13717221 Coachs Handbook

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CARY PARKS, RECREATION

& CULTURAL RESOURCES

2009 YOUTHBASEBALL


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COACHES

HANDBOOK


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Purpose Statement........................................................................................1

General Information

Registration and Placement................................................................2

League Games....................................................................................2

Safety..................................................................................................2Uniforms..............................................................................................3

Protests...............................................................................................3

Ties in Final Standings........................................................................3

Sportsmanship Games.......................................................................3

Traveling Tournament Teams.............................................................3

July 4th Games.....................................................................................3

League Rules.................................................................................................4-26

Mandatory Playing Time Violation.............................................................27

Team Assignments............................................................................28-30

Selection of Coaches.....................................................................................31

Coaches' Code of Conduct............................................................................32

Coaches' Code of Ethics Pledge...................................................................33

Duties and Responsibilities of Coaches........................................................34

Blood Exposure Information Sheet................................................................35

Players Bill of Rights.....................................................................................36

Parents Mtg. Summary Agenda.....................................................................37

Athletic Program Discipline Policy.................................................................38-39Youth Athletic Program Disciplinary Guidelines............................................40

Pitching Machine Safety/Handling Instructions.............................................41-42

Conducting A Practice...................................................................................43

Dealing With Parents.....................................................................................44

12 Do's and Don'ts for Dads/Moms...............................................................45

Teaching Skills...............................................................................................46-48

Inclement Weather Procedure.......................................................................49

Appendices

Accident Report Form....................................................................................I

Player Information Sheet...............................................................................II

Parents Code of Ethics..................................................................................III

National Standards for Youth Sports.............................................................IV

Officials Evalutaion Form...............................................................................V

Directions to Cary Area Parks & Schools......................................................VI


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PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Sportsmanship, participation, skill development, and fun for the participants are the objectives ofthe youth baseball program and no other concepts should transcend the welfare of the boys andgirls who participate in the program.

Fun Learning to play better for the purpose of enjoying participation.

Participation Providing equal opportunity for play.

Skill Development Gaining expertise to expand the individual participant's potential throughpractice and play.

Sportsmanship Actively expanding the individual's social ability to demonstrate fair play.

The Town of Cary is proud of the youth programs being provided by Cary Parks, Recreation and

Cultural Resources Department. The Town is appreciative of the outstanding contributions of themany adults who serve as coaches, assistant coaches, leaders and instructors in these programs.

Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department has prepared this Handbook to assistour coaches and their assistants. The guidelines and rules set forth herein are intended toprovide a system of organization, methods of operation, and rules and regulations necessary for ayouth baseball program in the Town of Cary.


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GENERAL INFORMATION

PLAYER REGISTRATION & TEAM PLACEMENT:In all leagues participants must be properly registered during the registration period. Players thareturn to the same league return to the same team. New players in the Bronco, Pony and Coltbaseball leagues attend a team placement session prior to being drafted onto a team. In theinstructional leagues (T-Ball, Mite and Mustang baseball leagues) the new players are assigned to

teams based on geographic grouping by Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesDepartment. In all leagues youth on the waiting lists are placed onto teams when spaces becomeavailable, with residents receiving priority over non-residents.

LEAGUE GAMES:Schedules are prepared by the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources DepartmentAthletic Staff for each league. Standings are kept and post-season tournaments are played at theconclusion of the regular season in all leagues with participants 11 years old and olderInstructional leagues do not have a post-season tournament and regular season standings are notkept for these leagues.

SAFETY:

Always remember that the safety of the participants must be the primary concern of everyoneinvolved in the youth sports program. Coaches must assume responsibility for each player'ssafety by assuring that they are taught the safe and correct techniques of the sport and that allplayers wear the proper safety equipment for each particular sport during practice as well asgames.

I. Playing Fields

a. Inspect fields and remove glass, rocks, debris, etc.

b. Inspect fences for holes, sharp edges, unsafe metal, etc.

c. If practices or games have been cancelled (umpire, staff, athletic cancellation line, etc.due to wet field conditions or dangerous weather teams are prohibited from using thefields.

II. Equipment

a. Enforce the wearing of all properly fitted protective equipment during all practices andgames.

b. All players must wear athletic type shoes. All participants are encouraged to wearcleated shoes; however, no metal cleats are allowed.

c. All catchers must wear a face mask, chest protector, and helmet during games andpractices. Leg guards are required in Mustang, Bronco, Pony and Colt Basebal

Leagues. Leg guards are not required in Mite and T-Ball.d. Continually inspect and evaluate the condition of equipment during the season. Follow

up any complaints from players concerning equipment not working or not fitting properlyDamaged equipment should be returned to Cary Parks, Recreation and CulturaResources Department for replacement.


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UNIFORMS:

Each participant receives a numbered t-shirt and hat to be worn during games. These uniformsshould not be altered unless approved by the Athletic Staff. Players keep their t-shirt and hat athe end of the season. Participants are responsible for providing their own baseball pants andshoes.

PROTESTED GAME - BASEBALL:

The game must first be properly protested on the field at the time of the incident in question.Please refer to Rule 4:19 of the Official Baseball Rules. A written protest must be filed with CaryParks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. of the next business dayProtests are not allowed in instructional leagues.

Tournament Games: A Protest Committee will be present at all tournament games. Protest wilbe decided at the field. Once the committee has ruled on the protest the game will be continued.

TIES IN FINAL STANDINGS:

If two (2) or more teams have the same winning percentage in the final standings, the tie shall be

broken first by determining which team won over the other the most times in regular season playIf this results in a tie, a flip of a coin will determine tournament seedings. Standings are notmaintained in the T-Ball, Mite and Mustang leagues.

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS:

Sportsmanship awards will be presented in Bronco, Pony, and Colt Leagues. One player fromeach team wil receive a sportsmanship award.

TOURNAMENT TEAMS:

Tournament teams are selected each season from the Bronco National and Pony leagues. These

teams usually represent the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department in post-season play against traveling tournament teams from other parts of the state.

Participants on these teams must play in the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resourcesleagues. They are selected to the tournament teams after a series of tryouts that are conductedby the Athletic Staff and coaches. Traveling teams have practices that are in addition to thegames and practices held by league teams.

JULY 4thSpecial games are scheduled on July 4th in the Bronco and Pony leagues. More information will beavailable during the season.


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CARY PARKS, RECREATION& CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

2009 T-BALL AND MITE RULES

All rules apply to both leagues unless specifically stated otherwise.

A. League Administration

1. The Athletic Staff of the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Departmentwill administer the baseball program.

2. The Athletic Committee shall serve as an advisory board to the league administrators.

B. Player Eligibility

1. Legal age of players is defined as the participants age as of April 30 of the currentseason.

a. T-Ball League. Players must be 5 years old by April 30 of the current year.Players may not have turned 7 years old as of April 30 of the current year. Abirth certificate is required from all 5 year olds.

b. Mite League. Players must be 7 years old as of April 30 of the current year andmay not have turned 9 years old as of April 30 of the current year.

c. The Athletic staff and Athletic Committee handle all requests for participants toplay up in an older age league or down in a younger age league.

C. General Information

1. Playing Field

a. Distance between bases: 50 feet (Hash marks at mid-point between first andsecond base, second and third base, and third base and home plate.

b. Pitching distance: 38 feet (Distance from home plate to middle of pitcherscircle.)

c. Pitchers circle: 9 feet in diameter.

d. There will be a 6 foot arc in front of home plate between the first and third basefoul lines.

2. Equipment


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a. T-Ball league uses the TuffLite or equivalent safety ball provided by Cary Parks,Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. Mite league uses a reducedinjury factor safety ball provided by Cary Parks, Recreation and CulturalResources Department.

b. Steel cleats may not be worn. All players must wear athletic type shoes or shoes

with rubber cleats only.

c. The batter, players in the on-deck batting area, and baserunners are required towear batting helmets.

d. Catchers in both leagues are required to wear helmet with face mask. Miteleague catchers are also required to wear a chest protector.

e. Players are encouraged to wear conventional baseball pants.

f. Jewelry must be removed and may not be worn during the game Exception:

Medical ID. This includes but is not limited to earrings, bracelets (includingleather straps around wrists) and necklaces. Players who do not remove jewelryshall be removed from the game with no out charged in the batting order.

g. Players should be in matching uniform (hat and shirt) approved by Cary Parks,Recreation and Cultural Resources Athletic Staff.

