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Dear Prospective Athlete & Parents,
Thank you for your interest in Black Widows Baseball Club (BWBBC). We look forward to
having you join us and we want your time with us to be a positive and skill improving
experience.
Black Widows Baseball Club, LLC is a private youth sports organization established in 2004
to provide access to the competitive world of travel ball to a greater number of kids. We
strive to provide quality athletic training in a professional, positive, safe, and fun
environment. In addition to teaching the technical skills pertaining to the game of baseball,
we also hope to instill self-confidence and positive self-esteem in our athletes while
promoting important life skills such as healthy socialization skills, problem solving skills, and
teamwork.
While our primary focus will be on developing your child’s athletic potential, and improving
their individual contribution to the team, we will also be showing them how to work together
as a team, how to encourage one another to overcome personal challenges, and how
capitalizing on each other’s strengths makes the overall team stronger and more
competitive.
We are looking for players who are willing to commit their time to the entire season, to
work hard on improving their individual skills, and to be a respectful, loyal teammate. Black
Widows Baseball is NOT a recreational organization – we train to compete. Please take
the time to thoroughly read the remainder of the information we have provided. It is
detailed because we want everyone to be aware of the level of commitment we expect and
to understand what it will take to have your child participate successfully in our program.
What makes Black Widows Baseball unique?
1. Our Program focuses on raising the skill level of the individual player first and foremost.
2. Our Program is developmental and instructional in nature as well as competitive.
3. Our primary focus is on building character, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
4. The same system of baseball is taught throughout all age levels.
How Successful has the Black Widows Program been in developing players?
1. Annually our membership has had current & former players named to All Star teams.
2. Our membership had had several former players play for State Championship teams.
3. In 2010, there were (37) players from our Organization playing baseball for Local High Schools.
Again, we thank you for your interest in our organization. After reading the following
information, if you still have questions, feel free to contact us. We are excited about the upcoming season
and look forward to seeing you at the tryouts!
WELCOME TO OUR PROGRAM:
Important Dates: 2010 Calendar Year
- July 10, 2010 - August 29, 2010
- Summer Training and Team Practices
- September 11, 2010 – November 14, 2010
- League Play Begins for Games
- September 11, 2010 - November 22, 2010
- Tournament Schedule Begins (1-2 per month)
- November 22, 2010
- December 1, 2010
- Xtra Innings Program /Hardball Mechanics Clinics Begin
Email Communication: Email is the primary communication format used by the Black Widows. When you register with us please be sure we get a valid email address for each member of your family who needs to be kept informed about team events and any last-minute changes. If you do not have access to email or do not check it frequently please make sure your coaches and team representatives are aware of this and provide them an alternate way of getting information to you quickly.
Website: Our website will be updated weekly during the season on Wednesday nights by 9:00pm.
This will be the primary source of Tournament information, results, and highlights.
HOW TO CONTACT US:
Black Widows Baseball Club, LLC
8 El Corazon
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone: (949) 350-7953
Fax: (949) 766-0377
www.blackwidowsbaseball.com
GENERAL RULES:
• Athletes are not allowed on the fields without the consent and
supervision of a coach or adult Black Widow representative.
• Each athlete is responsible for bringing their own water and when
necessary, appropriate snacks, for each practice/game/tournament.
• Athletic fitness on all levels is our goal. Therefore, smoking, drinking
of alcoholic beverages, or the use of drugs by the athletes is prohibited. of this rule will result in the immediate dismissal from our program.
• Abusive language or behavior, or any other negative forms of behavior
toward coaches, umpires, teammates or other competitors is grounds
for immediate dismissal from our program.
• Each member and parent must be aware of the responsibilities required
and the commitment being made to the team.
• Each member must be aware that being a member of the Black Widows
organization is a privilege.
• Each member must realize that the manner in which they conduct
themselves on and off the field is a direct reflection on their entire team
and our program.
• Each member must be willing to work hard, take direction, and strive
for excellence.
