This document provides an agenda and overview for a youth baseball organization covering the following key points in 3 or fewer sentences: 1. It outlines the goals of learning fundamentals, good sportsmanship, and having fun. Safety protocols for thunderstorms are described. 2. Guidelines are provided for managers, coaches, and umpires regarding positive reinforcement, accepting officials' calls, and respectful sideline behavior. 3. The calendar includes opening night, picture day, and information on individual leagues for different age groups. Fundamentals, being part of a team, and passing on the tradition of baseball are emphasized.

1. Agenda

2. PRBS Directors

4. Safety

5. Messages and Mantras

6. Team Administration

7. Fundamentals

9. Pre Teen Girls - Pilot Program - A pitcher that hits 3 girls in 1 inning must be removed

10. Pony Girls - Stealing on the "release"

11. Bronco rules for Boys JA League (70" bases -lead offs-dropped 3rd strike), 70' bases for JN

12. Boys Pitching restrictions - innings per game reduced

14. G12 All rainouts will be rescheduled. If a game ends because of weather conditions, curfew, or darkness interferes with play so that the game is called by the umpire, it is a regulation game provided the league predicated number of full innings have been played. (5 inning game needs 3 complete innings, 6 inning game needs 4 complete, and 7 inning game needs 5 complete innings) Note: If the home team is ahead when the stoppage occurs, that inning will be deemed completed if it allows the game to be judged complete by rule. If play has gone beyond the predicated minimum and is called when the teams have not had an equal number of completed turns at bat, the score shall be the same as it was at the end of the last completed inning. Games not having played the predicate number of innings when suspended, will be completed at a later date, unless the league president determines the game is out of contention. Play and line ups are to be resumed exactly as they were when play was halted. On the rescheduled date, players who were not in attendance initially are eligible to play, if game is resumed prior to the start of the 4th inning (6 inning game) or 5th inning (7 inning game). Players who were in the line up, but are absent when the game is resumed are skipped in the batting order, with no penalty.

15. G6 Only the manager, or acting manager, may have a discussion with the umpire. Upon the first attempt by a coach to have a discussion with the umpire regarding the game, a warning will be issued to the coach and manager. Upon the second occurrence, said coach will be required to remain on the bench for the remainder of the game. G10 The bench areas is reserved for players, coaches, and managers. All players should be on the bench when not batting, in the field or warming up. Managers and coaches may NOT stand in front of the out of play fences, or in the field of play, unless they are coaching a base, except for designated coaches in Future Stars, etc. After two warnings from the umpire, the manager or coach will be asked to leave the field of play. NOTE: This is not to be considered as an official ejection, unless the manager or coach will not leave. PT Girls 6 inning Game

17. 7&8’s -Wildcat and Wildkits

18. 9 & 10

19. American assoc. (AA) boys

20. Junior Girls

21. 11 & 12

22. Junior Boys- American/ National

23. Pre-Teen Girls

24. 13& 14

25. Pony Boys / Pony Girls

26. 14-17

29. Good Sportsmanship

30. How to be part of a Team

31. Practice makes you better at anything

32. Fun means enjoying what you do

33. Most Fun= Doing your Best

35. Operates 7 days a week- 8am-11pm

36. If you hear the alarm-

37. All must CLEAR the field

38. Stop the game- seek shelter

39. Building or Cars (not a convertible)

41. If strobe lights are flashing, do not take the field until an all clear is heard

42. If the weather is threatening, and no alarm, get off the field

43. Warning horn- like a car horn

44. 15 second blast

45. ALL CLEAR= 3 short blasts

47. Wins???

48. Organized

49. Have a plan

50. Be flexible

51. Communicate

52. Your expectations, needs, practices, games, changes

53. Don’t use the child – use handouts, emails, post game reminders

54. Enthusiastic

55. Make it fun; Recognize and Celebrate!!!!

56. Get Good Attendance at games and practices

57. Where were you?

58. The team really missed you!!

59. The players really needed you at the last game

61. “Correct” in private- not in public

62. “Correct” in practice

63. “Correct” as a group- not individually

64. “Correct” when you’ve cooled down

65. Positive Reinforcement

66. Catch them doing it right

67. Applaud the correct actions

68. Applaud at the “attempt”If Momma ain’t Happy, then Nobody Happy…

70. In Baseball, quick decisions have to be made by an umpire almost every 30-40 seconds

71. Usually in front of 40-50 people

72. Half of which want to disagree

73. Accept their decisions unequivocably

75. 2009 Points of Emphasis G8.3 All players must be in full uniform provided by the league to participate in a game. This includes socks and hats/visors. Ankle socks are not to be worn. No modifications or cut sleeves on the jerseys will be allowed. G10 The bench area is reserved for players, coaches and managers. All players should be on the bench when not batting, in the field or warming up. Managers and coaches may NOT stand in front of the out of play fences, or in the field of play, unless they are coaching a base, except for designated coaches in future stars, etc. Coaches may not sit on chairs or buckets in the field of play or in non designated bench areas, such as the batters on deck cage. Rule 1.11-j Players must not wear watches, rings, pins, jewelry, or any other ornamental or plastic or metallic items. This includes plastic, elastic or cloth wrist bands and chokers. Athletic wrist bands are allowed. Cloth and elastic hair ties are allowed if they do not include metal or plastic.

