Rondout Valley Little League: Coaches & Parents Important Informa
Coaches & Parents Important Information
This page is for information for all coaches, parents and players.
Coaches Box: Little League International Newsletter for Coaches and Managers
January 2012: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/newsletters/CBNewsletter/2012/cbjan12.htm
February/March 2012: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/newsletters/CBNewsletter/2012/cbfebmarch12.htm
Links:
http://www.youthbaseballinfo.com/
http://youthbaseball_e_zine.homestead.com/
http://www.weplay.com/sports/youth-baseball
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/about/historyandmission.htm
Coach & Parent Important Information
League Drop Off Guidelines:For the safety of all our children we are recommending this for all practices and games.
Each parent must leave a contact number and estimated time of return with the team manager. No player is to be left without a team manager or coach at the field.
- NO JEWLERY on any players whole on field for games and practices.
- Safety Equipment is required to be worn by all players, this includes batting helmets, protective gear and catchers gear during all practices and games.
- Suggested Safety Gear, it is strongly suggested that players wear chest protectors and mouth guards.
- Bats are NOT ALLOWED IN THE DUGOUT—There is NO “ON DECK “
Coaches:The league is asking that all coaches and managers adhere to the following guidelines.1. Promote good Sportsmanship2. No inappropriate language and behavior3. No smoking, chewing , or drinking at any field and during all LL functions4. All players required to wear safety gear at all practices and games.5. Always have a cell phone and first aid kit available at all practices and games.6. Check mailboxes before every game. Mailboxes are located in the storage area under the press box. 7. Disburse league information to league players and families.8. Adhere to all Game Duties.9. Attend required coaches meeting, held on March 28th10. Team Jerseys & hats, receive and distribute to players.11. Receive training on basis first aid, field prep & maintenance & tour of facilities.12. Review and actively follow the ZERO TOLERENCE POLICY.
The last coach to leave the field is to insure that all lights and electricity is off, all equipment and gear is secure in storage room, & all buildings are locked and secure.
Game Duties:
(These pertain to all teams and divisions)
Home Team:1. Prepare and line the field before the game2. Rake home plate area and pitcher’s mound before and after the game 3. Provide game balls 4. Ensures the 50/50 is done 5. Coach/Manager must email game highlights and scores for web (lsadow@hvc.rr.com)
Away Team:1. Provide Game balls2. Clean up all trash around both dugouts and bleachers 3. Clean bathrooms after game
It is recommended that all coaches of scheduled games that day meet 15 minutes prior to game to plan the 50/50 & end of day cleanup.
Minors:
- If the pitcher has trouble reaching the batter consistently from the 46’.6” pitching rubber, the pitcher can be allowed to throw from 40', only in Major-Minors (kids pitch).
- If a coach or an adult fills in for the catcher, they may not tag players out or throw ball to fielders to get players out. They are strictly catching the ball and throwing back to the pitcher.
- Must supply 1 person for the concessions stand for every game, failure to do so may result in a forfeit
- Please review the Major-Minors Rules
- Please review the Coach Pitch Rules
- Only 2 coaches on the field when up to bat, 1st base coach and 3rd base coach. All others should be in the dugouts.
- No coaches may warm up players
- Must supply 1 person for the concessions stand for every game, failure to do so may result in a forfeit
Softball:· Must supply 1 person for the concessions stand for every game, failure to do so may result in a forfeit
All Coaches must follow Heat Index Procedure:
1. 80-85 degrees = provide ample water and multiply water breaks, monitor players for heat illness, and consider reducing play time.
2. 86-90 degrees = provide ample water and multiply water breaks, monitor players for heat illness, and consider reducing play time, you must have 1 hour of recovery for every 1 hour of playtime.
3. 91-95 degrees = provide ample water and multiply water breaks, monitor players for heat illness, and consider reducing play time, you must have 1 hour of recovery for every 1 hour of playtime, must have a water break every 15 minutes.
4. 96+ DEGREES = NO OUTSIDE ACTIVITY Have plenty of water for the players, buckets of ice and cold wet towels. The towels and/or ice placed on the back of neck and forehead will help the player to cool down.
