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All umpires that registered in 2010
All umpires that registered in 2012 will not be required to take the Umpire Test in 2013 The fee across the board in 2012 will be $15.00 The extra $5.00 will pay your insurance, so instead of SUIC's sending $10.00 to the National they will send $15.00
Wednesday, September 21
2012-13 Rule Changes
NEW RULE CHANGES FOR 2012 WILL UPDATE THEM AS SOON AS I GET A COPY!
2012-13 APPROVED RULE CHANGES
Rule 0:34 DB
allows for a school based team to franchise within a boundary of an existing franchise if they so choose. It would require the approval of the State Director and careful consideration should be given, prior to granting this approval as it will impact the local program.
Most importantly a franchise can be created for a school based team in any area where Dixie Boys isn't played.
THIS IS WHAT WE WOULD RATHER ACCOMPLISH AND THIS IS THE REAL REASON FOR ALLOWING THE FORMATION OF THE SCHOOL BASED TEAMS.
A school based team in Dixie Boys Baseball is considered a franchise in and within itself and must be comprised of only players that attend that particular school without exception.
In Dixie Majors beginning with the 2012 year, a school can bring a school based team into an existing franchised league. This was a rule change that was approved separately.
As to 6:90 it was our rule that allowed a coach to talk to each batter and it led to stalling tactics and much delay. It is mentioned in High School rules and it isn't found in the Major League Rules. We will as such make the change to our Rule 6:90 and place it in our rulebook.
It will read as follows:
6:90 While on offense, each team is limited to one charged conference per inning to permit the coach or any of that team's personnel to confer with the base runners, the batter, the on-deck batter or other offensive team personnel. The umpire shall deny any subsequent offensive team requests for charged conferences.
Note: As a reminder; if a defensive conference is being held, the offense can meet as long as the meeting is concluded at the same time that the defensive conference has ended. This would not count toward the one charged offensive conference.
APPROVED RULE CHANGES FOR: 2012-13
September 14, 2011
THE LEAGUE AND LEAGUE ORGANIZATION
-TEAMS-
(Current rules found on pages 13-14)
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0:22 DM: Local leagues shall have the option to form their local league regular season roster as they see fit composed of any eligible league age player. All teams must have an equal opportunity in the selection of players with an exception granted for those players that are part of a single High School team. Reasoning: Local league would be allowed to keep team together comprised of a single HS while all others would be drafted on to a team. No restrictions.
-LEGAL PLAYERS-
(Current rules found on pages 14-15)
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0:31 DM: Any player seventeen and under is eligible to compete and complete the current Dixie Pre-Majors season. No player under league age 14 may participate in a Pre-Majors program. Reasoning: Allows option and is attractive to school based teams with players still having High School eligibility.
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0:33 DM: Delete: Note rule deleted and requirement to be added to rulebook that would require that any college age participant return to last official (bona-fide) address prior to enrollment in college.
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0:34 DB: Added: Reasoning: Allows organization to have school based Dixie Boys programs as long as they are a separate one team franchise. The Dixie Boys teams would have the option of playing on a regulation field!
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0:35 Delete all references: Player Releases: Reasoning: No legitimate reason exists to grant releases!
-SELECTION OF PLAYERS-
(Current rules found on pages 17)
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0:43 REWRITE No player, under any circumstances, shall be permitted to play on another amateur team during Dixie Boys/Majors tournament play. A player shall be allowed to play with another amateur team between Dixie Boys/Majors tournaments should their all-star team advance.
-PENALTIES-
(Current rules found on pages 18)
0:81 (c) ADD
The manager will be ineligible to participate in the team’s next game.
Reasoning: The rule found on Page 18 will include the penalty for the manager as currently found in rule 8:96 of local league & tournament pitching rules. (See page 29 & page 38). Rule will include editorial change to include “upon discovery.”
-EQUIPMENT-
(Current rules found on pages 22-23)
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1:10 DB Note: Bat standards will be determined after all testing is completed by USA Baseball!
