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Big$Lake$Baseball$ 2016 Big Lake Baseball: www.biglakebaseball.com Gopher State: www.myas.org Quad City League (In-House): www.leaguelineup.com/quadcityleague For TEXT updates, text: @blba to 81010 or 612-351-6522 Uniforms: once uniforms are distributed to the head coaches, there will be a ONE-WEEK window for parents/coaches to make adjustments and/or changes. It will be up to the Head Coach and/or parent to contact the Uniform Coordinator, Janae Stern @ 612-743-1666. Pictures Grades 3-8: Sunday, May 22 Pictures Grades K-2, 9th/10th: Sunday, June 5 Big Lake Tournament Dates May 6-8, 2016: 5th and 6th Grade ALL May 13-May 15, 2016: 7th Grade AAA May 20-May 22, 2016: 8th Grade AA June 3-June 5, 2016: 8th Grade AAA and 8th Grade In-House June 10-June 12, 2016: 3rd and 4th Grade ALL June 17-June 19, 2016: 9th-10th Grade July 11-July 15, 2016: 7th/8th Grade In-House End of the Season Tourney July 22-July 24, 2016: 7th/8th Grade AAA State Tournament BLBA MISSION STATEMENT The Big Lake Baseball Association's Mission is to provide an educational, safe, and fun environment for the youth in Big Lake to play baseball. In support of that mission, BLBA seeks to: Serve and embrace players of all races, creeds, color, nationality, or ability. Provide a safe and healthy environment for all players to experience the pure enjoyment of the game. Help players develop and improve their baseball skills so they can perform at their highest potential. Create a culture where honor of self, teammates, opponents, officials, and coaches is consistently displayed. Teach players to understand that the winning of games is secondary to effort and attitude. Equip our coaches with every necessary means to succeed. BLBA VISION STATEMENT Reaching and developing our youth through teamwork, sportsmanship, rules of the game, and character building lessons that reach beyond the baseball field and into our community. BLBA GOALS The goals of the BLBA include: To support and be committed to all Big Lake area youth baseball programs, both community and school. To encourage, aid, and support acquisition of facilities, equipment, and other resources for the playing of baseball.

Skills Evaluation for Players 3rd Grade: Saturday, February 27, 2016: Arrive by 8:00am Big Lake High School 4th Grade: Saturday, February 27, 2016: Arrive by 10:15am--Big Lake High School 5th Grade: Saturday, February 27, 2016: Arrive by 12:30pm--Big Lake High School 6th Grade: Saturday, February 27, 2016: Arrive by 2:30pm--Big Lake High School 7th Grade: Saturday, February 27, 2016: Arrive by 4:15pm--Big Lake High School 8th Grade: Saturday, February 27, 2016: Arrive by 6:00pm--Big Lake High School 9th Grade: Saturday, April 16, 2016: Arrive by 12:00pm Big Lake JV Baseball Field 10th Grade: Saturday, April 16, 2016: Arrive by 2:15pm--Big Lake JV Baseball Field 2nd Try-outs (for those invited back) 3rd Grade: Sunday, February 28, 2016: Arrive by 10:00am--Big Lake High School 4th Grade: Sunday, February 28, 2016: Arrive by 11:30am--Big Lake High School 5th Grade: Sunday, February 28, 2016: Arrive by 1:00pm--Big Lake High School 6th Grade: Sunday, February 28, 2016: Arrive by 2:15pm Big Lake High School 7th Grade: Sunday, February 28, 2016: Arrive by 3:30pm Big Lake High School 8th Grade: Sunday, February 28, 2016: Arrive by 4:45pm Big Lake High School 9th Grade: Sunday, April 17, 2016: Arrive by 12:00pm--Big Lake JV Baseball Field 10th Grade: Sunday, April 17, 2016: Arrive by 2:15pm--Big Lake JV Baseball Field In the event of inclement weather on April 17-18, evaluations will be held at the Big Lake High School. Big Lake Baseball Association Baseball Tournaments The BLBA hosts tournaments which not only help us generate funds, but more importantly gives our players an opportunity to play against teams from other areas. Without this revenue, each participant in grades 3-10 would need to pay an additional $50. May 6-8, 2016: May 13-May 15, 2016: May 20-May 22, 2016: June 3-June 5, 2016: June 10-June 12, 2016: June 17-June 19, 2016: July 11-July 15, 2016: July 22-July 24, 2016: Big Lake Tournament Dates 5th and 6th Grade ALL 7th Grade AAA 8th Grade AA 8th Grade AAA and 8th Grade In-House 3rd and 4th Grade ALL 9th-10th Grade 7th/8th Grade In-House End of the Season Tourney 7th/8th Grade AAA State Tournament Attendance( is( s t r o n g l y( recommended( for( all( players( of( these(age(groups( to( ensure( team( placement( that( matches( their( skill(level.(( Umpire Information We are always looking for help with Umpiring. If you are in 6th Grade or older and are able to help out and want to earn some extra money this summer, please sign up at registration. *Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 8:00am-11:30am. ALL INTERESTED UMPIRES must attend this Umpire Clinic. It s free for all Big Lake Baseball Association umpires. Location: 4-field Complex (if there s rain, it ll be at the Big Lake Middle School)