76. 2009 Points of Emphasis OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball, impedes the progress of any runner. A fake tag is considered obstruction. (NOTE: Obstruction shall be called on a defensive player who blocks off a base, base line or home plate from a base runner while not in possession of the ball.) Rule 7.08-a (4) Any runner is out when the runner slides head first while advancing. (Leagues with players 12 years old or younger)

78. Parent Meeting

79. Parent Letter

80. Season Schedule

81. Practices, Games, Picture day, Birthdays

82. Phone numbers, emails,

84. Parent Meeting

85. Parent Letter

86. Season Schedule

87. Practices, Games, Picture day, Birthdays

88. Phone numbers, emails,

89. Treats ScheduleEncourage Treat Spontaneity !!!!

91. What happens if parent is delayed in pick-up

92. Never leave a kid alone before or after a game

93. Eye Contact –transfer- NO BLIND DROP-OFFS

95. Oh No …We don’t Have an Ump What do We do????

98. Things to Remember Keep the games moving Be organized and prepared. Request assistance from parents as needed. Have someone warm-up the pitcher Let the players know in advance of what position they will be playing. Use a small white board for positions and batting order. Assign a parent to assist with the catchers equipment Move the team away from the field for the post game talk (if there is another game to follow)

99. Please Do This Each manager shall submit their official roster to their League President no later than the start of their 1st regular season game. All rostered players must be listed on the scoresheet. If a player is absent, the reason should be noted, if known Late arrivals/early departures

100. Remember No player shall be out of the game defensively for two consecutive innings NO DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTIONS CAN BE MADE FROM THE BENCH DURING AN INNING, EXCEPT FOR DISABILITY ALL BATTING ORDERS WILL BE PROGRESSIVE

101. REMEMBER The behavior of all managers and coaches shall be governed by standards of good sportsmanship. Specifically, the following behavior is prohibited :

102. Ultimate NO NOs A. Profanity B. Abusive language C. Smoking during games while on the field or bench area D. Baiting of umpires E. Fighting F. Alcoholic beverages or any illegal substances G. "Taunting" of opposition players

103. TALKING POINTS IDIOTS UNIFORM ALTERATIONS/white shirts LATE ARRIVALS/EARLY LEAVE School Night Curfews (LIT FIELDS ONLY) Schedule Umpires -Pay Slips - Attire Pre Game Set up - Take down - Practice Soft Toss Box Keys JEWELRY Chain of Communication

104. Post Season Playoffs; July 5-15; BOR. All-Star Selection meeting; Time/Location TBD. Purpose of themeeting:o In- House All-Star Team Gala; July 16-17o YE Travel Team PR Summer Sizzler JulyWARRIORS /PISTOLS

105. 2011 Rule Changes for 2011 Season G4.3 (add) The visiting team shall be responsible for inspecting the field for obvious hazards before the game AND raking/leveling the batters boxes and pitching rubber/mound area after the game. G7.1 ...The score MUST be verified by the managers after each half-inning... G12 (add) If a regulation game, including extra innings, is suspended due to weather conditions, curfew, darkness or time limits and the score is tied, the game shall be declared complete and a tie will be recorded in the standings.

106. 2011 G13.1 A team shall play with 8 players. G13.2 (in part) If a manager anticipates he will not have eight (8) players at the next game, he/she can request the League President to call up one (1) player. G23 (in part) All players in attendance must be out of the game defensively for at least one inning. Penalty: Forfeit Changes for Special Rules for Individual Leagues: All Softball Leagues: Field Dimensions and Equipment: (add) The batter and all base runners must wear a batter’s helmet and all pitchers must wear a protective mask. Junior Softball: 6 (d) A league age 9 year old must pitch one (1) complete inning per game. (3 consecutive outs must be obtained while 9 year old deliver the pitch. Pre-Teen Softball: 5 (a) (add) Runners who leave the base early will be called out. Dead Ball. All runners and batter return to positions held before ball was pitched. Little Sluggers: (add) The Little Sluggers League is intended to accommodate 6 year olds too advanced for Future Stars and 7 year old boys not yet ready for Wildcat. Players are limited to 1 year participation in the Little Sluggers League.

107. 2011 AA League: 5 (b) (add) Runners who leave the base early will be warned by the umpire. Junior Boys League: 4 (b) (in part) …If a player arrives after the start of the 4th inning, he cannot enter the game.

108. First Aid Procedures See rules link on website for info

109. U Reserve See separate U reserve link

110. How to run a practice Please see various web site links for ideas

111. FINALLY Opening Night Fall Ball Injuries Equipment Follow The Rules Head Lice Double Base SPONSORS Questions