I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to.
I will play by the rules, and in the spirit of the game.
I will control my temper --- fighting and "mouthing off" can spoil the activity for everybody.
I will respect my opponents.
I will do my best to be a team player.
I will remember that winning isn't everything --- that having fun, improving skills, making friends and doing my best are also important.
I will acknowledge all good plays/performances --- those of my team and of my opponents.
I will remember that coaches and officials are there to help me. I will accept their decisions and show them respect.
I will remember that when I play or practice the game of softball, wherever I am, I represent my team, my city, my province, but most of all myself.
Remember no recruiting of players signed on an Softball Manitoba roster is allowed between March 15th and August 15th of any year. Please report any violations of this rule to Softball Manitoba (204-925-5673) so they may pass it on to the appropriate people. EXCEPTION: Players out of the country/out of province or any unsigned player are liable to be recruited at any time up to June 15th.
You have no obligation to commit yourself to any team between the dates of August 15th and March 15th. You can go and play anywhere at all during this time with no consequence or penalty. After March 15th players desiring a release from their current team may apply to Softball Manitoba for a release (this does NOT guarantee a release but you have the right to do this).
The use of sponsorships/scholarships or cash rewards as "bribery" shall be prohibited in the recruitment of players.