COACHING FOR BLBA The men and women that volunteer to coach a BLBA team are the front line volunteers that make our association work. For many players and parents, their interaction with a coach frames their entire experience with BLBA. Because of that, BLBA seeks to select, train, and support its coaches in a manner that will help make the baseball season enjoyable for everyone involved. Our goal is to have a head coach and up to two assistant coaches for each team, regardless of age level. The requirements to be a coach for BLBA are relatively simple. 1. You must complete an application* 2. You must pass a background check 3. You must attend a mandatory coaching clinic (see info below), and 4. Perhaps just as importantly, you must be committed to working with your players and parents in an instructive, respectful manner. *All persons who want to be considered as a HEAD COACH for a AAA or AA traveling team (grades 3 through 10) must fill out an application and turn it in to the BLBA President. The application is on the biglakebaseball.com website under Coaches. Anyone interested in being a head or assistant coach of an In-House team (grades K through 10) must be declared through online registration or communicated to the BLBA president by that same date and time (with some exceptions for grades K-2). Receipt of a coach s application will be confirmed by the BLBA president via email, text, or telephone. Coaches must complete their background check, concussion certificate, and any applicable applications/ paperwork by Friday, February 12, 2016, at 11:59pm, unless otherwise agreed upon by the president. MANDATORY COACHING CLINIC (for ALL coaches of 3rd - 10th Grade teams): Monday, February 22, 2016: 6:00pm-8:00pm @ the High School Health Room. Topics to be covered will include BLBA coaching philosophy, how to organize an effective practice, age-appropriate drills for hitting, fielding, and throwing, preferred fielding plays (bunts, cut-offs, etc.) and other aspects of the game. Potential coaches must attend the entire clinic, otherwise he/she may be deemed ineligible to coach. While it is most common for parents of players to serve as coaches, please note that the BLBA board reserves the right to assign a non-parent coach to any traveling or in-house team at its discretion. Also note that a person may only sign up to be a head coach for ONE team. K-2 coaches will have a clinic on Sunday, March 13 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the High School Health Room. SELECTION OF TEAMS AND COACHES Note about Evaluations: Attendance at evaluations is mandatory if a player wants to be considered for a traveling team. For players wanting to play only on an in-house team, evaluations are not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. Evaluation scores are used to help set in-house team rosters that are balanced in terms of player skills. Players in grades K-2 are not evaluated. How Teams and Coaches are selected for AAA Traveling Teams (Grades 3-10): All players must be registered and paid before the initial evaluation, and any outstanding fees must be taken care of. If a player cannot attend the first evaluation for any reason, they cannot make up their evaluation at a different time, but can attend the 2nd evaluation. If they attend the first evaluation and are invited back for the 2 nd evaluation, but cannot attend for any reason, provisions may be made. In either case, their one score will be multiplied by 2 for comparison to other players scores. People who signed up to be a head coach (parent or non-parent) will not observe the initial evaluations. Assuming the number of registered players for a grade level warrants, a second evaluation of the players will be conducted. Players with the top 15 scores after the first evaluation and other invited players decided upon by the Evaluation Coordinators will be invited to attend the 2 nd evaluation. People who signed up to be a head coach may observe the 2 nd evaluation if their child finishes in the top 15 from the first evaluation (if applicable), but may not interact with any of the players. Players who finish with one of the top 8 combined scores are automatically invited to play on the AAA traveling team (with one exception described below). The AAA head coach will then complete the team roster by selecting 4 additional players from the list of players whose combined score are ranked 9 through 18 after the 2nd Evaluation. Please note that if a player attends only one of the two evaluations and their multiplied score after only one evaluation reaches the top 8, the player is only eligible to be a coach s pick. If the player s multiplied score is not in the top 8, then the player is not eligible for the AAA traveling team.