3. T-Ball players will hit off a batting tee. Mite games will be played with a combination ofcoachs pitching and hitting off a tee.

4. All games will consist of six innings or one hour and fifteen minutes, whichever comesfirst. The full inning should be completed after the time limit has been reached.

5. One or two adult defensive coaches will serve as umpires. One defensivecoach/umpire should be positioned in the outfield area between right field and first andsecond base. If a second coach/umpire is used he/she should be positioned in theoutfield area between left field and second and third base.

6. Score will not be maintained in either league.

7. No forfeits are allowed. Teams may start and/or finish with less than nine players. Ifnecessary, teams may share players in order for the game to be completed.

8. Home team is listed first and will occupy 1st base dugout, provide bases, game ball,and tee.

9. The use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drugs in any form by players or adult leaders inthe dugout, on the benches, or on the playing field is not permitted.

D. Playing Rules


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1. Defensive team is limited to a maximum of six outfielders. Teams must play with aregulation infield. Teams may use more than six outfielders only if both headcoaches agree prior to the game.

2. Defensive Positioning

a. The catcher should stand to the side and back of home plate on the opposite side

of the batter.

b. The pitcher must stand within the pitchers circle until the ball is hit.

c. The outfielders must be in the outfield area when the ball is hit.

3. Positions

a. No player shall play in a position more than two innings per game and must playeach position at least two innings per season.

b. Defensive players must rotate defensive positions every two innings and cannotplay the same position twice in one game. Players must play at least one inningin the outfield per game.

4. The ball is dead once it is thrown to the base whether or not the throw is caught.

5. Catchers should be encouraged to throw to the adult pitcher rather than theplayer/pitcher to assist in speeding up the game. (Mite league).

6. The infield fly rule does not apply.

7. There will be no slinging the bat. The following penalties shall be enforced by thecoaches:

a. First time a player slings the bat he/she will be warned.

b. Second time the same player slings the bat he/she will be called out.

c. The third time the same player slings the bat he/she will be called out anddisqualified from the game.

8. All players present for the game will bat in a continuous batting order. Any playerarriving after the game has started must be placed at the end of the batting order.


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9. Batting

a. T-Ball

1. Offensive coach will place tee in front of the plate, adjust the tee, and set theball on the tee for each batter.

2. Players must be instructed to take a full swing and to aim for the ball, not thetee.

3. No bunting is allowed. If the ball does not go outside of the arc in front of thehome plate, it should be treated as a foul ball.

4. There are no strikeouts in T-Ball.

b. Mite

1. Offensive coach will pitch a maximum of five overhand pitches to the

batter. Coaches are encouraged to pitch with one knee on the ground.

2. If a fair ball is not hit in five pitches, a tee will be used. (Refer to T-Ball battingrules above in Rule D.9.a.)

10. Offensive portion of the inning shall consist of eight batters.

11. Runners may not leave the base until the ball has been hit.

12. Sliding is permitted.

13. Any baserunner who deliberately crashes into a defensive player in possession of theball will automatically be called out.

14. No protests are allowed.

E. Rainout procedure

In case of inclement weather a decision regarding games will be made by the AthleticStaff. A recording will be made on the Athletic Game Cancellation Line of 24-HourTown Hall. To access 24-hour Town Hall call 319-4500, then extension 505 for theGame Cancellation Line. A recording will be made by 3:00 p.m. each weekday, 7:00a.m. on Saturday, and 12 noon on Sunday. Information will also be available on the

Athletic Program Status page at http://209.211.253.100/index.htm.If a decision is needed after these times, teams should report to the field and a decision

will be made by an Athletic Staff representative or coaches. When possible duringinclement weather recordings will be updated throughout the day/evening.


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CARY PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT2009 MUSTANG LEAGUE RULES

A. LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION

1. The Athletic Staff of the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department wiladminister the baseball program.

2. The Athletic Committee shall serve as an advisory board to the League Administrator.

B. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

Legal age of players is defined as the participant's age as of April 30 of the current seasonPlayers must be 9 years old on or before April 30 of the current year and may not haveturned 11 years of age on or before April 30 of the current year. The Athletic Staff and theAthletic Committee handle all requests for participants to play up in an older league ordown in a younger league.

C. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Playing Field

a. Distance between bases: 60 feet (Hash marks at mid-point between first andsecond base, second and third base, and third base and home plate.)

b. Pitching distance: 44 feet (Distance from home plate to middle of pitcher's circle.)

2. Equipment

a. Regulation balls will be provided by Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesDepartment.

b. A pitching machine provided by Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesDepartment will be used.

c. Catchers are required to wear a cup-type athletic supporter (male only),helmet and mask with throat protector, chest protector, and leg guards.Catchers must use a catcher's mitt.

d. Steel cleats may not be worn.

3. If a game is not completed due to inclement weather, darkness, etc., it will not berescheduled if two or more complete innings have been played.

4. If the pitching machine cannot be used, the coach(es) will pitch to their own players(Exception: Umpires may pitch to both teams if possible).

5. An employee of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department wilumpire and operate the pitching machine.

6. Coaches will remain in the dugout throughout the game unless coaching in thecoaches boxes on offense.

7. The use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs in any form by players or adult leadersin the dugout, on the benches, or on the playing field is not permitted.


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8. Score is not kept and standings will not be maintained.

9. No protests are allowed.

10.The batters, baserunners, and players in the on-deck circle are required to wearbatting helmets.

11.No bat boys are allowed.

12.Jewelry which is judged by the umpire to be dangerous must be removed and maynot be worn during the game (Exception: Medical ID). This includes but is not limited toearrings, bracelets (including leather straps around wrists) and necklaces. Players whodo not remove jewelry shall be removed from the game with no out charged in thebatting order.

D. PLAYING RULES

1. Teams will use four outfielders and regulation infield (10 players on defense).

2. If 10 players are not present at game time teams should "share" players so that thegame will not be forfeited.

3. The defensive pitcher must be positioned in the pitchers area until the ball crosseshome plate.

4. Mandatory Playing Time:

a. All eligible players must play at least one inning in the field by the end of the secondinning; all eligible players must play at least two innings in the field by the end of thefourth inning; all eligible players must play at least three innings in the field by thesixth inning.

b. Late arrivals will be placed at the bottom of the batting order on offense.

c. Players arriving late (after the game begins) will be required to play defense asfollows:

Arrival Playing time1st inning 1 inning on defense by the end of the 4th inning

2 innings on defense by the end of the 6th inning

2nd inning 1 inning on defense by the end of the 4th inning2 innings on defense by the end of the 6th inning

3rd inning 1 inning on defense by the end of the 6th inning

4th inning 1 inning on defense by the end of the 6th inning5th-6th inning no minimum requirement

d. The mandatory playing time rule may only be waived for disciplinary reasons(including unexcused absence from practices) or injury. All disciplinary action mustbe reported to Athletic Staff prior to game in question.


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e. An inning played follows the standard baseball definition (to count as an inning, theplayer must play all three outs/eight batters in the inning) and an eligible player isany roster player that is not exempt from participation requirements (i.e., injurysickness, discipline, etc.).

5. The ball will be called dead by the umpire after the ball has been thrown to anappropriate base and the defensive team in control of the ball has asked for timeout

(Clarification: An appropriate base is any base that is in front of any baserunner orbatter-runner).

a. After a dead ball has been called, baserunners must return to the last base touchedif he/she has not reached the hash mark. The runner will advance to the next base ifhe/she has reached or passed the hash mark.

b. In cases of confusion, standoffs, and other dead ball situations, the umpire may caltime and direct runners to the appropriate base.

6. The infield fly rule is not in effect.

7. The umpire may not touch the ball at any time during play and must attempt to avoidany throw in his direction. When there is unintentional contact by the umpire, the ball isimmediately dead and all runners should be placed at the appropriate base.

