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This page was last updated: 7/3/2007

Here are two sets of Team Rules. The first is for a Recreation team, the second for a Competitive team. While they are similar, there is different emphasis on each item and penalties for rule violations on a competitive team.

TEAM RULES

TIMELINESS

Be on time for all practices, games and team functions.

PREPARATION

Always have your complete uniform, equipment and water with you for a game or practice.

ATTITUDE and RESPECT

Players should show respect for, be considerate of, and display a positive attitude towards teammates, coaches, umpires, opposing players and parents.

CONDUCT

Players should conduct themselves in a proper and well-behaved manner while in uniform and during all team functions.

EMOTIONS

Players should always control emotions and display good sportsmanship. No profanity;  no throwing equipment;  no arguing with teammates, coaches, opponents or umpires;   no negative remarks to  teammates, coaches, opponents or umpires.

PARTICIPATION

Players are expected to participate in all practices, games and team functions unless prior approval is received from the coach to be absent. Players/parents are expected to call the coach at least two hours before the start of any activity that will be missed.

PLAYING TIME

If league rules call for “Equal” participation, then all players will play as close to equal amounts of time as possible. If the league rules do not require equal participation, the amount of playing time each player receives will be determined by skills, attitude, and commitment to the team.

TEAM RULES

PLAYING TIME

The amount of playing time each player receives will be determined by skills, attitude, commitment to the team, participation in team activities and game/tournament situations.

ATTITUDE and RESPECT

Team members will show respect for, be considerate of, and display a positive attitude towards teammates, coaches, umpires, opposing players and parents.

CONDUCT

Players will conduct themselves in a proper and well-behaved manner while in uniform and during all team functions.

DRUGS, ALCOHOL and CIGARETTES

The use or possession of non prescription drugs, alcohol or cigarettes by any player or coach while in uniform or participating in a team activity is prohibited

Penalty - Failure to comply with the above rules  may result in suspension or removal from the team.

EMOTIONS

Always control your emotions and display good sportsmanship. No profanity;  no throwing equipment;   no arguing with teammates, coaches, opponents or umpires;   no negative remarks to  teammates, coaches, opponents or umpires.

PARTICIPATION

Participate in all practices, games and team functions unless you have prior approval from the head coach to be absent. You are expected to call the head coach at least two hours before the start of any activity you will miss.

TIMELINESS

Be on time for all practices, games and team functions.

PREPARATION

Always have your complete uniform and equipment with you for a game.

Penalty - Failure to comply with the last four rules may result in removal from a game or suspension for one or more games.

Note: For differences between Recreation and Competitive teams click here.