PARK COMMITMENTS

& EXPECATIONS

Building a positive softball experience together.

SLPFA COMMITMENTS

What families can expect from our association.

  • Provide a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
  • Support player development at every age and skill level.
  • Recruit, develop, and support volunteer coaches.
  • Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect.
  • Communicate important information clearly and in a timely manner.
  • Listen to family concerns and address them appropriately.
  • Make decisions that prioritize the overall experience and development of our players.

Fans Cheer. Players Play. Coaches Coach.


The SLPFA is committed to creating a fun, supportive environment where every athlete, coach, official, and family feels welcome and respected. Creating that experience is a shared responsibility. Our association, coaches, players, and families all play an important role in making Park Softball a positive, supportive, and competitive environment.

How families create a positive

game-day environment.

PARENT & SPECTATOR EXPECTATIONS

  • Cheer positively for all players and recognize effort and improvement.
  • Support coaches and reinforce team expectations.
  • Treat players, coaches, opponents, umpires, and other families with respect.
  • Allow players to make mistakes and learn from their experiences.
  • Avoid negative comments, criticism, or confrontations during games.
  • Communicate concerns respectfully and at appropriate times.
  • Help players arrive prepared and on time for practices and games.

Respect, effort, teamwork,

and sportsmanship.

PLAYER

EXPECTATIONS

  • Treat teammates, coaches, opponents, and umpires with respect.
  • Arrive ready to participate, learn, and contribute.
  • Listen to coaches and follow instructions.
  • Stay engaged during practices, drills, and games.
  • Encourage teammates, especially when mistakes happen.
  • Communicate positively and support one another on the field.
  • Demonstrate good sportsmanship in both winning and losing.
  • Take responsibility for their actions and behavior.


Bullying, harassment, and hurtful language have no place in

Park Softball.

How coaches lead, teach, and

support players.

  • Create a positive, encouraging, and inclusive team environment.
  • Treat all players fairly and respectfully.
  • Provide age-appropriate instruction that supports skill development.
  • Come prepared and make effective use of practice time.
  • Communicate expectations, schedules, and team information.
  • Encourage effort, improvement, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
  • Model respectful behavior toward players, families, opponents, and umpires.

COACH

EXPECTATIONS

PLAYER PRACTICE & GAME EXPECTATIONS

Being part of a team means making a commitment to your coaches and teammates. Regular attendance at practices and games helps players develop their skills, build team chemistry, and contribute to the team's success.


We expect players and families to:


  • Make every effort to attend all scheduled practices and games.
  • Arrive on time and ready to participate.
  • Notify coaches as early as possible when a player will be absent or late.
  • Communicate known scheduling conflicts in advance.


Understand that missed practices or games may result in reduced playing time, as attendance can impact team preparation, player development, and playing opportunities.


We recognize that illness, family commitments, and other conflicts arise. Our goal is not perfect attendance, but consistent participation, communication, and respect for the team.

HOW SLPFA ADDRESSES

BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS 

Step 1: Friendly Reminder

The player or family will be reminded of SLPFA expectations and given an opportunity to correct the behavior

Step 2: Removal From Event 

Continued or serious behavior may result in removal from the current practice, game, or event.

Step 3: Suspension From Events 

Repeated serious behavior may result in suspension from future events. SLPFA will determine the length of the suspension.

SLPFA reserves the right to determine appropriate consequences based on the nature and severity of the incident. 

FAMILY RESOURCES

Uniforms & Equipment

Uniform details, required equipment, and season prep.


League Rules & Policies

Minnesota Softball rules, league expectations, and association policies.


Schedules & Team Communication

Weather & Field Updates

How to stay connected with your team and receive important updates.


SLPFA uses Playmetrics for all registration, communication, and scheduling.


SLPFA will make every effort to communicate weather-related decisions regarding practices and games by 3:30 p.m. Coaches will be notified of any cancellations or changes and will share updates directly with their families.