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Conference USSSA Uniform PolicyA. All players on a team shall wear uniforms shirts identical in color, trim and style, and all players’uniforms shall include minimal six-inch numbers on their backs.B. The following is prohibited from being placed on the teams uniforms: Any non-USSSA/GSL softball association name and/or logo. Any sponsor and/or company not in good standing with USSSA.C. The approved numbers are 00-09, 0-99. Duplicate numbers, alphabetical letters and/or romannumerals are not allowed.D. All players on a team shall wear uniform pants/knickers identical in color, trim and style.E. Any part of an undershirt exposed to view shall be of a uniform solid color for all players on a team. Anyplayer other than the pitcher may have numbers, and /or letters, insignia attached to the sleeve of theundershirt.F. No player whose uniform does not conform to that of their teammates shall be permitted to participatein a game.G. Each team shall wear a distinctive uniform at all times, or that each team shall have two sets ofuniforms. These two sets of uniforms should be of contrasting colors.H. No player shall attach to their uniform tape or other material of a different color from his uniform.I.No player shall attach anything to the heel or toe of their shoe other than the ordinary shoe plate or toeplate. Metal spikes are not allowed.J. All players on a team shall wear hats identical in color, logos, trim and style. The Women’s program allplayers on a team shall wear headwear identical in color.K. All players on a team shall wear socks and belts identical in color, trim and style.L. CUSSSA may provide that the uniforms of its member teams include the names of its players on theirbacks. Any name other than the last name of the player must be approved by CUSSSA. If adopted, alluniforms for a team must have the names of its players. Exception: Sponsorship, or commonstatement above or below number.M. If displaying the Conference USSSA Logo: Shall be displayed on the right sleeve.N. All players on a team shall have the complete shirt tucked into their pants.O. Sponsors, Managers, and Coaches: Sponsors: Professional appearance in long pants, if not in team uniform. Scorekeeper: Professional appearance in long pants, if not in team uniform. Managers/Coaches: Men’s - Must be in full uniform; may wear team pullover or jacket Women’s - Option of full uniform or shorts; matching other coaches

Code of Conduct - TO BE GOVERNED BY OUR NEWLY FORMED ETHICS COMMITTEEThe following are the guidelines that will be used for this coming year. Please make your players and coaches aware ofthis:Conference USSSA - CODE OF CONDUCTI. CONDITIONSA. The Code of Conduct applies to all participants including players, coaches, managers, sponsors, and spectatorsassociated with the Conference USSSA.B. The code applies to participant conduct before, during and after all Conference USSSA events.C. Participants will be held liable for damages caused by misusing park facilities and may be required to reimburse theCity/Facility for any damages caused.D. It is the responsibility of each team manager to ensure that all participants and spectators know and adhere to the rulesand regulations.II. ENFORCEMENTA. The Conference USSSA Ethics Committee will review all stage 2 and higher Code of Conduct violations, and willmake a recommendation for disciplinary action to the CEO’s designee based on the range of disciplinary action listedunder the penalty section of the Code of Conduct rules.B. The Conference USSSA Director/Commissioner has the authority to impose penalties as prescribed within the Code ofConduct regardless of the Ethics Committee recommendations.C. The Conference USSSA UIC and Director/Commissioner will collect all necessary documentation and are responsiblefor notifying the team manager in email of any penalty imposed. It is then the team manager’s responsibility to inform theplayer(s) of the penalty.D. All communications regarding code of conduct enforcement will be done via e-mail.E. Any Code of Conduct violation that is a stage 2 or higher violation and involves any misconduct against an umpire willresult in an investigation and a possible suspension of those involved.F. Most decisions will be final with no possibility of appeal. In some instances the person(s) involved may be given aperiod of time to appeal the penalty.G. That appeal must be in email and delivered within 3 days of the date of the notice.

III. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIESA. STAGE 1:Misconduct includes but is not limited to: Unsportsmanlike conduct Unnecessary roughness Reckless physical conduct and/or action(s) Casual profanity Inappropriate gesturesPenalty: Ejection from game and suspension for the remainder of the game based on the below listed criteria. If the ejection occurs prior to the 4th inning, the participant may play the next game as long as the participantleaves the game without additional incident and does not commit any other code of conduct violations (see Post EjectionConduct below).*** If the ejection occurs after the 4th inning the participant is suspended for the next game.Post Ejection Conduct (participant action immediately following an ejection by an umpire):Misconduct includes but is not limited to: Continues to use profanityActs or carries on in a disruptive mannerRefuses to leave as requested by umpire or staffPenalty: Ejection from the tournament, AND moved to at least a Stage 2 violation and will be reviewed by the EthicsCommittee.B. STAGE 2: Includes Stage 1 criteria but more severeMisconduct includes but is not limited to: Taunting Failure for a coach or manager (whoever represents the team for the game) to: attempt to de-escalate apotentially volatile situation, attempt to control a participant that is violating the Code of Conduct. Intimidating behavior and/or action Excessive profanity Perceived reckless behavior Unnecessary roughness with the perceived intent to cause harm or injury Unruly, disruptive, unsportsmanlike, uncooperative behavior etc. immediately following an ejection by anumpire Consumption of alcohol or use or possession of other drugs on City property before, during or after anyscheduled gamePenalty: Ejection from the tournament, AND a possible suspension for up to one year from the date of the incident,AND/OR probation for up to three years from the date of the incident.C. STAGE 3: Includes Stage 2 violations but more severeMisconduct includes but is not limited to: Verbal threats such as “I know where you live”, “I better not see you out here again”, “or else” etc. Physical contact with anyone (includes incidental contact with an umpire, opposing players, spectators, staff etc.) Any negative (verbal, physical) contact with an umpire prior to or after a game on or off the field Any negative contact with an umpire in the parking lot, at their vehicle or anywhere else on City property

Throwing a ball or any other object in the general direction of anyone A player purposely throws a ball at a base runner while the base runner is attempting to stay out of the way of a fielderattempting to throw. Giving the distinct impression through gesture or verbally expressing the idea or perceived notion and intent to instigatea fight. This includes commonly known phrases such as “let’s take this to the parking lot” etc.Penalty: Immediate ejection from all USSSA play for up to one year, with the possibility of an additional four years if theExecutive State Director chooses to pursue that option.D. STAGE 4: Includes Stage 3 violations but more severeMisconduct includes but is not limited to: Punching, striking or assaulting anyone Purposefully throwing a ball or any other object and striking at anyonePenalty: Immediate ejection from all USSSA play for up to one year with the probability that the Ethics Committee canask the National Organization for up to a lifetime of suspension from all USSSA participation.TEAM MISCONDUCT:A team will be found in violation of the Code of Conduct if the following occurs: A team instigates, promotes or participates in a bench clearing fight at any time before, during or after a game. The definition of a bench clearing brawl is defined as 2 or more players from the same team leaving the dugout or theirpositions on the field to instigate the above bulleted misconduct violations.Penalty: Immediate ejection from the tournament, followed by a possible suspension of the entire team from participationin all tournament play for up to one year from the date of the incident.USE OF ONE OR MORE ILLEGAL PLAYERS IN TOURNAMENT PLAY:It is the responsibility of every coach to know and understand the eligibility rules of the program that their team isparticipating in. If it is found that a player is, or was, participating in tournament play illegally, then the penalty could beanything from 30 days probation up to a years’ suspension. Each individual case will be dealt with on its own merits.Coaches, players and teams, can and will be held accountable. For the Ethics Committee to be able to deal fairly withthese situations, a protest should be filed at the tournament. Failure to report the incident to the TD will make it verydifficult to hand out penalties.Yes, I understand and agree to all the terms listed and my team will participate in the USSSA Slow PitchConference.Team Name and State:Team Manager and/or Representative:Print NameSignatureDate

