Atwater Little League Baseball and Softball: Atwater LL News

Our next Little League meeting is this Wednesday, November 18, at 7:30pm at the Atwater Community Center.

We will be deciding on Ground Rule changes/additions.  I listed below the issues that were presented at our last meeting.  If anyone has other ground rule issues or additional agenda items please let me know.  Our ground rules are online at http://www.eteamz.com/atwaterlittleleague/news/index.cfm?cat=421244

1.       Todd
1^st place team, playoffs
General Ground Rules, paragraph 2
Wants to make sure team with overall record is included in playoff
·         Idea – top 2 teams from each half
·         Idea – next 2 teams with best overall records

2.       Todd
All-Star Coach Selection
General Ground Rules, paragraph 4
Wants to change so that all-star coach is selected by the board
·         Applications submit application
·         See Parkview Chula Vista ground rules http://www.parkviewlittleleague.com/Rules/Bylaws2008.pdf
·         See Los Banos ground rules  http://www.eteamz.com/LosBanosLL/handouts/index.cfm?cat=161706

3.       Todd
All-Star Players Selection
General Ground Rules, paragraph 5
·            

4.       Todd
Player Pool – pitchers rest game
Wants to add rule to clarify

5.       Todd
Player Pool – position played
Wants to add rule to specify which position pool player can play
·         Idea – only outfield
·         Idea – bat last

6.       Todd
Specify where TBAll coach can pitch from
T-Ball Ground Rules, paragraph 10.a.
Wants to change rule to state that there is no restriction where the t-ball coach pitches from or how

7.       ?
When ball hits coach pitcher
AA Ground Rules, paragraph 11
Remove last sentence to clarify rule.

8.       ?
AAA Five run rule
New rule

9.       ?
Game time limits for major division
New rule

10.   Rick
Official Scorekeeper
General Ground Rules, paragraph 9
Rule states that home team will supply the official scorekeeper.  The last 2 years the league provided the official scorekeeper.  Also, AA Ground Rules, paragraph 12.

11.   Rick
AA Coach pitcher
AA Ground Rules, paragraph 4
Suggest we specify that the coach pitchers foot just needs to start in circle, it does not have to stay in circle

12.   Rick
AA Pitcher control of the ball inside the pitcher’s circle
AA Ground Rules, paragraph 8
Suggest we specify whether or not both feet must be in circle.  Rules states that “Play will stop if a defensive pitcher has control of the ball inside the pitcher’s circle …”

13.   Carl
Smoking, tobacco
New rule

14.   Rob
AAA Scoring on missed ball
New rule
Suggest adding rule to restrict scoring on missed ball
·         David said that in tournaments stealing home is allowed

We are getting ready for the 2010 season. 

Our next meeting is Wednesday, November 4^th, 7:30pm at the Atwater Community Center (across the street from Osborn Park).

Everyone is welcome to attend.

At this meeting we will be electing the 2010 Board members.  All positions are open.

·        President 
·        Vice Presidents
·        Secretary
·        Treasurer
·        Player Agent
·        Assistant Player Agent
·        Softball Player Agent
·        Safety Officer
·        Concessionaire
·        Head of Umpires
·        Assistant to Head of Umpires
·        Public Relations & Field Maintenance
·        Manager Rep
·        Equipment Manager
·        Team Parent Coordinator

We will also be discussing possible changes to our Ground Rules. 

Dates to remember:

·         December – Early Bird Registration, Save $5
·         Saturday, March 6 – Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser
·         Saturday, March 27 – Opening Ceremonies

Stay informed by checking our website at www.AtwaterLittleLeague.orgThank you.

www.AtwaterLittleLeague.org

(209) 357-5150

All board positions are open for election.  Be a key part of the changes, growth and quality of Atwater Little League.  Current Board Members are wanting to train their replacements for an easy transistion.  Contact any board member if you are interested .  The new season is right around the corner.

President
Vice President
Secretary
Player Agent
Safety Officer
Concessions
Equipment Manager
Head of Umpires
Manager Rep
Public Relations
Field Maintenance
Team Parent Coordinator