2015

Coaches Reference

Manual

2015 AMBA Reference Manual

Date Revised: February 2015

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LIST OF 2015 EVENTS Dates and Times to be confirmed on AMBA website

March 7, 2015 Umpire Clinic

To be held at Parkside Elementary School from 830am-4pm

April 11, 2015 Opening Day

8:00 to 10:00 am – Pancake Breakfast (by donation); Rotary Field House

11:20 am – ALL teams to gather on Bantam field for Opening Ceremonies

April 18, 2015 Coaches Meeting / Risk Management / RCMP CRC

To be held at the Rotary Field House from 12pm-3pm

April 23, 2015 Concession Volunteer Forms Due

April 26, 2015 Photo Day

To be held at the Rotary Field House ALL teams to be present and in full uniform. Check the AMBA website for your team’s schedule.

June 13, 2015 Bat-a-thon / Fun Day (Blastball to PeeWee Divisions) Pledge envelopes will be handed out at photo day. Volunteers needed.

June 15, 2015 Summer Season Declaration by Division

Deadline for Tadpole, Mosquito, PeeWee, Bantam and Midget AA Summer Ball intentions in writing to BCMBA.

June 14, 2015 Closing Ceremonies

TBA Coaches & Volunteer Appreciation Night

6:30 pm at the Rotary Field House

July 1, 2015 Summer Ball Roster Submission Deadline for Tadpole, Mosquito, PeeWee, Bantam and Midget AA Summer Ball rosters in writing to BCMBA

August 15, 2015 Fall Season

Workouts for all levels to be held towards the end of the

Summer Season.

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RCMP Criminal Record Check

All coaches for Aldergrove Minor Baseball Association are required to undergo an RCMP Criminal Record Check. Failure to complete the process before the deadline (opening day of the summer season) may result in coaching privileges being revoked – NO EXCEPTIONS. The process is free for coaches, and is quick and easy to complete. You must complete all the following steps:

Complete the CRC Consent Form (CRR026) supplied by the Aldergrove Community Policing Office or downloaded from the attached link. http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/criminal-records-review/shareddocs/CRR026-Vol-Consent.pdf

Print and complete the AMBA Volunteer Disclosure Statement. You must have this letter if you wish the RCMP to waive the criminal check fee of $20.

Take the completed CRR026 as well as AMBA Volunteer Disclosure Statement along with two pieces of identification (one must be a picture ID and one must contain your current address) to the Aldergrove Community Police Station at the address below.

26970 Fraser Highway Langley, BC V4W 3L6

Note: Only residents of Aldergrove may register at Aldergrove Community Police Office; otherwise go to your local detachment.

All results of the Criminal Record Check MUST be furnished to AMBA

Mail: Aldergrove Minor Baseball Electronically at:

Attn: Registrar registrar@aldergroveminorball.com P.O. Box 1624 Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1

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Aldergrove Minor Baseball Association Volunteer Disclosure Statement

Aldergrove Minor Baseball (hereafter referred to as AMBA) thanks you for volunteering your time to assist the players in our association in learning and playing the game of baseball. Due to the alarming number of incidents involving adults and youth under their direct supervision, the Board of Directors have devised a procedure under the Risk Management Policy whereby all Volunteers who have direct contact with our youth, handle money and the risk manager are required to complete the Volunteer Disclosure Statement EVERY YEAR. The intent of this procedure is to ensure the protection of our volunteers and our youth.

Please be assured that maximum confidentiality will be maintained. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

I, the undersigned, understand that my volunteer position with AMBA is contingent upon a review and approval of this truthfully completed and signed VOLUNTEER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. I realize that the information, which I have provided, is subject to verification, which may include a criminal-history check. I accept that if I am permitted to volunteer, I may be discharged for any misrepresentation or omission on this form or as a result of the verification process. By signing this Application, you are consenting on your behalf to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information for the purposes of AMBA. The personal information you provide will be used for the purposes reasonably associated with you. The main use of the information is to obtain insurance and for use in any necessary disciplinary proceedings. The personal information will not be disclosed to third parties other than as stipulated unless required by law. Please print:

First Name:_ _ Initial: Last Name:

Gender M / F Address: City: , BC

Postal Code: _(WK): ( )_ _ (H): ( )

Email: _ Driver’s License #:

DOB: _ (MM / DD / YYYY) If your surname changed for any reason please indicate previous surname:

Number of years involved in Baseball:

Position applied for with AMBA: (i.e. Head coach, Assistant coach,)

If a coaching position, please indicate division: (i.e.Mosquito/Tadpole)

Have you ever been convicted of a crime of violence and/or any crime against a person? YES/NO

(Please circle one).