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1:10 DM: BBCOR will be used as the approved standard for all Pre-Majors & Majors participants. Reasoning: The HS Federation is adopting this standard for 2012 play. All older age youth programs will be moving in this direction.
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1:10 E: Added: Any player found to have used a bat that has been altered (shaved, rolled, etc.) will be immediately disqualified from further play and is subject to permanent dismissal from the program. Reasoning: Knowingly using illegal equipment is poor sportsmanship at its worst and increases the risk of injury from a batted ball.
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Point of Emphasis: The penalty for the use of a non-conforming bats (1:10) is found in a MLB RULE.
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1:16 DB Use of a facial protection device is optional for both local league and tournament play.
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1:93 -Delete: Reasoning: Removes mention of protective helmet for the adult base coaches as it is a MLB RULE!
-THE BATTER-
(Current rules found on pages 28)
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6:90: One charged conference per inning to permit the coach to confer with base runners. MLB RULE.
-THE BATTER- (Current rules found on pages 28)
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6:90: One charged conference per inning to permit the coach to confer with base runners. MLB RULE.
-THE PITCHER-
(Current rule found on pages 28-29)
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8:96 ADD No game will be forfeited because of the violation of one of the pitching rules. If however, an ineligible pitcher is used during the course of a game, he shall, upon discovery be immediately replaced on the mound by an eligible pitcher, etc. Reasoning: An editorial change to use the word “upon discovery” instead of upon the protest of the opposing manager. (Also see current pages 18 & Page 38).
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TOURNAMENT RULES
-OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME- (TOURNAMENT PLAY)
(Current rule found on page 34)
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1:09 (b) The PENNANT – P300-DB is the “Official Dixie Tournament Baseball” and must be used for all levels of tournament competition.
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1:16 DB It is mandatory that batters and base runners wear pressure type helmets. Batters helmets must carry the NOCSAE Stamp of Approval. Any player who does not comply with the rule shall be warned by the umpire. For second and subsequent offense, in the same game, he shall be called out. Use of the facial protection device is optional in tournament play.
-THE PITCHER- (TOURNAMENT PLAY):
The following pitching regulations apply to tournament play only.
8:91-8:92-8:93-8:95
Remain the Same! (Current rule found on page 37-38)
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8:94 (c): ADD: A pitcher after having pitched two consecutive days must have one day of complete rest even if he were to remain eligible under any other section of the tournament pitching rules.. Reasoning: Concern regarding the multiple appearances occurring during a limited number of tournament days.
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8:96 ADD No game will be forfeited because of the violation of one of the pitching rules. If however, an ineligible pitcher is used during the course of a game, he shall, upon discovery be immediately replaced on the mound by an eligible pitcher, etc. Reasoning: An editorial change to use the word “upon discovery” instead of upon the protest of the opposing manager. (See pages 18 & Page 29).
-LEAGUE PLAYERS- (TOURNAMENT RULES)
(Current rule found on page 40)
13:10 Tournament players must: DELETE SECTION 13:10 (3)
Reasoning: Removes the rule in its entirety and allows everyone to participate as long as they aren’t playing in our tournament at the same time.
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-TEAM ELIGIBILTY- TOURNAMENT RULES
• 12.11DM Only 18 players, one manager, and two coaches will be permitted on the field or bench.
Saturday, October 10
Duties of DUIC
Duties of the District Umpire-in-Chief
The duties of the District Umpire-in-Chief shall be those as outlined in the official guidelines of Dixie Boys/Majors Baseball Inc. with the additional duties as follows: The District Umpire-in-Chief shall keep a registry of all umpires, and prior to the first tournament s/he shall send copies of this registry to the State Umpire-In-Chief and the District Director. This registry shall be a source of umpires for league officials and tournament directors, and shall be kelp for three consecutive years for tournament qualification purposes.
