Bullock Creek Little League 2021 Coaches Meeting April

Bullock Creek Little League 2021 Coaches Meeting April 10, BC Couth Concession Pav

BCLL: 2021 Team/Player Info • Over 318 kids and 37 teams • Tee-ball 12 - Teams (78) • CP Baseball 4 Teams (39), KP Baseball 5 Teams (42) • Minor Baseball 5 Teams (52), Major Baseball 1 Team (13) • Junior Baseball 1 Team (14) • CP Softball 5 Teams (39) • Minor Softball 3 Teams (27) • Major Softball 1 Team (12)

BCLL FIELD LOCATIONS

2 mi north of M-20 Midland NELL & FNWLL Bullock Creek Little League Orr Road Coleman Road r BC South Park 3342 E. Miller Rd ve Ri BCHS e se Pine River Elementary BCMS BC Elementary as w ba Homer Twp. Park 221 S. Homer Rd tta Floyd Elementary Ti BC West Park 87 S. 5 Mile Rd Breckenridge Schools Hemlock Schools M-46 Gratiot Road

2017 BCLL South Park – 3342 E. Miller Road Entrance from New School Property E Miller Road New Equip Shed Major SB Cages Minor SB Minor BB TB Cages Major BB CP/KP BB

BCLL West Park – 87 S. 5 Mile Road Entrance from S. 5 Mile CP/KP BB Minor BB Cages Tee-Ball Major BB JK

Homer Twp. Park – 221 S. Homer Road Cages Junior BB SB SB Tee-Ball JK

BCLL LEAGUE INFORMATION Important Dates

Post-Season Tournaments • BCLL will host the following tournaments in 2021 – June 4 -6 , Girls 10 U & 12 U Softball* – June 4 -6 , Boys 10 U & 12 U Baseball – June 26 -27 or 18 -19 Girls 8 U Softball – June 26 -27 or 18 -19 Boys 8 U Baseball

Equipment and uniforms • Equipment – Pick up date 4. 10. 21 an equipment bag will Each bag will include practice & game balls, catcher’s gear for kid pitch & up, helmets and LL approved USA bat – You must sign-out your bag with Mike Weideman or League rep (weideman 32@yahoo. com, 989 -859 -3484). – Equipment and bags are inventoried before sign-out and after turn-in. – It is VERY IMPORTANT that you turn it in at the end of the season after your last game!!! • Uniforms Baseball: receives team jersey & hat Softball: receives team jersey & socks Tee ball: receives team jersey & hat

LITTLE LEAGUE® USA BASEBALL BAT STANDARD in 2021 SEASON • Only USA-Stamped Bats will be allowed for ALL Tball and Baseball play • Umpires will be instructed to enforce this rule • BCLL is providing a USA-Stamped Bat for each Tball and Baseball Team

Umpires • • Rob Bullock will manage Umpire Training & Scheduling. A master list of all umpires will be provided to all coaches Robert Bullock will pre-schedule Umpires for all games Coaches can confirm with assigned ump as desired – In the case of a “no-show”, the COACH is responsible to arrange a replacement • Umpires will be required to turn in a weekly timesheet, signed by the coaches, to receive their check – MORE TO FOLLOW

Raffle Tickets • As part of the registration process, each family paid $50 for 10 raffle tickets • Families encouraged to PICKUP THEIR TICKET BUNDLE @ Evaluations and DRAFT DAY. • Coaches will help distribute what is not picked up to players • Families can choose to keep the tickets and enter the drawing, or sell the tickets to recover the $50 • Tickets to be turn in by each player/parent at White Labeled drop boxes at BC South & BC West. • The drawing will be on the day after Opening Day. Each Winner will be notified

Getting help … • Rules for ALL Divisions will be on BCLL Website updated by April 16 th: Bullock Creek Little League > Home • Game issues (scheduling, rules, disputes), Player or Parent Issues – League Coordinators: Katharine Johnson (BB) or Nick Strayer (SB) • If unsure or if it is necessary to escalate, contact Joe Richards {Vice President} or Jeff Kikta {President}

Safety Information Mike Weideman

COVID Protocols for 2021 • • • We will follow the guidance of the State of Michigan; this is the recommendation of Little League State of Michigan guidance is updated on occasion and found on their website at Michigan. gov/coronavirus Guidance below is as of Feb 8, 2021 – note that baseball is considered a noncontact, outdoor sport for our purposes

