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ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
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I.
PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM
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II.
MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Page 3
III.
PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Page 4
IV.
ORGANIZATION OF TEAMS
Page 4-5
V.
EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS
Page 5
VI.
ORGANIZATION OF THE GAME
Page 6
VII.
REQUIRED PLAYTIME, ETC.
Page 6
VIII.
PLAYERS REQUIRED FOR GAME/AVAILABLE PLAYERS
Page 6
IX.
PLAYERS AND SUBSTITUTES
Page 6-7
X.
OFFICIAL GAME (CALLED GAMES, TIME LIMIT, RUN RULE) Page 7
XI.
PLAYING FIELD AND GROUND CONDITIONS
Page 7-8
XII.
SCORE KEEPING
Page 8
XIII.
SEASON AND STANDING
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XIV.
TOURNAMENT
Page 9
XV.
UMPIRES
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XVI.
RULE COMMITTEE
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SPECIAL DIVISION AND
PROCEDURES
T-BALL AND COACH-PITCH DIVISION
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CO-ED NOVICE
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ELEMENTARY GIRLS
Page 12
INTERMEDIATE GIRLS
Page 13
SENIOR GIRLS
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MODIFIED PITCH RULE Appendix
A
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DAVENPORT ASSOCIATED DADS’
CLUB
ZERO TOLERANCE
POLICY
THIS POLICY SHOULD BE READ
AND FOLLOWED BY ALL PERSONS PARTICIPATING IN ANY DAVENPORT DAD’S CLUB
SPORT.
Before, during, and after the game the following will be
enforced:
1.
No player, coach, assistant,
parents, or spectator shall make insulting or negative remarks, directly or
indirectly to or about opposing players, officials, or spectators or commit
other acts that could be considered unsportsmanlike.
2.
Player, coach, assistant,
parent or spectator shall not directly or indirectly make comments to or about
the
officiating crew or otherwise badger the
officiating crew.
3.
Officials will give one
warning to a coach or other person(s) for misconduct. Upon second infraction, the
coach or
person(s) will
be ejected from the game site and subject to further disciplinary action. If further misconduct occurs the game
may be forfeited.
4.
Penalty for violating rules
of conduct or the tolerance policy will lead to the temporary or permanent
expulsion
of anyone involved. If violation is
from a player or parent/spectator, the decision will be made by the Dads’ Club
Board and the Youth Sports Director.
If the rules of conduct are violated by a coach, the decision for
temporary or permanent expulsion will be made by the N.Y.S.C.A. committee along
with the Youth Sports Director.
5.
Penalties for violations
occur following a game will be enforced during the next game.
6.
If a problem exists
regarding the interpretation of a playing rule, the umpire’s call will
stand. The head coach may speak
with the umpire in a sportsmanlike manner at the end of the game to discuss the
rule.
7. If
there is a physical altercation between a coach, other team representative or an
official, they are subject to
suspension upon
review of the N.Y.S.C.A. committee and the Youth Sports Director.
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DAVENPORT ASSOCIATED DADS’
CLUB
YOUTH SOFTBALL PROGRAM
GENERAL GUIDELINES
I.
PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE OF
THE PROGRAM
We will make
our game fun for our players, not a glory for ourselves, we will, by our actions
and attitudes practice true sportsmanship, remembering that by our examples, we
are teaching the young and contributing to the forming of their character. We will teach our young players to win
with humility and to lose gracefully.
We will strive to teach the skills of the game with patience and
understanding. We will praise when
deserved and encourage, not condemn, when a mistake is made. We will remember that the feelings and
welfare of our players are far more important than the outcome of the
game.
These are the
truths that the Associated Dads’ Club is dedicated to and they will be followed
by one and all without fail.
II
COACHES/MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Each
manager is personally responsible to read these guidelines, the Official Rule
Book, any information sheets provided and information on schedules. All Coaches and Managers should fully
understand the Dads’ Club Program.
B. It is the
Coach and Manager’s responsibility to make certain that each player on his/her
roster is eligible. Any ineligible
player in any game will cause a forfeit.
C. Make
certain that each player follows the uniform and dress codes, jewelry off, no
metal spikes, etc. See appendix A
for disciplinary measures.
D.
There must be one ADULT, 18 or older, at all practices,
games and team activities. In the
absence of an ADULT the game will be forfeited.
E. Each
Coach/Manager is personally responsible for his conduct and sportsmanship as
well as that of his/her coaching assistants, players, parents and other
spectators. Abusive language or
actions, which are not becoming of good sportsmanship, will not be
tolerated. See Appendix A for
disciplinary measures. For
disciplinary purposes any manager who allows misconduct shall be disciplined the
same as if he/she were guilty of the misconduct.
