Osseo Maple Grove Athletic Association

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Recreational & Traveling Fastpitch Softball

2009

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Osseo - Maple Grove Athletic Association

2009 Organization

Treasurer

Appointed by Board Equipment Director**

Maple Grove Park & Rec Jeanne Vestal

Liaison

16 - 18 Recreational League Coordinator Senior Traveling Baseball

Director **

Junior Traveling Baseball Director *

Fund Raising Director * Fastpitch Traveling League Coordinator Fastpitch Traveling League Coordinator Traveling Fastpitch Softball Director ** 9 yr Old North Coordinator 9 yr Old South Coordinator 10/11 American Coordinator 10/11 National North Coordinator 10/11 National South Coordinator Junior League Baseball

Director ** 12/13 American Coordinator 12/13 National Coordinator 14/15 National Coordinator 14/15 American Coordinator Senior League Baseball

Director * Umpire Coordinator Sponsor Coordinator Registration Coordinator Vice-President * Junior League Coordinator Senior League Coordinator Fastpitch Softball Director *

Training and Development Director **

Information Technologies Director *

* Odd Year Election

Steve Kaitz kaitz@omgaa.org Ward Wallner wallner@omgaa.org Gloria Jordan jordan@omgaa.org jordan@omgaa.org jordan@omgaa.org jordan@omgaa.org Steve Larson larson@omgaa.org Don Myhre myhre@omgaa.org Bill Michel

Steve Sadler & Shelly Mulchrone

Curt Barker barker@omgaa.org Paul Sperl

sperl@omgaa.org larson@omgaa.orgSteve Larson

Marci Sadler sadler@omgaa.org Dave Ditty ditty@omgaa.org Gary Fena fena@omgaa.org Adapted Softball Coordinator Ron Meulners meulners@omgaa.org Junior Traveling Baseball Coordinator Dan Sanford ditty@omgaa.org jordan@omgaa.org jordan@omgaa.org Open sperl@omgaa.org Open sperl@omgaa.org sperl@omgaa.org sperl@omgaa.org Chuck Triggs acctriggs@juno.com Open barker@omgaa.org Open barker@omgaa.org Open Don Myhre myhre@omgaa.org Keaser@omgaa.org President Secretary ** Mike Parenteau parenteau@omgaa.org ** Tim Murphy murphy@omgaa.org Open Open Open Jeff Borowicz Kelly Matzke Open Brad Albers Shaun Keaser Chris Sullivan sullivan@omgaa.org sullivan@omgaa.org

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The Osseo Maple Grove Athletic Association is a non-profit organization that has been in existence since 1974. The organization's purpose is to provide youths, living within the boundaries of Independent School District No 279, with comprehensive athletic programs for baseball, fastpitch and adapted softball. Listed below is a summary of the participation in the programs.

Baseball & Softball Programs

Budget

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Junior Baseball League:

9 Pitching Machine 219 208 208 208 208

10/11 American League 96 120 120 96 120 10/11 National League 267 234 234 250 238

582 562 562 554 566

Senior Baseball League:

12/13 American League 96 120 120 120 120 12/13 National League 197 182 156 156 195

14/15 American League 72 72 96 96 96

14/15 National League 121 130 78 143 130

486 504 450 515 541

Junior Traveling Baseball:

10 Traveling 24 36 36 36 36 11 Traveling 24 24 36 36 36 12 Traveling 24 36 36 36 36 13 Traveling 24 24 36 36 36 14 Traveling 12 24 24 48 48 108 144 168 192 192

Senior Traveling Baseball:

16-19 Recreational 74 84 84 135 135

16 Mickey Mantle Traveling 14 14 14 26 14

16-19 Senior Babe Ruth 28 28 28 28 14

116 126 126 189 163

Fastpitch Softball

9 - 14 - House 173 200 200 218 216

Fastpitch Traveling Softball

10U - Traveling 12 24 24 24 24 12U - Traveling 24 24 24 24 24 14U - Traveling 24 24 24 24 24 16U - Traveling 24 24 24 24 24 18U - Traveling 12 24 24 24 24 96 120 120 120 120 Adapted Softball 45 44 70 65 70

Fall Recreational Ball

Recreational Fastpitch Softball 72 72 72 72

Recreational Baseball 0 56 72 195

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PHILOSOPHY of ORGANIZATION

OMGAA exists for the purpose of teaching each child the fundamentals of the sport they are participating in, and to provide the framework for the wholesome participation at each child’s playing ability.

• Having fun while learning and being treated with dignity is each child's right and each adult's responsibility.

• Coaches and parents shall stress sportsmanship, team spirit, and acquiring skills more than

winning. In addition to learning the

fundamentals, the child, parents and coaches should learn and remember how to lose graciously.

• Coaches shall employ appropriate language when dealing with impressionable youth. Profanity will not be tolerated by coaches or parents.

THE SPORTSMAN'S CREED

THE PLAYER: I will live clean and play hard. I will play for the love of the game. I will win without boasting, lose without excuses, and never quit. I will respect officials and accept their decisions without question. I will never forget that I represent my team.

THE COACH: I will inspire in the players a love for the game and a desire to win. I will teach them that it is better to lose fairly then to win unfairly. I will lead players and spectators to respect officials by setting a good example. I will try to be the type of person that players want to become.

THE PARENTS: We will never boo a player, coach or official. We will

appreciate a good play no matter who makes it. We know the team gets the blame or praise for their conduct, not just the individuals.

THE OFFICIAL: I know the rules. I will be fair and firm in all decisions. I will call them as I see them yet not be afraid to correct my own mistakes. I will treat players and coaches courteously and expect the same treatment in return. I know the game is for the players, and will let them have the spotlight.

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CODE OF ETHICS

OMGAA board members, coaches, assistant coaches, umpires, coordinators and volunteers will:

• Aspire and maintain personal conduct above ethical reproach.

• Maintain a commitment to the highest levels of personal and public integrity.

