Transcript BALDWINSVILLE BEES BASEBALL HANDBOOK

WELCOME TO THE
2014
BALDWINSVILLE
BEES BASEBALL
PRE-SEASON
MEETING
INTRODUCTIONS - COACHES
Dave Penafeather - Head Varsity Coach
 Mark Bader – Assistant Coach
 Chris Savacool – Assistant Coach
 John Pallotta – JV Head Coach
 Luke Smith – 8th/9th Grade Coach
 Pat Chetney – 8th/9th Grade Coach
 Bob Paul – 7th/8th Grade Coach
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BEFORE WE GET STARTED
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Reminders:
1. sign in under grade level
2. pick up paperwork
*pre-participation form
*concussion sheet
*academic check up sheet
PROGRAM LEVELS
Varsity
 JV
 8th/9th
 7th/8th
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We play in a very competitive league
 Looking for committed student/athletes 6
days a week
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PAPERWORK
Medical (Tri-fold 3 pages)
- PARENTS MUST SIGN FIRST – THEN TAKE TO
SCHOOL NURSE!!!
- Must have up to date physical
- Must also be cleared for PE classes
 Academic Check-Up Sheet
 Concussion Form (Parent & Player must sign)
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MUST HAVE ALL PAPERWORK IN AND
SIGNED CORRECTLY IN ORDER TO
TRYOUT!!!
PAPERWORK DUE
Varsity/JV – drop off in my office at Durgee Jr. High by
Friday March 7th
** 9th Graders wishing to tryout must have their
paperwork in by March 7th
7th Graders to Coach Pallotta (Room 179 @ Ray) by
Thursday March 20th.
8th/9th Graders to Coach Chetney (tech room #151
by Thursday March 20th.
PLEASE PUT PAPERWORK IN AN ENVELOPE
LABELED WITH NAME ON IT!!!
TRYOUT DATES & TIMES
JV and Varsity tryouts begin Monday,
March 10th at the High School or
Varsity/JV Field. (Time TBA)
 8th/9th Grade Team and 7th/8th Grade
Team tryouts begin Monday, March 24th
(Time and place TBA)
 Listen to announcements for tryout times
and place – Look on website:
www.bvillebaseball.com
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BALDWINSVILLE BASEBALL NEW
WEBSITE
http://www.bvillebaseball.com/
Baseball Parent/Player Handbook
&
FILLING OUT PLAYER/PARENT
INFORMATION
BALDWINSVILLE BASEBALL
HANDBOOK
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The primary purpose of this guide is to advise you of the rules
policies and procedures of the Baldwinsville Baseball Program.
Being an important part of a solid baseball program can only be
accomplished when everything is outlined and understood by all
members. This manual is designed with that in mind. It is your
responsibility to read, know and understand the complete contents.
If there is an area of concern or something you don’t understand,
please bring it to the attention of our coaches as soon as possible.
The following pages describe the conduct we expect of you as a
member of this team. If we are going to be successful as a team
these rules must be adhered to. Common sense and respect for the
program will accomplish this.
This handbook was not made to disrupt the lines of
communication between you and your coaches, but to encourage it.
Please communicate with your coaches as soon as needed.
Problems occur when communication breaks down.
HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS
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Mission Statement
Player Responsibilities
Expectations of Parents
Communication Between the Parent and Coach
Absent Policy (Board Policy)
Bus Rides to and from contest (Board Policy)
Guidelines to Directions for events
Chain of Command
Have your son talk with the coach FIRST!!
 Team Coach - Parent Email
 Team Coach – Parent Phone Call
 Varsity Coach – Parent Email or phone call
 Athletic Director
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SCHEDULES
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Practice/game times are subject to change due
to weather and gym availability.
Any cancellations will be announced in school
as well as placed on the Bees Booster Club
Website along with the Schools Athletic
Website. Please bear with us as the weather
is very unpredictable and changes without
warning. (www.viewmyschedule.com or
www.bville.org and select athletics)
GAME SCHEDULES FOR ALL TEAMS ARE ON
THE ATHLETIC WEBSITE.
VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS &
WEEKENDS
Varsity/JV Level:
Baseball games and practices are held during vacation
week and on weekends. If you plan on being away
during the week of vacation please do not try out. Your
attention should be with your in-season sport
7th/8th and 8th/9th levels:
We are a little more understanding at the lower levels
but it is hard to develop players if they are not there. If
a situation arises, please talk to your coach as soon as
possible. Understand that those players who attend
practices and games may receive priority in playing time.
SELECTION/CUT PHILOSOPHY
Players at all levels are chosen for their skills,
work ethic, and potential as a player &
teammate. The purpose of the 7th/8th , 8th/9th ,
and JV teams are to develop players for the
Varsity level. All the players on these 3 levels
will have an opportunity to have game
experience.
 The emphasis at the lower levels is not on
winning or losing, but on skill and player
development. While at the Varsity there is more
of an emphasis on Winning (League, Sectional
and State Titles).
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General Guidelines to follow for
Tryouts!
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Each player will have a minimum of 3 days of
tryouts
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Academic Checkup sheet will be looked at when
selecting teams
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Cuts are made based on the needs of the team
at different positions. The greatest competition
varies from year to year at each position. Many
times the final few spots are filled with athletes
gifted in only one area.
EVALUATION
1. Athletic Ability: speed, range, power, arm
strength, bat speed reactions and quickness
2. Conditioning: endurance
3. Academics: grades, attendance, and teacher
recommendations
4. Characteristics: hustle, mental toughness,
loyalty, commitment, trust, reliability,
citizenship, desire, coachable, attitude
5. Skills: throwing, hitting, bunting, fielding, base
running, pitching and catching
TRYOUTS
Varsity/JV:
- any 9th – 12th grader
*9th graders will have 3 days only for tryouts (must make
decision on 3rd day
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8th/9th:
- 9th graders sent down from Var/JV must still tryout
- all 8th graders will start with 9th graders the first day
Modified (7th/8th):
- all 7th graders
- 8th graders sent down from 8/9
* 8th graders sent down from 8/9 team still must tryout for
7th/8th team
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EQUIPMENT
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All players are expected to be ready to start practice at the
designated starting time. Practice time will vary depending on level
of play. Players are to be fully dressed before the starting time.
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Baseball pants or sweats (no shorts allowed)
t-shirt, ¾ shirt or sweatshirt
baseball hat (worn correctly)
no jewelry will be allowed
sneakers in the gym or cleats outside
Athletic supports and athletic cups (Safety issue)
 Bat (-3) (BBCOR certified) & Gloves labeled
 www.nfhs.org/baseball/
 Tryouts/practices during March are very cold. We will go outside as
much as possible. Be prepared with hats, gloves, sweatshirts and
anything else you need to keep yourself warm. Pitchers must have
long sleeves on all the time.
BOOSTER CLUB
OFFICERS
President: Jim Carson
Vice President: Kevin Carson
Treasurer: Jodi Leo/Kathy Brummer
Secretary: Lori Annacchino
The Baldwinsville Bees Baseball Booster Club is a support group for the
student/athletes in the baseball program. There are no political agendas.
Everything we do will impact the players in the program in some way
 Remember, just because a parent/guardian supports/helps out with the booster
club does not mean their child is going to start or even make a particular team.
The coaches will decide the rosters.
 Bees Baseball Booster Club Website – www.bvillebaseball.com
 Baldwinsville Central School District Website – www.bville.org
 go to athletics
 click on booster clubs (this will link you to the baseball website)
 click on current announcements (will list any up to date changes
 click on View My Schedule (will allow you to find daily practice
schedules and season game schedules)
 you may also sign up for schedule changes for your son’s team
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INJURIES
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TRAINERS –
Becky Rapp – Victory Sports Medicine
All injuries, no matter how minor, must be
reported to the coach immediately. There are no
exceptions
• See trainer before you take your child to your
own doctor for a sports related injury
• Inhalers/Epi-pens (NEED FOR TRYOUTS If
labeled on participation form)
- label and put in medical kits
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CONCUSSIONS
Report all head injuries to your coach
 Must follow protocol set for by the athletic
trainers/school district
 Board/State/National Policy
 Must review and sign form (Player &
Parent) to be able to tryout
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Staff Infection (MRSA)
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Open Wounds
 Have
trainer look at
 Clean and keep covered
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Proper Hygiene
 Wash
hands all the time
 Shower after games/practices
 Clean gear (clothes, etc)
 Sanitary wipes in baseball bags
ACADEMICS
Good Academic Standing
 Academic Code of Conduct – Please
Review with Son!
