Rookie AAA and O-Zone a maximum 16 team tournament will be scheduled. A second offense by the same Manager/Coach in the same tournament will result in the immediate permanent replacement of that Manager/Coach for the remainder of the current tournament season. No other person, including the manager or coaches, can warm up a pitcher due to the risk of substantial facial injury from deflected balls. The State Director shall appoint an Inspection Team (local District Director, nearest National or Deputy State Director, and one additional State Board Member) to meet with the potential bidders to inspect the facilities and to explain the minimum requirements. In turn for these considerations, the host agrees to meet the requirements for hosting the tournament. Box 311000 Enterprise, Alabama 36331 home : (334) 379-0639 email: aldybdistrict9@gmail.com. There will be no charge to the State Board for any of these materials being in the program. The area must include cold soft drinks and water for the Umpire's consumption along with snacks and or meal tickets for each umpire. The minimum bid for hosting the combined Rookie State Tournaments is $9,500.00. Birthdays; . A minimum of two (2) umpires for each game in all divisions. Opening Ceremonies Opening Ceremonies for the A State Tournaments will be conducted on the playing fields approximately 1-1 hour before the start of play on the first day of the tournament. The Host League(s) may publish a State Tournament program with a special tournament Logo on the cover that is designed by the Host(s) to specifically represent the tournament(s). These items should be replenished as needed and the dugouts cleaned between games. State tournament dates and locations for 2023 are being determined. for travel associated with their task will be paid out of the UTP treasury. GFWC Alabama stays dedicated to service. The Host(s) shall provide a satisfactory P.A. Regional Sports Director. At a minimum, this information packet will include a) Welcome letter from the host including contact information b) Vicinity map for the playing field(s) c) Tournament brackets d) Local hotel information; note - We will not use the room blocking process for this tournament. Tuscaloosa Wins Bid For 2023 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series The Host(s) shall provide adequate safe seating for each tournament. It also includes parts of Jackson and . Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball - Powered bySportsSignUp Play DIXIE SOFTBALL OFFICIALS. Each press box shall have adequate electrical outlets and supplies. All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. To be eligible for nomination, election, or appointment to any position in Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc., (excludes league level), one must meet the requirements specified in the current edition of the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc., Bylaws. When it is determined by a majority of those members present and voting that the State Director, (Assistant State Director, Deputy State Director(s) or Secretary if appointed), or a member of the State DYB Board of Alabama has been guilty of misconduct of any kind believed to be detrimental or embarrassing to Dixie Youth Baseball of Alabama, the guilty person(s) will be dismissed from this organization. The Host shall provide practice fields at acceptable facilities as well as pre-game warm-up areas adjacent to the playing fields for all teams. 5) Players will not be allowed to participate on more than one tournament team. Dress Code for Players and Coaches for Opening Ceremonies and ALL Games Players - must be dressed in full uniforms (belts, shirts, pants, leggings, shoes, patches). Vacancies on the bracket will be filled by a draw of 2nd place teams from competing districts if necessary. The election of the District Director will take place at district meetings. The Host may disseminate the State Tournament Information Packet electronically. 10U District 1 Champions 2021 Spring. (Player Assisted/Handicapped) 16 & Under. The vote can be a voice, show of hands, or paper ballot. The Host(s) shall provide medical and security personnel at the fields throughout the games. Related Pages. Local Leagues are encouraged to adopt, in written form, the preceding rule for regular season play. Lets discuss looking professional: Pants approved color, of proper fit, clean, and well pressed. The procedure for handling two (2) or more bids in the same year for each of the 6U North. ARTICLE XI District Tournaments: The District Directors shall meet with representatives of each league within their District to determine requirements for the Sub-District and District Tournaments. Employment. A minimum of two umpires will be used in every game of state tournament play. The District Director will determine league eligibility. Click here for a detailed coverage . Vacancies on the bracket will be filled by a draw of 2nd place teams from competing districts if necessary. Resources. Transparency. Sep 30, 2022. The National Anthem should be presented live. The host will provide brief welcome comments. BY-LAWS ARTICLE I - The State Director: (A) The duties of the State Director will be those duties outlined in the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. The All Stars went undefeated. Note: Players who participated in Rookie Tournament play are eligible to be replacement players on their league's tournament team after their team has been eliminated from Rookie Tournament play. 35453 phone: (205 799 1829 email: bigbob153@aol.com These balls will be labeled and signed by the Dixie Youth Directors before being presented by a Director immediately following each game. The Host shall provide special transportation for handicapped guests from the parking lots to the playing fields and back, including to and from restrooms, concessions, and souvenir operations. 