Unethical conduct or actions should be reported to the OMGAA board at 391-2627, and will be dealt with on an individual basis by the board. Unethical conduct or actions could include, but are not limited to:

• Any unlawful abusive act or acts against or directed toward a child or children. • Actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

• Any unlawful act or acts against or directed toward or on behalf of OMGAA and/or OMGAA board members, coaches, assistant coaches, umpires, coordinators, and volunteers of OMGAA.

COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaches Certification

A coach is responsible for the development and conduct of all players on the team. A coach’s primary function is to teach skills and develop the players socially, psychologically, and physically. Coaches are accountable to the OMGAA Board of Directors and will follow the guidelines listed below:

1. Hold a parent/coach meeting prior to the first season game to explain the rules, goals, and objectives to the team.

2. Clearly state the expectations of the players and parents for the season. 3. Always be positive and use constructive criticism only!

4. Encourage team play and values rather than individual accomplishments. 5. Develop players to play a variety of positions within the player’s physical and

mental abilities.

6. Enforce all rules without prejudice toward any one player.

7. Maintain team discipline. These matters should be explained in full and be private between player, parent, and coach.

8. Support the OMGAA philosophy.

9. Conduct yourself as a role model for the players and the parents.

Any complaint as to a coach's behavior and/or coaching philosophy will be reviewed by a committee made up of the OMGAA Chairman, appropriate Baseball Director, and the League Coordinator for the age group involved; also the Umpire Coordinator if needed.

• This panel shall have final say as to what disciplinary action will be taken.

• Recourse to disciplinary action is to notify the appropriate Baseball Director the desire to appear before the board at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

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Community Sponsor

Each year the association is faced with ever increasing costs. To those businesses and individuals that sponsored a team in the past, OMGAA would like to extend a very appreciative “THANK YOU”.

Without all of the team sponsors, YOUR membership costs would be even higher than they are now. Our sponsors are an integral part of the association's revenue. Their contribution help to directly offset the costs involved with providing our community youth with a positive alternative to the choices each youth faces in today’s world.

As an association, we encourage our membership to support the businesses that support our programs. We ask that individual members also “thank” our sponsors by patronizing those businesses that support OMGAA. Each member has a much more powerful message to send than any marketing campaign. OMGAA needs continued active team sponsors, and as members of this community, team sponsors need OMGAA members.

Elections

The annual election of Officers and Directors is held during the regular scheduled board meeting in October. A notice of elections is published in the local newspaper at least 15 days prior to the October meeting date.

Association Meetings

Monthly board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month, except in the summer, when the meetings start at 9:00 p.m. The location is subject to change; however, most meetings are held at the Maple Grove Community Center.

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Overview of Program Levels

NATIONAL LEAGUE – Ages 9-15

The National League is a recreational league. All National League teams will consist of a minimum of 12 players and a maximum of 15 players per team. The teams will be drawn up by schools. The League Directors will choose coaches. We will try to have 14 regular season games and tournaments games at the end of the season. League play will start in May and be completed by the end of July.

AMERICAN LEAGUE – Ages 10-15

The American League is a more competitive league than the National League. American League teams will consist of 12 or 13 players. We will try to have 14 regular season games and at least 3 tournament games at the end of the season. League play will start in May and be completed by the end of July.

• You must try-out to play in the American League. Refer to page 9 for team selection, and pages 18-19 for tryout schedule and evaluation scoring.

JUNIOR TRAVELING BASEBALL – Ages 10-14

The Traveling League is a more competitive league than either the National or American League. Refer to page 22 to review the Traveling Philosophy.

OMGAA will field one to three teams at each age level for participation in leagues located within the metro area, which are expected to provide our members with the appropriate level of competitiveness.

• You must try-out to play traveling. Refer to pages 22-24 for philosophy, team selection, tryout schedule and evaluation scoring.

FASTPITCH SOFTBALL – Ages 10-18

OMGAA will provide Recreational League softball at 4-6 grade, 7-9 grade and 10-12 grade provided that there is sufficient interest.

OMGAA will provide Traveling Softball by fielding 1 to 3 teams Federation (MSF) & Minnesota Metro Fastpitch at 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U for participation in the Suburban Fastpitch League supported by the Minnesota Sports League (MMFL).

• You must try-out to play traveling. Refer to page 28 for scheduling and evaluations.

SENIOR TRAVELING BASEBALL – Ages 15 and up

OMGAA will provide Recreational Traveling Baseball (MYAS Gopher State League) • You must try-out to play Mickey Mantle or Senior Babe Ruth.

Refer to pages 25-26 for details.

FALL LEAGUE BASEBALL & FASTPITCH SOFTBALL – Ages 10 and up

Players will be able to sign up to play fall ball through OMGAA. Teams will play in the fall league sponsored by MYAS for Baseball and MSF for Fastpitch. Players can sign up individually or as a whole team. More information to follow as it becomes available.

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Age of Play Policy

Policy:

All players in an OMGAA Baseball program must play in an identified program age group determined by the player’s actual age as of August 1st during the year of play for which he/she is registered.

All players in an OMGAA Fastpitch Softball program must play in an identified program age group determined by the player’s actual age as of December 31st during the year of play for which she is registered.

Exceptions:

• Players in OMGAA house league will be allowed to play up or down one (1) age group for the purpose of playing with school/grade classmates.

• League Directors, by way of motion and approval from the Board of Directors, may allow players in OMGAA house league to play down to an appropriate level on the basis of physical or mental challenges.

• Players in OMGAA Traveling Baseball or Fastpitch Softball Programs are governed by the age rules of their affiliated leagues. OMGAA Traveling Program players may play up one (1) age level provided they rank in the top five players for that age group tryouts as determined by independent, non OMGAA evaluators.

Enforcement:

Where as parents or guardians are required to register all players for participation in OMGAA programs, responsibility for compliance with this policy shall fall upon the honor of those parents or guardians. All first time registrants must provide a photocopy of their player’s birth certificate for inspection at registration time. When questions of age eligibility arise, the OMGAA Board may require presentation of a certified birth certificate to the League Director as a condition for play. When questions of Grade eligibility arise, the OMGAA Board may require presentation of the most recent school grade report as a condition for play.

