Tournament play The broadcast rights of all Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament games are the property of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. All District Directors must appoint at least one Assistant District Director 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. The Host(s) shall provide medical and security personnel at the fields throughout the games. Decatur National team members wait their turn to march onto the field during the opening ceremony of the Alabama Dixie Youth AA Coach-Pitch State Tournament at Austin High School on Friday.. Site Links. 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. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball strongly recommends that any motorized vehicle operated in or for DYB purposes, be operated by persons with a current and valid driver license AND be age 21 or older. (C) State Tournament play will be offered in all divisions of Rookie Tournament play. Each umpire is guaranteed pay for only two (2) games unless the Coordinator selects them for more than two (2) games. It has been the general policy for Host to provide special hospitality foods and soft drinks for the Dixie Youth Officials, coaches, Umpires, and tournament workers during games. (D) The State Director may take any action(s) necessary to facilitate state tournament play in any division that does not have the required number of teams. The Host shall provide medical and security personnel at the fields throughout the games and shall have immediate access to nearby ambulance and hospital emergency services. 2021 Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone State Tournament - Andulusia, Alabama Friday, July 9 Saturday, July 10 Saturday, July 10 Sunday, July 11 Sunday, July 11 Game 29 Field WR 12:00pm These items should be replenished as needed and the dugouts cleaned between games. The Host shall provide a 4 x 8 professionally prepared tournament Bracket Board with the Official Dixie Youth Logo displayed thereon at each tournament at locations convenient to the spectators. There will be an invocation and national anthem before the start of the play each day. All fields must conform to the specifications of the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. Official Rules and Regulations. (E) All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. The State Director shall appoint an Inspection Team (local District Director, nearest National or Deputy State Director, and one additional State Board Member) to meet with the potential bidders to inspect the facilities and to explain the minimum requirements. The winning teams will be given a check from the state treasury if funds are available. A backup P.A. 02Y - Dixie Youth Vinyl Decal. The umpires will remain until their names are announced and then they will go directly to their positions. {William Wade elected in 2015, term expires 2019} {Raymond Housel elected in 2019, retired in 2021, Ricky Phaturos appointed in 2021, term expires in 2022} When the State Directors position becomes vacant, it will be filled by the Assistant State Director (provided one has been appointed) until a special election is held to qualify a successor. If the State Director uses his/her cell phone to conduct Alabama Dixie Youth Business, Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball will reimburse the State Director $50.00 per month (Not to exceed $600.00 per year) for the expense. All payments are contingent on State funds being available. *NOTE: The positions of UTP Administrator, State UIC, State Statistician, State Representative, District Secretary, and District UIC are classified as Advisory liaisons that are non-voting members that do not count toward meeting voting or quorum requirements. No umpire shall officiate in any State Tournament game(s) if he/she has not attended this meeting. Umpires will work in coordination with the Dixie Youth Baseball State Board Umpiring Committee (SBUC) and the designated Umpire Coordinator on scheduling and other administrative details. Resources. The number of umpires assigned to each State Tournament will be at the discretion of the State Director. We accept players of all skill levels for Dixie Youth League Play. Also, ALL District Tournaments must be scheduled for completion at least one (1) week before the scheduled beginning of the respective State Tournament. Make sure the catcher's mask/helmet has a throat protector and that the catcher is wearing a protective device. For safety and insurance reasons, this rule should be strictly enforced. . system operators are the responsibility of the Host(s). Bylaws and the Official Rules and Regulations, Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. No official of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball will serve as an Official in another youth baseball program that offers a program that competes with Dixie Youth Baseball. APPENDIX D DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL, ALABAMA MAJORS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES SPECIFICATIONS (Trophies to Be Furnished by Host League) Majors (12 & under) Quantity Description Size 190 Dixie Youth Medallions W/Red, White & Blue Neck Ribbons 2 Diameter 1 Sportsmanship Trophy (Team) 26" Height 1 Championship Trophy (Team) 24" Height 15 Championship Trophies or Plaques (Team) 10" Height 1 (or 2) Runner Up Trophy (Team) 20" Height 15 (or 30) Runner Up Trophies or Plaques (Individual) 8 Height Trophy Inscriptions Front of Medallion - Dixie Youth Logo The rear of Medallion - (Host Choice of Engraving) - JOE MARSHALL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Majors State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) - CHAMPIONS - Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Majors State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) - RUNNER UP - Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Majors State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) NOTE: In any Alabama DYB State Tournament if three teams remain with one loss and all have played the same number of games there will be two runner-ups in that tournament. The State Tournament Information Packet must be available to the State, National, and District Directors no later than June 5th. ARTICLE IV - Officers and Directors: The chief executive officer of this organization shall be the State Director. 714 likes. ARTICLE XV Selection of Umpires: Each District Director shall recommend to the State Director qualified applicants from their district to umpire in the State Tournaments. Franchise League; The Host(s) shall provide a satisfactory P.A. All Districts are encouraged to adopt this policy for their tournament play. Each umpire must have passed the current year online Alabama Dixie Youth Umpire Training Program and attended the current year district umpire workshop. A minimum of two umpires will be used in every game of state tournament play. External links are provided for reference purposes.Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. The State Director, or designee, will establish distances via computer using the shortest distance from the umpires home address to the state tournament playing fields. Sunday's schedule starts at 2 p.m. with other games scheduled for 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Monday's schedule has games at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The broadcast rights of all Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament games are the property of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. The Tournament Director may suspend the team manager of a team for the next game played by their team for failing to participate as required. National Member. Opening Ceremonies Opening Ceremonies for the A State Tournaments will be conducted on the playing fields approximately 1-1 hour before the start of play on the first day of the tournament. During games, each dugout should include a filled water cooler, disposable water cups & trash container. 