Philosophy
The
Franklin County Parks & Recreation Departments
philosophy for our youth participating in the
T-Ball program is to provide a positive,
non-competitive environment in which to learn
the basic and fundamental skills of
baseball/softball, while having fun and
developing fellowship with other youth
throughout the County. T-Ball is designed for
each child to participate fully and is a very
important part of this activity.
Rules
*
Equipment consists of one adjustable rubber tee
and a tee ball (soft baseball). Gloves will be
the
responsibility of each individual player.
* Starting the Game. The game will begin
with the toss of a coin to determine the home
team. The winner
of the toss has the option to bat or to
field the ball first.
* Length of Game. Games will be (4) full
innings or one hour . . . . whichever comes
first.
* Participation. All players will be
positioned on the field, and all players will
bat in the line-up. An inning is
complete when the last player (which is
announced by the batting team) comes to bat and
completes
his/her bat. The defensive team must stop
the progression of this batter to stop the
inning.
* Coaches are allowed to help players on both
offense and defense, but cannot interfere with
the play.
* If a defensive player gets a runner out,
then the runner will return to the bench.
* Game scores or standings are not kept in
this league.
* A play is complete when the ball is
returned to the team leader at home-plate. The
team leader will act as
umpire on any questionable calls.
* Rubber cleats are optional.
* No catchers are used in this league.
Playing Fields
The
site for T-Ball games will be announced with the
release of the game schedules.
Game
Times
Games will be always scheduled for Saturdays,
beginning at 9:00 am, and continuing through
early evening. If inclement weather forces
several Saturday cancellations, games may be
scheduled on a weeknight as a last resort.
If
games have to be canceled due to inclement
weather, please listen the WZBB (99.9FM) for
information, or call 484-4966, for the recorded
message concerning game cancellations after
3:00pm daily and after 7:00am on Saturday
mornings.
Coaches & Responsibilities
*
Contact each player on your roster concerning
scheduled games and practices.
* Instruct players on the fundamentals of
baseball/softball and to provide a fun
atmosphere for learning.
* Remain at practice or games until parents
have picked up all players.
* Place players in positions on the playing
field. (No player is allowed to play in front
of the pitching rubber
due to the risk of injury to that player.)
* Get with a sponsor or with parents
concerning uniforms. If a sponsor buys
uniforms, the cost cannot be
passed on to the players. If parents are
buying uniforms, please keep the cost
reasonable. (Ex. Caps,
T-shirts)
* Teach sportsmanship to each child. All
players and coaches will meet the opposing team
after the game
with handshakes and congratulations.
Click here for Disciplinary Action Forms.
Conduct & Sportsmanship
This
will be provided in your coaches packet at the
coaches organizational meeting or click below.
Click here for Conduct & Sportsmanship