A list of relevant offenses is attached. If you can answer YES to one or more of these relevant offenses, you are required to write, on a separate sheet of paper, the circumstances of the incident, with relevant dates, times, and the results of the conviction, suspension or fine. When you hand in the Volunteer Disclosure Statement, please attach your written statement

SIGNATURE: _ _ Date:

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The protection of AMBA’s Players and Volunteers is our top priority. Volunteer Disclosure Statement Relevant Offences

Sections of the Criminal Code (Canada)

S151 Sexual interference S152 Invitation to Sexual Touching S153 Sexual Exploitation S154 Sexual exploitation of a person with a disability

S155 Incest S159 Anal Intercourse S160 Beastiality S161 Order of Prohibition

S163.1 Making, distributing or possession of child pornography S170 Parent or Guardian Procuring Sexual Activity S172 Corrupting Children S173.1 Indecent acts S177 Trespassing at night, S179 Vagrancy S212.1 Procuring a person for the purpose of prostitution S212.2 Living off the avails of child prostitution S212.4 Attempting to obtain the sexual services of a child S215 Duties of a person to provide necessities S218 Abandoning child S219 Criminal negligence S220 Criminal negligence causing death

S221 Criminal negligence causing bodily harm S222 Homicide S229 Murder

S230 Murder in the commission of an offense S233 Infanticide S238 Killing Inborn Child in act of birth S239 Attempt to commit murder S240 Accessory after fact to murder

S243 Concealing body of child S244 Use of a firearm with intent to cause bodily harm S245 Administering a noxious substance, S264 Criminal harassment S264.1 Uttering threats S266 Assault S267 Assault with a weapon or Assault with a weapon causing bodily harm S268 Aggravated Assault

S269 Unlawfully causing bodily harm S269.1 Torture S270 Assault peace officer, S271 Sexual assault S272 Sexual assault with a weapon S273 Aggravated sexual assault S273.3 Removal of child from Canada S279 Kidnapping S279.1 Hostage taking,

S280 Abduction of person under sixteen S281 Abduction of person under fourteen S282 Abduction in contravention of custody order S283 Abduction S344 Robbery S346 Extortion, S433 Arson S810 Peace bond where fear of injury, damage or sexual offence.

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Coaches Roles & Responsibilities

It is the Coaches responsibility to display and promote good sportsmanship and fair play of their team and parents at all times. Behave the way you want players and spectators to. Be positive and remember that all participants in our games are important.

Emphasize that participating and doing one’s best are more important than who wins or loses. Remind players that everyone is a valued member of the team. Keep it f u n while developing their skills and constructive attitudes towards competition.

Respect the Umpires and accept their decisions, do not argue with them. AMBA has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy regarding this. Actively encourage players to respect umpires and other competitors. Without them there would be no game.

Encourage communication between coaches, players and parents

Learn and respect the rules of the games.

Home Teams are responsible to prepare the fields for play. In Mosquito, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget the home team is responsible to line the field, fill in depressions, rake the infield, home plate and pitching mound areas. In Tadpole and Mosquito it is the visiting teams’ responsibility to return all equipment to the bins and lock up them up.

It is not mandatory, however, the AMBA encourages coaches at all levels to complete a minimum of Level 1 technical. AMBA will pay for all Coaches who participate in coaching level courses. In some instances, a Coach may have to prepay their fee and then be reimbursed by AMBA.

Coaches are responsible for picking up team uniforms and returning them at the end of the season to the Equipment Manager(s).

One (1) Head Coach and Two (2) Assistant Coaches per team are exempt from Volunteer duties.

