All players who are invited to join the Wallingford Cardinals organization, along with their parents, are required to read and sign the Commitment Letter and  PLAYER CONTRACT before being accepted as a member of the team.

I understand that the “WALLINGFORD CARDINALS” organization and coaches will make considerable commitments and sacrifices to ensure a successful season and that these commitments and sacrifices are being made for my benefit.

Besides committing to play, I understand that I will have to make certain other commitments and sacrifices, and among these are:

I WILL attend ALL practices and practice games, ALL team meetings, and ALL scheduled tournament games.

I WILL abide by ALL of the team and Wallingford Cardinals organization rules and regulations.

I WILL control my temper at all times.

I WILL give 100% effort in both practice and games.

I WILL show respect for my teammates, my coaches, umpires, fans, and opposing team players and coaches at all times.

I WILL play as a team player, and not as an individual.

I WILL subdue my pride in victory, and, as long as I have done my best, I will hold my head high in defeat.

I WILL accept proper discipline without complaining.

I WILL apply what is taught to me so that I may improve myself both as a player and as a person.

I WILL help and participate in events sponsored by the Wallingford Cardinals (field clean-up, fundraising, equipment moves, etc.), that are for the benefit of the team, the organization, and myself.

I WILL NOT engage in gossip or backbiting or be a part of a group clique, and I will treat each of my teammates as my best friend while on the field and on trips.

I WILL NOT engage in social media activities which reflect poorly on myself or the Cardinals Program, such as online bullying and/or posting videos with excessive swearing or inappropriate language

I WILL NOT complain about the position or positions I am asked to play, nor will I complain about the amount of playing time I receive.