1. Oregon Youth Baseball – 2019 Season
WELCOME TO THE 2019 OREGON YOUTH BASEBALL TRAVEL PARENT MEETING
March 10th, 2019
7:30pm
High School Innovation Center

2. Officers/Board of Directors
President – Brian Knobel
Vice President – Brian Osterhaus
Secretary – Dan Enz
Treasurer – Karl Eck
Bob Head
John Landas
Chris Abraham
Jason Holtman
Tom Jones
DG Koehler
Dave Jameson
Ryan Stace
Jake Soule – Varsity Head Coach

3. OYB Committees Tournament Director – Brian Osterhaus
Sponsorship – John Landas
Website/Registration – Jason Holtman
Equipment - Tom Jones / Dave Jameson
Field Maintenance – Tom Jones
Travel Team Coordinator- Bob Head
Interest in Umpiring – Contact Brian Knobel

4. Competitive Matrix
Outlines the philosophy and expectations that are set forth by the Oregon Youth Baseball Board of Directors.
All League Directors and/or Board Members are responsible for ensuring Youth Coaches follow and adhere to the requirements set forth.
Visit for a copy.

5. Travel Coaches – 2019 Season
Thank you for your time, efforts and talents!! 3rd Grade (9U) – Josh Weiss 4th Grade (10U) – Mike McCarthy and DG Koehler 5th Grade (11U) – Bob Head 6th Grade (12U) – Jake Soule 7th Grade (13U) – Marc Fink 8th Grade (14U) – Jake Mihm

6. Travel Team Tryouts *September 8 at HS Varsity Field
*Outside tryouts allow us to do more drills and have the players be more active during tryouts.
* Allow for optional practices throughout the winter for the teams since already chosen.

7. Player Fees for Travel Teams
9U - $225
10U-14U - $255
**Player Fee includes Team Jersey (kept at end of season), Team Cap, entrance to tournaments.
**Additional costs to player, Pants, Cleats, Glove, Bat, Socks
(Please let us know if you need assistance in where to find these items)

8. 3rd to 6th Grade Travel Information
**Play in Cal Ripken League**
3rd and 4th grade play on Tuesday and Friday
5th and 6th grade play on Monday and Friday
( Please note that these dates could be changed.)
Weekend tournaments determined by Coach.
All 3rd to 6th Grade Travel
Teams
Must have Rubber Cleats – NO Metal Cleats
Must have USA baseball marking on it. 2 5/8” barrel maximum.
Field Dimensions
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
Pitching Plate
46’
50’
Bases
60’
70’

9. 7th Grade Travel Play in Babe Ruth League
7th grade plays on Monday and Wednesday and Tournaments determined by Coach.
Games are played on a full-sized diamond
60’ 6” pitcher’s mound
90’ bases
13U may use Metal Cleats.
-Must have USA baseball marking on it.
2 5/8” barrel maximum.

10. 8th Grade Travel 8th Grade Travel
Play in Teener League and Tournaments determined by Coach
8th grade may play league games Monday-Friday (varies)
Games are played on a full-sized diamond
60’ 6” pitcher’s mound
90’ bases
Must have USA baseball marking on it or BBCOR Weight to Length ratio -3 or /8” barrel maximum.
-Metal Cleats allowed

11. Oregon Tournament 9U, 10U, 14U: June 14-16 11U, 12U, 13U: July 12-14
Tournament administration
Travel team parents are expected to help maintain fields and keep score during our tournament. This is our major fundraiser and helps keep registration fees down.
Sign up options will be sent out prior to tournaments.
Watch for s.

12. Batting Helmets OYBL is no longer furnishing helmets
** Exception is Tee Ball and Coach Pitch Leagues**
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.

13. OYB Youth Baseball Night
Friday May 3rd vs. Monroe
5:00 First Pitch at Panther Stadium
OHS

14. Parent Expectations
Encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support at all times
Remember that children participate to have fun. The game is for the youth not the adults.
Do not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike behavior with any official, coach, player, or parent
Teach your child that doing one’s best is more important than winning
Respect umpires and their authority during games

15. Parent Expectations
Refrain from coaching your child or other players during games
Don’t embarrass your child by calling attention to him/her through loud and rude behavior
Encourage your child to practice good sportsmanship
Never yell or ridicule your child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a game
Never question, discuss, or confront coaches during a game
Stay away from the dugout during games and allow the coaches to coach

16. Parent Expectations
Understand that winning is important to the team, however the primary objective is promoting an environment of growth and learning. One of the most important things will be what they learn from success and failure.
Support the coach’s message. While you may not agree with the coach at all times, you need to understand that contradicting that message is counterproductive.
Do everything within your control to make this a positive experience for your child, other players, families, and coaches. Do your part to contribute positively to Oregon Youth Baseball.

17. Jaycee Park

18. Jaycee Park Fundraising

19. Dick’s Sporting Goods Days
Oregon Youth Baseball Appreciation Days at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Saturday and Sunday April 6th-7th
During Store hours: 9:00am-9:30pm Saturday
and Sunday 10:00-7:00pm
237 West Towne Mall
Madison WI 53719
20% OFF

20. Spirit Pack Deadline: March 18

21. Sponsors Troy Spilde American Family Oregon Community Bank
Insurance Agency
Chad T. Mueller D.D.S.
Dirty Ducts Environmental
Orange Whip Design, LLC
Gorman and Company
Headquarters
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Lycon
Brothers HVAC
Thysse
Cutler Financial Group
Please contact John Landas if you’re interested
in sponsoring OYBL.
Oregon Community Bank
Shackelford Heating & Cooling
Pure Integrity Homes- Remax
TDH Real Estate, LLC.
Smart Motors
Union Bank & Trust
Minter Group
Edward Jones
Avid Plumbing

22. Contact Us
Contact information is found on the OYB Website
Please send to General Information on website