Girls Dixie Youth Softball. 190 were here. 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 specifically to the District/State which that Director represents. The selected Host(s) may be required by the State Director to have representatives remain at the prior year State Tournament and attend all activities through the third day of play. Shoes Color as approved, lace type, in good condition, and shined. All members of the Board of Directors shall be entitled to one vote on all matters (two votes per district maximum.) Player introductions before the start of every game. City of Dothan 126 N Saint Andrews Street Dothan, AL 36303 P.O. Individual stand-alone port-a-lets may be accepted with the approval of the tournament director. Each member entitled to a vote shall be notified by certified mail or email at least seven (7) days before the date of such special meetings. The Administrator will work under the direction of the State Director. There will be an invocation and national anthem before the start of the play each day. The Host League and host parent should make this presentation following the game of the recipient. Site Links. 4) A and AA Tournament teams will have 12 players, AAA and Ozone teams will have 11 players Note: A player may play above their league age but under no circumstances can a player play below their league age. Following the equipment check, base umpires will join the home plate umpire behind the home plate. 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. Church Leagues. Adequate field tarps, equipment, and experienced field crews shall be available throughout the games. A minimum of two (2) umpires will be used in all divisions of each state tournament. (Example: Dinner for players, coaches, and DYB Officials & Guests. Directory Contact us. GFWC Alabama stays dedicated to service. The Dixie O-Zone (11-12) district tournament will be held in Auburn at Bo Cavin Fields beginning Monday. The Assistant 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. 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. The Tournament Director will approve the assignment procedures for all the practice facilities, and practice field assignments will not be made until the Managers Meeting. 2021 District Champions Greer Dixie Youth Ozone All Stars. (G) At any State Tournament that advances more than one team to the next level of sanctioned tournament play the State Director, at his/her discretion, may split the bracket into two brackets. incurred by the UTP program will be paid from a training fee paid by the class attendees. Forgot account? The area must include cold soft drinks and water for the Umpire's consumption along with snacks and or meal tickets for each umpire. Register Online. 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. DISTRICT 4 MID SEASON TOURNAMENT District 4 will begin there pool play section of there mid season tournament April 30 at 6:00 Host are Holtville. The Assistant Tournament Director should be available for the entirety of the tournament. The teams will wear full uniforms while being paraded on the field using the District Flags. $41.15. The Host must furnish plastic trophy ball containers for these special baseballs. Those not Bidding will forfeit their money to the State Board Treasury. The Inspection Team will be appointed by the State Director. Following the game, umpires will immediately exit the field and return directly to a designated area. (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. 54 teams will . The following also applies. 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. {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. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball If the Host is unable to secure an adequate number of umpires from their local district, they should contact the State Director for additional umpires. 7. The Host shall provide for adequate concession facilities, workers, and a good menu of food and drinks at reasonable prices to suit the needs of the expected fans, workers, players, and officials, and these facilities shall remain in operation from thirty (30) minutes before to thirty (30) minutes following play each day. 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. Two of their coaches were kicked out of the tournament following a fight Monday. An Oxford allstar team prepares their banner during opening ceremonies for the Dixie Youth State Rookie Tournament at Lamar Field at Oxford High School Thursday afternoon. Please, no play-by-play. (C) All teams will participate in all activities connected with any State Tournament unless excused by the Tournament Director. Physical Address: Brightleaf Court - Office Park . The host should have a contingency plan in place should an additional set of runner-up trophies be needed. Alabama 36304 Telephone: (334) 793-3331 . Andy Anders. The Host will negotiate the best available group rate at motels as near the tournament site as possible for all rooms related to the tournament. The rooms shall be made available the night before the scheduled credential meeting of tournament week and continue until the morning following the umpires notification of no longer being required in the rotation. Each umpire is guaranteed pay for only two (2) games unless the Coordinator selects them for more than two (2) games. No team will be allowed to participate in the tournament if their insurance does not meet the prescribed limits. The guidelines for Rookie Tournament play can be found in APPENDIX F of this document. To streamline the process this packet will include information for all of the Rookie State Tournaments (AA, AAA & O-zone). Shirts Color approved by State Director; button-front shirt or suitable golf type shirt with the Dixie Youth emblem displayed. At the District Credentials meeting, a players name may be listed on only one of the league's tournament teams. 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. Those leagues that are approved to bid and that agree to meet the minimum requirements must submit a sealed bid to the State Director postmarked no later than October 1st of the year preceding the tournament. Each District Director must select one and may select more than one, Assistant Director(s) within 90 days of their election or ninety (90) days of the resignation or dismissal of the minimum of one (1) Assistant Director per District, upon the approval of the Leagues, who will assist, with full authority, the District Director. 