⚾️ GUARDIAN ANGELS: Tournament Protocol & Rules

 

1. Playing Time Protocol

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⚾️Playing time will be fair, but is earned — not guaranteed.
While every player will have opportunities to contribute, playing time and innings may vary based on effort, attitude, attendance, and what helps the team most.

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⚾️So, what earns a player more time on the field?
– Consistently showing up on time
– Being prepared, dependable, and ready to compete
– Following instructions and responding properly to coaching
– Demonstrating reliable effort, attitude, energy, and putting the team-first in both practices and games. 

– Being a good teammate  
– This is travel baseball — and the goal is for our team to be as competitive as possible. 

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Consistent playmaking will be rewarded as this helps the team! This is travel baseball and the goal is for our team to be as competitive as possible. 

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⚾️ What’s the Standard?

Our goal as coaches is to get every player on the field as much as possible. That said, playing time may shift based on game situations, team needs, or player availability. Each coach is intentional about managing playing time fairly while also keeping the team competitive and focused on development.

 

🚫Players are not permitted to request positions during game time. Each coach has a game plan and lineup prepared in advance and players must follow.

 

Examples of situations where playing time may vary:

• Close or high-stakes games (Late-game situations or Elimination games)

• Injuries

• Behavior

• Anything that negatively impacts the team

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      Again, we put the team first. 

 

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⚾️PARENTS & PLAYERS:  If you have an issue with playing time, these are the Rules to follow, as a Guardian Angel:

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Stage 1: The Player Speaks First

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When should the player address the coach?

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Before practice or after a practice – 🚫never during practice/games or at the tournament. 

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Players must speak directly to the coach first — not parents. The player should ask what they need to improve to earn opportunities, then communicate that feedback to their parents. Conversations must happen before or after practice (not during games or at tournaments).

Playing time is earned through consistent in-game improvement over multiple games. If adjustments are not shown, no further discussion is needed.

Only after the player has spoken with the coach and demonstrated consistent effort and improvement may a parent reach out — respectfully, outside of games, via email or scheduled call.

 

2. Game-Time Policy

 

Parents are not permitted in or around the dugout during games. Providing a drink or towel is fine, but no outside coaching or in-game instruction. Players should not look to the stands for direction. Coaches must lead without distractions—any feedback or discussion should take place after the game.

 

 

 

3. Uniforms

⚾️ Saturdays: Blue tops with gray pants

⚾️ Sundays: White tops with white pants

⚾️ Fridays (if applicable): Blue tops with gray pants

⚾️ Players must wear belt.

 

4. Arrival Time & Pre-Game Routine

Players are expected to be ready to go and meeting at the batting cages of the facility 1 hour before game time. If a player arrives late and the entire team has already completed hitting, they may miss batting practice, as we want to be warmed up as a full team on the field and on time.

 

5. Expectations for Parents

We ask that all parents continue to support our teams in a positive and respectful manner. By being part of the Angels program, we trust that you understand and embody the values we stand for. We kindly ask that parents lead by example — especially in the moments that matter most — because our players often reflect the behavior they see from the adults around them.

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Please Remember:

⚾️ Represent the Angels brand with pride, class, and integrity.

⚾️ Do not engage in arguments with umpires or opposing fans — no matter the situation.

⚾️ Respect the roles we each play: coaches coach, players play, and parents show support.

⚾️ Many tournaments enforce strict policies: if a parent is ejected, the head coach is also ejected — which can seriously impact the team.

Teams are remembered more by how they carry themselves than by how many trophies they take home.

 

6. Tournament Game Schedule Info

Tournament hosts typically release weekend schedules between Monday and Wednesday of the tournament week. Early in the season, families will receive email notifications with their team’s specific schedule. However, website links will be provided to everyone, and it’s important to note that this is the same place coaches check for updates. Therefore, we kindly ask that parents check the tournament website first for the schedule before immediately asking the head coach.

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You’ll also be able to find links to all tournament sites listed below (also see schedule tab on website):

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All American: https://playallamerican.com/9u-15u/

PlayNetB: https://playnetb.com/

Atlantic Coast: https://playacbaseball.com/ (Find 3 rivers under affiliates tab)

No Offeason: https://www.nooffseasonsports.com/

Bridgeport: https://www.fatherandsontournaments.com/

 

If for some reason, there is an issue regarding the schedule, please feel free to reach out! guardianangelbaseball@gmail.com