At Community Park Little League, we believe that baseball is more than just a game—it’s an opportunity to build lasting memories and foster community. Parents play a vital role in supporting their children’s athletic and personal growth. Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines, volunteering for events, or helping out behind the scenes, your involvement strengthens our league and creates a positive environment for our players. Together, we can teach our kids the values of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship—both on and off the field. Join us in making every season a home run!
Please review the following documents:
We, Community Park Little League, has implemented the following Sport Parent Code of Conduct for the important message it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports. Parents should read, understand, and agree to this code prior to their child(ren) participating in our league.
Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games.
Preamble:
The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:
- Trustworthiness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Caring, and
- Good Citizenship
The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character”.
I therefore agree:
- I will not force my child to participate in sports.
- I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.
- I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
- I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
- I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or other sporting event.
- I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
- I will not encourage any behaviours or practices that would endanger the health and well being of the athletes.
- I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
- I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, colour, sex or ability.
- I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
- I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
- I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.
- I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
- I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
- I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
- I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
- I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.
Little League Canada has developed a Code of Conduct to assist the players to become well-rounded, valuable and productive people – not only in sports, but also in life. It is as follows:
- Play for fun. If it isn’t fun, it isn’t Little League.
- Respect your coaches and the umpires. Treat them the same way you want to be treated.
- Be a good sport. Be fair. Play by the rules.
- Improve your skills. Help your teammates to get better.
- Never give up.
- Be willing to try every position. You never know which one will be the most fun.
- Don’t be selfish. Your teammates deserve the same chances as you.
- Be on time.
- Remember the Little League Pledge.
The Little League Pledge is a historical document, written in the mid-1950s, by an official of Little League. It is not, and has never been, required to be recited by any person involved with Little League baseball.
The author of the Little League Pledge intended for “I trust in God” to reflect the statement “In God We Trust” on U.S. coinage and currency, as well as the statement including a reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance (which was added at about the same time the pledge was created).
The Little League Pledge
I trust in God
I love my country
And will respect its laws
I will play fair
And strive to win
But win or lose
I will always do my best
Community Park Little League Anti-Bullying Policy
At Community Park Little League (CPLL), we are committed to fostering an environment where every player, coach, manager, volunteer, and parent can participate free from bullying or harassment of any kind. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying, and we take these issues very seriously. This applies to all participants, including players, coaches, parents, volunteers, umpires, and Board members, and covers all activities associated with CPLL, including games, practices, events, and use of the league facilities.
Bullying can lead to emotional distress, anxiety, and lowered self-esteem in those targeted. It also creates an unsafe atmosphere for everyone. Our goal is to ensure that all members of the CPLL community feel supported, safe, and encouraged to thrive, both on and off the field. This is a shared responsibility that involves every member of our league, including players, coaches, parents, volunteers, umpires, and Board members.
Definition of Bullying
Bullying refers to any behavior intended to harm, intimidate, belittle, or create fear in another person. This behavior can take place at games, practices, or events, or away from these events via social media, or other forms of digital communication. Bullying can occur in various forms, such as verbal, physical, or cyberbullying, but it will not be tolerated at any level.
This policy applies to all interactions, including player-to-player, adult-to-player, player-to-adult, and adult-to-adult. We are dedicated to maintaining an environment that is both supportive and safe at all CPLL activities.
Types of Bullying
Bullying can manifest in many forms, and the most common include:
- Verbal Bullying: This includes name-calling, taunting, insults, threats, banter, gossiping, and any other form of harmful verbal communication.
- Physical Bullying: This involves any form of physical harm or unwanted contact, such as hitting, pushing, shoving, stealing, hair-pulling, or inappropriate touching.
- Emotional Bullying: This includes actions meant to isolate, humiliate, or intimidate others, such as exclusion, manipulation, blackmail, and pressure based on personal characteristics like race, gender, disability, or perceived sexual orientation.
- Social/Cyber Bullying: This type of bullying occurs online or in social settings and includes spreading rumors, impersonation, excluding others, and the sharing of inappropriate photos or videos.
- Harassment: Harassment can include bullying behaviors but extends to unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate language, or any form of discriminatory behavior.
- Hazing: Any actions that involve the humiliation or mistreatment of an individual or group as part of an initiation process.