2021 Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone State Tournament - Andulusia, Alabama Friday, July 9 Saturday, July 10 Saturday, July 10 Sunday, July 11 Sunday, July 11 Game 29 Field WR 12:00pm Site Links. Box 2128 Dothan, AL 36302 Phone: 334-615-3000 TUSCALOOSA, AL Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA) and Tuscaloosa Tourism & Sports (TTS) on Thursday announced that the 2023 Dixie Youth Baseball (DYB) Division I and II. ARTICLE XVII - Amendments: Amendments to these Bylaws may be made by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball at any meeting, or at any special called meeting, when the proposed amendment, place, and time of the meeting are announced in writing or by electronic submittal at least ten days before the date of said meeting. Also, ALL District Tournaments must be scheduled for completion at least one (1) week before the scheduled beginning of the respective State Tournament. All rules and regulations of Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. shall apply except as noted 1) At the discretion of the District Director, a district may offer tournament play at the district level in the A, AA, AAA, Majors/O-Zone divisions for players that did not make their leagues tournament team. The Host League shall pay forty dollars ($40.00) per game per umpire for the A and AA divisions; fifty-five dollars ($55.00) per game per umpire for the AAA, O-Zone, and Majors. USSSA Youth Baseball Registration . Tennis. The Tournament Director, or their designee, will approve the umpire crews assigned to all State Tournament Games. Regular price $2 00 $2.00. The State Director shall appoint a qualified person to serve as the Umpire Coordinator for the tournament(s). Create new account. All managers and coaches must present proof of completing the online CDC Concussion Awareness Training. Tournament play The broadcast rights of all Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament games are the property of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. Baseball & Softball for 5-13 year old children. At a minimum, this information packet will include - a) Welcome letter from the host including contact information b) Vicinity map for the playing field(s) c) Tournament brackets d) Local hotel information; note - We will not use the room blocking process for this tournament. ARTICLE VI The Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall act in an advisory capacity to the State Director. Franchise League; District 8. No umpire will be replaced unless he/she becomes ill or injured during the game. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Board Of Directors State Director: Ricky Phaturos National Directors: Vann Saltz Jack Fillingham Charlie Bell Deputy State Director: Dale Phillips Deputy State Director: Vacant District 1 Director: Ken Boster District 2 Director: Marcus Wood District 3 Director: Kirby Michaels District 4 Director: Robert Douglass District 5 Director: Randy Phaturos District 6 Director: Jeff Speed District 7 Director: Scott Patrick District 8 Director: Tony Keith District 9 Director: Hal Carrington District 10 Director: James Simmons District 11 Director: Gary Hicks Page PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 2 of 36 3 4 5 6 A B C D E R d J M P Q rfrbb[TPbrKbC h h1C \ h1C \h4 hQe h4 hQe h1C h1C h1C CJ OJ QJ ^J h;7: h1C 6CJ OJ QJ ^J Following the equipment check, base umpires will join the home plate umpire behind the home plate. The spring and summer months are filled with the sound of the crack of the bats and the pop of the balls hitting the leather as over 5,000 young people take part in the "National Pastime" through Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball. All tournament play is subject to doubling up when possible. Motel expenses for the teams, parents, and Dixie Youth Officials at the tournament, excluding umpires and the Umpire Coordinator, will not be the responsibility of the Host. The Host League shall provide space for an Umpires Meeting upon request of the Tournament Director on or before the first day of tournament play. Decatur National team members wait their turn to march onto the field during the opening ceremony of the Alabama Dixie Youth AA Coach-Pitch State Tournament at Austin High School on Friday.. The Host(s) will furnish next year's selected Host(s) a maximum of four (4) V.I.P. The State Representative(s) are classified as Advisory liaisons* that do not count toward meeting voting or quorum requirements. {Senior National Director is Vann Saltz, elected in 2014} If the Senior National Director is unable or unwilling to serve, the position will be filled by the remaining National Directors. (Example: