Code of Conduct

Fargo Youth Baseball Code of Conduct – Coaches, Players, and Fans

While most coaches, players, and fans act respectfully, we have received complaints regarding unacceptable behavior at games. To retain our umpires and set a positive example for players, all coaches, parents, and spectators must follow these standards.


1. Coaches’ Interaction with Umpires


Ages 12 & Under (Scrimmages/League Games, including Travel Teams):

  • Coaches and players may not question any umpire calls.
  • All umpire decisions are final, including plays, balls/strikes, or administrative calls.
  • Coaches may not request that an umpire seek assistance on a call.
  • First violation: Official warning
  • Second violation: Ejection from the game

Ages 13 & Older and Tournaments (All Ages):

  • Coaches may ask rules-related questions respectfully.
  • Umpire discretion calls (e.g., pitch locations) cannot be questioned.
  • Concerns about rule administration must be submitted to the FYB office or tournament director after the game.
  • Any further discussion after the umpire’s ruling may result in a warning or ejection.

Immediate Ejection Examples:

  • Yelling at an umpire
  • Throwing equipment in disgust
  • Any behavior deemed out of line by the umpire

2. Disciplinary Actions

Taunting, ridiculing, or arguing with an umpire, coach, player, fan, or FYB official:

  • First offense: Warning or ejection depending on severity
  • Second offense: Ejection from the game

Using abusive or vulgar language, or violating the 24-Hour Rule:

  • First offense: Warning or ejection depending on severity
  • Second offense: Ejection from the game

Throwing or misusing equipment:

  • First offense: Warning or ejection depending on severity
  • Second offense: Ejection from the game

Disruptive or inappropriate behavior:

  • First offense: Warning or ejection depending on severity
  • Second offense: Ejection from the game

Conduct that endangers others:

  • Ejection from the game or program depending on severity

Repeated violations by any participant (coach, player, parent, or spectator):

  • Removal from the program

3. Definition of Ejection

  • Player: Removed from field and bench area
  • Coach: Removed from field, bench, and spectator areas; must wait in the parking lot. Ejection applies that day plus one additional game day
  • Parent/Spectator: Removed from field, bench, and spectator areas; may wait in parking lot

Additional Guidelines:

  • “Spectator Area” = any location from which the game can be viewed, excluding the parking lot
  • Ejected individuals may not approach, taunt, or question umpires, officials, players, or spectators after the game
  • 24-Hour Rule: Wait 24 hours after a game or incident before contacting a coach or assistant to address a concern

4. Parents and Fans

  • Cheer positively and do not communicate with umpires
  • Parents/fans may also receive a warning or ejection
  • Coaches are responsible for ensuring parents/fans comply with this policy
  • A pre-season parent meeting is highly recommended to review these expectations

5. General Policy

  • Fargo Youth Baseball reserves the right to modify or amend this Code of Conduct and impose penalties as necessary to maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment.