Burlingame
Girls Softball Association
Code of Conduct for Parents/Guardians
I pledge to provide positive support,
care and encouragement for my child participating in fastpitch
softball by following the Burlingame Girls Softball League Code
of Conduct for Parents/Guardians.
As a supportive
parent:
- I
will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive
support for all players, coaches, managers and other officials
at every game, practice or other softball-related event.
- I
will place the emotional and physical well being of all children
ahead of my personal desire to win.
- I
will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
- I
will support coaches, managers and officials working with
my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience
for all.
- I
will remember that coaches/managers are volunteering their
time.
- I
will do my best to make softball fun for my child and her
teammates.
- I
will help my child enjoy her softball experience by being
a respectful fan and supporting parent. (Please keep comments
to yourself; you never know who is sitting next to you!)
- I
will treat other players, coaches, managers, fans and umpires
with respect regardless of race, sex or ability.
- I
will remember the game is for youth not adults. Remember
these are children not professional athletes.
Consequences:
1. A verbal warning from Burlingame
Girls Softball Board and/or a written reprimand for the file.
2. Placement on
probation.
3. Banishment
for the parent/guardian from all further practices and games.
Length is to be determined by
the BGSA Board of Directors.
*Remember: The
umpire(s) have the right to ask any parent, coach or manager
to leave if they are act in an
unsportsmanlike manner.
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Mother´s/Guardian´s Signature
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Father´s/Guardian´s Signature
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Date
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Burlingame
Girls Softball Association
Code of Conduct for Coaches/Managers
I pledge to provide positive support,
care and encouragement for children participating in fastpitch
softball by following the Burlingame Girls Softball League Code
of Conduct for Coaches and Managers.
As
a successful coach or manager:
- I
will treat each player as an individual, remembering the emotional
and physical development of each participant.
- I
will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for all
players.
- I
will place the emotional and physical well being of my players
ahead of a personal desire to win.
- I
will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging
for all players.
- I
will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive
support for all players, coaches and umpires at every game
or practice.
- I
will be knowledgeable in the rules of fastpitch softball and
the local rules of American Youth Softball Association (AYSA)
and will teach those rules to the players.
- I
will remember that I am a youth sports coach/manager and that
the game is for the children, not the adults.
Consequences:
1. A verbal warning from BGSA
and/or written reprimand for the BGSA file.
2.
Placement on probation.
3.
Any further problems will result in removal from the program.
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Coach´s/Manager´s Signature
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Date
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