Monroe-Woodbury Little League (MWLL)
Code of Conduct
Monroe-Woodbury Little League (MWLL) is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and positive environment where children can learn, compete, and enjoy the game of baseball and softball.
Everyone involved in MWLL — including players, parents, guardians, coaches, volunteers, spectators, and board members — plays an important role in creating a supportive youth sports experience.
Participation in MWLL is a privilege, and all participants are expected to follow the standards outlined in this Code of Conduct and the policies of Little League International.
Failure to follow these expectations may result in disciplinary action, including the revocation of membership standing and participation in league activities.
Our Shared Values
MWLL supports the character-building principles promoted by Little League:
Trustworthiness • Respect • Responsibility • Fairness • Caring • Good Citizenship
These values guide how we treat players, families, volunteers, officials, and our community.
Sport Code of Conduct
Parents, guardians, coaches, and spectators agree to:
• Remember that youth sports are for the enjoyment and development of children.
• Encourage good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Treat players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families with courtesy and respect.
• Refrain from yelling at, criticizing, or humiliating players.
• Respect umpires, coaches, and league officials and their decisions.
• Avoid confrontations during games or practices.
• Support a safe and positive environment for all participants.
• Avoid abusive language, harassment, or threatening behavior.
• Refrain from the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco at league events.
• Help teach children to win and lose with dignity.
Social Media and Communication
MWLL encourages positive communication within our community.
All members are expected to use social media, email, text messaging, and other digital platforms responsibly and respectfully.
Posts or communications that are threatening, harassing, defamatory, retaliatory, or disrespectful toward:
• players
• parents
• coaches
• volunteers
• umpires
• board members
• the league
may be subject to review and disciplinary action.
Members are encouraged to address concerns through appropriate league channels rather than through public criticism or online disputes.
Conduct Detrimental to the League
Any behavior, action, or communication — whether in person, written, or online — that the MWLL Board of Directors determines to be detrimental to the mission, safety, operations, or reputation of Monroe-Woodbury Little League may result in disciplinary review.
Board Authority
The MWLL Board of Directors is responsible for protecting the integrity, safety, and positive environment of the league.
When conduct concerns arise, the Board may review the situation and take action it determines to be appropriate and in the best interest of the league and its participants.
This authority applies to all participants, including parents, spectators, volunteers, coaches, and board members.
Actions taken may include:
• verbal or written warning
• removal from a game, practice, meeting, or league event
• suspension from league activities
• removal from a volunteer or leadership role
• revocation of an individual's membership standing or participation within Monroe-Woodbury Little League
Our Goal
The goal of this Code of Conduct is to ensure that MWLL remains a place where children can:
• learn the game
• build character
• develop teamwork
• enjoy a positive youth sports experience
By participating in Monroe-Woodbury Little League, members agree to support these standards and help create a respectful and encouraging environment for all players.