KNLL strives to provide a welcoming and nurturing environment. As such, KNLL does not tolerate any conduct contrary to its goals. 

Any person violating this Code of Conduct will be asked to leave the event and will be suspended for the next physically played game. Depending on the seriousness or frequency, the Board of Directors may assess additional disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the league. 

All participants in KNLL shall: 

1. ALWAYS remember that children participate to have fun and the game is for their benefit. 

2. ALWAYS be a positive role model. 

3. ALWAYS treat all participants with respect regardless of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, ability or disability, or socio-economic status. 

4. ALWAYS show respect, courtesy, and positive support for all players, coaches, officials, umpires and spectators. 

5. ALWAYS promote the emotional and physical well-being of the participants. 

6. ALWAYS emphasize effort, skill development and practice over winning. 

7. ALWAYS teach all participants to play by the rules. 

8. ALWAYS teach all participants to resolve conflicts without hostility or violence. 

9. ALWAYS respect the officials and umpires and their authority during games. 

10. ALWAYS demand an environment that is free from tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. 

11. ALWAYS praise all participants for their adherence to the above principles. 

All participants in KNLL shall: 

1. NEVER force any child to participate in KNLL. 

2. NEVER encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of any participant. 

3. NEVER engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct against any player, coach, official, umpire or spectator. 

4. NEVER demonstrate disapproval of an official's or umpire's decision by forceful action such as throwing bats, balls, gloves, hats, or helmets. 

5. NEVER use profane, obscene or vulgar language or gestures at any time. 

6. NEVER ridicule or yell at any participant for making a mistake or losing a game. 

7. NEVER discuss in a derogatory or abusive manner any play, decision or participant. 

8. NEVER challenge the authority of any official or umpire. 

9. NEVER use any of the following at any KNLL event where players or minors are present, including, but not limited to, games, practices, scrimmages, and any other league events: 

a. tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, and chewing tobacco 

b. e-cigarettes, vaporizers and similar 

c. alcohol 

d. drugs whether legal or illegal 

10. NEVER be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at any KNLL event where players or minors are present, including, but not limited to, games, practices, scrimmages, and FanFest. 

11. NEVER gamble upon any play or game with anyone at any time.