Agenda

PRBS DirectorsGarry Abezetian Peter Kapetan

Marty Abezetian Mike Marrese

Fred Angelini Glenn Lombardi

Thad Bednarz Mike Grabowskii

Dave Blum Bob Nowaczyk

Jim Campbell Frank PagoneJoe Cerniglia Ron Roth

Michael Cristiano Adrian SakowiczDavid Depkon Jerry ScafaTom Farinella Larry Seiwert

Jim Gillespie Mark StephensTed Haufle Chris Hickey Steve Vogg

Dave Hoffman Brad Wisniewski

• Goals and Objectives• Safety• Messages and Mantras• Team Administration• Fundamentals• Practices & Games

Rule Changes 2007 - 2009Play on Grade

Scheduled day of practice for Pistols/Warriors•Junior Girls - 9 fielders, team may only bat once thru the order, & a 9 yr must pitch in each game •Pre Teen Girls - Pilot Program - A pitcher that hits 3 girls in 1 inning must be removed •Pony Girls - Stealing on the "release" •Bronco rules for Boys JA League (70" bases -lead offs-dropped 3rd strike), 70' bases for JN•Boys Pitching restrictions - innings per game reduced •Big Barrel Bats

G22 Intentional Walks are prohibited, except to set up a force situation on the tie or go ahead run in the last or extra inning of a game.

G20.0 IHSA ejection penalty "Any player, manager, or coach ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct shall be ineligible to participate for the next game.“

G10 The bench areas is reserved for players, coaches, and managers. All players should be on the bench when not batting, in the field or warming up. Managers and coaches may NOT stand in front of the out of play fences, or in the field of play, unless they are coaching a base, except for designated coaches in Future Stars, Etc

G12  All rainouts will be rescheduled.  If a game ends because of weather conditions, curfew, or darkness interferes with play so that the game is called by the umpire, it is a regulation game provided the league predicated number of full innings have been played. (5 inning game needs 3 complete innings, 6 inning game needs 4 complete, and 7 inning game needs 5 complete innings)Note: If the home team is ahead when the stoppage occurs, that inning will be deemed completed if it allows the game to be judged complete by rule.  If play has gone beyond the predicated minimum and is called when the teams have not had an equal number of completed turns at bat, the score shall be the same as it was at the end of the last completed inning.Games not having played the predicate number of innings when suspended, will be completed at a later date, unless the league president determines the game is out of contention.  Play and line ups are to be resumed exactly as they were when play was halted.  On the rescheduled date, players who were not in attendance initially are eligible to play, if game is resumed prior to the start of the 4th inning (6 inning game) or 5th inning (7 inning game).  Players who were in the line up, but are absent when the game is resumed are skipped in the batting order, with no penalty.

G6  Only the manager, or acting manager, may have a discussion with the umpire.  Upon the first attempt by a coach to have a discussion with the umpire regarding the game, a warning will be issued to the coach and manager.  Upon the second occurrence, said coach will be required to remain on the bench for the remainder of the game.

G10  The bench areas is reserved for players, coaches, and managers.  All players should be on the bench when not batting, in the field or warming up.  Managers and coaches may NOT stand in front of the out of play fences, or in the field of play, unless they are coaching a base, except for designated coaches in Future Stars, etc.  After two warnings from the umpire, the manager or coach will be asked to leave the field of play.  NOTE: This is not to be considered as an official ejection, unless the manager or coach will not leave.

PT Girls 6 inning Game

• Little Sluggers – boys and girls• 7&8’s -Wildcat and Wildkits• 9 & 10

– American assoc. (AA) boys– Junior Girls

• 11 & 12– Junior Boys- American/ National– Pre-Teen Girls

• 13& 14– Pony Boys / Pony Girls

• 14-17– Colt Boys

Leagues

Opening Night – Friday May 6 6pmTeam pictures- Saturday May 14th

Calendar of Events

Goals & Objectives• Learn the Fundamentals of Baseball• Good Sportsmanship• How to be part of a Team• Practice makes you better at anything• Fun means enjoying what you do

– Most Fun= Doing your Best• Pass on to the next generation the tradition and

love for Baseball

SafetyThorguard

– Lightning Detection system– Operates 7 days a week- 8am-11pm– If you hear the alarm-

