Blaze Policies

Langley Blaze Baseball Organization - BLAZE POLICIES:

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
ZERO TOLERANCE for DISRESPECT shown to any of the following:

  • Coaches
  • Fellow teammates
  • Opposing players
  • Spectators
  • Umpires (Blaze players shall not question any umpire calls and at all times will be polite. Leave any questions to the coaches.)

Failure to adhere to the above may result in suspension or removal from the roster.

HOTEL AND ROAD TRIP CONDUCT: 

  • You are not only representing the Blaze, the sport of baseball, the Province and Country, but more importantly yourself.  Act like a professional.
  • Parents will be responsible for, and accompany their players on ALL road trips/events/etc 

PARENTS:

  • Parents are not allowed in the dugouts or field prior, during, or after the game unless invited by a coach.
  • One of the main jobs of the team and coaching staff is to prepare players for the grueling life of college or professional baseball.
  • Players must prepare all lunches, water, etc themselves. Parents handing water bottles to players do their son a disservice and it is not allowed. Parents will not be there in college.
  • We have a ZERO TOLERANCE for parents discussing playing time. Coaches have no agenda and will not discuss this. We will happily speak about development, college, or future opportunities but this is done only when previously arranged and through email. This pertains to any/all discussions with coaches about players. Parents can reach out to the GM directly if there are questions.
  • Treat everyone with respect. Hazing newcomers or bullying will not be tolerated.
  • Cheer in a positive manner for all competitors. Respect the decisions of on-field officials.
  • Do not interfere with the play or competition.
  • Be courteous and respectful to other spectators, all competitors, coaches, event organizers, and officials
  • Exercise self-control at all times.
  • Respect the rules and regulations of the facility.
  • Refrain from disrespectful conduct of any sort, including profanity, obscene gestures, offensive remarks, taunting or other actions that demean any individual. There is “zero tolerance” on these points.
  • Talking down coaches or opposing players will not be tolerated.
  • Zero tolerance exists on the consumption of alcoholic beverages or smoking near the field.

WARNINGS & EJECTIONS: 

  • Any parent or spectator engaged in profane, rude, or threatening speech, gestures or actions are subject to ejection from the park by the umpires or a member of the Board of Directors of the Premier Baseball Association.
  • Umpires have been given the authority by the Premier Baseball Association to determine whether a game continues; the game may be suspended or forfeited until or terminated unless the violator ceases his or her conduct or leaves the park following their ejection.

UNIFORMS: 

  • Players shall ensure they have all jerseys and all required uniforms/equipment at all games. (Forgetting your uniform in college is a sure way to being on the bench)
  • Players should endeavor to launder uniforms prior to games whenever possible.  Look like a professional.

PRACTICES: 

  • Players that are continually late or absent for practices may be suspended.
  •  If you have a problem, you must email or text the head coach prior to the practice. Players should email or text- NOT THE PARENTS
  • All players are expected at all events. If you are injured, show support to your teammates whenever possible.

INSURANCE: 

  • Make sure you have your own travel insurance that covers you for any and all medical expenses while travelling abroad in both Canada and the United States.  The organization is not responsible for health insurance claims on or off the field.

PLAYER FEES: 

  • Payment are made via e-transfer to langleyblaze@yahoo.com. Once a payment has been made, please inform the Asst GM that the payment has been completed. All season fees, unless prior arrangements have been made, must be completed by January 15.
  • Players that are released by the Blaze organization will be given a full refund on any season fees.
  • Players that decide to leave the program on their own accord, or are suspended, are not eligible to receive a refund of fees. Season fees include games, practices and tournaments.
  • Player travel is at the player's expense.
  • Players will receive a hat, hoodie and t-shirt as part of their player season fee.

Langley Blaze Baseball Organization - Violence & Harassment Policy

The Langley Blaze Baseball Organization is committed to a healthy, harassment-free environment for all our players, coaches and members of our organization. The Langley Blaze Baseball Organization has developed a policy intended to prevent harassment of any type, including sexual harassment, of its players, coaches and members to deal quickly and effectively with any incident that might occur.

The Langley Blaze Baseball Organization prohibits discrimination based on the grounds of gender. Protection from sexual harassment is included under the ground of gender. Unwanted sexual advances, unwanted requests for sexual favors, and other unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

  • Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual; or Submission to, or rejection of, such conduct by an individual affects that individual.
  • Sexual harassment can include such things as pinching, patting, rubbing or leering, "dirty" jokes, pictures or pornographic materials, comments, suggestions, innuendoes, requests or demands of a sexual nature. 
  • All harassment is offensive and, in many cases, it intimidates others. It will not be tolerated within our organization.

A) How to proceed if you are being harassed:

  • If it is possible, tell the harasser that their behavior is unwelcome and ask them to stop.
  • Keep a record of incidents (date, times, locations, possible witnesses, what happened, your response).
  • You do not have to have a record of events to make a complaint, but a record can strengthen your case and help you remember details over time.
  • Make a complaint. If, after asking the harasser to stop their behavior, the harassment continues, report the problem to one of the following individuals:
  1. Team Head Coach (if possible)
  2. Organization General Manager

You can also report any incident of assault that has occurred to the police.  

B)  Internal harassment complaint process:

  • Once an internal complaint is received by the Langley Blaze Baseball Organization, it will be kept strictly confidential. Appropriate action will be undertaken immediately to deal with the allegations.  Action taken may include mediation.
  • The Team Head Coach or General Manager will interview you as well as the alleged harasser and any individuals who may be able to provide relevant information related to your allegations. All information collected will be kept in strict confidence.
  • If appropriate, the Langley Blaze Baseball Organization will attempt to resolve the complaint by mediation. If mediation is not successful, an investigation will be undertaken by an investigator designated by the Langley Blaze Baseball Organization 
  • If the investigation reveals evidence to support the complaint of harassment, the harasser will be disciplined appropriately. Discipline may include suspension or dismissal, and the incident will be documented in the harasser's file. No documentation will be placed on the complainant's file when the complaint has been made in good faith, whether there was a finding of harassment.
  • If the investigation fails to find evidence to support the complaint, there will be no documentation concerning the complaint placed in the file of the alleged harasser.
  • Regardless of the outcome of a harassment complaint made in good faith, the player, coach or member lodging the complaint as well as anyone providing information will be protected from any form of retaliation by either players, coaches or members. This includes dismissal, unwanted transfer, or harassment for having made a complaint or having provided evidence regarding the complaint.

C) Responsibility of management:

  • It is the responsibility of a Head Coach or General Manager to take immediate and appropriate action to report or deal with incidents of harassment of any type, whether brought to their attention or personally observed. Under no circumstances should a complaint be dismissed or downplayed, nor should the complainant be told to deal with it personally.

The Langley Blaze Baseball Organization seeks to provide a safe, healthy and rewarding environment for its players, coaches and members. Harassment will not be tolerated within our organization. If you feel that you are being harassed, contact us. We want to hear from you.

Please note: A complaint must be made to the team Head Coach or General Manager within one year after the alleged incident of discrimination. The one-year period starts the day after the date on which the incident occurred. For help calculating the one-year period, contact our General Manager.

Questions on the above policies can be directed to langleyblaze@yahoo.com