2017 Coaches Meeting Agenda

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1 2017 Coaches Meeting Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Schedule 3. Fields Practice and Game 4. Make ups and reporting scores 5. American and National divisions 6. Team Binders/Coach Packets 10. Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Award 11. Tournaments 12. Rules Matrix/Pitch Counts 13. Player and Coach Development 14.Misc. Information 7. Codes of Conduct 8. Bambino Buddy Ball

2 Schedule Double Header Weekend is April 29 and 30 Every team will play a double header either Saturday or Sunday 9 s and 11 s play on Saturday 10 s and 12 s play on Sunday Photos will be taken on your game day Pitch Count Rules Apply Make up game days All games must be made up prior to the City Championship (if they matter for standings and time allows) National Division Some games may be scheduled for Friday (9 & 11) or Saturday (10 & 12) City Championships June 9-14 Games start Friday June 9th Double elimination weather permitting

3 Fields Practice and Game Please take the time to clean up the dugout and seating area after each game Game fields Teams should expect to play 1-2 games in North Idaho if you have a NI team in your division Spokane game fields Dwight Merkel, Franklin Park, Chief Garry, Mead JV softball, Mountainside, Clark Park, East Valley, Liberty Lake, Mead Sports Complex Practice Fields Glen Reser One field assigned for the season 2 hour block Practice field may be cancelled if the field is needed for a game practicefields@siyb.org with your top two days and area of town you would like to practice Once fields are assigned you can request more fields/time if available Please review the rules for your practice location

4 Make up game how to and reporting game scores Make up game any game that is unable to be started or completed It will be the responsibility of the coaches to agree to a makeup date and time. Then notify glen@siyb.org who will work to find a field, schedule the field prep and schedule and umpire or umpires. Make sure you include the other coach on your and make it clear what team you are with and what game you re attempting to reschedule. Friday and the weekend are the best dates for makeup games because of field availability. Reporting game scores: Home team to report scores within 24 hours. If the home team doesn t post after 24 hours the visiting team can post. 1) Go to the SIYB website. Spokaneindiansyouthbaseball.org or siyb.org 2) Click on coaches then submit scores 3) Enter your address. If you are having trouble logging in it is usually because you are not using the same address that you used to register as a coach. Enter the Password (310951) 1) You will see your team name listed and all of your games. Click the team link and enter the score and check the box that the game has been completed. If you don't click the box it won't show up. Please be sure to enter the correct score in the boxes - it will automatically update the standings. Please update timely so we can avoid s from parents and coaches.

5 Coaches Binder/Packet Line Up Cards Laminated Rule Matrix Birth Certificates Parent and Coaches Code of Conduct forms Pouch with Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Pins 2 dozen baseballs Sponsor offers Codes of Conduct Parent Code of Conduct Signed by every parent Coaches Code of Conduct Signed by every coach

6 Codes of Conduct Parents Spokane Indians Youth Baseball has implemented a Parent Code of Conduct to send an important message about the proper role of parents in supporting their child in sports. Parents are required to read, understand, and sign this form and give it to their coach prior to the season starting. Coaches will need to carry the signed documents with them to every game (along with each player s birth certificate) in a binder provided by Spokane Indians Youth Baseball. The SIYB Board will handle random spot checks throughout the 2014 season. 1. Parents shall control emotions while emphasizing ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play. 2. Courtesy is to be shown to opponents, fans and umpires. No criticisms, direct abuse, yelling from the sidelines, profane language/gestures. Spectators should refrain from using any type of artificial noise makers as such items are considered disruptive and unsportsmanlike toward opponents and umpires. 3. We will not question an umpire s call. Coaches are the only ones who can address this. 4. Parents will remain off the field and out of the dugouts unless invited by the coach. 5. Parents will help emphasize team spirit, unity effort and success. 6. Concerns, questions or ideas from any and all spectators to coaches should be handled away from the field. 7. Please assist the league s reputation by leaving each dugout, ballpark, tournament site in better shape than when you arrived. Our organization s goal is to ensure that our players, coaches, teams and parents have the best baseball experience possible. We believe that adherence to the above rules should ensure this goal. There may be times that disciplinary action will need to be taken: Any Spokane Indians Youth Baseball Board member, Commissioner or on-duty Umpire can remove a parent/attendee that acts in an inappropriate manner from the ballpark/facility. They will also be suspended from the following game. Repeat violations may lead to a more severe suspension.

