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Don Victoria Softball League. Don Victoria Softball League. April 4, 2011 Coaches Meeting for T-Ball Coaches. Agenda. Introductions League Structure & Overview Play & Learn Format Role of Convenor How to deal with problems Review of League rules Insurance/Umpires - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Don Victoria Softball League
Don Victoria Softball League
April 4, 2011
Coaches Meeting for
T-Ball Coaches
Agenda
Introductions League Structure & Overview Play & Learn Format Role of Convenor
– How to deal with problems Review of League rules
– Insurance/Umpires Equipment management Wrap-up
DVSL Coaches’ Meeting
Welcome and Introductions
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Overview of League & Structure
Shannon Brooks
2011Don Victoria Softball League Executive
President - Shannon Brooks UIC – Brian Cook Treasurer- Karen Fraser Equip.& Fac.- Tony Devine Web-master- Linden Hilson Secretary- Juanita Devine Sponsor coordinator - Michele
Garret Coach & Convenor coordinator
– Dan Leliever
Trophy Coordinator- Liz Fusco T-Ball convenor- Jennifer
Woodward Mite convenor - Jeff Steele Girls convenor- Ruby Ward Boys convenor- TBC
Gen. Assistance members: – Victoria Cook- Linda Griffiths
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What’s New in 2011 Continuing to implement Let’s Play curriculum at T-
Ball On-Line Registration Registration ↑
– 6 T- Ball teams– 4 Co-ed Mite teams– 5 Youth Boys Teams– 4 Youth Girls Teams– 7 Adult Teams
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Important dates for 2011
April 18 - Season begins
May 9-10 - Picture Day
June 25 - Championship Day
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Team Selection Balancing
– Age range– Size and skill
Promoting Safety
- Everyone feels included
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Coaches package Coaches Duties Rules for the League - Refer to website Team List & Contact Info Team Schedule Parent Letter Exec Info & Contact Info Equipment Maintenance Info Score Sheets ( above T-Ball )
T-Ball – Play & Learn
What is play to learn?
Designed and endorsed by Softball Canada Focus on Fun, Action & Positive atmosphere Non stressful way to learn the basics of
softball
More info can be found at WWW.softball.ca
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Coaches Duties
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Role of Convenor
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Role of Convenor
Represents coaches/players at Exec. Comm. Mtgs. and communicates league info back to coaches
Oversees conduct of team players, coaches and parents
Assists Coaches in player/parent disciplinary matters Collects and maintains info re teams results for
Division
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To Play or not to Play!!
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Cancelations due to weather or park conditions – Who decides & when
Home team coach & UIC
– Who Needs to know Other coach Players UIC Convenor
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To Play or not to play!
Can be rescheduled if both teams agree
Coaches can decide amongst themselves – please let convener & UIC know what you decide
For T-ball – Cold weather may also be a consideration.
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Review of League Rules
Brian Cook
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League Equipment
Tony Devine
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Team Equipment Team bags available for pick up today
Do not remove team tag #
Use League issued/approved equipment
Content list provided for reference
Carry an old blanket or sleeping bag for cool nights
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Different sizes of helmets and bats provided
1 set Shin Guards and a Chest protector provided
Adjust straps on shin guards (no knots)
Contact Equipment manager re size concerns
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Integrated back-catchers helmets & masks
Straps on batters helmets
Safe bases ( above T-Ball level)
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Preparing the field: Home team prepares park for game Allow 15 minutes for preparation Carry a rake and shovel if possible Hammer & Tape measure provided Distance from pitcher’s mound to home plate measured from
back of home plate Use foul posts as a guide when available
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Use hammers to secure base spikes Protect base straps when hammering in base
spikes Check dug-out and field for equipment before
leaving park Dry wet equipment. Trade damaged equipment for a replacement
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Clean equipment bag at end of season
Return equipment on Championship day
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Getting started
Tips for Practices
What has worked for you?
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Celebrate success no matter how big or small.
Questions?
Spring Ball is unpredictable
Be Prepared!
Softball is a family activity!
Encourage family involvement
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Final Thoughts Consider providing a parent letter Consider having a treat list for games. Have a
parent organize. Have a plan for communicating cancellations Look for ways to recognize achievements Have fun, you’ll get back more than you give Share your experiences & stories with friends and
family
Resources for coaches
DVSL Coaches package Other League Coaches Sample parent letter on DVSL Website Local Library for books on coaching softball Softball Ontario Resources available for loan from
Executive Websites:
– www.y-coach.com– www.game-ex.com/drills– www.specialolympics.org/softball.apex– www.oasa.ca/links
Lets Play Ball!!!!
Have a great season !