Penalties for Violation:

Where players are discovered in violation of this policy, the OMGAA Board of Directors may impose one or more of the following penalties:

Penalty options:

• Re-assignment – By direction of the League Director and/or the board, the player will be re-assigned to a team in an appropriate league without further penalty.

• Removal from Program – By direction of the board, the player will be removed from the program. • Probation from future play – By direction of the board, the player will be forbidden to participate in

OMGAA Baseball and/or Fastpitch programs for a period of time to be established by the board at imposition of this penalty.

• Forfeiture of fees – By direction of the board, the Treasures will be instructed to retain all (or a portion of) fees and considerations paid by the violating member, for registration into the OMGAA. Where coaches are discovered to recruit, or encourage players to register in violation of this policy, the OMGAA Board of Directors may impose one or more of the following penalties:

Penalty options:

• Removal from position – By direction or the board, the coach will be removed from his/her coaching position. By the further direction of the board, the coach may also be prohibited from involvement as an assistant to the new head coach.

• Prohibition from future coaching – By direction of the board, the coach will be forbidden from coaching or assistant coaching an OMGAA Baseball or Fastpitch program for a period of time to be established by the board at imposition of this penalty.

Adopted by the OMGAA Board of Directors October 16th, 2001

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TEAM SELECTION POLICY

Overview of Requirements and Procedure

Note: This is a summary only; the complete policy may be reviewed at www.omgaa.org.

Tryout Requirements:

To be eligible for selection, all players registering for OMGAA Traveling and American League programs must participate in tryout procedures as determined by the appropriate league director and approved by the OMGAA Board of Directors.

Exceptions: Players who cannot participate in designated tryout procedures due to injury or family obligation may request placement based on tryout scores from the immediately previous year, provided scores for the previous year are available. Scores may not be advanced beyond a one-year period

Tryout Procedure Guidelines:

OMGAA Tryouts shall be conducted to evaluate players overall ability in fielding, hitting and throwing. Exact procedure for evaluations shall be applied to all participants equally and shall be established by the Director responsible for conducting these tryouts with in the following guidelines:

• Evaluation procedures shall be established and published prior to the start of tryouts.

• Independent and separate tryouts shall be conducted for Traveling Fast Pitch Softball, Traveling and American League Baseball programs.

• Evaluators shall be independent and from outside the OMGAA programs, neutral and unbiased in their evaluations, and apply identical criteria to all participants.

• Where traveling teams are being selected, candidates ranked 1st through 5th highest in descending order of total assigned score, shall be considered “Locked” into placement onto the appropriate Traveling “A” team.

• Traveling coaches shall not participate in the tryout evaluations.

Exception: If there are only enough players to select one traveling team, then the coach shall observe the tryout procedure making observational notes, but shall not contribute, nor attempt to influence, scoring decisions of the independent evaluators. Traveling teams shall be selected according to Section 6 of this POLICY.

Team Selection

House Fast Pitch Softball, National League and Machine Pitched Baseball Team Selection:

Teams competing at the House Fast Pitch Softball League, House National League or the Machine Pitched Baseball League shall be formed under the supervision of the appropriate league director, and shall be based approximately on school of attendance. House Fast Pitch and National League players may request same team placement with one other player provided both players request each other. Such player requests must be written on the registration form, and will be honored only when possible. Players may not request specific coaches.

American League Baseball Team Selection:

Details of the American League baseball team selection are in the American League section. Refer to page 9.

Traveling Team Selection:

Details of the Junior Traveling baseball team selection are in the Traveling Baseball section. Refer to page 23. Adopted by the OMGAA Board of Directors

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GENERAL ASSOCIATION RULES

for

Junior and Senior Baseball Leagues

High School Baseball Rules, as published by the National Federation of State High School Associations, will be utilized by OMGAA. Exceptions to this rulebook are identified specifically in the general rules and/or by the age group rules.

• Team play shall meet the following:

1. A full roster batting order will be followed in all leagues. Lineups must be exchanged prior to the start of the game.

2. Open substitution of defense will be allowed.

3. All team members must play a minimum of three innings per game, except in the case of disciplinary action. Such cases must be communicated to the opposing coach prior to the start of the game.

• Failure of the team to field 7 eligible players within 5 minutes after the scheduled game time will result in a forfeit. The umpire's watch is to be considered the official time.

• Physical violence in any form, by participants, will not be tolerated. • The use of weights, e.g. “donuts”, is not

allowed anywhere near the playing field. • Home team must provide one (1) new

baseball and Visiting team to provide one (1) ball in good condition to be used as game balls.

• The catcher, batter, base runners, and the on-deck batter must wear helmets.

• Any player warming up a pitcher must be wearing a catcher's mask. All catchers must wear a protective cup, which will be verified by the umpire at the start of each game and during changes.

• Only adults or coaches will be allowed to coach first and third bases. • The home team is considered to be the official scorekeeper.

• It is the coach's responsibility to assure that all players' equipment is in proper condition. All players must wear full uniform, which includes: shirt, pants, hat, stirrups, and appropriate sport shoes.

• Coaches and players are not allowed directly behind the backstop during the game.

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GENERAL ASSOCIATION RULES

for

Junior and Senior Baseball Leagues

(Cont.)

• In the interest of saving time during the change of sides between innings, the pitcher's warm-up throws must be completed within 90 seconds. It is the coach's responsibility to assure that the pitcher is properly warmed up.

• All infield/outfield practice must be completed 5 minutes before the game. Scheduling of the desired practice is the responsibility of the coaches. However, the umpire is responsible for enforcing the starting plan.

• Schedules will identify Home Teams for regular season games. • Home team for tournament games will be determined by a coin toss.

• No use of alcohol, tobacco or chewing tobacco products by players, fans

or coaches will be allowed. Abuse is suspension from the game.

