Transcript Junior Baseball Organization (JBO)

Junior Baseball Organization (JBO)
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Sponsorship brochure
Filled out a volunteer application, if you are interested in
coaching
Junior Baseball Organization (JBO)
Corvallis Association administered by
the Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis
Includes both CHS & CVHS
What is JBO?
• Junior Baseball Organization, Inc. is a volunteer organization providing
one of the most unique frameworks in America allowing our youth to
play baseball, the way it was meant to be played. In differing from
traditional youth baseball leagues, JBO's rules allow the player to
develop their baseball skills by playing with High School rules, namely
leading off and stealing bases. There are other minor modifications to
each age-division. JBO allows the player to grow with the field, as each
age division plays on a field designed in size that is appropriate for his /
her age. Our local sanctioned youth baseball associations throughout
Oregon and southwest Washington hold "skill evaluations" and separate
the players into 3 distinct age divisions, and then again into 3 distinct
levels of play according to ability and experience. The player plays on a
team in his local association during the regular season. Regardless of age
or skill division, each player has the opportunity to advance at season's
end to his / her JBO Championship Tournament with the same team he
or she has played with throughout the season. This eliminates the
practice of selecting all-star teams and leaving the majority of players
out of post-season play. Tournament play for all ages/levels is
encouraged.
History of JBO in Corvallis
• JBO in Corvallis has been around since 1984
• Affiliation with JBO in the Valley District is
based on HS boundaries
• JBO outside of Corvallis has a stronghold in
almost every community in the Valley and
includes ages 9-14
• The Corvallis Association will only offer the
Senior Level (13-14 year olds) for 2013 season
JBO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
JBO, INC
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VALLEY DISTRICT
Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis
Administration of both programs
Brian Mills - AD
Federal
CVHS
Coordinator
Wade Perkins
CHS
Coordinator
Jason
Farrimond
Senior Level
Senior Level
American
National
Federal
American
Junior & Midget
(11-12) (9-10)
Not offered in 2013
National
We will field a minimum of one team at each of the American & National levels as registration numbers and skill levels allow. Teams
can always decide to play up in the matrix that is set by JBO and determined by the number of teams in each association.
Age Divisions - Levels
• Midgets (9-10) Age as of Aug 1, 2013 (Not offered in 2013)
• Juniors (11-12) Age as of Aug 1, 2013 (Not offered in 2013)
• Seniors (13-14) Age as of Aug 1, 2013
– LEVELS OF PLAY
• Federal – Advanced – 90’ Diamond
• American – Intermediate – 90’ Diamond
• National – Competitive – 80’ Diamond
– Every level has a championship tournament. Corvallis has
been awarded the Senior National Championship
Tournament for the 4th straight year! (July 11-14th)
Who do we play & where ?
2012 Association members:
Albany, Cascade, Central, Central Linn, Corvallis,
Dallas, Keizer, Lebanon, McKay, Mill City, Monroe,
Philomath, Scio, South Salem, Stayton, Sweet
Home, West Salem
Leagues for most levels are divided into regional divisions.
Home games are played at Williams Field and in
some cases at the high schools. We have two full
sized fields, one that is lighted and have complete
control of scheduling.
2012 Valley District JBO Divisions
Senior Federal
Senior American North
Senior American South
Senior National North
Senior National East
Senior National West
16 Divisions – 110 Teams
in 2012
Junior American
Junior National North
Junior National South
Junior National East
Junior National West
Midget American
Midget National North
Midget National East
Midget National West
Williams Field Complex
• Ownership (We do not share space)
• Maintenance (BGCC & Volunteers)
Use/Scheduling (BGCC has full access)
• Yearly Cost – 20K per year
• Equipment – up to date, most new last 3 years
• Lights – play more games, benefit of JBO
• Design – can accommodate various levels
• Concessions – Permanent onsite
• Selected to host multiple Championship
tournaments (2013 Sr. National has been
awarded)
Differences in rules/field design
• JBO rules are based on NHSF (High School)
• Each age division will have modified rules according to skill level
• Playing under these rules, best prepares the player for the next level.
• Leading off, stealing and pitchers having to learn to hold runners, is
essential to having success at higher levels.
• Fields in JBO are designed to grow with the player’s age/ability
• Midget level plays on a 60ft diamond with 45ft pitching
• Junior level plays on a 70ft diamond with 50ft pitching
• Senior level plays on a 90ft /60’6” diamond at Federal & American level
and 80ft/55ft at the National level.
• This format allows the player to gradually adjust as they get older, rather
than trying to make a jump from 60’ to 90’ diamonds in less than a year.
Pitching / Batting regulations
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Pitching regulations vary by Age/Division
Innings are based on seven consecutive days
The district monitors the innings pitched
Scores and innings pitched are published on
the online scheduling site
• JBO has an all players bat policy
• Minimum play time is 6 defensive outs for all
levels.
Tournaments
• Invitational Tournaments
– Offered throughout the season
– Corvallis will usually host 1-2 a year
– Fees are extra
– Williams field has been the host for the
Championship tournament for the 13-14 year old
for the last 4 years.
League Format/Post Season
• Leagues are formed by region within the Valley District
• Most age divisions are in a North/South alignment
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The Valley District holds “playoff” tournaments to determine who will represent
the Valley District at the Championship tournament
The league schedule is important, as every team has the opportunity to win a
division, play in the district tournament and advance to the Championship
tournament by winning at those levels
• The focus of JBO is on the Team – you start on a team and you
finish on the same team
• To be eligible for any post season, players
must be legally on the roster and play in 50%
of league games.
