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DUG OUT RULES

Please remember there are 4 team staff members allowed in the dug out/field area during games (5 for the 6U Division). This includes the team Manager, Head Coach, Assistant Coach, and Chaperone. All team staff members and volunteers must be background checked. The Chaperone must by a female over the age of 18. No parents, siblings, or non-team members are allowed in the dug out during the game! Also, once background check ID cards have been issued team staff members are required to have them visible on their person during games so the Duty Officer and parents are assured they are a background checked volunteers.

Southern California Amateur Softball Association

CODE OF ETHICS  

Commitment to the Players

• Coaches shall put the welfare of their athletes above all else while maintaining professional relationships with them.
• Coaches shall encourage the athlete to exhibit sportsmanship at all times.
• Coaches shall follow ASA rules.
• Coaches will treat players with dignity and respect at all times.
• Coaches need to understand that they are role models for their young players.  They must project a proper role model image.
• Coach’s commitment to the player and the player’s commitment to the coach is an equal partnership.

• Coaches shall behave in such a way that they shall bring credit to their organization and to themselves.
• Coaches need to have and show professional behavior.
• Coaches shall act in full accordance with Southern California and National ASA rules.
• Coaches will follow the Southern California Code of Conduct.

• All umpires and coaches shall be treated in a professional and respectable manner both on and off the field.
• Any displeasure with a coach or umpire’s action or conduct shall be addressed through the proper channels and not through the media or through public opinion.

 As a member of Southern California ASA, I accept the Code of Ethics and agree to abide by the principles of the Code.    

Newbury Park Girls Softball

MANAGER & HEAD COACH AGREEMENT

Managers and Head Coaches shall abide by the Rules and Regulations of the NPGS League, Southern California ASA, ASA National Code, and the ASA Official Guide & Rulebook.  Managers and Head Coaches must understand they are responsible for the actions and financial obligations of their team.  As a Manager or Head Coach, you hereby agree to abide by the following:

• I will not be guilty of, or allow any member of my team to be guilty of, unsportsmanlike conduct or acts contrary to the objectives and purposes of NPGS and ASA.
• I understand that I must provide all players on my team with adequate playing time without regard to talent and ability with player safety being my only other consideration (each division will be bound to respective supplemental rules).
• I will maintain control of all team personnel and fans while participating in NPGS events.
• I will discourage team personnel, players, parents or fans from being abusive towards or otherwise publicly criticizing other team members, opposing teams, managers, head coaches, spectators, umpires, NPGS or ASA officials.
• I understand that if an umpire disqualifies me during a game, I will immediately leave the field and complex and am subject to a two (2) game suspension.  If so desired, the suspension may be appealed to a one (1) game suspension subject to a hearing presented to the NPGS Board of Directors.
• If I am a Manager, I understand that bullet #5 also applies to my teams’ coaches and I agree to enforce the rule should a coach from my team be disqualified.
• I understand that I am required to be in attendance at all team functions (practices, games, etc.) or I must ensure that these functions are being properly supervised and conducted by an official member of my team’s coaching staff.
• I understand that my coaching staff and I are responsible for all team members at team events until they are under the actual supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
• I understand that my coaches and I are responsible for properly preparing the players on our team, through practice and coaching, to be ready to play safely and competitively in the League.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to have a team representative in attendance at all NPGS Corporate Management meetings, and if unable to be in attendance, to contact my division commissioner to remain updated on league issues, schedule changes, etc.
• I understand that NPGS is a recreational softball league and agree not to recruit players specifically for my team or to conduct any other activities that would have a negative effect on maintaining a fair balance of talent among the teams in my division.
• I understand that it is my responsibility to see that all financial and league obligations of my team are met within prescribed deadlines, including but not limited to; sponsorship, snack bar obligations, etc.  If I am unable to do so, I will immediately contact my division commissioner for assistance.
• I will not intentionally destroy or damage any equipment issued to me from the league, or that of the NPGS facility.
• I will return all equipment and keys issued to me on the date(s) announced by the league.
• I understand that my failure to meet the obligations and responsibilities of a Manager or Head Coach could result in my being removed from my current position and in ensuing years, subject to a hearing before the NPGS Board.
• I will not recruit players to leave NPGS membership to play on any team not endorsed by the NPGS Board.
• I agree to fulfill my obligation to field maintenance activities.
• I understand that equipment and game uniforms will not be issued until I have identified the Team Scorekeeper, Team Parent, Dugout Chaperone and provided a sponsor check with completed sponsor information form to my Division Commissioner. I also understand that team staff including the Manager, Head Coach, Assistant Coach and Dugout Chaperone are required to submit to and pass the required NPGS background check.
• I understand that as Manager I must attend the mandatory training/clinic or may be subject to removal. As Head Coach I understand that training/clinics are strongly recommended.