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2025 Parent Meeting Agenda

2025 BPYBA board member intro
BPYBA association overview and goals
Tryout dates and info
Team info
Host tournament dates
Volunteer requirements
Uniform and equipment info
2025 bat rules
Coaching opportunities

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2025 BPYBA Board Members

Jeff Hoen – President
Jeremy Rosin-Treasurer/junior legion
Erica Iovino-legion
Dallas Giles, Kristen Strauss – 14U
Todd Geisler – 13U
Matt Weldon – 12U
Nick Zwick and Bob Simons – 11U
Tom Endres-10U
Jeremy Kalal-At Large
Pat Schultz – Varsity Head Coach

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BPYBA Overview and Goals

BPYBA’s goal is to provide young baseball players a fun and competitive opportunity to improve their playing skills and learn the importance of being a part of a team.
BPYBA is in place to help encourage sportsmanship from all it’s members. That includes players, coaches and fans.
BPYBA works with the Belle Plaine Varsity coaches to help youth teams to develop into future high school teams.
BPYBA is a 501c3 charitable organization

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2025 HANDBOOK UPDATES

If a player does not follow established expectations and/or engages in behavior/s detrimental to the team:

Verbal Warning
Missing Innings
Suspended for 1 game

Examples of infractions would be, but not limited to:

Inappropriate language, throwing equipment out of frustration, arguing with coaches or umpires, putting down teammates, and negative attitudes/comments toward team, coaches, and other teams.

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2025 BPYBA TRYOUT DATES & LOCATIONS

Tryouts will be Sunday February 16th and 23rd (if needed) at BPHS. Tentative start times will be:

NOON = 9U 3^rd grade
1:30 PM = 10U 4^th grade
2:30 PM = 11U 5^th grade
3:30 PM = 12U 6^th grade
4:30 PM = 13U 7^th grade
5:30 PM = 14U 8^th grade

Please arrive about 30 minutes prior to your tryout for registration and uniform fitting

$200 volunteer check MUST be turned in at tryouts.

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BPYBA team structure

BPYBA believes in keeping kids in their respective grade level. Players will not be allowed to try out for an older team.
Teams will consist of a maximum of 12 players.
Teams will be split by tryout scores and previous years evaluations.
Unfortunately, we do cut kids to keep these roster limits.
At the 9u level, we will take third graders before reaching into 2^nd grade.
In the rare occasion that we are not able to field a team at a certain level, we will make accommodations to place players that want to play on a team. If this means moving them up or down an age level.

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2025 BPYBA FEE INFO

This year’s fee will be based per age group

Fee includes a BP Hat

What this includes

14 regular season games
At least 6 tournament games
At least 1 playoff game
Around 20 practices

We will have a Team Store for pants and jerseys. Player numbers will be assigned by the BPYBA. Ordering by parents should be done in a timely manner to get all gear on time for games.
Fee covers tournament entry fees, MBL league fees, umpires, baseballs, team equipment and miscellaneous needs of the association
Fees to be paid prior to tryouts. Credit card is the only form of payment

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9U to 14U teams $365 per player

Teams to play in the MBL

Depending on the amount of kids signed up we may have 2 teams per age group. Team selection is determined by tryout scores and previous year coaches evaluations.
Season play is typically 16 games and playoffs, starting in late April until mid July
BPYBA pays for up to 2 tournaments

Picked out by head coaches before season
More tournaments can be added if the whole team commits
Tournaments will be picked soon and dates given to the teams

BPYBA will pay for 1 state entry if team receives a bid

Uniforms-Will be ordered from our team store and purchased separately from the player fee.

Multiple Player Discount: $200 for any subsequent player

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8U team $50 per player

This program will work opposite of Squirt Ball (M&W)
Practices start mid April and go through mid July
Games/Scrimmages to be held on Sundays at a reserved field
Board members help get the season started with practice plans and drills. Eventually naming a head coach, along with assistants. Parent involvement is key
Registration will be open after this meeting

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Jr legion / Legion Fee TBD per player

This group will play Junior Legion/Legion following the High School Season
Games are typically scheduled twice a week
No tournaments (15U Tournament only)
No clothing order as they will wear their high school pants and use provided jerseys
Fee will be paid the 1^st week of games
15u - 17u

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Umpire Clinic

Michael Hanson will run a clinic for anyone who would like to become an umpire for our association.
All 14U players are required to ump 2 9U games during the season

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Spring Training Dates

BPYBA reserves the high school gyms for practice prior to the start of the season
This year’s dates include:

March 9, 16, 23, and 30

Times-TBD

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BELLE PLAINE TIGERTOWN CLASSIC TOURNEY

2025 9AA Tigertown Classic will be held (Father’s Day Weekend)

June 14^th and 15^th

Games all day Saturday and Sunday mid-morning through early afternoon
Games are played at Oak Crest Fields
BPYBA will need volunteers to help host this tournament

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FAMILY VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT

Each family will be required to pay a $200 volunteer deposit check per player at tryouts
Requirements include:

8 hours per family (No longer 8 hours per player)
Coaches volunteer requirements-Head coaches are not required to fulfill 8 hours. Assistant coaches will get 16 hours per team to split among assistants.

Checks will not be cashed unless the volunteer requirement is not fulfilled
!!!!!!! Volunteers make the BPYBA an annual success !!!!!!

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UNIFORM INFO

Baseball hat will be provided
Baseball pants and jersey will need to be ordered through our vendors website. This will need to be done asap with our vendors turn around time.
Each player will need:

Baseball Helmet
Baseball bat (per age requirements. Bats can be shared by multiple players)
Baseball Glove
Red adjustable sports belt (Dick’s, Scheels, Target or online)
Black long sleeve undershirt (compression style usually works best)
Red socks if shown (player preference)
Cleats (9u-12u Molded Cleat{Football/Soccer Style}); 13u+ Metal Cleats are allowed)

Uniforms will be changing for 2026

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2025 BASEBALL BAT RULES

https://www.mbl.bz/pages/rules-changes-mbl
Be sure that the bat has a USA, USSSA, or BBCOR stamp on the bat

Wood bats are legal for all age groups
Shop for bats at:

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BPYBA COACHING OPPORTUNITIES

Each team will need one head coach.
Each team can have up to three assistant coaches
All coaches are required to have a current concussion certification
MBL will require all coaches to complete a “Safe Sport” or “Trusted Coaches” course prior to the beginning of the season. More info on this will follow from the BPYBA once coaches are announced.

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Code of Conduct

Please remember, our actions at games represent what people think about our kids and our city. Every sport is seeing a decline in officials. Harassment of umpires will not be tolerated by BYPBA coaches, parents, or players.

Cheer for our kids and teammates, not against other kids!

Violations of our code of conduct will result in suspension of future games, or if circumstances dictate, a complete ban from all future BPYBA events.

We all want to win, but let’s remember it is just a game. A bad call in a youth baseball game isn’t going to cost anyone a trip to the big leagues. Let’s all do our part in representing Belle Plaine and our kids in a positive way.

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QUESTIONS?

You can reach the BPYBA at:

http://www.belleplaineyouthbaseball.com

EMAIL: bpyouthbaseball@gmail.com

@BelleYouth – Belle Plaine Youth Baseball on Twitter

Belle Plaine Youth Baseball Association – on Facebook

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING TONIGHT’S MEETING!