Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth – Cal Ripken Baseball and T-Ball
During the course of a game, a coach, player or parent will not be allowed to approach an umpire for the purpose of disputing a judgment call or decision. A Head Coach may approach an Umpire for the purpose of discussing a rules interpretation or for clarification. At all times the coach will show respect to the umpire and maintain his obligation as the team leader to provide an example of good sportsmanship for the players and other event participants.
No coach, parent, or event participant will be allowed to shout abusive or disrespectful remarks criticizing a player’s, coach’s, or umpire’s performance or judgment. WVBR recognizes the errors and poor decisions are a part of the game and it is important that the participants are provided an environment where they can succeed and fail free from the fear of public ridicule and embarrassment. The coaches are obligated to provide an example of control over emotions and speech. These behavior standards are to be maintained before, during, and after games, as well as any sanctioned league function.
We understand the importance of attending all practices. games or special events at the specified times. In the event we are to be tardy or miss any event, we will notify the coach with as much prior notice as possible. As a player, I will wear my uniform properly, hustle on and off the field, work hard at practice and games, make adjustments to improve my game, and be a positive influence on the team. If I don’t have something positive to say, I will be quiet.
These standards, as well as any special team rules are to be maintained by all participants, parents, coaches, and umpires prior to, during, and after any league or team function. Failure to adhere to these standards can result in disciplinary action ranging from extra work, missed playing time, removal from a game, suspension or removal from the team, or other appropriate penalties. These penalties can be applied to all participants, spectators, players, coaches, or umpires.
In the event of a problem with team rules, behavior, playing time, or questions regarding the league or area, the first contact will be the Head Coach. In the event we can’t reach agreement, or get an answer to a question, the coach will refer us to the Area Director or appropriate area representative. The Area Director will handle communication between the League and Area, and the League will handle communication between Babe Ruth Headquarters and the League. We will not contact League Officials or Babe Ruth Officials until all local options are exhausted
All participants, league officials, coaches, umpires, or spectators, serve at the convenience of the league. Penalties can be applied by whatever mechanism deemed appropriate by the team or league. There doesn’t necessarily have to be a meeting of the minds. The ultimate authority will be the League Sportsmanship Committee, or the Area Directors, whichever is appropriate for the situation. Their decision on any penalty, as well as the forum for hearing the grievance will be final.
COMMUNICATION AND PROMOTIONAL CONSENT: As a condition to my child’s participation, I hereby consent to receive communications via email and mail from Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth. I understand that Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth does not sell its contact lists and communications sent may contain program information as well as special offers and may be opted out of by following the instructions in the email or via written request to Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth. Furthermore, I hereby give authorization to Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth to permit my child to be photographed, filmed, or videotaped for promotional purposes for the 2012 baseball season. I further authorize the use of such material on the Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth website and associated websites (i.e.: Oregon Babe Ruth). I do hereby release and waive all claims, demands, or objections against Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth in connection with or arising out of the photographing or video taping of my child.
I have read this contract and I understand the expectations and the conditions therein.
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