COACHING FOR BLBA How Teams and Coaches are selected for AA Traveling Teams (grades 3-10) Once the AAA team for a particular age level has been selected, the BLBA board will review remaining participant numbers and solicit input from the Evaluation Coordinators and parents of that age level as needed to make a decision whether a AA traveling team is also warranted. If, in the opinion of the BLBA Board, there is sufficient interest and skill level to also field a AA traveling team, BLBA will review the list of players and potential head coaches that remain after selection of the AAA team. If the head coaching candidates cannot reach an agreement on coaching assignments, the BLBA board (or its Coaches Committee) will select the head coach for the AA traveling team. The 8 players with the highest combined scores not selected for the AAA team will be automatically invited to play on the AA traveling team. The AA head coach will then complete the team roster by selecting 4 additional players from the list of players who completed the 2nd evaluation. How Coaches and Teams are picked for the In-House Teams: All players that are not selected for, or do not want to be on, the AAA or AA traveling team will play on a combined age In- House team. Once the In-House head coaches are identified by BLBA, the list of players to be drafted will be grouped by evaluation score, with names in alphabetical order. For example, if there are 5 teams, the players who finished 1-10 will be placed in a group alphabetically. The order that head coaches draft players will be determined by a coin flip, card drawing, dice toss, or other method pre-approved upon by the Draft Coordinator. After the draft order is determined, the head coaches will begin by drafting players in the first group. For example, if there are 3 teams, team number 1 will pick a player in the top 6. Team number 2 will pick a player remaining in the top 6. Team 3 will get the next TWO picks of the players remaining in the top 6. The next round will continue the same way, but start with the team that picked last. If a head coach s child is in a certain round, the head coach MUST pick their child as their first pick in that round. If a head coach has a certain assistant coach in mind, the assistant coach s child must be chosen with the head coach s first available pick of the applicable round. There is no guarantee that the head coach and the assistant coach will be paired up; it is up to the luck of the draw and of the draft. A BLBA Board Member will be present at the Draft. How Coaches and Teams are picked for the K-2 Teams: Coaching and roster assignments for the Roberto Clemente and Jackie Robinson teams will be completed by the BLBA no later than April 26, 2016. Head coaches will contacted by that date and required to meet on Sunday May 1, 2016 at 6:00 pm, at Field #7 to receive their team rosters and equipment. Head coaches for all K-2 teams must then contact their players no later than May 6, 2016. When picking up the equipment, a $50 damage deposit will be required from each head coach. Upon successful return of all the equipment, the $50 damage deposit will be shredded. Once a player is assigned to a specific team, they must play for that team and no other, with the exception of the Traveling Teams. Based upon his/her evaluation, a player may be invited to play on a Traveling team, but they are free to decline the invitation and play for an in-house team instead. This decision must be made within 48 hours of when the players tryout number has been posted at www.biglakebaseball.com. If nothing has been communicated to the President after the 48 hours, the player will be committed to the Traveling Team for the entire season. Complaint Procedures If a BLBA member (player, coach, or parent) has a complaint regarding an incident that occurred at a BLBA activity, or believe that one of BLBA s policies or procedures has been violated, that person may file a written complaint (Complaint Form) to the BLBA Board of Directors with a request for appropriate action to