A Coach must be prepared to spend time practicing with their team in order that the players have a chance to develop skills and team spirit. During pre-season, several practices a week are a good guideline. As the season progresses practice sessions may vary in duration and frequency. Depending on the needs of the team, a practice will generally have some or all of the following elements in it:

– Discussion – Warm-up – Skill demonstration – Skill practice – Chalk talk

– Scrimmage or practice

Any Coach who would like to apply to coach in Peewee or above in the spring season must submit a letter of intent to the Executive. To Coach AA or AAA in the summer season a letter of intent must be made by May 28th. Coach application forms can be found on our website www.aldergroveminorbaseball.com

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Aldergrove Minor Baseball Coaching Guidelines

BLASTBALL (5U) Introduce skills:

Team meeting with parents, players, coaches

Coaches meeting with AMBA Coaches Coordinator

Warm-up, throw, practice/game, cool-down

Demonstrate skills to players

Special equipment

Running bases

Fielding ground balls

How to hold a baseball

Proper throwing mechanics

Throwing a baseball to first base

Throwing a baseball to the closest base

How to catch a baseball

How to hold a baseball bat

Proper bat swinging mechanics

Proper batter’s box stance and position

Where to play the nine positions of baseball including the extra spots at an early age

Taught skills:

Special equipment

Running bases

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Aldergrove Minor Baseball Coaching Guidelines

T-BALL/RALLY CAP (7U) Introduce skills:

Team meeting with parents, players, coaches

Coaches Meeting with AMBA Coaches Coordinator

Warm-up, throw, practice/game, cool-down

Demonstrate skills to players

Explain skills to players

Correct mistakes with players

Special equipment

Running bases

Fielding ground balls

How to hold a baseball

Proper throwing mechanics

Throw a baseball to first base

How to throw the baseball from the outfield

Throwing a baseball to the closest base

How to catch a baseball

Catching fly balls

Catching behind the plate

Catching foul balls

How to hold a baseball bat

Proper bat swinging mechanics

Proper batter’s box stance and position

Where to play the nine positions of baseball including the extra spots at an early age Taught skills:

Special equipment

Running bases

Fielding ground balls

How to hold a baseball

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TADPOLE (9U)

Aldergrove Minor Baseball Coaching Guidelines

Introduce and Teach skills:

Team meeting with parents, players and coaches

Coaches meeting with AMBA Coaches Coordinator

Warm-up, throw, practice/game, cool-down

Introduce base and batter’s signals from third base coach

Demonstrate skills to players

Explain skills to players

Correct mistakes with players

Special equipment

Running bases

Running bases on overthrows

Stealing third base

Tagging up on fly balls

Sliding or avoid rule

Fielding ground balls

How to hold a baseball

Proper throwing mechanics

Basic pitching skills

Throwing a baseball to first base

How to throw the baseball from the outfield

Throwing a baseball to the closest base

How to catch a baseball

Catching fly balls

Catching behind the plate

Catching foul balls

How to hold a baseball bat

Proper bat swinging mechanics

Proper batter’s box stance and position

Where to play the nine positions of baseball including the extra spots at early age

Backing up first and third base by outfielders

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Aldergrove Minor Baseball Coaching Guidelines

TADPOLE (9U) (continued)

Taught skills

Special equipment

Running bases

Fielding ground balls

How to hold a baseball

Proper throwing mechanics

Throw a baseball to first base

How to throw the baseball from the outfield

Throwing a baseball to the closest base

How to catch a baseball

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Aldergrove Minor Baseball Coaching Guidelines

MOSQUITO (11U) Introduce and Teach Skills

Team meeting with parents, players and coaches

Coaches meeting with AMBA Coaches Coordinator

Warm-up, throw, practice/game, cool-down

Teach base and batter’s signals from third base coach

Demonstrate skills to players

Explain skills to players

Correct mistakes with players

Special equipment

Running bases

Stealing bases including home plate

Fielding ground balls

How to hold a baseball

Proper throwing mechanics

Pitching stance and mechanics (full wind up or stretch)

Throwing a baseball to first base

How to throw the baseball from the outfield

Throwing a baseball to the closest base

How to catch a baseball

Catching fly balls

Catching behind the plate

Catching foul balls

How to hold a baseball bat

Proper bat swinging mechanics

Proper batter’s box stance and position

Where to play the nine positions of baseball

Bunting

Tagging up on bases for fly balls

Infield fly rule

Covering home and bases for pitchers

Plays for situational hits with runners on base

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Aldergrove Minor Baseball

Team Information Sheet

The Team Information Sheet on the next page must be completed and returned to info@aldergroveminorbaseball.com by Friday, April 25, 2015.

