Division Rules

Code of Conduct

Umpires are charged with ensuring a welcoming and kid-friendly environment at games:

  1. If an umpire hears/witnesses inappropriate conduct in the stands, the umpire will determine who said it and give a warning the first time. (If the umpire is a WGLL Youth Umpire under 18, the youth umpire should ask team manager of the team that the parent/spectator to issue the warning.)
  2. If the inappropriate actions continue, the umpire shall ask the manager to join a second conversation with the parent/spectator. The parent/spectator will asked to leave the bleacher area and go to the outfield fence area. If the parent/spectator refuses to leave, the team will forced to forfeit the game. (If the umpire is a WGLL Youth Umpire under 18, the youth umpire should ask team manager of the team to take aforementioned steps.)
  3. The umpire will file a report with the Umpire-in-Chief, and the matter is forwarded to the WGLL Board to be considered under Article III, Section IV of the WGLL Constitution. WGLL Youth Umpires will file a report with the WGLL Youth Umpire Director.

The WGLL Board is charged with ensuring all families adhere to the code of conduct they agreed to during the registration process:

 

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