14U Fall 2022

I know as a parent/guardian that I am a role model to my child. I pledge to provide an environment for players, manager, coaches, and other staff and volunteers that is conducive to good sportsmanship, respect, positive support, and the development of friendships in the spirit of competition. I understand that any infraction of the BAJA rules or the Code of Conduct will place me (and any of my guests) in direct violation and subject me to disciplinary action that could include, but not limited to the consequences listed below.

I (and my guests) pledge to:

• Remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for our youth, not for the adults.
• Inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
• Be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy for everyone involved in the league (players, coaches, officials, spectators) at all times during practices and games.
• Not engage in any kind of inappropriate conduct, nor allow my child to engage in such conduct as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, use profane language or inappropriate gestures and very importantly, to not engage in any physical altercations with anyone while attending any BAJA function.
• Learn and respect the rules of the game and policies of the league. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. I will ensure that my child treats other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
• Teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning so that my child never feels defeated by the outcome of a game or their performance. I will praise my child for trying their best and for competing fairly. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a game.
• Respect the officials and their authority during games. I will never question, discuss, or confront coaches/umpires on the game field. Instead, I will take time to speak with coaches/umpires at an agreed upon time and place.
• Provide a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will abstain from their use at all BAJA events.
• Refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the officials or coaches of the team.
• Understand that at any point in time, the umpire and league officials have every right to ask any parent, coach, manager or spectator to leave the park if they act in an unsportsmanlike manner.

Consequences - any coaching staff in direct violation of this code of conduct will be subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to, the following:

Violation: Verbal abuse, intimidation, rude, vulgar and demeaning language or gestures, alcohol, drug and/or tobacco use.

1st Offense: Asked to leave the event, verbal written warning, Parental game suspension, child(ren) may be asked to be removed from the event

2nd Offense: Suspended from BAJA events for the season, Child(ren) may be barred from further participation for the season

Violation: Physical Assualt* of an official, coach, player, fellow parent or volunteer

1st Offense: Immediate suspension pending hearing review by Code of Conduct Committee

2nd Offense: Banned from BAJA permanentl, including their child(ren)

*The term "physical assault" includes, but is not limited to: hitting, slapping, pushing, spitting, kicking or physical contact in any way with any part of the body or the usage of any physical implement as a weapon.

**Refusal of disciplinary action and depending on the severity of the infraction or situation, the board has the authority to impose a greater penalty up to and including suspension or automatic removal from BAJA

Thank you for your devotion and support of our league and our youth.

BAJA ARIZONA GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

Sahuaro Bullying Policy

Bullying is not tolerated within our league. The goal of Sahuaro Fastpitch is to build our players up as both people and players. We expect that our players will treat their teammates and opposing team players with respect.

Sahuaro Players who feel they are being bullied or see someone else being bullied should let their coach know right away.

Sahuaro Coaches should be proactively talking with their teams about bullying and set an example with leadership on and off the field. This includes interaction with players, coaches on their team, coaches on opposing teams and umpires. When a player reports bullying the coach should reach out to the parents as well as inform league board members.

Sahuaro Parents, please do not take matters into your own hands. Confronting the person believed to be bullying is not okay. Parents are encouraged to sit down together and help come to a resolution, not to point fingers.

Sahuaro Board If a resolution cannot be met, it is the board’s duty to monitor and implement repercussions for all parties involved, up to and including suspension of games or removal from the league. 

I give my consent for the above named child to participate in the authorized activities of the Sahuaro Fastpitch Softball league during the season. I will assume all risk and hazards that are incidental to the conduct of such activities. I agree to release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless the league, its officers, managers, coaches, and authorized representatives. Additionally, I understand Sahuaro Fastpitch Softball has made every reasonable attempt to investigate the backgrounds of the volunteers through a background check and shall hold harmless the League and its officers in the event of any transgression by a volunteer. I also grant permission to authorize managing personnel or other league representative to authorize and obtain medical care from any licensed physician, hospital, or medical clinic should the above named child become ill or injured while participating in league activities when neither parents nor emergency contacts are available to grant authorization for emergency treatment. I understand that insurance provided by Sahuaro Fastpitch Softball provides secondary medical insurance coverage and becomes available after the child's/family's personal or group insurance has been utilized.

I hereby acknowledge that I am aware that my child's photograph(s) may be used on the Sahuaro Fastpitch website, www.sahuarofastpitch.com and the Sahuaro Fastpitch Facebook page as well as other publications, advertisements or newspapers that promote the league.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR MINOR PARTICIPANTS

READ BEFORE SIGNING

IN CONSIDERATION OF my child/ward being allowed to Name Of Minor Child/Ward participate in any way in the Sahuaro Fast Pitchrelated events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) to my child from the activities involved in these programs are significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and,

1.    FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my child’s participation; and,

2.    I willingly agree to comply with the program’s stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in my child’s readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child from the participation and bring such attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

3.    I myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Sahuaro Fast Pitch; its directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“Releases”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child’s involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4.    I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above Releases from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5.    I, the parent/guardian, assert that I have explained to my child/ward: the risks of the activity, his/her responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations, and that my child/ward understands this agreement.

I, FOR MYSELF, MY SPOUSE, AND CHILD/WARD, HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT WE HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.