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T-Ball & Baseball 2015 Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street 路 Windsor, Colorado 路 80550 路 phone 970-674-3500 路 fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street 路 Windsor, Colorado 路 80550 路 phone 970-674-3500 路 fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Recreation Baseball (U6(U6-U12) Summer 2015 Recreation Baseball Timeline Registration Deadline

Mon. 4/6

U6-U12

6:00 p.m.

Rec. Center

Coaches Meeting

Wed. 4/22

U6-U12

6:30 p.m.

Rec. Center

Player Assessment Day #1

Sat.

U8 U10 U12

2:30 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

HS SB Field HS SB Field HS SB Field

Coach Cert. Training

Mon. 5/4

U6-U12

6:30 p.m.

Rec. Center

Parent Meetings

Mon. 4/27

PAYS Concussion Baseball

6:00 p.m.

6:45 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Rec. Center Rec. Center Rec. Center

Player Assessment Day #2

Sat.

5/2

U8 U10 U12

2:30 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

HS SB Field HS SB Field HS SB Field

Team Selection (Coaches Only)

Wed. 5/6

U8 U10 U12

5:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Rec. Center Rec. Center Rec. Center

Coach Calls

Start Start

5/9 5/15

U8-U12 U6 (T-ball)

Team selection calls and e-mails Team selection calls and e-mails

Practices Start

Week 5/11 Week 5/18

U8-U12 U6 (T-ball)

TBA TBA

Various locations Various locations

Season Opening Day

Sat.

5/30

U8-U12

8am-5pm

Chimney & Diamond

Reg. Season Starts

Week 6/1

U6-U12

5-8:00 p.m.

Various locations

Rockies Skills Challenge

Sat.

6-13

9:00 a.m.

Chimney Park- Aaron Cook

Season Ends Post-season Tournament

Week 7/13 7/17 & 7/18

U6-U12 U8-U12

TBA TBA

Various locations Various locations

4/25

6/27

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street 路 Windsor, Colorado 路 80550 路 phone 970-674-3500 路 fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Recreation League Purpose / Objectives League

Windsor Parks and Recreation Baseball (U6-U12)

Purpose:

The purpose of the league is to provide your child with an opportunity to learn, grow, develop skills, meet new friends, and also experience the excitement and fun associated with participation in youth sports.

Volunteers:

Volunteer Coaches are held to a high standard and are registered through the Windsor Parks and Recreation Department. The league trains coaches through the (NYSCA) National Youth Sports Coach Association. By virtue of the NYSCA training and certification program coaches are trained in their responsibilities of youth sports and are required to pass a background check, complete an insurance liability form and sign a Coaches’ Code of Ethic Pledge. Coaches’ are reminded that in youth sport the consideration of the children should be placed above all and that as a NYSCA volunteer coach they are held accountable to a Code of Conduct.

Parent Volunteers (non-coaches) are also very important to the success of the league.

Parents are encouraged to help during practice and games, organize snack lists, and help support the team in many different ways. Since parent volunteers do not complete a background check they are never put in charge of coaching the youth, nor are they left in charge of or alone with, any youth or group of youths.

Intent:

The driving factor for all participants, including coaches and parents should be the enjoyment of the game. The league follows the (PAYS) Parent Association of Youth Sports philosophy which is a combination of education, motivation and positive reinforcement that are essential to making the child’s experience one to remember.

Playing time: One way to keep the game fun is making sure players get equal playing time no matter their skill level. Playing time should be equal for all players attending regular practice.

Players not starting defensive positions should be at top of batting order. All players should get an opportunity to play both infield and outfield positions.

Assessments: U8 – U12 players will be assessed on throwing, hitting, running, pitching, and catching.

Staff and coaches will then place players on teams in hopes for equal competition.

Make- ups:

When a game is cancelled Windsor P&R will do everything it can to reschedule the game. The rescheduled game could occur on a Saturday.

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street · Windsor, Colorado · 80550 · phone 970-674-3500 · fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Recreation League Contact Information Windsor Web Site

www.windsorgov.com

Parks and Recreation Link – Schedules

Parent Guide

Rules / Schedules and more

Weather Line

Windsor Parks and Recreation (970) 674-3530 Thompson Rivers Parks and Recreation - Johnstown (970) 572-7888

Recreation League Rules and Modifications Playing Time Playing Rotation Substitutions

Innings

Playing time is equal for all players attending regular practice Players not starting defensive positions should hit at the top of batting order Defense - Free Substitution, players not starting defensive positions should be at top of batting order.

