"NOTES TO THE COACHES"

1. We would like to thank you for accepting a coaching position at the Eaton Ruritan Park. As a coach, you will have a great opportunity to be a good influence to the kids on your team. The ERCP committee is very concerned with having good quality people in our coaching positions. In trying to always maintain a positive program, there are some things that should be discussed. We will not tolerate any foul or vulgar language or actions by anyone in the park. If you have a disagreement with an umpire, arguing will not do any good. The ERCP committee will not change an umpire's call. You should feel free to discuss with your representative any problems. Be as patient with your players as possible. Remember, they are just children, not pros. If you have a problem with disgruntled parents on your team or during a game, please tell your representative and we will handle it. It never hurts to congratulate players on the other team when they do good. Have fun, play hard, and win, but mostly have fun.
2. This year, as always, the park will be paying the entire cost of your team shirts. No sponsors will be used. The shirts will be your choice of color with the team name on the back and the park logo on the front. If you wish to do your team shirts in any other fashion, meaning numbers, child's name, etc., this will be your responsibility. The park will pay you the cost of our type of shirts only and all shirts must have the park logo.
   * Coaches, if your parents want team shirts, you should have someone be in charge of taking the order and shirt sizes. They should contact the shirt company, Smitty's Specialty Prints-988-6932. The cost of these shirts will be paid by the parents. This should be done as soon as possible. You may even want to ask your parents when you call them about practice times. This is your option and you are not required to do this unless you want to. However, many of the parents would like to have one.
3. This year team drinks have been included in the price of the sign-up fee.  You will not have the responsibility of collecting team drink money this year.
4. Watch your schedules and double check to make sure you find all of your ball games. We have tried to pack as many ball games as possible into this year's season.
5. Call all of your players as soon as possible and advise them as to when their practices will be.
6. Give copies of your schedule to your parents as soon as possible. Giving copies of the rules to the parents is your option. You can make your copies at Presstige Printing at no cost to you. Presstige Printing is located on Broadway beside First National Bank in Lenoir City. Just tell them you are making copies of your team schedule for the Eaton Ruritan and they will charge them to the park.
7. We ask that if you are a smoker that you refrain from smoking on the field or in the dugouts during the games.
8. If you have children that never show up or drop from your team, you need to contact your league representative as soon as possible so we can fill the empty position from the waiting list. Do not promise any child that is not currently on your team that they can be on your team. All additions to any team must be handled by your league representative.
9. Both coaches, Home and Visitor, who have the first game on each field, are responsible for putting out the field equipment, mats, masks, etc. Both coaches, Home and Visitor, who have the last game on each field are responsible for returning the equipment, mats, masks, etc., to the concession stand. Please handle the equipment carefully.
10. Rain outs will be decided by 6:30 pm. Since we have such unusual weather this time of year, the best idea would be to show up to play. Sometimes it may be raining where you are, but not at the park. If there is a doubt, call the park (986-9998). Please don't call committee members at work.

          THANK YOU - THE COMMITTEE