If a benefit is to be derived from athletics, the highest standards of ethics and sportsmanship must be maintained.  The ethics and sportsmanship of the players, coaches, officials, and all others associated with the game should be exemplary.  Everyone participating should conduct himself/herself so that he/she is a credit to the sport. Therefore, we would like to ask for your participation in the following, LBAA Code of Ethics, for players, coaches, parents/guardians, and fans.

• I will treat all players, fans, and opponents with respect and dignity.

• I will not verbally abuse and coach, player, fan, or opponent.

• I will never abuse an official, regardless of the situation.

• I will ask my child/player to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect.

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all coaches, players, fans, and opponents.

• I will strive for improvement by positive reinforcement, not negative comments.

• I will place the emotional and physical well being of all children before any personal desire to win by accepting both victory and defeat with pride and compassion.

• I will applaud all participants' efforts win or loss.

• I will make it my responsibility to know, understand, and appreciate the rules of the game.

• I will do my very best to make sure sports are fun.

• I will agree that violating this Code of Ethics during a game or practice may have consequences that could cause a player, parent/guardian, coach, or fan to be ejected from a game, any may prohibit that party from attending other games (suspension) or being terminated from the association.

• LBAA has the ability, as do other associations and leagues, to enforce disciplinary action to any player, parent/guardian, coach, or fan. The consequences of the said actions will be passed by majority vote.

"I hearby pledge to provide positive support and encouragement for my child/player participating in the LBAA by following this Code of Ethics"

I have read and agree to enforce LBAA's Code Of Ethics:

Player's signature:______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________