CODE OF CONDUCT
“Members of G.A.A., including all Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Board Members, Directors, Age Group
Coordinators, Officials, Parents, Spectators, and Participants shall at all times conduct themselves in
such a manner so as not to bring discredit on G.A.A. or any of its members.”
“G.A.A.’s goals include the teaching of proper skills and techniques, instructing the principle of good
sportsmanship, emphasizing physical fitness, providing an opportunity for fun and enjoyment, the
development of a teamwork attitude, promotion of pride in one’s sense of accomplishment, recognition
in one’s shortcomings, the acceptance of defeat, and the joys associated with winning. G.A.A.
recognizes that each player has a varying degree of skill, and that participation should be fun, but that
the values of persistence and hard work are to be emphasized.”
“It should always be realized by all adults associated with G.A.A. that its programs are designed as a
recreational outlet solely for the enjoyment of youngsters. It is not intended as a hobby for adults
seeking to inflate egos or to live vicariously through the child. G.A.A.’s intent is also not to produce
future professional baseball players. G.A.A.’s emphasis is on participation rather than on perfection.
Derisive conduct by spectators or coaches, including without limitation outbursts that demean or
belittle the players or those officiating the game, has no place in G.A.A.’s program and will not be
tolerated.”
“All who are associated with G.A.A., including Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Board Members, Directors,
Age Group Coordinators, Officials, Parents, Spectators, and Participants hereby agree that such goals
constitute the Code of Conduct of G.A.A. and understand that actions of contravention of this Code of
Conduct may in the sole discretion of G.A.A. Board of Directors, constitute grounds for suspension or
expulsion of the Coache, Assistant Coache, Board Member, Director, Age Group Coordinator, Official,
Parent(s), Spectators, and Participants.”