About Us
Safety of all Comets Fastpitch Athletes is an overarching concern and to that end, Comets Fastpitch has adopted the following:
Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies
Learn more about USA SafeSoftball here
Comets Fastpitch requires every coach and volunteer to complete a USA Softball Background Check, complete all required SafeSport training, and complete the CDC Heads Up Concussion training.
Download Comets Fastpitch LLC's Minor Abuse Policy.
Comets Fastpitch encourages parents and players to review the SafeSport Empowered Families webpage (Click Here) and to take the appropriate free courses below.
Parents’ Guide To Misconduct In Sport
ESTIMATED TIME: 30 MINUTES
This free online course is for parents and guardians. It shares best practices for protecting youth athletes from abuse and misconduct. It also gives an overview of the SafeSport Code—a set of policies and standards of conduct. While Participants in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement must follow the Code, it can also be used as a guide by parents and guardians of any sport organization to help create a safer sport environment for their children.
SafeSport® For Kids (Ages 5-12)
ESTIMATED TIME: 15 MINUTES
Young athletes can take this free online course with their parents or guardians. It uses interactive elements to help children understand how people should behave in a healthy sports environment. It also uses developmentally appropriate language and activities to help youth recognize and call out abuse and misconduct.
SafeSport® For Youth Athletes (Ages 13-17)
This free online course teaches young athletes that they have a right to a positive and safe sports experience. The course uses developmentally appropriate language and scenarios to explain difficult topics like physical, emotional, and sexual misconduct.
cdc Heads Up Concussion Training
All Comets Fastpitch Coaches and Volunteers are required to have a current CDC Heads Up Concussion Training Certificate on file. In addition, we require both parents and players to review the appropriate CDC Heads Up Concussion facts sheets.
Fact Sheet for ParentsFact Sheet for Athletes - Ages 14 to 18
Fact Sheet for Athletes - Ages 11 to 13
truesport
The TrueSport mission is simple and bold: to change the culture of youth sport by providing powerful educational tools to equip young athletes with the resources to build life skills and core values for success on and off the field. Based on 3 cornerstones, Comets Fastpitch has embraced this mission and is encouaging all coaches to become True Sport Certified.
Sportsmanship
Winning the right way – with respect and gratitude for teammates, coaches, parents, and competitors.
Character Building & Life Skills
Using the sport experience to develop positive whole-life attitudes and behaviors: perseverance, leadership, goal-setting, decision-making and more.
Clean & Healthy Performance
Wellness-centric lifestyles that fuel athletic and personal success – in sport and in everyday life.
Learn More about Truesport