 ACADEMICS BEFORE ATHLETICS!!!!
 Academics open many more doors than
athletics
 94.458 GPA for the 2013 Season (2nd in
NYS for Baseball)
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SUMMER LEAGUES
Senior Babe Ruth/Connie Mack
- returning Varsity/JV players
- Summer Tournament (Lancer Classic)
 Mickey Mantle
- selected 8th/9th graders
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FLORIDA TRIP
Spring Trip for Varsity Team
*3 non official games/1 official game
plus Team practices and Batting Cage Times
 Disney Sport Complex (Home of the
Atlanta Braves Spring Training)
 April 17th – 23rd
 Annual event
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IMPORTANT DATES
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3/3 – Booster Club Meeting (Durgee Lib. 7pm)
3/9 – Friendly’s Fundraiser
3/10 – V/JV Tryouts
3/22 – Uno’s Fundraiser
3/24 – Modified Tryouts (7/8 & 8/9 Teams)
5/17 – Senior/Alumni Day
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11am: Home Game vs. Central Square
1pm: B’ville Baseball Picnic
2pm: Baseball Hall of Fame Inductions
3pm: Alumni Game
MANY MORE IMPORTANT DATES – PLEASE CHECK
BASEBALL WEBSITE – www.bvillebaseball.com
TRAVEL TEAMS
&
PITCHING / HITTING
COACHES
BALDWINSVILLE BEES BASEBALL
CLOTHING
You can go to our website
www.bvillebaseball.com
 Or www.scholasticsportssales.com and go
to team stores
 Open March 2nd thru March 16th
 Delivery in early April
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THINGS TO DO:
SEE NURSE IN YOUR BUILDING –
MEDICAL SLIP
 SEE TEACHERS FOR ACADEMIC CHECK-UP
 CONCUSSION FORM – Review and Sign
 HAND IN PAPERWORK
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 3/7:
Varsity/JV – Coach Penafeather’s Office
 3/20: 7/8 & 8/9 – Coach Chetney’s Office
tech room 151 (8th/9th), Coach Pallotta’s
Room #179 @ Ray (7th graders)
THINGS TO DO CON’T
Go to www.bvillebaseball.com and fill out
personal information and read over the
parent/player handbook
 Also, this Power Point Presentation will be
on there for reviewing
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3 BELIEVE’S IN OUR PROGRAM
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Do what’s right
Do the best you can
Treat other people the way you
want to be treated
3 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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Can your teammates and coaches
trust you?
Are you committed to excellence?
Do you respect others and yourself?
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
 PLAYERS
THAT WANT TO PLAY HARD
ALL THE TIME
 PLAYERS THAT ARE WILLING TO
PLAY TEAM BASEBALL
 PLAYERS THAT ARE GOOD
TEAMMATES!
BEES HITTING CLINIC
March 1st and March 8th (Saturday)
 3rd and 4th graders: 8am-9:15am
 5th – 7th graders: 9:30am-10:45am
 In the small gym at the HS
 Registration on line at
www.bvillebaseball.com
 Any ? Please see me after the meeting
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QUESTIONS ?
BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
MONDAY,
MARCH 3RD
7PM DURGEE JR. HIGH
LIBRARY
JOIN US!!!
THANK YOU FOR COMING
 Any
questions or comments please
phone/ email Coach Penafeather
*638-6086 ext. 6093
*[email protected]
THERE WILL BE A BRIEF MEETING
FOR ALL RETURNING V/JV
PARENTS ABOUT OUR SPRING
TRIP!!