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Members are invited to Board meetings and may be heard on any such matter during the open forum portion of the meeting. DUAL SERVICE The BAC Traveling Baseball Board positions of President, Majors Director and Minors Director may not serve as a head or assistant coach during the period in which he or she serves on the Board. In addition no other Board member may serve as head coach during their period of service. COACH SERVICE Head coaches are limited to three years of service on the same team, provided a qualified replacement has applied. PLAYER GUIDELINES Traveling Baseball, to stay consistent with league and state rules, uses the age of the child and not their school year. The registration form lists the cut-off dates for each age level. The only exception that is made is for a child with a birthday in the May 1 – Sept. 1 period, to be consistent with ISD 191 school start cut-off. A child with a birthday in this time period may choose to “play up” so he/she may play with current grade level, if currently in fourth grade or above. Once this option is taken, and if the player is selected for a traveling baseball team, the player must continue with this age level in his/her future years in Traveling Baseball. 1. 10-13 year old. Coaches shall develop players at two or more defensive positions. Coaches shall afford an opportunity at practice to develop all players who show a desire and the ability to pitch. Those that show they are capable should be given an opportunity to pitch during games. All teams are required to meet for practice at least once a week. Coaches are encouraged to vary the line-up sufficiently to ensure that no player remains in the same batting spot throughout the season. PLAYER GUIDELINES (continued) Coaches are required to provide equal defensive playing time to all players throughout the season. (Equal means within 5% of available innings throughout the entire season.) Barring injury, disciplinary action, vacation or illness no player should be denied the opportunity to participate in each game. The only exceptions shall be for tournaments played under 9-man rules. Head Coaches will record innings played by each player. 2. 14-15 year old. Players will play an average of at least three innings per game over the course of the season (excluding state and national tournaments). Head Coaches will record innings played by each player. Coaches are encouraged to vary the line-up sufficiently to ensure that no player remains in the same batting spot throughout the season. Coaches are encouraged to develop players at two or more defensive positions over the course of the season. All teams are required to meet for practice at least once a week. USE OF EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES All equipment owned by Burnsville Traveling Baseball shall be maintained by Burnsville Traveling Baseball, shall be labeled as belonging to Burnsville Traveling Baseball and shall be listed on a master inventory. No later than September 1 of each year an inventory shall be taken of all such equipment. The inventory shall be conducted by the equipment manager and the Major and Minor Directors, or by such other three persons as shall be appointed by the President. Those who conduct the inventory shall report any discrepancies to the President, who shall bring such matter to the Board’s attention. GRIEVANCE PROCESS Grievances raised by parents or players shall be resolved through the following process: Grievances should be raised initially with the head coach in a private and constructive fashion. If a conference with the coach does not lead to the resolution of the grievance, or if the parent/player is uncomfortable discussing the matter directly with the coach, the parent/player may raise the grievance with the Minor/Major Director, who will also involve the age director. If after discussion with the Minor/Major Director the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved, the parent may raise the grievance with the chair of the Grievance Committee who shall bring it before the Committee. The decision of the Committee shall be final. Grievances raised by coaches shall be resolved through the following process: Grievances should be raised initially with the parent in a private and constructive fashion. If a conference with the parent does not lead to the resolution of the grievance, or if the coach is uncomfortable discussing the matter directly with the parent/player, the coach may raise the grievance with the Minor/Major Director. If after the discussion with the Minor/Major Director the grievance is not satisfactorily resolved, the coach may raise the grievance with the chair of the Grievance Committee who shall bring it before the Committee. The decision of the Committee shall be final. TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION AND COSTS The following rules shall govern the participation in and payment of costs for state tournaments: Each team may add up to one additional tournament that is funded by someone other than Burnsville Traveling Baseball (team parents, corporate sponsor’s etc.), and must be approved by the Board in advance of registration. Individual teams may not engage in fund raising. An exception may be made for a team that has qualified for a national tournament if a fund raising proposal is developed according to Traveling Baseball procedures, and then presented to the BAC Board for their consideration and approval. Approval must be given by the BAC Board prior to any fund raising activity. TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION AND COSTS (continued) Burnsville Traveling Baseball will pay for a maximum of two state tournament entry fees, one of which may be an At-Large Bid. Two state tournament entry fees will be paid if the team qualifies for the tournaments in accordance with the following methods; Qualifies by finishing 4th or higher in a qualifying tournament and a bid is offered. Qualifies by league standing and a bid is offered. When the team is a state tournament host team and the tournament is hosted by Burnsville Traveling Baseball. If a team does not qualify for a state tournament by the previously listed methods, Burnsville Traveling Baseball will pay for 1 entry fee that is received as an at-large state tournament bid. If Burnsville Traveling Baseball is the host organization, the team at that age/level must play in the tournament. MEDICAL AND FAMILY EMERGENCY TRYOUT POLICY Players with a minimum of two previous consecutive years in the program who are unable to participate in the tryout process because of either a medical condition or a family illness or death may be placed on a team (A or B) under the following conditions: A specific written request by the player’s potential coach stating why he/she wishes the player to be placed on the team. A letter written by one of the player’s