CODE OF CONDUCT

This code of conduct is for players, coaches, and anyone else on the grounds of either the Yorktown Sports Park or Walter L. Stephenson Park including but not limited to parents, fans, and children not involved in games.

 

The Yorktown Junior Athletic Association promotes good sportsmanship by its athletes, coaches, and fans. We request your cooperation by supporting the participants and officials in a positive manner. Profanity, racial or sexist comments, or other intimidating actions directed at officials, players, coaches, team representatives, or anyone else, will not be tolerated and are grounds for removal from the Yorktown Sports Park and Walter L. Stephenson Park.

 

Unauthorized persons are not permitted in either team dugout or on the playing field. This includes parents as well as children not participating in the game. League authorized photographers are permitted on the field in foul ball territory only.

 

The throwing of objects onto the playing field is strictly prohibited.

 

The progress of a game will not be disrupted by a fan's actions. Game umpires have the authority to eject fans from the ball park, if necessary, with the assistance of the Yorktown Police Department.

 

Guests will refrain from displays of affection not appropriate in a public, family setting.

 

Climbing or hurdling fences is strictly prohibited at both the Yorktown Sports Park and Walter L. Stephenson Park.

 

Use of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages is not permitted at either the Yorktown Sports Park and Walter L. Stephenson Park.

 

With the exception of guide dogs for visually impaired individuals, pets of any type are not permitted at either the Yorktown Sports Park or Walter L. Stephenson Park. People who bring pets to the ball park will be asked to leave.

 

With the exception of personal mobility vehicles for handicapped individuals, motorized vehicles on the grounds of either the Yorktown Sports Park or Walter L. Stephenson Park must remain in the designated parking areas. Violators are subject to ticketing or towing by the Yorktown Police Department.

 

Everyone attending events at the Yorktown JAA ball diamonds in the Yorktown Sports Park are strongly encouraged to use the gravel parking lot on the south end of the Sports Park. Creating your own parking area in the grass or other nondesignated parking area is not acceptable, and those who do will be responsible for correcting any damage they create.

 

The only public access areas in the IU Health Refreshment Center/Scoring Tower/Field Equipment Storage building at the Yorktown Sports Park are the bathrooms. Unauthorized individuals are not permitted to be in the building. Children are not permitted to be in the building for any reason without an authorized adult.

 

Children not playing in scheduled games must remain under the supervision of their parents or guardians. It is not acceptable to allow your children to create an environment that is disruptive to other ball park guests or is in any way dangerous or damaging to the facility.

 

Intervention with unruly guests or those unwilling to comply with park conduct rules will be handled in a prompt and safe manner and, if necessary will include assistance from the Yorktown Police Department..

 

If you need assistance, please find a JAA Board Member. If you do not know who they are, or cannot find one, ask at the concession stand. If you need emergency police or medical assistance, call 911.