All WYSA players, coaches, team officials, league administrators and parents are expected to be respectful and sportsmanlike at all times when representing WYSA on and off WYSA property. Penalties and disciplinary action by the league can be assessed for the following violations on WYSA property or out of town games:
Players, Coaches, Parents (biological and other), Guardians & Spectators cannot:
- Openly dispute or argue decisions from an official
- Use ANY obscene or vulgar language and/or gestures
- Visually demonstrating dissatisfaction with an official’s decision
- Display unsportsmanlike behavior toward any player, coach or official
- Taunt players, coaches, officials or spectators by baiting, ridiculing, threatening violence or engaging in physical violence
- Throw objects in the stands or dugout in any manner intended to create a safety hazard.
Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, and impartial manner at all times. “Baiting” or inciting players or coaches is strictly prohibited.
Parents (biological and other) & Spectators – The game will be stopped by league officials when parents/spectators display inappropriate or disruptive behavior. Violators will be identified to the coaches for the purpose of removal before play is resumed. Lost time will not be replaced and violators may be subject to further disciplinary action up to and including permanent ban from WYSA property and events.