Transcript BALDWINSVILLE BEES BASEBALL HANDBOOK

WELCOME TO THE
2015
BALDWINSVILLE
BASEBALL
PRE-SEASON
MEETING
www.bvillebaseball.com
INTRODUCTIONS - COACHES
Dave Penafeather - Head Varsity Coach
 Chris Savacool– Assistant Coach
 Mark Bader– Volunteer 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
 Owen Gotimer – Volunteer Asst. Coach
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BEFORE WE GET STARTED
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Reminders:
1. sign in under grade level
2. Pick up Academic Checkup Sheet
3. Booster Club Forms ????
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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What you need to Tryout!
1. FamliyID sign up – new procedure
This will take care of:
 Physical
Form
 Concussion
 Academic/Athletic Code of Conduct
http://www.familyid.com
Reminder: Sign up under the
building your child attends
2. Academic Check Up Sheet – Bring with
you on first Day of tryout
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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TRYOUT DATES & TIMES
JV and Varsity tryouts begin Monday,
March 9th at the High School or Varsity/JV
Field. (Time TBA)
 8th/9th Grade Team and 7th/8th Grade
Team tryouts begin Monday, March 23rd
(Time and place TBA)
 Listen to announcements for tryout times
and place – Look on website:
www.bvillebaseball.com
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TRYOUTS
Varsity/JV:
- any 9th – 12th grader
▪ 9th graders trying out for Varsity/JV will have 3
days only.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------• 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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EVALUATIONS FOR 7-8-9 TEAMS MAY TAKE A
WEEK OR MORE!
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.
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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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
BALDWINSVILLE BASEBALL
WEBSITE
http://www.bvillebaseball.com/
Baseball Parent/Player Handbook
&
Pre season meeting Power Point
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.
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 Nellis
Treasurer: Cathy 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
 Part of FamilyID!!!
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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
SUMMER LEAGUES
SWARM
BASEBALL
* 18u: Returning Varsity
Players + Selected JV Players
* 16u, 15u, 14u, 13u, 12u,
11u, 10u, 9u
FLORIDA TRIP
Spring Trip for Varsity Team
*3/4 non official games 2 official
games + Team practices and Batting Cage
Times
 Disney Sport Complex (Home of the
Atlanta Braves Spring Training)
 April 2nd – 8th
 Annual event (Fundraising Starts in July)
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IMPORTANT DATES
3/3 – Booster Club Meeting (Durgee Lib. 7pm)
 3/9 – V/JV Tryouts
 3/21 – V/JV Team Pictures and Bottle Drive
 3/22 – Uno’s Fundraiser
 3/23 – Modified Tryouts (7/8 & 8/9 Teams)
 4/18 – Modified Bottle Drive
 4/24 – Baldwinsville Baseball Bowling Night
 4/27 – ALS Tourney vs. Lpool @ 8pm NBT
Stadium
 5/16 – Senior/Alumni Day
MANY MORE IMPORTANT DATES – PLEASE CHECK
BASEBALL WEBSITE – www.bvillebaseball.com
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TRAVEL TEAMS
&
PERSONNAL
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 1ST thru March 12TH
 Delivery end of March to early April
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THINGS TO DO:
Register with FamilyID
(www.familyid.com)
 SEE TEACHERS FOR ACADEMIC CHECK-UP
 Clothing order opens March 1st thru March
12th. www.scholasticsportssales.com
▪ clothing orders will be delivered to
Coach Penafeather/Booster Club at the
end of March or early April.
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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!
QUESTIONS ?
Baseball Quote!
“It is a wonderful created game
that is designed to break your
heart” - Bart Giaoami
BOOSTER CLUB MEETING
TUESDAY,
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!!