Kimberly Baseball Organization 2019 Parent Information Meeting

1. Kimberly Baseball Organization 2019 Parent Information Meeting www.kimberlybaseball.org

2. KBO Board Executive Committee **Additional Board Members: Eric Vanderloop, Chris Laswell, Ryan McGinnis, Mike Hart, Mike Carney (Legion GM), Angie Grishaber, Jamie Koester, and Julie Olson

3. 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 baseball players, learning the benefits of teamwork and sportsmanship 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 and 14, Legion (15-18) and youth tournament travel teams for boys from ages 8 through 12 who are interested in playing in more competitive situations. KBO is separate from KHS, Kimberly/ Combined Locks Rec, but we do support the KHS Programs (communications – camps – golf outing etc.)

4. Coach Selection Process Recommendations are made to KBO & Coaches Resource and Development Team Assistant Coaches are part of the Head Coach selection Contact Coach Ryan McGinnis with any questions 2018 Head Coaches: 8’s Ryan Hermus/Dan Hacker/Jeremy Lisowe 9U Bill Weyers & Tommy Wroblewski – Sam Statz 10U Ryan Hermus & Scott Schneider – Kurt Krizan 11U Amanda Furman/John Weyenberg & Dane Dorn 12U Brian Kieffer & Paul Anzelmo 13U Travel Mike Hart/Eric Vanderloop 13U AA Mike Rill 14U Travel John Kalk 14 AA Brian Warner 13/14 “A” – TBD 2019Team Coaches

5. Baseball Operations 8-12U

6. Baseball Operations13/14U

7. 2019 Baseball Operations Legion (June – July) • 17U – 10 League Games, Oshkosh Tournament 6/21-6/23, Regionals (Kimberly) & State Tournament • 19U - 10 League Games, Escanaba 6/21-6/23, Kimberly 6/27-6/30, Appleton 7/11-7/14 Regionals & State tournament High School Fall Baseball League (August – October) • 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

8. 2019 Travel Team Guidelines • Open tryouts will be held for all interested participants in two Phases . Pre-registration is preferred but walk-ups are allowed a try-out. Tryout Information will be posted on the KBO website with a form to fill out and turn in electronically, distributed at the Kimberly High School Winter Camp, and announced at registration when possible. Evaluators for each tryout will consist of individuals assigned by the KHS Head Baseball Coach and the CR&D Team as well as the head coach assigned to that team if one has been assigned at that time. KBO will send an email to all families simultaneously with rosters listed. • Roster size will typically be a minimum of 12 with the 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 rule #7. Teams are based almost exclusively by grade level with the exception being if someone is old for their grade and too old for the tournament team, he’d then need to play up with age. Otherwise, grade level only. • Ideally, each player gets 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. This should be communicated to the player and if necessary, the parent(s). • All Coaches/Teams are required to conduct a mandatory parent’s meeting to review schedule, expectations, fees, and pitching guidelines. Missing tournaments for other sport teams will not be allowed. Kimberly Baseball First. 5. 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)

9. 2019 Travel Team Guidelines 6. **All parents are required to volunteer at the Kimberly Tournament. • Teams are permitted to participate in the following number of tournaments which includes participation in the Kimberly Sunset Classic • 8 year olds-Tournaments depend on numbers but each player will aim to play 2 tournaments for sure and up to 3-4. 9 & 10 year old team –4-5 tournaments, 11 & 12 year old teams – 5 Tournaments, *12-year old teams will play at Helfaer Field in Milwaukee at conclusion of their season. This event does not count as a tournament. 13 & 14-year old teams-13s League + 2 tournaments including Bob Boots….14s League + 2 tourneys…..Travel-only teams 7 tourneys • Uniform distribution and management will be designated to a team manager. 10. The high school head baseball coach will be responsible for selecting team coaches, and enforcing compliance measures if necessary. Coaching applications are due on or before December 1st each year with coach selections to be recommended/communicated to KBO Board of Directors by January 1st. 11. 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.

