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SKLL All Star Player Selection Process

Posted by Sean Deibler at Jun 2, 2016 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

1A. All players in the major baseball division shall be permitted to vote for the first 6 players on the 11/12 year old (major league) team and the ballot will include all players league age 11 or 12 on a major league team. The 13/14th player is selected by the appointed all star manager if desired.

1B. A mandatory manager’s meeting shall be held after the players have completed their votes. At this meeting the managers will vote by confidential ballot, one player slot at a time until the remaining 6 players are chosen for the 11/12  team.  If the managers have a tie vote on placement of a player onto the team, the player with the most games played and best statistics will prevail.

2A. All players in the junior and senior baseball divisions respectively shall be permitted to vote for the first 4 players on the 13/14 year old (junior league) and 14/15/16 year old (senior league) teams respectively; and the ballot will include all players inn that division. The 13/14th player is selected by the appointed all star manager if desired.

2B. A mandatory manager’s meeting shall be held after the players have completed their votes. At this meeting the managers will vote by confidential ballot, one player slot at a time until the remaining 8 players are chosen for the junior and senior teams.  If the managers have a tie vote on placement of a player onto the team, the player with the most games played and best statistics will prevail.

3A. All players in the major softball division shall be permitted to vote for the first 4 players on the 11/12 year old (major league) team and the ballot will include all players league age 11 or 12 on a major league team. The 13/14th player is selected by the appointed all star manager if desired.

3B. A mandatory manager’s meeting shall be held after the players have completed their votes. At this meeting the managers will vote by confidential ballot, one player slot at a time until the remaining players are chosen for the 11/12 team (combined with Narragansett). If the managers have a tie vote on placement of a player onto the team, the player with the most games played and best statistics will prevail.

4. The remaining all star teams (10/11 and 9/10 year old) will be selected by the managers at the same meeting. Prior to the managers meeting, the minor league managers will each provide to the president and player agent a list of 6 to 8 players that have the skill and the ability to compete at the All Star level of play. Managers are permitted to select 12 players. The 13/14th player is selected by the appointed all star manager for each team.

5. For the selection of all teams, the managers will not only evaluate each player on player performance and the ability to compete, but also on the player’s attitude, sportsmanship and teamwork. In addition, the managers shall consider the needs of the all star team (i.e does the team have adequate catching and pitching, and are other key positions adequately represented).

6. Sean Catero, president, names the all star managers (with Board approval) for each age group. Once named, these managers can select any additional players permitted under Little League rules.

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2015 SKLL Coaches Clinic

Posted by Sean Deibler at Feb 9, 2016 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

Mike LaBarbera who is the head baseball coach at Prout High School will be leading our Coaching Clinic.

The clinic will be on March 19th from 11:00 to 12:30 at the Prout High School Gymnasium.

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Board of Directors and other Officers Roles

Posted by Catherine White at Nov 1, 2015 4:00PM PST

 Board of Directors Roles

The local league Board of Directors, elected from and by the adult members of the league, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the league within the rules, regulations and policies of Little League. This board does not have the authority to alter, suspend or change any of the rules, regulations or policies of Little League.

However, wide latitude is given to this board in many areas of operation so that the local needs of the community may be met. For instance, the local league board of directors is entirely responsible for choosing a method for selection of Tournament Teams (or "All Stars").

Annually, the regular membership of each Little League is required to meet and elect the board of directors. Following the election, the board of directors meets to elect its officers from within the newly elected board. The officers required are: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, player agent, and safety officer and coaching coordinator (Information officer recommended but not required).

The board may adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and the management of the league as it may deem proper. The board has the power to discipline, suspend or remove any director or officer or committee member of the league, subject to provisions of the local league constitution.

Members of the local league board of directors, particularly the officers, should not be involved as members of other boards when such membership may cause a conflict of interest.

President - As the chief administrator, the president selects and appoints managers, coaches, umpires and committees. Importantly, the president is the officer with whom Little League International maintains contact. The president also represents the league in the District organization. The president should be the most informed officer of the league. Each president must know the regulations under which Little League operates and in authorizing the annual application for charter, binds all members of the league to faithfully observe the regulations. The president presides at league meetings, and assumes full responsibility for the operation of the local league. The president receives all mail, supplies and other communications from the Little League Headquarters. A president may manage, coach or umpire, provided he/she does not serve on the protest committee, nor serve as tournament team manager or coach.

Vice President - The vice president presides in the absence of the president, works with other officers and committee members, is ex-officio member of all committees, and carries out such duties and assignments as may be delegated by the president. Separate vice presidents may also be selected to oversee individual divisions within the league. If so, one vice president should be selected as the one to preside in the absence of the president. A vice president may manage, coach or umpire, provided they do not serve on the protest committee.

Secretary - The secretary maintains a register of members and directors, records the minutes of meetings, is responsible for sending out notice of meetings, issues membership cards and maintains a record of league’s activities.

Treasurer - The treasurer signs checks co-signed by another officer or director (or as directed by the local league’s constitution), dispenses league funds as approved by the board of directors, reports on the status of league funds, keeps local league books and financial records, prepares budgets, and assumes the responsibility for all local league finances.

