GOOD SPORT OATH
I understand that this event is being conducted under the Sanction, Rules and ByLaws of the Triad Softball League. I understand that the purpose of the Triad Softball League is to provide a social outlet for players and supports in the context of friendly competition. In order to assist players and spectators to enjoy the games and in order to foster respect for our community:
1. I pledge to encourage players and supports to be good sports by being a good sport myself;
2. I pledge to play competitively, win with humility and lose with grace;
3. I pledge to place the emotional and physical well-being of other players ahead of my own personal desire to win;
4. I pledge to engage in this competition by trying hard, by working to improve my skills and the skills of other players, by accepting the physical bumps which are attendant to softball, and, most importantly, by have a good time;
5. I pledge to remember that mistakes by everyone (players, managers and umpires alike) are part of the game. I pledge to defer to my coach or manager to argue any questionable calls of the umpire(s). I pledge to remain calm and accept the decisions of the coaches, manager and umpires, even when it is one with which I may disagree strongly;
6. I will remember that if the players on the teams are not having fun or fostering our community, I am missing the whole point of the League.
By acknowledging this pledge, I agree that any athlete, coach, manager or spectator who violates this Pledge or who uses taunting, derogatory remarks or intimidating behavior or who violates the Good Sport Oath may be disciplined in accordance with the Softball Rules contained in the Triad Softball League ByLaws. I understand that any member disciplined may avail themselves of the Grievance Process also contained in the ByLaws.
Good Sports Oath Acknowledgment
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