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Online Background Check and Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability

All Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Volunteers must complete and submit a Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability form and an Online Background Check.

Step 1: Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability Form

  1. Download the Form: CLICK HERE to download the PDF of the Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability form.
  2. Complete the Form: Print, sign, and submit the form using one of the following methods:
    • In-Person: Hand it to your League Representative.
    • Mail: Send it to GGSA, PO Box 460843, Garland, TX 75046.
    • Email: Scan or take a photo of the signed form and email it to ggsafields@gmail.com.

Step 2: Online Background Check

  1. Background Check: CLICK HERE to start the Online Background Check process. (The league covers the cost of the Background Check).
  2. Authorization: Once your Online Background Check is submitted, we will contact you to confirm your authorization to coach.
How to Reserve a Practice Field

Request by Text: Managers can text 214-621-0705 on Thursdays to reserve a field at Winters Softball Complex for the following week (Monday-Sunday). Confirmation will be sent by text.
  • Time Slots: 10U and older: 2-hour blocks
  • T-ball and 8U: 1-hour blocks
Other fields:
  • Available through the Garland Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) website or by calling 972-205-2750.
  • Fields include Cullom, Crossman, Lou Huff, and Bill Cody Park.
  • Guaranteed Garland PARD slots require registration and a fee of $20 per hour

 

Policies for Managers

A. Managers and assistants should read the bylaws and standing rules carefully.
B. Each manager should meet with their team's parents to explain the association's functions.
C. Each manager is responsible for controlling their players' and players' parents' unsportsmanlike comments or remarks. This sport is for girls to learn, compete, and have fun.
D. No player shall practice with a team unless they have been officially assigned to that team and have completed registration.
E. Managers who have complaints about other managers shall contact the league representative, Vice President, or President.
F. Complaints regarding umpires should be taken to the umpire representative.
G. At the end of the season, managers shall be responsible for returning any GGSA-borrowed equipment to a League Rep. If the equipment is not turned in by closing ceremonies, the deposit check will be cashed.
H. Managers of home teams of the early game shall place bases at their respective locations, and managers of home teams of the last game shall pick up bases and return them to the designated area. Managers must report defective equipment to their League representative.
I. It is mandatory for all managers to participate in any association-approved fundraising project.
J. It is strongly recommended that all new managers of the association, who will be coaching teams ages four through twelve, attend any league-sponsored training session.
K. After the end of the game, each team shall be responsible for cleaning up their side of the stands and their dugouts.
L. No parking inside the complex.
M. Pitching machines may not be used if the grounds (infield and/or outfield) are wet.
N. Coaches and players are never allowed to jump the fence to practice when the complex is locked.