A. LEAGUE FEES – TEAM ENTRY PROCEDURE:
1. The Cleveland Baseball Federation pays all entrance fees for City of Cleveland teams.
2. Managers are required to submit their team entry card when entering their team.
B. GAME FEES:
1. The Cleveland Baseball Federation pays all game fees for City of Cleveland teams.
2. Non-resident teams may only enter if room is available and they pay their game fees.
3. Game fees must be paid prior to the season to the Cleveland Baseball Federation.
"PLAYER ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION"
C. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY:
1. City of Cleveland residents have first priority on participating in this league.
- Residency is defined when either parent or legal guardian lives in Cleveland.
2. Age Limit: Ages 19 and under, cannot turn 20 years old before August 1, 2009.
3. Non-residents can play: Each team may have (7) non-residents on their roster.
4. This league only: Players may only play in this league during the summer season.
D. SQUAD SIZE:
1. The roster limit is 18 players for all leagues.
E. CONTRACT CARDS:
1. Any player, playing illegally without a contract card that gets hurt will not be covered by the Cleveland Baseball Federation medical coverage. The coach who plays an illegal player and the illegal player will be suspended for (4) games.
2. Verified and approved contract cards must be available at all games.
3. Two contract cards must be validated at the Division of Recreation administrative office prior to the team’s first game between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
4. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian sign the contracts.
5. Coaches are required to have a contract with COACH ONLY to be eligible for benefits.
6. NO PICTURES are required on the contract cards.
7. Players must have a photo I.D. with him at each game.
8. Signing Deadline to add players: Teams may add players before July 2, 2009.
F. CONTRACT MUST BE APPROVED:
1. Center Managers must initial each player’s contract before submitting for validation.
2. Other teams must have their organization head initial contract before submitting for validation.
G. HARDSHIP RULES:
1. Hardship status takes place after the signing deadline date of July 3, 2009.
2. A team’s roster becomes such that it lends itself to the termination of the team. Manager may apply for hardship to continue the season if the following procedures are met:
a.) Request for hardship status must be submitted in writing.
b.) Contracts of players no longer on the team must be submitted along with the reason
for their dismissal.
c.) Dropped players may be replaced at the discretion of the League Director.
3. The new players shall be allowed to participate for the remainder of the regular season but will not be eligible for any post-season play such as city playoffs.
H. PROPER COMPLETION OF PLAYER CONTRACT CARDS
CITY OF CLEVELAND
CLEVELAND BASEBALL FEDERATION
CLEVELAND INDIAN CHARITIES
YOUTH CONTRACT
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Program Age Age requirement
_ _ Little F 9-12 Can not be age 13 prior to May 1 of current year
(Must be age 9 prior to May 1 of the current year)
_ Big F 13-14 Can not be age 15 prior to May 1 of current year
_ __ Mickey Mantle 15-16 Can not be age 17 prior to May 1 of current year
_X Connie Mack 17-19 Can not be age 20 prior to August 1 of current year
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Team Name: CORY RECREATION CENTER Center / Park (Leave this Blank)
Male Race (H-Hispanic, C-Caucasian, AA- African American, O-other)
Player Name: JOHN SMITH □ Female ___AA___ Birth date: 12 / 12 / 91
Address: 3003 EAST 110 STREET City: CLEVELAND Zip: 44108 Home Phone: 777-3567
School: __GLENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL_ Homeroom __320_ Emergency Phone 666-2359
Ward # 8
Additional funding is based on participants indicating their ward.
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Parents Hospitalization □ Blue Cross □ Kaiser □ AFDC OTHER
□ None Contract Number Your Policy # if you know it
On behalf of my team , I hereby agree to abide by all rules and regulations set forth by the Cleveland Baseball Federation, Cleveland Indian Charities, Cleveland Division of Recreation and all local and national affiliates.
HEAD COACH SIGNATURE: Manager signs here DATE Date you sign it
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Note: player and parent signature (if under 18) are required on back of the contract card!
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1. Both halves of the contract cards must be filled out in ink.
2. The manager’s signature is required on the front of the contract card.
3. The Parent or Legal Guardian’s signature is required on the back of the card.
(if under 18)
4. The Participant’s signature is required on the back of the contract card.
5. Both completed and signed contract cards will need to be verified before participating.
6. Proof of age documents that are acceptable are Birth Certificate, Church record, old contract card, school document or health record when getting them verified by your Center Manager.
