Welcome to RHLL′s Home on the Web
Welcome to the official website of Rocky Hill Little League. We are proud to offer quality Baseball and Softball programs for the residents of Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
Upcoming Board of Directors Meetings:
- June - TBA
- September - TBA
We are a volunteer organization. There are lots of ways to volunteer, not all of them time consuming. We always need people who can lend a hand for an hour or two for field preparations, announcing games, painting, concessions, opening day, etc. If you are interested in getting involved please send an e-mail to
expressing your interest.
If you have something that you would like posted on our web site such as an announcement, picture, or article please e-mail the Information Officer at
. Your request will be reviewed and posted on our web site if appropriate.
Please feel free to share any comments or concerns with the Board of Directors via email at
or you can find contact information for specific board members here.
Please visit our web site throughout the Season to stay current with our Little League Baseball and Softball programs.
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posted 04/12/2013 Rocky Hill Little League Code of Conduct
Coaches/Managers/Umpires:
- Coaches/Managers/Umpires are role models. As such they shall always conduct themselves so as to maintain the highest principles, integrity and dignity of The Game.
- Coaches/Managers/Umpires are responsible for knowing, understanding and following all the rules of The Game as established by Little League Baseball, Inc.
- All participants in The Game must adhere to the letter and the spirit of all rules. It is the coach’s/manager’s responsibility to make sure that all players understand the rules and their spirit.
- Like coaches/managers, game umpires are major participants in The Game. The coach/manager shall neither exhibit nor tolerate any behavior from others; verbal or otherwise; that might reflect poorly on an umpire. Swearing, derogatory language and out-of-control behavior will not be tolerated.
- The use of tobacco, illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited on the playing field, benches or parking lot.
Failure to uphold the Coach’s/Manager’s/Umpires Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action against the coach or removal of coaching privileges.
Players:
- The ability to participate in The Game of baseball/softball is an opportunity, not a right.
- Players shall always conduct themselves so as to maintain the highest principles, integrity and dignity of The Game.
- Players shall always adhere to the spirit and the letter of the playing rules as established by Little League Baseball, Inc.
- Players accept the authority of all coaches and game umpires. At no time is it appropriate to demonstrably question the decisions and actions of coaches or game umpires.
- Player’s actions will never deliberately jeopardize the safety and well being of opponents, teammates, umpires or spectators.
Failure to uphold the Player’s Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action against the player or removal of playing privileges.
Parents/Guardians:
- Like coaches, parents/guardians are role models. As such, they shall always conduct themselves so as to maintain the highest principles, integrity and dignity of The Game.
- Like players, parents/guardians accept the authority of all coaches and game umpires. At no time is it appropriate to demonstrably question the decisions and actions of coaches, game umpires or league officials. Swearing, derogatory language and out-of-control behavior will not be tolerated.
Failure to uphold the Parent/Guardian’s Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action against the Parent/Guardian and/or the player or removal of playing privileges from the player or spectating privileges from the parent/guardian.
The actions of players, managers, coaches, umpires and league officials must be consistent with Rocky Hill Little League Code of Conduct. Any player, manager, coach, umpire or league official who is involved in a verbal or physical altercation or an incident of unsportsman-like conduct, at the game site or any other Little League activity is subject to disciplinary action. All participants, players, parents, umpires and coaches shall recognize that each board member has an obligation to address violations of the Code of Conduct, to the extent such board member observes and perceives same, and the board will investigate any such report of an incident in the same manner in which it investigates any other report.
Reports of violations of the Code of Conduct are to be submitted in writing to the Discipline Committee.
Strong communication between coaches, players and parent/guardian is vital to the success of a team. We encourage all coaches and parent/guardians to develop and maintain open lines of communication.
At times, coaches and parent/guardians may have an issue about coaching styles, playing time, discipline, etc. It is imperative that discussions between coaches and parent/guardians be conducted civilly and at a location that is away from the rest of the team. If the tone of any discussion escalates into something other than civil or is conducted publicly, the discussion between the coach and parent/guardian should end immediately and be taken up again at a less emotionally charged time, or can be taken to the President of the Rocky Hill Little League Board of Directors.
At any time, a coach and parent/guardian can refer any questions or problems to the President of the Board rather than engaging in a one on one discussion. The Board will resolve all issues and has ultimate authority in all cases. The Discipline Committee may also find it necessary to intercede without invitation in any situation that it feels is not being addressed or handled properly.
Penalties for Infractions of Rocky Hill Little League Code of Conduct
Ejections (Manager, Coach, Parent, Spectator, or Players):
a. In all age groups, the first occurrence results in suspension for the rest of the game (removal from game site) in which ejection occurs, and for the next scheduled game.
b. The second career occurrence is a five game suspension.
c. The third career occurrence is a minimum ten game suspension up to lifetime ban.
d. If all coaches listed on the team’s roster are ejected during a game; then the team must forfeit upon the removal of the last coach.
Suspensions include Rocky Hill Little League game sites and District game sites.
A suspended coach cannot coach home or away games.
Career ejections are to supersede previous seasonal ejections.
Two occurrences that result in suspensions, in a season, will make you ineligible to coach a Tournament Team.
A written appeal can be submitted to the Board of Directors of Rocky Hill Little League within 48 hours of notice of suspension.
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