Transcript 4:30pm - Canyon View Little League

COACHES MEETING
Baseball
Softball
Canyon
View&Little
League
February 25, 2013
PURPOSE OF
LITTLE LEAGUE
Purpose of Little League
Little League is a program of service to youth. It is
geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and
training under good leadership in the atmosphere of
wholesome community participation. The movement
is dedicated to helping children become good and
decent citizens. It inspires them with a goal and
enriches their lives towards the day when they must
take their places in the world. It establishes the
values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.
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EXPECTATION OF
COACHES
Expectation of Coaches
• Hold Regular & Organized Practices
– Teach Fundamentals
– Instill Confidence
• Adequate Playing Time for All Players
– Minimum Play Rules
• Know the Rules
– Rule Book
– Local Rules
• Control Fans & Supporters
– End Poor Sportsmanship Immediately!!
• Exhibit Good Sportsmanship
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Your Players
Opposing Players
Opposing Coaches
Umpires (They are usually kids!!)
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Expectation of Coaches
Recruit Volunteers
• Pre-Game Field Preparation (Home Team)
• Post-Game Field Repair & Clean Up (Home Team)
• Scorekeeping (Home Team)
– Official Scorekeeper
– Scoreboard Operator
– Pitch Counter
• Team Parent
• Trash Pickup
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Solving Problems
Solving Problems
Player/Roster
Issues
Player Agent
Game/Rule Issues
Division Commissioner
Umpire Issues
Umpire Coordinators
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Solving Problems
Player Agents
Baseball (Majors/AAA): Jeff Hellbusch
• Phone: 419-3182
• Email: [email protected]
Baseball (AA,CP,Tball): Rob Darling
• Phone: 349-2719
• Email: [email protected]
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Solving Problems
Commissioners
T-ball/Coach Pitch/AA: Jack Tertel
• Phone: 404-3337
• Email: [email protected]
AAA: Marty Pelger
• Phone: 990-5263
• Email: [email protected]
Majors: Bob Roty
• Phone: 529-0068 or 955-1905
• Email: [email protected]
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Solving Problems
Umpire Coordinators
• Lucas Minni
• Phone: 465-4025
• Email: [email protected]
• Ric Rosenbaum
• Phone: 240-7773
• Email: [email protected]
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Solving Problems
Commissioner/Player Agent
Jon Wilt
Phone: 870-1572
Email: [email protected]
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Solving Problems
Player & Roster Problems
• Identify Problem if Possible
• NEVER Make Promises Regarding Player Moves
• If Problem Can Not Be Resolved…
– Contact Player Agent
Jeff Hellbusch (Majors, AAA)
• Phone: 419-3182
• Email: [email protected]
Rob Darling (AA,CP,Tball)
• Phone: 349-2719
• Email: [email protected]
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Solving Problems
Player & Roster Problems
• Identify Problem if Possible
• NEVER Make Promises Regarding Player Moves
• If Problem Can Not Be Resolved…
– Contact Player Agent
• John Wilt
• Phone: 870-1572
• Email: [email protected]
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Solving Problems
Other Problems
Field Issues
Safety Issues/Injuries
Equipment Issues
Garrett Abeyta
850-2022
[email protected]
Scott Goorman
237-2819
[email protected]
Creston King
730-1179
[email protected]
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Coaches Clinics
A Coach Must Attend A Clinic At
Least Every Three Years!
A Coach From Each Team Must
Attend A Clinic Each Year!!
Coaches Clinics
• March 3rd & 9th : Canyon View Clinic Mehl Park:
• TBD
• March 2nd: Big Al Coaching Clinic
• Flowing Wells Jr. High,
• 8:30am – 12:30pm (9-13 yo)
• 1:00pm - 4:30pm (5-8 yo)
• March 9th: District 5 Rules Clinic(Windmill Inn)
• 9am – 5pm: Manager/Coach/Umpire Rules Clinic
• March 16th: First Aid/Safety Clinic (Windmill Inn)
• 9:00am – Noon
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RULES
RULES
FIELD DECORUM
Rule XIVa
The actions of players, managers, coaches, umpires and
league officials must be above reproach. Any player,
manager, coach, umpire or league representative who is
involved in a verbal or physical altercation, or an incident of
unsportsmanlike conduct, at the game site or any other Little
League activity, is subject to disciplinary action by the Local
League Board of Directors.
Warning!!!
We will not tolerate poor
behavior at the Park.
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RULES
MEHL PARK RULES
• Consumption of Alcohol Prohibited
• Regulation XIV (e)
• No Sunday Practice
• Can Withdraw Permit for Monday-Saturday
• Pick Up Trash
• Disturbing the Peace
Park Rule: 5.020 Disturbing the Peace in Park & Recreation Areas
No person shall maliciously and willfully disturb the peace or quiet
of a neighborhood, family or person by: loud or unusual noise;
tumultuous or offensive conduct; threatening, traducing, quarreling,
challenge to fight or fighting; or applying any violent, abusive or
obscene epithets to another.