7. ALL PLAYERS MUST BE UNDER CONTRACT BEFORE PARTICIPATING!
I. RELEASED PLAYERS:
1. A released player who wishes to play with another team in the same league must sit out the first game his / her new team plays after his / her release has been finalized.
2. To release a player – Bring your contract down to the administrative office.
“ GENERAL LEAGUE INFORMATION “
J. TO THE MANAGERS: All Managers are responsible for compliance to the rules.
1. Managers are to inform their players of the misconduct rules and regulations.
2. Managers are required to have a copy of the rules present at all games.
3. Please call the Division of Recreation if you have any questions (216) 664-2346.
K. MEDICAL COVERAGE:
1. The Cleveland Baseball Federation will provide SECONDARY medical coverage for all participants in the Cleveland Connie Mack’s baseball games.
2. Your manager has insurance claim forms.
3. These forms are also available at the concession stands at Brookside and Gordon Parks.
4. Manager must call Joe Wise of the CBF (216) 861-4767 to report any injuries.
L. AWARDS:
1. Division or Percentage champion will receive a team trophy.
2. Overall league (playoff) champions will receive team trophy and individual trophies.
3. All Star players will receive an award and T-shirt.
M. OFFICIAL GAME STATUS:
1. The game becomes official when five (5) complete innings have been played if the home team is losing or 4½ innings if the home team is winning.
N. MANAGER’S COMMUNICATION:
MANAGER’S INFORMATION LINE (1-330-463-7136) ON THURSDAYS
Managers are TO CALL THE INFORMATION HOTLINE EVERY THURSDAY.
During this time, the Hotline will notify managers of any important messages. Such as make-up games, standings and other information – Call every Thursday!
The office staff will not be calling managers or mailing make-up schedules to them. It is the MANAGER’S responsibility to call EACH WEEK. Messages/Make-ups will be repeated weekly until they are outdated. NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED, if a team forfeits a game because the manager did not call to get the team’s messages.
O. RAIN OUT HOTLINE: **HOTLINE PHONE NUMBER IS (330) 463-7088 **
1. Teams should call the Rain Out Hotline number: (For the status of games on rain days)
A. 
Weeknight games Call after 4:00 pm for weeknight games.
B. 
Weekend games Call after 8:00 am for weekend games
C. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE FOR INFORMATION PRIOR TO 4:00 PM.
2. A game called because of rain or darkness is official if the losing team has batted five times. If a game is called before the losing team has batted five times, the entire game will be rescheduled.
P. FIELD PERMITS: (This is based on field availability)
1. Baseball – Pre-season field permits are issued for practice.
2. Each team will be issued a 2-hour permit for a weeknight time and for a weekend time.
Q. TEAM BENCHES
1. Bench personnel will be limited to contracted players, one manager, two coaches, one scorekeeper, and one bat boy/girl. Overcrowding the bench area creates a potentially dangerous situation.
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UMPIRE JURISDICTION
The umpires’ jurisdiction begins one (1) hour prior to a game and one (1) hour after a game. The parking lots as well as the park grounds are part of their jurisdiction!
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“ EQUIPMENT & UNIFORM GUIDELINES “
R. UNIFORMS:
1. Players must have matching shirts with 6” numerals.
2. Each player must have his/her own uniform, no exchanging on the field.
3. Visors, bandannas, headbands and plastic helmets are prohibited.
4. If the umpire enforces the blood rule per our regulations, the uniform rule will not apply to the affected player(s) for the remainder of the day.
S. BLOOD RULE:
1. Any player or coach who is bleeding or who has blood on their uniform shall be prohibited from participating further in the game until appropriate treatment can be administered.
2. The umpire will give adequate time for this treatment; however, the umpire reserves the right to beckon a substitute into the game.
3. If the umpire beckons a substitute, the player affected by the blood rule does not have to re-enter via our rules for re-entry.
4. If the player affected by the blood rule must change their jersey, they will not have to comply with the matching jersey rule for the remainder of the day.
T. EQUIPMENT:
1. Metal spikes are allowed in the league.
2. Each player must be properly equipped.
3. Each team must supply one new ball and a good used ball for each game.
• CBF will provide each team with 24 baseballs for their games.
4. Team bases are needed for your games.
5. Donuts or metal rods are prohibited. Warm-up bat sleeves are permissible. The umpires, prior to the game, must approve all bats. Their judgment is final.
