CVALL 2015 Managers Handbook T-Ball
Table of Contents SECTION PAGE CVA Board of Directors 3 Overview 4 CVALL Big 5 Rules 5 T-Ball Rules 6-7 CVALL By-Laws Pre and Post Game Manager Responsibilities Other Conditions Dugout Maintenance Awards 8-10 Manager s/coaches Code of Conduct 13 Player s Code of Conduct 14 Parent s Code of Conduct 15-16 11 2
CVALL Board of Directors/Officers Leroy Donaldson President (206) 579-1915 president@cvall.com Lisa Howard Secretary (619) 871-1306 secretary@cvall.com Tony Piña Player Agent (619) 254-8702 playeragent@cvall.com Safety Officer (619) 994-4073 safety@cvall.com Juan Torres Clinton Kellogg Vice-President of Operations (619) 843-3562 ops@cvall.com Ben Colmenero Treasurer (619) 871-1306 treasurer@cvall.com Ilse Guido-Jackson Vice-President of Public Relations (619) 726-3774 sponsors@cvall.com Tom Wood Chief Umpire (619)- 954-4368 umpire@cvall.com 3
Overview 1. This handbook will outline CVALL regular and post season rules of Little League International, the CVALL By-Laws and the Safety rules given to us by the Sweetwater Union High School District to be implemented and enforced by all CVALL managers. 2. CVALL is an all-volunteer league from the President, Board of Directors, and Managers and must include the parents. As such, it is the responsibility of each manager to ensure that parents fulfill their snack bar duty when assigned. 4
CHULA VISTA AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE RULES 5
Rules for 6yo Tball Division - games are 1 1/2 hours - 5 runs or 3 outs can end an inning from game 1 (no "last batter") - coach pitch occurs from game 1: coaches pitch from a knee; players get 3 pitches and must hit on a tee afterwards - catchers play the position during the pitch, but move back to the catchers line during hitting off the Tee - no stacking the infield: only regular infield positions are to be played... Extra players are put on the grass line in the outfield. - All players are in the batting order determined by the manager - Offensive coaches are umpires for each 1/2 inning - no coaches on the field after game 10 - scores are not to be kept...there are no losers in Tball - balls must go further than the foul arc to be considered in play 6
Rules for 4/5yo Tball Division - games are 1hour and 15 minutes - for the 1st 5 games of the season, outs will be verbalized, but not enforced - for the 1st 5 games all players will bat in an order created by the manager and in the next inning, the 1st player in the lineup will be the last batter in the lineup (continued in each inning of play) - "Last Batter" will be announced with the arrival of the last batter in the lineup. This player will hit the ball off the tee and attempt to get a home run and clear the bases. - On game 6 and onward, a 1/2 inning is completed after 5 runs or 3 outs occur. There is no more last batter. - All catchers must play the position behind the catchers line - Balls must go further than the foul arc to be considered in play - no stacking the infield: only regular infield positions are played, all other players are to play outfield on the grass edge. - Offensive coaches are the umpires for each 1/2 inning - scores are not to be kept... There are no losers in TballGame 7
CVALL By-Laws as it pertains to Managers, Players and Spectators SECTION 3 GENERAL RULES: A. No booing or ridiculing by any person will be allowed. Any member of this league will take steps necessary to stop it. B. No liquor, tobacco or pets will be allowed on the Little League grounds at any time. C. Use of the ball park will be allowed by special permission of the Board of Directors only. D. No ball playing will be allowed outside the ball park area. E. Only persons with specific jobs, with an approved volunteer application on file with the League Safety Officer, will be permitted on the playing field, in dugouts, in the concession stands or in the scorekeeper's booth while a game is in progress. SECTION l MANAGERS: A. The selection of all team managers will be made by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors. B. Each team shall be allowed three (3) adult persons on the playing field, one of whom shall be designated as the Manager and the other two shall be designated coaches. C. Managers shall serve for a period of one (1) year and must renew their application of manager each year, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. D. Each Manager may select coaches of his/her own choosing after teams are determined, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. RULES TO BE EXPLAINED TO PLAYERS and PARENTS BY THE MANAGER: A No hitting or pushing. B No cursing or temperamental outbursts. C No player will contest or argue a decision made by any umpire. If a rule is broken, consult your Manager. 8
D Show good sportsmanship on and off the field at all times. E No player will leave the dugout for any reason without the permission of the Manager or coach. F No equipment, bats, helmets or gloves will be thrown on the ground as a result of temper. The penalty for this shall be a warning from the umpire and if repeated, the player will be removed from the game. G No razzing or bullying of any player or players by other players or spectators. The umpire shall take appropriate action when this occurs. H Approved Little League shoes or tennis shoes shall be worn by the players. I All players are required to attend greater than 50% of games and practices each week. After continued, unexcused absences, the manager shall: 1. Contact the child and the parents to find out reasons for habitual absences and ask the child not miss any more games or practices. This would conclude First Warning. 2. If absences are still unexcused and habitual, the Manager would have the authority to sit a child out for a game in helping to prevent the child from further absences. 3. The Manager shall contact the Players Agent and President at least 24 hours prior to taking this action. 4. This notification of the Player Agent and the President must be both verbal and in writing. 5. The child and parents shall also be informed 24 hours prior to the game. The child must be at the game, in uniform, and sit in the dugout. RULES FOR THE MANAGERS: A. Enforce the rules set up by the Little League International and the Local Board of Directors. B. A Manager will be responsible for the conduct of spectators as specified in the Little League Rule Book. Managers are responsible for the conduct of spectators on their side. No conduct detrimental to players or the Little League will be allowed. C. Treat each player as an individual. 9
