2017 Parent Meeting March 5th RCI Commons Our Mission: To provide a competitive and fun baseball opportunity for the youth of Oregon School District

Board of Directors / Officers Brian Knobel – President Dave Jameson – Vice President Dan Enz – Secretary Karl Eck – Treasurer

Board of Directors John Jicha Jason Holtman John Landas Tom Jones Jeff Walter Jake Soule Tim Trace Chris Abraham Brian Osterhaus

Support Team Tournament Director – Brian Osterhaus Equipment – Jeff Walter/Tom Jones Sponsorships – John Landas Have an interest in umpiring youth games or know someone who does? Contact Brian Knobel

Registration Options Grade Developmental Tournament 4K T-Ball N/A K T-Ball or Coach Pitch 1st Coach or Machine Pitch 2nd Machine Pitch 3rd Minor League 9U Travel 4th 10U Travel 5th Little League 11U Travel 6th 12U Travel 7th Pony League 13U Travel 8th Teener League 14U Travel

Concussion Law 2011 Wisconsin Act 172 Informational notices are provided on our website. Coaches must remove any player they suspect has had a concussion. The player cannot resume participation until a medical provider has cleared him.

Competitive Matrix Documents the Board of Directors’ philosophy and expectations. League Directors and/or Board Members are responsible for ensuring coaches adhere to the requirements therein. Visit www.oregonyouthbaseball.org for a copy.

Coaches 3rd Grade (9U)- Bob Head 4th Grade (10U) – Dave Waite 5th Grade (11U) – Brian Uhl 6th Grade (12U) – Jamie Bush 7th Grade (13U) – Jake Soule 8th Grade (14U) – Dave Jameson

Selection Process All players registered with OYBL are eligible to play on a travel team unless it is known that they are playing on another traveling team outside of Oregon. Oregon Youth Baseball Travel Team Protocol document explains the selection process and other information regarding travel teams. This can be found on our website at www.oregonyouthbaseball.org in documents under the resources tab.

Selection Process Tryouts – Sunday, March 12 Oregon High School baseball coaching staff evaluates performance. Players are evaluated on their abilities in the areas of hitting, fielding, and throwing. Parents are not allowed in the gym during tryouts.

March 12 Tryout Schedule 3rd Grade (9U): 8:00-8:45 4th Grade (10U): 9:00-9:45 5th Grade (11U): 10:00-10:45 6th Grade (12U): 11:00-11:45 7th Grade (13U): 12:00-12:45 8th Grade (14U): 1:00-1:45

Fees Other possible costs: Baseball pants, socks, bat, helmet, cleats. If the team plays in more tournaments than above, there is an additional $20 fee per tournament. * Includes jersey that player keeps at end of season. Grade Fee* Tournaments Allowed 3rd $215 3-4 4th-8th $245 4-6

3rd-6th Grade Play in Cal Ripken League 3rd and 4th grade play on Tuesday and Friday, 5th and 6th grade play on Monday and Friday Weekend tournaments 3rd 4th 5th 6th Field Dimensions - Pitcher’s Mound - Bases 46’ 60’ 50’ 70’

7th and 8th Grade Travel Play in Babe Ruth League plus tournaments 7th grade plays on Tuesday and Saturday 8th grade plays on Monday and Thursday Games are played on a full-sized diamond 60’ 6” pitcher’s mound 90’ bases

Bats and Cleats 9U-12U: 2 ¼” barrel diameter. May not exceed 33” in length. Must be marked BPF 1.15 13U-14U: 2 5/8” barrel diameter. May not exceed 34” in length. Only composite barrel bats marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats are allowed. 9U-12U: Rubber cleats only. 13U-14U: Metal cleats are allowed.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Offer Appreciation Days 4/1 – 4/2/2017 DICK’s Sporting Goods 237 W Towne Mall Madison, WI 53719 Oregon Youth Baseball Appreciation Days 4/1 – 4/2/2017 DICK’s Sporting Goods 237 W Towne Mall Madison, WI 53719 20% off throughout the store

Batting Helmets OYBL is no longer furnishing helmets for Machine Pitch on up. Reason: Concussion safety. By purchasing your own you can make sure the helmet properly fits your child. We’ve included a helmet on the spirit pack order. You can also purchase at Dick’s Sporting Goods during Oregon Youth Baseball appreciation day and get 20% off. Batting Helmets

Oregon Baseball Day at Miller Park Join the Oregon baseball community for Brewer game at Miller Park on April 23 vs Cardinals at 1:10 Tickets are $35. Sections 107-109 Link will be posted on Oregon Youth Baseball website to order tickets Ticket sales will support the Oregon Panther HS team take on Waunakee at Miller Park on May 3 at 2:00.

OYBL Hosted Tournaments 9U, 10U, 14U, 15U: June 16-18 11U – 13U: July 14-16 Tournament administration OYBL expects parents of players to help maintain fields and keep score. This is our major fundraiser and helps keep registration fees down. Sign up options will be sent out prior to tournaments Watch for e-mails

Reminder – Important Dates March 12 – Tournament team tryouts March 18- Travel teams will be posted on website April 8– In-House/Developmental league skills assessments April 30 – Coaches Meeting Mid or late April – Travel team practices begin May 12- Youth Night at the Varsity Baseball Game vs Milton (5:00) Late May or Early June – In-House/Developmental league games begin June 16-18 – 9U, 10U, 14U, 15U Tournament July 14-16 – 11U-13U Tournament July 7-8 – Minor League games under the lights and LLWS

Please Support our Sponsors Troy Spilde American Family Insurance Agency Chad T. Mueller D.D.S. Dirty Ducts Environmental Anytime Fitness Gorman and Company Headquarters Hu Hot Mongolian Grill Lycon Brothers HVAC Oregon Community Bank Bergstrom Pure Integrity Homes- Remax LiteWire Smart Motors State Bank of Cross Plains Union Bank & Trust Minter Group Greenscapes Please contact John Landas if you’re interested in sponsoring OYBL.

Play Ball!!! Check our website, “like” us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter to receive updates regarding the league. “Spirit Pack” clothing order link on our website. Order will also be emailed out. Order code is ORYB17. Deadline is March 20. Questions and Comments? Board members are available after the meeting. Thank you very much for attending!