Blue Flames

Team Parties

Holding a team party traditionally comes under the role of Team Mom/Dad. There are no rules on how to conduct a team party, but there are several guidelines that you may want to follow:

• The party can be held at a city park, a parents house, or a restaurant that offers team party specials.
• When using a restaurant (i.e. pizza parlor) ask about team party specials. This is also true for order take out.
• Be respectful of a parents ability to contribute for a team party or coaches gift. You can ask for a contribution to the party, but you can not demand a contribution. Don't make judgments about peoples ability to pay. You never know if a family has the burden of caring for an elderly family member, or if there are special medical conditions.
• It is usually appropriate to purchase a coaches gift. This should be presented at the team party. Remember be respectful of a family's ability to pay.
• Trophies are provided for all teams in T-Ball, California and American Leagues. For all other leagues, trophies are only provided for the winner and runner up. It is OK to purchase medals or trophies if no trophy is provided by the league. Keep in mind that as the players get older the appreciation of a participation only trophy diminishes. The leagues preferred supplier of trophies is Paradise Awards (322-3181)
  
• Conducting a team party usually follows a common script.
  
  1. Coach says a few words and introduces each player. He/she has some kind words about each players contribution.
  2. Team Mom/Dad presents a gift to the coach.
  3. Coach may present a gift to the team Mom/Dad.
  4. Party down Garth.