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2015 Team Information Sheet

Division:

Team Name:

Name Phone Email

Head Coach

Asst Coach

Asst Coach

Team Manager

Phone/Email Coordinator

Team Volunteer Coordinator

Names of Players

1 8

2 9

3 10

4 11

5 12

6 13

7 14

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Photo Day — Sunday, April 26th

, 2015

Fowle Foto will be taking the photos of your teams and players. They have been doing this for many years and are incredibly organized. Please see the info below on what is expected on the day.

Here is what you need to know for photo day:

Each player registered with AMBA will receive a digital teammate.

ALL players MUST fill in an order form, even if they choose not to order anything. Coaches will receive their teams order forms in advance. Order forms can also be downloaded from the AMBA website.

Clear and correct spelling is very important as the player's names will appear on the photos.

The organizer for the day will be advising you of your team photo time (these times will also be posted on the AMBA Website: www.aldergroveminorbaseball.com). Please encourage your players to meet at the location at least 15 minutes prior to your appointed time.

Please help us run a smooth photo day:

When you arrive, come to the information booth to pickup a roster and to be given instructions before photos will be taken.

We need your players lined up smallest to tallest as this will be the order that they will be photographed in. This should only be done when all players have arrived.

Please complete the roster and return it to the information booth so we know when your team is ready to proceed. One of the Fowle Foto staff members will take you and your team to the photographers.

All this will help make the day run smoothly and on time.

Thank you, in advance, for your help!

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Volunteer Information

The parents of each child help the Association by volunteering for a variety of positions or duties, the most common being to perform a shift(s) within the concession. At registration time, a $150 volunteer deposit is required which is destroyed once you complete your volunteer hours, which should include a shift in the concession, taking a coaching position, or taking another volunteer position that qualifies as fulfilling your volunteer obligation. If you choose not to volunteer, the cheque will be cashed. Families registered with Aldergrove Minor Baseball must complete a minimum of four (4) of volunteer time TOTAL. As the coaches are already giving a lot of their time, our Association policy is the head coach, two assistants and a team manager are exempt from concession duty.

A concession shift runs approximately two (2) hours. A minimum of Four (4) hours of volunteer time is requested per season per family. If any parents on your team have Food Safe Certification, please contact the concession coordinator. You do not need to have Food Safe in order to work in the concession.

In addition to the concession shifts, there are many other volunteer duties available. Examples include helping during special events (Bat-a-thon, Pancake Breakfast) as well as the many opportunities listed below.

Note: There are no exemptions from performing volunteer duties for any parents, other than those who have chosen to opt-out of volunteering. This does NOT exempt you from performing duties should your team wish to participate in a tournament hosted by Aldergrove Minor Baseball.

Parents should keep track of their hours on the 2015 Parent Volunteer Summary Sheet found in the forms section of this website. The completed form can be submitted to your Team Volunteer Coordinator or handed in at the Concession.

Each team must have a Volunteer Coordinator. This person is in charge of keeping track of the completed volunteer hours for each parent on their team. At the end of the season the team volunteer coordinator will submit the volunteer summary time sheet to the AMBA Volunteer Coordinator to ensure the $150 volunteer deposit cheques are destroyed

VOLUNTEERS LIKE YOU ARE WHAT MAKE ALDERGROVE

MINOR BASEBALL AN ANNU AL SUCCESS. Volunteer support from parents/guardians/family members is vital to the AMBA’s success. The Concession is the most important function as proceeds from the Concession fund many Association-related expenses. Without volunteers, the Association would not exist.

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For this reason each family is required to fulfill a minimum of four (4)

hours over the course of the season to help the Association.

