Kimberly Baseball Organization

1. Kimberly Baseball Organization 2012 Registration and Parent Meeting www.kimberlybaseball.org

2. Mission Statement: The Kimberly Baseball Organization (KBO) is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to support, organize, manage, teach, and develop high quality and affordable youth boy’s baseball programs within the Kimberly Area School District. The KBO supports both league and tournament teams for boys from ages 13 through 18, and also supports youth tournament travel teams for boys from ages 9 through 12 who are interested in playing in more competitive situations. Important Note: Please note that the KBO is a separate organization from the baseball programs offered by KHS, Village of Kimberly and Village of Combined Locks.

3. Philosophy: Our philosophy is to give young boys a chance to enjoy the game of baseball, develop their skills to the best of their ability, compete at a higher level and learn the benefits of teamwork and sportsmanship.

4. KBO Board Members: Karl Argall – President, Youth Tournament Director, Travel Team Committee, KBO Web Feedback Responder Mike Winius – VP, Youth Tournament Director, By-Laws, Travel Team Committee Mike Diedrick – Treasurer, Director of Fundraisers, 2012 Budget Lisa Peters – Secretary, Director of First Pitch Night, 13/14U Registration Tom Carney – Legion Varsity Manager, Perpetual Board Member, Travel Team Committee Craig Kandler – Director of Uniform & Equipment Ryan McGinnis – Varsity Head Coach, Perpetual Board Member, Director of Coaching, Travel Team Committee June Mogensen – Director of Calendar Raffle, Travel Team Committee Steve Ferkel – Director of Kwik Trip Card Fundraiser, By-Laws Jon Wells – Director of KBO Web Site Matt Wyngaard – Director of Uniform & Equipment

5. KBO Supported Programs: HIGH SCHOOL AGE: 18U Varsity Legion Baseball • Games played in the Fox River American Legion Baseball League (www.frvlegion.com) • 1 team for both league and tournament games • Team made up of the HS Varsity and JV players (no returning college players) 17U Junior Varsity Legion Baseball • Games played in the Fox River American Legion Baseball League (www.frvlegion.com) • 1 team for both league and tournament games • Team made up of the HS Junior Varsity and Varsity players 16U Legion Baseball • Games played in the Fox River American Legion Baseball League (www.frvlegion.com) • 1 team for both league and tournament games • Team made up of the HS Freshman and Junior Varsity players

6. KBO Supported Programs(cont….) HIGH SCHOOL AGE: Fall Baseball League (self-supported) • High School grades from incoming Freshman through Senior • Games played in the Fox Valley Fall Baseball League. • Eligible players must be entering grades 9 through 12 for the upcoming school year, and NOT be participating in a WIAA Fall sport. • 1 or 2 teams consisting of players entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12. • If 2 teams – schedule is split • League typically runs from the end of August through the end of October.    19-MAR-2012: FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE FOR HIGH SCHOOL 3-APR-2012: HOME OPENER VS. WEST DEPERE

7. KBO Supported Programs (cont.…) Babe Ruth League – 14U • Games played in the Fox Valley Youth Baseball League • Eligible players must be age 14 or under • There will be 2 x14 year old teams in the league • One tournament team for 14 year olds with consideration to have two teams if numbers, talent, and coaching permits Pony League – 13U • Games played in the Fox Valley Youth Baseball League • Eligible players must be age 13 or under • There will be 2 x13 year old teams in the league • One tournament team for 13 year olds with consideration to have two teams if numbers, talent, and coaching permits Fox Valley League Information • Web Site: (http://fvl.clubspaces.com/Default_css.aspx) , new site under development • Standings, Schedules, Teams Participating, Rules…etc. • Bat Regulations - Weight rule • 14U Division: -5 (the lightest allowed) • 13U Division: - 8.5 (the lightest allowed) • No bat will have a diameter less than 2 5/8” and no greater than 2 3/4’”. A -3 bat must have the BBCOR sticker on them (the same rules as high school). The lighter bats must have the USSSA sticker on them. BBCOR does not authenticate any bat lighter than -3. • All new bats manufactured as of this past fall have the USSSA sticker on them (along with other governing bodies' stickers). • Metal spikes are allowed for both 13 and 14s.

