We Are An Independent All Volunteer Not-For-Profit Organization
COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT & RULES
The primary goal of coaches should be the development of boys and girls to be better citizens. The participants must be taught sportsmanship and fair play, and these teachings should always govern their behavior while at practice and at games. Coaches shall be responsible for the conduct of all participants, members of the coaching staff and spectators. This includes the time periods before, during, and after league games and other events. Improper conduct or violation of the mission, philosophy or coaching ethics and conduct of Pilsen Athletic League may result in penalties, expulsion, or suspension from the program as described below. All compliance infractions will be reviewed by the executive board for appropriate actions.
RULES
YOUTH PROTECTION PLAN
Pilsen Athletic League (PAL) has zero tolerance for any type of abuse against a minor, including, but not limited too, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental, and emotional abuse (as well as any type of bullying, hazing, or harassment).
SAFETY PLAN
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
In the event of a circumstance that warrants one of the numbers to be called, please contact in the following order:
1. Emergency number
2. Parent(s) of the player(s) involved
3. Safety Officer (Safety Officer will contact League President)
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
POLICE 911
FIRE & RESCUE 911
POISON CONTROL 1-800-222-1222
LEAGUE SAFETY OFFICER: Armando Salgado 312-420-7384
LEAGUE PRESIDENT: Rob Richter 312-519-7550
ALL COACHES CONDUCTING A PRACTICE, OR A GAME, MUST HAVE A WORKING CELL PHONE ON THEIR BODY.
GOALS
✔ Safety for our league’s players, coaches, volunteers, and spectators
✔ Comply with League standards and guidelines
✔ Awareness for ALL coaches on safety procedures
✔ Special focus for all new coaches to our league regarding safety procedures
✔ Ensure all coaches have first aid kits with them during all practices and games
✔ Publish and distribute the safety manual to coaches and umpires
✔ Equipment manager is required to perform a quality inspection on all equipment prior to the season.
✔ Umpires will perform a quality inspection prior to each game.