In the event of inclement weather, the Park Board and the Baseball Coordinator will decide the status of the day's games. The status will be:

All games are canceled

or

Game status will be determined at each field.

This information will be available by calling 494-5959 or on our Web site www.omgaa.org after 4:00 p.m. If the beginning of the game is to be determined at the field, it is the responsibility of the umpire to determine if the game is to begin and/or continue to be played. It is not the umpire's responsibility to assure that the field is in playing condition.

Games canceled by the Park Board will not be played, but will be rescheduled by the responsible Baseball Coordinator or appropriate League Director.

Baseball Bat Chart

Age

Junior/Senior

Leagues Junior Traveling Senior Traveling 9 - 11 2 3/4 Dia.

Max

2 3/4 Dia.

Max

12 - 13 No Limit 2 3/4 Dia. _Max 14 -3 Weight Diff. 2 3/4 Dia Max

-5 Weight Difff 15 -3 Weight Diff. 2 5/8 Dia Max

-3 Weight Difff 16 - 19 -3 Weight Diff. or

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JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

FOR

National Nine Year Old

Games will be scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. No new inning may begin more than 1 hour and 15 minutes after the scheduled start time. A new inning is considered to have started immediately after the first pitch in the top half of the inning.

• We will be using a Pitching Machine for the first half of the season. Each batter will be allowed 4 strikes, for each at bat, and no batter will be walked.

• At mid-season (specific data TBD each season), all games will be a player pitch for the remainder of the season and end of the season tournament. Each batter will be allowed 3 strikes and 5 balls for each at bat. Pitcher can only pitch 1 inning per game during the regular season. During the end of the year tournament, a pitcher may pitch a maximum of two innings. Any part of an inning pitched shall constitute a full inning pitched.

• All make-up games scheduled after the mid-season switch will be player pitch. • There will be a five-run limit per inning, per team.

• All games will be five innings in length or within the games time limit.

• A game halted because of the time limit will be considered a complete game.

• Games stopped due to inclement weather or darkness will be considered an official game, provided that four innings have been completed, or three and one half innings if the home team is leading. • The strike zone shall be from the shoulders to the bottom of the knee, and to one ball width to either

side of home plate, as called by the umpire.

• Coaches must ensure equal playing time for all players.

• No player that arrives on time will sit 2 innings until all players have sat 1 inning.

• All players should play a non-outfield position for 1 full inning within the first 4 innings of every game at which they arrive on time.

• Teams must list their full roster and bat all available players. Official team rosters are established by OMGAA and filed with the League Coordinator. Roster changes are not permitted without written approval from OMGAA.

• Metal cleats are not allowed; soccer-type shoes with molded cleats are permitted.

• Batting line-up will be in a continues order for regular season games. For example, if batter #4 was the last out of the game batter #5 starts the next game. All teams must have a set batting order by the 3rd game played. Players missing a game or arriving late will resume their normal slot in the continuous order.

• Balls and strikes are not subject to review; the umpire’s call is final.

∗ The first incident of a coach or player arguing a ball/strike call will result in a warning to the player, coach or both.

∗ Subsequent incidents will result in the player being called out, the coach removed from the game, or both.

• A dropped ball by the catcher on the fourth or third strike will result in the batter being called out. The play is dead, and the runners may not advance.

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JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

FOR

National Nine Year Old

(cont.)

• The bases will be 60 feet apart, and the pitching mound will be 40 feet from the leading edge of home plate, as arranged by the grounds keeper. Coaches may not relocate bases.

• The infield fly rule shall not apply.

• The barrel of any game used bat shall not exceed 2-1/4 inches in diameter.

• The pitching machine is to be operated by the umpire. If a league provided umpire is not present, both opposing coaches must agree on a single adult volunteer umpire.

• The machine speed (30mph) and height setting will be controlled only by the machine operator. In the event that the pitching machine is or becomes inoperable, or is unavailable (locked up), the game will be played by having each coach pitch to their team (overhand). No walks will be permitted. • No intentional bunting is allowed.

• Base stealing is prohibited.

∗ Runners may not lead off any base until a pitch has reached home plate. • Pick-off attempts can be made after pitched balls, but not from the pitcher.

∗ If a legal pick-off attempt is made, the runner may then attempt to advance.

∗ If no pick-off attempt is made, the runner must return to the base. The first incident of a runner failing to return to base prior to the ensuing pitch will result in a dead ball called strike, and a warning to the coach and player. All runners must return to their base, and the ball will be re-pitched, unless the batter is ruled out. Subsequent incidents will result in a dead ball called strike, the offending runner will be called out, all other runners must return to their base, and the ball will be re-pitched unless the batter is ruled out.

∗ All runners may advance one and only one base on an overthrow, at their own risk. Once any runner safely advances one base, or is thrown out in the attempt, the play is dead, and all runners must hold to their respective bases, while the ball is returned to the umpire for the next pitch. There shall be only one overthrow for each at bat.

• The defensive team will play 9 players, and may place the traditional pitcher any place within the diamond formed by the baselines.

• No stealing is allowed on a pitched ball missed by the catcher. • Any batted ball which comes in contact with the pitching

machine or umpire before being touched by a legal defensive or offensive player is considered a dead ball.

• NO DEFENSIVE COACHES ARE PERMITTED ON THE FIELD WHILE THE BALL IS LIVE AND IN PLAY!

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JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

FOR

Ten - Eleven Year Olds

Games will be scheduled at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. or within 5 minutes of the completion of the previous game, which ever comes last. No new inning may begin more than 1 hour and 15 minutes after the first pitch. A new inning is considered to have started immediately after the first pitch in the top half of the inning.

National and American League Common Rules

• There will be a five-run limit per inning, per team.

• All games will be six innings in length or within the games time limit.

• A game halted because of the time limit will be considered a complete game. • Games stopped due to inclement weather or darkness will be considered an official

game, provided that four innings have been completed, or three and one-half innings if the home team is leading.