COVID Protocols for 2021 • Given State guidance, here additional clarifications and direction: 1. Practice Safe Individual Behaviors: a. Wash hands frequently and cover coughs and sneezes b. Do not share equipment that are difficult to clean (catcher’s gear, helmets, gloves); Bats should be cleaned a sanitizing wipe in between uses if shared. c. Use separate towels, clothing or other items used to wipe faces or hands. d. Players are encouraged to provide their own food, drinks, and/or water 2. Protective Measures: a. Players are not required to wear a mask while in the field, at bat or on base, as long as they maintain ~6 feet of separation; they may wear one in these situations if they desire b. Players are required to wear masks while in the dugout c. Umpires, coaches, volunteers on the field are required to wear a mask d. Spectators are required to wear a mask if < 6 feet from spectators outside of their immediately household e. Baseballs should be swapped & wiped each half inning f. Disinfectant wipes should be available in each dugout, bathroom and concessions areas

Concussion Training • http: //www. cdc. gov/concussion/Heads. Up/online_training. html Select HEADS UP icon to launch training module for coaches

Concussion Program • Communicate Concussion Risks – Immediate danger signs (emergency) and long-term accumulative effects • Avoiding Concussions – Proper sliding, contact rules, low tags, looking in during a steal play, pitchers/catchers and batted balls, priorities for pop-ups, optional facemask • Remove from Play Criteria – Training will cover the details – Coaches should consult with parents during evaluation – Coaches are authorized to declare a “suspected concussion” • Only “appropriate health professionals” can diagnose a concussion – Suspected concussions must be reported to the League by e-mail, so we comply with “return to play” requirements • Return to Play Requirements – Only “appropriate health professionals” can authorize return to play after the coach has declared a “suspected concussion”

Lightning Protocol: If You See It, Flee It; If You Hear It, Clear it • Track approaching storms with radar apps. Lightning monitors available at ball fields • Evacuate fields when storms are <10 miles away: Have players and spectators go to enclosed building or to cars with windows rolled up • Clear fields immediately if thunder is heard or lightning seen nearby! • Wait 30 minutes before returning to play after last sign of lighting/thunder activity in your area • Rain-outs will be announced by 5 pm via website & email

Injury Response and Reporting • Do not hesitate to call 911 if serious injury has occurred • Activities / Reporting sheet available at Concessions or from Mike Weideman or any Board member. ALL INJURIES MUST BE REPORTED (if you're not sure, play it safe and fill out an injury reporting sheet) • Player information (Name, address, phone number) • Type of injury. First aid required? Professional medical treatment required? • Type of incident and location.

Background Checks & Concussion Training Little League International’s Child Protection Program is clear: All local Little Leagues are required to conduct background checks on managers, coaches, board of directors' members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with, players or teams. *BCLL will conduct background checks on ALL Head & Asst Coaches* • CDC Online Concussion Training Course - Coaches • Volunteer Application (You should have received an email link)

COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Coach’s Responsibilities BE Be a POSITIVE Influence at all times! COMMUNICATE Communicate with parents by March (sample letter available) Team responsibilities TEAM FIELD PREP ESCALATE • Drag/rake infield and base paths, line, chalk field (home team) • Both Teams rake once game has concluded (Visitor) • Pick up ALL trash after game from dugouts (Both) Regular field maintenance - Mow as scheduled or needed Escalate issues to appropriate Board Members if you are having trouble • We’re here for the kids ~ to make them better and to always have fun

Coaches Corner 2021 • “Coaches Corner” is on the BCLL Blue Sombrero site. • Included will be added resources: Website Links, How to coach your team per age level, Helpful Apps, Line-up cards, Field Cards, Pitch Count Sheets etc… * (still being updated for 2021 - should be 100% by April 16 th)* • If you have any suggestions, please email VP Joe Richards: richardsjoe 79@yahoo. com

Coaching Tasks • Teaching Fundamentals of the Sport • Stress of the Importance of Good Sportsmanship & Team players • Look at the “bigger” picture and always remember we are here for the kids • Communication is KEY- keep communication high and stress participation from players & parents

Team Assignments Minors, Majors & Junior Baseball Minors & Major Softball

TEAMS ASSIGNED for T-ball, Coach Pitch & Kid Pitch {BB & SB} • Eligible players randomly assigned to teams with ages of players balanced for each team • Parent-Coaches assigned to the team with their child • Reasonable requests will be honored as much as possible * (i. e. , siblings, ride sharing, etc. ) • Minor Divisions & Up- The board will draft teams, other than player to head coach of team- no other requests will be granted for the sake of keeping teams as fair as possible

Thank You for Coaching! • You are LEADERS in our league & community. • Our kids will benefit from your commitment, leadership and positive energy. YOU set the tone for our league. • Our success relies on good COMMUNICATION. Please pay attention to league emails and stay in touch with your families. • As we all know – we will face challenges to maintain our composure with opposing spectators, coaches and umpires – but please –think of the kids first and the impression YOU will leave with them. • Always represent yourself and BCLL well.

That’s a Wrap. Thank you!!!