When Signing the CT Clippers Commitment Letter you agree to the following:

Player Conduct: Each player will agree to the following:

1. Respect your Coach, Coaches, Teammates, Parents, Opponents, Spectators, and Umpires.

2. Never argue with an umpires call or decision.

3. No swearing, harassment, or inappropriate behavior or language will be tolerated.

4. Always have a positive attitude win or lose.

5. Teamwork is not a preference, it is a requirement Encourage one another.

6. Always support your team and teammates. Be the first to praise others and the last brag or draw attention to yourself.

7. Be the first to lead by example and the never violate team standards or rules.

8. Attend every practice and every game, and agree to notify your coach if you cannot be there.

9. Be responsible to help clean up the field, dugout after all practices and games.

10. No use of Tobacco, Vaping, Alcohol, Drugs will be Tolerated

11. No defaming of coaches, teammates VIA any electronic or social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) text messages, etc.

12. Work at home to improve your skills. Always pay attention to your coach's instructions.

13. Always give your best effort in practices and games. When you fail, do your best again.

14. HAVE FUN

Anti Harassment Policy: 

Each player/parent will agree to the following: No player or parent shall engage in violent behavior toward another player or parent because of his/her race, religion, sex, or ethnic origin.

No player or parent shall engage in verbal conduct related to another player or parent because of his/her race, religion, sex, or ethnic origin when the conduct:

• Creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive team environment.
• Substantially or reasonably interferes with a players team participation.
• Adversely affects a players team opportunities.

Any player or parent found to have engaged in such prohibited conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including immediate dismissal and/ or a formal apology to the offended individual.

Parent/ Guardian Responsibility: Each parent will agree to the following:

1. Respect your Sons or Daughters Coaches, Teammates, Parents, Opponents, Spectators, and Umpires.

2. Be respectful of your coaches decisions. Remember they are the ones that are putting in the extra time and effort.

3. Ask how you can help your coaches out at practices, and games

4. Encourage your child to play by the rules. Remember that children learn best by example, be supportive of both teams when good plays are made.

5. Do not embarrass your team by yelling at players, coaches, umpires or spectators. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants your son or daughter will benefit. Any parent that cannot refrain from such behavior will be asked to leave.

6. I will have my player at practices and games on time. If there are circumstances that will prevent this I will communicate this to the coach in a timely manner.

7. I will spend time with my son or daughter at home on skill development.

8. Use positive encouragement to your player, his or her teammates, and coaches. All people perform at their best when they feel they are supported

9. No defaming of coaches, players, or other parents VIA any electronic or social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) text messages, etc.

10. Allow for a 24 hour COOL DOWN, be OBJECTIVE period before you discuss any serious concerns you have with a coach before communicating with that coach in a constructive and adult manner.

11. Only coaches and players are allowed in the dugout and playing field during games and practices. Parents/family members are not allowed to be in the dugout, playing field or loitering around the dugout area. Discipline Policy/Consequences:

Each player and parent is advised of the following discipline policy and consequences for any and all inappropriate conduct.

1. Any and All Disciplinary action shall be reviewed by the CT Clippers Baseball Staff.

2. Any and All actions may include but are not limited to the following repercussions:

a. Verbal warning

b. Suspension

c. Dismissal

By Signing the CT Clippers Commitment Letter, we the parent/parents and Guardian of the player and the player, understand and agree to the Code of Conduct and the terms of the CT Clippers Baseball Program.