8. When a batted ball contacts the protective screen or pitching machine animmediate dead ball will be called and the batter will be awarded first base(single). Base runners will advance one base only if forced. Any thrown ball thatcontacts the protective screen or pitching machine will result in an immediatedead ball with the runners placed at the appropriate base.

9. In all innings both teams will bat in their portion of the inning until three outs have beenmade or eight players have batted, whichever comes first. (Clarification: A game wilnever end in the middle of an inning; Both teams will always bat the same number oftimes).

10.All games will consist or six innings or one hour and fifteen minutes, whichever comesfirst. Once the time limit is reached the full inning will be completed and a new inningwill not be started.

11.All players present at the game will bat in a continuous batting order throughout thegame. Any player arriving after the game has started must be placed at the end of thebatting order.

12.The batter:

a. Each player will be allowed a maximum of five pitches to hit the ball. A player will bedeclared out if he has not hit the ball after five pitches.


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b. If the last pitch is fouled off by the batter and not caught for an out, the batter will beallowed one additional pitch. Any subsequent last pitch fouled off by the batter wilalso result in one additional pitch.

c. If the ball bounces before reaching the batter or if the pitch is unhittable in theopinion of the umpire, a "no pitch" will be called and the batter will receive an extrapitch.

13.Slinging the bat will not be allowed. The following penalties shall be enforced by theumpire.

a. The first time a player slings the bat he/she will be warned.

b. The second time the same player slings the bat he/she will be called out.

c. The third time the same player slings the bat he/she will be called out anddisqualified from the game.

14.The batters, players in the on deck batting area, baserunners and players coaching in

the coaching boxes are required to wear batting helmets. If a player intentionallyremoves his/her helmet while batting, coaching, running bases, or while on deck, he/shewill be warned by the umpire. If the same player removes his/her helmet again in thesame game, he/she will be called out.

15.No bunting is allowed. A player that intentionally bunts the ball will be called out.

16.No base stealing is allowed. A runner cannot leave the base until the ball crosses theplate. The first violation will result in a warning to the player and both teams. The nexplayer on either team to leave a base early will be called out.

17.A courtesy runner will be allowed for the catcher with two outs or when seven battershave batted. The player who made the last out will run for the catcher.

18.Any offensive player crashing into a defensive player with the ball will automatically becalled out. If deemed flagrant the player will be ejected.

19.Any comments or chanting by players should not be directed towards the opposingteam.


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E. Farm Team Procedure

In order to prevent forfeits, a farm team system is used for Mustang, Bronco, Pony and Colleagues. Each team will be assigned at least one younger league team by the AthleticStaff. If you do not have enough players to field a team, you may call the coach of yourfarm team for a list of players. Of course these players can only play with your team if they

do not have a game with their own team that same day or evening.

Farm team players may only be called up to ensure a eleven man roster. You cannot calup players for any other situation, i.e., position, twelve man or more roster. Farm team andregular members that are present at the start of the game must play defense for theminimum playing time. Farm team players cannot start over regular members. Farmteam players may not play more than regular members. Also, farm team players arenot allowed to pitch in the higher league. PENALTY: Forfeiture of game.

F. Rainout Procedure

In case of inclement weather a decision regarding games will be made by the AthleticStaff. A recording will be made on the Athletic Game Cancellation Line of 24-HourTown Hall. To access 24-hour Town Hall call 319-4500, then extension 505 for theGame Cancellation Line. A recording will be made by 3:00 p.m. each weekday, 7:00a.m. on Saturday, and 12 noon on Sunday. Information will also be available on theAthletic Program Status page at http://209.211.253.100/index.htm.If a decision is needed after these times, teams should report to the field and a decision

will be made by an Athletic Staff representative or coaches. When possible duringinclement weather recordings will be updated throughout the day/evening.


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CARY PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT2009 BRONCO-AMERICAN LEAGUE RULES


1. The Athletic Staff of the Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department wiladminister the Baseball program.



A player must be 11 or 12 years of age on April 30 of the current year unless a specialrequest has been approved by the Athletic Program Manager.

C. Safety

The safety of the participants is the primary concern of the Parks, Recreation and CulturaResources Department. All individuals must abide by all safety rules.

1. All players must wear athletic type shoes or shoes with rubber cleats.

2. Metal cleats are not allowed. If a player is caught using metal cleats during a game, hewill be asked to change shoes. If he is not able to change shoes or refuses to changeshoes, he shall be removed from the game with an out charged for his spot in thebatting order.

3. Catchers are required to wear a cup-type athletic supporter (males only), mask withthroat protector, chest protector, leg guards and full catcher's helmet. Any playeserving as a catcher to warm up a pitcher shall wear a mask, whether the pitcher iswarming up from the mound or elsewhere.

4. It is recommended that managers make every effort to encourage the wearing of athleticsupporters by all players.

5. The batters, players in the on-deck batting area, base runners and players coaching inthe coaching boxes are required to wear batting helmets. If a player intentionallyremoves his/her helmet while batting, coaching, running bases, or while on deck,he/she will be warned by the umpire. If the same player removes his/her helmetagain in the same game, he/she will be called out.

6. All players and spectators are prohibited from sitting on the fence.

7. Bat boys are not allowed.8. Jewelry which is judged by the umpire to be dangerous must be removed and may no

be worn during the game Exception: Medical ID. This includes but is not limited towatches, earrings, bracelets (including leather straps around wrists) and necklacesPlayers who do not remove jewelry shall be removed from the game with no oucharged in the batting order.

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9. Collision Rule: A base runner must attempt to avoid a collision if the defensive playerhas possession of the ball. If the base runner does not attempt to avoid a collision and


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makes aggressive contact with the defensive player, he is automatically called out andwill be ejected from the game if deemed flagrant. (This is not a must slide rule).

10.Fake Tag: When a runner is obstructed while advancing or returning to a base by afielder who neither has the ball nor is attempting to field a ball, or a fielder without theball fakes a tag, the umpire shall award the obstructed runner and every other runneraffected, the bases they would have reached in his/her judgment had there been no

obstruction.

11.Conventional baseball pants must be used by all players. This rule prohibits thewearing of shorts or full length slacks by the players.

D. Playing Fields

1. Distance between bases: 70 feet

2. Pitching distance: 48 feet

E. Equipment

1. The team's equipment should be continually checked by coaches to make certain that itis in good condition. Any equipment in poor repair should be replaced immediately.

2. Wooden, metal, or graphite bats which are round and not more than two andthree-fourths inches (2-3/4") in diameter at the thickest part, nor more than 42 inches inlength, are acceptable.

3. Players should be in matching uniforms (hat and shirt) provided by Cary ParksRecreation and Cultural Resources Athletic staff. Uniforms cannot be altered withouapproval of the Athletic Staff. Farm team players and coaches are not required to be inmatching uniforms. (Exception: Player names may be put on the shirts without approva

from the staff).

F. Playing Rules

1. The official playing rules, with the exceptions and variations contained in the local rulesshall be "Official Baseball Rules", completely revised, as released through the office ofthe Commissioner of Baseball, "The Sporting News" edition.

2. No more than three players shall "huddle" on the playing field at any time during thegame. Umpires should discourage such gatherings when they tend to delay the game.

3. Batting Rules. The batting lineup will consist of all players at the game. Effect -continuous batting order. (For suspended games see rule H-10) Late arrivals shouldbe added to the bottom of the batting order.

4. If a player begins a game but does not complete the game due to injury, illness, ejectionor any other reason his/her positions in the batting order will be skipped and an out willnot be charged, except as described under rule C.2.


a. All eligible players must play at least one inning in the field by the end of the secondinning; all eligible players must play at least two innings in the field by the end of the


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fourth inning; all eligible players must play at least three innings in the field by thesixth inning.

Late arrivals will be placed at the bottom of the batting order on offense.