be taken. *Except in cases of substance abuse, physical assault, and/or sexual harassment or abuse, all parties should wait 24 hours after a problem occurs. This is a cooling off period so one doesn t act out of anger. *After waiting the said time, attempt to discuss the problem with the person(s) involved and try to find a resolution. All matters should be kept internal and should not be discussed with outside parties. *If you are still not satisfied after the discussion with the said party(ies), you must put your complaint in writing (Complaint Form) and submit it to the President. *The incident must be written and documented by the complainant (Complaint Form) and given to the BLBA President within two business days. If necessary, the BLBA Board may meet to discuss repercussions and discipline. Before any repercussions or discipline is handed out, the BLBA Board must meet with the offender. The meeting must occur within five business days of the submitted complaint form. Based upon the seriousness of the offense, the offender could receive suspensions.

2016 Big Lake Baseball Association Positions BOARD OF DIRECTORS NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS President: Robert Hoekstra (763-300-3337) Vice-President: Dale Miller (763-639-4646) Secretary: Michelle Gellerman (651-991-4127) Treasurer: Darci Stroud (612-747-6529) Associate Director: Mike Morehead (763-218-4495) AT-LARGE COMMITTEE: (Even Years #1): John Hunt (763-263-6593) (Odd Years #1): Angie Gangnon (763-447-1509) (Even Years #2): Steve Skoglund (612-760-5218) (Odd Years #2): Nathan Strunc (763-242-6279) COORDINATOR POSITIONS Concessions/Volunteer Coordinator: TBD Equipment Coordinator: Keith Josewski (763-447-8408) Evaluation Coordinator: Mike Morehead (763-218-4495) Field Coordinator: Robert Hoekstra (763-300-3337) Tournament Coordinator: Robert Hoekstra (763-300-3337) Umpire Coordinator: Robert Hoekstra (763-300-3337) Uniform Coordinator: Janae Stern (612-743-1666) Roberto Clemente/Jackie Robinson Director (Kindergarten-2nd Grade): John Hunt (763-263-6593) In-House Director (Grades 3-8): Steve Skoglund (612-760-5218) Traveling Director (Grades 3-10): Nathan Strunc (763-242-6279) Refund Policy Although it is the desire of BLBA that every player that begins a baseball season with BLBA finish that season, we recognize that there are sometimes circumstances that prevent that outcome. Therefore, a full or partial refund may be given for the following reasons: The player sustains a physical injury that results in a doctor s determination (in writing) that the player should not participate in baseball that season. The player moves out of the community and can no longer attend practices and games without extraordinary effort. The amount of a refund depends on when during the season the situation arises. The refund amount may be pro-rated, and is determined solely by the BLBA Board of Directors. NO refund will be given for the following reasons: A player decides not to play baseball at all because they tried out for the Traveling team, did not make the Traveling team, and now they don t want to play for any in-house team. A player decides not to play because of the team they are assigned to or because of the coach assigned to their designated team. To request a refund, please contact the BLBA President. Your request may be brought before the BLBA Board of Directors and a decision will be made on your request. NSF(Fees:(Once(a(person(has(a(check(returned(to( BLBA(unpaid,(they(will(need(to(offer(cash,(credit,( or(money(order(to(pay(fees.(the(child(is(not(able( to( play( until( the( fees( are( paid( or( arrangements( are( made( with( the( president.( If( two( or( more( checks( are( returned( the( person( must( pay( with( cash,(credit,(or(money(order(from(then(on.(

