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Questions about organization and divisions What is Junior Baseball Organization (JBO)?Questions about the competitive level Questions about the recreational level General questions
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Answers to the FAQs Questions about organization and divisions What is Junior Baseball
Organization (JBO)? The J.B.O. program revolves around local Associations creating community-based programs to meet local needs for summer baseball programs within the broader framework of J.B.O.. The J.B.O. organization is made up of separate Districts, and local Associations (also known as Areas). Four elected officers, six Commissioners from the J.B.O. Districts, and one At-Large Commissioner administer J.B.O.. These administrative members of J.B.O. are responsible for the overall governance of the organization including activities such as establishing rules for player participation, league formation, game play, etc. Junior Baseball Organization,Inc. is independent
of any of the other traditional, nationwide youth baseball organizations. What are the differences between Junior Baseball and other youth baseball programs? The primary difference is that J.B.O. plays by amended high school rules, as opposed to most of the other youth league rules. Probably one of the most prominent rule differences is about base stealing. In the other traditional leagues, a player cannot steal a base on a pitched ball until the ball crosses home plate. In J.B.O, a player may take a lead off the base and steal at any time during the pitch. As the kids get older and more experienced, the "base stealing" rule makes for some very exciting baseball. The rule also teaches the kids smart base running techniques. They will need the techniques if they continue playing baseball as they get older. Possibly the best thing about Junior Baseball, is that when it comes to playoff time, a team goes as a unit. No "all-star" team is created. Another major difference is the size of the field. In other youth leagues, the field size remains the same through the age of 12 (46ft pitching and 60ft bases). In J.B.O. the field size grows as the kids grow. 9-10 years olds play on a field with 45ft pitching and 60ft bases. 11-12 year olds play on a field with 50ft pitching and 70ft bases. Thus, pitching does not dominate J.B.O. because of the mound distance.back to the top What are the different age divisions? J.B.O. provides opportunities for players 9-14 years of age. Players are grouped into three distinct age divisions, Midget, Junior, and Senior. The Midget Division is made up of players aged 9 and 10, Juniors are aged 11 and 12, and Seniors are aged 13 and 14. The age of the players are generally determined by their age as of August 1 of the year of the baseball season.Players younger than 9 years old participate in two other age divisions created by the Reedville baseball organization. These divisions are PeeWee for players 5 - 6 years old and Rookies for players 7 - 8 years old. back to the top What are the different skill divisions? Within each Age Division, Junior Baseball teams are also separated by the relative skill level of the players. This separation is necessary to meet the J.B.O. goal of assuring that all players participate against other players of equal age and skill. For all Divisions, players are separated into three distinct levels: National, American and Federal. Generally, the National level is for players with beginning or recreation level skills. The American level is for intermediate skills, and the Federal level is for players with the highest skill level. Cubs players are not separated by skill level.back to the top How are players assigned to teams of the correct skill Level? Players are evaluated prior to the beginning of the season. The evaluators are typically volunteers from the area High School baseball programs (Century & Hilhi). Players are evaluated and given a specific score based on specific evaluation forms which can be found on our forms page. Once that score is determined, players are then grouped according to similar skill levels and teams are then formed. The number of teams at any given level (National, American, Federal) depends on the amount of participating players in a given year. More information about this can be found on the JBO rules website.back to the top Why are some teams moved to a different skill Level during the season? One of the most important goals of Junior Baseball is to assure that all players participate against other players of equal age and skill. Occasionally, teams are formed and placed in leagues where their skills are inconsistent with other teams at that level. Many times this situation arises because of poor or non-existent player skill evaluations in the team formation process of the local Area or in meeting the State matrix. When these situations arise, the Washington County JBO board will pursue options to move the team to the appropriate competition level.back to the top How does the Board decide on moving teams during the season? The decision to move a team to a different skill level during a season is not taken lightly by the Board. Before a