Cal Ripken
Baseball
Baseball
What Parents in Youth Sports Should Know!
The values of Youth Baseball and Softball are many,
with the balanced development of the child as the ultimate
goal. Through Youth Sports, youngsters develop and
appreciate the need for teamwork, sportsmanship and
unselfish cooperation - disciplines to be treasured for a
lifetime. Physical development of the child through Youth Sports
is a prime concern, under the safest and most
tested rules ever adopted by a youth sports program.
From beginning to end, the local Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Leagues
are strictly a volunteer effort. Concerned adults dedicate their
time, service and often their personal funds, to maintain an
exemplary program wherein children may develop into young
adults.
How Can You Help?
As a parent of a child in a youth sports program, you are
a most valuable asset. By understanding how the
league program operates, you may better understand how
to become involved in the league. Be counted as a parent
who wants to take an active part in the enrichment of their
child's life. As a volunteer program, our league cannot
survive without your help. If you are interested in being a
volunteer, please take the time to fill out the Volunteer Form
and bring it to the clubhouse. We would love to have you!
Community Participation
Some parents find it easy to excuse non-participation. It is an
erroneous notion that unless a parent has qualifications as a
coach, manager, umpire or some kind of administrative
capacity, they cannot be accommodated as a member of the
league.
There are a wide variety of services required for the overall
operation of any league in a community. There are fields
to be built and maintained, fences to be repaired and
equipment to be cared for. There are fund raising activities
and special projects. There are responsibilities that range
into the particular talents and inclinations of people found in
every community.
Replacement Needs
Each year, thousands of youths graduate from the
program. Usually, parents "graduate" with them. There is a
loss of experienced adult leadership and service which
needs to be replenished. Each league shares this
experience in varying degrees. Parents of new youngsters
coming into the program must take over where others leave
off. This is where the enrichment of thousands of adults,
each helping, each lending experience, brings out a faith
and confidence in the child that will be retained for many
years.
For every new child in the league, there must be additional
resources and help. Our League offers a beneficial climate
that extends not only to the children, but also to the parents,
families and community as well.
In The Stands
Parents should attend our League games and support the
league's activities. Youngsters who play here at CHYAA are at
an impressionable age and sensitive to parental reaction.
Unfortunately, it is the unwelcome behavior of parents at
Youth Sporting games where the program draws its greatest
criticism. Indifference on the part of a parent is almost
certain to be reflected in a child's attitude towards the game.
Presence of parents in the stands during a game should be
a source of encouragement and stimulation for the players.
While it is the prerogative of baseball fans at
professional games to voice loud, uncomplimentary opinions
of umpires, managers and players, this practice is not
condoned at CHYAA games. It is always in order to
applaud a good player or an outstanding feat of baseball
skills. However, parents must accept the fact that umpires,
coaches and others identified with the program are
volunteers and should not be subjected to criticism during
ball games, especially by those unwilling to lend a hand.
The values of Youth Baseball and Softball are many,
with the balanced development of the child as the ultimate
goal. Through Youth Sports, youngsters develop and
appreciate the need for teamwork, sportsmanship and
unselfish cooperation - disciplines to be treasured for a
lifetime. Physical development of the child through Youth Sports
is a prime concern, under the safest and most
tested rules ever adopted by a youth sports program.
From beginning to end, the local Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth Leagues
are strictly a volunteer effort. Concerned adults dedicate their
time, service and often their personal funds, to maintain an
exemplary program wherein children may develop into young
adults.
How Can You Help?
As a parent of a child in a youth sports program, you are
a most valuable asset. By understanding how the
league program operates, you may better understand how
to become involved in the league. Be counted as a parent
who wants to take an active part in the enrichment of their
child's life. As a volunteer program, our league cannot
survive without your help. If you are interested in being a
volunteer, please take the time to fill out the Volunteer Form
and bring it to the clubhouse. We would love to have you!
Community Participation
Some parents find it easy to excuse non-participation. It is an
erroneous notion that unless a parent has qualifications as a
coach, manager, umpire or some kind of administrative
capacity, they cannot be accommodated as a member of the
league.
There are a wide variety of services required for the overall
operation of any league in a community. There are fields
to be built and maintained, fences to be repaired and
equipment to be cared for. There are fund raising activities
and special projects. There are responsibilities that range
into the particular talents and inclinations of people found in
every community.
Replacement Needs
Each year, thousands of youths graduate from the
program. Usually, parents "graduate" with them. There is a
loss of experienced adult leadership and service which
needs to be replenished. Each league shares this
experience in varying degrees. Parents of new youngsters
coming into the program must take over where others leave
off. This is where the enrichment of thousands of adults,
each helping, each lending experience, brings out a faith
and confidence in the child that will be retained for many
years.
For every new child in the league, there must be additional
resources and help. Our League offers a beneficial climate
that extends not only to the children, but also to the parents,
families and community as well.
In The Stands
Parents should attend our League games and support the
league's activities. Youngsters who play here at CHYAA are at
an impressionable age and sensitive to parental reaction.
Unfortunately, it is the unwelcome behavior of parents at
Youth Sporting games where the program draws its greatest
criticism. Indifference on the part of a parent is almost
certain to be reflected in a child's attitude towards the game.
Presence of parents in the stands during a game should be
a source of encouragement and stimulation for the players.
While it is the prerogative of baseball fans at
professional games to voice loud, uncomplimentary opinions
of umpires, managers and players, this practice is not
condoned at CHYAA games. It is always in order to
applaud a good player or an outstanding feat of baseball
skills. However, parents must accept the fact that umpires,
coaches and others identified with the program are
volunteers and should not be subjected to criticism during
ball games, especially by those unwilling to lend a hand.
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