Dinner for players, coaches, and DYB Officials & Guests. The Host League shall furnish medallions for all coaches and players, individual team trophies for the champion and runner-up team(s), and a sportsmanship team trophy. ARTICLE V - The District Directors: The duties of the District Directors will be those duties as outlined in the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc., By-Laws. No individual umpire shall be scheduled to officiate behind the plate for two (2) or more games in the same day and, whenever possible, umpires will not be scheduled to umpire a game in which their District is playing. The Host shall arrange for the immediate retrieval of all Home Run balls and No Hit game balls and return the same to the press box. . system shall be available within five (5) minutes of an existing system failure. The Host must furnish plastic trophy ball containers for these special baseballs. ARTICLE X Tournaments: Sunday tournament games Any tournament game(s) played on a Sunday that is part of a tournament sanctioned by DYB or operated under the direction of a DYB official will not begin before noon without the written approval of the state director. The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority will host the Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Division II State Tournament June 25-28 at the Bowers Sports Complex in Bowers Park. AUM Dixie Girls Softball - (Montgomery, AL) - leaguelineup.com system operators are the responsibility of the Host(s). ARTICLE XV Selection of Umpires: Each District Director shall recommend to the State Director qualified applicants from their district to umpire in the State Tournaments. If there are multiple bids for the tournament the State Board of Directors will award the Rookie State Tournaments by majority vote at the Fall State Board of Directors Meeting. Each Alabama umpire that officiates in the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series shall receive up to $300.00 from the UTP account to help defray his/her expenses, contingent on the availability of funds as determined by the Administrator. APPENDIX F ALABAMA DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL Rookie Tournaments The following guidelines shall apply to these tournaments. One-third (1/3) of the total bid amount(s) will be due and payable within thirty (30) days of award. Make sure the catcher's mask/helmet has a throat protector and that the catcher is wearing a protective device. The Tournament Director shall work with the Host to secure umpires for the tournament(s). Any broadcast of the games via the internet, radio, or television must have the written consent of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. TeamPages: Alabama Dixie Boys/Majors Baseball - Announcements Jeff Speed, District 6 Director 103 Wentworth Dr. Dothan, Al 36305 Cell: 334-618-6976 Email: aldybdistrict6@gmail.com Michael Roland, Assistant Director 501 Cable Street Headland AL. Dixie Youth Baseball: What It Is & Why It Matters - Fatherly announcements should include one of the several canned Dixie Youth announcements that will be provided, followed by appropriate music. ARTICLE IX Conduct (A) Adults should be cautioned that Alabama State laws specify that flagrant or violent actions, including verbal harassment, of sports officials, can be punishable by jail or prison sentences. Dixie Youth takes field. Contact. The Administrator will maintain the finances of the program and will submit an annual financial report to the State Board. If the highest bid is the same for two (2) or more bidders for the same Division, the tied high bidder's names will be placed in a cap and randomly drawn to determine the winner. It has been the general policy for Host to provide special hospitality foods and soft drinks for the Dixie Youth Officials, coaches, Umpires, and tournament workers during games. The State Director will appoint a qualified Umpire Coordinator for each state tournament. Kyle Bolling, Assistant Director . (E) All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. $41.15. If there are questions about the legality or safety of any equipment, check with a DYB official and if he/she agrees, the respective equipment will be removed from the dugout. APPENDIX A-UMPIRING Umpiring is perhaps the most important ingredient in an outstanding tournament. The following also applies. These areas must be located out of the field of play. It has been the general policy for Host to provide special hospitality foods and soft drinks for the Dixie Youth Officials, coaches, Umpires, and tournament workers during games. These individuals will be responsible for their meal arrangements. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball - Facebook A National Board Member or an alternate official shall be appointed by the State Director to conduct the election. This includes any motorized vehicle used to transport participants, officials, or spectators, such as golf carts or other similar type motorized vehicles. 8U . The Host League must substantiate that they have the leadership ability and personnel to put on the tournament and that they have the support of their community. Admission charge is $7 daily for ages 13 and older . 