8. KBO Supported Programs (cont.…) In-House Recreation League – 13U thru 17U • Games played in a “Kimberly Only” in-house league • Eligible players must be age 13 – 17 • Games typically played on Freshman diamond behind KHS • 2011 was a $25 player fee • Multiple teams, usually 2 to 5, depending on player turn out • Considering joining Fox Valley Youth ‘B’ League • Currently just 13U-15U • Met this past 18-Jan with some interest • FVYB Meeting on 21-Mar with intentions • Better understand costs and game schedules

9. KBO Supported Programs (cont.…) • 12 yr. old Youth Tournament Travel Team (s) • Eligible players must be age 12 or under as of April 30th of the current year. • Two Tournament teams with evenly split talent (i.e. no A / B team split). • Team plays in 5 to 6 tournaments a summer. Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday. • Practices are usually held on the available diamonds in Kimberly or Combined Locks, but that depends on the coach.  Tournament teams compete for diamond time with the Kimberly and Combined Locks league teams. • The time expectation depends on the coach, but can expect at least a couple of practices a week, especially early in the season. • 11 yr. old Youth Tournament Travel Team (s) • Eligible players must be age 11 or under as of April 30th of the current year. • Two Tournament teams with evenly split talent (i.e. no A / B team split). • Team plays in 5 to 6 tournaments a summer. Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday. • Practices are usually held on the available diamonds in Kimberly or Combined Locks, but that depends on the coach.  Tournament teams compete for diamond time with the Kimberly and Combined Locks league teams. • The time expectation depends on the coach, but can expect at least a couple of practices a week, especially early in the season.

10. KBO Supported Programs (cont.…) 10U Tournament Travel Team (s) • Eligible players must be age 10 or under as of April 30th of the current year. • Two Tournament teams with evenly split talent (ie no A / B team split). • Team plays in 4 to 5 tournaments a summer. Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday. • Practices are usually held on the available diamonds in Kimberly or Combined Locks, but that depends on the coach.  Tournament teams compete for diamond time with the Kimberly and Combined Locks league teams. • The time expectation depends on the coach, but can expect at least a couple of practices a week, especially early in the season. 9U Tournament Travel Team (s) • Eligible players must be age 9 or under as of April 30th of the current year. • Two Tournament teams with evenly split talent (ie no A / B team split). • Team plays in 4 to 5 tournaments a summer. Games are normally played on weekends as most tournaments usually run from Friday through Sunday. • Practices are usually held on the available diamonds in Kimberly or Combined Locks, but that depends on the coach.  Tournament teams compete for diamond time with the Kimberly and Combined Locks league teams. • The time expectation depends on the coach, but can expect at least a couple of practices a week, especially early in the season. No 8U Tournament Travel Team

11. Travel Team Committee (TTC) Active committee members: Karl Argall Tom Carney Ryan McGinnis (leader) June Mogensen Boyd Randerson Bill Rein Timm Weyenberg Mike Winius Goals: • Provide players that have desire and ability an opportunity to play on teams that play against other top teams in the state. • Provide a high-level of competitiveness and a challenging environment so that skills of each player will be enhanced both physically and mentally as an individual and as a teammate.

12. 2012 Travel Team Guideline Highlights: 1. Open tryouts will be held for all interested participants. Evaluators for each tryout will consist of individuals assigned by the KHS Head Baseball Coach and the TTC as well as the head coach assigned to that team if one has been assigned at that time. Coach will communicate to players and players’ parents regarding cuts in a reasonable amount of time (within one week). 2. Participants must live or attend school within the Kimberly School District to be eligible for participation. 3. Roster size will typically be a minimum of 10-12 players with a maximum number to de determined by the team coaches. Coach’s discretion. Evaluations need to solidify that a player is skilled enough so as not to be a hazard to himself or his teammates from a safety standpoint. Also, see #7. 4. Each player must be in the starting lineup in at least every other game, and all players should participate in approx. ½ of the team’s total number of innings for the season. Exceptions may be allowed, at the coach discretion, based upon attitude, discipline, or absences. 5. All teams are required to conduct a mandatory parent’s meeting to review schedule, expectations, fees, and pitching guidelines. 6. Pitching schedules must be communicated with league coaches and parents. Coaches will adhere to all tournament pitching requirements. In all cases, coaches are to error on the side of caution, acting in the best interest and safety of the pitcher. (*Pitch counts and mandatory rest are beginning to be discussed)

13. 2012 Travel Team Guideline Highlights: 7. **If keeping more than 12 man roster, coach can add another tourney with a rotation system taking place among players. **Kimberly Travel Teams must make every possible effort to participate in Kimberly Youth Tournament. **All parents are expected to volunteer. 8. KBO will provide tournament entry fees up to 5 tournaments not to exceed $1000 for 9 & 10 year old teams; up to 6 tournaments not to exceed $1200 for 11 & 12 year old teams and up to 3 tournaments not to exceed $750 for 13 & 14 year old teams 9. 2012 player fee is set at 1 of 3 choices for parents: • $0 fee and ten (10) KBO raffle calendars • $50 fee and five (5) KBO raffle calendar sales • $100 fee and zero (0) KBO raffle calendars Players are responsible for purchasing their own hat, pants & socks as well as other expenses not covered by KBO’s sponsorship. Team hats will be the hitting league hats for 9-12 teams and KBO league hats for 13 & 14 year old teams. Coaches need to communicate this to parents up front so that there are no hidden costs or collections mid-year. Fees will be collected once prior to the first tournament!!! 10. Uniform distribution and management will be designated to a team manager. 11. KBO will provide the teams with equipment: equipment bags, batting helmets, catcher’s glove, catchers gear, two (2) dozen practice balls, first aid kit, scorebook, 36 whiffle balls and one tee. Additional whiffle balls will be distributed upon request if a team is wearing them out. Coaches are responsible for pick-up, care of, and return of this equipment. Equipment should be cleaned and returned in a timely manner.

