YOUR CHILD AND THEIR TEAM

• Be supportive of your child. Cheer them on at all times, especially when they struggle.
• Do not yell at or speak negatively to your child or their teammates in public.
• Do not coach your child or their teammates during a game (unless you are a coach).
• Do not ever let any player feel like they lost the game. The team wins and the team loses.

YOUR OPPONENTS

• Never yell at or speak negatively to an opposing coach, parent, or player.
• Do not engage in cheering that could be considered disrespectful to or might interfere with the performance of the opposing team.

THE UMPIRES

• Never yell at, criticize, or even offer advice to an umpire (even in a polite manner). Comments should be directed to your coach or a league administrator.
• Never blame the outcome of a game on an umpire. Umpire’s decisions are not always correct, but successful players learn how to overcome those decisions, not use them as excuses.

YOUR COACHES/TEAM VOLUNTEERS

• Do drop off and pick up your child on time for practices and games.
• Do keep your coach informed about absences or late arrivals that can’t be avoided.
• Do remain off the field and out of the dugout unless you are serving in an official capacity.
• Do help the coach or team parent out by volunteering for team duties. Make sure you are doing your fair share.
• If you are not satisfied with an aspect of your child’s experience, talk to the coach about it at a time they can give you their undivided attention. Generally, this is not immediately before or after a game.

THE LEAGUE

• Understand that SFLL only happens through the efforts of our volunteers. Be appreciative of their efforts. 
• Criticisms should be directed to a Board member or your coach. 
• Do patronize the snack shack at Treasure Island Field and make sure it is open and manned during your games.
• If any confrontation does occur, please step in and act as a peacemaker.
• Never swear.
• Never smoke or drink alcoholic beverages at a game or practice.
• Never threaten, harass, or use foul language to League officials, coaches, or umpires.

CONSEQUENCES/ALL-STARS ELIGIBILITY/SUSPENSION/EXPULSION