Built around standards, not numbers.
What the patch means.
We are selective on purpose, and building across the United States one qualified member at a time.
The one non-negotiable
Call your hits
Call your hits. Immediately, every time, including when it costs you the game. It is the only standard where a single failure ends a trial.
Ten standards, published.
- 01
Commitment
You show up to what you committed to, and you say so early if that changes.
- 02
Consistency
Standards are what you do routinely, not what you do when someone is watching.
- 03
Coachability
You take feedback without defending yourself first, and you use it.
- 04
Communication
You call what you see on the field, and you answer messages off it.
- 05
Teamwork
You play the objective and support the people either side of you.
- 06
Sportsmanship
You call your hits immediately, every time, including when it costs you.
- 07
Reliability
Gun serviced, batteries charged, kit packed. You arrive ready.
- 08
Respect
Fields, marshals, opponents and new players all get the same respect.
- 09
Improvement
You work on what you are worst at, not what you already enjoy.
- 10
Representation
The patch means what you do in public reflects on everyone wearing it.
Chapters, not franchises.
No chapters active yet
No regional chapters are active. When one is, it will be listed here with its region and status. We would rather show an empty list than imply a national presence we do not have.
Interested in representing Black Phantoms in your area? Apply as a member first regional representation comes from people who have already met the standards.
Before you register.
Is Team Black Phantoms open to anyone?
No. We are built around standards, not numbers. Applications are reviewed against commitment, coachability, communication, reliability and conduct.
Do I need competition experience?
No. Skill is developed. What has to already be there is character, reliability and effort.
Is there a trial period?
Yes. A trial period lets both sides find out whether it is a fit before anyone commits.
I am under 18 — can I apply?
Applicants under 18 must include a parent or guardian name and email on the application. Guardian consent is required before any further contact or participation.
Read the standards. Then decide.
If they describe how you already operate, tell us. If they do not, the standards are not the part that should change.