Players arriving late (after the game begins) will be required to play defense asfollows:Arrival Playing Time1st inning 1 inning on defense by end of the 4th inning

2 innings on defense by end of the 6th inning

2nd inning 1 inning on defense by end of the 4th inning2 inning on defense by end of the 6th inning

3rd inning 1 inning on defense by end of the 6th inning

4th inning 1 inning on defense by end of the 6th inning

5th - 6th inning no minimum requirement

The Mandatory Playing Time rule may only be waived for disciplinary reasons(including unexcused absence from practices) or injury. All disciplinary action mustbe reported to the Athletic Staff prior to the game in question. (Exceptions: use ofprofanity, etc., during game.)

An inning played follows the standard baseball definition (to count as an inning, theplayer must play all three outs in the inning) and an eligible player is any rosterplayer that is not exempt from participation requirements (i.e., injury, sicknessdiscipline, etc.) as reported to the official scorer.

b. All substitutions must be reported to the scorekeeper.

6. Optional courtesy runner for the catcher or pitcher with two outs. The player who madethe last out will run for the catcher or pitcher. A courtesy runner may also be used forthe pitcher or catcher in the first four innings when the offensive team has scored fourruns.

7. Free substitution for all defensive positions, including the pitcher. Once removed fromthe lineup a pitcher may return to the lineup as a pitcher.

8. There is a maximum of five runs scored per inning for the first four innings only.

9. Base runners will be allowed to steal but they cannot leave the base until the pitchedball crosses the plate. Leading off is not allowed. The first violation will result in awarning to the player and his/her team. All other players from that team to leave thebase early will be called out. All violations will result in an immediate dead ball.

10.On the third strike the batter will be called out whether the ball is caught or dropped bythe catcher.

11.Balks will not be called unless a pitcher begins his delivery towards the plate and doesnot pitch the ball in the same motion.


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12.Slinging the bat will not be allowed. The following penalties shall be enforced by theumpires. First time a player slings the bat - player will be warned. Second time thesame player slings the bat - player will be called out. Third time the same player slingsthe bat - player will be called out and ejected from the game.

13.A player will be ejected for intentionally or flagrantly slinging or throwing a bat. This is ajudgement decision by the umpires (see Athletic Program Discipline Policy).

14.Umpires shall not permit more than one offensive time out in each inning to allow amanager or coach to talk with a batter.

15.Only four adults are allowed in the dugouts. This includes three coaches and ascorekeeper. Also, bat boys, bat girls and other non-team individuals are not allowed inthe dugout.

16.The use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs in any form by players or adult leaders inthe dugout, on the benches, or on the playing field is not permitted.

17.Cell phones, pagers or any other type of communication devices cannot be used on thefield of play.

G. Pitching Rules (Regular Season & Tournament)

1. Any team member may pitch, subject to the restrictions of the pitching rules.

2. Pitchers may not pitch in more than seven innings on the same calendar day. Whenpitching in more than one game on the same calendar day, pitchers may pitch anycombination of innings in those games provided they do not exceed the abovemaximum number of innings in a calendar day.

3. Pitchers shall be allowed to pitch in no more than ten innings in any one calendar week.a. A calendar week is from 12:01 AM Monday to 12 midnight the following Sunday.

b. This includes regularly scheduled games and any rescheduled games within thecalendar week.

4. Pitchers shall have at least 40 hours rest after pitching on the same calendar day in fouror more innings.

5. The 40 hours rest rule is computed from the scheduled starting time of the game inwhich the pitching occurred or in games which begin more than two hours after thescheduled starting time, the actual starting time of the game shall be used to interpret

this rule.

6. After throwing one pitch to a batter, the pitcher shall be considered as having pitched inone inning.

7. If a manager or coach enters the playing field to talk to any player or players more thanonce in a half inning, while the same player is pitching, a pitching change must bemade.


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6. If a preceding game ends early, the next scheduled game can only begin ahead of thescheduled start time if both team managers and umpires are in agreement. If mutuaagreement has not been reached, game time will revert to the originally scheduledgame time.

7. Complete Game: If a game is called for any reason, it shall be a complete game if fiveinnings have been completed, or if the home team has scored more runs in four innings

or four and a fraction innings, than the visiting team has scored in five completedinnings.

8. If a game is called for any reason before it is a complete game, as described in Rule H.7it shall be considered a suspended game and shall be resumed from the point ofcurtailment at a later date, if possible. Exception: Games forfeited by the umpire(s).

9. If a game is called for any reason in an uncompleted inning, after having reachedcomplete-game length as described in Rule H.7, and the visiting team ties the score ortakes the lead in the uncompleted inning, and the home team does not tie the score orretake the lead in its portion of the uncompleted inning, the game shall be considered asuspended game and shall be continued from the point of curtailment at the time

scheduled by league officials.

10.When the game is resumed, teams will use the same batting order that was being usedwhen the game was originally started. An out will not be charged for the battingpositions for players not present when the game is resumed. Players present when thegame is resumed that were not originally present will 1.) bat in positions occupied byplayers not present when game is resumed, and 2.) be added to the bottom of thebatting order.

11.10 - Run Rule : If a team is leading an opponent by at least ten runs after five or morecomplete innings have been played or after four and one half innings if the home teamshall have a ten run lead at the end of its fourth inning, or before the completion of its

fifth inning, the game shall be terminated and the team in the lead shall be declared thewinner.

12.Tournament:

a. Time limits remain in effect in tournament games with the exception of thechampionship game. Exception: In tournament games, the fifteen minute time limitfor tie games is not in effect. The game will be continued inning by inning until awinner is determined.

b. Championship games must be played until completion unless the game is called dueto the 10 run rule or forfeited by the umpire.

I. Rain-out Procedure

In case of inclement weather a decision regarding games will be made by the AthleticStaff. A recording will be made on the Athletic Game Cancellation Line of 24-HourTown Hall. To access 24-hour Town Hall call 319-4500, then extension 505 for theGame Cancellation Line. A recording will be made by 3:00 p.m. each weekday, 7:00a.m. on Saturday, and 12 noon on Sunday. Information will also be available on theAthletic Program Status page at http://209.211.253.100/index.htm.


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If a decision is needed after these times, teams should report to the field and a decisionwill be made by an Athletic Staff representative or coaches. When possible duringinclement weather recordings will be updated throughout the day/evening.

J. Protests

1. The only legal protest is one which involves a violation of playing rules or the use of anineligible player. A protest based on a play which involves an umpire's judgment is notpermitted.

2. When protests are based on an interpretation of a rule, the objecting manager shall, atthe time the play occurs, notify the head umpire. The umpire should announce that thegame is being played under protest and notify the opposing manager and official scorerthat the game is being played under protest. The protesting coach must submit theprotest in writing to the Athletic Staff by 5:00 pm of the next business day after thecompletion of the game.

3. Tournament Play: If necessary, and if possible, during tournament play protests will behandled by the athletic staff and/or league officials or commissioners before play isresumed at the point of the protest. All protest decisions are final.

K. Farm Team Procedure

In order to prevent forfeits, a farm team system is used for Bronco, Pony and Colt leagues.Each team will be assigned at least one younger league team by the Athletic Staff. If ateam does not have enough players to field a team, the coach may call the coach of his/herassigned farm team for a list of players. These players can only play up if they do nohave a game with their own team that same day or evening.

Farm team players may only be called up to ensure an eleven man roster. Coaches cannocall up players for any other situation, i.e., position, twelve man or more roster. Farm teamand regular members that are present at the start of the game must play defense for the

minimum playing time. Farm team players cannot start over regular members. Farmteam players may not play more than regular members. Also, farm team players arenot allowed to pitch in the higher league. PENALTY: Forfeiture of game.

CARY PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT2009 Bronco-National, Pony and Colt League Rules


1. The Athletic Staff of the Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department wiladminister the Baseball program.




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1. Legal age of players in the current season will be:

a. Bronco National League: A player must be 11 or 12 years of age on April 30 of thecurrent year.

b. Pony League: A player must be 13 or 14 years of age on April 30 of the currentyear.

c. Colt League: A player must be 15 or 16 years of age on April 30 of the currentyear.

d. The Athletic Committee and Athletic Program Manager will handle all speciarequests for participants to play up or down in a younger or older league.