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RULES
RULES GOVERNING LITTLE
LEAGUE BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
• 2013 Official Regulations & Playing Rules
• Baseball: Green & White Rule Book
• Softball: Orange & White Rule Book
• 2013 Little League Operating Manual
• White Book for Board Officials Only
• Approved Local Rules
• Included in Roster Packet
• CVLL Website (canyonviewLL.com)
• Hanging in Dugouts
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RULES
PITCH COUNT RULES
(Baseball Only)
Age
Pitches/Day
7-8
50 Pitches
9-10
75 Pitches
11-12
85 Pitches
13-16
95 Pitches
17-18
105 Pitches
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RULES
REST RULES FOR PITCHERS
(Baseball Only, 14yo and under)
Pitches/Day
1-20 Pitches
Rest Period
0 Days
21-35 Pitches
1 Days
36-50 Pitches
2 Day
51-65 Pitches
3 Days
66 or more
4 Days
A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of
catcher for the remainder of that day!!!
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RULES
BATS
• Bat Diameter
• Softball: 2 1/4”
• Baseball (12 & Under): 2 1/4”
• Baseball (13-16): 2 5/8”
• All Non-Wood Bats Shall…
• Be Approved for Little League Use
• Have A Bat Performance Factor: 1.15 or Less
• Please check Little League website for latest list of approved
bats
• Batting Donuts Prohibited
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RULES
3rd COACHES
• Little League Allows
• 3 Coaches Per Team (dugout/field for games)
• Notify League of 3rd Coach
• Must Be Approved By Board
• Must Have Volunteer Application
• Must Pass Background Check
• Only Approved Coaches May Be In Dugout
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SCOREBOOKS & PITCH COUNT
AFFIDAVITS
Scorebooks & Pitch Count Affidavits
Scorebooks
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Located in Brown Equipment Boxes
Labeled For Division (e.g., Majors, AAA)
Must Be Used By Official Scorer (Home Team)
Must Be Returned To Box At Conclusion of Game
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Scorebooks & Pitch Count Affidavits
Pitch Count Affidavits
• Completed & Signed By Coaches of Both Teams
• Returned to Snack Bar At Conclusion of Game
• If not completed and signed, pitchers may not be
eligible to pitch in the next game.
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CALENDAR
CALENDAR
CALENDAR*
• Mar 1st
– First Practice
• Mar 10th
– Game Schedules
• Mar 16th
– Opening Day: Most
Teams will play
• May 25th-ish
– Last Games: T-ball,
Coach Pitch, AA Baseball
• June 5th-ish
– Last Games: Majors &
Minors Baseball/Softball
• June 8th – 10th
– All Star Tryouts & Team
Selection
* Subject to Change Due to Weather or County Decisions
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PRACTICE FIELDS
PRACTICE FIELDS
• T-Ball & Coach Pitch Baseball & Softball
– Grade School & Mehl CP, TB Fields
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One Practice (Week Night or Weekend)
• AA & AAA Baseball & Minors Softball
– Grade School Fields
• One Week Night
• One Weekend
• Majors Baseball & Softball
– Middle School & Mehl Fields
• One Week Night
• One Weekend
• Juniors & Seniors Baseball/Softball
– Mehl Field 4 (baseball), Field 3 (softball)
• One Week Night
• One Weekend
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PRACTICE FIELDS
Available Field Space
School
Canyon View
Ventana Vista
Sunrise Drive
Manzanita
Orange Grove BB*
Orange Grove SB*
Esperero BB*
Esperero SB*
Mehl T-Ball
Mehl CP field
School
Canyon View
Ventana Vista
Sunrise Drive
Manzanita
Orange Grove BB
Orange Grove SB
Esperero BB
Esperero SB
Mehl T-Ball
Mehl CP field
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PRACTICE FIELDS
FILL THIS OUT & LEAVE WITH ME TONIGHT
T-Ball & Coach Pitch: 1 Time Slot Per Week
Minors & Majors BB & SB: 2 Time Slots Per Week (One Must Be Weekend)
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MINORS TEAMS
• Receive Rosters Tonight
• From Commissioners After Meeting
• Notify Players by Tomorrow
• Kids will start talking at school
• Request Practice Fields Tonight
• Problems With Roster, Parents, etc.?
• Contact Player Agent for your division
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TEMPORARY PLAYER CALL UPS
When Regular Players Are Missing
• If You Have Less Than 10 Players…
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Can Call Up Players to Bring Game Roster to 10
AAA to Majors (SB minors to Majors): Age 9 & Above
AA to AAA: Age 8
Notify Player Agent
– Will Provide List of Potential Players
• Obtain Approval From Parents & Players
• Can Not Interfere With Player’s Existing Game
• Player Must Meet Minimum Play Requirements
– Can Not Pitch Nor Catch
• Game-By-Game Basis
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PERMANENT PLAYER REPLACEMENTS
• AAA-Majors BB, Minors-Majors SB
– If Player No Longer Playing
• Injury, Quit, League Action
– Notify Player Agent Within 72 Hours of Decision
• League Will Check & Release Player
• Must Pick New Player from Minors
– Player Must Be 10 or Older for Baseball; 9 or Older for Softball
– Player & Parent Must Agree
• AAA or Minors Softball Coaches!!!
– Can Not Hinder the Process
– Do Not Have A Say in This Decision
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WHEN YOU COMPLAIN…
• Remember…
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LL is a Volunteer Organization
About 350 Kids in League
Equates to 700 Parents (Volunteers)
CVLL Board & LL Set Rules
• Special Requests Rarely Granted
• If You Adjust Rules Without Approval…
– Expect Negative Consequences
• Join The Board!!
– Your Perspective Might Change
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QUESTIONS?