What’s new for 2013?
• CHS & CV will be their own associations
• Each group will have a coordinator to train and
oversee coaches so that all players, regardless of
skill, will benefit with involvement from the HS
programs
• All teams will have similar uniforms with variations
of colors, if necessary
• Programs will practice together as a group to
maximize exposure to coaches and to effectively
use resources such as cages and fields.
• All teams will play the majority of their home
games and practice at Williams Field
Season Time Frame
Workouts for Senior Level will start week of March 4
 Teams will be formed the week April 1st
 Parent info meeting April 3rd
 Field Work day April 13th
 Uniform distribution, 2nd field workday Pictures, MLB Pitch,
Hit, Run April 27th
 Games can start as early as May 6th
 Memorial Day Tournament May 25-27th
 Schools out for summer tournament June 22-23
 Regular Season ends early/mid July, post season tournaments
can be held as late as July 21st
Team Formation
Senior Level
• All players will report to workouts starting the week of March 4th.
• Player will be assigned to either the CVHS or CHS camp according to
their HS boundaries.
• All players will continue to workout as a group until April, at which
time rosters will be formed.
• The HS coordinators and AD will make the determination as to
where teams will be placed according to the skill level of each team.
• If an association decides to field a Federal Level Team, additional
fees will be charged to cover the cost of tournaments and HS
association umpires. This fee is determined by the team.
The BGCC athletic department reserves the right to modify, add or
move players or teams at any time to align with our goal of creating
safe, fun and quality programs.
Senior Team Formation according to
JBO Matrix
Number of
teams fielded
by association
Federal
American
1
National
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
4
1
2
5
1
1
3
6
1
2
3
7
1
2
4
8
1
2
4
Coaching requirements
• All coaches and assistants are required to
submit to a background check
• Coaches are required to provide practice plans
• Communication is of high importance from
the Club – Coach – Parent – Player
• Training opportunities are offered throughout
the season
• Coaches will be guided and mentored by HS
coordinators
Coaching and Volunteer Opportunities
• These are the minimum position team requirements
from families involved in the JBO program.
• 1 -Manager (Head Coach)
• 1 or more Assistant coaches
• 1-Uniform Coordinator
• 1-Communications Coordinator
• 1-2 Head Score Keepers/Stat keeper
• 1-2 Home scoreboard operator
• 2-6 Field prep/shutdown
• 1-5 Concessions help
Sponsorship Opportunities
• We need sponsors to help offset the cost of
running our baseball program.
• Baseball Team sponsorship is $500
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(This includes, name/logo on Jersey, Name on League wide scheduling site. New all weather
sign hung on field for entire season, thank you plaque with team photo. Mention in the
quarterly Gazette Times BGCC insert)
• Field Sponsorship $1000 per year (one
available)
• Dugout Sponsors $200 per year with a 3 year
commitment
Can a player play both Little League
and JBO?
• NO – The 2013 season will not have an overlap
with any age group. Any player who is on a
Little League roster will not be allowed to play
on a JBO team.
• The focus of each of the associations is to provide a high quality ,
comprehensive youth baseball program, with an obligation to field teams
to participate the Valley League. We want players and teams 100%
committed to our program, as we promote a “team” first participation
policy. We operate under a framework that works in every other
community that we compete against. We will not customize our program
for individual players.
Costs
• Senior level - $165 base price, there are additional fees
for the Federal level (determined by team)
• Club membership is no longer required
• Fees for all levels include full uniforms, umpires,
administration costs, field maintenance, utilities and
supplies.
• This fee does not cover the “actual” cost associated
with baseball.
• Hosted tournaments are run to help offset costs, teams
will be required to help with tournaments
• Scholarships are available to families
• Finances will not prohibit a player from participating
Equipment
Batting cage on site, pitching machines, tees, screen are available
The BGCC will provide teams with:
Bats, practice balls, catchers equipment, helmets, gear bags,
scorebooks, lineup boards, med kits
Bats: The 2013 season will require all game bats to be either
BBCOR or BPF 1.15 certified. Older bats can still be used in
practice.
Helmets: We encourage all players to purchase their own
helmet, for sanitary reasons.
Players will need to provide: Gloves, practice pants, cleats (metal
can be used in all levels of the senior division)
Field Use & Access
• Players will be required to manicure fields
after use. This cuts down on labor and
material costs and prepares them for what is
expected at the HS level. The fields that they
play on, are for them, so routine maintenance
is expected from everyone that uses them.
Parents are welcome to help with this, but it
shouldn’t be the norm.
How do I sign up for JBO?
• You may register starting January 30th online,
or in person during business hours.
• Players registered on time will be placed on a
team, regardless of skill.
• It is extremely important that all players are
registered on time, as it helps us to determine
coaching needs as well as facility usage
Summary
• Players will be assigned to one of two associations, based on
where they live (HS boundaries)
• Players will work out as a group and then be put on teams
according to skill level
• Fields grow with age skill
• Traditional baseball rules
• Program is designed to prepare players for the next level
• Majority of season is in better weather
• Start with team finish with team
• Tournaments are encouraged
• Play against kids with similar skill from the entire Valley
• Williams Field – Lighted, well maintained
• Program and team philosophy of each HS
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Questions?
Resources:
www.valleyleaguesports.com
www.bgccorvallis.org/athletic/baseball
www.juniorbaseballorg.com
Brian W. Mills – Athletic Director,
[email protected]
• Jason Farrimond – CHS coordinator,
[email protected]
• Wade Perkins – CVHS coordinator,
[email protected]