2017 League Information

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1 2017 League Information

2 About LOYBL Agenda Who we are What we do How we do it How you can help Key Dates Key rule changes for 2016/2017 Key messages for coaching - videos Q & A Division Commissioner s Break Outs

3 About LOYBL Mission Statement A community-focused league with a commitment to children playing baseball in a fun, learning environment supervised by empowering adults with a focus on development, sportsmanship and a love for the game. Staffed entirely by Community volunteers Community Organization for over 30yrs 7 Divisions with over 500 players total - T-Ball (Ages 4/6 ) - Clinic I, II (Ages 6/8) - Junior (Ages 9/10) - Intermediate (Ages 11/12) - Seniors (Ages 13/14) - Majors (Ages 15-18)

4 Executive Board & Division Commissioners Executive Officers PRESIDENT Eric Hodge VICE PRESIDENT Tom Pavelich TREASURER Dan McAuliffe SECRETARY Karen Castaldi Commissioners T-BALL (5-6 YRS) CLINIC I, II (7-8 YRS) JUNIORS (9-10 YRS) INTERMEDIATE (11-12 YRS) SENIORS (13-14 YRS) MAJORS (15-18 YRS) Garry Reynolds Joe Grinnin Mats Johansson James Iwasnski Curt McAllister Bob Gritzinger

5 LOYBL Income Sources Registration Fees Sponsors On-Line Registration Convenience Non-residence fees LOYBL Receives no financial support from: Lake Orion Community Schools Orion Township Parks & Recreation Village of Lake Orion Parks & Recreation Oakland County Parks & Rec

6 LOYBL Sponsors Critical to League Success Very Generous Support from the Community Benefits to Sponsor Tax Deduction (non-profit donation) Your Logo on uniforms Exposure on LOYBL web site Sponsorship forms available at Costs to the Sponsor $350 for a single team $300 per team if sponsoring more than one team Please patronize our sponsors and thank them for supporting your kids.

7 League Sponsors

8 LOYBL Community Contributions Scholarships to eligible LOHS students Four scholarships of $1,000 every year Submit application by May 5 th Eligibility: if your child has ever played LOYBL Build and maintain baseball fields Potential 2017 projects Add cement base to dugouts - Atwater McConnell Field upgraded maintenance Student Employment Opportunities Your Umpires Community Service Hours

9 Committees - Chairperson EQUIPMENT UMPIRES PICTURES PURCHASING SCHOLARSHIPS REGISTRATION PICNIC SPONSORS COMMUNICATIONS TOURNAMENT/ALL-STAR RULES WEBMASTER FIELD DEV/MAINT EDUCATION Garry Reynolds Bill Hitchcock/Tom Pavelich Golden Meadows Dan McAauliffe Board Eric Hodge/Tom Pavelich Garry Reynolds Eric Hodge Curt McAllister Leo Trayner Eric Hodge Hodge/Johansson Garry Reynolds Leo Trayner

10 Primary Budget Expenses Insurance Uniforms Equipment Umpires Township / School Field Usage Fees Picnic Day Field Maintenance and Development

11 How you can help LOYBL Opportunities to volunteer LOYBL Board and Committees Managers and Coaches Sponsor a team or refer interested Sponsor Support your managers and coaches Support our umpires Remember these could be your kids behind the umpire masks Honor the LOYBL Code of Conduct

12 How You Can Help Volunteer to Help: you have unique skills we could use! We only have a few people supporting a very large organization. We really need help with purchasing, sponsorships, field projects, and uniform ordering/procurement process. Attend a Board Meeting and get involved!!!! Board meetings every month: 2 nd Tuesday of Month at American Legion, downtown Lake Orion. 7:30 pm.

13 LOYBL 2016 Schedule and Key Dates Event Date Time Location Parent Meeting Monday, March 14 th 7PM LOHS - KIVA LOYBL Dick's Sporting Goods Appreciation Day Saturday, March 19th all day March 2oth - without late Registration fee Equipment Pick-up * must present/acknowledge Concussion Training completed Sunday April 10th 1-3pm Dick's location in Rochester. Bring 20% discount flyer 3/20/2016online registration Lake Orion Storage/Waldon Rd. Team Practice Starts--Play Ball Monday, April 11 th Team Specific Team Specific Umpire Clinic Wednesdy, April 13th 6:30-8:30 Cerc Classroom Coaches Clinic Sunday 4/17 1-4pm LOHS Kiva & Gym Picture Day Sunday, May 1st Team Specific Orion Twp Civic Center 12-3pm Regular Season Games Start Monday, May 2nd Scholarship Applications Due Postmark by May 8 th Team Specific; Weekdays- 6:30, Weekends vary Team Specific LOYBL Scholarship 11:59 PM Committee End of Season Family Picnic

14 Safe Environment LOYBL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND SCREENING The cornerstone of the Lake Orion Youth Baseball League Abuse prevention program is our application and screening process consisting of three steps as detailed below. As part of the Volunteer Application each volunteer will be provided with access to and required to certify that they are aware and agree to the Lake Orion Youth Baseball League Abuse prevention program. 1. Volunteer Application and Consent/Release 2. Completed LOYBL Code of Conduct form 3. Random Criminal Background Check by League CONCUSSION AWARENESS Compliance to Michigan Law requires that all coaches of organized sports complete Concussion Training prior to a season s start Adopting Concussion Certification through NFHSA Coaches register and take the training and receive certificate Commissioners will monitor that all have completed Learn more about our these programs at

