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POST 25 TEAM RULES
American Legion Baseball is the oldest and best discipline amateur baseball program in the country. The American Legion, an organization comprised of veterans, believes operating a well-disciplined baseball program with emphasis on sportsmanship, team loyalty, and the highest level of sportsmanship and individual leadership. Our coaches will insist on these positive qualities throughout the season.
There are several rules all players are required to follow in order to be considered eligible for Post #25 competition. Conduct is expected to be positive and becoming.
Here is a list of our Team Rules:
1. The purchase, distribution or use of alcohol, tobacco or any other drug by a player without written consent of a licensed, practicing physician is prohibited.
2. Foul language on or off the field is prohibited. Violation will result in sitting out a game.
3. Throwing and/or abuse of equipment is prohibited. In the event that equipment is thrown/abused and damaged, the player will be expected to reimburse Post #25 for replacement costs.
4. For those athletes who compete in more than one sport which requires additional summer camps/training, the following applies: Camps/training activities should understand that for each game that is missed, the player will be benched the same number of games. (If you attend a football camp for 7 days and miss four games, you shall not be allowed to play in the next four games. No players will be allowed to miss any practices or games during the week(s) of the Legion post season (District Tournament, Divisional Tournament, Department Tournament, Regional Tournament or World Series). During the aforementioned times, the program assumes Legion Baseball is your priority. If you know there is an unavoidable conflict between a summer camp or training commitment and the Legion post season, please do not tryout. You will not be rostered. In fairness to all who wish to compete, open tryouts are held annually. No roster position is held for any player, returning or nonreturning.
5. Players are expected to uphold the Legion Code of Sportsmanship at all times. In short: players will keep their temper regardless of victory or defeat, be good sportsmen and never heckle opposing players, umpires or spectators. Unless otherwise indicated, the penalties for any of the aforementioned rule violations will result (at a minimum) in an immediate suspension of practice/playing privileges, and a maximum penalty of dismissal from the team. The coaching staff will decide the severity of the penalty(ies) to be imposed for any rule(s) that is violated and/or for inappropriate behavior. All coaching staff disciplinary decisions are final.
6. No parent, family members, or friends are permitted to heckle, harass or use derogator, profane or vulgar remarks or gestures towards the players, coaches, managers or umpires. Again, the members of Post #25 believes in sportsmanship. Any parent, family member, friends or fans that violate this rule will be asked to leave the ballpark immediately. A second violation of the rule will result in
banishment from the park and other team functions.
7. Haircuts are expected to be tasteful.
8. No earrings or jewelry are allowed at practice or during games.
9. Uniforms should be kept clean, in good repair, and always tucked in when applicable; from calisthenics until the game is completed, uniforms should be worn correctly. Uniforms need to be cleaned and returned at the end of the season.
10. Hats should be worn correctly (i.e. straightforward) when applicable. Rally caps are acceptable when appropriate.
11. Players will sprint to and from their positions. Players will run at full speed on all ground balls and fly balls, no matter how "inevitable" a putout might appear.
12. Any outside food or drink will be cleaned up by the team member/player who brought the items. It is suggested that each player bring a water bottle to each game.
13. No spectators are allowed in the dugout during a game. This includes parents, family members, friends, girlfriends, scouts, etc. (nor is any non-player allow to visit with you during a game).
14. Players are allowed to leave the dugout during a game for the following reasons only: to retrieve a foul ball, go to the bathroom, warm up/stretch/throw, or in a medical or weather related emergency. Players are expected to perform the necessary function and return to the dugout without incident. Any other request to leave the dugout should be discussed with and approved by a member of the coaching staff.
15. Any player who commits a misdemeanor criminal offense will be suspended indefinitely from the team and faces possible dismissal from the team. The only exclusion from this policy noted is that of a traffic ticket with proper court/legal supervision. The commission of a felony offense by a player will result in immediate expulsion from the team. It should be noted that theft of any kind will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the team.
16. All players are required to help carry equipment at practices and at games.
17. Altercations between team players or opposing players are discouraged and prohibited. While tempers can flare unexpectedly, any fighting will be disciplined by immediate suspension and probable dismissal from the team. Applicable city curfews will be followed by all players, especially on nights prior to competition.
18. All players/guardians are expected to call a member of the coaching staff in the event a practice or game is to be missed. If a player is late for a practice or a game without a proper excuse, the penalty is 1 lap around the outfield fence for every minute tardy. If a player is absent without permission, the minimum penalty is an immediate suspension with a maximum penalty of dismissal from the team. As an easy reminder, any player/guardian can go to our website at http://www.leaguelineup.com/aljrbb25 for current game day/practice information. To leave a message as to a player’s whereabouts player/guardian can call 732-249-2545 (This voice mailbox is time and date stamped)or email us at jrlegionbaseball@aol.com
19. All rostered players must submit a raised seal, certified birth certificate from the county/state recorder of deeds/vital statistics office prior to the first game of the season. Hospital certificates and/or photocopies are not allowed. These records will be returned to each player at the conclusion of the season. Any player who fails to
submit a proper birth certificate is not ineligible for competition.
20. Post # 25 has accident, liability and medical insurance coverage policies for all rostered players and coaches. A copy of the applicable policy can be made available upon request.
These are rules we will live by!
American Legion Baseball - A Winning Tradition.
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