Newbury Park Girls Softball: All-Stars

 Congradulations to the Gold 8U, 10U and 12U to making it to the "C" Western Districts.

Eligibility

For a player to be eligible to play on the All-Star Team, she must have participated in at least 50% of her team’s games, which were used to determine standings. Players who have participated on a softball team other than their NPGS recreation league teams after March 31st of the current season are NOT eligible (i.e. a player shall not participate with any other league All-Star or travel type team, including ASA and non–ASA, after March 31st or as specified by ASA guidelines).

Player Review

Managers, Coaches and Division Commissioners are required to preview all players during the regular season, not including games when they are playing as your opposing team. Managers and Coaches should be familiar with the players prior to the All-Star selection process. To aid in the preview process, the Player Agent will provide a current team roster for each team in a respective division by April 1st to each manager, said roster shall include-team names, ALL rostered player names in alphabetical order and player numbers. Player Agent will also include on a separate form all players playing in an upper division. Please remember:  The goal is to field the best possible teams to represent our league. In addition to having the best skills, the players must have a positive attitude, should demonstrate good sportsmanship, be a team player, and be committed to working  hard. 

Player Nominations

Each Manager can nominate 1 to 5 players (maximum of 5) from his or her team. Each manager has the option of nominating up to 3 additional players total  from the remaining teams in their division. (All players that meet ASA eligibility requirements in divisions 8, 10, 12, & 14 are eligible for All-stars). Prior to submitting names to be placed on the nomination sheet, it is the responsibility of the Team Manager to review the All Star process and commitment with potential All Star parents, and to secure their verbal commitment. Managers and Coaches, please use diplomacy when obtaining a verbal commitment from the nominee’s parents.  The verbal commitment is NOT a guarantee that the nominee will be selected to participate during the All-Star season. A written commitment will be required from all parents upon confirmation of player’s selection to the All-Star team.  Nomination forms are to be turned in to the Player Agent no later than 12:00 p.m. on May 1st, in a sealed envelope or email format. Nominations may not be submitted before May 1st.  

All-Star Managers and Coaches

All Managers and Coaches interested in participating in the All-Star season must submit a request in writing to the Division Commissioner or Player Agent prior to 12:00 pm on May 1st to be placed on the ballot.  All regular season Managers and Coaches who meet eligibility requirements may apply for All-Star Manager or Coach, however, they may be subject to Executive Board approval. Prior to voting, each Manager will be given the opportunity to explain their qualifications, and to field questions. The Player Agent will then distribute ballots to the voting members, which shall include the Director of Coaches, Player Agent and respective Division Commissioner, in attendance to vote on the Manager (or Managers, in case of Gold and Silver All-star teams). Player Agent and Division Commissioner will tally ballots, announce results and direct tie breakers, as necessary.  In the event of a tie, the Managers and Head Coaches in attendance and the Division Commissioner will re-vote on the tied applicants. Per ASA requirements All-Star Managers must be ACE Certified and ASA Coaching School Certified to manage a team. A signed All-Star Season Staff Commitment will be required from all All-Star Staff.  NO EXCEPTIONS. 

All-Star Selection

All players nominated will be placed on the All-star ballot, which will be distributed at the All-Star Meeting on a date determined by the Player Agent. Managers and Coaches vote for 12 nominees in the 8U Division and 11 nominees in the 10U, 12U and 14U divisions. Managers or Coaches not able to attend may request from the Player Agent a ballot form and may submit a completed ballot, clearly marked with their name in a sealed envelope prior to the All-Star Meeting to the Player Agent and/or Division Commissioner. The Player Agent and Division Commissioner will then tally the ballots, announce the results and direct tie breakers, if necessary. In the event of a tie, the Managers and Head Coaches in attendance and Division Commissioner will vote on the tied nominees and resubmit a ballot to the Player Agent. 

All-Star Team Format

To comprise the All-Star team, the 10 players for 8U Division and the 9 players for 10U, 12U and 14U Divisions that receive the highest cumulative scores will be automatically placed on the All-star roster. The All-Star Manager will then be given the opportunity to select up to 2 additional players (said selections may be subject to Division Commissioner and Player Agent approval) from their respective Division to complete the All-star roster. If more than four girls are selected from a single regular season team, approval must be granted from Division Commissioner and Player Agent, unless all the players were voted for and elected to the All-Star team.  In the event that the Manager in the 8U Division chooses to he/she may add a 13th player, this player will be the girl ranked next on the ballot list, and said addition requires the approval of the Division Commissioner and Player Agent. In the 10U, 12U and 14U Division, the Manager may add a 12th player, this player will be the girl ranked next on the ballot list, said addition requires the approval of the Division Commissioner and Player Agent. If a Manager must add players after the All-Star team has been selected, they must choose from the balloted list in order of rank. The added players must be approved by the Division Commissioner and the Player Agent. 

All-Star Player Notification

The All Star Manager for the respective division will then notify the players within 24 hours of the All Star selection meeting that they have been selected to represent Newbury Park Girls Softball for the All-Star season. In the event no All Star Manager has been selected the Division Commissioner for the respective division will notify the players. The parents/guardians and player will have 48 hours to make a commitment as per the All-Star Season Player Commitment (Appendix W). If the parents/guardian or player can not make a commitment the Division Commissioner will notify the next girl eligible on the balloted list. A signed All-Star Season Player Commitment (Appendix W) will be required from all All-Star participants.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  

All-Star “B” Team

In order to become more competitive and to strengthen our league, NPGS may form both an “A” and a “B” team in each division if possible. The “B” team will be selected after the “A” team has been confirmed. Managers and Coaches may submit in writing to the Player Agent additional nominations for a “B” team within 24 hours of the “A” team selection meeting. The Player Agent will determine the date for the “B” team All-Star selection meeting. All Managers and Coaches will be required to attend said “B” All Star selection meeting. The “B” team selection process will follow the Guidelines of the “A” team selection process. The “A” team will be known as the “GOLD” team and the “B” team will be known as the “SILVER” team.

Tournaments

The number of tournaments the All-Star teams will participate in will be no less than 3 and will be determined by the All-Star Manager. In order to play on the All-Star team, a player must be available for all of the mandatory tournaments. All Gold level teams must participate in the District Tournament. In the event that the team is successful and is offered a berth at the State Championships and/or Nationals Championship attendance will be mandatory.  The dates of the tournaments will be determined by May 2008. 

Time is of the essence

The above process must take place on or as close to May 1st as possible to ensure the “B” teams, if applicable, have as much time as possible to create a team.  

Confidentiality

It is essential for the good of the league, the coaches, parents, and the girls who participate, that the confidentiality of player ballots and any discussions that occur as a result of the selection day process are protected. Any violations to this policy will result in immediate dismissal of the involved person from their position in the Newbury Park Girls Softball Organization. 

ASA Guidelines

All ASA Guidelines shall take precedence over NPGS to ensure eligibility. 

Issue Resolution

If the situation of a particular year creates an unanticipated issue, or a special request is submitted, the NPGS Executive Board of Directors may review the situation and agree by vote on specific modifications to this procedure for that particular year.