“ TIE BREAKER RULE & HOME TEAM GUIDELINES “
U. TIEBREAKER RULE
1. Teams who are tied for a trophy position at the end of the season will have their final standing determined by the following tiebreakers:
a.) Head to Head competition
b.) One game playoff, date and time set by the league director.
Final Standings of other teams not in 1st place that are tied at the end of the season
will be decided by the use of the following tiebreakers:
a.) Head to Head competition
b.) Least runs given up in head to head competition
c.) Coin Flip
V. WHO’S THE HOME TEAM:
A. Home team is listed second and is indicated on your season schedule.
Ø Home team bench is on the 3rd base side of field, Visitors on the 1st base side.
B. During the post season playoffs:
Ø Team with the best record is the home team
Ø Home team will alternate if the teams play each other more than once.
C. During the Championship Game:
v Team with best record is the home team. If identical records – coin flip.
W. PLAN OF PLAY
FOR CLEVELAND CONNIE MACK LEAGUE
The Connie Mack baseball League consists of 12 teams!
American Division National Division
Cuyahoga Heights Clark Recreation
Estabrook Recreation Cory Recreation
Michael Zone Recreation Cudell Recreation
Stella Walsh Recreation Emery Park
West Denison Halloran
Zelma George Recreation Thurgood Marshall Recreation
Breakdown of games: Each team will play each opponent in their division twice and (4)
games outside their division. Total games = 14 games
Life Skills Workshops: (3) Life skills workshops will be conducted at the game sites.
Workshop # 1 will be on Thursday June 11 at 5:20 p.m. – Subject is personal responsibilities
Workshop # 2 will be on Thursday June 18 at 5:20 p.m. – Subject is ethics & decision making
Workshop # 3 will be on Thursday July 9 at 5:20 p.m. – Subject is gun control / safety
All-star Plans: The league All-star game is on Tuesday August 11 at 7 p.m. at Brookside Talty Field. All-star team practices will be held on Thursday August 6 at 6 p.m. at Brookside Park’s Rozanski (American Team) and Talty Field (National Team) Page 4 of your season schedule has all details.
Playoff Plans: All 12 teams qualify for the single elimination post season city playoffs. BEST RECORD IS THE HOME TEAM IN THE PLAYOFFS. COIN TOSS IS USED IF BOTH TEAMS HAVE IDENTICAL RECORDS.
ROUND ONE: First round playoff games will be on Tuesday July 21ST
ROUND TWO: Second round games will be on Thursday July 23RD
ROUND THREE: Third round games will be on Friday July 24TH
CITY CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Tuesday July 28 at Brookside Talty Field at 7:00 p.m.
Tiebreaker Guidelines: If it is for first place –
1.) Head to Head Competition
Other team ties that do not involve first place –
1.) Head to Head Competition
2.) Coin Flip
Awards: Both city champion and runner-up teams receive individual trophies for their players and coaches + a team trophy.
We are not sending our representative to a state tournament.
CONNIE MACK
ALL STAR GAME
X. All star game information
Our Connie Mack baseball all-star Game will be held on Tuesday August 11TH at Gordon # 1 beginning at 7:00 p.m. The all-star game will be a 7-inning game. If tied after 7 innings, only 1 more inning will be played.
Y. SELECTION OF PLAYERS AND COACHES
(Will be determined by the current standings as of the morning on July 10, 2009)
American All-star Manager: First place American Division team’s manager.
National All-star Manager: First place National Division team’s manager.
American Coaches: Team’s managers of 2ND, 3RD and 4TH place teams in their division.
National Coaches: Team’s managers of 2ND, 3RD and 4TH place teams in their division.
(3) Selections: First and second place teams
(2) Selections: third place teams
(1) Selection: Fourth, fifth and sixth place teams
Note: The manager may select three more players after July 23RD to add to the team.
Only one additional player may come from his team.
Managers are to call the League Director at (216) 664-2346 by July 16th.
Ø Start with your team name
Ø Give player name, position, batting average & the shirt size. (adult sizes)
Ø If it is a Pitcher – Give Pitchers’ record.
Note: All-star team’s practice will be held on Thursday August 6TH at Talty Field (National all stars) and at Rozanski Field (American all stars) at 6:00 p.m. Players are to bring their own bat and catcher’s gear.
Uniforms: Each player and coach will receive an all-star shirt for this game. Players are to wear their own team uniform except for their jersey.
Z. JUST SOME REMINDERS
Managers Hotline – Call every Thursday – (1-330-463-7136)
Both copies of your player contracts are due before your first game.
Do not forget that you will need bases for your games.
Winning coach – Please call in the score after the game:
- To the Plain Dealer at (216) 999-4370 (before 10:30 p.m.)
- To league score line at (216) 664-2118, if the line is filled – call 664-2346
Note: The small laminated coach’s card is enclosed for your wallet, which has these telephone numbers for your convenience.
WEB SITE: www.cbfkids.org
“ GAME RULES FOR THE LEAGUE “
AA. NO GRACE TIME FOR THE GAMES
1. Games begin at their scheduled time.
2. Encourage your players to be at the field at least 30 minutes before their game time.
3. Teams must have 8 players start the game.
BB. PRE-GAME WARM-UP:
1. Each team gets ten minutes of warm-up providing no game is scheduled ahead of them.
2. If one game is following another – then five minutes of warm-up is permitted.
Note: If the games are running late, the umpire reserves the right to cancel warm-up practice.
CC. PRE-GAME CONFERENCE WITH UMPIRE:
1. Managers are to provide items listed below to the umpire at the ground rule meeting:
q Team Line-up sheet
Ø Line-up must include player first and last names and jersey numbers
Ø Include your substitute players and their numbers
q 1 new game ball and I good used baseball
DD. START OF GAME:
1. Each team must have at least eight (8) eligible players to start the game.
2. All games are seven innings or no new inning may start after 2 hours and 5 min. in length.
Ø No new inning may start after 2 hours and 5 minutes
Ø Manager and umpire should document the starting time of the game.
EE. RE-ENTRY RULE:
1. Starters may re-enter the game as long as it is in same spot of the batting order.
2. Once a started re-enters the game, the substitute can not play anymore.
FF. EMERGENCY RE-ENTRY RULE:
1. Any player may re-enter the game if a player must leave the game for an injury or an emergency and all the team substitutes have played. This does not include an ejected player! The ejected player must be replaced with an eligible substitute who has not played or the team forfeits the game.
GG. LET THEM PLAY RULE:
1. Every player must bat and play the field.
2. We encourage all coaches to play each player a minimum of 2 innings in the field and bat at least once in each game.
3. Discipline problems are to be addressed at the pre-game conference by informing the umpire and the other coach that said player (Give jersey #) may not play.
HH. SPEED-UP RULES:
1. Intentional Walk - No Pitches thrown – Coach or Catcher tells the umpire.
2. Courtesy runner - For the Catcher – Mandatory with 2 outs, Optional with less than
2 outs. Subs may run – has no effect on their game status. If no subs are available – last man who made an out should run.
II. RUN SPREAD AND MERCY RULES:
1. Run spread: 10 runs after 5 innings.
Ø Losing team must bat equal number of times.
2. Mercy rule: 15 runs after 3 innings.
Ø Losing team must bat equal number of times.
“ GAME RULES FOR THE LEAGUE “
JJ. EXTRA PLAYER (EP): (ALSO – REFERRED TO AS THE ADDITIONAL HITTER) – (AH)
A) The EP must be listed on the starting line-up prior to the first pitch of the game and must be used the entire game. Failure to complete the game with the EP results in his spot being ignored for the remainder of the game. IT IS NOT AN OUT!
B) If the EP is used – all 10 players must bat and any 9 may play defense.
C) Defensive position may be changed but the batting order must remain the same.
D) The EP may be substituted for at any time. The substitute must be a player who has not yet been in the game. The starting EP may re-enter.
KK. SHORTHANDED RULE:
1. If a team begins play with the required number of players, that team may continue a game with one less player than it started with if that player has left the game for any reason other than an ejection.
2. Teams cannot play with seven players. They must be able to bat eight (8) at all times.
3. If the player leaving the game is a runner or batter, they are declared out.
4. When the player who has left the game is scheduled to bat, an out shall be declared for each turn at bat. An inning or the game can end with an automatic out.
5. The player who has left the game cannot return to the line-up. Exception: A player who has left the game under the Blood Rule may re-enter without penalty.
“ MANAGER’S CHECKLIST “
LL. MANAGER’S CHECKLIST
q Game balls
q Catcher’s gear
q Mask
q Shin Guards
q Chest Protector
q Throat Guard
q Mitt
q Catcher’s helmet
q Practice baseballs
q Bases for the game
q Bats
q First Aid Kit
q Batting helmets
q LINE-UP SHEETS
q Give the white original to the umpire
q Give the Pink Copy to the opposing scorekeeper
q You keep the yellow copy.
q Your Contract Cards
q Copy of our League Rules
q The Laminated Rule Modifications card - show it to the umpire before game.
q Scorebook
q Extra Jersey in case of an emergency
q Water Cooler and Cups
MM. CALL IN YOUR SCORES REMINDER FOR THE WINNING COACH
1. CALL IN THE SCORES BEFORE 10:30 P.M. TO THE PLAIN DEALER
Ø Cleveland plain dealer (216) 999-4370
Ø LEAGUE SCORE LINE (216) 664-2118
“ UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT NOT TOLERATED ”
NN. PLAYER CONDUCT
1. It is the ultimate responsibility of the manager of the team to insure that his players display good sportsmanship prior to, during and after the game. By playing amateur baseball, each participant subscribes to the code of conduct for athletics.
OO.DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES:
1. The following penalties are punishable by ejection of the game and further disciplinary action administered by the Division of Recreation.
2. Any player ejected from a game is automatically suspended for the next game, more than one if deemed necessary by the League Director.
(a) Normal Ejection: Excessive complaining or complaints to the umpire or for other failure of good behavior deemed necessary by the umpire on the field.
(Ejection & 1 game suspension)
(b) Fighting: Any physical abuse or attempting to strike another player or umpire with arms, hands, feet or equipment in a combative manner.
(Ejection and 3 game suspension).
(c) Verbal Abuse: Any threat and/or intimidation that in any manner refers to or reflects negatively upon participating participants, spectators, umpires or league officials.
(Ejection and 3 game suspension).
(d) Physical Abuse of Umpire/League Official: Any threat of physical intimidation or harm to include pushing, striking, kicking, throwing at or attempting to make physical contact. (Ejection and suspended indefinitely).
(e) Bench Clearing: Any team personnel leaving their position on the bench area to participate in or surround a fight. (Ejection and 2 game suspension)
(f) Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in the Park: Any team personnel drinking alcoholic beverages in the park will be suspended. (1st offense-3 games, 2nd offense – indefinite suspension)
(g) Using or bringing illegal drugs to the park: (Indefinite suspension)
(h) Intentional throwing of equipment: (Ejection)
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PP. OTHER CONDUCT RULES:
1. NO SMOKING is permitted in the dugout.
2. The use of profanity by any team member carries the following penalties:
a. First Offense – Warning
b. Second Offense – Ejection
3. Arguing of balls and strikes will constitute a team warning. Any repeat offense by any team member will result in the ejection of that player.
4. Intentional “hurdling” (jumping over) the defensive player, by the runner, to avoid an out will result in the player being automatically out and subsequently ejected from that game only.
5. MUST SLIDE
a. A base runner must slide or run in a normal stride if the defensive player has secure possession of the ball. The runner may not lower his/her shoulder or use excessive force in an attempt to dislodge the ball. If this occurs, the runner will be declared out and ejected from the game.
6. Ejected players must leave the ballpark and not re-enter for the remainder of the evening/day. Likewise, any player suspended is not permitted to attend the ballpark on that given evening/day. Non-compliance could result in eventual forfeiture of the game that the ejected player participated in.
7. IN DUGOUT: All players must remain in the dugout area (exception: on deck hitter).
LINE-UP PROCEDURES
1. Submit your written line-up (PLEASE PRINT) to the umpire at the pre-game conference prior to game.
2. The requirements for a proper line-up are: a.) Print Team Name
b.) Print Team Manager’s Name
c.) Players – Print First and Last Name
d.) Players’ uniform number & position
3. Once the line-up has been submitted to the umpire, it becomes Official.
4. Additional substitute players that are eligible to play are to be listed on the bottom.
5. The line-up sheet will come in triplicate.
A.) Umpire gets the white original
B.) Opposing Manager gets the pink copy
C.) You get the yellow copy
EXAMPLE
Team: Cleveland Indians
Manager: John Smith
1. Tom Jones 23 LF
2. Dave Smith 36 RF
3. John Davis 13 3B
4. Bill Johnson 44 1B
5. Larry Thomas 15 CF
6. Ray Jenkins 27 C
7. Pete O’Sullivan 7 SS
8. Rob Williams 47 P
9. Ron Jenkins 25 2B
10. Eric Thompson 35 EP