1. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL PARENT MEETING

2. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Volunteer Board Members
Paul Tousignant President
Jacquelyn Simon Vice President
Kris Godfrey Secretary
Cory Paape Treasurer
Curtis Bell MYAS Tournament Director
Luke Enno House League Tournament Coordinator
Nick Jankovich Head Commissioner
Shaun Nerby Concession Stand Director
Brian Oxborough Field Director/Game Scheduler
Trevor Pederson Traveling Director
Troy Pullis Apparel Director
Kathy Robinson DIBS Coordinator
Joel Stockbridge Registration Director
Pat Tousignant Tryout Director
Dan Wick Equipment Director
Brian Wong Dome Nights Coordinator

3. bpaasports.org/baseball
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bpaasports.org/baseball

4. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Email Blasts Not Getting BPAA Email Blasts?
BPAA sends blasts to all parents from time to time. Examples are updates about the parent meeting and volunteering with DIBS.
You should login to SportNgin with the primary parent account attached to your player. Once logged in, click the down arrow button next to the account name in the upper left and choose Profile. Now click the Add button in the Linked Accounts tool in the bottom left of the page. In the popup window, click the link “add a secondary to your account” and enter another . Now everyone will receive the BPAA s.

5. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Program Structure
House League
National League
5/6 Year Old T-Ball
6/7 Year Old National League (Evaluations)
8/9 Year Old National League (Evaluations)
10/11/12 Year Old National League (Evaluations)
American League
9/10 Year Old American League (Tryouts, Draft)
9 Year Old Tournament Team (Tryouts, additional fees)

6. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Program Structure
Traveling League
All require tryouts and additional fees
10 year old – 10AAA, 10AA
11 year old – 11AAA, 11AA
12 year old – 12AAA, 12AA

7. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Our Objectives Are:
Teach baseball to hundreds of Brooklyn Park area youth
Have FUN
Develop Confidence in self and team
Develop Respect for team, opponent, and most importantly self
Learn Team Work
Learn Sportsmanship

9. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Which One Are You? Know your role at each game!
Players – Play the game while listening to the coach and the umpire
Coach – Coach the game and teach his players
Umpire – Does his/her best to make good calls
Parent – Cheers to support the game, the coach, the players, and the umpire.
Know your role at each game!

10. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Collective Expectations
Players
Sportsmanship and Respect for ALL, especially the umpires
Work Hard
Give 100%.
Ensure you leave the field in better condition than you found it.
Support your teammates.
Accountability – don’t blame the coach, the ump, or teammates.
"Winning doesn't always mean being first. Winning means you're doing better than you've ever done before." - Bonnie Blair

11. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Collective Expectations
Coaches
Be Professional. Be a leader. Be an educator of the game.
We do this for the kids. We do this for the kids. We do this for. . .
Remain at practice and games until the last player gets picked up.
Our goal is to have the players look forward to the next practice, the next game, and the next season.
The players will remember the fun long after they’ve forgotten the wins and losses.
"Kids don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

12. Collective Expectations
2017 BPAA BASEBALL
Collective Expectations
Parents
Support your player, their team mates, and their coaches. Cheer for your players not against the opponent players.
Communicate when your player will be unable to be on-time, or unable to make a practice or game.
Encourage your player’s mental and physical skills development.
Be respectful of the Umpires, they are people too.
If you have Traveling or AL players, manage their expectations. It took WORK to make the team, it’ll take MORE WORK to stay on the team. There are no guarantees for next season.
Traveling parents – you are a reflection of our city. Please be respectful to your hosts and ensure you leave the host field at least as clean as you found it.
Accountability – don’t let your players blame the coach, the ump, or their team mates. Your boys will win as a team, and loose as a team.
Brooklyn Park forbids smoking around the players during practice and games at all locations.
Meet your volunteer obligation. This is not the Board’s program. It’s our community baseball program collectively. Embrace the opportunity to make new friends, enjoy a few hours at the ball park, and participate in your players’ baseball experience.

13. Game Time Parent Expectations
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Game Time Parent Expectations
- 4-5 parents helping to coach the game
- 2 parents to prep the field for game play (bases, mounds, etc.)
- 2 parents to clean up field after play (put away bases, mounds & covers, sweep out dugout)
- 1 team manager who organizes the players, parents, coaches
- 1 parent to ensure parent emotions are in check & bring snack for after game

14. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Volunteers
THANK YOU!
Coaches
Team Managers
League Commissioners
Team Photo Coordinator
Food Drive Coordinator
Tater Daze Parade Coordinator
Other Volunteers

15. Volunteer Requirements One shift is approximately 3 hours.
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Volunteer Requirements
House League – 6 hours of volunteer time; this can usually be completed within 2 shifts.
Traveling – 12 hours of volunteer time, this can usually be completed within 4 shifts
One shift is approximately 3 hours.
This requirement is on a per child basis.