Offense – Everyone gets opportunity to bat before going through batting order again.

U6 – Bat through line-up prior to switching U8-U12 - Three outs or (8) eight batters, whichever comes first

Recreation League General Information Weather: If lightning is visible, play will stop at least 30 minutes.

Commuting: Parents are responsible for getting players to field for practice and games on time.

Please help other parents with carpooling to and from practices.

Coaches: Official coaches are registered with Windsor Parks and Recreation. Minimum one – Maximum two Only two coaches on the field during play Parents are encouraged to help during practices Parents: Before game: Don’t add stress to your child by asking him questions or make statements that can cause fear of failure. Example Avoid: Let’s get a hit tonight.

Try: Are you looking forward to playing tonight?

During game: Lend positive support and encouragement to all players on the team. Along with lending encouragement and support, proper behavior for parents and spectators during the course of the game is very important. Keep emotions in check. check. Address unacceptable behavior.

After game: Allow disappointment, maintain appropriate behavior, don’t dwell on the negative, and try to keep the mood light, take them out for their favorite treat.

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street · Windsor, Colorado · 80550 · phone 970-674-3500 · fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Baseball Quick Rules T-Ball Rules (U6) Field of play

Equipment The Game

Outs

Bases – 50’ A 7’ paint line is used in front of home plate, if the ball stops before going beyond home plate it will be considered a foul ball.

A soft T-ball will be used Time Limit: 55 minute time limit and completion of innings Games will be played at Eastman Park No games will be officially scored No leading off or stealing No strikeouts, players will bat until they get a hit On an overthrow, runner stays at base Players can be thrown out, but player will stay on base. Teams don’t switch innings until offensive team has batted through entire order.

U8 Coach Pitch – Modified Tee Tee Rules Field of play

Equipment

The Game

Coach Pitch/ Batter

Bases – 55’ For use of Batting Tee a 7’ chalk line is marked in front of home plate, if ball stops before going beyond home plate it will be considered a foul ball.

A regulation hard baseball will be used Catcher must wear full gear, including athletic cup Batters must wear protective helmet Players in pitching position are encouraged to wear heart guards Games will be played in Windsor and Johnstown Time Limit: Limit 75 minutes or 5 innings Three outs or 8 batters No leading off and stealing One base on an overthrow No bunting No infield fly rule Scoreboards will be used with a volunteer scorekeeper Batting team’s coach will pitch from 40’ away to own players Player cannot strike out or walk If batter has two strikes swinging a Batting Tee will be used Batter swings until ball is hit fair

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street · Windsor, Colorado · 80550 · phone 970-674-3500 · fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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U10 Player Player Pitch – Modified Tee Tee League Rules Field of play

Equipment

The Game

Pitcher / Batter

Bases – 60’ Pitching Distance – 40’ For use of Batting Tee a 7’ chalk line is marked in front of home plate, if ball stops before going beyond the 7’ line, the hit will be considered a foul ball and batter is declared out.

A regulation hard baseball will be used Catcher must wear full gear, including athletic cup Batters must wear protective helmet Players in pitching position are encouraged to wear heart guards The games will be played in Windsor and Johnstown Time Limit: Limit 75 minutes or 5 innings No extra innings - game can end in a tie Three outs or 8 batters No leading off or stealing Dropped third strike, batter is out One base on an overthrow – time will be called when ball is secured No bunting No mercy rule Infield fly rule will not be enforced Pitcher is allowed only four innings a week Batter can strike out but cannot walk If batter has four balls – Batting Tee will be used When using the Batting Batting Tee, Tee the batter has only one attempt to hit the ball. If the batter swings and misses or hits a foul ball, the batter is declared out.

