DAGSA follows a “Code of Conduct” policy regarding inappropriate behavior. This policy encompasses all interactions during the course of the pre-season, regular season and post-season, which shall include but not be limited to the following: practices, games, opening day ceremonies, tournaments and any other league sponsored event(s). By registering your child with DAGSA you are agreeing to abide by this policy. DAGSA promotes fair play, good sportsmanship and teaches our children how to play the game. It is everyone’s responsibility to teach the players that there is more to the game than winning or losing and the final score. The entire Board takes this responsibility seriously. With that said the following statements will represent our position and more importantly constitute our “Code of Conduct” policy from this point forward. 1. All persons involved with the DAGSA including parents/guardians, players, managers/coaches, Board Members and umpires/officials shall abide by the “Code of Conduct” and all the rules governing the league. 2. It is the duty of all coaches to control their players and spectators at all times. 3. Coaches should teach their players to respect the dignity of the game, the authority of its officials, the value of the opponent and the institutions they represent. 4. Coaches shall confine their discussions with the opposing team and game officials to interpretation of the rules. Any communication with these parties should be conducted in a professional manner. A judgment call is considered, ball/strike, safe/out, and/ or fair/foul. 5. Cursing, obscene or threatening gestures or language, harassment of any kind, malicious or personal remarks between opponents, players, spectators or officials on or off the field will not be tolerated. Anyone in violation will be immediately removed from the field or field area and forbidden to return until a decision has been made by the board. 6. Officers, directors, umpires and all coaching staff are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations on and off the playing field. 7. Telephone/Verbal/Email/Social Media/In-person assaults, harassment and/ or threats are strictly forbidden. Coaches/Parents with sensitive questions, coaching/player problems or moral/ethical issues that may require board intervention, will not email, call, text, Facebook, or Tweet team parents, or coaches, Violation of this policy will result in immediate removal. 9. Any and all questions, concerns or reports regarding a disciplinary problem(s) and or action(s) can directed in person to any DAGSA Board member and by email at [email protected]. Any and all information and concerns are strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone other than the parties involved.