2. A school athlete is eligible to participate without any restrictions.

C. Safety

The safety of the participants is the primary concern of the Parks, Recreation and CulturaResources Department. All individuals must abide by all safety rules.

1. All players must wear athletic type shoes or shoes with rubber cleats.

2. Metal cleats are not allowed. If a player is caught using metal cleats during a game, hewill be asked to change shoes. If he is not able to change shoes or refuses to changeshoes, he shall be removed from the game with an out charged for his spot in thebatting order.

3. Catchers are required to wear a cup-type athletic supporter (males only), mask withthroat protector, chest protector, leg guards and catcher's helmet or catcher's skull. Anyplayer serving as a catcher to warm up a pitcher shall wear a mask, whether the pitcheris warming up from the mound or elsewhere. (Catchers in the Bronco-National league

are required to wear a full catchers helmet.)4. It is recommended that managers make every effort to encourage the wearing of athletic

supporters by all players.

5. The batters, players in the on-deck batting area, baserunners and players coaching inthe coaching boxes are required to wear batting helmets. If a player intentionallyremoves his/her helmet while batting, coaching, running bases, or while on deck,he/she will be warned by the umpire. If the same player removes his/her helmetagain in the same game, he/she will be called out.

6. All players and spectators are prohibited from sitting on the fence.

7. Bat boys are not allowed.

8. Jewelry which is judged by the umpire to be dangerous must be removed and may nobe worn during the game Exception: Medical ID. This includes but is not limited towatches, earrings, bracelets (including leather straps around wrists) and necklacesPlayers who do not remove jewelry shall be removed from the game with no oucharged in the batting order.

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9. Collision Rule: A baserunner must attempt to avoid a collision if the defensive playerhas possession of the ball. If the baserunner does not attempt to avoid a collision and


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makes aggressive contact with the defensive player, he is automatically called out andwill be ejected from the game if deemed flagrant. (This is not a must slide rule).

10.Fake Tag: When a runner is obstructed while advancing or returning to a base by afielder who neither has the ball nor is attempting to field a ball, or a fielder without theball fakes a tag, the umpire shall award the obstructed runner and every other runneraffected, the bases they would have reached in his/her judgment had there been no

obstruction.

11.Conventional baseball pants must be used by all players. This rule prohibits thewearing of shorts or full length slacks by the players.

D. Playing Fields

1. Distance between bases:Bronco - 70 feetPony - 80 feetColt - 90 feet

2. Pitching distance:Bronco - 48 feetPony - 54 feetColt - 60 feet, 6 inches

E. Equipment

1. The team's equipment should be continually checked by coaches to make certain that itis in good condition. Any equipment in poor repair should be replaced immediately.

2. Wooden, metal, or graphite bats which are round and not more than two andthree-fourths inches (2-3/4") in diameter at the thickest part, nor more than 42 inches in

length, are acceptable.

3. Players should be in matching uniforms (hat and shirt) provided by Cary ParksRecreation and Cultural Resources Athletic staff. Uniforms cannot be altered withouapproval of the Athletic Staff. Farm team players and coaches are not required to be inmatching uniforms. (Exception: Player names may be put on the shirts without approvafrom staff).

F. Playing Rules

1. The official playing rules, with the exceptions and variations contained in the local rulesshall be "Official Baseball Rules", completely revised, as released through the office ofthe Commissioner of Baseball, "The Sporting News" edition.

2. No more than three players shall "huddle" on the playing field at any time during thegame. Umpires should discourage such gatherings when they tend to delay the game.

3. Batting Rules. The batting lineup will consist of all players at the game. Effect -continuous batting order. (For suspended games see rule H.10) Late arrivals should beadded to the bottom of the batting order.


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4. If a player begins a game but does not complete the game due to injury, illness, ejectionor any other reason his/her positions in the batting order will be skipped and an out willnot be charged, except as described under rule C.2.


b. All eligible players must play at least one inning in the field by the end of the secondinning; all eligible players must play at least two innings in the field by the end of thefourth inning; all eligible players must play at least three innings in the field by thesixth inning.

Late arrivals will be placed at the bottom of the batting order on offense.

Players arriving late (after the game begins) will be required to play defense asfollows:Arrival Playing Time1st inning 1 inning on defense by end of the 4th inning

2 innings on defense by end of the 6th inning

2nd inning 1 inning on defense by end of the 4th inning2 inning on defense by end of the 6th inning

3rd inning 1 inning on defense by end of the 6th inning

4th inning 1 inning on defense by end of the 6th inning

5th - 6th inning no minimum requirement

The Mandatory Playing Time rule may only be waived for disciplinary reasons(including unexcused absence from practices) or injury. All disciplinary action mustbe reported to the Athletic Staff prior to the game in question. (Exceptions: use ofprofanity, etc., during game.)

An inning played follows the standard baseball definition (to count as an inning, theplayer must play all three outs in the inning) and an eligible player is any rosterplayer that is not exempt from participation requirements (i.e., injury, sicknessdiscipline, etc.) as reported to the official scorer.

b. All substitutions must be reported to the scorekeeper.

6. Optional courtesy runner for the catcher or pitcher with two outs. The player who madethe last out will run for the catcher or pitcher.

7. Free substitution for all defensive positions, except the pitcher.

8. Slinging the bat will not be allowed. The following penalties shall be enforced by theumpires. First time a player slings the bat - player will be warned. Second time thesame player slings the bat - player will be called out. Third time the same player slingsthe bat - player will be called out and ejected from the game.

9. A player will be ejected for intentionally or flagrantly slinging or throwing a bat. This is ajudgement decision by the umpires (see Athletic Program Discipline Policy).


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10.Umpires shall not permit more than one offensive time out in each inning to allow amanager or coach to talk with a batter.

11.Only four adults are allowed in the dugouts. This includes three coaches and ascorekeeper. Also, bat boys, bat girls and other non-team individuals are not allowed inthe dugout.

12.The use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal drugs in any form by players or adult leaders inthe dugout, on the benches, or on the playing field is not permitted.

13.Cell phones, pagers or any other type of communication devices cannot be used on thefield of play.

G. Pitching Rules (Regular Season & Tournament)

1. Any team member may pitch, subject to the restrictions of the pitching rules.

2. Pitchers may not pitch in more than seven innings on the same calendar day. When

pitching in more than one game on the same calendar day, pitchers may pitch anycombination of innings in those games provided they do not exceed the abovemaximum number of innings in a calendar day.

3. Neither a starting pitcher who is withdrawn from the lineup, nor a pitcher who iswithdrawn from the mound, but stays in the game at another position, shall be permittedto pitch again in the same game.

4. Pitchers shall be allowed to pitch in no more than ten innings in any one calendar week.

a. A calendar week is from 12:01 AM Monday to 12 midnight the following Sunday.

b. This includes regularly scheduled games and any rescheduled games within thecalendar week.

5. Pitchers shall have at least 40 hours rest after pitching on the same calendar day infouror more innings.

6. The 40 hours rest rule is computed from the scheduled starting time of the game inwhich the pitching occurred or in games which begin more than two hours after thescheduled starting time, the actual starting time of the game shall be used to interpretthis rule.

7. After throwing one pitch to a batter, the pitcher shall be considered as having pitched inone inning.

8. If a manager or coach enters the playing field to talk to any player or players more thanonce in a half inning, while the same player is pitching, a pitching change must bemade. (The only exceptions to this rule are in cases of injury, or if time has been calledby the opposing team or by the umpire).

9. If a relief pitcher comes in cold the umpire shall allow the pitcher to warm up properlywith at least ten full warm-up pitches.


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10.Pitchers in violation of any of the pitching rules shall be considered ineligible players.

a. Penalty for use of ineligible players shall be forfeiture of games in which the ineligibleplayers participated, provided such games are properly protested (See Rule J -below.)

b. The coach will also be suspended from the next scheduled game to be played by theteam.

c. For purposes of interpreting this rule, a player shall not be considered in violation ofthe rules until at least one pitch has been thrown to the batter after the point ofviolation.