team is moved, the Board reviews some or all of the following sources of information: scores from league games, scores and relative success in invitational tournaments, past records of the team, current team roster, and current standings. The Board also attempts to solicit input from other parties. Some of this input comes from coaches and Area Heads who have observed the relative skill of the team in question. Reedville Board members also observe teams in question as their time and schedules permit. Any Board Member or Area Head that could be directly affected by the decision is excused from participating in the final decision of the Board. Finally, it should be recognized that the ultimate decision by the Board is simply “professional judgment” based on the information reviewed and the experience of Board members. While these are rarely popular decisions, the integrity and fairness of Junior Baseball relies on the Board making these tough calls.back to the top How long is a Junior Baseball season? The length of a normal Junior Baseball season will vary according to the age/skill level of the team being considered, and whether a team advances to post-season play. In general, regular league play normally begins in early May and continues through late June or early July. Teams that advance to a county tournament will continue until approximately mid-July. Teams that further advance to the State tournament may continue to play into late July (State is usually the third or fourth week).back to the top What is Washington County JBO? Washington County JBO is an umbrella organization to Reedville baseball and other local baseball programs around Washington County and serves as a voice into the greater Junior Baseball Organization.back to the top Who manages the Washington Co. stats? The representative from Washington County Junior baseball.back to the top Questions about the competitive level The first Monday after spring break is when the season
officially starts. Practices are throughout April with games starting
at the beginning of May. The length of a normal Junior Baseball season will vary according to
the age/skill level of the team being considered, and whether a team advances
to post-season play. In general, regular league play normally begins in
early May and continues through late June or early July. Teams that advance
to a District tournament will continue until approximately mid-July. Teams
that further advance to the State tournament may continue to play into
late July (State is usually the third or fourth week). When do the games start in the season? Practices are throughout April with games starting at the beginning of
May. How are the skill evaluations done and teams selected? Players are evaluated prior to the beginning of the season. The evaluators
are typically volunteers from the area High School baseball programs (Century
& Hilhi). Players are evaluated and given a specific score based on
specific evaluation forms which can be found on our forms
page. Once that score is determined, players are then grouped according
to similar skill levels and teams are then formed. The number of teams
at any given level (National, American, Federal) depends on the amount
of participating players in a given year. More information about this
can be found on the JBO
rules website. Typically between 12 - 14 players Can my 8 year old play at the competitive level? Yes, but they must go through the tryout process Helmet, baseball glove, cleates, and a bat. What time commitment should I expect (practices, games, etc)? Heavily dependant on the skill level and coach. In general, around four days a week. Once games begin, expect usually two games per week. Practice length is also dependant on skill level and coach and field availability. About an hour and a half to two hours is probably average. Tournament participation is also dependant on coaches and usually range from 2 - 5 weekends during the season with the higher skill levels participating in a greater number of them. Tournaments are usually at least three games and possibly more if the team advances in the bracket. Usually this is between Saturday and Sunday, but could include Friday night depending on the number of teams in the tournament. Location is also varied and depends on which tournament your coach chooses to participate in. In general, as skill level increases (from National to American to Federal),
expect a greater time committment from the player. By the board of directors and they are all non-paid, volunteer coaches. Who should I contact about further questions about the competitive level? Visit our about RBI
page or email
our director of competitive baseball. What is the process for the postseason (County and State Tournaments)? As part of JBO, our teams compete in the State tournament for their specific age and skill level. Locations are different each year and are announce on the JBO website. Bids to state are issued to each district and are dependant on number of participating teams within that district. At the end of the season a certain number of teams will be ranked high
enough to participate in the County (District) Tournament to compete for
remaining bids to state (with the winner of the regular season typically