- Drink at least 20oz two hours before exercise
- Drink 8 oz. 15 minutes before exercise
- Drink 4-8 oz. every 15 minutes during exercise to replace sweat
- Drink 24 oz. for every 1lb of body weight deficit post-activity
- Overall, an individual should drink 10-12 cups (80-96 oz) daily
Thunder/Lightening Policy: When lightening or thunder is seen or heard all games/practices must be suspended for 30 minutes of clear weather after last hear/seen
. General InformationZero Tolerance PolicyIn order to encourage good sportsmanship, respect for authority, and fair play, RVLL has adopted a policy to discourage poor sportsmanship. This policy will be applied to all players, parents, managers, coaches, and spectators. Actions that are discouraged include:· Intimidating, Embarrassing, or Challenging the Authority of an Umpire, Manager, Coach, Board Member· Inciting Abuse or Disrespect of an Umpire, Manager, Coach, Board Member, the Opposing Team, or its Fans· Making Comments, Profanity, or Gestures Intended to be Personal in Nature to any Umpire, Manager, Coach, Board Member, the Opposing Team, or its Fans Anyone violating this policy will be asked to leave the grounds immediately. Failure to leave in a timely manner may result in the game being forfeited. Managers, Coaches, Umpires and Board Members are volunteers and will not be subject to intimidation and/or harassment. Our Managers, Coaches, Umpires, and Board Members are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial, and constructive manners at all times. The actions/decisions of an Umpire must be above reproach. Actions such as “baiting” or inciting players, parents, or coaches are strictly prohibited. If you encounter a problem do not take matters into your own hands. You should file a written complaint to the Board of Directors. All complaints will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and appropriate action will be taken immediately.
Coach Pitch Game Requirements
Home team:
· occupies first base side of the field (dugout/bench)
· Prepare and line the field before the game,
· Rake home plate area and pitchers mound before and after the game
· Provides game balls,
· Ensures that 50/50 is done
Away teams:
· Provide game balls
· Clean up trash around both dugouts and bleachers
· Clean bathrooms after the game
No Jewelry
Players must wear recommended safety equipment gear at practice & games
All players must remain in the dugout/bench area unless hitting or playing the field.
No "on deck" batters.
Teams should have at least eight players to start a game; however this division is about learning baseball and having fun. If a team has less than the minimum number of players, coaches should get together and work out a scrimmage or other baseball activity so that the kids that are present have a chance to play and have fun.
o Games will start promptly at the scheduled start time.
o If players arrive late, defensively they may be inserted into the game immediately or as the coach sees fit. Offensively, they shall be added to the end of the batting lineup as to not disturb the lineup.
o Six innings will constitute a regulation league game.
o -A game called because of bad weather or darkness shall be considered a regulation league game after four innings, three and a half if the home team is ahead.
o -Each team will be limited to six runs per inning. After a team has reached six runs, they will take the field as if the third out had been recorded and the other team will then come to bat.
o -No extra innings will be permitted. A game can end in a tie.
Defense (playing the field)
- For safety purposes, a maximum of ten players are to be on the field for the defense at any one time. Each infield position will be filled with the remaining players up to the maximum of ten will be positioned in the outfield.
- Each player in attendance shall play at least three defensive innings.
- No adult shall play any defensive position at any time.
- An adult may back up the catcher only to retrieve pitched balls that may get past the catcher. That adult may then throw the ball back to the coach pitcher.
- A limit of two adult coaches may be positioned in the field to instruct defensive players where to play and where to throw the ball. These coaches shall be considered part of the playing field. If a ball inadvertently hits one of these coaches, the ball will be live and play will continue.
- The player pitcher must be positioned at least at the depth of the coach pitcher. The player pitcher may be positioned on either side of the coach pitcher.
- The coach pitcher shall be considered a part of the playing field. Same rules will apply that apply to defensive coaches.
- No coach shall intentionally interfere with any player or live ball on the playing field.
Offense (batting)
-Coaches on the playing field for the batting team can consist of one coach pitcher, one back catcher, one first base coach, and one third base coach. No other adult should be on the field for the batting team.
- Every player in attendance shall bat even if they are not an active defensive player that inning. Every player will bat before the first player bats again. All batters must bat in the correct order.
- A maximum of ten pitches will be throw to a batter. If a batter fails to hit any of these pitches into fair territory, the batter will be called out. If the tenth pitch is fouled off, another pitch will be allowed and so on.
- While balls and strikes are not called, a batter can strike out swinging.
- There will be no walks permitted.
- There will be no free base awarded for a batter hit by a pitch.
- Bunting is not allowed.
- A batter shall not wildly throw the bat after hitting the ball. Players should be encouraged to drop the bat.
Offense (base running)
- A base runner may only advance when a ball is hit into fair territory.
- Stealing and leading off are not allowed. The base runner may only leave the base as the pitched ball crosses the batter. If the ball is not hit into fair territory, the base runner must return to the original base.