14. 2012 Travel Team Guideline Highlights: 12. The high school head baseball coach will be responsible for selecting team coaches as well as entering each level into tournaments, reviewing these guidelines with head coaches, and enforcing compliance measures if necessary. Coaching applications are due on or before February 1st each year with coach selections to be recommended/communicated to KBO Board of Directors by March 1st. 13. Teams failing to comply with these guidelines will forfeit KBO sponsorship, tournament funding, use of equipment. Note: The Travel Team Committee’s recommendation to the KBO is to field two (2) teams at each level 9-12, with teams being split equally at each level. The 13 and 14 year old levels will each field one team with consideration to have two teams if numbers, talent, and coaching permits. Each team would aim to carry twelve (12) players, but this is dependent on the numbers for each age group. Tournament registration will consist of the number of tournaments allotted each age group and will be planned accordingly for each level.

15. Travel Team Head Coaches: • Head Coach Selection Process • All levels (9U-12U, 13U, 14U and Legion) • Interest by 1-Feb – via online Background application • Coach Ryan McGinnis interviews candidates via Questionairre • Recommendations are made to KBO Board of Directors • Notified by Coach McGinnis by 1-March • Assistant Coaches are part of the Head Coach selection • Contact Ryan McGinnis with any questions Coaching is Critical to Success

16. 2011 Expense Highlights: Travel Team Tournament Fees $9,795 Hats and Uniforms $5,360 Tournament Awards $1,410 Equipment - Baseballs $2,660 Umpires $16,100 Coaches (Legion Var/JV) $1,500 Sunset Park Field Rental $1,440 Legion Tourn/Busing/State Expenses $9,125 Misc Repairs and Supplies $1,760 Concession Stand Expenses $16,523 AED Machine $1,500 Miscellaneous Expenses $2,969 Certifications/Insurance/Fees $2,300 $72,442

17. 2012 Budget Highlights: KBO BUDGET 2012.xlsx

18. 2011 Per Player Fee Analysis:

20. 2012 Fundraiser Opportunities: • Kwik Trip Gas Cards – Steve Ferkel • Available at Parent Registration Meeting Jan 23rd and 24th • Available at First Pitch Night March 25th • Ordered from Team Managers during the baseball season (May-July) • Available before ALL KBO General and Board Meetings • Coming Soon! Order form on KBO website to place order/pickup before meetings • Contact Steve Ferkel (993-9388) • Calendar Raffle – June Mogensen • 9-12 Travel Teams (5 per player) • 13 and 14 League Teams (5 per player) • U16, U17 and Varsity Teams (10 per player) • Wish List – Karl Argall • Wireless Printer for Scoring Room, Dugouts painted, Slushy machine for concession stand, New grill, New refrigerator, Electricity and lighting to KBO shed, Pitching machine, Uniform replacement, Infield tarps, Electronic scoreboard, Upgrade lights on field, Bullpen and hitting area maintenance

21. 2012 Volunteer Opportunities: • First Pitch Night Volunteers • Contact Lisa Peters • Sunday, March 25th 5:00pm at Tanners • Concession Director • Contact Karl Argall (716-5528) • Spring and Summer Concessions • Youth Tournament (June 15-17) • Varsity Legion and U13 Tournament (June 29 – July 1) • Team Managers • Contact Karl Argall (716-5528) • June 15-17 - Youth Tournament Committee • Contact Karl Argall (716-5528) or Mike Winius (257-3575) • June 29 - July 1 Legion & U13 Tournament Committee • Contact Karl Argall (716-5528) or Mike Winius (257-3575)

22. Kimberly Little League Travel Team Tryouts: • 9 – 12 year old boys in the Kimberly School District Where: Combined Locks Memorial Park When: Saturday, April 28th (rain date – Saturday, 5-May) 9am to 11am: All 10 & 12 Year olds 1pm to 3pm: All 9 & 11 Year olds

23. Kimberly Pony and Babe Ruth Tryouts: • Fox Valley League • Open to 13 & 14 year old boys in the Kimberly School District • Sunday, April 22ndat Sunset Park • 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM: All Pony (13 yr. olds) • 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM: All Babe Ruth (14 yr. olds) • If raining – KHS gymnasium • Travel team assessments t/b included at this tryout

24. www.kimberlybaseball.org “New Look” to our Website – thanks to Jon Wells of JMW Design - 257-6088 Monthly KBO BOARD Meeting: 1st Wednesday of every month Kimberly Municipal Complex 6:30pm-7:30pm Birch Room All encouraged to attend and become involved

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