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Kensico Little League

Parent Meeting

March 20, 2019

KensicoLittleLeague.org

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AGENDA

Welcome & BOD Introduction

Mission Statement

Volunteer Needs

Parent/Volunteer Pledge

Child Protection Program

Little League Age

Rules for Each Division

T-Ball Goals & Rules

Things to Remember

Questions & Answers

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Executive Board of Directors

President - Robert Candrea

Vice President - Anthony Santamorena

Secretary – Robert Caluori

Treasurer – Matt Carbone

Player Agent – Robert Ierace

Safety Officer – Joe Rush

Chief of Equipment – John Caldarola

Chief of Umpires – Tom Whitman

Communications Officer – Donald Cannon

Chief of Field Maintenance – Robert Candrea

Fundraising Manager – Linda Palumbo

Concession Manager – Jake Friscoe

Summer/Fall Ball – Mike Pizzuto

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Division Vice Presidents

T-Ball – Robert Caluori

Mustangs – Paul Barbuto

Baseball Minors AA – Mike Pizzuto

Softball Minors – Kevin Olenchak

Baseball Minors AAA – Bob Ierace

Softball Majors – Keith Wichman

Baseball Majors – Tom Whitman

Softball Jrs & Srs – Keith Wichman

Baseball Jrs & Srs – Joe Champagne

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Mission Statement

Through proper guidance the Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.

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Volunteers Needed

General Little League

Support

Tournament Assistant

Parade Day Preparation

Trophy Day Preparation

Field Maintenance

Division VPs

Sponsors

Managers

Coaches

Evaluations Assistants

Picture Night Assistants

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Parent & Volunteer Pledge

I will teach all children to play fair and do their

best.

I will positively support all managers, coaches

& players.

I will respect the decisions of the umpires.

I will praise a good effort despite the outcome

of the game.

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Child Protection Program

Volunteer Application

Mandatory National Background

Checks

Mandatory Safety Program

Parent/Volunteer Code of Conduct

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Divisional League Age *Non-Competitive Baseball– T-Ball – LL Age 4 & 5 (Co-Ed)

– Mustangs – 6 & 7 (Co-Ed)

– Baseball Minors AA – 8

– Softball Minors AA - 8

Baseball

– Minors – 9 & 10

– Majors – 11 & 12

– Juniors – 13 & 14

– Seniors – 15 & 16

Softball (Girls Only)

– Minors – 9 & 10

– Majors – 11 & 12

– Juniors – 13 & 14

– Seniors – 15 & 16

* LL Age: Baseball = age as of upcoming Aug 31; Softball = age as of last Dec 31

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Playing Up

“Playing Up” is only approved by the

Kensico Little League Executive Board to

make the league work.

– For example:

BB Majors 36 players = 4 teams of 9

BB AAA Minors 70 players = 6 teams of 14

Instead, Move 8 AAA players up to Majors

BB Majors 44 players = 4 teams of 11

BB AAA Minors 62 players = 5 teams of 12+

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Rules for All Divisions

1 Manager, 2 Game Coaches, plus Practice

Coaches

Only Manager and Game Coaches allowed in

dugouts and on field during games.

Practice Coaches allowed for practices.

Proper Uniform and Equipment Required

Respect for Umpires and Sportsmanship

Required from Players, Coaches, Fans.

Game Rules in Accordance with Little League

and Kensico Rules.

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EquipmentWhite baseball pants and rubber cleats.

Black softball pants and rubber cleats.

Sliding shorts are recommended.

Male players must wear a protective cup with athletic supporter.

Approved bats are listed at www.littleleague.org.

Batters must wear NOCSAE protective helmets during batting

practices and games.

Batting/catcher’s helmets shall not be painted.

Catchers must wear catcher’s helmet (with face mask and throat

guard), chest protector, shin guards, long model chest protector

(baseball), and protective cup with athletic supporter at all times

during practice sessions and games.

Pelvic protectors are highly recommended for Softball Catchers.

Fielding Masks are required for Softball Infielders and Pitchers.

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T-Ball Division Goals

Safety

Fun

Hitting & fielding fundamentals

Basic rules of the game

Experience being on a team

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T-Ball Division Rules

All games are three innings

Each player will bat each inning

All hitting is done off a tee

All hits are singles (last batter hits HR)

Cleats and white baseball pants

Managers and game coaches (only) are allowed on the field and in the dugouts

Practice coaches and other parents must remain

outside of the field

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T-Ball Division Schedule

Game Dates: every Sunday from late April

thru mid June except Memorial Day

Game Times: approximately 1 hour, with start

times per published schedule

Game Location: Pat Henry Field

Practices: 1 hour per week at time/place

determined by manager

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Things to RememberSupport our Sponsors

Volunteers are always needed

Parade: April 6 - HNJ 1:00 (No Parking)

Picture Day April 23 & 24 Kensico School

Summer Baseball Registration by May 17

Trophy Day & BBQ: June 22

Visit KensicoLittleLeague.org

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS

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Questions &

Answers

Email questions to Don Cannon at

dwcannon50@msn.com