16. In order for players and teams to receive uniforms:
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Volunteer Checks
In order for players and teams to receive uniforms:
Each House League player is required to give their coach a deposit check for $150 check made out to BPBA prior to uniform pick up. This check will be held through the season and we will shred it once your volunteer hours are complete.
Volunteers MUST be 16 years of age or older, NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you would like to OPT out of House League volunteering, please provide a $125 check that we will cash upon receiving.

17. YOU MUST LOGIN TO GET TO DIBS FOR BASEBALL

18. Click on the Item you want – the system will lead you through the rest

19. Jersey, Pants, socks, and hat
BPBA Uniforms
Your player will receive the following from BPBA once you have turned in your
VOLUNTEER CHECK:
Jersey, Pants, socks, and hat

20. We need volunteers for the following projects:
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Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers for the following projects:
All star Game Coordinator/Director
Tater Daze Parade Coordinator
These positions will fulfill your 6 hours of volunteer work for the season.

21. BPAA Baseball is an All-Volunteer organization!
We Need You!
BPAA Baseball is an All-Volunteer organization!
2017/2018 we will need to replace up to 6 Board Positions. Please consider running for the baseball board. All position will be open – we will find the right fit for you.

22. Umpires Wanted Go to our Website for more information
2017 BPAA BASEBALL
Umpires
Umpires Wanted Go to our Website for more information

23. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Opening Day
Saturday, May 6
9:30 am: Teams arrive/ Strike out Hunger Food Drive, Concession stand is OPEN!
10:00 am: Parade and Ceremony
11:30 and Noon: Games begin

24. CEAP’s food shelves are in need of everyday, non-perishable items many of you use in your homes, including:
Food:
Flour & Sugar
Pasta & Rice
Canned Vegetables
Canned Fruit
Boxed Dinners
Boxed Cereal
Canned Soup
Dried Beans
Pancake Mix & Syrup
Fruit Juices
Crackers
Dessert Mixes
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Spaghetti Sauce
Baby Food & Formula
CEAP has 3 food shelves
located in:
Brooklyn Park
Blaine
Maple Grove
On average, CEAP’s offices help 1,000 families each month with food assistance.
Team Contest!!!
Hygiene:
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Toilet Paper
Laundry Detergent
Dish & Bar Soap
Toothpaste & Brushes
Baby Oil
Diapers & Wipes
Household Cleaners 24

25. 2017 BPAA BASEBALL Team Pictures
May 1, 2, & 3 at Northwoods Fields.
Your coach will slecte a time for your team and let you know what date and time.
Picture envelopes will be handed out at picture night

26. 2017 BPBA Spring Invitational
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BP Invite
2017 BPBA Spring Invitational
May 19 – 21, 2017
Fields: Northwoods, Zane, Edinbrook, Noble, Northport
Gopher State Tournament of Champions Qualifier
10AAA, 10AA, 11AAA, 11AA, 12AAA, 12AA, 13AAA, 13AA

27. in the Tater Daze Parade
March with BPAA Sports
in the Tater Daze Parade
Thursday, June 6:30pm
Look for more details at
 baseball
BPBA Games at Noble!
We are still looking for a Tater Daze Coordinator – (Purchase Candy and Walk with the kids and parents).

28. 2016 End-of-Season Tournaments
Each league will have an End of The Season Tournament either the weekend of
June 24-June 26 OR
July 7-July 9.

29. Sandlot – we will show this movie indoors at BPCAC this season.
Please watch for details to come!

30. Games start at 6:00pm Northwoods Complex
2017
All-Star Games
Sunday, July 9th
Games start at 6:00pm Northwoods Complex
All House Leagues will have 2 All star teams that will play each other.
Come cheer on the kids!

31. ALL Star Games, July 9
We are looking for one parent to execute this event.
This event will give you 6 volunteer credits.

32. Coach Meeting: Monday, April 17 7:30-8:30
Brooklyn Park Community Center, Grand Room 3

33. More things you can find on the website….
Brooklyn Park Website
More things you can find on the website….

34. Rain, Rain Go Away!
We will update the baseball main page on the website as soon as we know if games will be cancelled. Please be prepared to attend your games. Umpires may call the game at the field, COACHES DO NOT make the call.

35. Did you know ...
BPAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Therefore, your donations are tax deductible. See your tax advisor for filing instructions. 
Many companies will match your donation! 
Designate BPAA Baseball on your United Way pledge card. 

36. Northwoods Tournament Schedule
BPAA 12U Invitational Tournament May 19-21
House League Mid-Season Tournament June 2-4
12AAA/AA Gopher State Mid-Summer Challenge June 10-11
End of the Season Tournament ……………………………………..June 23-25
BPAA End-of-Season Tournament Games……..……..…..……...July 7 - 9
BPBA All-Star Games July 9
MYAS 10AA Gopher State Tournament of Champions July 14-16
MYAS 12U & 11U GSLC…………… End of July
11/12 MYAS State Rec Tourney August 4-6

37. Learn more about BPAA Baseball -Attend BPAA Baseball Meetings
All parents are invited!
Typically held the 2nd Sunday of every month
Look to  baseball for exact time and place
2nd Sunday
Coaches or team representative should attend to keep up-to-date!

38. QUESTIONS?