• Each member must realize that playing time is earned and awarded at
the sole discretion of the coaching staff.
• Grievances should be addressed to the team’s coaching staff first. If
an amicable solution cannot be reached the grievance should be
elevated to the Club Director and/or the organizations advisory board.
• It is understood that team coaches and/or managers cannot make
financial commitments on behalf of BWBBC. Any and all financial
arrangements are to be made directly with BWBBC administration only.
TEAM PLACEMENT:
We believe that an individual can excel and will be most content in the upcoming season when placed on a team that complements their skill level. We believe that all of our teams, regardless of skill level, can have an extremely successful year. Our goal is to create balanced teams with strengths in all the technical areas of the game. Please trust in the decisions we make and encourage your child to take advantage of the opportunity to make new friends and build solid bonds within their assigned teams.
It must also be re-iterated that the Black Widows Baseball organization is NOT a recreational organization. We train to compete and while we make every effort to accommodate as many players as possible, we cannot and do not guarantee that every child who attends our tryouts will make a team. Please be prepared, and have your child prepared, for this possibility. Also know that we hold tryouts each year and we have referrals available to private instructors in the event your child does not initially make one of our teams but is committed to improving their skills. We do welcome players to try-out again should they not be initially accepted to one of our teams. After tryouts, players may join a team by invitation only and must attend one month’s events before final placement.
As part of the selection process, alternates will be chosen and notified. In the event a primary candidate chooses not to accept their position, or is not able to meet the financial requirements of the July 1st deadline, an alternate will be chosen to take their roster position.
In the best interest of our athletes we reserve the right to move a player from one team to another at anytime throughout the season. If the player improves his skills on a younger team or is simply not keeping up with his teammates on a more advanced team, movement may occur. Moreover, we reserve the right to remove any player from some or all of our programs if we determine that the athlete or his parents are a detriment to our program or its patrons.
Age for Tournament play assignments are based on the player’s age as of 04/30/2011 and will remain in effect for the entire 2010 season. Players can play up an Age level with parent’s request, but must have the approval of the Head Coach. League play is not totally determinate upon a players age, but subject to outside organization’s age and division requirements. It is our intention to carry rosters containing 12-14 players on each team. However, the number of teams offered is subject to change solely at the discretion of Black Widows Baseball and in part is dependant upon the number and quality of athletes in attendance at tryouts, as well as the availability of coaches and managers.
ATTENDANCE:
• Players are allowed up to (8) absences from team practices and/or up to (1)
absence from tournaments during the course of the season. Absences in
excess of these guidelines may result in disciplinary action or dismissal from
the program.
• Teammates must be on time to practice. Three (3) tardies will equal one (1)
absence. Continual tardiness may result in disciplinary action or dismissal from
the program.
• The final decision to remove a player due to their lack of attendance will come
from the head coach and will be determined by number and reason of absences.
• Even if you are injured you must still attend team functions, chalk talks and
tournaments. You will not be required to participate, however you will be
required to watch and learn the information being presented.
• Any preplanned extended absences which fall outside the scheduled break
periods must be communicated in writing to the head coach upon the
acceptance of your position to a team. Failure to do so at this time will mean
the above stated attendance policy will apply without exception.
TEAM INTERACTION & SPORTSMANSHIP:
• It is important to keep a positive attitude throughout your training.
• We expect you to work hard in practice and pay attention in chalk-talk.
Excessive displays of laziness or lack of participation can result in dismissal
from our program.
• All teammates, coaches, umpires and other competitors MUST be treated
with respect and dignity at all times. Personal attacks, abusive behavior,
inappropriate language, and or inappropriate joking will not be tolerated. Any
athlete that is disruptive or abusive to others may be moved to a different team
or removed from the program altogether.
• Sportsmanship and team unity are key components to our organization’s
success. We expect our players to be courteous and considerate to others on
and off the field. Anyone who behaves in a manner that negatively affects the
organization or we deem inappropriate, on or off the field, may be asked to leave
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