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Our Commitment to Safety
At Gardner Hive Athletics, our dedication to the well-being of our athletes, coaches, and community is woven into the very fabric of our mission. We believe that a safe environment is the foundation upon which dreams are built and potential is unlocked.
Your Role in the Hive
Safety is a team sport. We ask all parents, athletes, and partners to remain vigilant, respect facility guidelines, and report any potential hazards immediately. By making safety a shared responsibility, we ensure that every moment on the field remains focused on growth, teamwork, and the joy of the game.
Enforcement of Rules
- First Offense: Verbal warning to the player and notification to the parent/guardian.
- Second Offense: Suspension from the current session or upcoming game without a refund.
- Third Offense: Permanent expulsion from Gardner Hive Athletics programs.
Player Expectations
- Respect Everyone: Treat all players, coaches, referees, and parents with respect. Taunting, trash-talking, bullying, or foul language will not be tolerated.
- Sportsmanship First: Play hard but play fair. Celebrate team success and support your teammates through mistakes.
- Focus and Discipline: Listen to instructors during technical blocks and clinics. Disruptive behavior takes away development time from the group.
Parent and Spectator Guidelines
- Positive Reinforcement: Cheer for all players on the court or field. Let the coaches coach and the players play.
- Respect Official Decisions: Side-line refereeing or confronting coaches/officials during or after sessions is strictly prohibited.
- Punctuality: Ensure players arrive 10–15 minutes before their scheduled clinic or pick-up game to allow for warm-ups and check-ins.
Gear and Uniforms
- Proper Footwear: Non-marking athletic shoes are mandatory for all indoor gym sessions. Cleats are restricted to outdoor turf/grass fields.
- Safety Equipment: Shin guards are required for soccer clinics. Jewelry of any kind must be removed before play.
- Hydration: Every player must bring their own clearly labeled water bottle to every session. Sharing water bottles is discouraged.
Technical Clinics & pick-up games
- Registration: All participants must be registered through our official portal prior to attending.
- Payment: Payment must be completed online or confirmed at the check-in desk before taking the floor.
- No-Show Policy: Because clinic spots are limited to maintain quality coaching ratios, please notify staff at least 24 hours in advance if a player will miss a session.
Injury and Emergency Protocols
- Reporting: Any injury—no matter how minor—must be reported immediately to the head coach or on-site staff.
- First Aid: Basic first aid kits are maintained on-site. In the event of a serious injury, staff will immediately contact emergency services and the designated emergency contact.
- Concussion Policy: If a player sustains a hit to the head or exhibits signs of a concussion, they will be removed from play immediately and cannot return without written medical clearance.
Facilities and Property
- Cleanliness: Clean up after yourself. All trash, tape, and empty bottles must be disposed of in proper receptacles before leaving.
- Boundaries: Players and spectators must remain in the designated athletic zones. Wandering into unauthorized areas of the host facility is strictly forbidden.
- Damages: Vandalism or willful destruction of facility property or club equipment will result in immediate expulsion from the program and financial liability for damages.