GRBA POLICY AGAINST ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IN SPORTS ACTIVITIES
It
is GRBA policy that all association participants -- players, parents, coaches,
umpires, spectators and administrators -- have a right to a safe and fun
experience, free from abuse (physical, emotional and sexual) and violence, in
all association activities.
While
the GRBA fully endorses this policy, it is the responsibility of each individual
manager, coach, player, parent, spectator and umpire to adhere to it.
The GRBA will not be responsible for an individual’s or individuals’
behavior in violation of this policy.
Abusive
behavior that will not be tolerated encompass any of the following:
Emotional
Abuse:
calling people names, making fun of someone, cursing, putting down
someone, harassing - saying things that hurt someone’s feelings, scaring,
intimidating, bullying or threatening them.
Physical Abuse:
hitting, kicking, slapping or shaking - doing things to hurt someone’s
body that is not part of the sport.
Sexual Abuse: forcing or tricking someone into sexual touch or sexual
contact - being forced or tricked into being touched or touching the private
parts of someone’s body.
Violations
of this policy may lead to the expulsion of a team manager, coach, parent,
umpire, player or administrator from all GRBA functions.
All reported alleged violations will be handled in a fair and discreet
manner.
Complaints procedure - All complaints should be submitted as soon as possible to the league commissioner. The involved parties have a right to a meeting upon request with the league commissioner, the respective program (baseball or softball) Vice President, and a GRBA board member appointed by the President. A decision on appropriate action, if any, by this committee is binding.
