1. 2018 CHANHASSEN BASEBALL PARENT INFORMATION MEETING AGES 9-11
Tuesday, 6 March, 2018
Chanhassen High School Auditorium

2. Agenda Program Overview Key Dates How do I become a coach?
Tryouts & team selection
How do I volunteer?
How do I support the program?
Team Sponsorships
A few odds and ends…
Player Safety
Website
Question and Answer

3. Program Overview 9s
9s Community (9 on or before 30 April, 2018; mostly current 3rd graders)
Balanced teams made up of Community-only and tournament players
Community only player evaluations will be held April 14 & 15 (April 21 & 22 make up)
Coaches to be present during evaluations
Snake draft will be held immediately following evaluations
12-14 games starting after Mother’s Day
Year-end tournament likely to be held June (not past 4 July)
Currently at 4 teams
Each team will also get the chance to be announced at a Chanhassen Storm High School Game
Assuming we can secure a volunteer (8 hours of volunteer credit) to coordinate
Games/Practices: Weekdays
9s Tournament (9 on or before 30 April, 2018; mostly current 3rd graders)
Balanced teams made up of tournament team players; compete at AA level
Tryouts: March 19 (6:00 – 8:00pm) & March 21 (6:00 – 8:00 pm) Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Teams to be snaked by Tournament Director based on tryout score to create equivalent teams
Quantity of teams will be based on the tryout numbers
3 summer tournaments included in registration fees
Each team is responsible for their own fees for state tourneys (if qualified)
More competitive than in-house
Practices on Wed, Games on Friday – Sunday (depending on results)

4. Program Overview 10-11s
10/11s Community League (Age on or before 30 April, current 4th & 5th graders)
Balanced teams made up of Community-only players
Community only player evaluations will be held late April 14 & 15 (April 21 & 22 rain date)
Coaches to be present during evals
Snake draft will be held immediately following evals
12-14 games starting after Mother’s Day
Year-end tournament to be held July 14-15
Participate in league with Chaska, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Shakopee community teams under common rules
Games/Practices: Weekdays
10/11s Tournament Teams (Age on or before 30 April, 2018; 4th & 5th graders)
AAA, AA, as many A teams as numbers dictate
10s Tryouts: Saturday, 17 7:30PM-9:30PM; Sunday, 18 11:00AM-1:00PM
11s Tryouts: Saturday, 17 2:30PM-4:15PM; Sunday, 18 9:15AM-11:00AM
5 summer tournaments included in registration fees
Tournaments are listed in Baseball Info > Documents > Tournament Schedule on website)
Individual teams are responsible for paying for state tournaments (if they qualify & go)
Practices: 2-3 during week tbd. Games Friday – Sunday
10/11s Tournament Team players DO NOT participate in the in-house league

5. Key Dates 9-11 Community Community Uniforms
Evaluations: April (rain date April 21-22)
Community Draft: Immediately proceeding the evaluations
Games Begin: Week of May 14th (weather permitting)
Picture Day: May 14 & 15
Days of Play: Weekdays - regular practice or games
Community Playoffs: July 14-15
Other key dates will be posted on the website
Community Uniforms
Pants, jerseys and hats – provided by Association
Pant sizing -- April – with day/time forthcoming
Coaches will distribute uniforms (when teams are formed)

6. How do I become a 9-11 Community coach?
Go to ChanhassenBaseball.com
Complete the concussion training
Go to Baseball Info > Concussion Training & follow steps
Register Online as a coach
Register > Register as a Coach
Complete the Coach Application & Background Check
Coaches will be notified prior to in-house evaluations (end of April)
All assistants must be registered, with a background check & concussion training on file
All managers must be registered as a key volunteer
Three coaches and one manager per team each receive 8 hours volunteer credit

7. Key Dates 9-11 Tournament Tournament Uniforms
Tryouts 9s: Arrive 30 Minutes Early for Check In
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Monday, 19 March 6:00PM-8:00PM and Wednesday, 21 March 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Tryouts for 10s & 11s Tournament: Arrive 30 Minutes Early for Check In
Eastern Carver County Athletic Center (THE DOME)
T10s: Saturday 17 7:30PM-9:30PM; Sunday, 18 11:00AM-1:00PM
T11s: Saturday 17 2:30PM-4:15PM; Sunday, 18 9:15 AM–11:00AM
Team Selection: Goal to announce teams by March 23, 2018
Tournaments Begins: Weekend of May 11th
Picture Day: May 14 & 15
Tournament Uniforms
Pants (2 long), reversible jerseys and fitted hats – provided by Association
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
Monday, 12 March(5-6 pm – 9 year olds; ONLY; 6-9 pm – Tournament & Metro players)
Tuesday, 13 March (5-8 pm –Tournament & Metro; 8-9 pm – 9 year olds ONLY)
Knickers available through Lakeside Promotions (Greg Hastings)
Optional 2nd jersey – TBD by coaches after teams are formed – through Lakeside Prom.
Have kids wear shorts & bring checkbooks if you plan to purchase additional items

8. How do I become a 9-11 tournament coach?
Go to ChanhassenBaseball.com
Complete the concussion training
Go to Baseball Info > Concussion Training & follow steps
Register Online as a coach
Register > Register as a Coach
Complete the Coach Application & Background Check
Attend coach interview (expect from Ron Kalvoda) on Wednesday, 7 March through Friday, 9 March
Qualification based on combination of interview feedback and prior year parent evaluations
Selection made by Age Director in conjunction with the Player Agent & VP Baseball
Only the head coach will be notified & present for team selection
Assistant coaches to be selected by head coach
All assistants must be registered, with a background check & concussion training on file
All managers must be registered as a key volunteer
Three coaches and one manager per team each receive 8 hours volunteer credit

