OBJECTIVE The goal of LCYO is to assure that it's members - players, coaches, parents and directors - maintain the highest standard of sportsmanship and ethical behavior at all times.  In order to achieve this goal, a Code of Conduct has been adopted by LCYO's Board of Directors.  In addition "Procedures to address Misconduct" have been written to address various violations to the Code of Conduct.

PLAYERS All players shall abstain from the following activities at all times.  Any violation of these rules will result in the appropriate action being taken from the "Procedures to Address Misconduct".

• Foul or obscene language.
• Indecent gestures.
• Fighting
• Arguing with Umpires for any reason.
• Umpire abuse of any type.
• Substance abuse.
• Object throwing in anger.
• Showing disrespect or arguing with coaches.
• Harassing of opposing team's players, coaches or parents.  (General Baseball chatter is not harassing).

• Act on the behalf of the league and the office they are representing above their own personal goals and objectives.
• Maintain the "Code of Conduct" for coaches and parents when conducting business on the behalf of LCYO.
• To conform to all the rules established by LCYO, the Pony League and the ASA.

• Foul or obscene language
• Indecent gestures.
• Fighting (Physical contact of any type)
• Umpire abuse.
• Substance abuse.
• Object throwing.
• Arguing with opposing team coaches or parents.
• Harassing of own or opposing team's players, coaches or parents.
• Violating written division rules or safety rules.

• Foul or obscene language.
• Indecent gestures.
• Umpire abuse.
• Substance abuses.
• Object throwing.
• Arguing with the opposing team's coaches or parents for any reason.
• Heckling or harassing own or opposing players, coaches or parents.
• Entering the playing field or dugout without the approval of both team managers and the umpire.

Most first time minor violations to the "Code of Conduct" should be resolved between individuals or within the team.  Serious violations to the "Code of Conduct" should be immediately reported to the appropriate Division Director and the League Operations Director.  The League Operations Director will conduct a thorough review of the situation with the assistance of the appropriate Division Director and report the findings to the LCYO Board of Directors at the first scheduled Board meeting.  Special Board meetings can be called to address serious violations of the "Code of Conduct" at the discretion of the LCYO president.

The Board of Directors will make the final determination of which actions, if any, may be appropriate to the circumstances.  If disciplinary actions are necessary, options which are available include, but are not limited to the following actions:  (see Player, Coaches, Parent and Director charts) available upon request.  To assure consistent disciplinary actions are given out for like violations, the Board of Directors will attempt to refer to these charts as often as possible.