Parent/Coach Info.
Parents and Coaches Information
We believe a successful recreation program should encourage leisurely play
and healthy competition which fosters good sportsmanship. The Grantham
Athletic Department’s role should be to provide opportunities for, and
leadership in, wholesome, constructive activities that will enrich the lives
of the youth of Grantham.
Parents
Thank you for allowing your child to participate in the Grantham Recreation Department’s Sports program! It is important to realize this program is designed to help your child learn the basic skills and development of the sport they are participating in. We hope to encourage their confidence and sportsmanship, and emphasize the importance of teamwork and fitness and avoid preoccupation with winning and perfectionism. This is done through participation in practices and during games. Every child on the team will participate for a significant period of time in each game or practice.
Coaches, players, and spectators are representatives of the Town of Grantham and the Recreation Department, and are expected to act accordingly.
Where equal and separate programs do not exist, girls and boys will be granted an equal opportunity to participate. Please remember that the coach of your child’s team is a volunteer and is giving their time to teach your child the skills and teamwork to become a sports player. Be considerate when picking your child up from practices or games. Notify coaches if your child is not able to make it to practices or games.
Sports Registration
All participants must pre-register before each program and registration deadlines will be announced at G.V.S., on Recreation Department website and by notices sent home with G.V.S. students. Payment must be made at time of registration in the form of cash or check made out to Grantham Recreation Department. Participants will not be allowed to play unless registration fee is paid. We do not accept credit cards.
Coaches
There will be a meeting of all coaches at the start of each season to address:
Team Rosters; Schedule of Games; Organize and set up practice times; Use of Gym; Equipment
Officials (Referees/Umpires) contacts; Conduct of Coach and Players; Tournaments
All-Star League (baseball/softball); Information on how to find directions to the game sites.
Contact information for all teams you will be playing; Keys to access equipment or GVS gym will be distributed as needed. Coaches sign keys and equipment out and return when season is complete.
UNIFORMS:
At the conclusion of the season coaches will ensure that all uniforms are returned.
EQUIPMENT/KEYS:
All equipment or keys provided by the Recreation Department will be assigned specifically to each coach and is the responsibility of the coach to return to Recreation Department at the end of each season.
END OF SEASON:
Coaches should coordinate any end of season team gatherings. Receipts turned in to Recreation Department will be reimbursed. See Rec. Director prior to planning.
Expectations of Spectators
The Grantham Athletic Department promotes an atmosphere of zero tolerance for fan misbehavior at all sporting events. This includes but is not limited to: booing, shouting at officials, or arguing any call. Expressing any negative behavior or comments, threats or obscene gestures to players, coaches or officials is also unacceptable. Any spectator who does not behave appropriately will be asked to leave. If the decision is made for the spectator to leave, play will not resume until he/she has left the facility. If he/she refuses to leave, his/her team will forfeit, and the game will be over. Please help us foster good sportsmanship, and encourage positive experiences for our youth.
To contact us:
Grantham Athletic Department
E-mail: athletics@granthamnh.net