• The strike zone shall be from the shoulders to the bottom of the knee and to one ball width to either side of home plate, as called by the umpire. Balls and strikes are not subject to review; the umpire’s call is final. The first incident of a coach or player arguing a ball/strike call will result in a warning to the player, coach or both. Subsequent incidents will result in the player being called out, the coach removed from the game, or both.

• A dropped ball by the catcher on the third strike will result in the batter being called out; runners may advance at their own risk.

• No player that arrives on time will sit 2 innings until all players have sat 1 inning. • All players should play a non-outfield position for 1 full inning within the first 4

innings of every game at which they arrive on time.

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JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

FOR

Ten - Eleven Year Olds

National and American League Common Rules (cont.)

• Coaches must ensure equal playing time for all players.

• Batting line-up will be in a continues order for regular season games. For example, if batter #4 was the last out of the game batter #5 starts the next game. All teams must have a set batting order by the 3rd game played. Players missing a game or arriving late will resume their normal slot in the continuous order.

• The bases will be 60 feet apart, and the pitching mound will be 46 feet from the leading edge of home plate, as arranged by the grounds keeper. Coaches may not relocate bases.

• The infield fly rule shall not apply.

• The barrel of any game used bat shall not exceed 2 1/4 inches in diameter. • During regular season play, a pitcher

may pitch a maximum of two innings per game. During tournament play, a pitcher may pitch a maximum of three innings. Any part of an inning pitched shall constitute a full inning.

• Runners may not lead off any base until a pitch has reached home plate.

• The first incident per team will result in a dead ball called a strike. A warning will be given to the coach and player, whereby all runners must return to their original base. The ball will be re-pitched, unless the batter is ruled out.

• Subsequent incidents will result in dead ball called strike, and the offending runner will be called out. All other runners must return to their original base and the ball will be re-pitched, unless the batter is ruled out.

• Any batted ball, which comes in contact with an umpire before being touched by a legal defensive or offensive player, is considered a dead ball.

• NO COACHES WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHILE THE

BALL IS LIVE OR IN PLAY.

SPECIAL RULES

• NATIONAL LEAGUE : No Stealing of Home Plate. Runner can only go home

on Hit Ball.

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SENIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

for

Twelve - Fifteen Year Olds

American and National Leagues Common Rules

• All games will be seven innings in length.

∗ Games halted due to inclement weather will be considered regulation if five innings have been completed or four-and-one-half innings if the home team is leading.

∗ If the game is not regulation, the umpire shall declare the contest “no game” and the League Director will attempt to reschedule the game at a future date. Rescheduled games start anew, that is as if the previous attempt had never taken place.

• A game will end after five innings when a team is 10 or more runs behind, and has completed its time at bat.

• Complete uniforms must be worn as issued by the Association. Players not wearing a complete uniform will not be allowed to play.

• The first balk per team will result in a warning. All subsequent balks will be enforced.

Twelve - Thirteen Year Old National League

• Base distance 75’ with pitching distance 52’ 0”. • The –3 ounce bat rule will not be enforced.

• A pitcher can pitch three innings per game. Any part of an inning constitutes a full inning. • Runners can lead off bases.

• Curve balls are NOT permitted.

• Balks: Each pitcher will be allowed 1 warning per game for balks.

Twelve - Thirteen Year Old American League

• Base distance 75’ with pitching distance 52’ 0”. • The –3 ounce bat rule will not be enforced.

• A pitcher can pitch three innings per game. Any part of an inning constitutes a full inning. • Runners can lead off bases.

• Curve balls are NOT permitted.

• Balks: Each pitcher will be allowed 1 warning per game for balks.

Fourteen - Fifteen Year Old National League

• Base distance 90’ with pitching distance 60’ 6”.

• High school bat rules shall apply. Bat that are more than –3 ounce are not allowed. (*)

• A pitcher can pitch five innings per game. Any part of an inning pitched constitutes a full inning. • Runners can lead off bases.

• Curve balls are permitted.

• Balks: Each pitcher will be allowed 1 warning per game for balks. • Metal cleats are allowed.

Fourteen - Fifteen Year Old American League

• Base distance 90’ with pitching distance 60’ 6”.

• High school bat rules shall apply. Bat that are more than –3 ounce are not allowed. (*)

• A pitcher can pitch five innings per game. Any part of an inning pitched constitutes a full inning. • Runners can lead off bases.

• The possibility exists that games may be scheduled with neighboring community recreational league. • Curve balls are permitted.

• Metal cleats are allowed.

• Balks: Each team will be allowed 1 warning per game for balks.

(*) A player using an illegal bat will be ejected from the game and will not be allowed to play in the team’s next game. An example for the –3 is a 31-inch bat may not weigh less that 28 ounces.

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American League Tryouts

Team Selection

An eligibility rank, hereby established as 12 times the number of teams within each American league, shall determine the lowest ranked player eligible for selection onto an American League team. A listing of those players selected for the American League program and identified by age group and tryout number only, shall be posted on the OMGAA Web Site “www.omgaa.org” Players not identified as eligible for the American League program shall be turned over to the National League coordinators for placement onto National League teams.

For players competing at the 12/13 and 14/15 year-old American League level, teams shall be selected by means of a draft, supervised and conducted by the Sr. House League Director.

For players competing at the 10/11 old American League level, teams shall be formed by assignment, under the supervision of the Junior House League Director.

Tryouts and Evaluations

Contestants will be assigned a tryout number at their scheduled time. Location of Tryouts TBD, see web site for more information www.omgaa.org

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American League Evaluation Scoring

for

Fielding and Batting Tryouts

Ground Balls Evaluators scoring each player from 1 to10 points.

Score will be judged on ready position, footwork and smoothness of getting to the ball.

Fundamentals of fielding ball - ball in front, knees bent, head up, two hands and softness of hands.

Throwing - strength of arm, footwork used in catch - throw, and accuracy. Overall superior athletic ability.

Fly Balls Evaluators scoring each player from 1 to10 points.

• Ready position, quickness to judge ball and get to ball.

• Catch ball with good fundamentals of two hands, ball caught with glove side shoulder closest to infield or over correct shoulder when hit behind player.

