Code of Conduct

All rostered players must sign the RCS Code of Conduct prior to participation or be subject to game forfeiture or disqualification.

Conditions

  • The Code of Conduct applies to all participates including players, coaches, managers, fans, and sponsors involved in, but not limited to, any Rain(bow) City Softball sponsored leagues, tournaments, and activities.
  • The Code applies to participant conduct before, during, and after all league-sponsored events. Including, but not limited to, games and league activities.
  • The Code may apply when any Rain(bow) City Softball team is participating in any ASANA, NAGAA, or any other USA/ASA regulated tournament.
  • Participants could be held liable for damages caused by willful, destructive conduct.
  • The Code applies to players as individuals or as a team, and the penalties can be applied to any individual or an entire team.
  • It is the responsibility of each team manager to ensure that all participants know and adhere to the rules of the league, including the Code of Conduct.

(Player) I agree to:

  • Treat other participants, officials, fans, and volunteers with respect at all times.
  • Abide by all rules and regulations as laid out by the City of Seattle Parks Policy, in regard to alcohol use, smoking, and illegal drug use on city park premises.
  • Abide by all rules and regulations as laid out in the Rain(bow) City Softball bylaws and game day rules.
  • Abide by the official’s decisions and understand that no participant other than the team coach or manager shall discuss, in any manner, an official’s decision.
  • Respect the park fields, sports equipment, and facility amenities.
  • Read and review the league rules and policies and adhere to them at all times.

(Player) I will not:

  • Play under another individual’s name, falsify name, or falsify address on an official roster.
  • Lay hands upon, push, shove, strike, or threaten any participants, officials, fans, and volunteers.
  • Make derogatory statements or remarks based on gender identity, gender expression, sex, race, age, religion, color, creed, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status.
  • Engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any participants, officials, fans, and volunteers such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using excessive profane language or gestures.
  • Discuss publicly with spectators or my teammates in a derogatory manner any play, decision, or personal opinion of other players before, during, or after games.

Enforcement

By agreeing to this Code of Conduct, I agree that if I fail to conform my conduct while attending, coaching, or participating in a Rain(bow) City Softball event, I will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the following in any order or combination: warning by official or Board of Directors, ejections, suspension from games or possibly removal from the League.

Policies of Rain(bow) City Sports

Sportsmanship: Individuals associated with the Rain(bow) City Softball organization are expected to conduct themselves in such a manner that represents the highest level of integrity. And to observe the tenets of good sportsmanship through fair treatment of others, teamwork, safety, and respect.

Anti-Discrimination: Rain(bow) City Softball does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, gender expression, sex, race, age, religion, color, creed, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Any concerns about any type of discrimination should be directed to the RCS Commissioner or any other RCS Board member. Any RCS Board member, coach or player found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to corrective or disciplinary action at the discretion of the RCS Board of Directors.

Harassment: Rain(bow) City Softball also prohibits harassment based on a person’s gender identity, gender expression, sex, race, age, religion, color, creed, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. RCS is committed to maintaining a positive and respectful atmosphere free of unlawful harassment. This includes words or actions that are offensive to another based on any protected status under applicable federal, state or local law. Unlawful harassment will not be tolerated, and all RCS Board members, coaches and players are expected to treat others with respect at all times. If investigation of a complaint of harassment produces evidence that such behavior has occurred, appropriate corrective or disciplinary action will be taken at the discretion of the RCS Board of Directors.