PARENT - PLAYERS SPORTSMANSHIP CONTRACT
The major benefits derived from a child’s participation in competitive athletics are the development of sportsmanlike attitudes and values such as honesty, fair play, and citizenship. Having a good attitude, being a good winner and loser, respecting the official’s decisions, playing by the rules and giving maximum effort are commonly considered good sportsmanlike conduct.
W.E.L.L.’s objective is to implant in its player-members the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority so that they grow to be good, decent, healthy, and trustworthy citizens. To achieve this objective, W.E.L.L. will provide a supervised program under the Official Regulations and Playing Rules of Little League Baseball, Incorporated.
All members shall bear in mind that the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of games is secondary, and in the molding of future citizens is of prime importance. In youth sports settings, important role models for children include parents, coaches, officials, and professional athletes. Sportsmanship is an honorable quality that desires to be courteous, fair, and respectful. It is a blending of cheers for the “home team” and applause for the “visitors”, observing the letter and spirit of the rules, and showing consideration for opponents. It is playing by the code of conduct, “treat other participants and spectators as you would want to be treated.”
In consideration of being allowed to participate in W.E.L.L. activities, participant and parent hereby agree to be bound by and follow the following code:
Fundamentals of Sportsmanship:
1. Show respect for the opponent and the officials.
2. Refrain from any acts or threats of acts of physical violence against any person.
3. Know, understand, and appreciate the rules of the game.
4. Do not use or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while at WELL events.
5. Recognize and appreciate skill in performance regardless of affiliation.
6. Be no party to the use of profanity, obscene language or improper actions.
7. Instruct participants and spectators in proper sportsmanlike responsibilities and demand that they make sportsmanlike the No. 1 priority.
8. Maintain self-control and set a good example for players and spectators to follow.
9. Refrain from arguments in front of players and spectators.
10. Abstain from throwing any objects in disgust.
PLAYER AND PARENT REPRESENT THAT THEY HAVE READ AND DISCUSSED TOGETHER W.E.L.L.’S FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP. WE AGREE WE HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO CONDUCT OURSELVES CONSISTENT WITH THIS CODE AND HEREBY PLEDGE TO DO SO. WE AGREE THAT FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY W.E.L.L., INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SUSPENSION FROM ANY W.E.L.L. ACTIVITIES. PARENT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS W.E.L.L. AND ALL ITS OFFICERS AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY AND ALL DAMAGES AND COSTS ARISING OUT OF PLAYER’S OR PARENT’S VIOLATION (AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF WELL) OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP CONTRACT. WE ALSO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO SUE OR RECOVER DAMAGES AGAINST W.E.L.L. OR ITS OFFICERS OR REPRESENTATIVES ARISING OUT OF ANY PARTICIPATION IN W.E.L.L. ACTIVITIES. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL CONTINUE IN EFFECT FOR ALL FUTURE W.E.L.L. ACTIVITIES IN WHICH PLAYER PARTICIPATES.