Code of Conduct

The WLL Code of Conduct applies to all practices, games, tournaments, clinics, and any other related activity of WLL.

Section 1: WLL Code of Conduct

(Amended December 18, 2024)

1. All league activities shall be conducted in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
2. Winning is secondary to creating a safe, fun, and positive environment for the players to enjoy the game of baseball.
3. Any conduct that is determined by the Board of Directors to be unsafe, vulgar, or unsportsmanlike is in violation of the WLL code of conduct and the offender may face suspension and/or expulsion from WLL for a term in proportion to the offense, as determined by the Board of Directors.
4. Any individual who physically attacks or threatens any other individual shall automatically be ejected from the game, removed from the premises, and suspended from League activities. Upon board review, the individual may be suspended for a minimum of one (1) calendar year from date of attack or up to indefinite. In this event, Proof of completion of anger management class/course, paid for by the offender, shall be on file with the league before being reviewed for any coaching position, to return as a player, or participate in any league activity. 
5. The Board of Directors will review all verbal attacks, including but not limited to profanity aggressive language toward players, coaches, umpires, or parents.
6. If a manager, coach, player, League Representative, umpire, or player becomes unruly, he/she shall be ejected from the game and must leave the playing area immediately. If he/she continues to participate in the game from outside the fence, it shall cause the umpire to stop the game until the offender is removed from the facility. 
7. Any unsportsmanlike conduct or ejection from a game by a player or manager/coach shall result in the following: FIRST OFFENSE: One (1) game suspension starting with the next game following Board Member notification. SECOND OFFENSE: Two (2) game suspension from the week of the infraction and put on probation, terms stated in writing, for the remainder of league play. The Board of Directors reserves the right to add a longer suspension depending on the unsportsmanlike conduct. 
8. Managers are responsible for the actions of their coaches and players. Failure to control or take some action toward the conduct of your coaches and players. FIRST OFFENSE: One (1) game suspension starting with the next game following Board Member notification. SECOND OFFENSE: Two (2) game suspension starting with the next games following Board Member notification. THIRD OFFENSE: Removal for the remainder of the calendar year.
9. Any member of the coaching staff, umpires, and players will not be allowed to use any tobacco product during games, practices, or any WLL events.
10. Profanity, vulgarity, verbal abuse, improper attire (proper attire shall be defined per League rules), or any other type of unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated on the playing field or surrounding area.