Welcome to the 201 9 Salem NH Softball General Assembly!

1. Welcome to the 2019 Salem NH Softball General Assembly!

2. 2019 Board of Directors and League Positions • 2019 Rec and Travel Teams • Guiding Principles • ZERO Tolerance policy • Town Rules • Equipment • Fundamentals by Division • Key Dates • Safety • Awards–Presidential Award & Larry Keber Award • Raffles • Sponsor Thanks AGENDA

3. President: Brett Grande • Vice President of Operations: Carolyn Kennedy • Vice President of Support: Ryan McNamara • Treasurer:Steve Twombly • Directors at Large: • Matt Campbell • Rick Solt • Jason Dailey • Chris Rigazio • Mike Bolduc • Beth Frias • Kevin O’Loughlin • Derek Fredrickson 2019 Board of Directors

4. Field Maintenance & Equipment (Make sure we have enough supplies and lawn equipment, etc) - Rick and Mike • Scheduling(Work with other towns, set limitations of fields and teams, use schedule generator, secure umpires, etc) - Mike & Steve • Tourney Director (Set up binders for all teams, submit rosters, find tourneys, work with treasurer to pay, set up tryouts, etc) - Mike and Steve • Website (Announcements, weather issues, fee payments, Update teams after draft, etc) - Jason, Carolyn and Steve • Player Agent (Draft process, moving players, balancing) - Jason • Equipment (Ordering, handing out, collecting) - Chris and Ryan • Uniforms (export shirt sizes, ensure we have spares, order, pick up, hand out) - Beth and Ryan • Cages & Garage (Cleaning, lock maintenance) - Chris and Rick • Weather (Go/No go on games and practices) - Jason and Beth • Secretary: Beth • Sponsorship requests: Bob • Picture coordinator: Jason • Signs: Brett • Tag day solicitor and coordinator: Jason & Dawn 2019 League Positions

5. 2019 Spring Teams

6. CHARGE (Green) PRIDE (Royal Blue) Team Names Match Pro Fastpitch League Names RACERS (Red) BANDITS (Orange)

7. OPPONENTS • Other towns will likely be playing with us this year in 8u – 12u, T-ball stays in town • Meeting in early April to schedule May games with nearby towns: • Londonderry Rec • Windham Rec • Pelham Rec • Derry Rec • May schedules will be released in mid-April.

8. 2019 Rec Teams

9. T-Ball 2Teams (Registrations still open)

10. Manager: Candice Murray Roster: CES Auto T-Ball: PRIDE

11. Manager: Tom Ward Coaches: Carolyn Kennedy Roster: Wasabi T-Ball: PRIDE

12. 8U 2Teams (Registrations Closed)

13. Roster: Manager: Josh Berlin Coach: Ryan McNamara Steve Howes Paul Cutuli Kevin Raskow Select Demo 8U: CHARGE

14. Manager: Josh Frias Coach: Beth Frias Kevin O’Loughlin Alyson Nawossa Roster: Santo Insurance 8U: PRIDE

15. 10U 3Teams (Registrations closed)

16. Manager: Jason Dailey Coaches: Amanda Moreau Jeff Hurley Roster: Dick’s Sporting Goods 10U: CHARGE

17. Roster: Manager: Mike Bolduc Coach: Rick Solt Mike Davenport Kevin O’Loughlin Pat’s Key “N” Lock 10U: PRIDE

18. Roster: Manager: Keith LaBrecque Coach: Josh Frias T-Bones 10U: RACERS

19. 12U 2Teams (Registrations still open)

20. Manager: Chris Rigazio Coach: Dave Boretti Roster: Romano’s Pizzeria 12U: PRIDE

21. Roster: Manager: Jamie Ruel Coach: Chris Ruel Copper Door 12U: BANDITS

22. Buddy Ball Sponsored by: Hayden’s Handyman (Bob Schneider)

23. 2019 Salem Blue Devils All-Star Teams

24. Roster: Currently Working Indoors to Determine Team Makeup Manager: Josh Frias 8U: BLUE DEVILS

25. Roster: Averie Bolduc Lily Conway Michaela Dailey Brooke Davenport Alyson Frias Kendall Halloran Lucy LaBrecque Gabriella Moreau-Garthe Lily Moschetto Shae O’Loughlin Neela Overton Emily Troisi Manager: Mike Bolduc Coaches: Amanda Moreau Keith LaBrecque Jason Dailey Kevin O’Loughlin Mike Davenport 10U: BLUE DEVILS