F. Set
a good example for the players and fans.
This means ALWAYS acting and dressing in good taste, to at least the
degree required of players and NO USE OF
PROFANE OR ABUSIVE LANGUAGE, NO BEER, LIQUOR OR TOBACCO CONSUMED DURING GAMES OR
PRACTICES, NOR AROUND THE TEAM.
Coaches may wear shorts.
G. See that
every player plays at least his or her required time in every game (league or
tournament) providing they have fulfilled the required guidelines set for all
players.
H. Require
that team members and fans pick up their litter after each game. It takes only a couple of minutes and
helps keep our parks and schools clean. Take a sack with you if there are no
garbage cans at your diamond.
I.
Assist in controlling games by appropriate constructive,
gentlemanly/ladylike discussions, by expressing appreciation for their efforts,
by providing any assistance that they request. Never attempt to discuss rules or rule
interpretations unless you have your rule book in hand and can show the umpire
the correct rule. No such
discussions shall ever be allowed to delay or impede the game.
J.
Work with other
managers and parents to maintain and upgrade the diamond to which your team is
assigned. It is important to
obtain permission from schools or to the Park and Recreation Department before
making physical changes.
K.
Coaches, players, and spectators will not dispute or argue
calls by umpires. Any manager or
spectator violating any DADS’ CLUB provision, official rules is abusive to
umpires or players, or that threaten an umpire with any form of violence
(physical or mental) will be subject to denial of further participation in any
DADS’ CLUB program.
L. This
decision will be made by the N.Y.S.C.A. committee and/or Youth Sports Director
if it is a coach and the executive board and/or Youth Sports Director if it is
anyone other than a coach.
Youth Sports Director has authority to suspend, pending hearing.
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III. PLAYER
ELIGIBILITY
A. Boys and
girls who wish to take part in the DADS’ CLUB program must be enrolled in and
actively attending any school currently in the Greater Associated DADS’ CLUB
area. This includes: Davenport, Walcott, Buffalo,
Blue Grass, Durant, North Scott, Bettendorf and areas by their schools (others
on a request and approval basis).
January graduates are eligible for the senior program.
B. Boys
and girls must play in the division which corresponds with their grade at the
time of sign-ups. Divisions
are:
DIVISION
YEAR/GRADE
MAX. ROSTER
T-Ball
Pre-School 4 & 5 yr. Olds
14
Coach Pitch
K & 1st
14
Co-Ed Novice
2nd & 3rd
14
Elementary Girls
4th & 5th
14
Elementary Boys
4th & 5th
14
Intermediate Girls
6th, 7th, & 8th
16
Intermediate Boys
6th, 7th, & 8th
16
Senior Girls
9th, 10th, 11th, &
12th
18
Senior Boys
9th, 10th, 11th, &
12th
18
All
Divisions
A player may play on an independent team at the same time they
participate on a Dad’s Club team.
The only
restriction is that the independent (competitive) player may not be
allowed to pitch in the Dad’s Club game.
C.
Players must have presented an official contract signed by a
parent or guardian and the fee paid BEFORE taking part in any practice or
game.
D.
Players must play on a team from their own school with the
following exceptions:
1.
If a school does not have enough players to make up a complete
team, their players will be placed on a team as near their
neighborhood as possible.
2.
Children and grandchildren of coaches and managers may play on
their parent/grandparent’s team, even if out of the
school
area.
3. Players who transfer
to another school area, public or private, and have played two years with the
same team, may if they
desire, play their third year with that team.
4.
Players who attend school out of their neighborhood school area,
such as Lincoln, home school or special school
arrangements, may sign up with what would normally be their
school.
E.
A player, coach or umpire who is bleeding or who has blood on his uniform
shall be prohibited from participating further in the game until appropriate
treatment can be administered. If
medical care of treatment care is administered in a reasonable length of time,
the individual will not have to leave the game. The length of time that is considered
reasonable is left to the umpire’s judgment. All blood on the uniform and person must
be washed off before reentering the game.
IV. ORGANIZATION OF
TEAMS
A. The school
coordinator or school’s DADS’ CLUB (if one exists) will be responsible for
getting and returning the contracts for their school and seeing that teams are
divided in accordance with the guidelines below. All contracts and money are to be handed
into the League Chairperson for the Associated Dads’ Club on the designated turn
in night.
B. The
School Coordinator will solicit the cooperation of the school principal and
physical education instructor in enrolling and dividing
teams.
C. Every
boy and girl who wishes to sign up for DADS’ CLUB will be assigned to a
team. No tryouts will be
held.
D. There
is no guarantee that a child will be on the same team as previous. Teams shall be selected by grades, with
(as possible) an equal number of boys/girls from each grade. Every attempt MUST be made to balance
teams.
