APPLICABLE ADULT: The term “applicable adult” shall apply to BBA Board of Directors and all adult volunteers that are under the auspices of the BBA; which includes coaches and our adult umpires that have regular contact with our athletes .
MINOR ATHLETE: The term “minor athlete” shall mean a child or minor under the age of 18, the age of majority.
ATHLETE: The term “athlete” shall mean any minor athlete or adult athlete that participates as a member of a team.
Minor Athletes who Become Adult Athletes:
Minor athletes (under 18 years of age) who reach the age of majority (18 years of age) must adhere to the compliance policies and procedures if the athlete obtains a position of authority that creates an imbalance with minor athletes, such as becoming a coach, umpire, or board member. This policy does not apply to athletes who reach the age of majority and who do not obtain a position of authority over minor athletes.