Team Captain Corner
Team Captain Responsibilities:
Team Contact:
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All information and correspondence from TXSportsWaco will go to the team captains.
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Captains are requested to respond to correspondence in a timely manner when dealing with schedule changes, inclement weather, sportsmanship issues, or other request.
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Communicate with teammates and expected to pass on important information to their team players.
Team Roster Management
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Recruit teammates (21+) that are fun, social, and put people before the game
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Captains are responsible for knowing if their players are old enough to play in our leagues. Any team found with and underage player(s) on the field/roster will have the player in question removed immediately as well as a one game suspension issued to the team captain for the following game.
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Recruit enough players to fill the roster prior to the registration end date
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Complete the Payment for Registration for the Team (also see Team Registration instruction page)
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Have all team members create an account an completely register on the Player Management System
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Avoid forfeits and fees by having players RSVP for each game on the Player Management System
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Find subs for games when players are short (Subs must register prior to the game. No subs allowed in Playoff and Championship Games)
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Roster Checks:
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Starting with the first game after the close of registration, all players will be required to bring photo ID’s to each game. If you feel a team has an illegal player, you must notify us via text on the emergency line (254-307-2052) prior to the start of the game. Once the game has been started, roster checks can no longer be honored unless a player arrives to the game late. Please note, both teams will automatically be roster checked should a request be made.
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Players not on the roster or registered as a sub will result in an automatic loss of the game
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No subs are allowed in playoffs or championships
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No player can be registered after the close of registration
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Player that can no longer play due to job schedule change, injury, etc will receive a prorated league credit
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Sportsmanship
Captains are responsible for dealing with sportsmanship during the game, including:
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Managing the actions of the teammates
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Bringing up concerns with the opponent in a respectful manner to both the Game Coordinator and the referee during halftime or between quarters
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Submitting a sportsmanship rating for the opposition to the Game Coordinator at the end of the game
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Working with TXSportsWaco office on all sportsmanship issues and follow-up
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Reading the Overly Aggressive Player section of the rules for the sport
Sportsmanship Rating:
Teams will be awarded a sportsmanship grade based on their conduct:
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A (4.0) - Above and Beyond Conduct and Sportsmanship
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B (3.0) - Good Conduct and Sportsmanship
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C (2.0) - Average Conduct and Sportsmanship
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D (1.0) - Below Average Conduct and Sportsmanship
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F (0.0) - Poor Conduct and Sportsmanship
Teams must maintain a 2.5 AVERAGE in order to be ELIGIBLE for the playoffs
Once in playoffs, the team must maintain a 2.5 average in order to remain in playoffs
Referee Fees
Beginning Summer 2021; Referee Fees will be added to registration fee. One less thing we hope to take off your plate.
Below is a breakdown of officials’ fees paid per team, per game.
Equipment and Field Set -up
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Captains are responsible for bringing required equipment to each game
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Required Equipment will be listed on the League Registration page
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There is a $30 Trash Pick-up fee for any trash left by a team (water bottles, trashy etc.)
Score Updates
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Scores sometimes are entered incorrectly on accident, Captains can email Play@TXSportsWaco.com to request and update at least 24 hours prior to the next game.