□ Concession Shift(s) □ Head Coach (1 per team) Assistant Coach (2 per team) □ Tournament Director Umpire Allocator □ Bat-A-Thon/Fun Fest Coordinator Bat-A-Thon/Fun Fest Volunteer □ Picture Day Coordinator Picture Day Volunteer □ Opening Day/Pancake Breakfast Coordinator Opening Day/Pancake Breakfast Volunteer □ Christmas Parade Coordinator Christmas Parade Volunteer □ Field Maintenance Volunteer Spring Clean-up Coordinator □ Spring Clean-up Volunteer Team Volunteer Coordinator □ Sponsorship Coordinator Division Coordinator

NOTE: Scorekeeping / Pitch Counting (ALL Divisions), field maintenance and umpiring (T-Ball/Rally Cap & Tadpole Divisions) DO NOT qualify for your Association volunteer hours.

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TEAM VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Each team MUST have a volunteer coordinator. This person is in charge of keeping track of the completed volunteer hours for each parent on their team using the “Team Volunteer Coordinator Report” or reasonable facsimile.

At the end of the season the Team Volunteer Coordinator must email the completed Team Volunteer Coordinator Report to the Association Volunteer Coordinator. This will ensure that the family volunteer deposit cheques are destroyed.

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Team Volunteer Coordinator Report

As a Team Volunteer Coordinator, please complete the following chart and submit to the Association Volunteer Coordinator NO LATER than June 21, 2015. For the upcoming season, each family will be required to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours over the course of the season to help the Association. NOTE: Scorekeeping (ALL Divisions), field maintenance and umpiring (T-Ball/Rally Cap & Tadpole Divisions) DO NOT qualify for your Association volunteer hours

Player Name Name of Family

Member Total Volunteer

Hours

Comments

Please submit to the Association Volunteer Coordinator NO LATER than June 21, 2015.

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Parent Volunteer Summary Sheet

As our kids grow it is important to set examples for them. One of the most important examples one

can give a child is the importance of giving the gift of time. By volunteering with the baseball club

you are demonstrating a commitment to your child, the community, and the sport of baseball. It's

not just parents either, we have grandparents, sisters and brothers, and aunts and uncles

contributing to the club. If you do not have time, think of other family members and ask them if

they might be interested in contributing to the club. Every hour is very much appreciated.

For the upcoming season, each family will be required to volunteer approximately 4-hours over the

course of the season to help the Association. NOTE: Scorekeeping (Any Divisions), field

maintenance and umpiring (T-Ball/Rally Cap & Tadpole Divisions) DO NOT qualify for your

Association volunteer hours

Players

Player's Name Team Name Coach's Name

1.

2.

3.

Player Name Name of Family

Member

Volunteer Duty Total # of

Hours

Confirmed by

Please submit to your Team Volunteer Coordinator or drop off at the Concession as soon as your

hours are completed.

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Concession General Information and Rules

General Information

Each shift is two (2) hours long - two shifts will fulfill a family’s volunteer hours.

The team volunteer coordinator or the coach/manager will need to ask their team to look on the AMBA website under ‘Parents’ and ‘Concession’ to see which shifts are available and email Tara Rozenek at concession@aldegroveminorbaseball.com ASAP with their preferred shifts.

It is very important that each team have their shift requests emailed in promptly.

Rules:

1. No children under the age of 14 are allowed to work in the concession.

2. Proper clothing is required. NO open-toe shoes should be worn in the concession.

3. No pets are allowed in the concession.

4. No smoking in the concession.

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Please note that all games (including tournament and exhibition) must be recorded on this form.

Head Coach’s are required to maintain an update pitch count form and must produce it to their opposition prior to the game upon request. At the conclusion of a game both Head Coach’s will review and sign each other’s pitch count form.

Each team is responsible for tracking the pitchers’ pitch counts either through the use of a handheld counter or through their scorebook. In the event of a dispute, the count maintained by the pitcher’s own team will be considered official (except in a Provincial Championship). See Rule 23.09.

