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Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Interior Baseball League Fairbanks, Alaska Coaches Manual Original Document; April 2013 Revision 1; April 2016 “The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” Tom Bodett Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Table of Contents Section 1 The League Chapter Title Page 1.1 Welcome to the IBL 1.2 Frequently Asked Questions 1.3 Age/Division Eligibility 1.4 Parent Orientation 1.5 North Star PONY Baseball 1.6 Fairbanks Baseball Umpires Association 1.7 IBL Board of Directors 1.8 IBL By-Laws 1.9 IBL Policies 1.10 IBL Rules 1.11 Field Maintenance Section 2 The Coach Chapter Title Page 2.1 Nuts & Bolts of CCE 2.2 Coaching Basics 2.3 Division Specific Baseball Skills Progress Targets 2.4 How to Talk to an Umpire 2.5 How to be an Umpire for Shetland and/or Pinto Divisions Section 3 The Sport Chapter Title Page Offense 3.1 Hitting 3.2 Bunting 3.3 Baserunning 3.4 Sliding 3.5 Strategy Defense 3.6 Throwing/Pitching 3.7 Basics of beginning Pitching 3.8 Catching 3.9 Infield 3.10 Outfield 3.11 Strategy 2 Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Section 1 The League “Education is the progressive discovery of our own ignorance.” Will Durant Chapter Title Page 1.1 Welcome to the IBL 1.2 Frequently Asked Questions 1.3 Age/Division Eligibility 1.4 Parent Orientation 1.5 North Star PONY Baseball 1.6 Fairbanks Baseball Umpires Association 1.7 IBL Board of Directors 1.8 IBL By-Laws 1.9 IBL Policies 1.10 IBL Rules 1.11 Field Maintenance 3 Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Chapter 1.1 Welcome to the Interior Baseball League 1. Leadership 2. Vision 2016 Focus Areas are: • Fields • Fundraising • Communication (newsletter) 3. Committee Approach 1. Executive (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Office Manager) 2. Administration (Secretary, Office Manager, Division Coordinators) 3. Resources (Vice President, Equipment Manager, Uniforms Manager, CCE Instructors, and Members at large) 4. Fundraising (Treasurer and Members at Large) 5. Fields (President and Members at Large) 4. Fundraising – Sponsorship Coordinator, goal – every team sponsored • Team Sponsors • On-going Opportunities • Coffee Sales • Raffle • Large donations – corporations, individuals • Fundraiser baseball clinics 5. Office Manager – Mesa Matheny 6. Field Maintenance Approach 7. Board Awareness 1. 2016 Focus Areas 2. Basics of our Finances 3. 8. Newsletter – Off Season – Every 4 weeks On Season – Every week 9. EAFB WinterBall 4 Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Chapter 1.2 Frequently Asked Questions: As a Coach you will be asked lot’s of questions throughout the season. Knowing that you are an ambassador for the League puts you in a position that requires some basic knowledge of League facts, and where or how to find out more answers. These FAQ’s are also found on the IBL website. Consider the following: Skills Assessments and Pre-Season: Q: When are skills assessments? A: The 2016 skills assessments are Sundays April 3, 10, 17 at Randy Smith Middle School and are required for players ages 7 – 14. Q: When are the tryouts? A: There are no tryouts for IBL recreation/developmental teams, only the skills assessments. Tryouts for competitive baseball teams are generally in early May. Announcements will be made at the skills Assessments. Q: What is the last day I can sign up? A: For Pony (13-14), Bronco (11-12), and Mustang (9-10) May ______. For Pinto (7-8) and Shetland (4-6) the last day of school _________. Q: Will there be another skills assessment other than in indoor ones? A: Only if necessary. To be announced after the skills assessments. Q: I can’t make assessments. Will I still be able to get on a team? A: Yes, if your child played last year we can base their skill level off of their previous assessment. If your child did not play last year we will do our best to assess skills based on a parent interview regarding the players’ experience. Q: What is the age limit? A: Ages 4-14. To play for Shetland (4-6) you must be at least 4 years old on April 30th, 2016. To play Pony (13-14) you cannot be older than 14 on April 30th, 2016. Q: How much does it cost? A: Shetland (4-6) - $90 Pinto (7-8) - $110 Mustang (9-10) - $160 Bronco (11-12) - $185 Pony (13-14) - $185 Team Formations: Q: Can I get my kid on the same team/ Coach as last year? A: We do have a special request section on the registration form but there is no guarantee. Q: How do I make sure my kid is NOT on the same team/ Coach as last year? A: Write it on your child’s registration form under special requests or talk to your division coordinator. 