Academy Little League

ACADEMY LITTLE LEAGUE Founded in 1995, Academy Little League was formed to meet the growing demand for youth baseball in Northern Colorado Springs. Academy Little League is a member of the Colorado District 5 Little League and is chartered with Little League International. We offer youth in our area and opportunity to play fun and competitive baseball from ages 4 to 14. Academy Little League's philosophy supports the principles and objectives of Little League Baseball as identified by Little League National Headquarters, Williamsport, PA: "Little League is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. The movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and to enrich their lives towards the day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play." We have a Code of Conduct designed to instill and maintain the highest level of sportsmanship, integrity, fairness and professionalism in the Academy Little League program. All participants (Managers, Coaches, Parents, and Players) accept responsibility for adhering to the Code of Conduct upon registration into Academy Little League. 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. CODE OF CONDUCT This document outlines Academy Little League's Code of Conduct for Managers, Coaches, Players and Parents. It is provided to ensure all participants understand and practice principles of behavior that support the purpose of Little League baseball as identified by Headquarters National Little League Baseball, Williamsport, Pennsylvania: "Little League is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. The movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It strives to inspire them with a goal and to enrich their lives towards the day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play." In light of this, the following Code of Conduct is designed to instill and maintain the highest level of sportsmanship, integrity, fairness and professionalism in the Academy Little League program. All participants (Managers, Coaches, Parents and Players) accept responsibility for adhering to the Code of Conduct upon registration into Academy Little League. Violations should be reported to the Academy Little League Board for resolution: Manager/Coach Present an image of professionalism and competency, to include dress and appearance. Present exemplary behavior during all Little League and/or related activities. Demonstrate enthusiasm, honesty and re