2016 BIG LAKE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION CALENDAR Important Dates and Events (DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE) February 21 (Sun) Registration and Uniform Try-On - 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Big Lake Middle School February 22 (Mon) Coaches Clinic for Grades 3-10: 6:00pm 8:00pm @ the High School Health Room February 24 (Wed) Registration and Uniform Try-On - 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Big Lake Middle School February 27-28 (Sat/Sun) Try-outs for Grades 3-8 @ the High School March 2 (Wed) Big Lake Baseball Association Meeting - 6:30pm at the Big Lake Middle School Student Center March 3 (Thur) Form teams for Grades 3/4 In-House Teams Big Lake Middle School @ 6:00pm (coaches only) March 3 (Thur) Form teams for Grades 5/6 and SK In-House Teams--Big Lake Middle School @ 6:00pm (coaches only) March 13 (Sun) Equipment dispersal for all levels in grades 3-8 @ the Varsity Field (#6) from 6pm-7pm. March 13 (Sun) Coaches Clinic for Grades K-2: 4:00pm 5:30pm @ the High School Health Room April 2 (Sat) Play Ball! MN Twins Coaches Conference April 3 (Sun) Last chance registration for Kindergarten-2nd, 9th/10th Grade; 5pm-7pm @ McPetes April 6 (Wed) Big Lake Baseball Association Meeting - 6:30pm at the Big Lake Middle School Student Center April 10 (Sun) Gopher State Baseball Scheduling Session (Traveling Grades 3-8) @ Banquets of Minnesota, 6310 Hwy 65 NE - Fridley April 10 (Sun) Grades 3-8 in-house scheduling session (6:00pm @ McPetes) April 13 (Wed) WM (9 and 10) year old practice on Field 1: 6:30pm-8:00pm (All 9/10 year old teams) April 13 (Wed) PWR (11 and 12) year old practice on Field 4: 6:30pm-8:00pm (All 11/12 year old teams) April 16-17 (Sat-Sun) Mickey Mantle Tryouts: 9th Grade at 12:00am. 10th Grade at 2:15pm (JV Baseball Field) April 19 (Tue) Gopher State Traveling coaches meeting (Grades 3-6) @ Embassy Sweets MPLS North @ 6:00pm (tentative) April 20 (Wed) WM (9 and 10) year old practice on Field 1: 6:30pm-8:00pm (All 9/10 year old teams) April 20 (Wed) PWR (11 and 12) year old practice on Field 4: 6:30pm-8:00pm (All 11/12 year old teams) April 21 (Thur) Gopher State Baseball Scheduling Session 9th Grade: 7:30pm @ Embassy Sweets MPLS North (tentative) April 23 (Sat) Umpires' Certification Clinic - Big Lake 4-field complex (8:00am-11:00am); Rain: Middle School April 26 (Tue) Traveling coaches meeting (Grades 7-8) in Brooklyn Center (tentative) April 28 (Thur) Traveling coaches meeting (9th Grade) in Brooklyn Center @ 7:15pm (tentative) May 1 (Sun) Roberto Clemente/Jackie Robinson: Equipment dispersal and meeting (6pm at Field #7) May 2 (Monday) Traveling teams can start games May 22 (Sun) Pictures for Grades 3-8 outside near High School (rain: Middle School); 5-8pm May 4 (Wed) Big Lake Baseball Association Meeting - 6:30pm at the Big Lake Middle Student Center May 18 (Mon) In-House Games Begin--Tentative May 19 (Thur) 9th/10th AA Grade Scheduling session (AAA and AA) @ 6:00pm @ Embassy Sweets MPLS North May 25 (Wed) Traveling coaches meeting (10th Grade) in Brooklyn Center @ Embassy Sweets MPLS North June 1 (Wed) Big Lake Baseball Association Meeting-6:30pm at the Big Lake Middle School Student Center June 5 (Sun) Grades K-2 and 9-10 Pictures outside near High School (rain: Middle School) July 10 (Sun) Big Lake Baseball Association Meeting - 6:30pm at McPetes July 15-17 (Fri-Sun) In-house end of the season tournaments in Becker and Clear Lake (3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th) July 31 (Sun) Equipment Turn-in @ Field #6 (Varsity Field): 6:00pm-7:30pm E a c h t e a m i s allowed: 1 Head Coach per team and 2 Assistant coaches per team (or 1 assistant and 1 parent rep). August 3 (Wed) Big Lake Baseball Association Meeting - 6:30pm at McPetes; Elections August 14 (Sun) 2017 Tryouts for players entering 3rd-8th Grade on Field #8 It is up to the head coach to pick his assistant coach and parent rep. It is also up to the Head Coach to report these names on the biglakebaseball.com website no later than Friday, April 1, 2016 (Grades 3-8) and Wednesday, May 18 (Grades K-2, 9-10). If no names for assistant coach and parent rep are submitted by the end of that day, no volunteer hours may be allotted. Once names are submitted by the coach, NO CHANGES may occur.

