2017 qhll all star guidelines.pdf
2017 QHLL All Star Guidelines It is Quartz Hill Little League’s goal to provide a consistent and fair process for the selection and management of our All-Star Teams that are selected to represent QHLL. The intention of the process outlined is to fairly and impartially select the most skilled and competitive teams possible for all levels of Tournament Play. All Star teams are selected to represent QHLL in tournaments sponsored by Little League International. The Managers, Coaches, Players and Parents selected will showcase the best Quartz Hill Little League has to offer both on and off the field. Commitment typically begins in early June and may continue through the end of August depending on the performance of the team. All players are expected to participate in all practices, games and All-Star non game functions. Managers, Coaches, Players and Parents are all expected to conduct themselves with an exemplary manner both on and off the field at all times. Once teams move beyond District 51 tournaments they will represent not only QHLL but also the communities and Cities of the Antelope Valley. QHLL All Star players should possess the following attributes: • • •
Exemplifies the “Good Sportsmanship” attitude, team spirit and has consistently demonstrated a positive attitude, effort, and team/league commitment throughout the season. Player shows the highest and most consistent ability when executing the fundamentals of the game of softball/baseball. Demonstrates respect to all Managers, Coaches, Umpires and League Volunteers at all times.
To be eligible for nomination, players must: • • • •
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The player and/or parent/guardian must meet the boundary requirements of Quartz Hill Little League, or have a previously approved waiver stating that eligibility for All Stars has been granted. The player must have participated in at least 60% of the eligible regular season games. The player must be available for all practices, games, and activities and will continue until the AllStar team either wins their final tournament championship or is eliminated. Player and parent must sign the QHLL All-Star Player Commitment form and disclose any planned absences during the All Star period. Absence does not disqualify a player but may be taken into consideration. Player and Parents must be in Good Standing with QHLL.
All Star selection will take place at the end of May and announced during the first week of June.
All Star Managers will be appointed by the President in collaboration with the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors for consideration and approval. The executive committee will take the following into consideration when forming their recommendation: • Final Standings of the Manager’s team as outlined in the Standing Rules. • Manager Conduct both on and off the field. • Previous All Star Experience An All Star Selection Meeting will take place and all Managers will be encouraged to attend and participate. • Each Manager will have the opportunity to nominate players from their regular season team that they feel should be considered for Post Season Tournament play based on the criteria outlined above. • Each Manager will have an opportunity to nominate players from another team if they believe a player was missed. • All nominated players will be placed on the nomination board by League Age. • Each Manager will cast a maximum of (5) votes per League Age within their division. o Farm: League Age 7 and League Age 8 year olds. o Minor: League Age 9 and League Age 10 year olds. o Major: League Age 11 and League Age 12 year olds. o Minor SB: League Age 8, League Age 9 and League Age 10 year olds. o Major SB: League Age 11 and League Age 12 year olds. o Junior SB: League Age 13, League Age 14 and League Age 15 year olds. • Managers will be thanked and asked to leave while the President and Secretary count the ballots and present the results to the Appointed All Star Manager, VP and PA who will then assemble the team. o A maximum of 8 players will be selected based on the combined manager per team with the remaining roster being determined by the All Star Manager and approved by Division VP and PA. The executive committee will determine the teams that will be entered based on the interest received. Tentatively, QHLL will enter the following: Baseball: 7/8 All Star Special Games tournament: American team comprised of League Age 7 and 8 year olds 9/10 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League age 10 year olds and National team comprised of league 9 and any remaining eligible League Age 10 year olds. 10/11 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 11 year olds. 11/12 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 12 year olds. Softball: 9/10 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 8, 9 and 10 year olds. 11/12 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 11 and 12 year olds. Junior Softball All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 13, 14 and 15 year olds. Each player selected to an All-Star team must pay a $100 volunteer deposit and a $75 Tournament Player fee. In order for parents to receive their $100 deposit back, they must complete any combination of the following activities to earn back the deposit. 1 Snack bar = $25.00, 1 field prep= 10.00, Score Keeping = 1 All Star Game (Book) = $25.00, Scoreboard Operation= $10.00.
Exemplifies the “Good Sportsmanship” attitude, team spirit and has consistently demonstrated a positive attitude, effort, and team/league commitment throughout the season. Player shows the highest and most consistent ability when executing the fundamentals of the game of softball/baseball. Demonstrates respect to all Managers, Coaches, Umpires and League Volunteers at all times.
To be eligible for nomination, players must: • • • •
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The player and/or parent/guardian must meet the boundary requirements of Quartz Hill Little League, or have a previously approved waiver stating that eligibility for All Stars has been granted. The player must have participated in at least 60% of the eligible regular season games. The player must be available for all practices, games, and activities and will continue until the AllStar team either wins their final tournament championship or is eliminated. Player and parent must sign the QHLL All-Star Player Commitment form and disclose any planned absences during the All Star period. Absence does not disqualify a player but may be taken into consideration. Player and Parents must be in Good Standing with QHLL.
All Star selection will take place at the end of May and announced during the first week of June.
All Star Managers will be appointed by the President in collaboration with the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors for consideration and approval. The executive committee will take the following into consideration when forming their recommendation: • Final Standings of the Manager’s team as outlined in the Standing Rules. • Manager Conduct both on and off the field. • Previous All Star Experience An All Star Selection Meeting will take place and all Managers will be encouraged to attend and participate. • Each Manager will have the opportunity to nominate players from their regular season team that they feel should be considered for Post Season Tournament play based on the criteria outlined above. • Each Manager will have an opportunity to nominate players from another team if they believe a player was missed. • All nominated players will be placed on the nomination board by League Age. • Each Manager will cast a maximum of (5) votes per League Age within their division. o Farm: League Age 7 and League Age 8 year olds. o Minor: League Age 9 and League Age 10 year olds. o Major: League Age 11 and League Age 12 year olds. o Minor SB: League Age 8, League Age 9 and League Age 10 year olds. o Major SB: League Age 11 and League Age 12 year olds. o Junior SB: League Age 13, League Age 14 and League Age 15 year olds. • Managers will be thanked and asked to leave while the President and Secretary count the ballots and present the results to the Appointed All Star Manager, VP and PA who will then assemble the team. o A maximum of 8 players will be selected based on the combined manager per team with the remaining roster being determined by the All Star Manager and approved by Division VP and PA. The executive committee will determine the teams that will be entered based on the interest received. Tentatively, QHLL will enter the following: Baseball: 7/8 All Star Special Games tournament: American team comprised of League Age 7 and 8 year olds 9/10 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League age 10 year olds and National team comprised of league 9 and any remaining eligible League Age 10 year olds. 10/11 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 11 year olds. 11/12 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 12 year olds. Softball: 9/10 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 8, 9 and 10 year olds. 11/12 All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 11 and 12 year olds. Junior Softball All Star tournament: American team comprised of League Age 13, 14 and 15 year olds. Each player selected to an All-Star team must pay a $100 volunteer deposit and a $75 Tournament Player fee. In order for parents to receive their $100 deposit back, they must complete any combination of the following activities to earn back the deposit. 1 Snack bar = $25.00, 1 field prep= 10.00, Score Keeping = 1 All Star Game (Book) = $25.00, Scoreboard Operation= $10.00.
