Transcript 2014 Coaches Meeting Agenda - Spokane Indians Youth Baseball

2014 Coaches Meeting Agenda
1.
Welcome and Introductions
9. BR Sportsmanship Award - Dana
2.
Schedule - Dana
10.Rockwood Health System - Nick
3.
Fields – Practice and Game – Leroy
11.Tournaments - Sterling
4.
Make ups and reporting scores
12. Umpires – Bob Francis
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American and National divisions
13. Coaches info page -
6.
Team Binders/Coach Packets – Jeff
14. Rules Matrix –
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Codes of Conduct – Chuck
15. All Stars – James Whiteley
8.
Bambino Buddy Ball - Leslie
15.Misc. Information - Dana
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Schedule
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Double Header Weekend is April 18 and 19
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Every team will play a double header either Saturday or Sunday
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9’s and 11’s play on Saturday
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10’s and 12’s play on Sunday
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Photos will be taken on your game day
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Pitching starts over on Friday
Make up game days
• Friday May 8th
• Friday May 29th
• All games must be made up prior to the City Championship
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National Division
• Some games may be scheduled for Friday (9-11) or Saturday (10-12)
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City Championships – June 12 - 17
• Games start Friday June 12th
• Double elimination
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Fields – Practice and Game
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Please take the time to clean up the dugout and seating area after each game
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Game fields
• Teams should expect to play 1-2 games in North Idaho if you have a NI team in your division
• 12U National division should expect 1-2 games at Martella field in Medical Lake
• Spokane game fields – Dwight Merkel, Franklin Park, Chief Garry, Mead JV softball, Mountainside, Clark Park, East Valley, Liberty
Lake, Harmon Park
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Practice Fields – Leroy Woodrich
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One field assigned for the season – 2 hour block
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Practice field may be cancelled if the field is needed for a game
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Online scheduling
• Website is appointment-plus.com
• User name is your email address, password is your last name and last 4 digits of your mobile phone number
• Email [email protected] with your top two days and area of town you would like to practice
• Once fields are assigned you can login and grab additional fields as needed
• Please review the rules for your practice location
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Make up game how to and reporting game scores
Make up game – any game that is unable to be started or completed
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It will be the responsibility of the coaches to agree to a makeup date and time.
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Then notify [email protected] who will work to find a field, schedule the field prep and schedule and umpire or umpires.
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Make sure you include the other coach on your e-mail and make it clear what team you are with and what game you re attempting to reschedule.
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Friday and the weekend are the best dates for makeup games because of field availability.
Reporting game scores: Home team to report scores within 24 hours.
If the home team doesn’t post after 24 hours the visiting team
can post.
1) Go to the SIYB website. Spokaneindiansyouthbaseball.org or siyb.org
2) Scroll down to - Post Game Scores
3) Enter your email address. If you are having trouble logging in it is usually because you are not using the same email address that you used to register as a coach.
Enter the Password (124648)
1) You will see your team name listed and all of your games. Click the team link and enter the score and check the box that the game has been completed. If you
don't click the box it won't show up. Please be sure to enter the correct score in the boxes - it will automatically update the standings. Please update timely so we
can avoid emails from parents and coaches.
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American and National Divisions
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Coaches Binder/Packet
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Line Up Cards
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Birth Certificates
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Parent and Coaches Code of
Conduct forms
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Pouch with Bob Robertson
Sportsmanship Pins
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Description and Sportsmanship
log
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2 dozen baseballs
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Sponsor offers
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Codes of Conduct
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Parent Code of Conduct
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Signed by every parent
Coaches Code of Conduct
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Signed by every coach
Codes of Conduct – Coaches
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New for 2015
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Codes of Conduct – Parents
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Spokane Indians Youth Baseball has implemented a Parent Code of Conduct to send an important message about the proper role
of parents in supporting their child in sports. Parents are required to read, understand, and sign this form and give it to their
coach prior to the season starting. Coaches will need to carry the signed documents with them to every game (along with each
player’s birth certificate) in a binder provided by Spokane Indians Youth Baseball. The SIYB Board will handle random spot checks
throughout the 2014 season.
1. Parents shall control emotions while emphasizing ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play.
2. Courtesy is to be shown to opponents, fans and umpires. No criticisms, direct abuse, yelling from the sidelines, profane language/gestures.
Spectators should refrain from using any type of artificial noise makers as such items are considered disruptive and unsportsmanlike
toward opponents and umpires.
3. We will not question an umpire’s call. Coaches are the only ones who can address this.
4. Parents will remain off the field and out of the dugouts unless invited by the coach.
5. Parents will help emphasize team spirit, unity effort and success.
6. Concerns, questions or ideas from any and all spectators to coaches should be handled away from the field.
7. Please assist the league’s reputation by leaving each dugout, ballpark, tournament site in better shape than when you arrived.
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Our organization’s goal is to ensure that our players, coaches, teams and parents have the best baseball experience possible. We
believe that adherence to the above rules should ensure this goal. There may be times that disciplinary action will need to be
taken: Any Spokane Indians Youth Baseball Board member, Commissioner or on-duty Umpire can remove a parent/attendee that
acts in an inappropriate manner from the ballpark/facility. They will also be suspended from the following game. Repeat
violations may lead to a more severe suspension.
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Bambino Buddy Ball
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For players age 5-20 that have mental or physical challenges.