9. Overview - Tryouts and Team Selection
Player Agent role
Tryout dates
– Saturday – Wednesday (March 17th – 21th)
– Two required dates for tournament team tryouts
Tryout logistics
– Bats: USA Stamp of Approval
– Attire: No club baseball or team level specific gear
– Parents (Drop-off / Pick-up)
– No Volunteer Check, No Team Assignment
Volunteers needed – see website
Tryout numbers: 9s s s-41
Goals:
– Player Agent – best alignment of players and teams for player success and retention
– Parents – lead by example (tryouts, team selection, season)
– Season – challenge players appropriately, have fun and retain

10. Tryout and Team Selection - Policy Highlights
Team Selection (50% prior season coach evaluation / 50% tryout score)  blended
Prior Season Coach Evaluations
– Evaluations from all coaches
– The 5 point system
– Validated by stats
Tryout Process
– What we test
– How we score
– How we organize groups
Coach Selection
Team Selection
– The Pool
– The 8 Locks
– The Final 4 Picks
Exception Management – new players to CAA Tournament Teams
CAA BB/SB Mission: To develop players and fuel their passion for the game

11. If it is not in volunteer spot, then it does not qualify.
How do I volunteer?
Volunteer deposit
$150 volunteer deposit will be collected from every family via check
Everyone needs to pay a volunteer deposit to be placed on a team
If you have applied as a coach, manager, assistant manager or if you have completed some hours, you still must provide the check for the volunteer fee
Checks will be destroyed at end of the season if volunteer hours are completed
Coach Pitch 5/6 families are not required to complete volunteer hours or submit a check unless you have a kid in the 7/8 or older program
To Sign Up for Volunteer Hours
Go to Baseball & Softball
Click on Volunteer Information
Click on Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer expectations
8 hours per family (not per player)
Spontaneous help is always welcome, but does not qualify as volunteer hours
Volunteer hours are recorded by Volunteer Coordinator or via the CAA website
When you apply to become a volunteer, you give our organization the right to conduct necessary background checks
To qualify for volunteer hours, the job(s) must be posted on Volunteerspot.
If it is not in volunteer spot, then it does not qualify.
CHANHASSSEN CHALLENGE HOSTED 1-3 June, 2018 is great opportunity to receive credit!!

12. How Can I Support The Program?
Storm Apparel -- CAA endorsed fundraising program
Available through Lakeside Promotions
Sweatshirts, shirts, jackets, Easton bat bags (backpack-style and rolling), batting helmets
All items will have the Storm logo
Lakeside Promotions will be on-site at parent meeting (today) and the following days/times (Pioneer Ridge Middle School):
Monday, 12 March: 5-9 pm
Tuesday, 13 March: 5-9 pm
Wednesday, 21 March: 6-8 pm
Show your Storm spirit and help raise money for our programs!
The Dugout Club
The Dugout Club is a booster club created to support diamond sports within the Chanhassen High School boundaries.
The Dugout Club will be selling a limited number of bricks to build the Stadium Walk at the Chanhassen High School Stadium.
Order at dugout-club.org

13. Team Sponsorships
We are seeking TEAM SPONSORSHIPS for Baseball and Softball!
$350 per team
Provides much needed funds for our program
Keeps fees down for participants
Field improvements
Team sponsorships help CAA Baseball/Softball provide financial scholarships so every kid can play. $24,000 in financial scholarships have been granted since 2014.
Contact Marcie Meyer if you know of a business who would like to sponsor a team!

14. CAA Sponsors – THANKS!!!! TEAM SPONSORS GOLD - $2,500
Casey’s General Stores
Chanhassen Dental
Chaska Dental Center
Davanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies
Ovation Orthodontics
Pine Tar Academy
Radiance Dental
The Dental Specialists Orthodontics
Thrive Physical Therapy
YOUNGSTEAD’S (2 Teams!)
GOLD - $2,500
Twin Cities Orthopedics
OSR Physical Therapy
SILVER - $1,000
BRONZE - $500
Lakeside Promotions
Please support our generous sponsors.
They make CAA Baseball and Softball possible!

15. A Few Odds & Ends…
Baseball Bats: NEW FOR 2018 AND REQUIRED FOR TRYOUTS
Go to Baseball & Softball
Click on Baseball Info
Click on 2018 Baseball Bat Rules
2nd Annual Chanhassen Red Birds Clinic (Brandon Arnold):
Monday, 18 June – Wednesday, 20 Chanhassen High School Baseball Field
1st – 5th Grade: 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM; $50 Pre-registration, $75 day of
6th – 8th Grade: 11:00 to 1:30; $50 Pre-registration, $75 day of
Chanhassen Baseball Garage Sale:
Hats, Practice Pants, Jerseys, Shirts
Items Outside Auditorium
All you want to buy $5/Item!!!

16. Player Safety Concussion Certification:
All on-field officials must complete concussion training and submit a valid certificate
Separate registration under the “Coaches” section
Concussion training links:
Should take about 30 minutes to complete
Certificate valid for 3 years
For safety issues, contact John Hawley
Proud to partner with TCO and OSR as Gold Sponsors:
TCO offers sports performance, sports chiropractic services, physical therapy, and nutrition solutions in 39 locations across the Twin Cities (
OSR offers free 15 minute injury consults, physical therapy (including throwers programs), concussion rehab, and ACL prevention programs (
Both organizations supply athletic trainers for all Chanhassen hosted tournamnets

17. Where do I find information?
chanhassenathleticassociation.org

18. Thank you for participating in
Questions?
Thank you for participating in
CAA Baseball!