The HVCA Outdoor Youth Baseball Program is a grass roots, community program for youth aged 6 -12. To ensure that everyone who attends the baseball program, in any capacity, at the HVCA has a positive, safe and fun experience, we require that participants in our program review the Sports Program Code of Conduct (below, on this page). To ensure that all participants in our program feel safe, welcome, and respected, any complaints or concerns with the Youth Baseball Program should be raised with HVCA Sports Program Coordinator, or to one of the Executive Members of the Board of Directors.

In addition, the HVCA has introduced an online liability waiver (pdf) as part of the registration process. HVCA Members who register youth in their household will acknowledge their agreement with that waiver and will receive confirmation as part of the payment and registration process.

We hope these changes work to keep our program fun and easy to access and look forward to having you participate in our program.

Come out, learn some skills, and have some fun playing this great game!

The Hidden Valley Community Association (HVCA – The Organization) is community-based, not-for-profit organization promoting pride and wellness within our engaged neighbourhood. For The Organization to responsibly host Programs for residents of Hidden valley and Hanson Ranch that progressively enriches the quality of life and community spirit of all residents, participation in The Organization’s Programs is subject to the observance of The Organization’s rules and procedures.

As a participant in an HVCA Sports Program – or as the legal guardian for participants below the age of majority in Alberta – I and the youth for which I am responsible agree that:

• I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
• I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
• I will treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee with respect regardless of ability, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
• I will encourage my child to treat any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee with respect regardless of ability, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.
• I will not initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.
• I will not encourage my child, or any other person, to initiate a fight or scuffle with any coach, parent, player, participant, official or any other attendee.

The activities outlined below are strictly prohibited. Any participant or volunteer who violates this Code of Conduct is subject to removal from the Program.

• Abusive language towards a staff member, volunteer or another participant.
• Reporting to the program while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Bringing onto HVCA property dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons, or other similar items.
• Discourtesy or rudeness to a fellow participant, staff member or volunteer.
• Verbal, physical or visual harassment of another participant, staff member or volunteer.
• Actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.
• Conduct endangering the life, safety, health, or well-being of others.
• Failure to follow any HVCA policy or procedure related to safety or well-being.
• Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any Program participant.
• Unauthorized tampering with or alteration of personal protective devices or safety equipment provided by the HVCA or others.