26. Coaches: Steve Twombly Brett Grande Ryan McNamara Frank Jarek 14U: BLUE DEVILS

27. 2019 All Star Tournaments 8U (Likely) oLondonderry W/S qualifier: May 24-26 oGrip N Rip in Barrington: June 14-16 oStates in Barrington: June 21-23 oJuly Invitational TBD oWorld Series: July 27- Aug 2 in Jensen Beach, FL *If Qualified 10U (Likely) oLondonderry W/S qualifier: May 24-26 oGrip N Rip in Barrington: June 14-16 oDistricts in Barrington June 28-30 oStates in Londonderry: July 5-7 *If Qualified oInvitationals TBD oWorld Series: July 27 - Aug 2 in Jensen Beach, FL *If Qualified 14U (Final) oBillerica June 1–2 oNewburyport June 7-9 oLowell June 14-16 OStates in Manchester June 21-23 oWakefield June 28-30 oWoburn July 12-14 oTewksbury July 19-21 oLaconia July 26-28

28. Guiding Principles • Encourage sportsmanship • Understand and respect the rules • Develop modesty in victory and courage in defeat • Control emotions and speech • Encourage a spirit of cooperation and teamwork • Develop our children into real, true citizens

29. ● Coaches who make negative comments or argue shall immediately be ejected from the game. Being ejected carries an automatic two game suspension. ● Players who argue or engage in negative behavior shall be immediately ejected from the game. The player must serve an automatic 1 game suspension. ● Parents / Fans who argue or engage in negative behavior (complaining, yelling, taunting, etc.) shall be removed from the field. Parents must stay in the stands at all times. ● Any activity that becomes physical or involves a physical threat will result in an immediate, indefinite suspension for any adult involved. ● Players involved in any physical misconduct will face a 2 game suspension. ● An umpire’s decision on balls & strikes is FINAL. They are judgment calls and not subject to complaint or debate. *** See More Detail on the Salem Softball WebSite under “Documents” *** ZERO Tolerance Policy

30. No pets are allowed on/around the fields • No smoking is allowed on any school property • No alcohol • No parking on the grass at Soule • No parking in the fire lanes at Woodbury Town Rules

31. Configure your profile on the salemnhsoftball.org website to receive cell phone text messages or e-mail messages for schedule changes. • Check the website at salemnhsoftball.org for announcements. • The town can close all fields due to wet weather. • Individual fields may have drainage issues and will be closed while others are open. • You should show up to play unless you have been notified otherwise. • Umpires will stop games in the event of lightning or thunder. Fields must be clear of lightning/thunder for 20 minutes before resuming. Inclement Weather

32. Bryan Field at Woodbury Middle School • Salem High Varsity field at Woodbury Middle School • Michaud Field at Woodbury (T-Ball) • Morse Field at Soule School • Lancaster School field Fields

33. League Provides: • Game T-Shirt with number and sponsor name for players and coaches. • What you will need: • Game pants & a mouth guard. • What is suggested: • Cleats, Sliding Shorts, Face Guard & Sliding Pad. • A mouth guard is MANDATORY for all players to prevent possible mouth/dental and concussion injuries!!! You should have extras available! • These local retailers sell game pants and mouth guards:Walmart, Target, Olympia Sports, Monkey Sports& Dick’s Sporting Goods. Uniforms

34. What the League provides: • Bats, Helmets, Catcher’s Gear, Softballs • What you will need • Fielding glove • What is suggested additionally • Batting gloves • Each team is provided with softballs for the season. • A player may bring her/his own bat, gear, and or helmet. Helmets must have a face mask. • Pitchers, 1B and 3B are REQUIRED to wear a facemask, this is a Babe Ruth rule. Each coach’s bag will have multiple facemasks, but you can buy one yourself for about $40. Equipment