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Rule 23: Pitching Rules

23.01 Number of Pitches and Required Rest

Division Spring Season Summer Season

10U & 11U (Mosquito)

1-25 Pitches = No Rest 26-40 Pitches = 2 Night Rest 41-55 Pitches = 3 Nights Rest 56-65 Pitches = 4 Nights Rest 66-75 Pitches = 5 Nights Rest 75 Pitches Maximum in a Day

Same as spring numbers.

13U (PeeWee)

1-35 pitches = no rest 36-55 pitches = 2 nights rest 56-75 pitches = 3 nights rest

1-45 pitches = no rest 46-70 pitches = 2 nights rest 71-85 pitches = 3 nights rest

15U

(Bantam)

1-35 pitches = no rest 36-65 pitches = 2 nights rest 66-85 pitches = 3 nights rest

1-45 pitches = no rest 46-75 pitches = 2 nights rest 76-95 pitches = 3 nights rest

18U

(Midget)

1-45 pitches = no rest 46-65 pitches = 2 nights rest 66-100 pitches = 3 nights rest

1-50 pitches = no rest 51-75 pitches = 2 nights rest

76-105 pitches = 3 nights rest (115 for 18U “AAA”)

Note #1: There are no maximum total pitch counts for a week.

Note #2: Pitches thrown in warm-up, bullpen, or ruled no pitch by the umpire because time was called prior to the pitch, or thrown when ruled no pitch due to a balk do not count towards pitch count.

Note #3: Pitch count is recorded after each game. A pitcher who requires rest after the first game of the day cannot pitch in the second game. Example: A 15U (Bantam) AAA pitcher who throws 50 pitches in game one is ineligible to pitch in game two.

Note #4: “If a pitcher has two appearances in the same day his total pitch count for the day is combined for the purpose of rest. Example 1: A 15U (Bantam) AAA pitcher who throws 30 pitches in game one and 40 pitches in game two has thrown 70 pitches for the day and requires 2 nights rest.

Note #5: “The following is a definition of a night’s rest. Example: Pitcher requires three nights rest after throwing a 1PM game on a Sunday. Pitcher rests Sunday night, Monday night, Tuesday night and can pitch when he wakes up on Wednesday morning.

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23.02 Exceeding Limits to Finish Batter

A pitcher is permitted to exceed the maximum limit (for a day) to complete pitching to a

batter.

Note #1: Example #1: Pitcher starts a hitter at 43 pitches. At the end of the hitter the pitcher

has thrown 47 pitches and the pitcher is removed. The pitcher’s pitch count is recorded as

47 and he requires two nights rest. Example 2: Pitcher starts a hitter at 93 pitches. At the

end of the hitter the pitcher has thrown 97 pitches. The pitcher must be removed and his

pitch count is recorded as 95.

23.03 Pitching on Consecutive Days Pitchers are not permitted to pitch on four (4) consecutive days. A player can only pitch on

a third (3rd) consecutive day if ALL the following conditions are met....

(i) Games are during Spring Tournaments, Summer, Single Seasons or Provincials

(ii) His/her total pitch count on the 2 previous days does not exceed the Spring "no rest"

limit for his/her division as defined under rule 23.01.

Example: A 13U pitcher may only pitch on a third (3rd) day, if his/her combined

total for days 1 and 2 does not exceed 35 pitches.

23.04 Pitching and Catching on the same day Pitching and catching on the same day is permitted at all age divisions in league and

championship play between B.C.B.A. teams unless a tournament is a Western or National

hosted in B.C., in which case the current Canadian Baseball Rule applies.

23.05 Suspended Games

If a game is suspended the pitchers rest would be determined based on the number of

pitches thrown to that point and recorded for that day. If a pitcher is ineligible to pitch at

the beginning of a game, that is suspended after the first pitch, the pitcher remains

ineligible to pitch in that game when it is completed at a later date.

Approved Rulings:

A) 13U pitcher throws 70 pitches on Thursday. Friday’s game is rained out (prior to

the first pitch) and rescheduled for Saturday. Pitcher is now eligible to pitch in

Saturday’s makeup game.

B) 13U pitcher throws 70 pitches on Thursday. Friday’s game is suspended (after the

first pitch) and is completed on Saturday. Pitcher is not eligible to pitch in

Saturday’s continued game because he was not eligible to pitch when the game

began.