Player Agent - The player agent conducts annual tryouts, is in charge of player selection, assists the president in checking birth records and eligibility of players and generally supervises and coordinates the transfer of players to or from the Minor Leagues according to provisions of the regulations of Little League Baseball. Separate player agents may also be selected to oversee individual divisions within the league. The player agent must not manage, coach or umpire in the division over which he/she has authority, unless the local league has received explicit written permission to allow this from Little League International.

Safety Officer - The safety officer coordinates all safety activities including supervision of ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program), ensures safety in player training, ensures safe playing conditions, coordinates reporting and prevention of injuries, solicits suggestions for making conditions safer, and reports suggestions to Little League International through the ASAP system.

Information Officer - The information officer manages the league’s official home page on active.com, manages the online registration process and ensures that league rosters are maintained on the site, assigns administrative rights to league volunteers and teams, ensures that league news and scores are updated on a regular basis. He/She also collects, posts and distributes important information on League activities (such as Registration information, Evaluation date notices, the Calendar of Events, All-star information, and team score updates) to league members and to Little League International, and displays enthusiasm for using the Internet for league administration, for sharing information and for creating a more enjoyable and efficient Little League experience.

Junior/Senior Coordinator – Oversees the operation of the division including scheduling the practices, games, and make-up games. Helps to organize the draft process if needed. May assist the president in evaluating the potential managers/coaches for selection for a team. Collects players evaluations at the end of the year.

Major Coordinator – Oversees the operation of the division including scheduling the practices, games, and make-up games. Helps to organize the draft process if needed. May assist the president in evaluating the potential managers/coaches for selection for a team. Collects players evaluations at the end of the year.

Minors Coordinator – Oversees the operation of the division including scheduling the practices, games, and make-up games. Helps to organize the draft process if needed and/or assigns players to teams based on league and maintaining the teams equality. May assist the president in evaluating the potential managers/coaches for selection for a team. Collects players evaluations at the end of the year.

Instructional Coordinator – Oversees the operation of the division including scheduling the practices, games, and make-up games. Assigns players to teams based on league and maintaining the teams equality. May assist the president in evaluating the potential managers/coaches for selection for a team. Collects players evaluations at the end of the year.

T-Ball Coordinator – Oversees the operation of the division. Assigns players to teams based on league and keeping friends together. May assist the president in evaluating the potential managers/coaches for selection for a team.

Softball Coordinator – Oversees the operation of the division including scheduling the practices, games, and make-up games within the district. Helps to organize the draft process if needed and assigns players to minor league teams based on league and maintaining the teams’ equality. May assist the president in evaluating the potential managers/coaches for selection for a team. Collects players evaluations at the end of the year.

Umpire in Chief - Communicates with Mary Hughes (WCU) to make sure umpires are scheduled for games, make-up games, and tournament games. Also trains and schedules the junior umpires (12/13 year olds) for the AAA division.

Equipment Coordinator – Evaluates all equipment for the league. Orders new equipment, safety equipment, and balls. Places, picks up, and distributes the Uniform order (the President and Board determine the order).

Concession Coordinator – Liaison between the League and Concession Stand Manager. Negotiates the contract between the League and Manager. Opens and closes the stand at beginning and end of year.

Coaching Coordinator – Organizes and runs the league coaches training program. Also coordinates with the Safety Officer to deliver the CPR/AED, and First Aid training programs.

Field Manager/Coordinator – Maintains, and organizes individuals to maintain the fields. Acts as the liaison between SKLL and the town and the Kingston Improvement Association (Potter Woods) in field maintenance and usage. Coordinates with the divisions on filed usage during the season, and equitably manages the field usage during the All-star season.

Sponsorship Coordinator – Contacts and recruits businesses to obtain sponsors for the league. Follows up to make sure they submit the fee.

Fundraising Coordinator – Organizes the annual raffle, including having the tickets made, distributing the tickets to division coordinators, separating the ticket stubs, recruiting businesses to donate prizes. Fills out the paper work with the appropriate law enforcement organization. Also may represent the SKLL in other fundraising opportunities.

Special Events Coordinator – Oversees any special events, including Opening Day.

TAD Coordinator – Organizes and oversees the program, including registrations, scheduling, and running it.

Fall Ball Coordinator - Organizes and oversees the program, including registrations, scheduling, ordering uniforms, and coordinating with other leagues to make sure it runs smoothly.

Picture Day Coordinator – Receives and evaluates bids from companies, arranges for the location, oversees the process, and distributes the sponsor plaques to the league coordinators for distribution.

Background Checks – Collects/receives the completed forms, and submits them to the appropriate agency so they can be checked. Receives the report and gives it the president. This position involves confidentiality.

All-Star Coordinator – Helps to organize the All-star binders, including receiving the documents from the parents. Organizes the volunteers who are become the tournament director, pitch-counter, and official scorer. Also works and coordinates with the President, Field Coordinator, and Concession Coordinator.

SKLL Phone – Retrieves phone messages, then returns calls to answer the questions or forwards the question to the appropriate board member.