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PARADISE MINOR BASEBALLSafety/Team RulesPlayer and coach safety must be the concern of Baseball Coach and Team Players.1. Players must have permission to swing a bat. The most dangerous action that takes place on a baseball field isthe swing of a bat. Many injuries occur every year when a player walks into a swing zone when another player isswinging the bat. Players must understand the dangers involved if every player can swing a bat any time theywant. They must understand that the only time they are allowed to swing a bat is when they are on deck, in thebatter's box, or participating in a drill. At all other times their bat is to be left alone or in their bat bag.2. Have players have eye contact with the coach/player before throwing a ball to them. Many coaches/playershave been hit unexpectedly by a ball thrown by a player throwing a ball back in during batting practice.3. Maintain a cleared safety zone around the batter. - No one stands behind or near the batter during battingpractice. The area behind the batter should be kept clear of coaches and players. There is a constant danger ofbeing hit by a ball or a swung bat if players and coaches do not maintain a clear safety zone around the batter.4. Batting helmets must be worn at all times when batting or running the bases during practice.5. The floor must be kept clear of balls and bats. - The floor is the floor of the dugout and the floor of the battingbox. A coach must take on the responsibility of watching for stray balls under the feet of the batter during battingpractice. The walk way to and inside the dugout should be kept neat and clear of bats and balls. This rule isenforced to prevent a leg or ankle injury from occurring should a player step onto a ball or bat.6. No throwing balls in the dugout.7. Dugout be kept tidy and all garbage removed after games and practices.8. Warm-up for throwing to be done in lines as this reduces risk of injury.9. No talking when the coaches are talking and explaining drills or strategies.10. Players and Coaches shallTreat everyone with respectTreat team-mates, coaches, opponents, event organizers and spectators with respect.Respect and accept with dignity the decisions of officials and Baseball Canada, BaseballNewfoundland and Labrador, and Paradise Minor Baseball Association.Be generous in winning and graceful in losing.Exercise self -control at all timesRemember that there is no place in baseball for drugs, performance enhancing drugs or supplements,alcohol or tobacco products.Refrain from unsportsmanlike gestures, talk, language, or profanity. Taunting or teasing players onthe opposing team is not acceptable.Refrain from throwing equipment in disgust (bat, helmet, glove, or any object).Refrain from the use of physical force outside of the rules of the game.Follow the guidelines set forth by your coach for your team and program.Follow the guidelines set forth by Baseball Canada, Baseball Newfoundland and Labrador, andParadise Minor Baseball Association.

Play fairPlay within the rules and the spirit of the rules of the game at all times.Play within the rules and the spirit of the rules of Baseball Canada, Baseball Newfoundland andLabrador, and Paradise Minor Baseball Association.11. Players are asked to arrive ½ hour before game times and 15 minutes before practice times.12. Players are required to be in full uniform for games – hat, jersey, pants, socks.13. Players who are going to be absent are request to let the coach know in advance.14. Only players and coaches are permitted on the field.