2019 Titans Code of Conduct/Player Agreement (Turtle Club Baseball and Softball)

2019 Titans Code of Conduct/Player Agreement

Registrant (Parent/Guardian/Adult Player)

This section to be completed by parent, guardian or player over the age of 18.

Parents Code Of Conduct:

Lasalle Turtle Club has a zero tolerance policy for volatile spectators and has adopted the following Code of Conduct for parents and/or guardians.  The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:  trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring and good citizenship.  The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character”.

It is therefore understood:

  1. I will not force my child to participate in sports. 
  2. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth and not adults.
  3. I will inform the Coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others. 
  4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.
  5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, Coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice, or other sporting event. 
  6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, Coach, player, or parent such as booing or taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
  7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes. 
  8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. 
  9. I will demand that my child treat other players, Coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex and ability.
  10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.
  11. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
  12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition. 
  13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning.  I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.
  14. I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.
  15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront Coaches or Umpires at the game field, and will take time to speak with Coaches at an agreed upon time and place.
  16. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.
  17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official Coaches of the team.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the Lasalle Turtle Club Parent Code of Conduct.  I further agree to conduct myself at all Lasalle Turtle Club events in accordance with this policy.


Player To Be Registered

Player’s Code of Conduct

As a Player for the Lasalle Titans, I understand that:

  1. I will play ball because I want to be part of this team;
  2. I will learn the rules of the game, and play by them;
  3. I will be responsible for my behaviour at all times, on and off the diamond;
  4. I will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, Coach, player, or parent such as booing or taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.
  5. I will play by the rules of the game and will resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence;
  6. I will treat other players, Coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex and ability;
  7. I will do my best always because it is more important than winning;
  8. I will come to the diamond prepared;
  9. Be courteous and supportive to all teammates and volunteers;
  10. Always have a positive attitude and show good sportsmanship both on and off the diamond.
  11. Show good character in both victory and defeat;
  12. As a player I will serve all suspensions as required by the Turtle Club;
  13. I will never swear or use obscene gestures on the diamond, at team events and during any team function;
  14. I will not engage in fighting or horseplay on or off the diamond at team events and during any team function;
  15. I will not use email or the internet to disrespect or bully a team mate or any volunteer of the Turtle Club as it pertains to Turtle Club activities;
  16. I commit to my team and try my best to attend all practices and games as possible;
  17. I/we will not engage in any social media activities that are detrimental to the team or the Lasalle Titans organization.  Any such actions will result in suspension or immediate dismissal.
Player Commitment and Agreement:

Agreement Terms:

1. I/We agree to furnish a certified birth certificate and recognized proof of residence for the above named candidate to League Officials.

2. I/We the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the above named candidate, commit to a position on a LaSalle Titans Team, hereby give my/our approval to participate in any and all League activities. I/We agree that we will not be affiliated nor have any involvement with any other team/league without consent of LaSalle Titans.

3. I/We know that participation in baseball or softball may result in serious injuries and protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to players, and do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the LaSalle Titans and all its affiliates, the organizers, sponsors, supervisors, participants, and persons transporting my / our child to and from activities from any claim arising out of any injury to my / our child whether the result of negligence or for any other cause.

4. I/We understand that any equipment issued to my/our child is league property and, as such, I/We agree to return, within two weeks after the last game of the season (or upon request), this property in as good a condition as when received except for normal wear and tear. I/We agree that it is my/our responsibility to deliver this property to the team manager unless otherwise directed. If it is not returned, I/We agree to be financially responsible for full replacement value as determined by the League.

5. I/We understand that any equipment issued to my/our child is league property and, as such, I/We agree to return, within two weeks after the last game of the season (or upon request), this property in as good a condition as when received except for normal wear and tear. I/We agree that it is my/our responsibility to deliver this property to the team manager unless otherwise directed. If it is not returned, I/We agree to be financially responsible for full replacement value as determined by the League.

6. I/We give permission to the League to use personal information, photographs and/or video of the above candidate in relation to the promotion and execution of League business.