Colorado USSSA Directors 2013 Stats 2013 Scholarships 2014 Rules/Changes/Clarifications

1. Colorado USSSA Directors • 2013 Stats • 2013 Scholarships • 2014 Rules/Changes/Clarifications • 2014 New Programs and Showcases • Insurance & System Upgrades • Colorado Tournaments/News

2. Bruce Krause State Director • Chris Hunnel Asst State Director • Larry Neth State UIC • Bill Power Umpire Scheduler/Northern UIC • Fred Flores College Program Director/TD • Jay Lange TD • John Henry TD • Mary Schroeder TD • Don Johnson TD • Mimi Costinett TD • Rob Stilo TD • Rick Amen TD

3. 2013 Statistics • Registered Teams 416, + 12% • Teams in Tournaments 1,636 + 17% • Number of Tournaments 136 + 20% • Team Participation 95% • Remains Best in the Nation • Teams Entering World Series • 18 Teams in USSSA WS

4. 2013 Scholarships • Total Scholarships • 17 • $14,000 • Colorado Scholarships • Awarded $11,000 in 2013 • 9 Scholarships Awarded 2 Scholarships for $2,000 6 Scholarships for $1,000 1 Medical for $1,000 • EA Ramsey Scholarships • 8 Individual Awards • $500 Goes Directly To Player

5. 2013 Scholarships • Funding • All Star Participation, 100 Teams Nominated 360 Players • 320 Players on 20 Teams • Perri Lang Memorial Donated $4,000 • TD’s Donated $3,000 • Umpires Donated $1,560 • USSSA of Colorado Donated $4,000 • Gate Fee/T’s $6,000

6. Rules • New Bat Rule January 1, 2014 • All bats used must have USSSA stamp • No exceptions • Posted on www.usssaofcolorado.com • Batter’s Box • Batter owns, no attempt to move required • Consistent with NCAA/High School • Injured Player Replacement No Sub • Must have reached base successfully • Previous batter not on base • If injured player can’t bat and no sub, out

7. Clarifications • Alcohol Not Allowed • Not inside the park • Immediate ejection • Not in the parking lot

8. Clarifications • Friendly Tournaments • Larry or Bill for Scheduling • All Teams Registered • Umps Covered

9. Clarifications • Every Team Must Have Signed Roster • No Exceptions • Team Changes Print New Roster And Sign • Guest Players Must Be Added To On Line Roster • Print The Added Player Only • All Teams Must Have Insurance • Covers Guest Players on Roster • USSSA Covers All Events • USSSA Insurance Covers All Team Activities • Some Exceptions on Fund Raisers • Insurance • Recreation Insurance Rec Teams No Week End Tournaments • League Insurance, 6 or More Teams • Team Insurance • BOD Insurance • Certificates can be printed on line • Print payment receipts

10. Declassification • Only One Player Declassification Allowed • Declass in 2014 to B, then joins an A team later. • Player will not be declassified again. • No Player Declassifications After June 1st • Team Declassification By June 1st • After June 1st, Case by Case.

11. Reclassification/Eligibility • Team Re-Classification Prior To State • June 1st, prior to State • Power Rating > 1200 • Winning % > .600 • Run Differential > +7 • State Championship Eligibility • Have played in 3 USSSA tournaments • Prior to June 16th, 2014 • May move to higher class

12. New Programs/Showcase • New Under Armour/USSSA Training Facility • Formerly Slammers • 16 Tunnels • Discounts for USSSA Registered Teams • www.rockymtnusssa.com • 1878 S. Wadsworth, Lakewood, 80232 • 303-988-7426

13. New Programs/Showcase • Coaches Aid • Live Internet Streaming • Commentary during game • Player of the game interview with prize • Tournaments Will Be Posted • Player Video • Individual DVD • Pride Program Requirements • Fill out application and be approved • Purchase uniform from Boombah • Play in State Championship • Play in Orlando World Series

14. New Programs/Showcases • OKC Challenge • May 29th-June 2nd During College WS • 5 Games $575 • America’s Finest City Showcase • www.afcshowcase.com • North County San Diego • Nov 1-3, Jan 10-12 • 5 Game Showcase Format $625

15. Insurance Comparison ASA • $2 Million of Liability per Occurrence • USSSA Meets Requirement • $5 Million Aggregate Limit Liability/Property Damage • USSSA Exceeds, No Aggregate • $250,000 Accident Medical • USSSA $100,000 Suggested by Insurance Institute • $250 Deductible per Injury • USSSA Offers $100 or $250 Deductible • $5,000 Accidental Death $10,000 Dismemberment • Life Insurance Has Never Been Asked For ? • Covers Players, Managers and Coaches at Tournament • USSSA Far Exceeds, All Team Activities, Participants Covered

16. Insurance Comparison TC • General Liability Limit • $1,000,000 Occurrence • USSSA Meets Requirement • $3,000,000 General Aggregate (applies per team) • USSSA Exceeds, No Aggregate • $2,000,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate • USSSA Exceeds, No Aggregate • $1,000,000 Personal and Advertising Injury • USSSA Meets Requirement • $300,000 Damage to Premises Rented to You • USSSA Meets Requirement • $5,000 Medical Payments, $25,000 Max • USSSA $100,000 Suggested by Insurance Institute

17. ISTS Ehancements • Up to 6 Assistant Coaches • Each contact receives information from system • Make sure contact info is valid • Manager listed as only contact multiple teams • World Series Berths • Awarded automatically • No Berth needed for Orlando • State Director Approves WS Entries

18. News • Teams Playing in Europe • Rob Stilo USSSA Pride Elite to Spain 7/2014 • Fred Flores NC Sting to Italy 7/2015 • USSSA Colorado Umpire Training • Producing Two Man Mechanics Video • Staring Local Umpires • Coaches Aid Produce Video • USSSA Umpire Recruiting • 25 New Umps in 2013 • 5 Retired Players (over 18) • Contact Bill Power • gbpower12@aol.com • Prospect Sports/Ryan Blumenshine • Coach’s Clinic • At the Ranch, Near Budweiser Center • Jessica Mendoza • Nicole Trimboli

19. New Colorado Tournaments • New Colorado Tournaments • USSSA Hit Fest, April 5-6 Arvada, 4GF • George Callan Mem, April 12-13 Fort Collins • USSSA Easter Energizer, April 19, Erie 3GF • USSSA Super Series, May 3-4 Commerce City, 4GF • USSSA TNT, May 15-16 Arvada, 4GF • USSSA Pride Elite, June 21-22 Loveland, 4GF • Casper WY Field of Dreams TBA

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