A player is eligible in our League provided said player who:

• has signed/accepted and accurately completed a League approved membership application and release of liability form and paid any membership fees as determined by the Executive Board and approved by the Commission;
• has signed/accepted an eligible team's roster according to roster procedure;
• is not under suspension or disqualification from any NAGAAA League;
• is not on the active roster of another NAGAAA league or another NAGAAA team. Additionally, this violates the NAGAAA Instruments of Governance. For violation of this rule, if any financial penalties are imposed by NAGAAA, these financial penalties would be paid by said player;
• does not change teams during the season, except in the case of a team withdrawing from the league or if a team officially drops the player;
• competes as an amateur softball player who engages in the sport solely or the pleasure and physical, mental or social benefits they derive there from. For the player, softball should be nothing more than an avocation, and the player should not receive professional consideration as either a softball or baseball player, especially by accepting money directly or indirectly. A player may not accept cash or merchandise which is easily converted into cash when such payments are based primarily on the individual's performance or participation in the softball competition;
• maintains sportsmanlike conduct, especially immediately preceding, during and immediately following any League event while acting as a member of the League;
• properly complies with the league equipment rule as herein defined;
• is dropped, cut or resigns from a team, he may petition the Executive Board for permission to participate with another Team. This is all with the consideration that the player remains in good standing with the league;
• does not have or use alcohol or drugs of any kind while on the bench, playing field or spectator area. Any player with such in his possession will be subject to automatic ejection and/or suspension;
• signs a League membership statement that asserts commitment to the right to privacy without discrimination based on sexual orientation;
• does not smoke in the dugout/bench. A first violation will result in a warning by the umpire to the individual in question and to the individual's coach/manager. A second violation during the same game will result in an automatic ejection of the individual;
• meets the age requirements as defined in the Bylaws;
• provide an accurate address of residence in order to determine if the player is living within the residential areas of our NAGAAA district as defined in the NAGAAA Instruments of Governance.

GLASA Members Are Good Sports!

• Treat opponents with respect as guests and fellow human beings
• Respect the judgment of officials and interpretation of the rules – never argue or make gestures indicating a dislike for a decision
• Accept both victory and defeat with pride and composure, never be boastful or bitter. Exercise self-control at all times
• Congratulate opponents in a sincere manner following either victory or defeat
• Cooperate with the coach and fellow players in trying to promote sportsmanship
• Learn the rules of the games so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place
• Respect the park property and authorities of the park, law enforcement or league members
• Do not heckle, jeer or distract members of the opposing team
• Do not applaud errors by opponents or penalties inflicted upon them
• Avoid profane language, disrespectful gestures or obnoxious behavior
• Censure fellow spectators whose behavior is unbecoming
• Respect the judgment and strategy of the coach
• Show respect for an injured player when he/she is removed from a contest.

Furthermore, in order to maintain eligibility, a team shall:

• Be responsible for requiring all players on their team to sign/accept and accurately complete a roster registration sheet and a league approved release of liability form;
• Be responsible for following the requirements of GLASA Article Four - Team Registration And Roster Procedures;
• Be responsible for providing the team roster changes to the Commissioner or his delegated Officer in writing before the next regularly scheduled game the team plays following such roster composition change;
• Not compete with ineligible players.
• Designate a commission representative (see "GLASA Softball Bylaws)
• Provide an official scorekeeper and A.S.A. approved scorebook.
• Have a manager.
• Ensure that all team members in any capacity are current dues paid members of GLASA.
• Not compete with players on the field at anytime who have not signed a league membership statement.
• Be responsible, on or before the commission meeting at which the draw for the season schedule is done, for declaring to the Commissioner at what level of division play (that is, 'A', 'B', 'C' or ‘D’) the team intends to compete;

Change in Player Status - A player’s playing status is determined by his/her declaration at the beginning of the season when the roster is submitted. A team which, at a player’s request, changes the declared status of that player from Gay to Non-Gay or from Non-Gay to Gay, must notify the Commissioner in writing with the player’s signature at least forty-eight (48) hours before the next scheduled game to allow for the notification of the team managers of the roster status change. An administrative fee of $25.00 will be assessed and due in full for the cost of notification.