Required Forms

Code of Conduct & Liability Waiver

Avon Lake Travel Baseball and Softball Association, Inc.

Code of Conduct

All players, parents, guardians, coaches, and spectators represent ALTBSA and are expected to uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship, respect, and integrity.

Player Code of Conduct

I agree to:

  • Play with heart, hustle, and good sportsmanship at all times.
  • Show respect to coaches, teammates, opponents, umpires, and officials.
  • Accept responsibility for my actions and attitudes.
  • Support and encourage my teammates.
  • Arrive on time and prepared for practices and games.
  • Follow all safety rules and instructions from coaches.
  • Refrain from using profanity, bullying, or negative behavior.

Parent / Guardian / Spectator Code of Conduct

I agree to:

  • Support the coaches and ALTBSA staff positively.
  • Refrain from coaching my child or other players from the sidelines.
  • Direct all concerns or complaints to the coach or ALTBSA Board privately — never in front of players.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and cheer appropriately.
  • Respect umpires, opposing teams, and their fans.
  • Model good sportsmanship for my child at all times.
  • Abide by all facility rules at Weiss Field, Bleser Field, and other venues.

Coach Code of Conduct

Coaches agree to:

  • Prioritize player safety and development above winning.
  • Treat all players fairly and with respect.
  • Lead by example with positive communication and behavior.
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries with players.
  • Complete all required background checks and training.
  • Represent ALTBSA professionally at all times.

Consequences for Violations

The ALTBSA Board reserves the right to issue warnings, suspend, or remove any player, parent, coach, or spectator whose conduct is detrimental to the program.

Liability Waiver and Release of Liability

In consideration of my child being allowed to participate in ALTBSA activities, I, the undersigned parent/guardian, on behalf of myself and my child, agree as follows:

  1. Assumption of Risk: I understand that participation in baseball and softball involves inherent risks including, but not limited to, serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, and death. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation.
  2. Release and Waiver: I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless ALTBSA, its officers, directors, coaches, volunteers, agents, and the City of Avon Lake from any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages arising from my child’s participation, including those caused by negligence or otherwise.
  3. Medical Authorization: In the event of an injury or medical emergency, I authorize ALTBSA coaches or representatives to seek emergency medical treatment for my child. I agree to be responsible for all medical expenses incurred.
  4. Photo/Video Release: I grant ALTBSA permission to use photographs and videos of my child taken during ALTBSA activities for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes.
  5. Agreement: I have read this document carefully and understand its terms. I sign it voluntarily and agree to be legally bound by it.

Signature

Please print this page, complete the fields below, and return the signed form to ALTBSA as directed by your team or the Board.

Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Printed Name
Player’s Name
Email
Phone

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