E.
Players will not be switched from one team to another once teams
are turned in.
F.
Players must present their contract and fees by the deadline. A late fee may be assessed. Late contracts may or may not be
accepted. Additions to existing
teams may only be done through the Dad’s Club
office.
G. Teams
shall be named. No commercial
sponsors shall be allowed for team names or uniforms or
hats.
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H. No
new teams may be organized and added to a division AFTER final roster turn in to
the Association.
I.
Rosters are subject to approval by the Youth Sports Director. The Youth Sports Director may rule a
transfer of players for valid reasons, such as a change of residence or to
balance teams. Rosters for schools
not following the provisions for distribution will be redone by the league
coordinator or youth sports director.
J.
Exceptions and additions to rosters after the deadline or the
start of the season may be made, under the following circumstances, with
approval of the Youth Sports Director:
1.
If an otherwise eligible youth moves into the Davenport Community School
District and/or Scott County, they
may be
added to a team that is in need of players.
2.
If a team’s roster falls below 12 players, that team may request
to have players added to bring its roster up to 12. No player shall be added after the
completion of the regular season to begin tournament play. This player must meet the player
eligibility rules.
V. EQUIPMENT AND
UNIFORMS
A. ALL DADS’
CLUB PLAYERS MUST WEAR:
1.
T-Ball, Coach Pitch,
Co-Ed Novice, Elementary and Intermediate participants are required to
wear the Dad’s Club all sports reversible shirt.
2.
A six inch (minimum) number must be pressed or sewn on the center
back of the shirt so that it is clearly visible (no markers) for the High School
divisions. T-Ball, Coach Pitch,
Elementary and Intermediate are not required to have numbers on
shirts.
3.
Shoes with Velcro fasteners or that tie must be worn. Soles may be smooth with rubber cleats
(no hard wedged shaped
plastic).
Metal of any description is illegal.
4.
ASA/USSSA approved batting helmets must be worn. Batting helmets are mandatory for Co-Ed
Novice through High
School. Helmets are
recommended for Pre-K & Coach Pitch but are not mandatory.
B.
Catchers in all divisions except t-ball must wear chest
protectors, catcher’s mask and glove.
Throat protectors are required in all divisions which wear a catcher’s
mask.
C.
T-Ball and Coach pitch will use an 11” incrediball. Co-Ed Novice and Elementary Girls will
use an 11” softball. Intermediate girls and Senior Girls will
use a 12” softball.
D. It is
the responsibility of each school’s DADS’ CLUB to provide team equipment for
their own teams. Neither the school
system
nor the Associated Dads’ Club; provide equipment. The Associated Dads’ Club does provide
rule books for manager/coaches.
E.
Breaking into an equipment box by a coach, manager or player will
be just cause for removal from the DADS’ CLUB program.
F.
NO JEWELERY OF ANY KIND MAY BE WORN. THIS INCLUDES EARRINGS. THEY MAY NOT BE COVERED BY TAPE,
BAND-AIDS, ETC. NO HAIR ACCESSORIES
MAY BE WORN.
G. Allow
safety approved non-reflective (non-mirror) sunglasses for defensive team
only.
H.
Safety bases will be used for all levels except T-Ball and Coach
Pitch.
I.
Batting helmets are mandatory for all divisions except T-Ball and
Coach Pitch.
J.
No wood or aluminum hardball bats are allowed. Penalty is immediate ejection of the bat
and the batter is out. If second
offense then the coach and/or manager will be ejected.
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VI. ORGANIZATION OF THE
GAME
A. The Dads’
Club rulebook handed out to coaches and managers will be used by all
divisions.
B. The
first team listed on the schedule is the home team.
C. Home
team will use the third base line area and arrange for keeping the OFFICIAL
SCORE SHEET. OFFICIAL SCORE
SHEET WILL BE HANDED INTO THE UMPIRE AT
THE END OF THE GAME.
D. Games
will start on time. If a team is
not ready to play at scheduled starting time, they will forfeit the game. When more than one game is scheduled,
between game warm ups will be allowed for both teams only as time permits as
determined by the umpire. Game time
is PLAY BALL time. All score
sheets, coaches meetings, team warm-ups, etc., MUST be completed prior to game
time.
E.
Opposing managers must meet together with the umpire at home plate
prior to start of the game to discuss any questions or ground rules. Disciplinary actions, etc., must be made
known at this time.
VII. REQUIRED PLAY TIME,
ETC.
A. EVERY PLAYER ON EACH TEAM MUST BE PERMITTED
TO BAT AND PLAY TWO FULL INNINGS IN EVERY GAME, provided they have attended
practice sessions and followed the DADS’ CLUB provision for proper dress,
behavior, etc.
TO AVOID THE SAME
PLAYER PLAYING THE MINIMUM EACH GAME, A PERSON PLAYING ONLY TWO INNINGS MAY NOT
DO SO AGAIN UNTIL ALL PLAYERS ON THE TEAM HAVE ALSO TAKEN THEIR TURN PLAYING
ONLY TWO INNINGS. EQUAL PLAYING
TIME FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS IS THE DADS’ CLUB RULE. Playing time may be less in
disciplinary circumstances.
However, before playing time is
decreased, the player, player’s parents and Youth Sports Director must be
notified with the problem and corrective action wanting to be taken. The Youth Sports Director will have the
final word on discipline.
B.
T-Ball and Coach Pitch will follow the half-time rule (see D
below). A player scheduled to bat
in the bottom of the inning, in which home team is ahead so the game is over,
does not count as an at bat.
C. DADS’
CLUB will not use a designated hitter (DH) in any division.
D.
T-Ball/Coach Pitch half time rule: At the end of three (3) full innings or
30 minutes (whichever come first), substitutes will enter
the game for designated starters in the field. A continuous batting line up will be
used.
E.
Dad’s Club will use the modified fast pitch rule. This eliminates the
windmill delivery (See Appendix A)
VIII. PLAYERS REQUIRED FOR GAME
AND AVAILABLE PLAYERS:
A.
Intermediate and Sr. High teams must have seven or more players to
start, continue, and finish a game.
A team having less than seven players during the course of a game may
finish the same, but will forfeit such game, seven to zero.
B. All
age divisions will field 10 players under regular circumstances.
C.
Coaches/Managers MUST notify one another prior to start of the
game of the following:
1.
Number of players present who will play and any players present
who will NOT play and why.
2.
A list of player’s names & numbers MUST be present to the
official scorekeeper and the opposing team ten minutes
prior to
the starting time of the game.
Designate those not playing and why.
IX. PLAYERS AND
SUBSTITUTES:
A. Coaches and
Managers must see that substitutions are reported to the OFFICIAL SCOREKEEPER
and to the OPPOSING TEAM or they will be considered illegal and treated as
batting out of order.
B. All
divisions will have unlimited substitution in the outfield/infield positions,
only between innings unless due to injury.
C.
T-Ball and Coach Pitch division half-time rule substitutes will
enter game after three (3) full innings or 30 minutes for designated
starters.
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D. All
divisions will use the continuous batting order. All players eligible shall be put into
the starting batting order. Any
players arriving to the game after the start may be added to the bottom of the
batting order when the coach feels it is appropriate. All players are required to play two
innings of defense. Any player
leaving before the end of the game for any reason shall be dropped from the
batting order at that point with no penalty being assessed. No defensive player may be removed from
the field until the completion of an inning. (Exception: Injuries that would force the removal or
the need of the player to leave the game location.)
E.
All pitches must be delivered in a legal manner to the
batter. Intentional walks are NOT
allowed in Dads’ Club.
F.
If the ball slips from the pitcher’s hand during his/her delivery,
a ball is declared on the batter, the ball will remain in play and the runners
may advance at their own risk.
IX. OFFICIAL GAME (CALLED GAMES,
TIME LIMIT AND RUN
RULE):
A. Regulation
games will consist of seven innings unless:
1.
Called because of time limit. NO INNING SHALL BE STARTED AFTER ONE HOUR AND
TWENTY MINUTES. The inning is
over and the next inning started, at the time of the last out of the
inning. The umpire has authority to
extend the game time for extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are defined as
a delay of the game for reasons which are not under the control of the coach,
manager or umpire.
2.
T-Ball and Coach Pitch will
have a ONE HOUR limit
3.
Game will be considered official and complete if called after FIVE innings for any reason including
time limit, weather
conditions, darkness, run rule, etc.
4.
A game going less than five innings and being called for time limit will
also be official and considered complete.
5. If a game is
tied after seven innings and there is time remaining to start another inning,
the “universal tie breaker” will be
in
effect. The last batter to make an
out for the visiting team will be placed at second base when this inning
begins. The
team at bat will have the opportunity to score the runner and any
other runners while using their three outs. The home
team will be given the same opportunity. If at the end of that one inning the
game ends in a tie, it will be considered a
complete game. If a team is
in a tie-breaker and the absent player is the one who should begin the inning at
second base,
do
not declare an out. Instead, place
on second base one player whose name precedes the absent players name in the
line-
up.
6.
Official complete games which end in a tie shall be given one
point credit for league standings.
7.
League point standings for Intermediate and Sr. High are as
follows:
WIN = 3 po | 
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