Your desire to become a member of the SMASHERS 10U is a serious commitment. Our coaches are committed to providing an optimum environment for the team to excel, the players to improve, and to support those players who desire to play at the travel level. In return, players and parents are required to make an equal commitment to ensure your team's success. The purpose and intent of the "Policies and Procedures" are designed to establish a philosophical framework in which all players and parents understand the high degree of expectations of this association. This agreement is not intended to punish any players or parents.
ZERO TOLERANCE - The SMASHERS 10U has a "zero tolerance" for the use of controlled substances, alcohol, tobacco, or any actions by players or parents deemed to be detrimental to the association. Consumption of alcohol by parents is not permitted at or near the ball fields during games, tournaments, practices, or related events. This may and can be an immediate dismissal from the tournament and/or team without any refund.
ATTENDANCE POLICY - Failure to attend scheduled team practices, group workouts, or games, may result in being withheld from the next scheduled game. In the event that a sufficient number of players not available for that respective game, and you must play to avoid forfeit, you may be withheld from the next game at which a sufficient number of players are available. Tardiness at practice sessions or group workouts may result in extra work at the conclusion of lineup and/or losing playing time. In the event of an emergency, a member of the coaching staff should be contacted immediately. Repeated offenses concerning attendance and tardiness may result in, but are not limited to, dismissal from the team. The team will continue to hold practices and training during spring ball recreation season and will try to accommodate as much as possible to allow players to participate in their respective leagues. Should a player need to miss a practice or tournament during this time, it will not count against them and we may bring on a "fill in" player to complete the roster. All educational requirements that are needed to be fulfilled will not be a punishable offense against the player. Planned family vacations will not be a punishable offense against the player, dates must be provided well in advance to the head coach.
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY/WEBSITE - Anything posted on social media, messages boards, or other media accessible to the public that is found derogatory, inflammatory, insulting, obscene, embarrassing, profane, negative, etc. towards or about any team, organization, or individual (including umpires), will be subject to disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the team. This includes any and all text and photo applications. As a general rule, "If you need to ask if it's okay to post then you don't need to post it!" The SMASHERS 10U is an organization and players will be part of the webpage, signing this agreement will allow the use of photos on the website.
PLAYING TIME - It is very simple! The amount of playing time that a player receives is based on attitude, effort, positive energy, and performance. At the travel softball level, players are not guaranteed an equal amount of playing time. However, given equal ability, the players who demonstrated the greatest effort, display the best attitude, and exhibit positive energy, will receive the most playing time. The coaching staff has the sole authority to make decisions concerning lineups, playing time, strategy, and discipline. If there are concerns with these issues, it is the responsibility of the individual player to discuss them with the coaching staff. These issues are NOT open for discussion with parents or anyone other than the players.