previous coaches stating why the placement of the player on that team is appropriate. The player has previously played during those past two consecutive seasons at the level (A or B) of the proposed placement. The Traveling Baseball Board approves of the request by a majority vote. Limitations on this policy are: A player may only be placed on a team under this policy once. A player on a ‘B’ team in either of the previous two seasons, may not be placed on an ‘A’ team under this policy, however a previous ‘A’ player may be placed at the ‘B’ level. Players who miss tryouts due to family vacations or other social, family or athletic commitments are not eligible for placement under this policy. The Board may require documentation to confirm the medical condition or family emergency. CODE OF CONDUCT PLAYERS Good Sportsmanship: Players shall show respect for the umpire, the opposing team, their coaches and their teammates at all times. Verbal abuse, profanity, throwing equipment or similar forms of disrespect will not be tolerated at any time and may, at the discretion of the coach, result in removal from the game or other sanction. Players may never argue with the umpire: any challenge or comment should be directed to the coach, who can determine whether to raise it with the umpire. Players shall keep in mind that they are representatives of our community and shall conduct themselves in a manner that will enhance the reputation of the community. Attendance: Players are responsible for being on time to all practices and games. The coach may impose sanctions to ensure compliance. Players must give their coach reasonable advance notice if he or she will be unable to attend any practice or game. 3. Substance Abuse: a) The possession, use or distribution and or sale of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substances is prohibited by players or other minors at all B.A.C. Traveling Baseball sponsored activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, games, tournaments, practices, parties and fundraisers. CODE OF CONDUCT PLAYERS (continued) b) Consequences for violating this policy include suspension and or expulsion from B.A.C. Traveling Baseball. In addition, illegal violations will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. c) Guidelines for violations are: Tobacco - One-week immediate suspension. Alcohol - One-month immediate suspension. Illegal Substances - Immediate expulsion for one-year. Repeat Offences – Expulsion of a minimum of one-year. PARENTS Good Sportsmanship: Parents shall show respect for the umpire, the opposing team, all players and the coaches. Verbal abuse, profanity, throwing equipment or similar forms of disrespect is not appropriate. Among other things, parents shall not harass the umpire or opposing team. The coach shall have the discretion to impose sanctions on the offending parent (or fan). Parents should raise all concerns, comments or complaints with the coach directly and in a private manner, rather than during the game or in front of others. Attendance: Parents should make a commitment to getting their children to practices and games on time. Substance Abuse: Parents and other adult spectators must not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances while attending any B.A.C. Traveling Baseball game or practice or while responsible for transportation of players or coaches. The possession, use, distribution and or sale of illegal substances are prohibited. Tobacco and alcohol products may not be used near the players’ bench area, viewing stands, or on the playing field. Consequences for violating this policy may include removal from the viewing area of the game or event and may include denial to attend future B.A.C. Traveling Baseball events. In addition, illegal violations will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency. CODE OF CONDUCT COACHES Conduct during games: Coaches should strive to foster their players’ self-confidence and engage in constructive rather than destructive criticism. Shouting at or berating a player (publicly or privately) is not acceptable. Coaches are discouraged from arguing with an umpire. Arguing judgment calls is not appropriate; discussing rule interpretations is. Any challenges should be conducted by the head coach and only in a dignified and respectful manner. Verbal abuse, profanity, throwing equipment or similar forms of disrespect will not be tolerated. Any coach who is ejected from a game for any reason other than safety concerns will, on the first such occasion, be called before the board and required to explain the circumstances; on the second such occasion, the Board shall remove the coach from his or her position. Attendance: Coaches should make a commitment to their team and to B.A.C. Traveling Baseball to attend practices and games. When a coach is unable to be in attendance a suitable replacement should be named. Substance Abuse: Coaches must not be under the influence of alcohol or other illegal substances while attending any B.A.C. Traveling Baseball game or practice or while responsible for transportation of players. The possession, use, distribution and or sale of illegal substances are prohibited. Tobacco and alcohol products may not be used near the players’ bench area, viewing stands, or on the playing field. Consequences for violating this policy may include removal as coach from B.A.C. Traveling Baseball and may include denial to attend future B.A.C. Traveling Baseball events. In addition, illegal violations will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency PLAYER PARTICIPATION Participation: The tryout process for B.A.C. Traveling Baseball requires a substantial time commitment from coaches, evaluators and players. It attempts to objectively, as is possible, measure the skills of players and place them where they will be able to most successfully compete. There is no guarantee of an 'A' or 'B' team placement. Once tryouts and team selections are completed, it is expected that players will participate on the team to which they are assigned. It is important that each player/parent fulfill their commitment to their assigned team. Teams which are forced to compete with fewer than a full roster are at a decided disadvantage. 2. Consequences for Non-participation: There will be no refund of registration fees made after the tryouts completed. Consistent with the B.A.C. handbook regarding players who make themselves unavailable for part or all of the season, the player will not be allowed to register for Traveling Baseball for the following calendar year. If a player is unable to compete on the assigned team because of medical or family emergency, the B.A.C. Traveling Baseball Board shall have the authority to modify or rescind these penalties by a majority vote. B.A.C. Traveling Baseball Rules & Guidelines  PAGE 8 Rev. 9/07 B.A.C. 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