HALL COUNTY PARKS AND LEISURE. Spring 2017 Coaches Meeting

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1 HALL COUNTY PARKS AND LEISURE Spring 2017 Coaches Meeting

2 PHILOSOPHY It is the goal of the HCPL athletic staff to provide a recreational league that allows the youth of our county to have fun and learn life skills through organized athletic activities. This is aimed at ensuring an equal and fun atmosphere that offers a positive learning experience for all that are involved. It is important that the fundamentals of the game are taught in a way that allows for participants to learn and develop in a competitively relaxed setting.

3 COACH CODE OF CONDUCT Insist that your players & fans demonstrate good sportsmanship toward the opposing team and the officials. Insist that all of your players shake hands after the game & demonstrate grace in winning & dignity in losing. Do not teach, tolerate, or allow taunting of other teams, trash taking, or foul language at any point. LEAD BY EXAMPLE: Compliment good plays by opposing players, shake hands with opposing coaches before and after the game, and do not get confrontational with officials, coaches, players, or fans.

4 DIZZY DEAN Hall County Parks and Leisure's baseball program is chartered under Dizzy Dean Click on Rules tab

5 HOUSE RULES Time Limit on Games 1hr 15min 6U & 8U 1hr 25min 10U & 12U 1hr 45min 14U Runs Per Inning 4 runs allowed during first 3 innings 6 runs allowed during innings 4-6

6 HOUSE RULES All age divisions will have a continuous batting order and free defensive substitutions. If there are fewer than the required number of players to start, games will still be allowed to begin. The team with fewer players will be allowed to skip the missing player s order in the lineup with no penalty. Must have 8 players minimum to play The same rules will apply at all venues for all games. The Dizzy Dean Pitch Count Rule will not apply to the HCPL League

7 6U T-BALL & 8U COACH PITCH 6U division players can choose to hit from the tee, or from a coach. Players who wish to be pitched to by a coach may do so. That player will receive up to 5 pitches (balls/strikes). If the child swings and misses 3 times before the 5th pitch that player will be out. If the ball is not put into play during the at bat, the player is out. If the 5th pitch results in a foul ball, then the player will receive another pitch. Players may chose to switch to a tee during the at bat as long as they have not swung and missed 3 pitches (resulting in an out) prior to using the tee. 8U division will be coach pitch all season. Both 6U and 8U Players are only allowed to advance one base on an overthrown ball.

8 EQUIPMENT & UNIFORMS Bats Baseball: 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor), BBCOR, certification stamp 14U ONLY Drop 3 BBCOR Softball: Must be a regulation softball bat. Helmets Must be NOCSAE approved 6U & 8U chinstraps are mandatory, facemask optional (but recommended) Catcher s Equipment & Balls Uniforms Jerseys and hats will be provided by HCPL. No outside uniforms allowed. Uniforms worn in games must be supplied by HCPL. Player names can be added (optional; HCPL does not cover the cost).

9 PRACTICES 2 practices per week until games begin 1.5 hour time blocks Once games begin practices will be scheduled on a weekly basis depending on facility availability (and weather cooperation..)

10 GAME SCHEDULE Games to begin Saturday, March 25 th for 6U and 8U 6U and 8U will play primarily on Saturday and occasional week day games Games to begin the week of Monday, April 10 th for 10U, 12U, and 14U 10U and 12U Baseball will play primarily on Mondays and Fridays 10U, 12U Softball and 14U Baseball will play primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays

11 IMPORTANT DATES Picture Day April 23 rd Picture schedules will be sent out two weeks prior to picture day (from photographer) Gwinnett Braves - Hall County Youth Athletic Night May 13 th Order forms and payment due back by April 24 th Infield Box seats - $15 per ticket. Free Hat, Bobble Head Night, and Star Wars Night

12 CONTACT US: Wayne Briscoe, CYSA North Hall, Chestatee, and East Hall Districts Office: Nic Murphy, CYSA Flowery Branch, South Hall, and West Hall Districts Office: For more information visit: