2016 INW Coaches Meeting Agenda
1.
Welcome and Introductions
8.
BR Sportsmanship Award
2.
Schedule
9.
Rules Matrix
3.
Practice Fields
10. Misc. Information – Dana
4.
Make ups and reporting scores
11. Coach and Player Development
5.
Team Binders/Coach Packets
12. Rockwood Health Systems
6.
Codes of Conduct
7.
Bambino Buddy Ball
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Schedule
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Schedule will be published by April 4.
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10U Minors – Mon, Wed or Fri
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12U Majors – Tue, Wed or Sat
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Games start at 6:00
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Make up game days
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City Championships – June 10 - 16
• Games start Friday June 10th
• Single elimination
• Two game guarantee – consolation game for teams that lose their first game.
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Practice Fields
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Practice fields will be assigned the week before the season starts. For now 12U teams can use Clark
Park A and B. In the valley field 3 at East Valley (4-plex) is also available. For 10U, Mountainside
Middle school A and B are available, Chief Garry A,B,C are available as is East Valley #2 (4-plex). All
are available on a first come basis.
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Practice Fields – Ben Helms [email protected]
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One field assigned for the season – 2 hour block
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Practice field may be cancelled if the field is needed for a game
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Online scheduling via Appointments Plus
• Website is appointment-plus.com
• User name is your email address, password is your last name and last 4 digits of your mobile phone number
• Email [email protected] with your top two days and area of town you would like to practice
• Once fields are assigned you can login and grab additional fields as needed
• Please review the rules for your practice location.
Please take the time to clean up the dugout and seating area after each practice and game
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Make up game how to and reporting game scores
Make up game – any game that is unable to be started or completed
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It will be the responsibility of the coaches to agree to a makeup date and time.
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Then notify your commissioner who will work to find a field, schedule the field prep and schedule and umpire or umpires.
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Make sure you include the other coach on your e-mail and make it clear what team you are with and what game you re attempting to reschedule.
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Friday and the weekend are the best dates for makeup games because of field availability.
Reporting game scores: Home team to report scores within 24 hours.
If the home team doesn’t post after 24 hours the visiting team
can post.
1) Go to the SIYB website. Spokaneindiansyouthbaseball.org or siyb.org
2) Submit games scores is under the coaches tab.
3) Enter your email address. If you are having trouble logging in it is usually because you are not using the same email address that you used to register as a coach.
Enter the Password (173229)
1) You will see your team name listed and all of your games. Click the team link and enter the score and check the box that the game has been completed. If you
don't click the box it won't show up. Please be sure to enter the correct score in the boxes - it will automatically update the standings. Please update timely so we
can avoid emails from parents and coaches.
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Coaches Binder/Packet
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Line Up Cards
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Parent and Coaches Code of
Conduct forms
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Pouch with Bob Robertson
Sportsmanship Pins
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2 dozen baseballs
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Sponsor offers
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Codes of Conduct
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Parent Code of Conduct
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Signed by every parent
Coaches Code of Conduct
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Signed by every coach
Codes of Conduct – Parents
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Spokane Indians Youth Baseball has implemented a Parent Code of Conduct to send an important message about the proper role
of parents in supporting their child in sports. Parents are required to read, understand, and sign this form and give it to their
coach prior to the season starting. Coaches will need to carry the signed documents with them to every game (along with each
player’s birth certificate) in a binder provided by Spokane Indians Youth Baseball. The SIYB Board will handle random spot checks
throughout the 2014 season.
1. Parents shall control emotions while emphasizing ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play.
2. Courtesy is to be shown to opponents, fans and umpires. No criticisms, direct abuse, yelling from the sidelines, profane language/gestures.
Spectators should refrain from using any type of artificial noise makers as such items are considered disruptive and unsportsmanlike
toward opponents and umpires.
3. We will not question an umpire’s call. Coaches are the only ones who can address this.
4. Parents will remain off the field and out of the dugouts unless invited by the coach.
5. Parents will help emphasize team spirit, unity effort and success.
6. Concerns, questions or ideas from any and all spectators to coaches should be handled away from the field.
7. Please assist the league’s reputation by leaving each dugout, ballpark, tournament site in better shape than when you arrived.
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Our organization’s goal is to ensure that our players, coaches, teams and parents have the best baseball experience possible. We
believe that adherence to the above rules should ensure this goal. There may be times that disciplinary action will need to be
taken: Any Spokane Indians Youth Baseball Board member, Commissioner or on-duty Umpire can remove a parent/attendee that
acts in an inappropriate manner from the ballpark/facility. They will also be suspended from the following game. Repeat
violations may lead to a more severe suspension.
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Bambino Buddy Ball
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For players age 5-20 that have mental or physical challenges.
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Usually 80-100 teams
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6 players on a team.
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Opening day on Saturday May 9th
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Six week season runs from May 9th to June 14th
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After Opening day all games on Sunday from 1-5 at Shadle
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Buddy system – Buddies help players swing a bat, round the bases and catch the ball
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Players get a full major league uniform
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Games are usually 3 innings minimum with a maximum time limit of 1 hour.
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We are requesting all 11 and 12U teams to participate. Need 4 teams each week.
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Sign your team up tonight.
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All participating teams will be eligible to win a $100 pizza party.
Before the Bambino Buddy-Ball Division, our special needs kids were often unable to enjoy the game of baseball. Now,
through the assistance of a special buddy, they are able to enjoy the same thrills of batting, hitting and throwing just
like the other kids. The Bambino Buddy-Ball Division opens up a whole new world to our challenged kids – not only
do they experience the thrill of participating, they also get to experience team play and camaraderie.
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Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Award
To be awarded by the opposing team to the player that most
exemplifies the following characteristics:
1)
Abides by the rules of the game
2)
Plays fair and hard
3)
Follows the directions of the coach
4)
Shows respect for the other team and their effort
5)
Offers encouragement to teammates and is a leader
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Shows respect for the umpires judgment calls
7)
Ends the game smoothly – shows class in victory and defeat
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Bob Robertson Sportsmanship Award
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This award will be given out at home plate at the end of every game. The goal is to end every game in
a positive fashion and to give a player an opportunity to be recognized for outstanding behavior.
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We recommend that your team appoint a group of 2-3 parents to look for the 7 sportsmanship
qualities above.
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At the end of the season ONE (coach will need to decide in the case of a tie) player from each team
that receives the most pins will be invited to a special Pony Sportsmanship Recognition Night at a
Spokane Indians game on TBD.
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Player will receive two tickets to the game, $10 in Indians bucks and giveaways
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All players will be recognized on the field before the game and one player will throw out the
first pitch.
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THIS IS NOT A PLAYER OF THE GAME or MVP AWARD.
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2015 Rules Matrix
League
Minors 60' 10U
Majors 70' 12U
GAME LENGTH
6 Innings
7 Innings
GAME TIME
No New After 2 Hrs
No New After 2 Hrs
PLAYERS ENTRANCE
Top of 4th
Top of 4th
INNINGS REQUIRED
3 - Field
3 - Field
10 Run Rule
No
Yes
5 RUN LIMIT per Inning
Yes (Except 6th)
No
PITCHING DIST
46 changed from 44
50 changed from 48
Breaking Ball
Not Encouraged
Not Encouraged
BALKS
No
1st 1/2 No 2nd 1/2 Yes
WALKS / STRIKEOUTS
Yes
Yes
Intentional Walks (no Pitches)
Yes
Yes
Innings Pitched (Game/Week)
3/8
4/10
Hrs Rest from Game Start
40
40
Fake to Third
No
No
BATTING ORDER
Consecutive
Consecutive
BAT MAX DIAMETER
2 5/8
2 5/8
METAL CLEATS
No
Yes
Playing Rules
PITCHING
BATTING / RUNNING
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Misc Information
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Watch your email and website regarding uniform and packet pickup
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Pants, jerseys, hats and belts are provided. Coaches are responsible to bring their players pant sizes
to uniform pickup. YS, YM, YL, YXL, AS, AM, AL
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Equipment includes – catcher's gear, five helmets. (no bats)
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Two dozen game balls provided.
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Please return unused uniform's to the SIYB office.
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Leo's Photography is our photo partner, this is our largest fundraiser. Please encourage your parents
and team to support Leo's on photo day.
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Volunteers needed – we need to continue to build our volunteer committee with parents and coaches
with younger players in the league. To get involved please email [email protected].
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IEBUA Assignor
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Bob Francis – 230-5045 or [email protected]
Misc Information
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SIYB Operating Structure:
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Board of Trustees – 7 person board (2 SYSA, 2 Spokane Indians, 2 former Pony, 1 at-large)
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Baseball Operating Committee
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Traditional Board Positions
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Volunteers needed for the BOC
Five person rules committee – Five Members of the BOC - more nimble decision making. Group will review all appeals and
vote on issues that arise during season.
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Head and Assistant coaches must register online
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Register in Bonzi – e-mail to [email protected] or drop off your Photo ID.
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ID only required the first year
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Background checks performed on every coach and volunteer
2016 Coach and Player Development
• 3rd Annual INW Player Clinic. Coaches clinic added this year.
• When – April 16 from 11:00 to 12:30
• Where – Shadle Park High School turf field
• Who – Shadle Park players and coaching staff
• What – 5 stations teaching basic fundamentals
• Extra – free hot dog, chips and water for all players and coaches
• Coaches clinic to follow at 1:30 on the field
• BIG AL BASEBALL - League is investing in you and your players
• All coaches, players and parents will be given logins to bigalbaseball.com
• Great tool for you to organize practice and find drills to coach your players up
• Email with your logins will be sent via email in the next week
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Coach and Player Development continued
Mike Brooks with Pro Series Baseball Academy is putting on two coaching clinics for us.
When – Sunday, April 3rd
Where – Pro Series Baseball Academy at 12422 E. Desmet
Intro to coaching 10:00 – 12:00
•Fundamentals of coaching youth baseball
•Running effective practices
•Team communication
•Parent communication
•Player development
Advanced coaching 12:30 – 2:30
•Position players
•Pitchers
•Skill techniques
•Player/Team development
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