Parent Code of Conduct


Interscholastic and youth sports programs play an important role in promoting the physical, social and emotional development of children. It is therefore essential for parents, coaches and officials to encourage youth athletes to embrace the values of good sportsmanship. Moreover, adults involved in youth sports events should be models of good sportsmanship and should lead by example by demonstrating fairness, respect and self-control.


Sportsmanship Pledge


I therefore pledge to be responsible for my words and actions while attending, coaching, officiating or participating in a youth sports event and shall conform my behavior to the following code of conduct:


  1. I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee
  2. I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
  3. I will not engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
  4. I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in any behavior which would endanger the health, safety or well-being of any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
  5. I will not use drugs or alcohol while at a youth sports event and will not attend, coach, officiate or participate in a youth sports event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  6. I will not permit my child, or encourage any other person, to use drugs or alcohol at a youth sports event and will not permit my child, or encourage any other person, to attend, coach, officiate or participate in a youth sports event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  7. I will not engage in the use of profanity.
  8. I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in the use of profanity.
  9. I will treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.
  10. I will encourage my child to treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation or ability.
  11. I will not engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
  12. I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in verbal or physical threats or abuse aimed at any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
  13. I will not initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
  14. I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.


Disciplinary Action


I hereby agree that if I fail to conform my conduct to the foregoing while attending, coaching, officiating or participating in a youth sports event I will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following in any order or combination:


  1. Verbal warning issued by a league, or organization or board member.
  2. Written warning issued by a league, organization or board member.
  3. Suspension or immediate ejection from a youth sports event issued by a league, organization or board member who is authorized to issue such suspension or ejection by youth sports organization.
  4. Season suspension or multiple season suspension issued by the board of directors.


Parent and Guardian Acknowledgment


By agreeing to this, you are confirming that all parents/guardians of player(s) associated with SVYB will abide by the Parents Code of Conduct and any disciplinary actions as a result of a violation.

Social Media Release Waiver


I hereby give permission for Schuylkill Valley Youth Baseball (SVYB) to photograph, record, or videotape my child during SVYB games, practices, events, fundraisers, and other league-related activities.


I understand that these photos and videos may be used by SVYB for promotional, informational, and community purposes, including but not limited to:

  • SVYB social media pages
  • SVYB website
  • Flyers, banners, and printed materials
  • Sponsor recognition posts
  • Team and league highlights
  • Community event promotions


I understand that SVYB will make reasonable efforts to use images in a positive and respectful manner. My child’s name may be used in connection with team recognition, awards, accomplishments, or event highlights.


I release Schuylkill Valley Youth Baseball, its board members, coaches, volunteers, and representatives from any claims related to the use of these photos or videos.