D.A.S.C Handbook - Section 5- PLAYER CONDUCT (rev. 3/31/2019)
- 1. Should any player engage in conduct demonstrating intent to strike anyone that results in causing physical injury, that individual shall be suspended from further play at the City of Dayton facilities, upon recommendation of the DASC, for a period of time no less than one (1) year. If ejected for any reason, the player must leave the park for the rest of the evening, even if they play in another league or City Tournament. The DASC recognizes the right of the City of Dayton to suspend any team member from participating in league play until a disciplinary hearing is held. When a disciplinary report is submitted, the Athletic Office will contact the chairperson of the City League Protest/Disciplinary Committee and together they will decide whether a hearing is necessary, special meetings will be called when necessary for league disciplinary hearings.
- 2. Any suspension will be put into effect by the City of Dayton as soon as the City League Protest/Disciplinary Committee hearings and recommendations are complete. Recommendations of this committee will be final in all cases, except suspension. After the disciplinary hearing, the Chairperson will tell the person involved that he/she will receive a letter informing him/her of the penalty. If he/she wishes to know sooner, then he/she will be told to call the City Representative for the results. Appeals must be made to the Appeals Board by presenting a letter stating their reasons for the appeal to the President of the D.A.S.C. within seven (7) calendar days of the end of the disciplinary hearing. Failure to present the Letter of Appeal within the time limit will cause the decision of the City League Protest/Disciplinary Committee to be final. Any suspension imposed by the City, following recommendation of the City League Disciplinary Committee, will remain in effect throughout the appeal
process until changed by the Appeals Board. The Suspension/Probation list will be listed in the Softball Manager's Handbook and posted at the Kettering Field Softball Complex. Suspended players will not be allowed to participate in any capacity or allowed in the dugout.
a. The Appeals committee consists of the DASC President (or the President's designated representative), a representative of the City of Dayton, Division of Recreation and the Commission's legal counsel (or counsel's designated representative).
b. All appeals must be decided within seven (7) days from the date the appeal was received by the Commission President. The President will notify the players or team involved of the decision of the Appeals Board.
- 3. Anyone identified with a team shall, at all times, conduct himself/herself in such a manner as to set a proper example for his/her teammates. Players, managers and sponsors shall be held jointly and separately responsible for proper conduct of their team on the field, including the playing area and adjacent city park property, and their relations with other teams, umpires and officials. Failure to comply with these requirements shall cause such person or persons to forfeit the privilege of conducting or participating in games under the authority of the City of Dayton w/assistance of the DASC.
- 4. Profanity Rule:
a. The umpire shall assess one out against the offending team for the use of profanity. For serious violations, the umpire will eject the offender.
b. The profanity out is assessed on the batter who is to receive the next pitch from the offending team (both offense and defense).
c. There can only be one profanity out assessed against a team per player.
d. If the profanity out occurs on the third out of the inning, the out will be assessed on the offending teams next at bat.
e. The penalty for two violations of the profanity by the same player is ejection. Three or more violations against the same team are grounds for forfeit.
- 5. Anyone identified with a softball team and found guilty of participating in or entering into the act of gambling in connection with any softball game or play thereof, under the jurisdiction of the Commission, shall be suspended for a period of time to be determined by the Commission, subject to approval by the
City of Dayton. If the manager, coach, captain, sponsor or backer of a team is found guilty of such gambling offense, the entire team shall be subject to suspension.
- 6. The City of Dayton, Department of Recreation & Youth Services shall notify the following - agencies or organizations when a suspension or other disciplinary action is taken against a team, manager, or player. A.S.A. & amp; USSSA and WSL will be requested to notify all agencies.