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Usually 80-100 teams
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6 players on a team.
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Opening day on Saturday May 9th
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Six week season runs from May 9th to June 14th
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After Opening day all games on Sunday from 1-5 at Shadle
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Buddy system – Buddies help players swing a bat, round the bases and catch the ball
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Players get a full major league uniform
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Games are usually 3 innings minimum with a maximum time limit of 1 hour.
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We are requesting all 11 and 12U teams to participate. Need 4 teams each week.
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Sign your team up tonight.
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All participating teams will be eligible to win a $100 pizza party.
Before the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division, our special needs kids were often unable to enjoy the game of baseball. Now,
through the assistance of a special buddy, they are able to enjoy the same thrills of batting, hitting and throwing just
like the other kids. The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division opens up a whole new world to our challenged kids – not only
do they experience the thrill of participating, they also get to experience team play and camaraderie.
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Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Award
To be awarded by the opposing team to the player that most
exemplifies the following characteristics:
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Abides by the rules of the game
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Plays fair and hard
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Follows the directions of the coach
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Shows respect for the other team and their effort
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Offers encouragement to teammates and is a leader
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Shows respect for the umpires judgment calls
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Ends the game smoothly – shows class in victory and defeat
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Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Award
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This award will be given out at home plate at the end of every game. The goal is to end every game in
a positive fashion and to give a player an opportunity to be recognized for outstanding behavior.
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We recommend that your team appoint a group of 2-3 parents to look for the 7 sportsmanship
qualities above.
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The coaches packet will include a checklist with a more detailed description of the 7 qualities for
players to read.
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At the end of the season ONE (coach will need to decide in the case of a tie) player from each team
that receives the most pins will be invited to a special Pony Sportsmanship Recognition Night at a
Spokane Indians game on TBD.
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Player will receive two tickets to the game, $10 in Indians bucks and giveaways
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All players will be recognized on the field before the game and one player will throw out the
first pitch.
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THIS IS NOT A PLAYER OF THE GAME or MVP AWARD.
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Rockwood
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Tournaments
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Cinco de Mayo – 9-13U - added a 13U division
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May 1-3
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66 teams in 2014
Memorial Day Super Bash – 9-13U
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May 22-25
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76 teams in 2014
Best in the Northwest Invitational presented by Kimmel Athletic - 9-16U
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June 5-7
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87 Teams in 2014
Umpires – Inland EmpireBaseball Umpires Assoc.
• New SIYB Assignor
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Bob Francis – 230-5045 or [email protected]
Misc Information
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League structure and operating board
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We are working on a new structure that will include the following:
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Board of Trustees
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Baseball Operating Committee
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Traditional Board Positions
2015 Coaches Info Page
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Coaches Handbook – local rules, all coaches need to read. Recommend printing it.
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Rules Matrix
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Pony National Rule Book
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Cal Ripken National Rule Book – for all star coaches only
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Major League Rule Book
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Insurance Certificates – additional insured
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Posting game score instructions
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Codes of Conduct
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Sportsmanship Pin info/instructions
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2015 Rules Matrix
League
Playing Rules
9U
10U
11U
12U
GAME LENGTH
GAME TIME
PLAYERS ENTRANCE
INNINGS REQUIRED
10 Run Rule
5 RUN LIMIT per Inning
6 Innings
No New After 2 Hrs
Top of 4th
3 - Field
Yes
No
6 Innings
No New After 2 Hrs
Top of 4th
3 - Field
Yes
No
7 Innings
No New After 2 Hrs
Top of 4th
3 - Field
Yes
No
7 Innings
No New After 2 Hrs
Top of 4th
3 - Field
Yes
No
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Not Encouraged
No
Yes
Yes
3/8
40
No
44
Not Encouraged
No
Yes
Yes
3/8
40
No
48
Not Encouraged
Yes
Yes
Yes
4/10
40
No
48
Not Encouraged
Yes
Yes
Yes
4/10
40
No
9 or 10 or Entire
2 5/8
No
Yes
No
60
Yes
No
Yes
9 or 10 or Entire
2 5/8
No
Yes
No
60
Yes
Yes
Yes
9 or 10 or Entire
2 5/8
Yes
Yes
Yes
70
Yes
Yes
Yes
9 or 10 or Entire
2 5/8
Yes
Yes
Yes
70
Yes
Yes
Yes
PITCHING
PITCHING DIST
Breaking Ball
BALKS
WALKS / STRIKEOUTS
Intentional Walks (no Pitches)
Innings Pitched (Game/Week)
Hrs Rest from Game Start
Fake to Third
BATTING / RUNNING
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BATTING ORDER
BAT MAX DIAMETER
METAL CLEATS
STEALING
LEAD OFF
BASE LENGTH
STEAL HOME ON PASSED BALL
Droped 3rd Strike Rule
Electronics in Dugout
All Stars
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Misc Information
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SIYB Operating Structure:
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Board of Trustees – 7 person board (2 SYSA, 2 Spokane Indians, 2 former Pony, 1 at-large)
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Baseball Operating Committee
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Traditional Board Positions
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Volunteers needed for the BOC
Five person rules committee – Five Members of the BOC - more nimble decision making. Group will review all appeals and
vote on issues that arise during season.
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Head and Assistant coaches must register online
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Register in Bonzi – e-mail to [email protected] or drop off your Photo ID.
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ID only required the first year
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Background checks performed on every coach and volunteer