32Y-HR - Home Run Pin. An invocation will be given, and the National Anthem will be played at the beginning of each day's play. The Coordinator and all umpires are required to attend the respective State Tournament umpire meeting(s). A P. A. system should be available. Phone: Cell (334) 207-3181, Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 5 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - DANNY MARTIN , 1078 Autumn Ridge Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36117. The Host shall arrange for the immediate retrieval of all Home Run balls and No Hit game balls and return the same to the press box. Gordo Youth Baseball & Softball | Gordo AL - Facebook However, dates and sites must be determined by June 1st of the current year. They will not be allowed to remain with the team during gameplay. The total Medallions shall be determined by teams and players participating in the tournament). If the player is participating on the day of their birthday the Host will present this player with a small birthday cake or cupcakes. Franchised Leagues within the respective districts that are in good standing on the date of the meeting will be entitled to vote. No umpire shall officiate in any State Tournament game(s) if he/she has not attended this meeting. Managers Meeting A mandatory Managers and Credentials Meeting will be held the morning of the first day of the tournament. These Awards should be shipped directly to the Host, carefully checked for compliance, condition, and size, and then safely stored until required at the park. Additional awards will be presented in increments of five years. For the AA Coach Pitch State Tournament, the minimum acceptable bid is $8,500.00; for the AAA, Majors, and O-zone State tournaments the minimum acceptable bid is $7,500.00; for the Rookie State Tournament the minimum acceptable bid is $9,500.00; for the Division 2 State Tournament, the minimum acceptable bid is $10,000.00; 6U North and 6U South State Tournament, the minimum acceptable bid is $5,000.00 per tournament. Equipment checked will include bats, helmets, and catchers equipment. "DBB conducts a series of District, Zone and State Tournaments each year. Al. Each team is responsible for securing its lodging facilities. June 17, 2021. The action gets started a little earlier this year than normal as teams at the AA (Peanuts, ages 7-8) and . (II) Information Packets The Host will prepare a State Tournament Information Packet for the Dixie Officials and the participating teams. If at any time of subsequent visits, or from other means, the Board feels the leadership and/or support are not materializing, they reserve the right to withdraw the award and select another Host. The Dixie Network | Dixie Youth Baseball & Dixie Boys Baseball All tournament play is subject to doubling up when possible. Subsequent days of play will be determined when the number of participating teams is determined for each tournament. Exceptions: Per Diem expense will be paid at the rate of $25.00 per day when overnight is required and the per-mile travel allowance will be paid at $.10 less than the I.R.S. NOTE 2: In any Alabama DYB State Tournament if three teams remain with one loss and all have played the same number of games there will be two runner-ups in that tournament. Each Participating Team or their League will be responsible for their lodging and meal costs. 15Y - Dixie Youth Caps. 5. Flags Display of Flags - The Host shall display the American Flags at the tournament sites. Bleachers; 2023 Safety Bulletins; Insurance Program; Educational. (N) A quorum for the transaction of business of any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors shall consist of a majority of the voting members of the Board; however, a majority of those present at any regular or special meeting shall have the power to adjourn the meeting to a future time. HISTORIC AND CURRENT WORLD SERIES RECORDS. Sunday's schedule starts at 2 p.m. with other games scheduled for 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Monday's schedule has games at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Play will begin on the evening of Day 1. If any of the designated parking areas are not within a reasonable walking distance, the Host will provide shuttle service to and from the park. The duration of this meeting is expected to be less than one and one half (1 ) hours. Each umpire is guaranteed pay for only two (2) games unless the Coordinator selects them for more than two (2) games. The bid and the scholarship donation will be submitted to the State Director. Dixie Youth Baseball | Dothan, AL - Official Website A District Director may endorse more than one bid during the same year for their district. The Tournament Director, or their designee, will approve the umpire crews assigned to all State Tournament Games. Kirby Michaels, District 3 Director 1574 Green Circle Northport. Physical Address: Brightleaf Court - Office Park . The Board of Directors shall have full power to adopt all regulations to govern the deliberations so long as they comply with the rules and regulations of Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. Since no one except players, coaches and officials will be allowed on the field of play during the playing of the games, the Host must make available a secured area for press, media, and professional photographers for their