PARENTS CODE OF ETHICS
The following are ethics established by the Warrior Little League/Town Team board to serve as guidance for PARENTS to follow during the course of the season in order align with the mission of the Little League/Town Team programs.
Mission:
The vision of the Warrior LL/TT is to focus on individual growth of skills by promoting teamwork and pride to ultimately empower each athlete. In turn, we create a family culture of sustainable growth for the program.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
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I understand that most equipment including bats, balls, helmets, and catcher’s gear is provided by the Little League/Town Teams board. However, if I wish to purchase any items for my child, I will use the Equipment Guide provided to purchase the appropriate gear that adheres to the age-level rules.
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I understand that only shoes with rubber cleats are allowed in practice and games.
COMMUNICATION
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I understand the team needs a certain number of players to play, so if my child cannot make it to a practice or game, I will mark them absent in the GameChanger app.
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I understand that if I have a private matter that I’d like to discuss with the coaches, I will set up a time to speak with them in private.
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I will refrain from swearing or using derogatory language of any kind during a game.
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If I am unable to get my child to a game, I know to reach out to the coaches or other parents for a ride for my child.
SPORTSMANSHIP
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I will practice and model good sportsmanship for my child during games. Kids learn by what I do and not just what I say.
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I understand the umpire is dedicating his/her time so the kids can compete. They may not get every call right, but I trust they are making the best calls they can in the spirit of the rules, and I respect that.
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I understand that I represent our team and school when present at the game. Therefore my actions and language will be positive and supportive of not just my child, but the whole team.
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During games, I understand that I am not the coach. I did not volunteer for that role. Therefore, it is not my role to coach my child on specific skills from the bleachers. I am to offer support regardless of their performance or outcome. From the first pitch of the game to the last out, it is the coach’s role to coach the skills they practice. I do not need to approach the dugout during the game.