- A batter runner and base runners may advance as many bases as they wish on a ball hit to the outfield until the ball is thrown into and reaches the infield dirt, If a runner is between bases when this occurs, they will be permitted to continue to the base they were headed to unless they are tagged or forced out.
- No base runner may advance on an overthrow.
- Two base runners may not occupy the the same base simultaneously. The first runner that legally occupied the base is entitled to it. The second runner may be put out by being tagged unless they safely make it back to the preceding base. This is not an automatic out.
- If a base runner is struck by a ball batted into fair territory while off of a base, the runner is out, the ball is dead, and the batter is awarded first base.
As with any rules, common sense shall prevail. Safety, good sportsmanship, and fun should always be the main objective.
Thank you for your cooperation, show good sportsmanship, and PLAY BALL!!
Field Maintenance: Each diamond will be maintained by their teams, Majors; Softball; Coach Pitch & Kid Pitch.1. Baseline, home plate, & pitching mound must be raked before and after each game. (rakes are in storage room under press box)2. Majors base lines are raked with a “drag” that is stored on the “home side” outside of fencing by dugout.3. Line Baselines with Lime. Liner is in the storage room under the press box, Lime is stored there as well.
Coaches Supplies: the league will provide the following supplies for each team. These items are to be kept and maintained by the coach and returned at the end of the season. Only the purchasing agent is allowed to order equipment for the league. Any outside purchases from coaches will not be the responsibility of RVLL.1. 4 dozen balls2. Equipment: 1 set of catchers gear ( leg covers, chest pad & helmet with mask) you will get a second helmet with mask for warm in the bullpen; 5 batting helmets, 1 catcher’s glove, equipment bag, generic bats (upon request) 3. Code for equipment shed and lawnmower4. Score Book5. Pitcher count (Majors & Kid pitch)6. Basic First Aid Kit with 6 ice packs (you will need to request additional as needed)7. 2012 official rule book
Umpires: David Levine is RVLL Umpire In Chief· There will be NO arguing with Umpires on safe/out calls. Calls cannot be reversed.· There will be NO arguing balls and strikes.· All coaches/umpires may discuss rules of the game appropriately.· Umpires have the right by Little League Baseball to remove anyone including the fans from the RVLL Complex for inappropriate behavior. Failure to do so will result in a forfeit from their respective team.· Umpires will need to log hours in the book in the storage room.· Payment will be made by “home Team” manager.· If 1 or both umpires do not show for their respective games than a gentleman’s agreement must be made between coaches to find replacements among the parents and if that’s the case then all calls are final.
Fundraising: Events will be hosted by the league throughout the season. You will receive information from emails, packets from the coaches and on our website. This season expect details on April 14th Can shake: asking all teams to participate; May 5th Pancake Breakfast, players will need to sell tickets; Movie Night, June 2nd join in the fun! RVLL Grand Slam Raffle, players sell tickets for some amazing Prizes!
Uniforms: The Majors and Softball will have specific sizes and #’s. The Minors will be given the same sizes as everyone else in their division. It is up to the coach to match all the sizes to their kids. If there are big discrepancies then you must call Kiko Romaguera at 646-483-3717 immediately. A date to hand out uniforms will be made at a later date. There are extra pants in the press box if there is a need for replacements.
Safety: There will be a CPR/1st Aid/AED awareness training given to all managers and coaches date TBD. An AED will be located in the storage shed below the press box.
Team Photos: will be held on opening day, April 21st for all teams between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. You will receive an order form and must order and pay for your photos by May 31st. You must choose a pose from the website and email Kathy Cassens (kcassens@hvc.rr.com 845-876-7870) with the pose number by May 31st. If you do not choose a pose will be chosen for you.
Memorial Day Parade: We will be walking with floats in the American Legions Memorial Day Parade.· We will have a meeting time to prepare the floats.·
Marbletown: All floats and parade participants are to arrive at Marbletown Elementary between 9:00 am – 9:30am.· We walk in the parade from Marbletown Elementary School on RT 209 to the Marbletown Community Center, where the Legion will have a memorial service and then hotdogs.
Rosendale: All floats and parade participants are to arrive at Tillson Firehouse between 9:00 – 9:30am.· We walk in the parade from firehouse down Rt 213 to Rosendale Memorial Park, where the Legion will have a memorial service.
Board Members Info: If you have a question or issue with regards to RVLL please refer to the appropriate board member below and/or refer to the League Web Site (http://www.eteamz.com/rondoutvalleylittleleague/) and web mail (rvlittleleague@gmail.com)