3rd place teams to get to the 24-team level. USSSA Youth Baseball Registration . The balances of the bid(s) are/are due on the third day of the State Tournament(s) being hosted. Information DBB OFFERING YOUTH BASEBALL FOR OVER 65 YEARS . Lifestyles. Such meetings shall be called by the incumbent director and each league entitled to vote shall be notified of the election meeting at least ten (10) days before the scheduled day of the meeting. Registration for AUM Spring Softball league is now open. Any broadcast of the games via the internet, radio, or television must have the written consent of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. The Administrator will maintain the finances of the program and will submit an annual financial report to the State Board. (D) Each team advancing to a Sub-State or State Tournament must submit a suitable photograph identifying each player and coach in the photograph to the District Director within 24 hours of the team earning the right to advance. Under no circumstances can a player from a leagues tournament team be a replacement player on a Rookie Tournament team. The host will provide individual and team trophies for the winner and runner-up of the A State Tournaments. No umpire shall officiate in any State Tournament game(s) if he/she has not attended this meeting. A National Director will serve as Tournament Director or the State Director can appoint another active member of the Alabama State Board to serve as Tournament Director. ARTICLE XVIII - Proxy Terms: (A) Notarized written proxy votes will be accepted for all matters of business provided the proxy is submitted and accepted by State Board majority vote as being required by personal or family medical reasons or an emergency by the absent member. 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. Employment. 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. Regular price $10 00 $10.00. The broadcast rights of all Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament games are the property of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. The district UTP workshops will be completed before May 30th of each year. To provide a standardized curriculum and to ensure that a complete roster of Dixie Youth trained umpires is made available to the State and District Directors for use at tournament time, the State Director shall appoint an Administrator of the UTP. You can take advantage of great discounts on items that you are going to need for the upcoming . The Dadeville 12U Baseball All-Stars took the Dixie Youth Baseball Alabama state championship Sunday, . The winning league(s) will be announced at the Credentials Meeting(s) at the respective previous year's State Tournament(s). Each umpire must have passed the current year online Alabama Dixie Youth Umpire Training Program and attended the current year district umpire workshop. 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. 6. 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. Resources. DBB Board Directory; Risk Management. IF LIGHTNING IS IN THE AREA, LEAVE THE FIELD IMMEDIATELY. All tournament play is subject to doubling up when possible. APPENDIX H A 6U State Tournament(s) Procedures & Requirements Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball will offer State Tournament level tournament play in the A 6U Coach pitch division in 2016. Baseball & Softball for 5-13 year old children. 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. Tournament Information Packet The host will prepare an information packet for the tournament. Teams : Southern, Metro, Geneva, Auburn, Thunder, Montgomery & Opelika. 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. This includes any motorized vehicle used to transport participants, officials, or spectators, such as golf carts or other similar type motorized vehicles. The election of the District Director will take place at district meetings. Alabama Dixie Youth Districts 1 & 11. Sports Registration Software powered by ACTIVE Network. 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). A minimum of two umpires will be used in every game of state tournament play. During gameplay, Dixie Youth Baseball Rules allow only the twelve (12) players and three (3) coaches shown on the team roster to be present in the dugout for Division I and eleven (11) players and three (3) coaches on the team roster to be present in the dugout for Division II. The $300.00 deposit will be applied to the winner's bid amount or returned to the leagues whose bid is not selected. Seven Dixie Boys teams will try to win State and represent Alabama in the World Series in Sterlington La. Always select experienced adult scorekeepers and scoreboard operators that are willing to give close attention and record everything promptly and accurately. Bylaws. These items should be replenished as needed and the dugouts cleaned between games. APPENDIX B DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL, ALABAMA AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES SPECIFICATIONS (Trophies to Be Furnished by Host League) AA (8 & Under) Quantity Description Size 368 Dixie Youth Medallions W/Red, White & Blue Neck Ribbons 2 Diameter 1 Sportsmanship Trophy (Team) 26" Height 1 Championship Trophy (Team) 22 Height 16 Championship Trophies or Plaques (Individual) 9 Height 1 Runner Up Trophy (Team) 18" Height 16 Runner Up Trophies or Plaques (Individual) 8 Height AWARD INSCRIPTIONS Front of Medallions - Dixie Youth Logo The rear of Medallions - (Host Choice of Engraving) - SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball AA State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) - CHAMPIONS Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball AA State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) *- RUNNER UP - Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball AA State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) NOTE 1: The above-listed size specifications will also apply for trophies awarded at the Alabama Rookie AA State Tournament. Each district may send up to two (2) teams 12 and under in addition to the host team. The State Director will work with the District Directors to obtain hosts for these tournaments. The Coordinator and all umpires are required to attend the respective State Tournament umpire meetings, which will be monitored by the SBUC. 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. The Host League retains all receipts, excluding Dixie Youth Scholarship collections, from admissions, concessions, donations, fundraising events, ad sales, and, with State Board approval, from any other source of their fundraising related to their State Tournament. 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. 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. The Tournament Director shall work with the Host to secure umpires for the tournament(s). An official in violation will be dismissed by an affirmative vote of the Board of Directors. The duration of this meeting is expected to be less than one and one half (1 ) hours. 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. {Jack Fillingham elected in 2019, Charlie Bell elected in 2020} Effective 2006, District Director elections will be held for three (3) year terms as follows: [Year 2020- Districts 5, 6 & 7] ; [Year 2021- Districts 1, 2, 8 & 11] ; [Year 2022- Districts 3, 4, 9 & 10].