10. 2019 Baseball Operations

11. Sunset Raffle tickets $100 paid for via SportNgin 8U $95 9U-11U $125 9U – 10U Kimberly Black $95 12U $145 13U -14U AA League $210 13U-14U Travel $220 13/14U “A” Team $100 Legion $245 (No Raffle tickets) 2019Player Fees

12. Sunset Raffle Tickets Each Player is expected to purchase 10 - $10 tickets ($100 totalwith maximum per family of 20 tickets) Paid for via SportNgin. Raffle tickets can be sold to friends and family. If sold, families keep the money Tickets need to be turned in prior to the Kimberly Baseball Golf Outing in September Player Uniforms New for 2019 – Personalized Uniform tops provided for all participating players Baseball Hats and Pants will be purchased through Eagle Graphics. Eagle Graphics Team store will be open February 18th – April 1, 2019 2019Player Fees

13. 2019 Family Responsibilities Sunset Tournament Shifts • May 17th to May 19th (8U – 12U) • June 14th – 16th – 13U & 14U • Enjoy Watching your son play baseball

14. 2019 TournamentSchedule 8U : TBD 9U Weyers9U Wroblewski9U Statz10U Krizan 5/17 Kimberly 5/17 Kimberly 6/14 De Pere 5/4 Manitowoc 6/7 Neenah 6/7 Ashwaubenon7/12 Kaukauna 6/21 Waupaca 6/14Waupun 6/21 Waupaca 7/26 Pulaski 7/12 Kaukauna 7/12 Hortonville7/12 Little Chute 7/19 Oneida 7/19 Bayport7/19 Bayport 10U Hermes10U Schneider11U Furman/Weyenberg11U Dorn 5/17 Kimberly 5/17 Kimberly 5/17 Kimberly 5/17 Kimberly 6/7 Neenah 5/31 Greenville 5/31 Markesan 6/7 Brillion 6/21 Menasha 6/14 New London 6/14 De Pere 6/14 Waupun 7/12 Little Chute 7/12 Appleton 6/28 Wausau 6/21 Menasha 7/26 Pulaski 7/26 Shawano 7/12 Winneconne 7/12 Columbus

15. 2019 TournamentSchedule 12U Kieffer12U Anzelmo 5/17 Kimberly 5/17 Kimberly 5/31 Kaukauna 6/7 Hortonville 6/7 Green Bay 6/21 Port Washington 7/13 Appleton 6/28 Greenville **12UHelfaer Field August 9, 2019 7/21 Bayport 7/12 Oregon 13U Hart/Vanderloop14U Kalk 5/5 New London Scrimmage 5/11 Manitowoc Scrimmage 5/11 Beaver Dam 6/1 Hortonville 6/1 Neenah 6/14 Kimberly 6/7 Bayport 6/21 Port Washington 6/14 Kimberly 6/28 DC Everest 6/21 Winneconne 7/12 Menasha 7/12 Manitowoc 7/19 Badgerland (Middleton) 7/19 Badgerland (Marshall)

16. Buffalo Wild Wings See Mike Hart for a card or mention Team C at the East Calumet store 10% of your bill goes to KBO Amazon Smile Use smile.amazon.com and select Kimberly baseball. We receive 0.5% of your purchase. Link is on the KBO website Sunset Outfield Wall Advertising $1,000/year with a 5 Year Contract KBO Fundraising

17. Winter Workouts at KHS Indoor Facility Sunday's 9U - 12U (4pm - 5:30pm) 13U & 14U (5:00pm - 6:00pm) Thursday morning's 13U & 14U (5:45am - 7:05am) 8U Evaluations Monday April 15, 2019 KBO Youth Day– Saturday May 25, 2019 Sunset Park 9U – 14U 2019 Tryouts Due to new tryout format date is yet to be determined Dates to Remember

18. 8U parents - Please register your son at: www.kimberlybaseball.org **Also if you have used equipment that you would like to donate please reach out to us, we are working on a used equipment form on our new website for future.

19. Monthly KBO BOARD Meeting: • 1stWednesday of every month • 6:30-8:30 pm Kimberly Municipal Complex – Birch Room *All are encouraged to attend and become involved. Board Membership is not required. Please let us know if you have some time and are interested in becoming “Friends of the Board”

20. Questions? This will be on the website www.Kimberlybaseball.org Thank you Sarah Kalk for your help with this presentation.