Roberto Clemente (Kindergarten and 1st Grade) Cost: $45 per player ($50 after the Mass Registration Dates). Uniform: Big Lake team hat and shirt Coaches for all teams will need contact their players no later than May 6, 2016. Sunday, March 13: Big Lake High School Health Room Coach s Clinic; 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, May 1, 2016, 6:00pm Coaches receive equipment at Field #7. Wed., May 11: Practice ONLY from 6:30pm-7:30pm Wed., May 18: Practice ONLY from 6:30pm-7:30pm Wed., May 25: Practice ONLY from 6:30pm-8:00pm Wed., June 1: Jamboree @ Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church Sun., June 5: Team Pictures at the grove of trees near the High School Mon., June 6, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Wed., June 8, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Mon., June 13, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Wed., June 15, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Mon., June 20, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Wed., June 22, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Mon., June 27, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Wed., June 29, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Mon., July 11, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Wed., July 13, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Mon., July 18, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team T e a m( uniforms( won't( be( passed(out( until( all( volunteer( checks( are( received. The parent of a 1st Grader has the choice to have their child play with either the Kindergartners (lower level) or the 2nd graders (higher level) as long as they have played one year of baseball. For the Roberto Clemente and the Jackie Robinson divisions only, players requesting to be placed on the same team MUST indicate so during registration. Siblings will be guaranteed placement on the same team. An attempt to honor requests made by non-siblings will be made, but is not guaranteed. Jackie Robinson (1st and 2nd Grade) Cost: $45 per player ($50 after the Mass Registration Dates). Uniform: Big Lake team hat and shirt Coaches for all teams will need contact their players no later than May 6, 2016. Sunday, March 13: Big Lake High School Health Room Coach s Clinic; 4:00pm-6:00pm Sunday, May 1, 2016, 6:00pm Coaches receive equipment at Field #7. Tues., May 10: Practice ONLY from 6:30pm-7:30pm Tues., May 17: Practice ONLY from 6:30pm-7:30pm Tues., May 24: Practice ONLY from 6:30pm-8:00pm Wed., May 31: Jamboree @ Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church Sun., June 5: Team Pictures at the grove of trees near the High School Tues., June 7, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Thurs., June 9, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Tues., June 14, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Thurs., June 16, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Tues., June 21, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Thurs., June 23, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Tues., June 28, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Thurs., June 30, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Tues., July 12, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Thurs., July 14, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team Tues., July 19, 2016: 6:30-7:00pm: Practice; 7:00pm-8:00pm: Play another Team 2nd Graders have the opportunity to play on a 3rd/4th Grade In-House Team. They must register as a 2 nd grader for the Willie Mays league. They must attend the 3rd Graders FIRST evaluation and score within the upper 25th percentile of the 3rd/4th Grade In-House players to be placed on a 3rd/4th Grade In-house team. If a 2nd Grader does score within the upper 25th percentile, that player will be allowed to play up once--which means they would play Willie Mays 10U for 3 years. If a player does not qualify, BLBA will refund the Willie Mays registration fee and they can register for Jackie Robinson. If(you(register(AFTER(April(3,(there s( no(guarantee(that(your(child(will(be( placed(on(a(team. T e a m( uniforms( won't( be( passed( out( until( all( volunteer( checks( are( received.

