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  • Coaches Code of Conduct

    For Both Recreational & Diamond King Coaches

    • We are here for the kids!

    • All decisions and actions shall be made using the spirit of fair play, sportsmanship, and to enrich the overall experience of the kids participating in the program. KIDS COME FIRST!

    • Every team manager must become Cal Ripken Coach Certified online.

    • Every team manager, assistant coach, or team parent must complete a Babe Ruth background check.

    • Every team must have at least one CPR/AED certified adult on the team every season.

    • Coaching is a privilege, NOT a right. Every manager and coach must reapply each season and be approved.

    • Managers should make themselves available to players and parents for discussions about the players abilities and goals. Upfront communication is critically important.

    • Managers are to encourage electronic evaluation forms to be filled out by parents at the end of every season. Teams MUST participate in this.

    • These evaluations are used in the selection process. Bad patterns will be held against anyone applying as a manger vs. someone in good standing for the position.

    • Managers are to return all league equipment at the end of each season. Which includes catchers’ equipment and tees. This allows us to inventory, inspect, and replace old equipment to ensure we have the needed equipment the following season. Failure to return equipment disqualifies a manager from coaching the subsequent season until it is turned in.

    • Managers and coaches are responsible for knowing the rules of Julington Creek Baseball and Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken. Both park and Babe Ruth / Cal Ripken rules can be found online.

    • ONLY managers are allowed to talk to umpires and must teach their assistant coaches this proper protocol.

    • Teen umpires are NEVER to be addressed PERIOD! If a manager has a concern about a call, then you must appeal to the adult umpire that is working the game behind the plate. If the teen is working a game without an adult, then their call is final without objection. This is a ZERO TOLLERANCE policy. Teen umpires are to report any inappropriate behavior to the Umpire-in- Chief and they will escalate the occurrence to the JCB Disciplinary Committee. If found guilty, they will be automatically suspended from all Recreational and/or AB games and practices for the REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.

    • Due to nationwide umpire shortages, there maybe occasions when no umpire is provided by JUA. In the absence of an umpire, the game will be called by the team managers. It is expected that you will put the kids first above any kind of competitive nature and remember that they are just kids. No scholarships or trophies are being handed out that day. Call the game fairly and as accurately as possible with honesty and integrity. Confrontations between coaches is strictly prohibited and both sides of the conflict could be eligible for suspension regardless of whom started it.

    • Managers are always completely responsible for the behavior of ALL their fans and coaches. If a fan or assistant coach are ejected the manager will be subject to ejection as well.

    • If any manager or coach is ejected from a game. They will be automatically suspended from all Recreational and/or AB games and practices for a minimum of ONE WEEK.

    • If any manager or coach is ejected twice from a game in a season. They will be automatically suspended from all Recreational and/or AB games and practices for the REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.

    • The JCB Disciplinary Committee reserves the right to issue a harsher punishment if the severity of the ejection warrants it.

    • Improper language is NOT allowed. Continued use of improper language could result in JCB Disciplinary Committee suspensions. If you wouldn’t want it recorded and put on the news, then don’t say it.

    • Julington Creek Baseball facilities are part of Tobacco Free Florida. There is ZERO TOLERANCE for smoking, vaping, chew, or dip.

    • Julington Creek Baseball facilities are an alcohol-free zone. There is ZERO TOLLERANCE for drinking before or during a game or practice.

    • If found guilty of possessing tobacco or alcohol on JCB property, they will be automatically suspended from all Recreational and/or AB games and practices for the REMAINDER OF THE SEASON

  • Additional For Diamond King Coaches

    • We are an Advanced Baseball All Star program within the Julington Creek Baseball Recreational association that participates in both Cal Ripken/ Babe Ruth and Travel Tournament Play. While we participate in travel baseball tournaments, we are NOT a travel program. Advertising as a travel program is strictly prohibited.
    • Team managers are responsible for all equipment that enters their dugout and is utilized on the field. For hitters, the use of altered bats is strictly prohibited to protect the integrity and safety of the game for the players; the team; and the league. Examples of bat alterations include painting, logo replacement, end loading, shaving, cracking and more. For pitchers, it is illegal to scuff balls; utilize grip enhancers or lubricants.
    • Our AB All Star program and teams are to be known as “Diamond Kings”. Teams are NOT permitted to utilize any other names at any time printed either electronically or physically.
    • The Diamond King program approved colors are Royal Blue, White, Grey, and Black. NO other colors may be used in uniforms or print electronically or physically.
    • Any Diamond King logos must be approved by the Board of Directors. No other logos may be used at any time printed either electronically or physically.
    • Violation of the above Diamond King Policies will result in:
      • 1st Offense – Season Suspension. Violating coach can no longer coach or participate in any activities with the team for the remainder of the season.
      • 2nd Offense – 1 year suspension as “Member Not in Good Standing” This is defined by JCB as the violating coach can not volunteer in ANY capacity at JCB for 1 year.
      • 3rd Offense – Permanent League Expulsion
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