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street · Windsor, Colorado · 80550 · phone 970-674-3500 · fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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U12 Modified League Rules Field of play The Game

Pitcher

Bases - 70’ Pitching Distance - 50’ The games will be played in Windsor and Johnstown Time Limit: Limit 80 minutes or 6 innings No extra innings - game can end in a tie Three outs or 8 batters Leading off and stealing is allowed One base on an overthrow – time will be called when ball is secured Bunting is allowed No mercy rule Infield fly rule will not be enforced No intentional walks No stealing home on passed ball Pitcher is allowed only five innings a week Player can strike out and walk

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street · Windsor, Colorado · 80550 · phone 970-674-3500 · fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture Game and Practice Facilities Town Facilities Chimney Park: (200 E. Chestnut St.) Diamond Valley Community Park: (801 Diamond Valley Dr.) Eastman Park: (7025 Eastman Park Dr.) Windsor West Park: (500 10th St.) Weld RE-4 Schools Game and Practice Facilities (Windsor and Severance) Grandview Elementary School: (1583 Grand Ave.) Mountain View Elementary School: (810 3rd St.) Range View Elementary School: (700 Ponderosa Dr., Severance) Skyview Elementary School: (1000 Stone Mountain Dr.) Tozer Primary School: (501 Oak St.) Severance Middle School: (1801 Avery Plaza St., Severance) Windsor Middle School: (900 Main St.) Windsor High School: (1100 Main St.)

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street 路 Windsor, Colorado 路 80550 路 phone 970-674-3500 路 fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Windsor Ball Fields Chimney Park (CP#1 Aaron Cook Field, CP#2, CP #3) 200 E. Chestnut St., Windsor CO 80550 o From I-25 to Windsor Exit (Hwy 392). Turn (East) onto Hwy 392.

Hwy 392 turns into Main Street (approx. 6 miles). Go through town, turn right (South) onto Hwy 257. Turn right (West) onto Chestnut Street, the three fields (Chimney Park #1 Aaron Cook Field, #2, and #3) are on the right. o From Hwy 34 to Windsor Exit (Hwy 257). Turn (North) onto Hwy 257. Turn (West) onto Chestnut Street, the three fields are on the right.

Diamond Valley: (DV#1, DV#2, DV#3) - 801 Diamond Valley Dr., Windsor CO 80550 o From I-25 to the Windsor Exit (HWY 392). Turn (East) onto Hwy 392. Hwy 392 turns into Main Street (approx. 6 miles). Go through town, turn right (South) onto Hwy 257. Turn (East) onto Garden Drive.

Turn (South) onto Diamond Valley Dr. Parking lot entrance is on your left o From Hwy 34 to Windsor Exit (Hwy 257). Turn (North) onto Hwy 257. Turn (East) onto Garden Drive.

Turn (South) onto Diamond Valley Dr. Parking lot entrance is on your left Windsor High School: (HS Varsity, JV, and Varsity SB) - 1100 Main St., Windsor CO 80550 o From I-25 to the Windsor Exit (HWY 392). Turn (East) onto Hwy 392. o Hwy 392 turns into Main Street (approx. 4 miles). Turn (North) onto 11th street. High School Parking lot is on the right.

TRPR Ball Fields Nelson Farms Ball Fields: (NF#1, NF#2, NF#3) – 671 Telep Ave., Johnstown CO 80534 o From Main Street in Windsor, turn (South) onto 7th Street, turns into CR 17. o Continue on CR 17 for approx. 8 miles to CR 50. o Turn (West) onto CR 50 to CR 15. Turn (South) on CR 15 approx. half mile. o Ball Fields are on the East side of the street.

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street · Windsor, Colorado · 80550 · phone 970-674-3500 · fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street 路 Windsor, Colorado 路 80550 路 phone 970-674-3500 路 fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street 路 Windsor, Colorado 路 80550 路 phone 970-674-3500 路 fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street 路 Windsor, Colorado 路 80550 路 phone 970-674-3500 路 fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com

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PARENTS’ CODE OF ETHICS □ I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth sporting event. □ I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win. □ I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment. □ I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Ethics. □ I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. □ I will demand a sport environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events. □ I will remember that the game is for youth— not adults □ I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child □ I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability. □ I will read the National Standards for Youth Sports and do what I can to help all youth sports organizations implement and enforce them.

Failure to adhere to adhere to the above Code of Ethics can result in disciplinary action being taken, including, but no limited to, a one (1) game suspension to removal from the program.

Community Recreation Center th 250 North 11 Street · Windsor, Colorado · 80550 · phone 970-674-3500 · fax 970-674-3535 www.windsorgov.com