PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that travel softball is a highly competitive sport and there are no guarantees as to the amount of playing time or positions that I will play during games. WHAT I PUT IN, IS WHAT I WILL GET OUT.
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I will agree to ALWAYS listen and follow the instructions of the team Manager and coaching staff.
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I am aware that the team has limited membership, and as such that each player’s participation (including my own) is crucial in maintaining the high standards of play we are striving to attain. As such, I understand my attendance at all
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games, practices, team meetings, scrimmages and official games is important to the Team’s success. Missing practices will result in missed game time.
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I agree to display good sportsmanship, positive behavior, cheer on my teammates, take pride in personal & team accomplishments, and accept winning or defeat with dignity at all times.
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During games: I understand that team rules require me and my team mates to remain in the dugout and/or on the bench while the game is going on (AT ALL TIMES). I am not allowed to sit with parents or with spectators. Even, if I am not in the game.
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Take pride, care and wear my uniform properly at all times.
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During the game, I will know where my equipment is at all times
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While in the dugout, I will cheer on my teammates. No distracting horse-play.
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I will pay attention to the game on the field at all times. I will watch and pay attention for base running instructions from the base coaches and not from fans watching the game, including parents.
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NO player is to question a coach about player position or playing time during a game. Either about themselves or in second hand conversation to others. There are proper times and place for this. Tournament weekends and games isn’t one.
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I agree to NOT to use foul language, physical aggression, and uncooperative behavior/body language (including: facial
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expressions, back talk, body gestures that criticize my Manager or any member of the coaching staff or players).
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I agree to arrive to practices, tournaments and team functions at the designated time (that means I am ready to walk onto the field and play the game at all times regardless of position or playing status).
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When in the game, I will pay attention to the game and be ready to make a play to help my team at all times.
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I am aware and understand that there will be consequences for not following these rules and that they are:
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Change of playing position and or, reduced playing time.
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Removal from the game/ lineup
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Released from the team
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Running sprints, laps, etc.
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Removal from the team
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Should I have any questions concerning specific playing time, positions(s), and/or concerns regarding interest in specific areas of the game, I will discuss this matter with my manager or coaches directly at the appropriate time and place (outside of games, practices, the team dug out).
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PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that travel softball is a highly competitive sport and there are no guarantees as
to the amount of playing time or position that my daughter will play during games. I am aware that the team has a limited membership, and as such that my daughter’s participation is crucial in maintaining the high standards of play the team is working to attain.
The objective of Palm Coast Velocity Fastpitch softball is to provide your child with a wholesome atmosphere in which to engage in healthy athletic competition and to build character in our young adults. Because of the excitement and high emotion of some of our games, guidelines regarding what the organization expects from parents and their children appear in this agreement and the player’s code of conduct. The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship.
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