35. T-Ball • Stay on the T: Hitting a pitched ball is not fundamental for this level. • Games will move along faster to maintain young player’s interest. • Teaches proper batting, running, fielding, throwing, & basic game elements. • All players bat, even if not playing in the field. • Inning is over after 3 outs OR 5 runs are scored, or everyone bats. • 8u • Coach/Machine pitch. This improves defense, keeps the game moving, and matches tournament guidelines. Pitching machines are used in tournaments. • No base stealing is allowed. • Inning is over after 3 outs OR 5 runs are scored. The 6th inning is unlimited scoring. • All players bat, even if not playing in the field • Potential Pitchers and Catchers are encouraged to start taking outside lessons and attend clinics to develop pitching and catching skills. Division Fundamentals

36. Division Fundamentals • 10u: • Introduces stealing and sliding. • Uses Babe Ruth rules from the rule book. • Emphasizes correct throwing, fielding and batting. • Inning is over after 3 outs OR 5 runs are scored. Unlimited 6th inning. • All players bat, even if not in the game. • Standings are kept and used for seeding in the playoffs. • If you aren’t safe at certain positions, you won’t be put there. • If you aren’t taking pitching lessons, or don’t have the ability to throw strikes via legal pitching methods, you’re unlikely to pitch. • If you need names of instructors for pitching lessons, see a board member after the assembly • 12u: • Concept of dropped third strike. • Emphasizes situational play & uses Babe Ruth rules from the rule book. • Continues emphasis on correct throwing, fielding and batting. • Inning is over after 3 outs OR 5 runs are scored. Unlimited 7th inning. • All players bat, even if not in the game.

37. Http://salemnhsoftball.org • See schedules and changes • Confirm your contact information • Receive emails & text messages of changes/weather cancellations • Website enhances communication and dissemination of information Salem NH Softball Website

38. Practices will start as soon as the town clears us to use the fields. We are aiming for the week of April 15th to start practices and scrimmages, then practices over vacation, then games with other towns in May. We may add in-town games before April vacation if the fields are open sooner than expected. • Field Clean up / Equipment Pick up Day: Sat April 13 • Bring rakes, wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms, leaf blower, grasping tools, trash bags, tie wraps and gloves if possible. • Playoffs June 10-14 for 8u-12u. Scheduling Plans

39. Tag Days: April 5-7 • You can choose your location and time online again this year, first come first served. • Stay tuned for signup date & time • Dress for the weather, as you will be outside • Where to meet: • The Blockhouse behind Woodbury School • Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled time • When you are done: • Return to the blockhouse & check out. Hand in your container • Can I opt out? Is it mandatory? • Yes you can opt out, but you must pay a $60 fee to make up for the money we’d lose by you not tagging. Other Key Dates

40. Safety: Priority #1!

41. Concussions: What a player reports: • Headache or “pressure” in head • Nauseous/vomiting • Balance problems/dizziness • Double or blurred vision • Light and/or noise sensitivity • Feels sluggish, hazy, foggy • Confused • Trouble focusing/ staying on task • “I feel down” or “I just don’t feel right”

42. Hydration • Dress appropriately • WATER and Gatorade • Water is only appropriate for up to 50 minutes of play time in the heat. >50 mins need to replace electrolytes • Light snack of carbs (cereal, wheat bread, oatmeal, pasta, vegetables, fruit) before play • If you are thirsty, you are ALREADY dehydrated

43. Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke….What to Do: • Move person to flat, cool, shaded area • Remove excess clothing • Spray/douse with water (evaporation is your friend to bring down temperature!) • Ice packs to underarms, forehead • Elevate legs • Give fluids if conscious DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON

44. First Aid Kits are in every coach’s bag • Every player needs to fill out a medical form that the coach retains in case of emergency (Will be emailed this week.) • Tell your coach if your child has an allergy or medical condition, and if she carries an Epi-Pen. • Monitor your child for injury/condition • Help in an emergency: get the kit, call 911 if needed, direct EMS to area

45. AWARDS!!

46. Larry Keber Award Given to a person or group who has gone above and beyond to help make the Salem Girls Softball League even better. Named after a true gentleman who spent countless hours teaching the youth of Salem the game of softball and the art of pitching.

47. The winner of the 2019 Larry Keber Award is…

48. Ryan McNamara!

49. Presidential Award The Presidential Award is chosen by the League President, to honor a person or group who exemplifies the meaning behind Salem NH Softball: Caring, Support, & Dedication.

50. The 2019 Presidential Award winner is…