5 Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Q: Are the teams mixed boys and girls? A: Yes, the IBL is open to both boys and girls, and the Interior Girls Softball Association offers an alternative option for girls ages 8-18. Equipment: Q: What equipment does my kid need to play? A: Each player needs a baseball glove and good running shoes. Baseball cleats are not required. Only rubber cleats are allowed except in the Pony Division where metal cleats are allowed. Mustang, Bronco, and Pony players are encouraged to wear an athletic cup. The IBL provides bats, helmets, baseballs and other equipment. Q: Do I need to buy the uniform or is it included in the cost? A: The player participation fee covers the cost of the uniforms. Uniforms will be issued by the coach. Coaches Corner: Q: I coached last year. Can I use my background check from last year? A: No, we require a new background check for every baseball season. Q: Can I use my military background check? A: Yes, you can use a military, Fairbanks Police Department, or Alaska State Trooper background check unless it is out of date. Submit these alternate source background checks to the IBL Office Manager or the Vice President for consideration. Baseball Season: Q: When do games start? A: The 2016 season starts on Saturday May 14th with the one day multi-game ‘Dust-Off’ Tournament. The regular season starts May 16th and goes through July 15th. The end-of-season Tournament is the week of July 18th, and the season will be done July 23rd. Q: Do we play make-up games for rain-outs or cancellations? A: Yes, cancelled and terminated games are generally rescheduled. Q: I’m going on vacation. Will that hurt the team? A: No, we ask for your vacation days on the registration form so we can factor in player absences to the team formation process. Umpires: Q: How do I become an Umpire? A: Contact the Fairbanks Baseball Umpires Association. See the Contacts roster on the website main menu. 6 Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Chapter 1.3 Age/Division Eligibility Division Born between: Shetland Juniors Nov. 1, 2010 – Apr. 30, 2012 Shetland seniors May 1, 2009 -- Oct. 31, 2010 Pinto May 1, 2007 – Apr. 30, 2009 Mustang May 1, 2005 – Apr. 30, 2007 Bronco May 1, 2003 – Apr. 30, 2005 Pony May 1, 2001 – Apr. 30, 2003 Chapter 1.4 Parent Orientation Chapter 1.5 Northstar Interior Pony Baseball The Northstar Interior Pony Baseball Program is the competitive/travel team program. Traveling is generally in-state, but out-of-town. Spring and/or Fall tryouts, depending on what age group. Typically player-candidates are identified at the Skills assessments, and then invited to tryout through the IBL coaches, who are the first screeners. Chapter 1.6 Fairbanks Baseball Umpires Association 7 Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Chapter 1.7 IBL Board of Directors President David Soderlund 388 2099 [email protected] Vice President Jane Bedford 322 7523 [email protected] Treasurer Bob Larango 347 5283 [email protected] Secretary Scott Oravec 978 7848 [email protected] Office Manager Mesa Matheny 978 6181 [email protected] Shetland Cassandra Champagne-Christian 750 7770 [email protected] Pinto Nita Desmond 388 3200 [email protected] Mustang Bronco Scott Oravec 978 7848 [email protected] Pony Rick Moloney 385 8206 [email protected] Fundraising Colleen Angaiak 699 8867 [email protected] Fundraising Gina Sliger [email protected] Fundraising Mark Herrmann 388 0264 [email protected] Resources Jane Bedford 322 7523 [email protected] Coaches Education Rick Moloney 385 8206 [email protected] ` Fields Nita Desmond 388 3200 [email protected] Fields Cassandra Champagne-Christian 750 7770 [email protected] Fields David Soderlund 388 2099 [email protected] Equipment Mgr Darren Kadel 388 8715 [email protected] 8 Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Chapter 1.8 IBL By Laws See attached Chapter 1.9 IBL Policies See attached Chapter 1.10 IBL Rules See attached 9 Interior Baseball League Coaches Manual Chapter 1.11 Field Maintenance Resuming in 2016, the Field Maintenance responsibilities will once again land firmly on the shoulders of the user groups who benefit from the availability of the Fields themselves – namely – the Baseball Teams. The IBL Field Maintenance Program is in three specific categories: 1. Annual Field Restoration This is the once/year major effort to restore the fields to playable condition. This includes the edging of the base paths, weeding the exposed soil infields, deep dragging the infields, and minor repairs. Participating in annual field restoration work is a tradition in most baseball communities.
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