Player Requirements
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Player Equipment
Players are requires to bring all gear provided to them by the team to every practice and game.
Player Expectations
Each player will be treated with respect, our coaches will expect the same. We only get a maximum of two hours per practice to educate the team, with that we expect that each player will give 100% attention, discipline and effort during this time.
Each player will carry themselves with respect and treat others with respect on and off the field.
Each Player will be expected to participate in the CT Clippers fundraising program. Fundraising details change per season and will be provided by Clippers staff.
Any player caught violating CT Clippers code of conduct will result in suspension. Multiple violations will result in player release.
AAU Player Registration (Not Included in fee)
All players MUST be a registered AAU member.- if a player does not register, we cannot allow them to play.
Register at https://play.aausports.org/joinaau/membershipapplication
When registering please select the extended coverage membership in order to use the AAU insurance for nonAAU events.
AAU Club Membership, WYW6F7 CT Clippers. AAU Registration number must be handed in along with the signed contract. (Per AAU regulations this code changes every year).
AAU Athlete Membership Fees
YOUTH PROGRAM (All Sports)
Youth Program consists of athletic participation for ages as defined by AAU Youth sport rules.Youth Membership allows participation and insurance coverages in any and all youth sports.
Please select the extended coverage. This covers the athlete for not just AAU games but for any non-sanctioned AAU baseball as well.
$14.00 - Regular Membership
$16.00 - Extended Coverage Membership (AB)*
Bat Restrictions
10u-12u Division Major Division 2 5/8 barrel or 2 1⁄4 barrel; drop 5-11 only
No bat length greater than 32 inches
12u Elite division- 2 5/8 barrel; drop 5-10 only (No Little League bats allowed)
13u Division 2 5/8 or 2 3⁄4 barrel only; drop 3/5/8/9/10 only No bat length greater than 34 inches
Drop 3 must be BBCOR for 13u division
exceptions
14u Division 2 5/8 drop 3 only
15-18u- Wood bat only (bat must be one piece)
Cleats/Footwear
No metal spikes for 10u-12u.
No metal spikes for pitchers on east shore fields 2 & 3 due to portable mounds.
No metal spikes for any players playing at the Connecticut SportsPlex due to the Astro turf. Connecticut SportsPlex approved footwear are Rubber Molded cleats, Sneakers, or Turf shoes. Metal spikes are allowed for 13u and up on natural surface playing fields.
Player Availability
All players are required to attend all scheduled practices and games. Players are expected to arrive a minimum of 30 minutes before game time. If for any reason a player cannot make a CT Clippers game, a required 48 hrs notice is mandatory. In the event you fail to notify a member of the coaching staff within 48 hrs and the team incurs a forfeit, a $110.00 forfeit fee will be charged to the player who did not submit 48 hour notice, this payment will be due prior to the next scheduled game.
Practices
CT Clippers practices will run a maximum of two hours twice a week. We start off with a brief team meeting before every practice to go over the plan for the day and to understand what is expected of each player. This brief meeting is one of the more crucial parts of our practice so please make sure your player is on time for each practice. We will also have a brief meeting after each game to review the results of the game and to get the players outlook of the game. Additional practices may occur.
Pitching 10-12u only
CT Clippers require parents to provide the Clipper coaching staff with the players pitching schedule and pitch count each week, prior to Clipper games.
No player can be doubled rostered in the ESTL.
