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Tuesday, May 5
HOW TO SPEAK WITH UMPIRES - BE COOL!
How to speak with Umpires…. In situations where you must have conversations with the Umpires ( and we recommend that you DO.. constructively!!!) we suggest using the COOL method of communication …
o Call for Time Out .. so effective when talking with Umpires.. screaming from the dugout is not as effective..
o One person should address the umpires… all remaining coaches should not be yelling at the umpire.. that never helps
o Obtain clarification of a ruling.. it is ok to ask the umpire what their interpretation of the play or a ruling were…this is part of the game…..
o Leave that play behind you, move forward regardless of the outcome. You do not have to agree with the call, but when it’s over, it’s over….
Constructive communication with the umpires is always better than having embarrassing conversations in front of our children…Also, remember, the other team has every right to ask for clarification. Please refrain from screaming out at an opposing coach just because they are questioning a call…
Remember, attitude reflects leadership and you play an important role!
IMPORTANT MANAGER'S INFORMATION - UPDATED April 1, 2009
Please do not use the fields between now and opening day.. thank you!
1- Background Checks - All volunteers are required to complete the Township background check by April 1, 2009 (BEFORE OPENING DAY). If you do not complete the background check process, you will not be able to Coach at HTRBA Little League. Please call Tony Rossetti with questions!!
2- Code of Conduct Team review and signing - You should be reviewing the code of conduct with your team and have it signed by all parents, coaches and players by Saturday April 4th … please place the completed copy in Tony Rossetti’s mailbox..
3- Need a Safety Kit? Call Tony Rossetti @ 203 7967. Equipment problems? Call Tom Arigiriou @ 201 965 9372 or 609 586 8990
4- Field Duty - Need help? Call Jeff West @ 584-9126 The Field Duty schedule is on the Field Duty TAB... AND check out Field Duty Basics document on the Handout TAB!
5- Practices - Outdoor - starting April 1st you MUST have a permit to use a Hamilton township field. Please call Hamilton Recreation..890 4028. HTRBA fields are NOT available for team practices
6- Practices - Indoor - call Bob Arimenta 954 1039 on Sunday after 6pm to inquire about indoor practice times for that upcoming week.
7- Schedules - The "Schedules Tab" is updated
8- Manager Communication... We will try to distribute information to your email address and thru our website. However, there are times where we will need to hand important documents directly to all managers. To accomodate this, we have set up a mailbox for each of you in the indoor facility.. Please check your mailbox when you have games!!
Handout: Field Permits
Saturday, March 29
SAFETY TIPS FOR ALL OF US TO BE AWARE OF!!!!!!
We want to remind everyone to be diligent in preserving the safe environment that we all work very hard to provide. Here are some safety reminders that all Coaches, Parents and Players need to be aware of…
1) There is NO on-deck circle in Little League.. The only player allowed to take swings before their at bat, is the 1st batter of every inning. Further, this should be done in close proximity to the batter's box. Even with this, Coaches need to be cognizant of the surroundings
2) Players are not allowed to TOUCH their bats until they are going up to bat.... Coaches need to be diligent on this one!!!!
3) No Player is allowed outside of the dugout until they are going up to bat.... The bench Coach needs to ensure that they run an organized dugout
4) No Siblings are allowed in the dugout at ANY time...THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS
5) Players who are "on-deck or on-double deck" should all have their helmets on
6) If you do not have enough coaches, you can ask any of the parents to assist you for that one game. However, we recommend that a Manager or Coach maintain the bench Coaches' job.
7) A player should not be placed in a position where he/she cannot protect themselves.
As a reminder, All of these items are in our Manager's Handbook, Safety Plan and on our website...If we work together to protect our children, we all win!!
Play it Safe, HTRBA!
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