Standards of Conduct are part of the USA Softball Bylaws. All USA Softball members shall respect these standards. A manager, coach, player, parent, spectator or other person affiliated with a team shall not violate any of the following:

• Commission of acts that are contrary to the objectives and purposes of the Local Association or of USA Softball
• Violation of state or local laws.
• Failure to pay fees or indebtedness due to the Local Association.
• Destruction of property.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Engaging in physical violence, such as an attack on an umpire, competition/tournament official or participant immediately preceding, during or immediately following a game or arising out of USAS activities.
• Commission of fraud, such as playing under an assumed name, falsifying an affidavit or roster or giving false information to competition/tournament officials.
• Participation in a competition/tournament when not meeting eligibility requirements.
• Knowingly competing with or against individuals or teams which are suspended from USAS activities.
• Forfeiture of a game in championship play.
• Violation of USA Softball substance abuse policies and procedures.
• Bullying, hazing, emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, harassment.
• Interference with any hearing process of USAS or any Local Association.
• Misconduct that reasonably calls into question the member or participant’s suitability to participate in the applicable activity.

Violation of any of the above items may result in a team and/or individual suspension, or other appropriate disciplinary action.

Should a member of USA Softball wish to file a complaint against another member for violation of the USA Softball of Sacramento Code of Conduct, you must fill out the following complaint form.  All items must be included in the complaint in order to be reviewed by our membership committee. (Form, Complaint, Documentation & Filing Fee).

Complaints can be mailed to:

USA Softball of Sacramento
6380 Tupelo Drive, Suite 3
Citrus Heights, CA 95621