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Spring-Ford Youth Athletic League
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P.O. Box 835
Royersford, Pennsylvania
19468
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Criminal Background Checks Required for All SFYAL Head Coaches
The Board of Directors on 1/14/04 voted unanimously to require that all SFYAL head coaches submit to a PA State Police criminal check, or similar background check from the individuals state of residence. Proof of background check must be turned in to the league commissioner prior to first practice. Certifications must be repeated each year. The Process Is Easy By Mail or Online -$10.00 By Mail The certification can be done by mail using a form downloadable from here. Mailing the certification requires a certified check. On Line Certification can also be done online using a credit card. The web address is epatch.state.pa.us. $10.00 Fee The cost of the background is $10.00 payable to the state police. Costs are the responsibility of the individual. This is a non-refundable fee for each request, regardless of the outcome. Customers will be charged for misspelling, duplicate submissions and user errors. Rules Individuals refusing to meet these requirements will be immediately barred from any coaching position with SFYAL. Individuals whose background check reveals a conviction of any crime against a minor will be immediately barred from the club. Individuals whose background check reveals convictions of any crime or against a minor may be barred from the club or from certain activities by the Board of Directors. For example, individuals involved in a crime involving theft, burglary, embezzlement, etc. will be barred from treasurer or handling any of the clubs funds (registration, snack bar, etc.). Individuals who disagree with their criminal background check must contact the PA State Police. Individuals with appeals pending with the PA State Police are barred from the club until the appeals are resolved to the satisfaction of the Board of Directors. Privacy All information submitted per these requirements will be considered confidential between the individual and the Board of Directors. This information will be shared with the Cal Ripken organization in the event that an individual is barred from SFYAL. Limitations and Parent Responsibilities The State Police Criminal Record Check is a valuable tool for SFYAL and similar organizations to use to help protect our children from dangerous people. These tools are not 100% fool proof, however, and there is no guarantee. It remains your responsibility as a parent to supervise your children, to get to know the people working with your children, and to sound an alarm if you are aware of anything that goes beyond what you think is appropriate. Please contact Steve Schein, president of SFYAL with any comments.
Coaches Certification Program - required for 2008 season
| October 5, 2006
FOR THE KIDS
BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE!
One of the unique benefits of belonging to Babe Ruth League, Inc. is that each chartered league and certified commissioner provides valuable input that improves the program. We surveyed our membership regarding a Coaches Certification Program. As we value your opinion and base our future actions on a group consensus, we are pleased to announce that the survey results were favorable and the International Board of Directors of Babe Ruth League, Inc. has approved the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) to provide our official training course.
Today, more than ever, children need positive role models. Today, more than ever, children need a wholesome outlet such as organized youth sports for the betterment of their physical and social well being. Today, more than ever, coaches need to go beyond teaching the rules and basics of the game. Every Babe Ruth manager and coach has an obligation to his/her players to provide them with the best possible instruction and leadership of which he/she is capable.
The American Sport Education Program is the leading provider of youth sport education programs in the United States. ASEP is a division of Human Kinetics and is one of the premier coaching education programs in the market today. ASEP has educated more than a million coaches, officials, parents and athletes. Athletes First, Winning Second is their philosophy, and for over 25 years, local, state, and national organizations have partnered with ASEP to make sports successful and enjoyable for all involved.
ASEP, in conjunction with Babe Ruth League, Inc. and Ripken Baseball, Inc. is designing on-line coaching courses specifically for Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball managers and coaches. There is no single action that can have a more positive impact on our players than to improve the quality and knowledge of our managers and coaches. It is a known fact that the managers and coaches are the individuals who are in the position to make a childs experience in youth sports fun and memorable. Therefore, it is very important youth coaches be properly trained to focus on the childs baseball and softball experience and less on winning games.
Today marks the launch of a brand-new website developed and hosted by Human Kinetics. This course is totally self-instructional; self-paced and offered online for convenience. The Babe Ruth League Coaching Education Center: Powered by Ripken Baseball, found at www.BabeRuthCoaching.org will serve as the home base for Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball coaches looking to gain certification, as well as for the league administrators responsible for ensuring their coaches get properly trained and certified.
For the 2007 season, the Coaches Certification Program will be offered as an option to introduce our leagues to this superb training curriculum. A Coaches Certification Program will be required for all Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball and Babe Ruth Softball managers and coaches beginning with the 2008 season. This course is totally self instructional, self paced and is offered online for convenience. The cost is merely $19.95, and the certification is good for three years. If your managers and coaches pre-register online to take the course for the 2007 season, the certification will be valid through the 2010 season making it an even bigger value. We encourage league administrators and coaches to visit the website to pre-register for their course now and to learn more about the total program. By pre-registering now, coaches will receive an email notification advising them when the courses become available.
As always, we greatly appreciate all the time you devote for the benefit of our young athletes. Because of your input, it is our ongoing goal to make sure that the Babe Ruth League program continues to be your program. Thank you for helping to make Babe Ruth League, Inc. the premier baseball and softball program it is today.
Please click here for a copy of the official press release. |
Steven Tellefsen
President/CEO
Babe Ruth League, Inc. | |
Coaches Handbook Approved
The 2006 SFYAL Coaches Handbook and Coaching Drills book can be downloaded here:
Handout: SFYAL Documents
Saturday Work Schedule for All Teams
The field maintenance responsbilities for all teams is now available and can be downloaded here.
Handout: Field Maintenance & Umpire
Team Web Pages Available
Coaches (or parents) can build web pages for their teams. Great for posting game summaries, practice schedules, pictures, and announcements. Contact the SFYAL webmaster for more information
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