Open Door Policy

There should be an open line of communication between the coaches, parents, and players. If there are any concerns, suggestions, or questions parents should contact the team's manager. We will try to address all issues/items. 

Respect Coaches' Decisions

There is a time and place to speak to the manager; the best time is before or after a game/practice. Coaches should make best efforts to give the children their full attention during games and practices.

• During games and practices is the time for parents to sit back and support their child by watching them play baseball while enjoying their experiences.
• If parents can provide a service to the league and the children involved, then please fill out a volunteer application.

Practices

All practices will be 1½ to 2 hours long. Extra time after practice can be offered by coaches, but players are not required to stay and participate.

• All practices must be safe with children staying on task and being engaged in the activity. Pay attention to surroundings on and off the field.
• Practice plans should be efficient, keeping all players engaged; small group work, stations, game situations, etc.

Games

All players must come prepared with all their equipment and in proper uniform.

• All players must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to game time for pregame warm-ups. Players must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to practice time.
• Coaches will attempt to get fair playing time for all players. This may be accomplished either within a given game, or could be spread out over a couple games.
• Players should bring water or a sports drink with them.

Playing Time

All teams must use a continuous batting order. A player 'should' not sit on the bench more than twice per game.

• During playoffs, each player must play at least two full innings in the field, and all teams will continue to adhere to the continuous batting order rule.
• Lineups are official when given to the opponent. Any absent player in the lineup, or who leaves the game (except for injury) will be considered an out.
• A player that leaves the game due to injury will not be considered an out. A player can be added to the bottom of the lineup when arriving late only during regular season play, but NOT during playoffs. Late arrivals to playoff games are not allowed to play in that game.

Mercy Rule Sportsmanship

It is expected that once a team is up by ten or more runs they will stop stealing bases and avoid running up the score on their opponent.

• It is also expected that runners will not advance to home plate on a wild pitch and/or passed ball.
• Advancing base to base on wild pitches and/or passed balls is acceptable, but not encouraged, until reaching third base

Sportsmanship

We expect all coaches, players, and parents to be respectful of the umpires.

• Umpires are human and no one is perfect. They're doing the best job they can and may not get every call correct.
• Win or lose, we expect all coaches, players, and parents to be respectful of the opposing team. Show sportsmanship through shaking hands after the game and praising all players for a good game.
• Please remember that all coaches are volunteers and are doing the best they can for the children of our league. The players are all children and we are trying to help develop them into young men and women.