H. Length of Games

1. A regulation game shall consist of seven innings or one hour and fifty five minutes ofplay, whichever comes first. If an inning has started and the home team is behind, theinning must be completed before the game is called due to the time limit . (In BroncoNational the time limit will be one hour and forty-five minutes).

2. The scorekeeper will keep the official time. Where possible, time will be displayed on thescoreboard.

3. In case of a tie, an additional fifteen minutes of playing time will be added onto the endof regulation. A tie game shall be continued until a winner is determined (both teamsmust have batted an equal number of innings) or a maximum of fifteen additionalminutes have been played, whichever comes first. If the tie has not been broken whenthe fifteen minutes expires and both teams have batted an equal number of innings, thegame will be declared a tie.

4. Forfeits: A ten (10) minute grace period will be allowed for the first scheduled game othe day only. A team failing to field at least eight (8) uniformed players at game time (or

after the ten minute grace period in first game only), or at any time during the game,shall forfeit the game. In the case of a team playing with eight, the ninth spot in the orderwill be skipped without penalty.

NOTE: Any time used during the grace period will count towards the game time.

5. Warm-up on the field is allowed prior to each game. The visiting team will start warm-upten minutes prior to game time for five minutes. The home team will warm up during thesecond five minutes and will remain on the field. Scorekeepers should monitor/enforcethe time used by each team. (The teams lose their warm up opportunity if they do notake the field immediately when the field becomes available).

6. If a preceding game ends early, the next scheduled game can only begin ahead of thescheduled start time if both team managers and umpires are in agreement. If mutuaagreement has not been reached, game time will revert to the originally scheduledgame time.

7. Complete Game: If a game is called for any reason, it shall be a complete game if fiveinnings have been completed, or if the home team has scored more runs in four inningsor four and a fraction innings, than the visiting team has scored in five completedinnings.


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8. If a game is called for any reason before it is a complete game, as described in RuleH.7, it shall be considered a suspended game and shall be resumed from the point ofcurtailment at a later date, if possible. Exception: Games forfeited by the umpire(s).

9. If a game is called for any reason in an uncompleted inning, after having reachedcomplete-game length as described in Rule H.7, and the visiting team ties the score ortakes the lead in the uncompleted inning, and the home team does not tie the score or

retake the lead in its portion of the uncompleted inning, the game shall be considered asuspended game and shall be continued from the point of curtailment at the timescheduled by league officials.

10.When the game is resumed, teams will use the same batting order that was being usedwhen the game was originally started. An out will not be charged for the battingpositions for players not present when the game is resumed. Players present when thegame is resumed that were not originally present will 1.) bat in positions occupied byplayers not present when game is resumed, and 2.) be added to the bottom of thebatting order.

11.10 - Run Rule : If a team is leading an opponent by at least ten runs after five or more

complete innings have been played or after four and one half innings if the visiting teamtrails by ten runs at the end of its fifth inning, or if the home team leads by ten beforethe completion of its fifth inning, the game shall be terminated and the team in the leadshall be declared the winner.

12.Tournament:

a. Time limits remain in effect in tournament games with the exception of thechampionship game. Exception: In tournament games, the fifteen minute time limitfor tie games is not in effect. The game will be continued inning by inning until awinner is determined.

b. Championship games must be played until completion unless the game is called dueto the 10 run rule or forfeited by the umpire.

I. Rain-out Procedure

In case of inclement weather a decision regarding games will be made by the AthleticStaff. A recording will be made on the Athletic Game Cancellation Line of 24-HourTown Hall. To access 24-hour Town Hall call 319-4500, then extension 505 for theGame Cancellation Line. A recording will be made by 3:00 p.m. each weekday, 7:00a.m. on Saturday, and 12 noon on Sunday. Information will also be available on theAthletic Program Status page at http://209.211.253.100/index.htm.If a decision is needed after these times, teams should report to the field and a decisionwill be made by an Athletic Staff representative or coaches. When possible duringinclement weather recordings will be updated throughout the day/evening.

J. Protests

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2. When protests are based on an interpretation of a rule, the objecting manager shall, atthe time the play occurs, notify the head umpire. The umpire should announce that thegame is being played under protest and notify the opposing manager and official scorerthat the game is being played under protest. The protesting coach must submit theprotest in writing to the Athletic Staff by 5:00 pm of the next business day after thecompletion of the game.

3. Tournament Play: If necessary, and if possible, during tournament play protests will behandled by the athletic staff and/or league officials or commissioners before play isresumed at the point of the protest. All protest decisions are final.

K. Farm Team Procedure

In order to prevent forfeits, a farm team system is used for Bronco, Pony and Colt leagues.Each team will be assigned at least one younger league team by the Athletic Staff. If ateam does not have enough players to field a team, the coach may call the coach of his/herassigned farm team for a list of players. These players can only play up if they do nohave a game with their own team that same day or evening.

Farm team players may only be called up to ensure an eleven man roster. Coaches cannocall up players for any other situation, i.e., position, twelve man or more roster. Farm teamand regular members that are present at the start of the game must play defense for theminimum playing time. Farm team players cannot start over regular members. Farmteam players may not play more than regular members. Also, farm team players arenot allowed to pitch in the higher league. PENALTY: Forfeiture of game.

Discipline Guidelines for CoachesMandatory Playing Time Violation

Baseball/Softball

First Violation: The player(s) in question that did not meet the minimum playing timerequirement must play 5 innings on defense in the next scheduled game (and/or forfeiture ofviolated game).

Second Violation: The player(s) in question that did not meet the minimum playing timerequirement must play 5 innings on defense in the next scheduled game. Violated game will bedeclared a forfeit (and/or one game suspension for the head coach).

Third Violation: The player(s) in question that did not meet the minimum playing timerequirement must play 5 innings on defense in the next scheduled game. Violated game will bedeclared a forfeit. A one game suspension will be given to the head coach (and/or removal ofcoach from the program).


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TEAM ASSIGNMENTS

I. Leagues for Youth Ages 5-10:

A. Teams will be comprised of all players registered for the program.

B. Players will be assigned by the Athletic Staff.

1. Returning players will go back to last year's team.2. Players will be assigned as needed to complete rosters.

C. Expansion teams will be formed depending on available facilities to accept all playerswanting to play.

D. Brothers and/or sisters automatically go to the same team unless prior requests arepresented to the athletic office.

E. Head coach's children are assigned automatically to that team unless a written requestis presented to the Athletic office.

F. Participants that withdraw from a team for verified medical reasons will return to the

same team the following season provided they meet league age requirements.

II. Leagues for Youth Ages 11 and Up:

A. Children (brothers and/or sisters) of head coaches automatically go to that team. Thiswill not cost a draft pick as long as that team has space for drafting.

B. If a new player enters a league with a brother or sister returning to that league, the newplayer will automatically go to the team with the brother or sister, unless otherwiserequested in writing by the parent. The new player will be treated as a returning player.

C. Children (brothers and/or sisters) of one assistant coach (one assistant coach per team)will be protected in the draft only if that coach has assisted the same head coach for the

last two seasons of the same sport. The child must be declared as protected prior tothe draft and will be placed as that team's second selection. For expansion teams, thisselection is bottom of round 1. If not declared, then he/she is eligible to be drafted. Allhead coaches who have players protected by this rule must notify the athletic staff priorto draft and the assistant's child does not attend team placements. (Exception: Broncoleague.) This rule also applies if the head coach becomes the assistant coach and theassistant coach becomes the head coach. However, all other coaching requirementsmust be met, (i.e. NYSCA certification, coaches application, etc.).

D. If a head coach does not have a child in the league in which he/she is coaching, but hisassistant coach has a child in that league, the assistant coaches child will automaticallybe placed as a returning player on that team. All other assistant coaching requirementsmust be met in accordance with II.C above.

E. Once a player is protected under Rule II.C, a team cannot claim another player underthis rule until the original player no longer participates in that league.

F. When brothers or sisters are selected in the draft they will be placed as consecutiveselections on the draft grid. For example, if a player is taken as the first pick, thebrother will go in the grid as the second selection.


