• BASKETBALL CODE OF CONDUCT
• BASKETBALL RULES AND REGULATIONS
• COMPLAINT FORM

BRIDGEPORT CARIBE YOUTH LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT

All coaches, players, parents, guests and BCYL officials shall be treated with courtesy and respect at all times.

COACHES

All BCYL coaches shall promote and maintain good sportsmanship at all times, including at all practices, games and any additional BCYL functions. Coaches shall comply with the Babe Ruth and BCYL Code of Ethics and any additional League rules set down by the Board

PLAYERS

1. School work must come before all BCYL functions.  BCYL encourages all players to strive for academic excellence.
   
2. Players are required to attend games, practices or league functions.
   
3. It is the player’s responsibility to call and find out about practices and games.
   
4. Players must be on time for practices and games.
   
5. Players must contact their coaches if they cannot attend a practice or game.
6. Only players should raise playing time issues with coaches.
7. Coaches may dispute an umpire’s call, not the players or parents.
8. Uniforms must be worn at every game.
9. Players must behave appropriately.  Good sportsmanship is mandatory at all times.
10. Commitment to and respect for your teammates and coaches are required.
11. Players may not abuse or throw any equipment (gloves, bats, helmets, etc.).
12. Players will remain on their assigned team unless approved by a Director.
13. If a player has a problem regarding the team, he must speak to the coach first.  If the problem is not resolved, he/she should then speak with a Division or Parent Coordinator.

PARENTS/GUESTS

1. Parents/guests should encourage players and not disrespect other players, coaches or referees.
2. arents/guests should encourage players and not disrespect other players, coaches or umpires.
3. Parents/guests should always support coaches and players, and coaches should never be second guessed.
4. Parents/guests should not talk to players during games.  Players need to focus.
5. Any amplifying devices, to include air horns, megaphones or similar devices, are prohibited.
6. Coaching advice should not be disputed. Coaches have been selected for their knowledge of the game and their ability to develop talent over a period of time.
7. Spectators are forbidden from the players’ bench/playing area. Children should not be left unattended during practice or game times. This ensures we have a child's parent available in case of an emergency.
   
   
   Disciplinary Guidelines:
   

   Enforcement of playing rules at BCYL games shall be the sole responsibility of the umpire(s) assigned to the game. Immediate enforcement of additional BCYL conduct rules shall be the responsibility of either the umpire assigned to the game, a coach, league official or BCYL Division Coordinator at the game in question.

Violations of conduct rules for coaches, fans and players include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Fighting
• Foul language
• Derogatory remarks made to umpires, coaches or League officials
• Threats, either verbal or gestures
• Improper or disruptive conduct in the dugouts or on the fields
• Cheating or fraud of any kind
• Damaging or destruction of League or City property
• Continued use of improper equipment or wearing of an improper uniform after being warned
• Actions or behavior that may be considered detrimental to the League

Violation of any of the following prohibitions will result in immediate suspension, pending a Disciplinary Committee investigation.

• Fighting or threatening behavior.
• Repeated aggressive and argumentative behavior during League games.
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or narcotic intoxicants prior and during League games or functions. This prohibition does not include League sponsored adult social functions.

Thus, if a coach, player, or fan is ejected from a game for any of the aforementioned violations, he/she must leave the playing field immediately, and leave the park within 10 minutes of the ejection.  A coach or fan can only return to the park to pick up a player once the game is completed.  Failure to act accordingly will result in the forfeiture of the game and suspension from the league for the rest of the season.

Suspension or Termination:
In addition to ejection from the game, the coach, player and/or fan will receive the following suspension and penalties:

It should be noted that a one-time, severe violation of any rule of conduct maybe sufficient to result in expulsion from the League.
 
If the offense occurs in the last game of the season, the proscribed suspension will be effective for the following season or the next season the violator participates in.