July 25th, 2023.

Zero Tolerance Notice

To: All BIMF members

From:  BIMF executive

Fellow BIMF Members.  We have witnessed this year and been informed by more
than a few members that our protocol to our league, teams, fans and each other
has diminished significantly in a few circumstances.  With this in mind, we felt it
appropriate at this time to reiterate to players/coaches of our policy and
procedures when attending/participating in league park permitted games within
the city.  The following will summarize our terms and conditions for usage that
reflect the ball diamond to ensure we are compliant with the city.

1) Our permits to have a baseball league are governed with respect to the
by-laws, Terms and conditions of rental facilities and Corporate Zero
Tolerance policy of the City of Burlington.  They are issued to and signed for
by the executive which can be held accountable and liable for all members. 
In other words, we are legally bound. 
2) Smoking City Section 16-By-Law 92-2013 (a) Prohibiting the smoking of
tobacco in city parks. (b) Maintaining the facility neat, tidy and clean from
litter, garbage or otherwise. (c) Compliance with the city's zero waste policy.
3) Alcohol City Section 14-By-Law 92-2013 including parking lots whereas any
person who has in his/her possession an alcoholic beverage without proper
licensing or appears impaired, and in the event of the exercise of this right
by the city or those acting as city agents (staff or ambassadors that do
patrol the parks, or police) may be ejected and or charged.  Our liabilities to
all members can extend when you drive home under the influence of
alcohol or cannabis with respect to members or public should personal and
or property injury, damage or harm occur.
4) Food City Section 18 By-Law- 92-2013 may not sell or distribute food to the
public without confirmation of notification to the Region of Halton (Health
department)

Penalties include withdrawal of permits which shuts down our league.  Individuals
being banned for a minimum of 4 weeks from all city facilities. Penalties escalate
per incident to individuals.
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5) City Corporate Policy on Zero Tolerance Enforcement
Re: Unacceptable Behaviour
This policy has been adopted by our league for compliance with respect to
player attitudes/conduct in the spirit of the sport, the league and the fans. 
In other words, let us make it enjoyable for all.

a. BIMF strives to be a welcoming, semi-competitive league.

b. Unintentional incidents will happen in sports that will cause a level of
conflict. Unintentional incidents are not the subject of this note.
c. We will address intentional incidents that cross a subjective line. 
d. The behaviour that crosses the line can be brought forward to the
Executive by any player, umpire, or members of the community.
e. Deliberate negative behaviour will not be tolerated.
f. Behaviour we will not tolerate includes, but is not limited to:
i. Physical or loud verbal abuse towards other players, umpires,
spectators, park users, staff. Those acts are deemed to be
aggressive or inciting violence. Threats and attempts to
intimidate, throwing of articles, aggressive approaches to
another individual, physical striking, goading, harassment,
racial or ethnic slurs, continual profane language, illegal
consumption of alcohol or drugs to name a few.
Fundamentally the forgoing.
1. Behaviour that puts people’s health in jeopardy 
2. Behaviour that is disruptive to the game
3. Behaviour that is detrimental to the League 
g. Penalties include, but are not limited to:
i. Warning that your behaviour is unacceptable
ii. Suspension 
iii. Removal from the League 
1. Refund at discretion of League Executive 

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 h. Penalties will be addressed by the Executive to the offenders.
i. BIMF is not a democracy. It is a trust held by the Executive to
ensure an ongoing organization for the enjoyment and safety
of its members.
ii. Warnings and suspensions can be conveyed in person in
writing or via email.
iii. Suspensions can be requested to the executive by coaches and
umpires. Umpires may eject players immediately from games.
Further disciplinary action may follow.
iv. Coaches of the player impacted will be informed of the
penalties.
v. There are no appeals of the penalties.
vi. Penalties will be in the form of warnings, game suspensions
(one or more), season suspension and up to a Lifetime ban.

For further information please see the BIMF website and or the link posted on the
website regarding all the city of Burlington by-laws and corporate policy with
respect to Recreation, Community and Culture- formerly Parks & Recreation Zero
Tolerance.

The executive wants you to have a great season, come back next year and
hopefully introduce a few new players.

That said, we are hoping you appreciate and have respect for all involved including
an understanding of our compliance obligations, accountability and liability of
having a league to play in Burlington.