USSSA TEAM UNIFORM PLAYER CONTRACTPlayer InformationName:Address:City, State ZIP:Cell Phone No:Email Address:Date of Birth:Contract 00 AM (EST) November 1,202011:59 PM (EST) October 30,2021Weight:Bats/Throws:Execution of This Uniform Player ContractBy affixing their signatures below, Player and Conference USSSA Team indicate their understanding of, and agreementto, all the provisions of this Uniform Player Contract, including all addendums and other attachments. This agreementshall be construed under and governed by the laws of the State of Florida.Each player who signs a Conference USSSA Uniform Player Contract Agrees and/or accepts an online roster addition issubject to the following:1. A Player is committed to the Conference team for the entire playing season and cannot join another USSSA teamunless released (in writing) by the Conference team prior to the conclusion of the Major World Series of theplaying year.2. The release of a player is completely within the discretion of the team.3. No one (sponsor, manager, coach, player, and/or team affiliate) may discuss or otherwise communicate with aplayer on the roster of a Conference USSSA team about even the possibility of playing with another Conferenceteam until after completion of the Major World Series during the current playing year. At that time suchcommunication can occur only if the player has not signed a Conference team Player Contract for the followingyear.4. Prior to completion of the Major World Series during the current playing year, the only allowable contact with aplayer on a Conference USSSA team roster about even the possibility of playing for a Conference team in asubsequent season is by the team for which the player is currently a signed rostered player.5. Communicating with a player on the roster of another Conference USSSA team about even the possibility ofplaying for a team when that player is on a signed roster for the playing year will be viewed as tampering which isan offense subject to suspension as Unsportsmanlike Conduct. **The Deduction of 100 CUSSSA points mayalso be imposed.6. Player agrees to abide by all Conference USSSA rules, regulations and bat testing requirements.**THIS INCLUDES ANY PLAYER STEPPING ON THE FIELD WITH A CUSSSA TEAM**

CONFERENCE USSSA TEAM CONTRACTIn consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in USSSA athletics/sports program, related events andactivities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in the program is significant, including the potential for permanentparalysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk ofserious injury does exist; and,2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROMTHE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume all full responsibility for my participation; and3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, Iobserve any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself fromparticipation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASEAND HOLD HARMLESS USSSA, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoringagencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable owners and lessors of the premises used to conduct the event(“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH OR loss or damage to personor property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.PLAYER AFFIDAVIT:I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLYUNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT,AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT I MUSTHAVE IN MY POSSESSION ACCEPTABLE PHOTO ID AT ALL TIMES IN CASE OF PLAYER PROTEST.TEAM MANAGER AFFIDAVIT:I, the manager of the Conference USSSA team noted below, do hereby state that the player noted above iseligible to compete with my team in the Conference USSSA program in accordance with the USSSA rulesgoverning this program. I understand that only this contract protects my team and sponsors from a playerdeciding to play for another team and/or speaking with other management.THIS UNIFORM PLAYER CONTRACT IS NOT EFFECTIVE UNTIL:1. IT HAS BEEN SIGNED BY THE PLAYER, CONFERENCE USSSA TEAM AND A DULY AUTHORIZEDREPRESENTATIVE OF USSSA (SIGNING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF USSSA). (A) USSSA’S SIGNATURE ONTHIS AGREEMENT IS EFFECTIVE SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROVING THIS AGREEMENT; AND(B) IN NO EVENT SHALL USSSA BE RESPONSIBLE TO PLAYER FOR THE OBLIGATIONS OFCONFERENCE USSSA TEAM UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, NOR SHALL USSSA HAVE ANY OTHER DUTY ORLIABILITY TO PLAYER ARISING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.2. A FULLY SIGNED COPY OF THIS UNIFORM PLAYER CONTRACT HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO USSSANATIONAL OFFICE: PLEASE RETURN FORM TO: USSSA.CONF@USSSA.COMDatePlayer NamePlayer SignatureTeam NameTeam Manager SignatureTeam Sponsor USSSATeam Sponsor SignatureDateDateUSSSA National OfficeDateDon DeDonatis III, CEO/Executive DirectorDISCLAIMER: USSSA has zero input and/or say on contract details. We will not disclose such information.Sponsors/Managers may attach contract information if they desire.

Welcome to the 2021 Conference USSSA sponsored by Dudley. Enclosed you will find a Conference USSSA Information sheet detailing what the Conference membership includes as well as the 2021 Tentative Conference Schedule, the Team Commitment form and Team Insurance program information. Please Read This Information Thoroughly as there have been .