March 2015 1st Inning! The North Natomas Little League Newsletter Inside this issue: Opening Day Ceremonies 1 Volunteers: The 600 Club 2 NNLL NEEDS: Back Stops Painters / Photos / More 2 How Do I Know if the Fields Open Today? 3 Working Together: What if I see Bad Behavior? 3 Win an iPad Air! 4 Play It Again - Equipment 4 Hey Blue! “Just One Minute”!?! 5 Partnership with Sac State Baseball 6 The NNLL Board Members 6 January 2016 Calendar 6 We are looking for your suggestions and comments —the BEST way is to email us at [email protected]REMEMBER Don’t Forget to Like us! www.facebook.com/ NorthNatomasLL … see the newly revised EQUIPMENT ADVISORY prepared for 2016. There are big changes coming in 2018 that may impact your buying decisions today. Also be careful when buying used bats - es- pecially if you are entering a new division! Click HERE to view the requirements!
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March 2015
1st Inning! The North Natomas Little League Newsletter
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So, it’s finally raining in Sacramento. Boy
do we need it! But… is the game on?
Can you still play? How do you know?
North Natomas Little League plays its games exclusively on City of Sacramento parks. Therefore, generally, the City determines whether a
given field is available for our use. If the City determines the field is unsafe for play or likely to cause damage to the fields, they let NNLL
know. Typically, the decision is made around 3:00 in the afternoon. Weekend playing conditions are often assessed on Fridays. As soon as
the league knows, that information is sent out in an e-mail blast, posted on
the www.nnll.org website and announced on the Facebook page. You already signed up
for emails and liked us on Facebook. Right?
I know - “it’s just a little rain, right? Heck, it is bright and sunny now!” Unfortunately,
once the call is made, we are no longer allowed to use the fields for league use. Keep
in mind, the fields are typically closed for two reasons:
Safety of the kids. The safety of our kids is first priority for both the league and the City.
Potential damage to the fields. Another reason not to play on wet fields is the damage to the infield and outfield.
So, the next time it rains, be patient, check your email or visit our website. Of course, if the fields are closed and you still MUST play –
play whiffle ball (maybe) in the house!
How Do I Know if the Fields are Open Today?
Submitted by Linda Kirkpatrick, League Administrator
NNLL is a great league! We have more
than 850 kids playing baseball and softball
on fields throughout the commu-
nity. Most of the time, the kids have a
great experience.
But, once in awhile, someone loses the 'why' we are here. Some forget these are only kids playing a game learning to become good and decent citizens! Maybe a coach forgets that winning is not the first goal. Maybe a parent forgets that the coaches are volunteers. Maybe,
someone forgets that umpires are human and learning too! We strive to create the absolute best experience for the kids.
So what should you do? Sit there and do nothing? NO!! Unfortunately, many times things happen and no one reports them. Or, we hear
about the incident weeks later. At that point, there is little we can do.
So instead of that, here is what you should do:
Decide the severity of the incident. If it was relatively minor than take note and let the team’s
manager know what you witnessed.
If the issue was really bad or your manager is unresponsive. Contact a Board Member. (Every game at Regional Field and Regency Fields 1 and 2 in the Board Member ‘Green Shirts” - see page 6 for names.)
Provide the Board Member the specifics about what you saw.
Finally, follow-up with an email to [email protected] within 24 hours.
Make sure to provide “just the facts” - not opinions. What happened? Who was involved? Were there witnesses? What was the situa-
tion?
What happens next….
If your information is provided in a timely manner – the comments are forwarded to the Disciplinary Committee (DC). Usually, the DC
includes the Umpire in Chief, 1-2 Vice Presidents, and 1-2 other Board Members. Next, the DC launches an investigation.
The DC’s goal is to respond to the complaint. No one LOVES doling out discipline. But, if the DC finds a violation of the Code of Con-
duct, the rules, or other agreements, the DC makes a recommendation to the full Board for possible discipline. But, the DC is not on a
fishing trip. Sometimes the DC cannot corroborate the complaint or finds conflicting information and there is little they can do.
So, bottom line, if you see something, let us know. It’s the best way we can maintain the great experience NNLL families expect.