The District Umpire-in-Chief shall keep records of all moneys received and disbursed and shall give an annual report to the State Umpire-in-Chief. The District Umpire-in-Chief shall hold annual clinics within his/her districts and register, test and qualify each umpire that passes the test. Test shall be given every two years while each umpire shall pay his/her fee every year. The District Umpire-in-Chief shall attend all tournaments as possible for the purpose of gathering information that will help in deciding qualifications for Tournaments.The District Umpire-in-Chief shall hold no other office in the organization from District level and above. S/he shall hold no office in any other youth baseball organization that would be considered in competition with the Dixie Boys/Majors Baseball program.
Wednesday, February 6
Umpire Program
DIXIE NATIONAL UMPIRE PROGRAM
The National Umpire certification program created in 1995 has greatly improved the overall quality of umpiring in Dixie Boys/Majors Baseball. Major League Baseball playing rules are used in most instances with a few exceptions as found in the Dixie Boys/Majors Rule Book. Umpires are tested on knowledge of the game and based on experience and the recommendation of Dixie officials, a good number that start with local programs advance to various levels of tournament play. The primary emphasis of any umpire program should be to provide quality umpiring at the local level. Umpires also have the unique opportunity to showcase skills at district, state and World Series tournaments.
Becoming an umpire in a Dixie Boys/Majors program is really simple. Contact should be made with an umpire association or the league in the local area. Each local league has complete autonomy in choosing officials that will work their program. Dixie Baseball supports the local program by providing a District & State Umpire in Chief. The Umpire in Chief conducts clinics, provides certification materials and administers the state program. Successful completion of the certification programs allows an umpire to become registered with Dixie Boys Baseball.
Anyone interested in further information regarding the umpire program can contact a State Umpire in Chief as listed below. A complete & current listing of representatives from each state are found at the Dixie Boys website at www.dixie.org/boys.
The National Umpire in Chief can be contacted for more details:
Ron Luke
2733 N Mt. Pleasant Rd
Greenbrier, TN 37073
(H) 615-643-9230
(C) 615-305-5010
Sugarbear1945@comcast.net
DIXIE BOYS/MAJORS WORLD SERIES
UMPIRE APPLICATION
Dixie Boys Baseball, Inc. registered officials that desire to be recommended to umpire in a Dixie Boys/Majors World Series must complete this form. The National Umpire in Chief must receive the application prior to July 1st. Failure to complete this form in its entirety and within the established deadlines will eliminate a candidate from consideration for a World Series assignment.
Registered Umpires Name: _______________
Address: __________________City ___________ State ____________ Zip_________
Home Phone: ________________________________
Work Phone: ________________________________
Cell Phone: __________________________________
Fax Number: _________________________________
E-Mail Address: _______________________________
State Registered In: ____: # of consecutive years registered as Dixie Umpire: ________ Present Dixie Umpire Card # and card year: *must be current year card* ________
List all the Dixie Tournaments that you have worked starting with the present and then list from the most recent to first ever. (Only Dixie Boys/Majors Tournaments)__
_______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________
I_______________ understand the requirements and qualifications that (Umpires signature) Note: Eligibility requirements can be found on the back of this application form or by contacting UIC. must be met to be eligible to umpire Dixie Boys/Majors World Series tournaments.
Umpires must be recommended and have the signatures (3) of the following:
State Umpire in Chief: _______________________________________
District Umpire in Chief: _____________________________________
State Director (Tournament Division): _________________________
Assistant State Director or District Director: _______________________
APPROVED: ______________________ _____________ ___________________
National Umpire in Chief Date Approved Tournament Assigned
Note: All approved applications should be submitted to Deputy Commissioner 15 days prior to the assigned World Series!
Thursday, October 15
Working With The League Officers
Umpires Working With The League Officers
The relationship between umpires and the League Officers will vary, depending upon the type of local league organization and whether the umpire is an individual hired by the league, an umpire assigned by an association which has a contract with the league to provide umpiring services, and in my instances the relative age, experience and qualification of the individuals concerned, both umpire and league officers.
The points to be remembered are that the umpire controls the actual playing of the game on the field, and his judgment calls are not to be questioned by league officials. In a similar sense, the umpire’s authority should be limited to the particular game being played and the general operation of the league officers.
