Don Victoria Softball League

Don Victoria Softball League


April 4, 2011

Coaches Meeting for

T-Ball Coaches

Agenda

Introductions League Structure & Overview Play & Learn Format Role of Convenor

– How to deal with problems Review of League rules

– Insurance/Umpires Equipment management Wrap-up

DVSL Coaches’ Meeting

Welcome and Introductions


Overview of League & Structure

Shannon Brooks

2011Don Victoria Softball League Executive

President - Shannon Brooks UIC – Brian Cook Treasurer- Karen Fraser Equip.& Fac.- Tony Devine Web-master- Linden Hilson Secretary- Juanita Devine Sponsor coordinator - Michele

Garret Coach & Convenor coordinator

– Dan Leliever

Trophy Coordinator- Liz Fusco T-Ball convenor- Jennifer

Woodward Mite convenor - Jeff Steele Girls convenor- Ruby Ward Boys convenor- TBC

Gen. Assistance members: – Victoria Cook- Linda Griffiths


What’s New in 2011 Continuing to implement Let’s Play curriculum at T-

Ball On-Line Registration Registration ↑

– 6 T- Ball teams– 4 Co-ed Mite teams– 5 Youth Boys Teams– 4 Youth Girls Teams– 7 Adult Teams


Important dates for 2011

April 18 - Season begins

May 9-10 - Picture Day

June 25 - Championship Day


Team Selection Balancing

– Age range– Size and skill

Promoting Safety

- Everyone feels included


Coaches package Coaches Duties Rules for the League - Refer to website Team List & Contact Info Team Schedule Parent Letter Exec Info & Contact Info Equipment Maintenance Info Score Sheets ( above T-Ball )

T-Ball – Play & Learn

What is play to learn?

Designed and endorsed by Softball Canada Focus on Fun, Action & Positive atmosphere Non stressful way to learn the basics of

softball

More info can be found at WWW.softball.ca


Coaches Duties


Role of Convenor


Role of Convenor

Represents coaches/players at Exec. Comm. Mtgs. and communicates league info back to coaches

Oversees conduct of team players, coaches and parents

Assists Coaches in player/parent disciplinary matters Collects and maintains info re teams results for

Division


To Play or not to Play!!


Cancelations due to weather or park conditions – Who decides & when

Home team coach & UIC

– Who Needs to know Other coach Players UIC Convenor


To Play or not to play!

Can be rescheduled if both teams agree

Coaches can decide amongst themselves – please let convener & UIC know what you decide

For T-ball – Cold weather may also be a consideration.


Review of League Rules

Brian Cook


League Equipment

Tony Devine


Team Equipment Team bags available for pick up today

Do not remove team tag #

Use League issued/approved equipment

Content list provided for reference

Carry an old blanket or sleeping bag for cool nights


Different sizes of helmets and bats provided

1 set Shin Guards and a Chest protector provided

Adjust straps on shin guards (no knots)

Contact Equipment manager re size concerns


Integrated back-catchers helmets & masks

Straps on batters helmets

Safe bases ( above T-Ball level)


Preparing the field: Home team prepares park for game Allow 15 minutes for preparation Carry a rake and shovel if possible Hammer & Tape measure provided Distance from pitcher’s mound to home plate measured from

back of home plate Use foul posts as a guide when available


Use hammers to secure base spikes Protect base straps when hammering in base

spikes Check dug-out and field for equipment before

leaving park Dry wet equipment. Trade damaged equipment for a replacement


Clean equipment bag at end of season

Return equipment on Championship day


Getting started

Tips for Practices

What has worked for you?


Celebrate success no matter how big or small.

Questions?

Spring Ball is unpredictable

Be Prepared!

Softball is a family activity!

Encourage family involvement


Final Thoughts Consider providing a parent letter Consider having a treat list for games. Have a

parent organize. Have a plan for communicating cancellations Look for ways to recognize achievements Have fun, you’ll get back more than you give Share your experiences & stories with friends and

family

Resources for coaches

DVSL Coaches package Other League Coaches Sample parent letter on DVSL Website Local Library for books on coaching softball Softball Ontario Resources available for loan from

Executive Websites:

– www.y-coach.com– www.game-ex.com/drills– www.specialolympics.org/softball.apex– www.oasa.ca/links

Lets Play Ball!!!!

Have a great season !

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