WHAT IS ALL STARS
GCYC - All-Star Player Interest and Commitment WHAT IS ALL STARS?
"All-stars" as a sports term refers to individual players named to an "all-star" roster or team representing the top performers during and before the end of the baseball season. All-Star Tournament play begins immediately after the GCYC regular season concludes and can continue through the summer. Each age group sends 12-15 players into All-Star Competition. The primary goal is to win games and to put the strongest available team on the field A player can only be nominated to participate in the age group that they fall into as of April 30 th. For example, if the player’s age is 10 on April 30th then they can only participate on the 10U All Star team, no exceptions. All-Star Tournaments start with District Play and can continue into State and Region. All Star Tournaments can also include open tournament prior to and after District Tournaments. All-Stars requires a significant amount of player and parent time. There will be uniform and travel costs that the Parent will be responsible. The primary goal is to win games and to put the strongest available team on the field. Without player/parent full cooperation, the team’s chances of succeeding are greatly reduced.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PLAY ALL-STARS All players are age eligible to play in a division in which they participated except in rare cases where players are allowed to play down. For example, an 11 year old playing 10U league is not allowed to be nominated for the 10U All-Star team. A player must play in at least ½ of his leagues scheduled games.
WHEN DOES THE “ROAD TO ALL-STARS” BEGIN? The "Road to All-Stars" actually begins when the season starts. Throughout the season, players start defining themselves through their performance, attitude and leadership qualities as potential all-star candidates. Players are selected to teams according to the criteria which is listed below.
COMMITMENT All-Star play requires a post season commitment from both the player and the parents. Everyone who is to be considered for an All Star team must understand the level of participation and costs and travel that is required.
DURATION OF ALL STAR PRACTICE AND TOURNAMENTS All players are expected to be available for the full schedule of practices and games starting as early as the first day following their last game, usually the first week of June. The district tournaments begin at the end of June or early July at the latest. Regional and State tournaments follow weekly after the district tournament, assuming the team wins the tournament.
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GCYC - All-Star Player Interest and Commitment PLAYING TIME DURING ALL STAR GAMES Playing time is effected by a player’s strengths, weaknesses, the game situation, strength of the other team, game status, etc. There is no guarantee that your child will be given playing time should they be selected to play on an All-Star team.
NUMBER OF TOURNAMENTS Each All-Star Team will play in the District Tournament and could potentially play at the State and National level. If a team/coach wants to play in additional All Star Tournaments, the cost will be the responsibility of the Parents/Players.
ANTICIPATED TOURNAMENTS – Expected Tournaments for our All Star Team (8U or 10U or 12U): 8U District Tournament Location: Madison
Starting Date: 6/25/15
10U District Tournament Location: Fluvanna
Starting Date: 6/25/15
12U District Tournament Location : GCYC
Starting Date 6/17/15
We are waiting on the 15U district tournament location and date from the District Commissioner. He has yet to award a location.
PARENT/PLAYER COST The cost varies by team. The GCYC covers the Babe Ruth/ Cal Ripken Tournament entry fees but it is on the Manager to coordinate purchase of uniforms. Parents will be responsible for purchase of the uniform. Be prepared to spend approximately $35 - $50 for a complete uniform. Any travel, food and boarding expenses are also covered by the Parents.
PRIOR COMMITMENTS We understand that prior commitments may exist. We ask that you list below, any dates that the player will not be available for practices or tournament games from June 7, 2014 to August 1, 2014. It is important that you indicate all information so that the manager can evaluate how the team may or may not be affected by the absences when making their selections. Listing of dates will not automatically exclude your child from being selected for the All-Star team but rather, it will allow the managers the opportunity to make selections with all the information at hand. Without player/parent full cooperation, the team’s chances of succeeding are greatly reduced. Listing of dates Player will be unavailable: _________________________________________________
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GCYC - All-Star Player Interest and Commitment CRITERIA IN WHICH PLAYERS WILL BE EVALUATED Managers will nominate those players that are well rounded and meet the following criteria: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Talent and Ability, both offensively and defensively Understanding and knowledge of the game Performance throughout the regular season Attitude and Effort throughout the regular season Leadership Qualities
INTEREST AND COMMITMENT If you and your child are interested and willing to commit to playing All-Stars please complete and submit the form below to your Regular Season Manager prior to the last game of the season. Please do not turn in the form to anyone except your team manager! Completion of this form does NOT guarantee a spot on the All-Star team. Completion of this form allows the GCYC to compile a list of players who are interested in playing All-Stars, understand the expectations, and are willing to commit to the costs and time required to participate.
Player’s Name: _______________________________ Birth Date: _________________ Age as of 4/30: __________ Player’s Signature: _________________________________________________________ Parent Signature: __________________________________ Date: _________________ Regular season Team: ____________________________ Manager: _____________________________ Remember:
The primary goal is to win games and to put the strongest available team on the field. Without player/parent full cooperation, the team’s chances of succeeding are greatly reduced.