Too often, in conversations with others, league officers are critical of the work of some umpires and umpires are critical of the way a league officer handles his or her responsibility to the league. Comments, suggestions and complaints between the league officers and the umpires should be made only between those parties as a matter of respect or courtesy. The authority of both league officer and umpire can be destroyed when each, or either, criticizes the other through third parties. Such criticism becomes nothing more than gossip and can easily destroy a league.
Umpires, who are accustomed to working with “professional” coaches and ground crew at the high school or collegiate level, may find themselves in more “amateur” surroundings when working games in league play. The initial point to realize is in most instances, the team managers and coaches, grounds crew, scorekeeper, and league officers are all working without compensation, and may not have the time, the funds, or perhaps even the knowledge to provide umpires some of the courtesies which are accorded the umpire in more “professional” surroundings.
If pre-game conditions are not as they should be – if the baseballs are not ready, there is no rosin bag on the mound, the line-ups have not been prepared – ask and offer assistance to get things ready. Don’t start issuing orders and making demands on a group or volunteers who have also put in a full day working at their “regular” job. If you are going to be working the games of a league throughout the season, ask for a pre-season meeting with the league officers and team managers and coaches. Discuss rules and game procedures. A thorough understanding between adults involved will eliminate many or the problem that might occur and make those that does occur far more manageable.
Wednesday, September 21
2012-2013 Rules Changes
Rule 0:34 DB
allows for a school based team to franchise within a boundary of an existing franchise if they so choose. It would require the approval of the State Director and careful consideration should be given, prior to granting this approval as it will impact the local program.
Most importantly a franchise can be created for a school based team in any area where Dixie Boys isn't played.
THIS IS WHAT WE WOULD RATHER ACCOMPLISH AND THIS IS THE REAL REASON FOR ALLOWING THE FORMATION OF THE SCHOOL BASED TEAMS.
A school based team in Dixie Boys Baseball is considered a franchise in and within itself and must be comprised of only players that attend that particular school without exception.
In Dixie Majors beginning with the 2012 year, a school can bring a school based team into an existing franchised league. This was a rule change that was approved separately.
As to 6:90 it was our rule that allowed a coach to talk to each batter and it led to stalling tactics and much delay. It is mentioned in High School rules and it isn't found in the Major League Rules. We will as such make the change to our Rule 6:90 and place it in our rulebook.
It will read as follows:
6:90 While on offense, each team is limited to one charged conference per inning to permit the coach or any of that team's personnel to confer with the base runners, the batter, the on-deck batter or other offensive team personnel. The umpire shall deny any subsequent offensive team requests for charged conferences.
Note: As a reminder; if a defensive conference is being held, the offense can meet as long as the meeting is concluded at the same time that the defensive conference has ended. This would not count toward the one charged offensive conference.
APPROVED RULE CHANGES FOR: 2012-13
September 14, 2011
THE LEAGUE AND LEAGUE ORGANIZATION
-TEAMS-
(Current rules found on pages 13-14)
?
0:22 DM: Local leagues shall have the option to form their local league regular season roster as they see fit composed of any eligible league age player. All teams must have an equal opportunity in the selection of players with an exception granted for those players that are part of a single High School team. Reasoning: Local league would be allowed to keep team together comprised of a single HS while all others would be drafted on to a team. No restrictions.
-LEGAL PLAYERS-
(Current rules found on pages 14-15)
?
0:31 DM: Any player seventeen and under is eligible to compete and complete the current Dixie Pre-Majors season. No player under league age 14 may participate in a Pre-Majors program. Reasoning: Allows option and is attractive to school based teams with players still having High School eligibility.
?
0:33 DM: Delete: Note rule deleted and requirement to be added to rulebook that would require that any college age participant return to last official (bona-fide) address prior to enrollment in college.
?
0:34 DB: Added: Reasoning: Allows organization to have school based Dixie Boys programs as long as they are a separate one team franchise. The Dixie Boys teams would have the option of playing on a regulation field!
?
0:35 Delete all references: Player Releases: Reasoning: No legitimate reason exists to grant releases!