• After the catch foot work, moving toward infield to start throw, a ball thrown on a line to cutoff man, accuracy and strength of throw. • Superior arm strength

Hitting Evaluators scoring each player from 1

to10 points.

Ability to make contact and not be over-powered by the speed of pitch. Stance and form. Eyes on ball, head

position, hands to ball, hip and shoulder turn, and striding into ball. Ability to put bat square on the ball

with authority and drive ball on a line. Superior power.

Pitching Evaluators scoring each player from 1 to10 points.

• Body position, balance, grip, head and eyes.

• Body movement, balance, arm speed, leg involvement, body rotation, release, follow through, head and eyes.

• Accuracy, ability to place the ball at or near selected target. • Throwing speed.

40 Yard Dash Two evaluators will time the run. The average of the two scores will be the

time used. The top 5% will receive 10 Points, the next 5% will receive 9 Points, the next 5% will receive 8 Points, etc.

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BASEBALL RESOLUTION PROCEDURES FOR

ALL AGE GROUPS

UMPIRE’S GOALS

It will be the goal of every umpire to know the rules and be fair in all decisions. The umpire shall call them as he/she sees them and NOT be afraid to correct any mistakes in an effort to make the right call. Each umpire will treat all coaches, players and fans courteously with respect and expect the same. The game is for the players, and the umpires will do everything possible to let them have the spotlight, and keep the game as professional as possible.

QUESTIONABLE CALLS DURING THE GAME:

• All calls by the game umpire shall be considered final. (NO EXCEPTIONS)!

• Any questions regarding a judgment call will

NOT be subject for review! Any possible rule

violations shall be directed in a professional manner to the umpire at the game. The coach must show in writing, via the High School Rule Book or approved OMGAA Special rules before the next play begins. Failure to do so will result in having the play stand.

• The Umpire will then review the rule and determine if a rule has been violated.

• No Coach will be allowed to have a call

reversed. However, if he/she would like the situation reviewed for future games, the following procedure is required:

∗ After the game, the Coach should contact the appropriate League Coordinator and/or Umpire Coordinator for that age group.

∗ The League Coordinator and Umpire Coordinator will review the situation with the Umpire involved and provide instruction to help in future games to avoid a similar controversy.

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BASEBALL RESOLUTION PROCEDURES FOR

ALL AGE GROUPS

GAME EJECTION

• Any coach, player or fan that must be removed from the game due to disruptive conduct will be suspended from the present game. The coach or fan will not be allowed to stay in the park. If this rule is violated, then the current game will be considered forfeiture. ANYONE

EJECTED FROM A GAME WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE TEAM’S NEXT GAME.

• Any coach or player removed from 2 games during the season will NOT be allowed to participate in OMGAA Baseball for the remainder of the season without meeting with the OMGAA board. The board will then listen and consider reinstating them back into the league. • All physical violence will result in

immediate suspension pending board approval for reinstating.

• No form of violence, abusive language or intimidation will be tolerated.

• All ejections must be reported to the

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TRAVELING PHILOSOPHY

"The will to win can not be accomplished without the will to prepare."

The OMGAA traveling coaches teach fundamentals to our youth at a more advanced level and accelerated pace. As an association, we want to develop the entire team, not just one or two players.

Our coaches constantly have to strike a balance between the accelerated level of the competition and appropriate playing time for our children. To this end, our coaches strive to make sure each child plays in every league and tournament game.

Time

Half of the league games are held in cities within the Twin Cities area. These cities are usually within a 30-minute drive of the Osseo/Maple Grove area. The traveling teams typically play in 3-5 weekend tournaments during the 13-week season.

Cost

Costs will be somewhat higher than the National and American Leagues due to the quality of the uniforms, equipment needs, and league and tournament fees.

Support

Our traveling programs represents our community. We expect them to compete at the highest possible level, while demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship at all times.

Junior Traveling Baseball

for

Ten – Fifteen year Olds

• The player’s age as of May 1st

, determines the age group in which they play. However, if they are in the same grade as the next older age group, they can play up with that age group.

• Games are generally governed by High School Rules, except where modified by an individual league or tournament rule.

• League games will be played during the week.

• Traveling teams will play in a minimum of three tournaments. They may also qualify to play in the MSF or USSA State Tournaments, for a total of five weekend tournaments during the thirteen-week season.

• Some teams may have an opportunity to play in an AAU / USSA Regional or National Tournament. The decision to play in these tournaments will be reached by vote of the parents and coaches of the children on these teams.

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Tryout Requirements and Procedure

OMGAA’s tryout Requirements and Tryout procedure overview is provided on page 9 of this handbook. The complete policy may be reviewed at www.omgaa.org

Traveling

Team Selection

When only one traveling team is to be formed, upon completion of the tryout procedure and identification of “Locked” players, the independent evaluators and the coach, each with equal vote, shall confer to identify the remaining players who will be invited to participate on the traveling team.

When both a Traveling “A” and “B” team are to be formed, only those players ranked 1st through 24th highest, shall be invited to participate in the OMGAA Traveling Program. The Traveling “A” coach may, at his/her convenience, conduct additional tryouts to select those players from the invited list, along with those players identified as “Locked” that will compose the Traveling “A” team. The Traveling “B” team shall be composed from the remaining invited players not selected for the “A” team.

A list of those players selected for the traveling program, and identified by age group and tryout number only, shall be posted on the OMGAA Web Site “www.omgaa.org” within 48 hours after completion of the tryout procedure.

Based on their score players not selected for the Traveling Program will be placed in either an American league or National league team.

TRYOUTS & EVALUATIONS JUNIOR TRAVELING

• Contestants will be assigned a tryout number at the first session so be early.

Sunday March 29th - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

At the Plymouth Dome

14800 34th Avenue N

Plymouth, MN 55447

763-509-5280

• Times will be on Website - after signups are complete. • There will be no make up sessions!

