captain and player guildlines

We received this email from a player a few months ago. It's great guidance that some may find useful. It could only make you a better player and team. Thanks to Rob!

Captain:
1- Be team representative to the league
a) be accessible to league management and other captains
b) have a strong knowledge of the APA rulebook
c) work toward conflict resolution in scheduling matters and questions during play
d) promote fair play and tolerance from your team
e) make certain to have a representative at any scheduled team meetings
f) be prompt in sending in score sheets and satisfying any financial obligations

2- Represent all players on your team
a) dispense playing time as fairly as the competitive nature of league play will allow
b) be aware of,and willing to be flexible with regards to, scheduling or travel conflicts that may
arise with individual players
c) be sure your team knows the schedule and location of play
d) make sure your team has enough players on time to begin play
e) communicate all pertinent information to all players on your team in a timely manner
f) be sure all members are aware of any financial obligations associated with playing

Players:
1- Respect the game
a) have a functioning knowledge the APA rules
b) be competitive (play to win at all times)
c) respect your opponent, remember, not everyone can make every shot and do not "shark" or
harass your opponent
d) do not argue with your opponent (let the captains talk it out or call a division rep)
e) win or lose have fun-it is still only a game


2- Respect the team
a) remember there are as many as 7 other people on the roster
b) make every effort to make every scheduled match on time
c) let your captain know of any scheduling or travel conflicts as well in advance as is possible
d) pay attention to all matches (its a great way to learn and the more eyes watching the less
conflict will arise)
e) encourage your teammates in a positive manner (don't cheer them on by putting down their
opponent)
f) remember-you will not play or play first every week (but its a long season)
g) PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE !!!