Posted on 08/06/2017 8:36:34 AM PDT by TaxPayer2000
The Atlee Junior League softball team was removed from the World Series championship game on Saturday after posting an inappropriate photo on social media.
According to the Richmond-Times Dispatch, Little League officials were made aware of the photo, which shows several members of the team giving the middle finger to the camera, on Saturday morning. It was quickly decided to disqualify the team, which consists of girls ages 12-14, from further competition.
The photo in question was taken moments after Atlee defeated Kirkland American in the semifinals on Friday.
Little League spokesman Kevin Fountain released the following statement to the Times-Dispatch explaining the committee’s decision:
“After discovering a recent inappropriate social media post involving members of Atlee Little League’s Junior League Softball tournament team, the Little League® International Tournament Committee has removed the Southeast Region from the 2017 Junior League Softball World Series for violation of Little League’s policies regarding unsportsmanlike conduct, inappropriate use of social media, and the high standard that Little League International holds for all its participants.”
As a result of the disqualification, Kirkland American was given Atlee’s spot in the championship game.
Atlee manager Scott Currie was clear in stating that the photo reflected poor sportsmanship, but wasn’t convinced the post was enough to “justify the disqualification.”
“Somebody got a hold of it. I guess they ran it through to Williamsport,” Currie said. “Williamsport decided to disqualify us.”
Coach Chris Mardigian added that the photo was in response to the treatment Atlee players received from members of the Kirkland American team during their visit. Kirkland serves as the host city for the tournament.
That may explain his team’s actions, but it doesn’t justify them. It’s a truly unfortunate way for a team’s memorable journey to end. But it’s also a good lesson on the importance of making good decisions and acting responsibly at all times.
Where did these “ladies” learn that kind of behavior? Oh, never mind.
Actions have consequences.
Instead of being ashamed of the behavior of these girls and applying some parental discipline, the parents will no doubt be outraged at the officials and sue. That’s the current state of affairs in this culture.
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Coach Chris Mardigian added that the photo was in response to the treatment Atlee players received from members of the Kirkland American team during their visit. Kirkland serves as the host city for the tournament.
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Despite what happened during the game with Kirkland & how they were treated, they should have “stayed classy” .... and they didn’t.
They should sue how intollert the softball league is
My daughter would have been grounded for a month if she pulled a stunt like this. Different times.
They should have be disqualified. Good decision.
Little witches in training. Blank them all.
Forbes is defending the little twits. I think the Little League was right to ban them. Somebody needs to teach them some manners.
Good.
Natural consewuences are the only thing that get the attention of children behaving poorly....no matter their age
Tacky behavior when they knew it would be a shared post, not a private post. Still, I wonder if the team was dealt with more harshly because they are girls not boys.
The majority of folks still tend to treat girls a little differently than boys.
There are still different expectations, even though
some gals can be just as rough, just as vulgar.
Isn’t that what these ‘Slut-Walks’ are all about, celebrating trashy looks and behavior? This is what they have grown up seeing and hearing discussed in today’s world.
This is what’s in those music videos and sung about in the rap lyrics no one is supposed to be judging.
Future DNC softball team!
my thoughts also
” Future DNC softball team”
The DNC team doesn’t just flip the bird.. they provoke a rank and file fan to go out and shoot the other team....
Here’s the lesson, girls: play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Seems a little extreme to me, these girls worked their butts off to make into the playoffs, punishing the entire team for the actions of six?
Actually,your right.
well, then, are there to be no consequences for the behavior? Yes the entire team is punished for the actions of a few. I had that experience growing up, and I’m sure others here did too. No it’s not fair to those who didn’t misbehave, but the alternative is no consequences at all. Or are there other alternatives?
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