PALM DESERT YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION
CODE OF CONDUCT

The objective of PDYSA is to firmly instill the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, courage, and respect for authority, others, and oneself in the children of our community.

To achieve this goal, PDYSA will not tolerate behavior by Managers, Coaches, Parents, or Spectators that is detrimental to the league. Any individual (including anyone associated with a player) found in violation of this Code of Conduct may lose the privilege of attending PDYSA events for the remainder of the season.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT

The following actions are strictly prohibited at all PDYSA events:

1. Intoxication of any kind.

2. Verbal abuse or profanity by parents or fans directed toward Umpires, Players, Managers, Coaches, Spectators, or League Officials.

3. Unsportsmanlike conduct, including grandstand managing or umpiring.

4. Negative criticism or profanity directed toward Umpires, Players, Managers, Coaches, Spectators, or League Officials.

5. Use of tobacco products in dugouts, on playing fields, or in bleacher/seating areas.

VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy will be handled as follows:

1. Verbal warning issued to the Manager, Coach, or Team Representative.

2. Ejection of the offender and the Manager (Head Coach), with a mandatory one-game suspension.

3. If, after ejection, the violator fails to leave the park within eight (8) minutes:

   • The offending team will forfeit the game (no make-up date).

   • The Manager (Head Coach) will receive a two-game suspension.

   • Any continued refusal to leave or return to the park on the same day will result in law enforcement being contacted.

All violations will be reviewed by the PDYSA Board, which will determine whether further disciplinary action is warranted.

PDYSA reserves the right to document and review the history of any individual who violates these policies.

Any individual who has received disciplinary action has the right to submit a written appeal. Appeals must be addressed to the Commissioner and Executive Board and emailed to [email protected].

PDYSA REFUND POLICY

The league incurs processing fees and up-front costs each season, including (but not limited to) uniforms, insurance, permits, equipment, and field maintenance. Effective April 1, 2021, the following refund policy is in place:

There are NO full refunds — no exceptions.

1. Refund requests submitted before the registration deadline will be honored minus a $25 processing fee (plus any applicable credit card service fees).

2. If a player withdraws prior to uniform ordering, the refund will be issued minus a $50 processing fee. Once uniforms have been ordered, 50% of the registration fee will be deducted.

3. No refunds will be issued after the first league-scheduled game. No exceptions.

4. Refunds will not be issued until PDYSA has verified all submitted information.

5. A refund request must be submitted by completing the Registration Refund Request form.

6. All refund requests must be submitted to the Commissioner, PDYSA, at
   PO Box 11646, Palm Desert, CA 92255,
   or emailed to [email protected].

7. All refunds will be issued in the form of a check or a credit to the PDYSA account.