15 MAY - JUNE Game Schedule MAY-JUNE MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30 6:30-8:30 9:00AM - 11:00AM 11:00AM - 1:00PM 1:00PM - 3:00PM HUBBARD (CC2) HUBBARD (CC2) - NITE JAYCEE (CC3) JAYCEE (CC3) - NITE MORGAN (CC4) FP #1 SG1 IG1 SG1 FP #2 SG2 IG2 SG2 FP #3 SG3 SG3 FP #4 SG4 SG4 MCCONNELL TP TG TP TG TP TG TP TG TP TG TG TG TG TG TG TG JDP JG1 C1G1 JG1 C1G1 OAKS W JG2 IG1 JG2 IG3 OAKS E JG3 IG2 JG3 IG4 OAKS S JG4 JG4 OAKVIEW JG5 IG3 JG5 WALDON 1 C2G1 C1G2 C2G1 C1G2 WALDON 2 C2G2 C1G3 C2G2 C1G3 WALDON 3 C2G3 IG4 C2G3 CARPENTER PINETREE TP TG TP TG TP TG TP TG TP TG TP TG TP TG TG TG ATWATER 1 C2G4 C1G4 C2G4 C1G4 ATWATER 2 C2G5 C1G5 C2G5 C1G5

16 Farm System Major Rule Changes for 2016 Not a new rule, just enhancing implementation We will open up online registration for those interested, no fee. Allows for additional games at a higher level of play for those interested. Your player has the opportunity to get called up from the Farm System. i.e. the division lower than the level needing a player. Applies to Juniors Division and Up. Juniors Division: Lead-offs are allowed! Moving to Pitch Counts vs. # of Innings Pitch counts will be in effect for all levels; including mandatory rest days Clarification: You do NOT need to slide into home plate; You MUST attempt to avoid a collision.

17 Farm System - Highlights Goal: To enable a team to field enough players to play a game without forfeiture while also being competitive. Proposal: In the event a team in the Intermediates & Seniors Division has < 9 players, they may choose to utilize the Farm System from their Division to fill vacancies for up to 2 players. Coach will contact their Commissioner to determine availability. The chosen player/players MUST come from the designated Farm System. The Farm player will wear their normal jersey to the game. The number of players to bring up will be limited to 2 with a maximum of all players on the team not to exceed 10. The Farm System players must abide by the following: They bat last and can only play an outfield position. No pitching or infield play allowed. Game will count as a regular game and all League Rules apply. Number of Play-ups vs. Current number of Players: Players Max # of Play-Ups 9 or > Forfeit * Even though minimum # to field a team is 7, this will only apply if the result can meet both of the proposal goals: no forfeit + being competitive

18 2016 LOYBL Other reminders Player/Coach/Sponsor Alignment: Teams are allowed 1 Head Coach & 2 Asst. Coaches and their corresponding children. After that, we do a blind draft to fill remaining roster. We do not align kids based on convenience (i.e. driving, friends, etc.) We pride ourselves on being a league of integrity. We have a blind draft. This applies to sponsorships as well. We can align your sponsorship to your child but can not align to specific coaches/other kids, unless you are also a coach on that team. Coaching Conduct: Non-sportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Any inappropriate physical/verbal abuse will result in dismissal from game and/or league. Please be aware of the LOYBL Code of Conduct which you acknowledged during registration. Umpires: Our umpires are trained by a veteran in this field for over 20 yrs. But, they are still kids, please refrain from giving them a hard time or influencing their decisions. Please refer to coaching conduct on potential implications. Zero tolerance in this area. Treat them with

19 2016 LOYBL Other cont. What equipment do you need?: Baseball Glove, sized appropriately for your child Cleats are very useful but not required. No metal cleats allowed. Athletic cup if applicable League provides Helmets, and catchers gear (no catchers mitts) Don t go out a buy a bat until you understand what your team/players already have. Many players already have bats for your use and helps in determining what you may need for your child before a purchase of your own. Legal Bats for 2016 Bat diameter <= 2 ¾ inches in the Clinic and Junior Divisions, Bat diameter <= 2 5/8 inches in the Intermediate Division. All bats must be labeled with a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of no greater than Bats marked as Tee Ball will be allowed ONLY in the TEE BALL division. Aluminum or Composite bats in the Senior and Major Divisions shall meet the BBCOR performance standards and marked as such. Rainouts: We will follow township guidelines for all fields, not done on a field by field basis. If cancelled, all games cancelled.

20 Travel Select Team 2016 Summer Select Travel Teams 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U teams Tournaments will begin after regular season Approx. $ Per Player What is included 3-4 tournaments within a day driving distance. All tournament fees and umpires will be paid by LOYBL Full uniform for travel play, including jersey and pants to represent LOYBL LOYBL league ball cap to match uniform Team practices starting in late May and through June until first Tournament Up to 5 coaches per team for more 1:1 coaching opportunities Additional coaching provided i.e in depth instruction pitching/catching/hitting to be sent on tryout dates.

21 Commissioner Break out Sessions Commissioners T-BALL (5-6 YRS) Garry Reynolds CLINIC I, II (7-8 YRS)J James Iwanski JUNIORS (9-10 YRS) Steve Drouillard INTERMEDIATE (11-12 YRS) Jon Barker SENIORS (13-14 YRS) Curt McAllister MAJORS (15-18 YRS) Bob Gritzinger All Other Other Board members

22 Thank you!