• All must CLEAR the field– Stop the game- seek shelter– Building or Cars (not a convertible)– Leave the equipment on the field

Safety• Thorguard

– If strobe lights are flashing, do not take the field until an all clear is heard

– If the weather is threatening, and no alarm, get off the field

• Warning horn- like a car horn– 15 second blast

• ALL CLEAR= 3 short blasts• IF NO CLEAR, after 20 minutes, ……….

cancel game and GO HOME

–Managers–Wins???– Organized

• Have a plan• Be flexible

– Communicate• Your expectations, needs,

practices, games, changes• Don’t use the child – use

handouts, emails, post game reminders

– Enthusiastic• Make it fun; Recognize and

Celebrate!!!!– Get Good Attendance at games

and practices• Where were you?• The team really missed you!!• The players really needed you at

the last game• We sure could have use you…

coming next time?

Messages & Mantras• Mistakes Happen-don’t make it worse

– “Correct” in private- not in public– “Correct” in practice– “Correct” as a group- not individually– “Correct” when you’ve cooled down

• Positive Reinforcement– Catch them doing it right– Applaud the correct actions– Applaud at the “attempt”

If Momma ain’t Happy, then Nobody Happy…

Messages and Mantras

• Umpires (None in T-ball)– In Baseball, quick decisions have to be made by an umpire almost

every 30-40 seconds– Usually in front of 40-50 people

• Half of which want to disagree• Accept their decisions unequivocably

– Don’t Challenge, ridicule, “gasp” , “moan”, “groan” or do anything to infer your dismay-shut up! Shut up!

- If you really have to ask a question, be very polite, pleasant and appreciative- like you are talking to a Tballr

• Treat them with respect, be Polite and say “please” and “thank you”—see prior slide

Remember the Golden rule- do unto others children as you would do to your own…

2009 Points of Emphasis

G8.3 All players must be in full uniform provided by the league to participate in a game. This includes socks and hats/visors. Ankle socks are not to be worn. No modifications or cut sleeves on the jerseys will be allowed.

G10 The bench area is reserved for players, coaches and managers. All players should be on the bench when not batting, in the field or warming up. Managers and coaches may NOT stand in front of the out of play fences, or in the field of play, unless they are coaching a base, except for designated coaches in future stars, etc.Coaches may not sit on chairs or buckets in the field of play or in non designated bench areas, such as the batters on deck cage.

Rule 1.11-j Players must not wear watches, rings, pins, jewelry, or any other ornamental or plastic or metallic items. This includes plastic, elastic or cloth wrist bands and chokers. Athletic wrist bands are allowed. Cloth and elastic hair ties are allowed if they do not include metal or plastic.

2009 Points of Emphasis

OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball, impedes the progress of any runner. A fake tag is considered obstruction. (NOTE: Obstruction shall be called on a defensive player who blocks off a base, base line or home plate from a base runner while not in possession of the ball.)

Rule 7.08-a (4) Any runner is out when the runner slides head first while advancing. (Leagues with players 12 years old or younger)

Team Administration

• Parent Communications– Parent Meeting– Parent Letter

• Season Schedule– Practices, Games, Picture day, Birthdays– Phone numbers, emails, – Treats Schedule no no

Team Administration

• Parent Communications– Parent Meeting– Parent Letter

• Season Schedule– Practices, Games, Picture day, Birthdays– Phone numbers, emails, – Treats Schedule

Encourage Treat Spontaneity !!!!

Parent Meeting/Letter• Contingency Plan

– What happens if parent is delayed in pick-up• Never leave a kid alone before or after a game• Eye Contact –transfer- NO BLIND DROP-OFFS

• Safety

P.R. BASEBALL/SOFTBALL UMPIRE VOUCHER ALL ITEMS MUST BE FILLED OUT FOR PYT. [ ] CHECK IF BASE UMPIRE [ ] CHECK IF ALONE { } CHECK IF PLATE UMPIRE ____________________________________ (UMPIRE NAME)

DATE:____________________________ (DAY) (DATE) TIME:___________ FIELD:___________ LEAGUE:_____________________ TEAMS: ____________________________________ (TEAM #) (NAME) ____________________________________ (TEAM #) (NAME) _____________________________________ (HOME TEAM MANAGER SIGNATURE)

[ ] Y DRESSED PROPERLY & ON TIME [ ] N UMPIRES ARE PAID AT THE HINKLEY FIELD EQUIPMENT ROOM FROM 11 AM UNTIL NOON ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAYS 6/6, 6/20,7/18 & 8/15. AFTER 8/15, MAIL THIS SLIP WITH A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE TO P.O. BOX 1044PARK RIDGE, IL 60068

Oh No …We don’t Have an Ump

What do We do????

