Backyard Baseball 2014

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1 Backyard Baseball 2014 City of Duluth Parks and RecreationParents and Coaches Handbook B u n t e n R o a d D u l u t h, G A w w w. d u l u t h g a. n e t

2 Coaches and Parents, Welcome to the 2014 Backyard Baseball League. This handbook is intended to assist you in understanding the policies and expectations set forth by the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department. Our season will start with practices to teach the boys and girls the basics and will include 6 weeks of non-competitive games. We encourage you to read through the handbook so you can become more familiar with this program. We are so glad that you have chosen Backyard Baseball and we thank you, our coaches, very much for volunteering your time. Please contact us if you have any questions. Jason Rogers Assistant Director of Recreation jrogers@duluthga.net Backyard Baseball 2014

3 Important Dates March 1 Registration Deadline March 8. Coaches Meeting March Practice 1 March Practice 2 March 29.. Game 1 April No practice/ Spring Break April Game 2 April 19.. Game 3 April 26.. Game 4 May 3.. Game 5 May 10.. Game 6 Practice Information Practices will begin at 9:00, 9:45, and 10:30 am. Each team will be allotted 30 minutes per practice. Coaches Meeting A coaches meeting will be held from 10:00am-11:00 am to determine rosters, team colors and practice/game schedules. Each coach will then contact players. Game Information Games will begin at 9:00 am and 10:00 am. Each game will be 45 minutes. BACKYARD BASEBALL

4 The League: Our Backyard Baseball league is intended to introduce 4 and 5 year old boys and girls to the basics of baseball and to allow them to become part of a team. This is a non-competitive league where our goal is for our youth to HAVE FUN while learning and developing fundamental skills of t-ball. We believe in teaching our youth teamwork and sportsmanship at a young age. You, our parents, are a very vital part of this league and we rely on you to coach, organize, and encourage each and every week! Any unsportsmanlike conduct by a coach, parent, or spectator will not be tolerated. We encourage you to get involved and enjoy the game! Ages: Players must no younger than 4 years by March 1, 2014 and must still be 5 years on January 1, Teams: Each team will consist of players. Teams will be assigned at random. Uniform: As part of the registration fee, each player will receive a matching jersey and baseball cap. We encourage players to wear comfortable pants and each player must wear cleats or athletic shoes on the field. No metal cleats will be allowed. Other Equipment: Parents are responsible for providing their player with an adequate glove. The Parks and Recreation Department will provide helmets, bats, balls, tees and bases. Note: Prior to each game, the League Coordinator will provide each head coach with a roster, field chart, and all necessary equipment to be returned to League Coordinator immediately following play. Although there must be 3 parents on the field during play, we encourage as many parents as possible to be involved, through field coaching, dugout coaching or by providing after game treats. Backyard Baseball 2014

5 League Rules and Regulations The Game 1. Each game will be 45 minutes in length, regardless of inning and/or batting order. 2. There will be no official score keeping. Games are coach regulated with no officials. The Field 1. Field dimensions are 45 feet by 45 feet. 2. The pitching line will be 25 feet from home plate. 3. The dead ball area will extend 10 feet forward from home plate. Fielding 1. The fielding team must provide a minimum of 2 field coaches, located throughout the play area. 2. Each team may have up to 10 players on the field at a time. Batting 1. The hitting team is required a minimum of 2 coaches on the field, one at catcher and one pitching. 2. Each batter will receive 3 coach pitches and then will be allowed to hit off of a tee. 3. There are no outs, fouls or strikes. 4. The hitting team will hit through the line-up each inning. 5. All batters and base runners must wear a helmet at all times. 6. There will be no on-deck area. BACKYARD BASEBALL