coverage of the games. The Host(s) shall furnish Press Box Passes to only those people having duties in the press boxes as approved by the Tournament Director. . Announcing the batters and substitutions and announcing the score at the end of each half-inning seems to be what the spectators prefer. The host is responsible for supplying a DYB medallion for each player and coach participating in the tournaments. A minimum of two umpires will be used in every game of state tournament play. All Alabama Dixie Youth Directors must handle all District/State monies (including but not limited to league fees, donations, scholarship monies, and so on) placed in their care using a banking account dedicated specificallyto the District/State which that Director represents. Any excess funds accumulated by the UTP will be used to reduce future costs associated with administering the UTP. NOTE 2: In any Alabama DYB State Tournament if three teams remain with one loss and all have played the same number of games there will be two runner-ups in that tournament. Adequate restrooms for the anticipated number of people shall be available near the playing fields and suitable ongoing cleaning and maintenance of the restroom facilities during the tournament(s) must be provided. In turn for these considerations, the host agrees to meet the requirements for hosting the tournament. The Inspection Team shall report to the State Director regarding this meeting with the potential bidder(s). The maximum bid for a 6U state tournament is $5,000.00. All bidders must offer the minimum requirements listed. However, at the State Tournaments, players who were selected for their leagues tournament team and shown on the tournament team roster and then replaced because of medical or injury reasons will be allowed to participate with the team during Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Opening Play Introductions for their team and will be entitled to receive a Certificate and Medallion of participation. All Umpires for a tournament shall be required to attend this meeting, the duration of which should be approximately one (1) hour. District 3 UpdatedSaturday March 19, 2022 byAlabama Dixie Youth Baseball. Each umpire must have passed the current year online Alabama Dixie Youth Umpire Training Program and attended the current year district umpire workshop. (See Appendix C, D, and F for Medallions and Trophies sizes for each age group. All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. ARTICLE VIII Finances: Each league will be assessed a state fee as determined by the National Board of Directors in conjunction with submitting the Application for Franchise and/or Annual Billing for Franchise fees. Play will begin on the evening of Day 1. The Host(s) shall provide and operate souvenir booths that offer an approved assortment of reasonably priced memorabilia (such as but not limited to, pins, caps, tee shirts, banners, and action photo shots) throughout the tournament. If any of the designated parking areas are not within a reasonable walking distance, the Host will provide shuttle service to and from the park. In Lifestyles. PHOTOS: Dixie Youth takes field - Franklin County Times All expenses (including training materials, patches, rule books, travel, per diem, and so forth.) "We are excited to host the event in Bowers Park Sports Complex to further the game and provide families a . PDF 2021 Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone State Tournament - Andulusia Upon entering the field, the home plate umpire shall go directly to the area behind the home plate. The system shall have the capability of playing music and an on the field microphone or a separate system shall be provided for these two (2) functions. Andy Anders. The Host League must have a minimum of 3 playing fields for AAA, Majors, and O-Zone State Tournaments; 4 playing fields for the A and AA Coach Pitch State Tournament. Expenses of the Alabama State Director, National Directors, Assistant State Director, Deputy State Director(s), State Secretary, and State Statisticians, when properly receipted and approved by the State Director, will be reimbursed from the state treasury. The Ceremony will be scheduled to begin before the beginning of play on Day 1 of the tournament and will be held at the game fields unless the Tournament Director grants prior approval. The program can be sold at the State Tournament, with all monies being the property of the Host. Dixie Youth Officials will approve the assignment procedures for all the practice facilities. (C) The Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Board of Directors will review the State Directors financial report annually, and a financial statement will be submitted at each State Conference. Each Franchised League will be entitled to cast one vote. The Tournament Director will approve to start or restart a game. The Deputy State Directors expenses will be paid, per the current National Board Policy for the State Director, to allow him/her to attend the annual Dixie Youth World Series, contingent on the availability of funds. 10U District Champions 2019. Any team fielding players of the older age will only be allowed to compete at the state level with no advancement. Dixie Youth Baseball plans tournament | Sports | theparisnews.com