Bayside Little League: Parents Corner

PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY:

1. Notifiy the manager as early as possible when a player is unable to attend a practive or a game.
2. Notify the League President if the manager or coach is NOT holding a weekly practice
3. Arrange for own transportation to and from games and practices.
4. Have your child arrive on time and pick-up him/her promptly.
5. Assist the manager and Coach by:

• Preparing the fields after rainfall and games
• Clean up dugout area each game
• Supervise players when not in the field.

1. Conduct oneself with dignity at all time with:

• NO abusive language
• NO alcoholic beverages
• NO smoking in or around the dugout or in the field

1. NO arguing with the Managers, Coaches, or Umpires.
2. (Failure to follow these si,ple rules may result in your child being removed from the league)
3. Clearly mark your child's equipment. (Hat, Glove, Bat)
4. Have your child in FULL uniform including protective cup. (Shirt, Pants, Socks, Hat)
5. Encourage your child in good sportmanship.

Injury Prevention

1. Make sure the children do not climb on the fences surrounding the playing fields
2.  Again, check the fields for holes, rocks or sticks that might cause interference for the players
3. Make sure that players warm up and stretch before practices and games.
4. Make sure that your child drinks plenty of fluids not only while playing, but also throughout the day before practices and games.
5. Keep an eye out for foul balls that means your paying attention to the game
6. Watch for signs of heat exhaustion when playing in extreme heat.

Little league Child Protection Program:

     All Little League programs are required to conduct background checks on managers, coaches, board of directors,

and any other person who volunteers and has repetitive access to/or in contact with the players.  Individuals are required

to complete and submit a Little League Volunteer Application to the League with a photocopy of a valid driver's license. 

     The Safety of our Children is of the utmost importance.

  The Role of the Parent

Parents play a very important role in helping to shape a positive experience for players, coaches, umpires, and other parents! To help you understand the key role parents play in the Bayside Little League, the following excerpt was taken from the Official Regulations and Playing Rules of National Little League Baseball.

 "The parents of millions of Little Leaguers, combined with their youngsters, league officials, umpires, managers, coaches, auxiliary members and countless volunteer agencies including sponsors, represent an imposing cross section of this nation.

Parents should accept the fact that they must shoulder the responsibility and take initiative to make the local program successful. Little League is not a club in which membership implies baby-sitting benefits and entertainment privileges for your children.

Practically speaking, Little League is an adult, volunteer work project constructed, supervised and assisted by parents who desire to make its benefits extend to their children.

Each parent should join in the total effort. There is a place and a job to do for all. The burden of operating the League should not fall on a few. The parent who shirks this responsibility cannot, in turn, expect others to assume the burden."

 Parent Concerns If you have concerns about anything regarding your team or the league, first talk to your manager. If your concern is not resolved, then contact your Division president listed on the Board page.