Cazenovia Baseball Softball Association Code of Conduct

No board member, manager, coach, player, parent or spectator shall, at any time:

1. Lay a hand upon, push, shove, strike, or threaten any player, coach, league official, umpire, or spectator.

2. Criticize any team, its players, umpires, coaches, or fans by word of mouth or gesture.

3. Demonstrate or incite others to demonstrate unsportsmanlike conduct.

4. Use obscene or offensive language.

5. Appear on Cazenovia Baseball Softball property or affiliated property while in an intoxicated state due to illegal drug or alcohol abuse.

6. Smoke while on CBSA or Cazenovia town or village property while sports are in operation.

7. Speak disrespectfully to any manager, coach, official, or league official.

8. Challenge an umpire’s authority. The umpire shall have authority and discretion during a game to penalize the offender according to the infraction up to and including expulsion from the game. An infraction of the above rules can result in the immediate ejection from the boundaries of any CBSA or affiliated property. Any infraction will be reported to the Executive Board who may require the offender to appear before the Board of Directors to explain their conduct.

Depending on the seriousness or frequency, the board may assess additional disciplinary action including, but not limited to:

1. A warning or suspension from the next succeeding game.

2. A suspension and written warning that a second infraction will result in the suspension of League privileges.

3. Immediate expulsion from the League.

Incident Reporting Form

Our league is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all players, coaches, and spectators. If you witness a significant violation of our Code of Conduct or an unsafe situation that impacts the well-being of participants, please use this form to submit a report. This is not intended for minor disagreements or routine concerns but for serious incidents that require league attention. Your report will be reviewed promptly and handled with discretion.