Little League International Zero Tolerance Policy

Medicine Hat Little League abides by the Little League International Child Protection Policy.

Little League has zero tolerance for any type of abuse against a minor, including, but not limited to, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental, and emotional abuse (as well as any type of bullying, hazing, or harassment).

Any individual with an offense involving or against a minor (refer to Volunteer Application), will not be permitted to participate in any Little League programs or activities.

Local Little League programs who fail to enforce this zero-tolerance policy will face potential revocation or termination of their little league charter.

Medicine Hat Little League Disciplinary Action Policy Procedures Guidelines

The Medicine Hat Little League Disciplinary Action Policy & Procedure Guidelines apply to PLAYERS, COACHES, PARENTS, SPECTATORS & LITTLE LEAGUE OFFICIALS. The investigation into incidents should be completed within 72 hours by League UIC & League President. All incidents must be reported to League UIC & League President via email and completed incident report within 24 hours of any incident.

The Medicine Hat Little League Hearing Committee shall be convened on receipt of an appeal by any party that has been suspended by the league or ABLL official. The appeal must be received in writing to the League President within 48 hours of the ruling.

The Medicine Hat Little League Hearing Committee shall consist of the following members, or in their absence, a designated representative. All disciplinary action shall be decided by a majority vote of this Committee:

League President
District Administrator c
League Umpire in Chief
Division Director
Coach and Player Development Director
Tournament Coordinator

The Medicine Hat Little League Hearing Committee must be held within 5 days of the Appeal. A more immediate time frame will be used to address incidents that occur during Tournaments.

The following parties shall be entitled to attend the Disciplinary Hearing to answer questions from the Hearing Committee and provide additional information for the Committee's consideration when deciding the action to be taken:

District Administrator or Designate
League Umpire in Chief
District or League Division Director/Tournament Director
League President or Designated league Representative
All parties involved in the incident under review
In the event a player is under review - one parent should attend with the player

The Disciplinary Hearing shall be conducted in the following manner. Each party shall be notified of their scheduled hearing time. Each party shall meet with the Hearing Committee separately. Each party is to remain outside of the Hearing room until all parties have been interviewed. This will enable the Committee to verify any additional/conflicting information received during the interviews:

Each party directly involved shall have (5) five minutes to present their views of the incident and answer questions from the Hearing Committee
The League President shall have (5) five minutes to express their views following their member's presentation

The Medicine Hat Little League Hearing Committee's ruling shall be considered final. Each party has the opportunity to present their views and pertinent information at the Hearing. ln the event that any party, is unable to attend the scheduled Hearing, they have the right to be represented by a designated speaker on their behalf or submit their views in writing for the Committee's consideration.

The Medicine Hat Little League Hearing Committee decision may not be waived or disciplinary action reduced by any party. In the event that additional information becomes available after the Committee has met, the Hearing Committee may reopen with a majority vote of the Committee members present at the original Hearing.

Medicine Hat Little League - Zero Tolerance Abuse Policy

The Medicine Hat Little League Disciplinary Action Policy & Procedure Guidelines and Zero Tolerance Abuse Policy apply to PLAYERS, COACHES, PARENTS, SPECTATORS & LITTLE LEAGUE OFFICIALS:


ASSAULT	Intentional physical force or contact (or threat of physical force or contact). Including but not limited to bumping, shoving, striking, poking, spitting or other threatening behaviour	Minimum (1) one calendar year suspension. Maximum lifetime suspension.
ABUSE	Including but not limited to Throwing Equipment, Name Calling, Discriminatory Slurs, Obscene Gestures	Minimum (3) three consecutive games. Maximum (1) one calendar year suspension. If ejected from a game, this will count as the first game of the suspension.
EJECTION	Based on the Umpires Discretion. Not covered in above	Suspended (2) two games. (Game ejected plus (1) one additional game.)

Repeat offenders may receive suspensions that exceed the penalties listed above. The purpose of this policy is to address the conduct of every Little League participant fairly and consistently. The decision of the District Divisional Commissioner shall be final. The Medicine Hat Little League Disciplinary Hearing Committee will consider the Appeals of decisions outlined in the Medicine Hat Little League Disciplinary Action Policy Procedures Guideline