-SELECTION OF PLAYERS-
(Current rules found on pages 17)
?
0:43 REWRITE No player, under any circumstances, shall be permitted to play on another amateur team during Dixie Boys/Majors tournament play. A player shall be allowed to play with another amateur team between Dixie Boys/Majors tournaments should their all-star team advance.
-PENALTIES-
(Current rules found on pages 18)
0:81 (c) ADD
The manager will be ineligible to participate in the team’s next game.
Reasoning: The rule found on Page 18 will include the penalty for the manager as currently found in rule 8:96 of local league & tournament pitching rules. (See page 29 & page 38). Rule will include editorial change to include “upon discovery.”
-EQUIPMENT-
(Current rules found on pages 22-23)
?
1:10 DB Note: Bat standards will be determined after all testing is completed by USA Baseball!
?
1:10 DM: BBCOR will be used as the approved standard for all Pre-Majors & Majors participants. Reasoning: The HS Federation is adopting this standard for 2012 play. All older age youth programs will be moving in this direction.
?
1:10 E: Added: Any player found to have used a bat that has been altered (shaved, rolled, etc.) will be immediately disqualified from further play and is subject to permanent dismissal from the program. Reasoning: Knowingly using illegal equipment is poor sportsmanship at its worst and increases the risk of injury from a batted ball.
?
Point of Emphasis: The penalty for the use of a non-conforming bats (1:10) is found in a MLB RULE.
?
1:16 DB Use of a facial protection device is optional for both local league and tournament play.
?
1:93 -Delete: Reasoning: Removes mention of protective helmet for the adult base coaches as it is a MLB RULE!
-THE BATTER-
(Current rules found on pages 28)
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6:90: One charged conference per inning to permit the coach to confer with base runners. MLB RULE.
-THE BATTER- (Current rules found on pages 28)
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6:90: One charged conference per inning to permit the coach to confer with base runners. MLB RULE.
-THE PITCHER-
(Current rule found on pages 28-29)
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8:96 ADD No game will be forfeited because of the violation of one of the pitching rules. If however, an ineligible pitcher is used during the course of a game, he shall, upon discovery be immediately replaced on the mound by an eligible pitcher, etc. Reasoning: An editorial change to use the word “upon discovery” instead of upon the protest of the opposing manager. (Also see current pages 18 & Page 38).
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TOURNAMENT RULES
-OBJECTIVES OF THE GAME- (TOURNAMENT PLAY)
(Current rule found on page 34)
?
1:09 (b) The PENNANT – P300-DB is the “Official Dixie Tournament Baseball” and must be used for all levels of tournament competition.
?
1:16 DB It is mandatory that batters and base runners wear pressure type helmets. Batters helmets must carry the NOCSAE Stamp of Approval. Any player who does not comply with the rule shall be warned by the umpire. For second and subsequent offense, in the same game, he shall be called out. Use of the facial protection device is optional in tournament play.
-THE PITCHER- (TOURNAMENT PLAY):
The following pitching regulations apply to tournament play only.
8:91-8:92-8:93-8:95
Remain the Same! (Current rule found on page 37-38)
?
8:94 (c): ADD: A pitcher after having pitched two consecutive days must have one day of complete rest even if he were to remain eligible under any other section of the tournament pitching rules.. Reasoning: Concern regarding the multiple appearances occurring during a limited number of tournament days.
?
8:96 ADD No game will be forfeited because of the violation of one of the pitching rules. If however, an ineligible pitcher is used during the course of a game, he shall, upon discovery be immediately replaced on the mound by an eligible pitcher, etc. Reasoning: An editorial change to use the word “upon discovery” instead of upon the protest of the opposing manager. (See pages 18 & Page 29).
-LEAGUE PLAYERS- (TOURNAMENT RULES)
(Current rule found on page 40)
13:10 Tournament players must: DELETE SECTION 13:10 (3)
Reasoning: Removes the rule in its entirety and allows everyone to participate as long as they aren’t playing in our tournament at the same time.