C) 13U pitcher throws 70 pitches on Thursday and the game is suspended and

completed on Friday. The pitcher’s 70 pitches are recorded on their Thursday pitch

count. Pitcher is not eligible to pitch when the game is continued on Friday because

he now requires two night’s rest. If the game was completed on Saturday the pitcher

would be eligible to continue to pitch to their maximum pitch count for a day (15

more pitches). The pitches thrown in the completion of Saturday’s game would be

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recorded on the pitcher’s Saturday pitch count.

D) 13U pitcher throws 20 pitches in the first game on Saturday. Their second game on

Saturday is suspended. When the game is completed the pitcher could only throw a

maximum of 65 pitches because based on their morning out 65 pitches is all he

could have thrown when the game began. Also, the pitcher must be eligible to pitch

when the game is completed based on their previous day’s pitch count.

Note: These examples all use 13U summer numbers but can be applied to any

division using the appropriate numbers.

23.06 Pitcher Removed

A pitcher may not pitch twice in the same game. A pitcher who is removed for a pinch

hitter or pinch runner during an offensive inning is considered to have been removed from

the game as a pitcher for the purpose of this rule.

23.07 Rules Always in Effect

B.C.M.B.A. pitching rules are always in effect for all B.C.B.A. teams at all times

regardless of whether or not the event is sanctioned by the B.C.B.A. B.C.B.A. pitching

rules will not be in effect for any team participating in a Western or National

Championship where the team will be required to follow only the regulations of that

governing body.

23.08 Penalty for Violations

(A) Maximum Pitch Count Violation

If a pitcher is about to exceed his/her maximum pitch count for the day the

opposing manager and/or official scorekeeper and/or Tournament Director must

inform the pitcher’s manager before the violation occurs. If a violation is discovered

after it occurs the pitcher is simply removed from the mound and no further penalty

will be invoked.

(B) Rest Rule Violation

If a pitcher pitches without proper rest as defined in Rule 23.01 the game will be

forfeited to the opposing team. Such a violation may be protested by the opposing

team up to 48 hours after the game upon the discovery of the violation. At a

Provincial Championship, the violation must be protested at the time it occurs.

Approved Ruling:

If the violation is discovered while the ineligible pitcher is pitching, the pitcher will

be removed from the mound and his manager ejected and suspended. If the

violation is discovered after the ineligible pitcher has finished pitching the manager

will be ejected and suspended. Games will never be forfeited at provincial

championships due to any pitch count violation because the violation should have

been discovered before it occurred.

23.09 Enforcement and Tracking

(A) Managers will be responsible for tracking the pitch count of their pitchers and may

assign this duty to their scorekeeper, assistant coach, etc., however it is ultimately

the manager’s responsibility to ensure pitch count is followed.

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(B) Each team is responsible for maintaining a log of pitches thrown by their

pitchers on the form provided by B.C. Minor. A team may request to view

their opposition’s pitch count log prior to a game. A manager failing to

maintain an accurate log may be reported to B.C. Minor and may face

supplemental discipline including the forfeiture of games.

(C) Under no circumstances will umpires be expected to track or enforce pitch

count.

23.10 Tracking at Provincial Championships

(A) In Provincial Championships the Host Committee shall appoint an

adult who is responsible for tracking pitch count.

(B) The Official Pitch Count Tracker must inform a manager if he is

about to use an ineligible pitcher under Rule 22.05.

(C) The Official Pitch Count Tracker shall either display a running

total of each pitcher’s pitch count (flip chart) and/or make a public

announcement of the pitch count at the end of each inning. A

coach may request the current pitch count during an inning if it

does not unreasonably delay the game.

(D) Prior to each game both Managers shall meet with the Official

Pitch Count Tracker to determine which pitchers are ineligible to

pitch in the game and which pitchers have pitching restrictions (ie.

they may be pitched earlier in the day and can throw less than the

daily maximum).

(E) The Host Committee should maintain one “Official Copy” of the

pitch count logs that should be signed by each Manager after the

game. The Host Committee is encouraged to display and maintain

a second copy of the pitch count logs for public view where the

tournament results are posted.

