Transcript Annual Meeting Presentation - West Springfield Little League
WSLL Annual General Meeting/ Parent Orientation
February 3, 2015
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WSLL
Agenda
• • • • • • • • • Welcome and Introduction WSLL Overview WSLL Programs Current Goals Recent Feedback Budget Election of 2015 Board General Question and Answer Session Board Meeting 3
General Responsibilities
• OBJECTIVE: The objective of the WSLL shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens. Article II, WSLL Constitution.
• http://www.wsllbaseball.org/policy.cfm
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Overview
• • • • • • • • Nonprofit Virginia Corp organized to play youth baseball Chartered by LL since inception Two leagues since 1991 Size has ranged from 600-1200 players VA 12 State Champions in 1984, 1986, 2003, 2005 VA 11 State Champs in 2004 VA 10/11 State Champs in 2007, 2012 Many D9 Fun Tournament Champs - recently 2007, 2010, 2011, and 2012 • 2014 – District 9 Champions at all All-Star age levels
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Fields
• • Home complex is Byron Avenue Park. This is a year round baseball facility.
• Off-Site field at Burke School, a.k.a Fenway, is also a year-round baseball facility.
• Most games, except for T-ball and 5T, are played at Byron Avenue Park and Burke School.
Fairfax County provides other West Springfield area school fields for practice based on our registration numbers
Organization
• We are part of District 9 (the I-95 District): Alexandria Potomac Central Springfield DTQ Dale City Fort Belvoir Fort Hunt South County Woodbridge Woodlawn 7
WSLL is run by a Board of Directors
• • Nearly 46 BOD members and DVs, AKA “Gray Hats” 14-member BOD Executive Committee includes: Executive VP President Secretary Treasurer Player Agent Safety Officer Training Director VP, Fields & Facilities VP, Parents Auxiliary VP, Player Support VP Baseball Ops VP, Communications VP, Special Ops VP, Technology 2 Members At-Large Umpire-in-Chief 8
We always welcome new members!
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Other BOD Committees
• • • • • • Equipment Uniforms Awards / Pics Web Yearbook Publications • • • • • • • • • • Manager Selection Tryout / Draft Operations Scheduling Scorekeeper Umpires Rules All Stars Fun Tournament Fall Baseball • • • • Registration Opening Day Closing Day Byron Fest • • • • • • Field & Facilities Challenger Sponsors Volunteer Membership County Liaison
The Board Is Not Enough (Volunteers)
• • • • • • • • • • Team Parents Managers and Coaches Practice Coaches Banner Makers Field Work Scorekeepers Umpires Game Coordinators Concession Stands Tryout help 10
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PROGRAMS
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WSLL Points of Emphasis
• • • • • Provide fun and enjoyable environment for the kids.
Teach the love of baseball, sportsmanship, and sense of community.
Provide an opportunity to join a community activity for parents.
Be excellent in our administration and outreach. Earn great manager evaluations, return enrollment, high volunteer rate, and LOTS OF SMILES.
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Programs
• • • • • • • • Seven levels of regular season and Fall play. Fun, learning, safety and character emphasized at all levels 5T and T-Ball – Emphasize training and development (no standings); “school/neighborhood” based.
A (Machine Pitch) – Emphasis is same as 5T/TBall, however there is an end of season tournament.
AA (Kid Pitch 1) – More competitive (draft) AAA (Kid Pitch 2) – More competitive (draft). Majors – Most competitive (draft). 50/70 – Fall only (challenge for experienced players, prepare players for 60/90)
Programs
• • • Spring baseball season End of season tournament (lower levels have 2 levels of tournaments).
3 All-Star programs (Spring): 9/10 (end at regional level), 10/11 (end at regional level), 11/12 (ends at Williamsport, • PA).
• 1 Fun Tournament – Spring (D9 LL teams at 8-10 and 10 12 age-level tournament). ( @ WSLL 6 teams) Fall baseball season 14
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Equipping & Outfitting
• White Pants (except at Majors), t-shirts, hats, and socks provided to keep.
• All player equipment (excluding fielding glove and cleats), including helmets.
• Trophies at every level—participation for 5T-A; regular season champs (first and second place) for AA-Majors, tourney champs and runners up for A-Majors.
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Points of Interest
Fields.
Byron has fenced batting cage available between Yankee and Ebbets and at Wrigley. This gives WSLL 3 batting cages at Byron as well as one at Fenway.
Scoreboard for Ebbets field – working with Park Authority Registration.
All 3 weekends of registration were consistent this year. Assuming late registration trends hold, we are looking at similar numbers compared to last season.
Rules.
Boundary Change (School location) in 2014 Age changes Implemented by LL Bat regulations have been modified. Please see the Little League website at www.littleleague.org
for details.
Pitching limits extended to AA and very strict (revised in 2012).
Playing rules vary by division As of 2008: All 12s in majors, but may opt out.
