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Commitment
You show up to what you committed to, and you say so early if that changes.
Team Black Phantoms
The standards.
Published so nobody has to guess what is expected. Every applicant and every member is measured against these.
Skill can be developed. Character, reliability and effort have to already be there. Everything below is about the second category. Which is why a strong player can be declined and a developing one accepted.
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Consistency
Standards are what you do routinely, not what you do when someone is watching.
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Coachability
You take feedback without defending yourself first, and you use it.
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Communication
You call what you see on the field, and you answer messages off it.
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Teamwork
You play the objective and support the people either side of you.
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Sportsmanship
You call your hits immediately, every time, including when it costs you.
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Reliability
Gun serviced, batteries charged, kit packed. You arrive ready.
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Respect
Fields, marshals, opponents and new players all get the same respect.
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Improvement
You work on what you are worst at, not what you already enjoy.
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Representation
The patch means what you do in public reflects on everyone wearing it.
Selection
How applications are handled.
Outcomes
- Accepted. You clear the trial and go on the roster.
- Waitlisted. A fit, but not right now. We keep your application active.
- Declined. Not a fit. You are welcome to play with us as a guest regardless.
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Application
You apply against the published standards. Read them first.
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Review
Read in batches, not first come first served. We read for character, not highlight reels.
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Conversation
How you play, what you are working on, what you want from a team.
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Play together
Meet up at a game. Most of the assessment happens here, both ways.
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Trial period
A set period as a trial member before anyone commits.
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Decision
Accepted, waitlisted, or not this time. You get a straight answer.
Applicants under 18
Applicants under 18 are welcome to apply, but must include a parent or guardian name and email on the application. We will not proceed past initial review without guardian involvement, and guardian consent is required for participation. This is a requirement, not a formality.
Team Black Phantoms
If that describes how you already operate, apply.
The application asks about your play, your availability and your reasons. Take it seriously and we will do the same.