Note: Associations are encouraged to adopt this procedure for local

tournaments.

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Coaches Frequently Asked Questions Q: What if it’s raining on game day?

A: Contact the other coach and decide if the game will be cancelled. If so, contact the Umpire Coordinator immediately and email Field Rainout contact within 24 hours

Q: I have Equipment inquires, who do I call?

A: Contact Division Coordinator or Equipment Manager(s) with all equipment needs and inquires.

Q: What are the Concession business hours?

A: Visit our website @ www.aldergroveminorbaseball.com for a complete listing Q: Who do my parents contact regarding volunteer hours?

A: Coaches appoint a team volunteer coordinator. They keep track of all volunteer duties and hours using the forms in this package. The team volunteer coordinator reports hours or any inquires to the AMBA volunteer coordinator.

Q: What field does my team play at?

A: Blastball, T-Ball/Rally Cap, Tadpole and Mosquito divisions play at Aldergrove Athletic Park with other Aldergrove Minor Baseball teams. PeeWee, Bantam, Midget and Junior Mens interlock with other leagues. Maps links for other lower mainland parks are available on our website www.aldergroveminorbaseball.com

Q: What equipment does my child require?

A: Each child will require a baseball glove, batting helmet and athletic protection. Kids generally start wearing cleats in Mosquito however, cleats are highly recommended starting in Tadpole. No metal cleats are allowed until Bantam level.

Q: What is Summer Ball?

A: Summer Ball is an elite All-Star program that starts July 1st and lasts through August long weekend. Teams are determined by try-outs and evaluations, which does mean some potential players will unfortunately not be able to participate as there are restrictions to roster size.

Tadpole Summer Ball season lasts for the month of July with 2 games per week and a season ending tournament August long weekend. Modified Mosquito rules are used, with live pitching in every inning. This league travels to other associations' parks for games.

Mosquito Summer Ball season runs from July 1st to the end of the August Long Weekend. Games are 2 times per week plus weekend tournaments. Teams that are successful in the Summer League qualify for Provincials.

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Coordinator Duties Blastball & T-Ball/Rally Cap Coordinator Duties

Organize the Regular Season

Get a list of all current registered players from the registrar.

Recruit and assign coaching positions

Determine how many teams will be in the division and allocate players

5-players per team in Blastball / 9-players per team in T-Ball/Rally Cap

Call all Head Coaches and partner them with Assistant Coaches.

Put teams together. Requests to play together may be done and try to put more than 1 girl on each team.

If necessary organize Coaches/Draft meeting.

Contact Coaches regarding meeting time and date.

Review and understand division rules.

Go over the Coaches Duties and Conduct Rules.

Keep in contact with Coaches regarding clinics, equipment problems, etc.

Mediate any disputes.

Tend to any other issues as they arise

Arrange a time with Equipment Manager and coaches to distribute uniforms and equipment bags.

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Coordinator Duties

Tadpole, Mosquito, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget Coordinator Duties

Coordinate Pre-season/Evaluation Day

Get a list of all current registered players from the registrar.

Recruit and assign coaching positions

Determine how many teams will be in the division – 12 players per team.

Call all Head Coaches and partner them with Assistant Coaches and discuss upcoming evaluation and draft.

Coordinate pre-season evaluations

Help with preparation of evaluation sheets.

Organize Coaches to attend the evaluations and review evaluation criteria.

Set up evaluation stations & organize players into groups alphabetically.

Stations should be: Throwing, Hitting, Catching, Fielding & Flyballs.

Ratings at each station are 1 – 5. (5 being the best)

Tally ratings after players’ evaluation. (average)

Organize & Facilitate Divisional Draft

Contact Coaches regarding draft meeting.

Review division rules.

Facilitate Draft. First and second year players are drafted separately with the same number of first and second years on each team.

Go over the Coaches Duties and Conduct Rules.

Invite umpire co-coordinator to attend.

Arrange a time with Equipment Manager and coaches to distribute uniforms and equipment bags.

Review the schedule prepared by the scheduler to ensure there are no conflicts.

Keep in contact with coaches regarding clinics, equipment problems, etc.

Mediate disputes and tend to any other issues as they arise.