D. Show good sportsmanship at all times. E. Teams shall keep their own scorebook, preferably kept by the Manager or coach. F. Managers shall notify the Official Scorekeeper and the opposing team manager of all changes in their lineup during the game. G. An umpire's judgment decision cannot be protested. H. Playing time is as dictated in the Little League International Rules and Regulations. 1. An exception is taken in the event of a game shortened because of darkness, rain, time limitations or other unforeseen events. The last inning will be considered a full inning when the last half inning is not played due to the home team having the winning score. 2. Managers will be allowed to remove players for disciplinary reasons. Players in a disciplinary status shall be reported to the Official Scorekeeper prior to the commencement of the game or at the time of the incident, if it occurs during the game. A reported player will not be allowed to play in that game from that point. 3. Managers will turn in a list of absentees to the Official Scorekeeper prior to the game. 4. Any Manger who violates the above will be penalized by having to play the offended team an aggregate total of the first four (4) consecutive innings the very next game. Players will not be benched for disciplinary reasons in this instance. I. No Manager will display temperamental outbursts toward the umpire or any player. A normal tone of voice will be used at all times. J. It shall be the responsibility of the manager to insure that equipment is properly stored in the dugout. K. The use of tobacco in any form will not be allowed on school grounds. This rule applies to the parking lot, playing fields, and dugouts. This also applies to managers, coaches, players, parents and umpires. L. Ball playing on the ball field must be under the supervision of the manager or coach. 10
Pre and Post- Game 1. The Home team sets up the field and the Visiting team breaks it down. Be sure to put two trash cans out with liner and throw the trash away at the dumpsters. Do not leave trash in the Gator room. 2. The last Manager must ensure that the Gator room, the bathroom and the main gate are locked. Communicate with other managers and work together before you leave. Managers Responsibility 1. All Managers are required to have in their possession at all times a Team Packet consisting of: a. Signed and dated complete team roster b. Medical Release Forms for EACH player listed on the roster c. Insurance Form d. Signed Code of Conduct from each Player, Manager/Coaches and Parents e. Complete First Aid Kit 2. All Managers will be required to attend at least one (all offered is preferred) umpire clinic and perform their assigned umpire duties. 3. All Managers will safeguard and return all keys and equipment issued when asked to do so Other Conditions The CONDUCT of Players, Coaches, Managers, and League Officials will be closely scrutinized. Dugout Maintenance 1. No food will be allowed on the field or in the dugout; this includes chewing gum and sunflower seeds. 2. Teams shall clean dugouts after each game by removing all trash and replacing new trash bags in the trash can (if provided). Failure to comply with cleaning the dugout will be reported to the league president/representative and is subject to 11
disciplinary action. Awards 1. CVALL will not present awards/trophies to any team. 12
Chula Vista American LL CODE OF CONDUCT Preamble The essential elements of character-building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Good Citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these six pillars of character. MANAGER S/COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT As a Chula Vista American LL Manager/Coach, I will: Be courteous to all game officials, opponents, umpires and fans at all times. Exercise self-control at all times. Be familiar with the rules and regulations of the game. Show respect to all players, coaches and game officials. Refrain from use of profane and/or abusive language. Respect the integrity and judgment of the game officials. Refrain from the use of illegal drugs and alcohol. Practice good sportsmanship at all times and insist that my team do the same. Encourage our fans to positively support our team and refrain from booing and other negative demonstrations. Refrain from wearing/using pagingg system or cellular phone during game. Win with dignity and lose with grace. I have read and understood this code of conduct and I agree to abide by its provisions. 13
Chula Vista American LL CODE OF CONDUCT PLAYERS CODE OF C ONDUCT As a Chula Vista American Little Leaguer, I will: Be courteous to all game officials, opponents, umpires and fans at all times. Exercise self-control at all times. Be familiar with the rules and regulations of the game. Show respect to all players, game officials and coaches. Refrain from use of profane and/or abusive language. Respect the integrity and judgment of the game officials. Refrain from the use of illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco. Practice good sportsmanship at alll times and insist that my teammates do the same. Encourage our fans to positively support our team and refrain from booing and other negative demonstrations. Refrain from wearing/using paging system or cellular phone during game. Win with dignity and lose with grace. I have read and understood this code of conduct and I agree to abide by its provisions. 14
Chula Vista American LL CODE OF CONDUCT PARENTS CODE OF C ONDUCT As a Chula Vista American Parent, I will: Remember that children participate to have fun, and that the game is for and about kids. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encouragee sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game and practice. Teach my child play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence. Demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability. Respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak calmly with coaches at an agreed upon time and place. Never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting; refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures, or physical assaults. Refrain from coaching my child or other players during games or practices. Promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win. Praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard. Teach my child that doing one s best is more important than winning. I have read and understood this code of conduct and I agree to abide by its provisions. 15
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