getting an automatic bid to state). The county tournament is near the
beginning to middle of July while state is usually middle to late July. Questions about the recreational level First Monday after spring break. Mid-June Player request, coach request, and school affiliation (we'll try to accomodate
all reasonable requests) Typically between 12 - 14. When will the coach that my player is on contact me? Third week in March. Baseball Glove, cleates, and preferably a helmet. When do the games start in the season? First week in May. What time commitment should I expect (practices, games, etc)? Expect 3 practices/games per week. Practice times are usually 6pm on
weekdays (with coaches discretion) and your team will be assigned a practice
slot on Saturdays (until games begin) starting anywhere from 9am on. Where are the practices and games located? Ladd Acres, Indian Hills, Imlay, Reedville, Butternut. How many games are in the season? For PeeWees ~10 with Rookies ~12. What is the process for the postseason at this level? PeeWees will have a Jamboree in April and Rookies will have an additional
end-of-the-year tournament. What about trophies or medals? Every participant receives either a trophy or medal at the end of the
year. Who should I contact with further questions about the recreation level? Visit our about RBI
page or email
our director of recreation baseball. General questions Can I request a specific coach or teammate? We will try to accomodate requests via the registration
form for the recreation level only. If a player is late in arriving to a game, can he play? Yes. He is put in the bottom of the batting order, and may be inserted
at time of arrival, regardless of inning. This is a “Junior Baseball
Organization, Inc.” exception. High school rules differ. How are league game results reported and tracked? Washington County rules require the coach of the winning team to complete
a “game results card” and to email this to the League Statistician
within 48 hours of the game. These cards report the game scores and provide
a record of the innings pitched by each pitcher participating in the game.
The game results cards must be signed in ink only by both coaches to certify
the accuracy of the information reported.. Where can I find out the league standings? Visit our Stats
page for schedules, standings and pitching stats. Why aren’t game results posted quicker on the website? There's a ton of game cards that are inputted that get funneled to just
a couple of data entry volunteers. It takes time, but updates should be
expected at least once a week. Don't complain, we're just volunteers! Bingo Night and Raffle Ticket Sales Questions When and where is Reedville Bingo Night? Bingo Night is usually the first Saturday in May but
please check our calendar regularly for updates. Other then playing bingo what else is there for my family to do? Bingo Night is a great chance to meet other Reedville
Baseball people and their families. There is a silent auction on all the
team baskets, full concessions, and a host of great prizes given away
to only those who attend the event. What happens when I sell the tickets I received from the coach, can I get more, is there a limit? Yes, we want
you to sell as many as possible, your coach was given extras to hand out.
Remember, there is a contest for all the players and the top five who
sell the most when great prizes, see the list on the flyer. My coach is out of tickets, how do I get more? Have
your coach or team mom contact secretary@reedvillebaseball.com
to request more. What am I responsible for in tracking the ticket sales? Each
player and their parents are responsible for filling out each ticket,
keeping the white portion of the ticket and collecting the money. Please
keep the tickets in one zip lock bag or envelope and the money in another. When are the ticket stubs and cash due in, and to whom? The tickets sales go through the last week of April.
Your coach or team mom will collect them that week and turn them in with
your team basket to the league secretary or the person in charge of fundraising.
Please have a note with the amount of tickets sold and dollar amount in
each player envelope and bundled together as a team, there may be a special
team prize for the most raffle ticket sales! What happens if I don’t sell all my tickets? You have to sell or buy at least 10 tickets or $40.00
worth. Tickets are $5.00 a piece or 5 for $20.00. I opted out of fundraising can I still sell or buy some raffle tickets? Yes. Contact your coach. I have a gift or service I would like to donate to Reedville Baseball for the Wild Card drawings, who do I contact? Please
contact vp@reedvillebaseball.com. Does each team need to make a basket for the silent auction? Yes. Are there any minimum or maximum amounts to the baskets? No,
we welcome any basket that a team puts together there is no limitations
what so ever. Are there any specific basket themes? No, whatever
the team decides is fine we’ve had every imaginable basket one can
think of. I opted out of fundraising do I still have to participate with the team basket? Yes, this is a “team” basket
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