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G. When brothers/sisters are selected in the last round of the draft, the team drafting willgive up their previous draft selection.

H. Basketball/Baseball/Softball: Each team will have a maximum number of participants ineach age group. The maximum number will be established prior to the draft based uponthe total number of participants registered at each age within that league.

I. Participants that withdraw from a team for verified medical reasons will return to thesame team the following season provided they meet league age requirements.

III Method of Selecting Players

A. The Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department's Athletic Supervisorshall determine the total number of players per team. In the case that there cannot bethe same number of players per team, the coaches will draw at random before anyselections are made to determine the total number of players to be on each team.

Note: If, at the conclusion of the draft, all teams do not have a complete roster, newlyregistered players will be assigned to the team(s) with the fewest players. If two or

more teams have the same need for players, newly registered players will be assignedaccording to the draft order.

B. Draft order will be determined based on each teams number of returning players. Theorder is as follows:

1. Expansion 12. Expansion 23. Least number of returning players4. Next to least number of returning players; etc. In the case that two or moreteams have the same number of returning players teams will be placed in the draftorder based on the previous season's record with the team with the lowest recordbeing placed first.

C. The first round will be selected top to bottom order and the second round will be bottomto top. Beginning with the third round, the draft order will follow top to bottom. Duringthe first round, the expansion team(s) will receive first and last pick.

The last picks in the first round will count as the expansion teams' third round pick.(Exception: if an expansion team coach has a son/daughter the selections will beplaced in the 4th round.) If there is more than one expansion team, the last picks inround one will be in reverse order for the expansion teams.

D. Teams with zero (0) or one (1) returning player, including the coach's child, shall beconsidered expansion teams for draft purposes. However, this existing team(s) shall be

placed after any true expansion teams in the draft order. (Exception: If a trueexpansion team has more players considered returning players than an existing teamwith zero or one returning player(s), then the existing team would be placed ahead ofthe expansion team in the draft order.)

E. If a new league is formed, then the coaches will draw for draft order. The only returningplayers will be the coach's son(s)/daughter(s). The odd number rounds will be top tobottom and the even rounds will be bottom to top.

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A. Only players who registered and participate in a tryout will be drafted onto teams.

B. Players not participating in a tryout will be placed on teams (at the end of the draft) bydrawing from the "hat" according to draft order.

C. All players to be drafted in the last incomplete round will be placed as part of the hatselections.

D. If teams are disbanded in a league because of lack of players or coaches, returningplayers will be required to attend tryouts and will be drafted onto teams. Players notattending tryouts will be placed onto teams by drawing from the "hat".

E. Waiting List: Extra players will be assigned to teams with the least amount of players. Inthe event of two teams having the same need for players, players will be assignedaccording to the draft order.


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SELECTION OF COACHES

1. Any person wishing to coach in the youth baseball program for the first time shouldcomplete a Coach's Application prior to the start of the season. Returning coaches wilbe given first opportunity to continue coaching by completing a returning coachescard.

2. All applications for head coach will be reviewed by the athletic staff. After review, acoach's interview will be scheduled. Selected applicants will be recommended to theDirector of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department and the appropriateAthletic Committee for approval.

3. All head coaches must be certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches AssociationClinics are offered by Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources DepartmentUpon certification by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association and approval of

the Department Director and Athletic Committee, coaches are assigned to teamsBackground checks are conducted on each head coach in order to promote the healthand safety of our participants. The information that my be collected as part of thebackground check includes criminal conviction record checks, sex offender registrychecks and social security verification. Please be aware that any volunteer whorefuses to consent to a background check will not be considered as a head coach.

4. Bronco Coaches Selection: Coaches will be placed into either the Bronco-American orBronco National leagues by the Athletic Staff and the Bronco Committee. Inecessary, coaches may be required to attend an additional interview session before

being placed in the Bronco-National or Bronco-American leagues.

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

The Cary Athletic Committee recognizes the important contribution of the coaches at each level ofthe Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department's Baseball program. Theinfluence of the coaches during the formative years of hundreds of youths involved in this programis immeasurable and is reflective in later years, not only in athletic abilities that are developed, butalso in the more important traits of character that will be a part of each individual for life.

Coaches have a responsibility to teach the basics of baseball and to provide an organized andcontrolled team approach to a recreational program, as well as the responsibility to teach thestrategy of the game. They also have a more important responsibility to provide leadership for thedevelopment of sportsmanship, self-confidence, competitiveness with a sense of fair playteamwork, humbleness in victory and a stout heart in defeat.

Coaching is a privilege and coaches must be expected to assume all of the responsibilitiesassociated with working with these young people for their total development. Winning the gameis secondary to the other aspects of theprogram. Any conduct by coaches that is detrimenta


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to the overall development of the young people will not be permitted and any action by any coachthat is deemed to be improper will be dealt with as set forth hereunder.

Any of the following actions by baseball coaches while coaching in the Cary Parks, Recreation andCultural Resources Department program shall be considered improper and could be grounds forcensor, reprimand, suspension or dismissal at the discretion of the Athletic Program Supervisor.Please refer to the Athletic Discipline Policy on Page 19 of this manual.

1. Use of obscene or profane language on the field or in the presence of the players;

2. Use or display of alcoholic beverages on the field or in the presence of the players;

3. Participation by the coach while under the influence of alcohol;

4. Teaching and condoning unsportsmanlike conduct;

5. Inciting by word or sign any demonstration by parents or spectators;

6. Using language that will in any manner refer to or reflect upon the opposing players, anofficial, staff member or a spectator;

7. Make intentional contact with any official or staff member in any manner;

8. Harassment of players, officials, scorekeepers, staff or anyone connected with the program

9. Smoking on the field.

Any complaint received by Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department relating tothe conduct of any coach will be discussed with the coach involved and a written report of thecomplaint and action taken may be made in the permanent record of that coach in the files of theCary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. A copy of any such report will betransmitted to the coach involved. A coach may request a hearing before the Athletic Committeeon any complaint filed or any action taken by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

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COACHES CODE OF ETHICS PLEDGE

I hereby pledge to live up to my certification as a NYSCA coach by following the NYSCA Code ofEthics.

I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of any personal desire to

win.

I will remember to treat each player as an individual, remembering the large spread oemotional and physical development for the same age group.

I will do my very best to provide a safe play situation for my players.

I promise to review and practice the necessary first aid principles needed to treat injuries of myplayers.

I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.

I will lead, by example, in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.

I will ensure that I am knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach and that I will teachthese rules to my players.

I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach.

I will remember that I am a youth coach and that the game is for children and not adults.


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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COACHES

The Cary Athletic Committee appreciates the assistance and importance of coaches to thebaseball program of the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. Thebaseball program offered for the youth of Cary is one of the best and most complete programs inthe area and a large part of its success can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of thosewho have served as coaches. In order to help coaches better understand their role and to

maintain the high standards afforded in our programs, the following duties and responsibilities forcoaches have been established for coaches by the Athletic Committee.

1. Each team may have a maximum of three coaches and one scorekeeper. If a coach isabsent, a substitute coach is allowed; however, under no circumstances will more thanfour adults be allowed in the dugout at one time.

2. Each coach must keep his/her team roster up to date at all times and must notify CaryParks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department of the loss of any player fromhis/her team roster. Violation of this rule may result in forfeiture of games in questionand/or suspensions or removal of the head coach.

3. Each head coach is responsible for the uniforms issued to him/her for his/her team

Coaches must contact staff for approval of any alterations to the team uniform.4. The head coach, or his/her authorized assistant, must complete the names and jersey #s

on the mandatory playing time sheet and turn it in to the official scorer NO LESS THANTEN MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START OF THE GAME.

5. Each coach will inform the members of his/her team of the time and place of each game.

6. Each coach shall encourage the exhibition of good sportsmanship at all times by his/herplayers and spectators.

7. Each coach shall make sure only team players and coaches are allowed in the dugouarea with the team.

8. Each coach shall instruct his/her players in all safety rules for their own protection andthat of their opponents.

9. THERE WILL BE NO SMOKING, FOOD OR DRINK (except water) IN THE DUGOUTSAT ANY TIME.

10. Violation of the Coaches Code of Conduct may result in a disciplinary action inaccordance with Athletic Discipline Policy.

11. Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department and the Athletic Committeereserve the right to dismiss a coach for violation of any Coaches Code of Conduct rule.

12. Any coach or assistant coach who has been dismissed by Cary Parks, Recreation andCultural Resources Department or the Athletic Committee may not return as a coach or

assistant coach without the approval of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesDepartment.

13. Each coach must work with the staff and abide by all rules and policies established by thedepartment to ensure goals of the program are met.


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Exposure to Blood and Blood ProductsInformation Sheet for Volunteers

As Town of Cary Volunteers, you have committed your time and energy to the children and adultsof our community. Particularly during athletic events, these children or citizens may occasionallysuffer minor injuries such as scrapes and cuts which cause bleeding. The Town would like to

provide important information about these minor injury situations.

Blood can carry disease. These diseases can be spread when an infected persons blood getsinto another persons body. One way this happens is when a first aid provider has an opening inhis skin, and the infected blood enters that opening. Therefore, it is very important that if youchoose to provide first aid, that you take precautions to keep the blood from getting on your skin,in your eyes or into your nose.

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department will provide rubber gloves at alactivities where there is a chance that a participant could receive a minor injury. If you choose tohelp with first aid, we encourage you to wear these rubber gloves. Be careful when taking them

off, that you do not touch the outside of the glove and get blood on your hands. Wash your handsthoroughly as soon as possible.

You may also choose to ask that a childs parent take care of the child, or that the injured adultclean his own wound and apply a bandage on himself. Certainly if there is a concern that an injuryis serious, if there is loss of consciousness, or if there is profuse bleeding, provide comfort to theinjured citizen, protect yourself, and make arrangements for medical treatment.

If you have questions about this issue, please call the Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesDepartment at 469-4062. We are proud of your participation in the community activities for whichyou volunteer, and are grateful for your efforts.


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PLAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS

I understand that my responsibilities as a youth coach are of great importance and that my actionshave the potential to significantly influence the young athletes whom I coach. Therefore, I promiseto uphold the following rights of young athletes to the best of my ability:

1. Right to participate in sports.

2. Right to participate at a level commensurate with each child's maturity and ability.

3. Right to have qualified adult leadership.

4. Right to play as a child and not as an adult.

5. Right of children to share in the leadership and decision-making of their sport participation.

6. Right to participate in a safe and healthy environment.

7. Right to proper preparation for participation in sports.

8. Right to an equal opportunity to strive for success.

9. Right to be treated with dignity.

10. Right to have fun in sports.


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TEAM PARENT MEETINGSUMMARY AGENDA

Give out practice and game schedules

Give out rules

Special Team Rules

Practice/ Game Attendance as covered in team rules

Coaching philosophy summary

Town Philosophy (Participation, Skill Development, Sportmanship, Fun)

Coaching goals for the season

Recruitment of team parent representative (to organize drinks, party, trophies, etc..)

Inclement weather policy (rain/snow/ice before practice/games)

Give out map of facilities

What to wear/bring (no jewelry)

Parents code of ethics pledge

Player Information Sheet

Recruitment of assistant coaches

Drink/snack schedules

Discussion on team awards

Coaches expectations of the parents (behavior, conduct, etc.)


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POLICY STATEMENT NO. 19

Athletic Program Discipline Policy Effective: 01/13/94Supersedes: 01/28/83Prepared by: Jennifer RickmanDate adopted by Council 01/13/94

POLICY STATEMENT:To adopt an official policy for the control of individual behavior at athletic activities for the purposeof maintaining a wholesome recreational atmosphere at events.

COVERAGE:This policy, upon adoption, shall be applicable to all individuals participating in athletics as eitherplayers, coaches, officials, or spectators and shall remain in effect until such time that it is alteredmodified, or rescinded by the Town Council.

POLICY:The Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources hereby establishes the followingAthletic Discipline Policy:

1. Definition. Unsportsmanlike conduct (to include, but not limited to, the following)

a. Harassment of participants or officials, orb. Profane language and/or gestures, orc. Public threat or physical violence, ord. Disruptive or malicious behavior

2. Any individual (includes players, coaches, officials, and spectators) displaying unsportsmanlikeconduct whether during or following a game will be subject to partial or permanent programsuspension at the discretion of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department.

3. Ejection from Game - Adult Participant (including youth coaches)

a. Any adult ejected from a game will automatically remain suspended from participating in aleast the next game to be played by his/her team. (Exception: slapping the backboard inbasketball will not be considered a discipline offense, but all violations of safety rules will beenforced through the Athletic Program Discipline Policy.)

b. Any adult ejected from a second game during any one season will automatically besuspended for a minimum of the next two games to be played by his/her team and may notparticipate in any game with his/her team until he/she has a personal conference with theappropriate Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources representative.

c. The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department will review all ejections and mayextend any suspension beyond the minimum game suspension as noted in 3(b) as it deemsappropriate for the offense.

4. Any coach displaying unsportsmanlike conduct, violating any Coaches Code of Conduct ruleor refusing to abide by rules and regulations established by the department will be subject to


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Category 1: Rules Violations - Ejection from current contest, no additional suspension

Examples: Extra Time-outs Delay of Game Too many players on the court Slapping the backboard Unintentionally slinging bat according to local rules

Category 2: Unsportsmanlike conduct (before, during or after a game)Ejection from current contest, plus suspension for 1 or more games *Players suspended from a game must sit on the bench during the next scheduled game.Violation of this procedure will result in further suspensions.

Examples: Disrespect directed towards officials or staff Profane, vulgar or inappropriate language or gestures Unsportsmanlike verbal conduct

Reactionary verbal threat Intentionally throwing helmet, bat, etc.,

Category 3: Unsportsmanlike conduct (before, during or after a game)Ejection from current contest, plus suspension for 2 or more games *Players suspended from a game must sit on the bench during the next scheduled game.Violation of this procedure will result in further suspensions.

Examples: Illegally participating in an event after ejection, while under suspension, or as an ineligible

player Any foul of a violent nature (swinging elbows, kicking, kneeing, etc.,)

Contact with an official Fighting (before, during or after an event) Premeditated verbal or physical threat Any foul or attempted physical contact which, in the opinion of the official or staff, was intended

to inflict or cause injury to another contestant, official, coach or spectator. Coach or player engaging in confrontational acts with an official before, during or after an

event.

Category 4: Repetitive Suspensions

Second suspension, either of which is a Category 3, will result in a season suspension.

* Upon review by the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Staff


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Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department

A. This machine should never be leftunattended when plugged in. Unplug

from outlet when not in use, and before putting on, taking off, or adjusting parts.

B. Close supervision is necessary when this pitching machine is used near children. The tirecan cause severe physical harm if machine is used improperly.

C. Only operate and store this pitching machine in a dry location. Do not use outdoors if it israining. If machine becomes wet, do not use. A potential shock hazard exists if thismachine is used while or after it has been exposed to water.

D. Inspect the power cord and all mechanical assemblies for damage. Do not use if machineis not in good working order.

E. Keep hands and loose clothing away from moving tires. Severe physical harm will result ibody part or clothing is caught by tires.

F. Do not put hands or fingers into ball chute. Hands and fingers should go only up to theedge of chute.

G. Abuse of this equipment can cause the ball chute to weaken, crack, break, rot, etc. Handcheck and examine the ball chute for any of these conditions before using the pitchingmachine.

1. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE PITCHING MACHINE.

2. Have batter stand well clear while several balls are thrown when the pitching machine isfirst set up at the beginning of practice or after any change to make sure the ball is thrownat the target desired.

3. Only one adult should be around the pitching machine during operation.

4. Do not permit the pitching machine to fall on its wheel. This could result in non-warrantydamage.

5. Check tightness of all bolts and nuts at regular intervals. If any looseness,vibration, orattle is noticed please notify the athletic staff.

5. Always turn both dials fully counter-clockwise when thr

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