7 Bambino Buddy Ball For players age 5-20 that have mental or physical challenges. Usually players 6 players on a team. Opening day on Saturday May 13th Six week season runs from May 13 th to June 18th After Opening day most games on Sunday from 1-5 at Shadle Buddy system Buddies help players swing a bat, round the bases and catch the ball Players get a full major league uniform Games are usually 3 innings minimum with a maximum time limit of 1 hour. We are requesting all 11 and 12U teams to participate. Need 4 teams each week. Sign your team up tonight. All participating teams will be eligible to win a $100 pizza party. Before the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division, our special needs kids were often unable to enjoy the game of baseball. Now, through the assistance of a special buddy, they are able to enjoy the same thrills of batting, hitting and throwing just like the other kids. The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division opens up a whole new world to our challenged kids not only do they experience the thrill of participating, they also get to experience team play and camaraderie.

8 Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Award To be awarded by the opposing team to the player that most exemplifies the following characteristics: 1) Abides by the rules of the game 2) Plays fair and hard 3) Follows the directions of the coach 4) Shows respect for the other team and their effort 5) Offers encouragement to teammates and is a leader 6) Shows respect for the umpires judgment calls 7) Ends the game smoothly shows class in victory and defeat

9 Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Award This award will be given out at home plate at the end of every game. The goal is to end every game in a positive fashion and to give a player an opportunity to be recognized for outstanding behavior. We recommend that your team appoint 1-2 parents to look for the 7 sportsmanship qualities above. At the end of the season ONE (coach will need to decide in the case of a tie) player from each team that receives the most pins will be invited to a special SIYB Sportsmanship Recognition Night at a Spokane Indians game on TBD. Player will receive two tickets to the game, sportsmanship t-shirt $10 in Indians bucks and entered to win prizes! All players will be recognized on the field before the game and one player will throw out the first pitch. THIS IS NOT A PLAYER OF THE GAME or MVP AWARD.

10 Umpires Inland EmpireBaseball Umpires Assoc. SIYB Assignor Bob Francis or

11 2017 Rules Matrix Division Spokane Indians Youth Baseball 9u - 12u Full Team League 9U 10U 11U 12U Playing Rules GAME LENGTH 6 Innings 6 Innings 7 Innings 7 Innings GAME TIME No New After 2 Hrs No New After 2 Hrs No New After 2 Hrs No New After 2 Hrs PLAYERS ENTRANCE Top of 4th Top of 4th Top of 4th Top of 4th INNINGS REQUIRED 3 - Field 3 - Field 3 - Field 3 - Field 10 Run Rule Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 RUN LIMIT per Inning No No No No PITCHING PITCHING DIST Breaking Ball Not Encouraged Not Encouraged Not Encouraged Not Encouraged BALKS No No Yes Yes WALKS / STRIKEOUTS Yes Yes Yes Yes Intentional Walks (no Pitches) Yes Yes Yes Yes Fake to Third No No No No BATTING / RUNNING BATTING ORDER 9 or 10 or Entire 9 or 10 or Entire 9 or 10 or Entire 9 or 10 or Entire BAT MAX DIAMETER 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 METAL CLEATS No No Yes Yes STEALING Yes Yes Yes Yes LEAD OFF/BALK No/No No/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes BASE LENGTH STEAL HOME ON PASSED BALL Yes Yes Yes Yes Droped 3rd Strike Rule/ Automatic Out Yes No No No Electronics in the Dugout Yes Yes Yes Yes Head First Slide (Home Only) Automatic Out Automatic Out Automatic Out Automatic Out MISC Jewelry No Provision No Provision No Provision No Provison Base Coach Must Wear Helmet No (Local Rule) No (Local Rule) No (Local Rule) No (Local Rule) Catcher's Head Gear One Piece One Piece One Piece One Piece Chanting w/ Pitcher on Mound No No No No

12 2017 Pitch Count Rules This year, SIYB is adopting the Pitch Smart Pitch Count Rules. All Full Teams will be required to comply with these pitch count rules. In the past, innings pitched reset at the end of the week. This is not the case this year. Coaches will be required to enter pitch totals into Bonzi when entering scores. 10 year old pitching in 12u. Follow pitching guidelines for 10 year old? Or 11/12 year old? Thoughts.

13 2017 Pitch Count Rules AGE DAILY MAX (PITCHES IN GAME) REQUIRED REST (PITCHES) 0 Days 1 Days 2 Days 3 Days 4 Days N/A N/A