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Junior Traveling Evaluation Scoring

for

Fielding, Pitching and Batting Tryouts

Ground Balls – 20% Two evaluators scoring each player from 1 to10 points.

• Score will be judged on ready position, footwork and smoothness of getting to the ball. • Fundamentals of fielding ball - ball in front, knees bent, head up, two hands and

softness of hands.

• Overall superior athletic ability.

Fly Balls – 10% Two evaluators scoring each player from 1 to 5 points.

• Ready position, quickness to judge ball and get to ball and catch ball with two hands. • After the catch footwork, moving toward infield to start throw.

• Over shoulder catch

Throwing – Ground Balls 12% Two evaluators scoring each player from 1 to 6 points.

Fly Balls 8% Two evaluators scoring each player from 1 to 4 points.

(evaluation completed at ground ball & fly ball station)

• Body position, balance, grip, head and eyes.

• Body movement, balance, arm speed, leg involvement, body rotation, release, follow through, head and eyes.

• Accuracy, ability to place the ball at or near selected target. • Throwing speed.

Hitting – 30% Two evaluators (minimum) scoring each player from 1 to10

points.

(Bunts and Swings)

• Ability to make contact and not be over-powered by the speed of pitch. • Stance and form. Eyes on ball, head position, hands to ball, hip and

shoulder turn.

• Consistency in stance and mechanics, recovery to ready position after each swing, ability to adjust according to speed of pitch.

• Bunting: squares to pitch, bat level and at proper height, eyes and head forward, proper grip of bat.

• Superior power.

Pitching – 16% Two evaluators scoring each player from 1 to 8 points.

• Superior arm strength

• Form and mechanics from stretch • Form and mechanics from wind-up

Base Running – 4% Two evaluators will time each run.

The top 10% will receive 4 Points, the next 10% will receive 3 Points, the next 10% will receive 2 Points, and the next 10% will receive 1 Point.

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Senior Traveling Baseball

for

Sixteen-Nineteen Recreational League

For players 16-19, this recreational league is a great opportunity for 10-12th graders as well as college freshman an opportunity to continue playing baseball throughout their highs school years and beyond. Teams compete in a recreational setting while players play equal time. There will be a couple of weeknight games each week and a single tournament at seasons end. There are no tryouts. Players can register as an individual or small groups and will be placed on a team. You can also register as an entire team.

• Games are seven innings and governed by modified High School Baseball Rules.

• League games will be played any day of the week, including weekends. • AAU League rules apply.

• Kids can sign-up to play together on a team.

Senior Traveling Baseball

For

Mickey Mantle (players age 15-16) and Babe Ruth (players age 16-18)

Mickey Mantle (players age 15-16) and Babe Ruth (players age 16-18) are competitive teams for combined high school grades. Teams compete in a highly competitive setting. There will be multiple games each week, multiple weekend games, and an end of season tournament.

Note that Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth programs are directed to those athletes and families that are dedicated to playing baseball during the summer, above all other activities. Participation on these teams requires a significant commitment to baseball. These teams compete in a competitive setting in which players earn playing time.

• Selection to teams is through tryout procedure as determined by OMGAA.

• Games are seven innings and governed by Mickey Mantle and Babe Ruth League Rules.

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SENIOR TRAVELING TRYOUT PROCEDURES

GENERAL RULES

Note: Plans are for two teams in each age group if there is sufficient number of players trying out. If an insufficient number of player’s tryout, we will only have one team per age group.

The evaluations will be based on a point system from 1 to 10 based on each player’s baseball skills. Evaluators will be looking at each players baseball ability in the areas of hitting, fielding and fly balls, and their past performance demonstrated on the field.

Mickey Mantle –

For players ages of 15-16

Senior Babe Ruth –

For players ages of 16-18

Tryouts

Mickey Mantle & Senior Babe Ruth

Date - TBD

Location - TBD

Time - TBD

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TRAVELING FASTPITCH SOFTBALL

OMGAA will provide three programs, a recreational league (refer to page 28) and a summer and fall traveling league. The players’ age on December 31, will determine which age level she will play at.

Traveling League (Summer)

There are 5 levels currently being offered; 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U. The 10U typically ranges from ages 8-10. The number of teams at each level will depend on interest. The traveling league is a more competitive league than the house league; therefore more commitment is required from each player. The number of games played is determined by the number of teams in the league. The teams participate in 3-4 tournaments around the metro area. Play begins in May for the 10U, 12U and 14U leagues and ends in early July. Play begins in June for the 16U and 18U leagues and ends in late July. Girls 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U interested in playing traveling softball must attend the scheduled try-out. Coaches are volunteers and are chosen by the director and members of the board. The teams play in the Suburban Fastpitch League supported by the MSF/MMFL.

Fall League

Fall softball will be offered beginning in August. It is similar to the summer traveling league with the exception of the number of games and tournaments. More information to follow as it becomes available.

TRAVELING FASTPITCH SOFTBALL PROCEDURES

• Team selections are determined through an OMGAA identified tryout procedure.

• League games are scheduled as double headers and are played multiple nights per week. • Games are five to seven innings, depending on the age level, and governed by the American

Softball Association (ASA) rules.

• Tournament participation is scheduled for weekends throughout the season, two to four tournaments per team, depending upon age level.

• All teams are registered with the ASA and will compete in a MSF/MMFL end of the year league tournament with the opportunity to qualify for, and participate in the state, regional and national tournaments.

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Fastpitch Tryouts

Traveling fastpitch softball teams will be determined through an OMGAA designated tryout system at (Date and Time to be determined) using the following procedures:

• Tryouts will consist of the following categories: ∗ Ground balls

∗ Fly balls ∗ Batting ∗ Pitcher tryout ∗ Speed evaluation

• Outside evaluators will be used.

• “A” traveling team will consist of the top 5 players; based on tryout scores, and 6 or more players of the coaches’ choice. • “B” traveling teams will consist of 11 or more players of the

coaches’ choice after the “A” team is selected.

