KKA Softball includes T-ball for both boys and girls, Homer ball for boys and softball for youth 8U through 14U. Softball reps will attend league meetings hosted by Astoria Parks and Recreation. During meetings representatives will have the opportunity to discuss and implement changes to rules and standards that will affect the entire league, then report back to the KKA board. 


T-ball (boys and girls): This level is for boys and girls who will be 4 prior to May 1st. Players will hit off a tee and begin to learn the fundamentals of the game. The entire line up bats and outs are not counted.
Homer Boys (8U baseball): This level is intended for players who have played at least 1 year of t-ball. Games are played on the t-ball field and coaches pitch to their players. 
8U Girls: This level is intended for girls who are ages 8 and under as of September 1. Games are played on the t-ball field and coaches pitch to their players. 
10U Girls: This level is intended for girls who are ages 10 and under as of January 1. At this level girls have moved from the t-ball field to the softball field and will begin pitching to each other.
12U Girls: This level is intended for girls who are ages 12 and under as of January 1.
14U Girls: This level is intended for girls who are ages 14 and under as of January 1.

If you have any questions about what level your child should sign up for please reach out to a board member. We would be more than happy to help!

We, Knappa Kids Athletics -

have implemented the following Sport Parent Code of

Conduct for the important message it holds about the

proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports.

Parents should read, understand and sign this form prior.

to their children participating in our league.

Preamble

The essential elements of character-building and ethics

in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship

and six core principles:

• Trustworthiness,

• Respect,

• Responsibility,

• Fairness,

• Caring,

• Good Citizenship.

I therefore agree:

1. I will not force my child to participate in sports.

2. I will remember that children participate to have fun

and that the game is for youth, not adults.

3. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or

ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the

safety of others.

4. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of

the league or trust that the volunteer board and coaches have this information. 

5. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my

child and encourage sportsmanship like behavior,

supporting all players, coaches, officials.

6. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of

unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach,

player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing

to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.

7. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices

that would endanger the health and wellbeing of the athletes.

8. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to

resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

9. I will teach my child to treat other players,

coaches, officials and spectators with respect

regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

10. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more

important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.

12. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a

competition.

13. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning.

14. I will promote the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes.

15. I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time

and place.

16. I will support a sports environment for my child free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol and I will

refrain from their use at all sports events.

17. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am

one of the official coaches of the team.

 

Any parent guilty of improper conduct at any game or practice will be asked to leave the sports facility and maybe suspended from following games. Repeat violations may cause a multiple game suspension, or the season forfeiture of the privilege of attending all games.

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