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2017 New Player Packet

Welcome to the AXE Fastpitch Softball Club. Welcome to a new level of girls’ softball…a higher level of competitiveness. Our team is a partnership between players, coaches and parents. We all need each other to make this opportunity work. Communication, positive attitude, trust, team relationship and hard work are the commitments we must make to each other and ourselves to achieve ultimate success and be the best that we can be. It must also be a common goal for us to all have fun while becoming top level performers.

Please do not be afraid to ask questions or voice your concerns. Our coaches are here to help you and we can only do that if we know what concerns you may have. We also encourage you to ask questions as well. You may not always get the answer you want, however we must have an open line of communication.

Parents, be supportive of your daughter. She will have good games and most likely she will have some rough games. No matter what the situation, make sure she knows you are behind her and proud of her. I promise you, we are! Always keep in mind, these girls and their development into top level softball players is our main concern.

Everyone must understand that we are a competitive traveling team. We will do our best to get everyone some playing time, however, there will be times that we, as coaches, must field what we believe to be our best nine. We want to win and I’ll promise you our competition will be doing the same. Also remember that every position on the field is important. Not every player is suited to pitch, play outfield, play infield or catch. Our job, as coaches, is to determine what position best suits your daughter for the team. During “pool” games we will have the opportunity to move girls around for learning purposes, however when tournament games begin we must have solid playing positions for each girl… their primary position. Our coaches meet and welcome your support regarding this issue.

Practice is a must for a good competitive team and it will be required for all players. We do understand that certain unavoidable conflicts may occur and we will deal with those as necessary as long as advance notice is given. Please remember that while we want the girls to have fun and enjoy the game of softball, practice is hard work! She must be prepared physically and mentally for each game. We expect all the girls to put forth 110% at all times. We have taken the time to carefully select the players that we believe to have the best potential to play and a passion for the sport therefore everyone understands the importance of good, thorough practice.

AXE Xpectations:
Attitude: As a member of the AXE Fastpitch Softball Club you will be expected to maintain a positive attitude towards your coaches, parents, teammates, umpires and opponents at all times. A “bad attitude” rubs off on the rest of the team and will not be tolerated. A player exhibiting a bad attitude will get time on the bench and/or removal from the team. Some of the most visible signs of having a “bad attitude” include back talking and/or cursing, excuse making, not hustling and consistently missing practice.

Practice: This is a team sport and requires team effort. You will hurt your team if you do not attend practice. Coaches will expect you at practice and on time. We have a limited amount of time and must start on time every practice. Missing too many practices may lead to removal from the team.

Image Projection: We want to project a positive image to all those involved in a game with us. It is easy to be loud, sassy and unsportsman like. It is easy to be a poor loser and a bad winner. It is well worth it to be nice and polite and completely outclass the opponent and follow that by being a gracious winner. You want to be remembered. Do it by being polite and dominating. Do not confuse this with team enthusiasm. Keep the cheers and chatter up. Just keep negative comments out of games and leave the umpires to the coaches.

Parental Instructions: Parents, please refrain from coaching the girls from the stands. We encourage chatter, cheers and team enthusiasm, but leave the coaching to the coaches. We need the girls to hear the coaches and follow our instructions. We know the game strategy.

In closing, we are excited that you have chosen to play with the AXE Fastpitch Softball Club. We look forward to all the hard work and rewarding experiences we will share together as we build a positive, classy, fun, competitive and dominating organization.
PLAYER INFORMATION
PARENT/EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
MEDICAL RELEASE INFORMATION
I hereby give permission for any and all medical attention necessary to be administered to my child in the event of accident, injury, sickness, etc., under the direction of either of the person(s) designated below, until such time as I may be contacted. If neither person(s) designated below can be contacted, I give my permission for treatment of my child as may be required subsequent to a determination made by the appropriate health care professional who is present. This release is effective until revoked, in writing, by me. I also hereby assume responsibility for payment of such treatment.
PARENT AGREEMENT
It is the objective of AXE Fastpitch Softball Club to teach the girls of this club the ideals of good sportsmanship, loyalty, courage, and reverence. Our primary goal is to build character in our children. Because of the excitement and high emotion of some of our games, we thought it important to express some guidelines regarding what we expect from you, our parents, and your children. Please know that we encourage cheering, and exuberance, but please be careful to express this in a positive manner.

> We will not tolerate any behavior on the playing field or in the stands that would hinder the spirit of sportsmanship and cooperation or would cast the AXE Fastpitch Softball Club in a negative light.

> At no time will we permit abusive language or profanity.

> Umpires will be addressed only by the coach/manager.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in a player, parent, or both facing disciplinary actions. Serious or repeated offenses could result in suspension or release from the team.

EQUIPMENT
All equipment purchased with team funds is the property of the AXE Fastpitch Softball Club and must be returned to the team upon separation from the club. Examples of club purchased equipment includes but is not limited to: Helmets, Bags, Uniforms, Nets, Machines and Balls

FUND RAISING
Registration covers only a portion of the cost of team operation. Parent/child may be required to participate in fund raising activities during the season. Your support will allow us to improve the quality of our team while at the same time holding down the cost of registration.
PLAYER AGREEMENT
It is understood that players and parents do join the AXE Fastpitch Softball Club on an entirely voluntary basis. Accordingly, parents hereby agree to hold harmless, release from liability, and completely indemnify AXE Fastpitch Softball Club, and each of its officers, directors, and commissioners from any injury which might happen during any practice, game, tournament, or in-route to or from any team activities, and further acknowledges the non-liability of AXE Fastpitch Softball Club and any of its officers from any action by a team’s managers/coaches/parents.

Each player will be required to pay a sign-up fee of $250.00 to join AXE Fastpitch Softball Club. Monthly dues are due by the15th of each month. The due amount is to be determined by team based on current financial needs and subject to change as needed. Once a tournament has been played, all financial transactions are final. A player who leaves the club for any reason will not receive any type of refund. All equipment/uniforms purchased with team funds are the property of the AXE Fastpitch Softball Club and must be returned upon separation from the team. Player/Parent may terminate the player agreement at anytime provided that a 30 day written notice was given to the coach/manager.

Player agrees to arrive on time to regularly scheduled practices, games and or tournaments. Should it become necessary for a player to miss a team function, it is the responsibility of that player to inform the coach/manager of their absence. Furthermore player will positively represent the AXE Fastpitch Softball Club at all team related functions.

It is further understood that AXE Fastpitch Softball Club will not tolerate any manner of un-sportsmanlike behavior by anyone toward players, teams, coaches, or umpires and reserves the right to suspend or permanently ban any player or parent who does not abide by this standard.
Upon submission of this new player packet, both the player and parents understand and agree to abide by the terms of this agreement with AXE Sports Association, Inc.
 

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