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FASTPITCH RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL

for

9 - 18 Year Olds

OMGAA provides both a recreational house program and a competitive traveling program. For information on the Traveling Fastpitch Softball Program refer to pages 26 and 27.

Recreational (House) League

There are different levels of house leagues formed by school grade levels. Depending on registrations, the leagues are split between 4-6 graders and 7-12 graders. Third graders that were 9-years old by December 31, are eligible to play with the fourth graders. The house program provides recreational leagues, aimed at introducing the game and developing skills. It is designed for anyone who wants to participate - no experience is necessary. Teams are formed per the OMGAA Team Selection Policy. Coaches are volunteers and chosen by the director. There will be a minimum of 14 regular season games played in Maple Grove and Osseo. The games start after Memorial Day and run through July. The games are usually on Monday and Wednesday evenings with a Saturday double-header in June and end of season tournament that concludes on a weekend.

OMGAA Harassment Policy

OMGAA believes that every participant has the right to an environment free of unwelcome verbal or physical conduct which harasses, disrupts, or interferes with the individual’s performance or which creates an intimidating, offensive, or hostile environment. OMGAA will not tolerate its members engaging in this type of behavior. Any member participating in such negative conduct will be subject to appropriate corrective action, which may include termination from all activities.

Member Harassment - Any unwelcome conduct directed toward a member that illegally discriminates against that member, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.

Sexual Harassment - Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a nature where:

• submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as term or condition of an individual’s participation.

• submission to or rejection of such conduct is used or threatened to be as the basis for participation.

• such conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual’s performance or creates an intimidation, hostile, or offensive environment.

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Volunteers

As with many community based, non-profit organizations, OMGAA has been, and will continue to be, successful because of a seemingly endless amount of energy from a few members. However, this endless source of energy is poor assumption made by all of us. Many very talented individuals have stepped forward with good ideas and lots of enthusiasm, only to be overwhelmed by what is an endless list of tasks to be completed. To further the success of YOUR association, and to keep this organization moving forward into the future, YOU need to become actively involved in YOUR association.

As a volunteer, YOU are not expected to become committed to softball / baseball for the entire summer. Most of the work to be done is completed well before the softball / baseball season begins. If YOU can organize, YOU are needed. If YOU want to become involved in a community youth program, OMGAA needs YOU. No matter how seemingly small YOUR contribution may be, YOUR involvement makes YOUR association stronger and better.

Many of us have very fond memories, which are in some way or another connected to our nation’s pastime sport, baseball/softball. YOUR association is asking YOU, as a member, to become involved. Through YOUR involvement about 1500 youths of our community will experience a positive baseball/softball childhood experience. As a community, we must continue to implement and strengthen avenues for youth involvement. Tell us what area interests YOU, and the association will do everything possible to find a fit for YOUR talents. Only through YOUR involvement can this association claim to be a community-based organization.

How do you get involved?

• Come to the open board meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the Maple Grove City Community Center.

• Email the President or League Director for more information. See web site www.omgaa.org • Just jot down your name, interests, phone number and mail it to:

OMGAA PO Box 1415

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16. Forestview Pond Neighborhood Park 17. Goldenrod Marsh Neighborhood Park 19. Hidden Meadows Neighborhood Park 20. Lakeview Knolls Neighborhood Park 21. Nottingham Neighborhood Park 22. Rush Creek School Neighborhood Park 23. Scott/Jonquil Meadow Neighborhood Park 24. South Elm Road Neighborhood Park 25. Teal Lake Neighborhood Park 26. Woodcrest Neighborhood Park 27. Basswood School Community Playfield 28. Cedar Island School Community Playfield 18. Grove West Neighborhood Park

29. Donahue North Community Playfield 30. Elm Creek School Community Playfield

31. Fernbrook School Community Playfield 32. Kerber Community Playfield

33. Maple Grove Jr. High Community Playfield

38. Community Center

37. Weaver Lake School Community Playfield 36. Weaver Lake Coummunity Playfield 35. Rice Lake School

34. Maple Grove Sr. High Community Playfield

41. Weaver Lake Public Access 40. Thoresen Special Use Park 39. Maple Grove Arboretum 42. Worden Special Use Park 43. Maple Lakes Neighborhood Park 44. Gleason Fields Community Playfield

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Table of Contents

PHILOSOPHY of ORGANIZATION

THE SPORTSMAN'S CREED

CODE OF ETHICS

COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

Coaches Certification

Sponsors

Community Sponsor

Elections

Association Meetings

Overview of Program Levels

Age of Play Policy

TEAM SELECTION POLICY

Overview of Requirements and Procedure

Team Selection

GENERAL ASSOCIATION RULES

Junior and Senior Baseball Leagues

GENERAL ASSOCIATION RULES

Junior and Senior Baseball Leagues

Baseball Bat Chart

JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

National Nine Year Old

JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

National Nine Year Old

(cont.)

JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

Ten - Eleven Year Olds

JUNIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

Ten - Eleven Year Olds

SENIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES

Twelve - Fifteen Year Olds

American and National Leagues Common Rules

American League Tryouts

Team Selection

Tryouts and Evaluations

American League Evaluation Scoring

Fielding and Batting Tryouts

BASEBALL RESOLUTION PROCEDURES FOR

ALL AGE GROUPS

BASEBALL RESOLUTION PROCEDURES FOR

ALL AGE GROUPS

TRAVELING PHILOSOPHY

Time

Cost

Support

Junior Traveling Baseball

Tryout Requirements and Procedure

Traveling

Team Selection

TRYOUTS & EVALUATIONS JUNIOR TRAVELING

At the Plymouth Dome

14800 34th Avenue N

Plymouth, MN 55447

763-509-5280

Junior Traveling Evaluation Scoring

Fielding, Pitching and Batting Tryouts

Senior Traveling Baseball

Sixteen-Nineteen Recreational League

Senior Traveling Baseball

SENIOR TRAVELING TRYOUT PROCEDURES

GENERAL RULES

Mickey Mantle –

Senior Babe Ruth –

Tryouts

Mickey Mantle & Senior Babe Ruth