Willie Mays (3rd/4th Grade) Cost: $90.00 per player ($100 after the Mass Registration Dates). Players that make the traveling team will pay an additional $100 (in addition to the registration fee) to offset uniform costs, leagues fees, and two out of town tourneys. These players cannot participate until the fee is paid. *Depending on the number of participants and evaluation scores, a second traveling team may be added. Season Length: April 1 through July (games may start the last week of April for traveling team, and in-house starts toward the end of May). Nights of the Week: In-House--Tuesdays and Thursdays; traveling team varies Game Times: In-House--6:30pm; traveling team varies (normally 6:30pm) Number of Games: 14-18 games and playoffs. Tournament Dates April 30-May 1: Elk River (10AAA) June 3-June 5: Becker (10AAA) June 3-June 5: Soderville (9AAA) June 10-June 12: Big Lake (9AAA and 10AAA) June 17-June 19: Zimmerman (9AAA) April(13(and(April(20:( Mass(Practice(for( every(3rd(and(4th( Grader(from( 6:30pmQ8:00pm(on( Field(1. In-House League Includes: Big Lake, Becker, Clear Lake In-House End of the Year Tournament: July 15-17 in Clear Lake Pee Wee Reese: (5th/6th Grade) Cost: $95.00 per player ($105 after the Mass Registration Dates). Players that make the traveling team will pay an additional $100 (in addition to the registration fee) to offset uniform costs, leagues fees, and two out of town tourneys. These players cannot participate until the fee is paid. *Depending on the number of participants and evaluation scores, a second traveling team may be added. Season Length: April 1 through July (games may start the last week of April for traveling team, and in-house starts toward the end of May). Nights of the Week: Varies (practices dates and times are up to each team) Game Time: In-House--6:30pm; traveling team varies (normally 6:30pm) Number of Games: 14-18 games and playoffs. Tournament Dates May 6-May 8: Big Lake (11AAA, 12AAA, 12U In-House) June 24-June 26: Zimmerman (12AAA) June 10-June 12: Brainerd (12AAA) June 4-June 5: St. Francis (11AA) June 17-June 19: Maple Lake (11AA) April(13(and(April(20:( Mass(Practice(for(every( 5th(and(6th(Grader(from( 6:30pmQ8:00pm(on( Field(4. In-House League Includes: Big Lake, Becker, Clear Lake, Monticello In-House End of the Year Tournament: July 15-17 in Becker

Sandy Koufax: (7th/8th Grade) Cost: $107.00 per player ($117 after the Mass Registration Dates). Players that make the traveling team will pay an additional $85 (in addition to the registration fee) to offset uniform costs, league fees, and an out of town tourney. These players cannot participate until the fee is paid. *Depending on the number of participants and evaluation scores, a second traveling team may be added. Uniform: All players will receive a Big Lake Team Hat, shirt, pants, belt and socks. Season Length: April 1 through July (games may start the last week of April for traveling team, and in-house starts toward the end of May). Nights of the Week: Varies (practice dates and times are up to each team) Game Time: In-House--6:30pm; traveling team varies (normally 6:30pm) Number of Games: 14-18 games and playoffs. Tournament Dates May 15-17: May 13-May 15: June 3: June 10-June 12: Big Lake (14AA) Big Lake (13AAA) Big Lake (7th and 8th Grade In-House) Mahtomedi (13AAA) In-House Leagues Includes: Monticello, Becker, Big Lake, STMA. In-House End of the Year Tournament: July 11-15 in Big Lake Mickey Mantle (9th/10th Grade) Cost: $150 per player. Cuts may occur depending on the number of registrants. Uniform: Big Lake Team Hat, shirt, pants, belt and socks. Season Length: When the school baseball season ends through July Nights of the Week: Varies (practices dates and times are up to each team) Game Time: varies (mostly evening times) *For( the( 9th/10th( Grade:( ( A( player( must( fall( into( one( of( the( following( categories( in( order( to( be( on( the( upperqtier(traveling(team:((( A.((Play(school(baseball.((( B.((Not(playing(a(spring(Sport.((( C.( ( If( there s( room( on( the( upperqtier( traveling( team( after( all( other( interested(players(pass. Number of Games: 14-18 games and playoffs. Tournament Dates June 17-June 19, 2016: Big Lake (15AAA, 16AAA Grades 9-10) Association Players on Town Teams or non BLBA sponsored teams--no players who are under the Big Lake Baseball Association umbrella (through Mickey Mantle) may participate in Town Ball or any other non-blba sponsored teams. If the player does, it may mean automatic removal from team.

