Team Rules Contract - 3VBB

1 3 VBB- Parents;First, I would like to congratulate you and your son/daughter for being selected to play in The ThreeVillage Baseball and softball League Travel travel program is designed to provide a positive experience for any player capable and interestedin an advanced level of play. The league is committed to improving the skills of its players tomaximize their sports are a very big commitment, not only for your child, but also for you as parents. TheenclosedTeam Rules Contractis designed to outline expectations from the league, promotesportsmanship and fair play, as well as provide an atmosphere of open communication between parentsand has shown that whenparents have an avenue to express their concerns and/or makesuggestions, there is far less conflict between parents, players and the coaching staff.

2 At the sametime, it is important to respect and understand the amount of time and effort that is givenby our travelcoaches, the baseball expertise that they bring, and the careful consideration that is put into their gamesand is our goal to minimize any confrontations or misunderstandings that might arise. This agreementhas been implemented as part of our ongoing strategy to promote the positive aspect of participation intravel you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact ,ChrisGordonSoftballTravelCommissionerTh ree Village Baseball & softball League3 VBB- VILLAGE BASEBALL & softball LEAGUEPO Box 1538, Stony Brook NY 11790-0610; 246-TVBB (8822).

3 REGISTRATIONFOR THE 2011 SEASONSOFTBALL10 to 14yrs oldFourthGrade toNinthGrade10U12 USpring Clinic$325 Spring Clinic$325 Spring Clinic$ $ $ $ $ $ $SeasonSeasonSeasonSeason2011 FALL softball (OPTIONAL)All spring clinic payments are due no later than the clinic start dateRegistration Fee -- DOES NOT INCLUDE UNIFORMS -- Fees based on CLINICS2011 SUMMER SOFTBALL14 UTear off and send in to:Three Village Baseballand SoftballLeague, PO Box 1538, Stony Brook NY 11790-0610 Last Name:_____First Name:_____Complete Address (including City &Zip)_____Date of Birth:_____Played in TVBB in 2009 Yes____ No____Travel_____School Attended_____ School Grade (asof 4/1/2010)_____Tel #: _____E-Mail_____Guardian/Father s Name_____ Guardian/Mother s Name_____Season:Spring Clinics_____2011 softball Season (June Oct)_____**SIGNATURE REQUIRED/ IMPORTANT INFORMATION & DATES /ON REVERSE SIDE**NOTE: You must complete the registration form, enclose payment and signon the backattesting to the leaguesCode of Conduct in order to Information EnclosedIf you are paying by check, cashor credit card, please complete the following informationAmount Paid today: $_____Check: _____(check #)Cash.

4 $_____Credit Card Type (Visa,M/C,AMEX,Discover) Please circle oneCard Number _____/_____/_____/_____Exp (MM/YY):_____ Billing Zip_____Cardholder Name (Print) _____Date Notice Signed: _____/_____/_____Cardholder Signature _____Please provide address for Credit Card if the billing address is different from above:_____Street Address, City, State, ZipThere is a $20 discount per player for multiple travel Fees are non-refundable3 VBB- Village PatriotsTeam at practice is mandatory. Missing practice will impact playing time with few exceptions. Practices are the foundationof everything we do during games. Expect to practice twice a week for approximately two hours each day.

5 Players are expectedto spend additional time practicing on their own. It is the Player/Parents responsibility to inform the Manager if he/she will bemissing a game or is an expensive undertaking. We understand this and have establishedtwopayments at intervals throughout theseason. These fees are necessary to maintain the program and are not to remain current with thepaymentsubjects your child to game suspensions until paid current. Any returned payment is subject to a NSF fee of $ player s primary commitment is to his/her team . It isstronglyrecommended that players do not play on multiple travel teams(school teams not included).

6 Exceptions may be made for players whose ability limits their opportunities within our travelprogram. If we are not your child s primary commitment, playing time may be significantly reduced to accommodate players whoare committed to the baseball attire is required for all practices and games. This includes baseball pants, baseball cleats, cup, hat and duringinclement or colder weather, multiple layers or pullovers. All attire must represent the league must come to each practice and/or game at the time designated by the coaching staff. Players must be ready to play uponarrival, with the proper equipment and is recommended for health reasons, that each child have their own battinghelmet.

7 All personal equipment must be labeled with the players name on it. It is the Player s responsibility to take careof andmaintain the teams, as well as their own, equipment at practices and games. All equipment must be stored in its proper placeduring games and practices in order to ensure a clear and safe dugout area. Bats may be kept in designated bat racks or in thevicinity of the On Deck Attitude no timewill any equipment be thrown in frustration or anger. Use of foul or abusive language, is strictlyprohibited. Menacing or threatening behavior towards opposing players, teammates, coaches, umpires or league officials willresult in suspension or removal from the travel are to stay in the dugout as a team and may not leave the dugout/field of play without a coach s permission.

8 If aparent/guardian is leaving their child alone with the coaches, they MUST communicate this to the coaching staff. No child will beleft alone by the coaching staff at any time. As such, every effort must be made to pick your child in a timely manner aftergamesand are not permitted in or aroundthe dugout area before, during, or after games, unless otherwiseinstructed by the coaching is our intent to teach each player several positions throughout the season. This will be done during practice. During gamesplayers will be placed where they will most benefit the are prohibited from coaching their children during should refrain from undermining or contradicting the coaching staffs instruction when not at games and it is the intent of each coach to be fair, it is very important to note Travel Baseball is not In-House Baseball.

9 Playingtime is not always equal and is determined by a myriad of factors including performance, ability, attendance, desire, and whatis best for the parents nor players are to ask coaches about position changes or playing time during games. If you feel your childis notbeing given opportunities appropriate to their ability, you will need to address these issues at an appropriate time with thecoaching do not address these concerns during a game or in front of the are encouraged to speakwith the coaching staff directly about their concerns before or after a game or team will appoint a team Parent as their representative. The team Parent will be selected by the parents and approved bythe Manager and will act as liaison between the parents and the coaching staff.

10 Complaints, concerns and issues that parentswould like their liaison to addresswith the coaching staff will be made in writing so the team Parent can properly convey the issueto the coaches. Parents who wish to speak directly to a coach/manager should do so only in a responsible manner, at anappropriate time, and never in front of the players or during a game. All issues should be brought to the coach/manager first forresolution before asking the league to , Coaches and Parents are encouraged to cheer positively for all Manager is the only personpermitted to have any conversations with an Umpire or league parent or guest that is heard commentingnegatively to the other team or to an umpire will be warned initially and then beREQUIREDto leave the field if thereis a no time will a parent or guest approach the field of play or act menacingly toward another parent, game official.