How to Report Bullying
If a participant feels they are being bullied, they should immediately report the incident to their coach, team manager, or the Player Agent. The matter will then be reviewed by the Player Agent and brought to the attention of the CPLL Board of Directors. A thorough review of the situation will be conducted by the Disciplinary Committee, which is composed of the league’s executive officers.
Potential Consequences of Bullying
Depending on the severity of the situation, the following actions may be taken:
- Verbal warning
- Temporary suspension
- Expulsion from Community Park Little League
- Involvement of law enforcement, if necessary
CPLL Commitment to Child Protection and Zero Tolerance
Community Park Little League adheres strictly to the Little League International Child Protection Policy, which enforces a zero-tolerance stance on any abuse or harassment of minors. This includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as bullying and hazing.
Any individual involved in an incident of abuse or harassment involving a minor will not be permitted to participate in any CPLL activities. This is in line with the Little League International’s strict policies, and local leagues that fail to comply with these standards risk losing their charter.
For more information on Little League’s Child Protection Policy, please visit https://www.littleleague.org/player-safety/child-protection-program/
Kidsport and Jumpstart Funding Opportunities:
CPLL is partnered with Kidsport and Jumpstart.
These programs support children who need financial assistance with sport registration fees and equipment costs. Please visit the websites below if you are in need of financial assistance to see if you qualify. You may also contact us with any questions you may have.
CPLL is dedicated to ensuring all children can play regardless of their family’s financial restrictions.
Volunteer Commitments:
At the time of registration, parents have the option to either choose to fulfill their volunteer requirements, or pay out the volunteer deposits out at the time of registration ($100 Bottle Drive deposit, and $200 Volunteer Deposit).
If you choose to fulfill your volunteer requirements, they are as follows:
For 2025 the bottle drive will be held on Sunday, May 4th prior to our Opening Ceremonies BBQ.
All players are required to participate in the league-wide bottle drive. This is a great team-building experience for the kids, as they always have a lot of fun working together.
Parents are asked to attend with their child and help the team by supervising as well as driving bottles back and forth to our drop off location(s). If you are unable to attend with your child, please make arrangements with another family member or team parent to ensure they are able to participate.
Players that do not participate will be charged the Bottle Drive Deposit of $100.
Each team will be assigned an area to canvas in. Coaches will communicate all information and meeting location and times to their teams.
This is one of CPLL’s major fundraisers and helps ensure we can continue to keep our registration fees as low as possible.
In addition to the bottle drive, one additional volunteer shift is required per family.
Volunteer opportunities are available throughout our various events during the season.
Some examples are:
- Helping with uniform pick-up/drop-off dates
- Working the concession at one of our events or tournaments
- Contributing an item worth $250 or more to our Silent Auction Fundraiser (being held on May 10, 2025)
- Working our Casino Fundraiser (being held on September 2 and 3, 2025)
- Other opportunities as they arise
Our Volunteer coordinator will communicate information on available volunteer shifts and how to sign up for one.
Families that do not fulfill their volunteer requirement will be charged the Volunteer Deposit of $200.
Resources:
All parents are expected to help out and score keep at their child(ren)’s games which ensures all parents get an equal opportunity to watch their children play throughout the season.. Please find a Scorekeeping 101 guide below, as well as a sample scorekeeping sheet.
Please familiarize yourself with these, and if you have any questions please reach out to your team manager or coaches prior a game.
Your team manager/coach will provide you with these sheets for use.
Please note: Scorekeeping and Pitch Counting does NOT count towards your volunteer commitment. We ask all parents to help out with this as many hands make light work throughout the season.
All parents are expected to help out and pitch count at their child(ren)’s games which ensures all parents get an equal opportunity to watch their children play throughout the season.
Please find a copy of the 2024 District 2 Pitch Count Rules as well as CPLL Pitch Count Log and Pitcher Eligibility Tracking Form below.
Please familiarize yourself with these rules and forms. Your team manager/coach will provide you with these forms for use during games.
It is very important to log pitches to ensure players are not pitching beyond their maximum allowed pitch count.
Please note: Scorekeeping and Pitch Counting does NOT count towards your volunteer commitment. We ask all parents to help out with this as many hands make light work throughout the season.