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"All-stars" as a sports term refers to individual players named to an "all-star" roster or team representing the top performers during and before the end of the baseball season. All-Star Tournament play begins immediately after the GCYC regular season concludes and can continue through the summer. Each age group sends 12-15 players into All-Star Competition. The primary goal is to win games and to put the strongest available team on the field A player can only be nominated to participate in the age group that they fall into as of April 30 th. For example, if the player’s age is 10 on April 30th then they can only participate on the 10U All Star team, no exceptions. All-Star Tournaments start with District Play and can continue into State and Region. All Star Tournaments can also include open tournament prior to and after District Tournaments. All-Stars requires a significant amount of player and parent time. There will be uniform and travel costs that the Parent will be responsible. The primary goal is to win games and to put the strongest available team on the field. Without player/parent full cooperation, the team’s chances of succeeding are greatly reduced.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PLAY ALL-STARS All players are age eligible to play in a division in which they participated except in rare cases where players are allowed to play down. For example, an 11 year old playing 10U league is not allowed to be nominated for the 10U All-Star team. A player must play in at least ½ of his leagues scheduled games.
WHEN DOES THE “ROAD TO ALL-STARS” BEGIN? The "Road to All-Stars" actually begins when the season starts. Throughout the season, players start defining themselves through their performance, attitude and leadership qualities as potential all-star candidates. Players are selected to teams according to the criteria which is listed below.
COMMITMENT All-Star play requires a post season commitment from both the player and the parents. Everyone who is to be considered for an All Star team must understand the level of participation and costs and travel that is required.
DURATION OF ALL STAR PRACTICE AND TOURNAMENTS All players are expected to be available for the full schedule of practices and games starting as early as the first day following their last game, usually the first week of June. The district tournaments begin at the end of June or early July at the latest. Regional and State tournaments follow weekly after the district tournament, assuming the team wins the tournament.
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GCYC - All-Star Player Interest and Commitment PLAYING TIME DURING ALL STAR GAMES Playing time is effected by a player’s strengths, weaknesses, the game situation, strength of the other team, game status, etc. There is no guarantee that your child will be given playing time should they be selected to play on an All-Star team.
NUMBER OF TOURNAMENTS Each All-Star Team will play in the District Tournament and could potentially play at the State and National level. If a team/coach wants to play in additional All Star Tournaments, the cost will be the responsibility of the Parents/Players.
ANTICIPATED TOURNAMENTS – Expected Tournaments for our All Star Team (8U or 10U or 12U): 8U District Tournament Location: Madison
Starting Date: 6/25/15
10U District Tournament Location: Fluvanna
Starting Date: 6/25/15
12U District Tournament Location : GCYC
Starting Date 6/17/15
We are waiting on the 15U district tournament location and date from the District Commissioner. He has yet to award a location.
PARENT/PLAYER COST The cost varies by team. The GCYC covers the Babe Ruth/ Cal Ripken Tournament entry fees but it is on the Manager to coordinate purchase of uniforms. Parents will be responsible for purchase of the uniform. Be prepared to spend approximately $35 - $50 for a complete uniform. Any travel, food and boarding expenses are also covered by the Parents.
PRIOR COMMITMENTS We understand that prior commitments may exist. We ask that you list below, any dates that the player will not be available for practices or tournament games from June 7, 2014 to August 1, 2014. It is important that you indicate all information so that the manager can evaluate how the team may or may not be affected by the absences when making their selections. Listing of dates will not automatically exclude your child from being selected for the All-Star team but rather, it will allow the managers the opportunity to make selections with all the information at hand. Without player/parent full cooperation, the team’s chances of succeeding are greatly reduced. Listing of dates Player will be unavailable: _________________________________________________
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GCYC - All-Star Player Interest and Commitment CRITERIA IN WHICH PLAYERS WILL BE EVALUATED Managers will nominate those players that are well rounded and meet the following criteria: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Talent and Ability, both offensively and defensively Understanding and knowledge of the game Performance throughout the regular season Attitude and Effort throughout the regular season Leadership Qualities
INTEREST AND COMMITMENT If you and your child are interested and willing to commit to playing All-Stars please complete and submit the form below to your Regular Season Manager prior to the last game of the season. Please do not turn in the form to anyone except your team manager! Completion of this form does NOT guarantee a spot on the All-Star team. Completion of this form allows the GCYC to compile a list of players who are interested in playing All-Stars, understand the expectations, and are willing to commit to the costs and time required to participate.
Player’s Name: _______________________________ Birth Date: _________________ Age as of 4/30: __________ Player’s Signature: _________________________________________________________ Parent Signature: __________________________________ Date: _________________ Regular season Team: ____________________________ Manager: _____________________________ Remember:
The primary goal is to win games and to put the strongest available team on the field. Without player/parent full cooperation, the team’s chances of succeeding are greatly reduced.
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