Lake Ridge Park/Cty Road 73 Field Lake Ridge Park, 4430 Pintail Street (located east of CR 81 off of 206th Avenue) Miller Field 19613 212th Ave NW, Big Lake, MN 55309 Lion s Park Located 2.6 miles North of Hwy. 10 on Eagle Lake Road (Co. Rd. 5). Catholic Church Field 440 Lake St N, Big Lake, MN 55309 Volunteer Fee Riverside Church Field 20314 County Road 14 NW, Big Lake MN 55309

Volunteer Fee and Parent Rep Even if the weather doesn t appear to be cooperating, please show up for your shift. The volunteer coordinator will let you know if anything is canceled. If an event is canceled, you MAY get rescheduled to work another shift. Also, concession times are subject to change. Refunds (for those who pay cash) will be handled by August 15, 2016. Extra team help is appreciated and needed, however your time helping at practices and games will not count for volunteer time. The volunteer coordinator and/or the BLBA President are the only people that can approve your volunteer time. If you have questions regarding your time or efforts of volunteering you may email the Volunteer Coordinator (blbafood@gmail.com). Please don t be mistaken and assume your time is approved if you have not spoken with the Volunteer Coordinator about your time and efforts. You must have approval before you complete a volunteer opportunity. Parent Rep. Responsibilities Your team will need one parent volunteer (other than the two coaches) to serve as the team s parent representative. This parent will be responsible for: *Communicate dates, times, and locations that are printed in all of the BLBA informational brochures and on the website (http://www.biglakebaseball.com). Every family is required to submit a volunteer fee (check payable to BLBA, cash, or credit card) for $100.00 at registration including potential coaches and team managers (payable to BLBA, separate from the registration check, with your child's name(s) written on the check). Volunteer requirements are only one shift PER FAMILY (not per child) during the season. No shift exceeds 5 hours. Registrations mailed in will not be valid unless accompanied by your volunteer fee. Your volunteer check will be shredded at the end of the season (we will not return the check to you) if you volunteer a minimum of 5 hours. The Volunteer fee check will be cashed if you do not perform 5 hours of volunteer work during the season (and cashed immediately if you neglect to show up for an assigned shift). If you do not intend to volunteer and wish to waive your volunteer fee at the time of registration please write "CASH MY CHECK" on the memo line on your check. This will allow us to hire any additional help that may be needed. If you neglect to show up for your shift, your check will be cashed immediately (or credit card charged). If you so choose, you can sign up for two additional shifts and you will be refunded half of the original volunteer fee upon completion of both shifts. Kids are not allowed to accompany parents in the concession stand (they can be nearby watching, but not IN the concession stand). *To be a liaison between your parents and coaches. If your parents are not able to go to the coaches with a problem, they should be able to come to you. Also, help the coaches call and distribute information to your parents, such as game or practice changes, etc.