As a condition of having a player representing a MLLFA team, parents/guardians agree to:
1. Demonstrate support for players, coaches, and officials at games, practices or other MLLFA events.
2. Have your child at practices and games on time and fully dressed.
3. Refrain from profanity, taunting, or derogatory remarks about players from any team, coaches, or officials during MLLFA events.
4. Adhere to the sideline rules, only lanyard persons may be on the sideline.
5. Leave the field/premises if you are getting angry or frustrated until regaining composure.
6. Adhere to the “24 Hour Rule” if you are angry or frustrated. Do not contact your team‘s coach until 24 hours has passed.
7. Not discuss other player’ abilities or playing time with your coach, only discuss your own child.
8. Refrain from the use of any tobacco products or alcohol at any practices or game.
9. Be held responsible for the behavior of any guest they bring to MLLFA event.
10. Communicate any concerns about your player’s safety or well-being to the coach immediately.
11. Give constructive criticism during a private moment, never in front of other parents, players, officials, spectators, etc.
12. Support your coach and refrain from excessive “sideline coaching” from the stand.
13. Abide by a doctor’s decision in all matters of player’s health and injuries and physical ability to play.
14. Accept the decisions of officials on the field as being fair and called to the best ability of the officials.
15. Stay off the field and remain under control in order to set a good example for players and other spectators.
16. Not criticize an opposing team, its players, fans, coaches, or team by words or gestures.
17. Support the coaches, players and officials and help teach the value of commitment to the teams, sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play.
18. Not encourage their child or any other person to engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participants, officials, or any other attendee.
19. Not openly dispute, negatively discuss, argue with, embarrass, make negative remarks via social networks, or challenge coaches publicly. Remember our coaches and board members are unpaid volunteers embodied with the concept of sportsmanship, honor, respect, character, responsibility, fairness and diligence.
I agree to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, and if I fail to follow these rules, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but not limited to the following:
1. Verbal and written warning from collective board members and corrective action measures.
2. Parent game suspension with written documentation.
3. Parent season suspension.
4. Lifetime ban.
This is the Official MLLFA code of conduct and will be enforced at all MLLFA events, regardless of venue.
Player Name____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________
Date___________________________________
Q: When are games played?
A: Regularly scheduled games are played on Saturdays as follows...
Midget (1st & 2nd grade) 4:00 pm
Pee Wee (3rd & 4th grade) 6:00 pm
Little League (5th & 6th grad) 8:00 pm
***Please note that participants can be required to arrive up to 1 hr. early for game preparation. This is at each coach's discretion.***
In addition, in the event of a cancelled game, make up games will be announced for a different day.
Q: Where are games played?
A: Our homes games will be played at Mabank Panther High School Stadium. The address is 18786 U.S. 175 Mabank, TX 75147. Away games will be held in Eustace, Kemp, Wills Point, Kaufman, Crandall, Scurry, Community & Quinlan.
Q: I live in a different town but would like my child to be part of MLLFA. Is that possible?
A: Unfortunately, at this time, the only way that would be possible is if your child currently attends Mabank ISD or if they are Homeschooled. This is a Tri-County rule and there are NO EXCEPTIONS!
Q: It's 105 degrees outside. Will we still practice?
A: The MOST important thing to MLLFA is our player's safety. There are many times we will practice in heat advisory situations, but we always keep a close eye on the children and we adjust our water breaks to ensure player safety. At times, we may also choose to practice in helmets only (no pads). Please make sure your child is getting plenty of fluids throughout the day as well!
Q: How does my player get to the games?
A: Parents are responsible for transportation to and from all games.
Q: Where are practices held?
A: Practices are held at the MLLFA Practice Fields across from the Tri-County Soccer Fields.
Q: What equipment is NOT furnished to my player?
A: You will be responsible for providing your player with cleats, practice pants, practice jersery, a mouth piece, leg pads, and a chin strap.
Q: When are practices?
A: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Q: What does it cost to get into the games?
A: Adults are $3, school-age children (that are NOT MLLFA participants) $1, senior citizens are $1 (we do not assume anyone is a senior citizen to keep from offending anyone so please mention this upon arrival). CASH ONLY.
Q: Will games and/or practices be played in the rain?
A: YES. Unless you hear from your team mom, assume we are playing. The website is also updated once there is a change of plans. There is a lightning meter at games and practices to monitor inclement weather.
Q: My child is sick and won't be able to practice/play. What do I do?
A: We understand that sickness occurs and everyone has to miss practice from time to time. In that case, your team mom needs to be contacted so that the coaches are aware. We have little time each week to work with players so attendance is very important.
Q: How do I volunteer to help in the concession stand?
A: Please contact your team mom or see a Board Member.