Things to Remember• Keep the games moving• Be organized and prepared.• Request assistance from parents as needed.• Have someone warm-up the pitcher• Let the players know in advance of what position

they will be playing. Use a small white board for positions and batting order.

• Assign a parent to assist with the catchers equipment• Move the team away from the field for the post game

talk (if there is another game to follow)

Please Do This

• Each manager shall submit their official roster to their League President no later than the start of their 1st regular season game.

• All rostered players must be listed on the scoresheet. If a player is absent, the reason should be noted, if known

• Late arrivals/early departures

Remember

• No player shall be out of the game defensively for two consecutive innings– NO DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTIONS CAN BE MADE FROM THE

BENCH DURING AN INNING, EXCEPT FOR DISABILITY

• ALL BATTING ORDERS WILL BE PROGRESSIVE

REMEMBER

• The behavior of all managers and coaches shall be governed by standards of good sportsmanship. Specifically, the following behavior is prohibited :

Ultimate NO NOs

• A. Profanity• B. Abusive language• C. Smoking during games while on the field

or bench area• D. Baiting of umpires• E. Fighting• F. Alcoholic beverages or any illegal

substances• G. "Taunting" of opposition players

TALKING POINTS• IDIOTS• UNIFORM ALTERATIONS/white shirts• LATE ARRIVALS/EARLY LEAVE• School Night Curfews (LIT FIELDS ONLY)• Schedule• Umpires -Pay Slips - Attire• Pre Game Set up - Take down - Practice• Soft Toss• Box Keys• JEWELRY• Chain of Communication

Post Season Playoffs; July 5-15; BOR.

All-Star Selection meeting; Time/Location TBD. Purpose of the

meeting:o In- House All-Star Team

Gala; July 16-17o YE Travel Team

PR Summer Sizzler July

WARRIORS /PISTOLS

2011• Rule Changes for 2011 Season• G4.3 (add)  The visiting team shall be responsible for inspecting the field for obvious

hazards before the game AND raking/leveling the batters boxes and pitching rubber/mound area after the game.

•  • G7.1  ...The score MUST be verified by the managers after each half-inning...

•  • G12  (add)  If a regulation game, including extra innings, is suspended due to weather

conditions, curfew, darkness or time limits and the score is tied, the game shall be declared complete and a tie will be recorded in the standings.

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2011

• G13.1  A team shall play with 8 players.• G13.2 (in part) If a manager anticipates he will not have eight (8) players at the next

game, he/she can request the League President to call up one (1) player. •  G23 (in part) All players in attendance must be out of the game defensively for at least

one inning. Penalty: Forfeit•  • Changes for Special Rules for Individual Leagues:• All Softball Leagues: Field Dimensions and Equipment: (add) The batter and all base

runners must wear a batter’s helmet and all pitchers must wear a protective mask.• Junior Softball: 6 (d) A league age 9 year old must pitch one (1) complete inning per

game. (3 consecutive outs must be obtained while 9 year old deliver the pitch.• Pre-Teen Softball: 5 (a) (add) Runners who leave the base early will be called out.

Dead Ball. All runners and batter return to positions held before ball was pitched.• Little Sluggers: (add) The Little Sluggers League is intended to accommodate 6 year

olds too advanced for Future Stars and 7 year old boys not yet ready for Wildcat. Players are limited to 1 year participation in the Little Sluggers League.

2011

• AA League: 5 (b) (add) Runners who leave the base early will be warned by the umpire.

• Junior Boys League: 4 (b) (in part) …If a player arrives after the start of the 4th inning, he cannot enter the game.

First Aid Procedures

• See rules link on website for info

U Reserve

• See separate U reserve link

How to run a practice

• Please see various web site links for ideas

FINALLY

• Opening Night• Fall Ball • Injuries• Equipment• Follow The Rules• Head Lice• Double Base• SPONSORS• Questions