ALL COMPETITIVE PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY MARCH 1, 2019 - absolutely NO late registrations will be accepted for Competitive players.
Competitive Fee (Rookie - Junior) $145
For Rookie - Midget House league players, a $50 late fee will apply after March 5, 2019 and registration will CLOSE March 15, 2019
For Blastball and T-Ball Players, a $25 late fee will apply after Mar 21, 2019 and registration will CLOSE March 31, 2019.
Most teams will have practices on Saturdays during the day - diamond time is limited, saturdays are what is available currently for practices.
Consent to Participate:
I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the registering player, do hereby agree that the minor may participate in the activities of the Strathroy Minor Baseball Association and will adhere to its rules and regulations. I understand that it is my responsibility to keep the team management advised of any changes to the information supplied above as soon as possible, and in the event no one can be contacted, team management will admit my child to the hospital if deemed necessary. I hereby authorize the physician and nursing staff of any Emergency Unit to undertake examination, investigation, and necessary treatment of my child. I hereby release and discharge Strathroy Minor Baseball Association, any member of its executive, and any liability resulting from injury, harm, damage, or loss suffered or caused as a result of participation with Strathroy Minor Baseball Association.
Code of Conduct
1. Do NOT coach your child from the stands. Do not interfere with the Coach's instruction.
2. Abusive and foul language is NOT permitted.
3. I will emphasize skill development with my son or daughter and agree to practice hardball on a weekly basis.
4. Conduct of an guests of parents is the responsibility of the parent/guardian whose child will participate on the team. Please think twice before saying something critical.
5. This is an elite baseball program. I will do my part to have my player attend all practices, tournaments/scrimmages, and fundraisers at the designated time.
6. Reinforce and remind your son or daughter to honour the player's code of conduct they are bound to uphold.
7. I will make sure my son or daughter remains in the dugout and/or on the bench when he or she is not in the game, and to cheer their teammates.
8. I will remember that children participate in sports to have fun and that the game is for youths, not adults.
9. I will inform the coaches of any ailment, injury, or physical disability that may affect the safety of the child or the safety of others.
10. I will not openly complain about or, bring up, team issues or my displeasure about other players in front of my son or daughter, other players, or team parents.
11. I will respect the officials and their authority during the games and will never question, discuss, or confront the coaching staff after the game. I will take the time to speak with the coaches at an agreed time or place.
12. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to understand the concept of what it means to be a team player.
13. I will demand that my child treat other players and coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, colour, ability, or difference of opinion.
14. I will learn the rules and policies of the team, and of the game we play.
15. I will not yell at, criticize, or ridicule my child or any participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
16. I will reinforce to my child not to ask the coaches during a game, scrimmage, or practice about playing time, batting order placement, starting or substitute status. Should I have any questions concerning specific playing time, positions, and/or concerns regarding interest in specific areas of the game, I will discuss this matter with the coaches directly at the appropriate time and place.
17. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner. Even after a loss or bad game.
18. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility, verbal abuse, or violence.
19. I will not disrespect the property and equipment used at any sports facility. This includes disposal of trash, restrooms, and parking lots.
20. NO alcohol or drug use is allowed at any games, scrimmage, or practice.
21. I will not force my child to play on the team if he or she does not want to.
22. It is understood that I may withdraw my player from the team at anytime upon written notice to the Head Coach. No fees will be refunded. Any uniforms or equipment must be returned to the organization upon request. Unpaid items ordered prior to withdrawal are forgeited.
23. ABSOLUTELY no form of abuse - sexual, physical, or verbal will be tolerated.