In consideration of AMERICA'S FINEST CITY SOFTBALL LEAGUE (AFCSL) as represented by the Board of Officers, the undersigned intending to be legally bound, hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, waiver and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against AFCSL, and its' Officers, representatives and successors and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me as a result of my participation in practices, spectatorship, and/or scheduled League games played at the following California locations: Poway Sportsplex located in the city of Poway; Santee Sportsplex located in the city of Santee; Hourglass Park located in the county of San Diego; Kit Carson Park located in the city of Escondido, and Whittier Narrows located in the city of South El Monte. Included in the protection of this waiver are the City of Poway, the City of Santee, the City of Escondido, the County of San Diego, the City of South El Monte, and the County of Los Angeles.

By signing this form, you allow the Board of Officers for the AFCSL to contact you using email or other forms of communication that you have provided. Signature is an acknowledgement that the AFCSL League Policy on Rules of General Conduct has been read and will be honored.

CODE OF CONDUCT: As voluntary participants in the AFCSL, participants agree to conduct themselves in a responsible manner consistent with good sportsmanship. This manner, reflective of the integrity and spirit of the League and its' participants is expected to be maintained at all league sponsored and affiliated meetings, League events, tournaments, and play. This includes 'off the field' at any League complex during League play or League tournaments. The AFSCL Board of Officers has the authority to impose penalties against players/teams/managers and other participants on all violations of the Code of Conduct. Obviously, it is not possible to list each and every circumstance which might give rise to penalties. Participants may face warnings, disqualification, suspension, game ejections, and/or termination/expulsion from League activities as deemed proper by the Umpire in Charge, Hearing Officer (Assistant Commissioner) and/or the AFCSL Board of Officers, and which is reasonable under the circumstances. The mere existence of a variety of possible penalties does not establish any requirement of a sequence of penalties. In a particular circumstance, even a single incident could result in expulsion from League activities.

The following violations require a minimum of one (1) year disqualification or suspension of eligibility, forfeiture of monies paid or due to the player or team.

1. Physical violence
2. Tournament misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct at a tournament
3. Commission of fraud (such as playing under an assumed name, falsifying a roster)
4. Receiving professional consideration (such as money or cash prizes)
5. Competing with a suspended or ineligible player

Actions related to the following violations are within the discretion of the game official(s), Hearing Official (Assistant Commissioner), Umpire in Charge and/or the AFCSL Board of Officers. Players and/or teams are subject to warnings, game ejections, suspension or other appropriate actions up to and including expulsion from the League, depending upon the circumstances of the situation.

1. Participants may not threaten or flagrantly disrespect the umpire or umpire decisions. Team manager is responsible for maintaining control of players while on the field and spectators associated with the team.
2. Participants may not threaten or flagrantly disrespect players, coaches, managers, or spectators.
3. Unnecessary physical contact with other players or rough tactics on the field is prohibited.
4. Use of profanity, flagrantly degrading or obscene language in any manner on or off the field.
5. Use of alcohol or intoxicating substances before or during a game.
6. Throwing any objects for any reason that could be dangerous.
7. Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations for Hourglass Park, Poway Sportsplex, Santee Sportsplex, Kit Carson Park, Whittier Narrows, or any other designated playing area used by the AFCSL.

Any player who is ejected by an umpire, Umpire in Charge, and/or AFCSL Board officer is automatically suspended from their team's next scheduled game. The AFCSL Board of Officers and the Umpire in Charge have the authority to use discretion and act on unsportsmanlike conduct not expressly listed here depending on the circumstances.

Code Violation Procedures:

1. Notification: the team or individual will be notified in writing of the code violation within a reasonable time following the violation. The AFCSL Hearing Officer shall attempt to ensure that written notification occurs within five (5) working days of the violation. However, failure to notify within five (5) days shall not bar the AFCSL from taking action on the violation.
2. Hearing: Violations will be heard by either the Hearing Officer, or if the Hearing Officer is not available, by a League Commissioner. A hearing may be either in person or by writing. A participant who has been charged with a violation may request in writing an 'in person' hearing. This is to expedite the hearing of violations. For violations that involve a sanction of less than one year suspension or longer or expulsion, the decisions shall be final.
3. Review: Violation for which the penalty recommended by the Hearing Officer is expulsion from League activities or suspension of one (1) year or longer shall be reviewed by the AFCSL Board of Officers. The participant affected may submit a written appeal of the findings of the Hearing Officer. The AFCSL Board of Officers may affirm the findings of the Hearing Officer or amend. If the AFCSL Board of Officers amends the findings of the Hearing Officer, it must issue its own findings regarding the alleged violation(s). The decision of the AFCSL Board of Officers will be final whether affirming or amending the findings of the Hearing Officer.
4. After a hearing or review, a written decision will be issued in a reasonable time, if possible within five (5) working days of the hearing. However, failure to issue a decision in that time shall not bar the AFCSL Board of Officers from taking action on the violation.
5. This Code of Conduct is subject to change at the discretion of the AFCSL Board of Officers.
6. Team Managers will be notified of changes in the Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of the Team Managers to notify their players of changes.

As a voluntary participant of the AFCSL, by signing this document, you attest that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms of the AFCSL Code of Conduct and agree to conduct yourself in a responsible manner consistent with good sportsmanship as required to represent the AFCSL. This includes all League-sponsored or affiliated meetings, events, tournaments, and play. In addition, the Code of Conduct covers 'off the field' behavior at any League complex while League play is occurring.

The AFCSL Board has the authority to impose penalties and/or appropriate action on players/participants and/or teams in violation of the Code of Conduct. Authority may also be exercised to use discretion and act on unsportsmanlike violations not explicitly stated in Code.

INSURANCE WAIVER: PLAYER WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT ROSTER

I, the undersigned player, acknowledge, agree and understand that:

1. Voluntarily and of my own free will, I elect to participate as a member of the softball team and League indicated below.
2. I understand that there are certain risks and hazards involved in participating in softball that may result in injury or death to me or other players including, but not limited to those hazards associated with weather conditions, playing conditions, equipment, and other participants.
3. I understand that sliding into base is dangerous to me and to other players and may result in serious injury or death.
4. I understand that the very nature of the game of softball is hazardous and risky, including, but not limited to, the acts of pitching, throwing, fielding and catching of the ball, the swinging of the bat, running, jumping, stretching, sliding, diving, and collisions with other players and with stationary objects, all of which can cause serious injury or death to me and to other players.

Further, I, the undersigned player, agree that in consideration for the right to play as a member of team designated below and in consideration for permission to play on the fields arranged for by the team or League:

1. I voluntarily elect to accept and assume all risks of injury incurred or suffered by me (a) while practicing or playing as a member of the team so designated, (b) while serving in a non-playing capacity as a team member during practice or play by other teams or by other players on my team, and (c) while on or upon the premises of any and all of the fields arranged for by my team or League for practice or play.
2. I release, discharge, and agree not to sue the team and League designated below, the field owner or other entity designated below, the Amateur Softball Association of America, or their owners, officers, agents, servants, associations, employees, or any person or entity connected with the team, League, field or Amateur Softball Association of America for any claim, damages, costs or cause of action which I have or may in the future have as a result of injuries or damages sustained or incurred by me from whatever cause including but not limited to the negligence, breach of contract or wrongful conduct of the parties hereby released.

League:  America's Finest City Softball League (North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance and Amateur Sports Alliance of North America) and all of its participating teams
Fields:  Sportsplex USA, City of Poway; Sportsplex USA, City of Santee; Hourglass Park, County of San Diego; Kit Carson Park, City of Escondido; and Whittier Narrows, City of South El Monte.