MBL Umpire Code of Conduct

1. The Umpire should arrive and depart in a timely manner conducive to the game.
2. Umpires should be professionally dressed.
3. Umpires should behave in a professional manner.
4. Umpires should know and interpret rules in a manner conducive to youth baseball.
5. Umpires will refrain from comments which would include personal and malicious remarks, cursing, and obscene language toward players, coaches, or spectators.
6. Umpires will refrain from any personal action that might arouse players or spectators to unsportsmanlike behavior.
7. Umpires will not use or tolerate the use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol.
8. Umpires should demonstrate and expect a coach’s courteous and dignified attitude toward players and each other.
9. Umpires should remember they are part of a game, intended to be fun for the participants.
10. MBL and MBT may consider all relevant conduct in determining whether disciplinary action is appropriate. Conduct includes but is not limited to MBL and MBT events. Conduct at non MBL and MBT baseball events and acts outside of baseball may be considered.

Penalty

Any violation of the above Code of Conduct should be reported to the local umpire Association and MBL, and may result in sanctions, or temporary or permanent banishment from any or all MBL or MBT events