Purpose: 1) To provide children of all skills and experience levels an opportunity to play in recreational youth sports leagues. 2) To provide a guideline for coaches so they can provide adequate playtime for all children. 3) To provide an understanding of the play time guidelines for parents so they can realistically set their expectations and govern themselves accordingly. 4) To provide parents and coaches with a clear path to follow for the resolution of grievances, real or perceived, that may arise with a play time. child’s Definitions: Play time Participation time Participation and Playing time are two different things. in practices is guaranteed Participation to all players, but equal in games for any player is not always guaranteed. playing time Guidelines on play time for certain sports is generally governed by the leagues that NLYAA participates with. Responsibilities: Coaches Responsibilities 1) To teach each child the proper skills to compete and enjoy the sport and provide a Education: strong fundamental skill base for the future. 2) To include all children in the learning opportunities provided in practices and Participation: competitions by abiding to the minimal playtime guidelines set by each team’s respective leagues. 3) To promote and ensure player safety on the practice field and on the field of play. Safety: Coaches will encourage proper technique and provide adequate training to ensure player safety before child may play in a competitive environment. 4) To lead, by example, by demonstrating fair play and good sportsmanship. Sportsmanship: Coaches will encourage hard work and dedication, thereby upholding the integrity of the sport.
Purpose: 1) To provide children of all skills and experience levels an opportunity to play in recreational youth sports leagues. 2) To provide a guideline for coaches so they can provide adequate playtime for all children. 3) To provide an understanding of the play time guidelines for parents so they can realistically set their expectations and govern themselves accordingly. 4) To provide parents and coaches with a clear path to follow for the resolution of grievances, real or perceived, that may arise with a child’s play time. Definitions: Play time Participation time Participation and Playing time are two different things. Participation in practices is guaranteed to all players, but equal playing time in games for any player is not always guaranteed. Guidelines on play time for certain sports is generally governed by the leagues that NLYAA participates with. Responsibilities: Coaches Responsibilities 1) Education: To teach each child the proper skills to compete and enjoy the sport and provide a strong fundamental skill base for the future. 2) Participation: To include all children in the learning opportunities provided in practices and competitions by abiding to the minimal playtime guidelines set by each team’s respective leagues. 3) Safety: To promote and ensure player safety on the practice field and on the field of play. Coaches will encourage proper technique and provide adequate training to ensure player safety before child may play in a competitive environment. 4) Sportsmanship: To lead, by example, by demonstrating fair play and good sportsmanship. Coaches will encourage hard work and dedication, thereby upholding the integrity of the sport.
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