We continue to attempt to place children at the level they will do best.
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Coaches
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Coach Selection
• • • • • • Application Form.
Selection Committee screening for Majors managers (at least 7 members).
Review past evaluations.
Conduct interviews At minor leagues, League Directors interview and select candidates.
Volunteer Form / Background check.
Appointment by President.
Approval by Board.
Coach Training and Supervision
• Orientation (administrative, leadership, expectations, review of evaluation form and results).
• • PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) Technical and practice organization training ( i.e. high schools, local professionals).
• League director follow up for each level (rules, hot topics, techniques).
• • Mid season meeting.
5:1 - 8:1 Manager to League Director ratio, backed up by VP, Baseball Operations • • Strict game misconduct rules and penalties.
Parent evaluations (managers receive summaries).
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Evaluations (All Levels) – Spring 2014
• • • • • • • • • • • • • Game knowledge Is an effective teacher Relates well to children 4.58
4.42
4.50
Treats all players fairly Relates well with coaches and umpires Displays and encourages good sportsmanship 4.66
Motivates and seeks to develop all players 4.43
Makes the game fun 4.48
4.59
4.49
Administrative ability Practice organization Communication with parents Overall made our season enjoyable Overall Average 4.53
4.47
4.56
4.54
4.52
Parent Surveys
5 4 3 2 1 0 4.52
4.27
3.77
4.13
4.43
4.19
4.30
4.43
4.46
Rating Scale 5 - Very satisfied 4 - Satisfied 3 - Average 2 - Dissatisfied 1 - Very dissatisfied
Besides the numeric ratings, we also get a lot of comments and suggestions that help us improve!
Polling Feedback (Spring Survey)
• • • • Scheduling Volunteer Fees Concession Stand Umpires Appreciation of youth umpires. Want improved coverage. (Particularly at lower levels) • • • Communications Misc. – uniforms (sizes) Team Formation Want specific managers Stacking teams (draft for AA since 2010) 22
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Finances
• • Annual Budget: $
213
,000 Where It Goes: -
Direct Costs
(per player) Uniforms/trophies; County fees; Yearbook; Insurance and Charter registration -
Other Costs:
• Baseballs; baseball equipment; training ; umpires; umpire gear , rule books; costs of goods sold (snack bar, memorabilia, fan wear).
• Field building, field equipment, repair work, maintenance; field maintenance contract; web site/online registration; event costs (e.g. tryouts, registrations); awards; web support; all-star /fun tournament costs.
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Indirect—Discretionary
• Capital improvement; Reserves.
Finances
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Revenue Sources
Registration Concession Stand Sponsors Fan wear Forfeited volunteer fee All star fees & stipends Interest 24
Ebbets Field
If you are not parking Player Dropoff AREAS at Yankee Ahead or when
EXITING ONLY !
Wrigley Field
No Player Drop-off upon Entering
This is being Implemented by Fairfax County Park Authority to support safety and Maximum capacity (3) Left Turns Only for Additional Row Parking (2) Now you’re here – park STRAIGHT IN for all rows NOT angled (1) Left Turn Only to Enter at REAR of Parking Area
Yankee Field
(4) Left Turns Only to EXIT Parking Area
What We Expect From Parents
• See “Conditions of Registration” handout.
Set example through demonstrating sportsmanship for ALL players, coaches, and umpires before/during/after games.
• • Volunteer for league and team positions.
Support the manager Volunteer for team positions / practice coach Come to the field if any doubt about rain out.
Identify issues early.
Do not approach manager after game about problems.
Ask to talk to League Director if a problem.
• • • Pick up trash after game.
Root for all kids and thank the game umpire.
Support our sponsors.
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FAQs
• • • • • • Why can’t my friend’s child play in our league?
When are uniforms coming out / teams formed?
Why didn’t my child make Majors/AAA?
Why isn’t my child playing more? [pitching, infield, etc.] How can I earn my volunteer fee?
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- Election – Board of Director Members
Adams, Amie Adams, Greg Ager, Gene Anderson, Jon Batson, Mick Bolster, Evan Brewer, Tim Caracciolo, Anthony Cimino, Dom Copeland, Craig Dias, Scott Downey, Paul Finan, David Foss, Erik Gillingham, Steve • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Giordano, Dean Gowe, Larry Gudley, Scott Harris, Robert Hickman, Mike Holzemer, Bryan Jackson, Bridget James, Shawn Johnson, Sydney Judkiewicz, Allen Kurland, Kevin MacDonald, Micah Mills, Scott Moeller, Kenny Monaco, John • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Nelson, Mark Nethery, Todd Nutbrown, Curt O’Grady Walsh, John Pedersen, George Pelletier, Rob Seiger, Ryan Sorensen, Robert Spratt, James Stine, Craig Wagner, Michael Williams, Mike Winingham, Charles Yates, Ralph Zabko, Ron Zerbo, Mike
QUESTIONS?
Thank You for Coming