2021 District Champions Greer Dixie Youth Ozone All Stars. 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. It happened during the Game 4 match-up between Opp and Montgomery American in the Alabama Dixie Softball state tournament being played at Underwood Recreational Park, a suburb of Florence in north Alabama. District 2 Champions District 4 Champions District 5 Champions Winner 22 District 2 Runner-Up . The announcing of the game and the accuracy of the scoreboard will be heard and viewed by more people than anything else associated with the tournament(s). Local radio/television personalities work well in this position. The Host shall provide ample parking space near the park for the anticipated attendees at no additional charge to include VIP parking for the tournament workers, team managers, umpires, Dixie Youth Officials, and special guests. If such services are provided the intent of services will be announced during the credential meeting. The Host League shall provide an Opening Ceremony. The Host League(s) must have well-lighted fields. If applicable, the Assistant Tournament Directors mileage, motel, and per diem will be paid from the state treasury. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball strongly recommends that any motorized vehicle operated in or for DYB purposes, be operated by persons with a current and valid driver license AND be age 21 or older. It is strongly recommended that local leagues adopt this policy for all practices and regular season play. The following also applies. Tallassee will face Opelika in the first game of the tournament on Field 6 at 5:30 p.m.. The Host is responsible for verifying that an adequate number of rooms are available for tournament teams. All applicants must meet all of the requirements contained in Article XIII of the bylaws. No one except players, coaches, and officials will be allowed on the field of play during the playing of the games, the Host must make available a secured area for press, media, and professional photographers for their coverage of the games. Hueytown is a city near Bessemer in western Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.It is part of the Birmingham metropolitan area, and was part of the heavy industry development in this area in the 20th century. A minimum of two (2) umpires will be used in all divisions of each state tournament. Two of their coaches were kicked out of the tournament following a fight Monday. In turn for these considerations, the host agrees to meet the requirements for hosting the tournament. Any broadcast of the games via the internet, radio, or television must have the written consent of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. Agendas & Minutes. All tournament play is subject to doubling up when possible. These balls will be labeled and signed by the Dixie Youth Directors before being presented by a Director immediately following each game. The online training will be completed before April 15th of each year. Each team is responsible for securing its lodging facilities. They shall entertain and cause to be thoroughly investigated written complaints against Dixie Youth Baseball within the State of Alabama and shall take whatever action they deem advisable. . Credentials from the districts will be accepted at this meeting; however, the State Tournament Director(s), or his designate, will inspect insurance and medical releases for all participating teams. The action gets started a little earlier this year than normal as teams at the AA (Peanuts, ages 7-8) and . The Host League shall arrange for the immediate retrieval of all Home Run balls and No Hit game balls and return the same to the Dixie Youth Statisticians. A maximum 24 team tournament will be scheduled. 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. GFWC Alabama stays dedicated to service. The Host shall provide adequate press box (facilities) to comfortably and safely support a minimum of five (5) people per playing field. {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. Always select experienced adult scorekeepers and scoreboard operators that are willing to give close attention and record everything promptly and accurately. Registration for AUM Spring Softball league is now open. This includes any motorized vehicle used to transport participants, officials, or spectators, such as golf carts or other similar type motorized vehicles. Upon request of three members of the Board of Directors, the State Director or Senior National Board member to hear the problem at hand will call a meeting of the Board of Directors. There will be an invocation and a national anthem performed. APPENDIX G Rookie State Tournament(s) Procedures & Requirements Minimum Requirements 1. . ARTICLE XIII -State Tournament Bidding Requirements: Leagues interested in exploring the possibility of hosting a State Tournament must submit a Letter of Interest to bid to the Alabama State Director on or before April 1st of the year preceding the tournaments. It has been the general policy for Host to provide special hospitality foods and soft drinks for the Dixie Youth Officials, coaches, Umpires, and tournament workers during games. APPENDIX C DIXIE YOUTH BASEBALL, ALABAMA AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES SPECIFICATIONS (Trophies to Be Furnished by Host League) AAA (10 & Under) Quantity Description Size 240 Dixie Youth Medallions W/Red, White & Blue Neck Ribbons 2 Diameter 1 Sportsmanship Trophy (Team) 26" Height 1 Championship Trophy (Team) 22 Height 15 Championship Trophies or Plaques (Individual) 9 Height 1 (or 2) Runner Up Trophy (Team) 18" Height 15 (or 30) Runner Up Trophies or Plaques (Individual) 8 Height AWARD INSCRIPTIONS Front of Medallions - Dixie Youth Logo The rear of Medallions - (Host Choice of Engraving) - P.L. However, at the State Tournaments, players who were selected for their leagues tournament team and shown on the tournament team roster and then replaced because of medical or injury reasons will be allowed to participate with the team during Opening and Closing Ceremonies and Opening Play Introductions for their team and will be entitled to receive a Certificate and Medallion of participation. Letters of Interest must be mailed to the State Director via certified mail return receipt on or before the stated deadline and must be supported by the written endorsement of the District Director. DI & DII AA Coach Pitch - Lincoln County/Brookhaven. The Administrator will maintain the finances of the program and will submit an annual financial report to the State Board. At a minimum, this information packet will include a) Welcome letter from the host including contact information b) Vicinity map for the playing field(s) c) Tournament brackets d) Local hotel information; note - We will not use the room blocking process for this tournament. Any excess funds accumulated by the UTP will be used to reduce future costs associated with administering the UTP. The Host League shall plan and promote a non-denominational church service on Sunday morning for all the people in the tournament who choose to attend. No loafers or other slip-on (non-lace) type shoes. 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. DIXIE YOUTH NEVER CHARGES A TOURNAMENT FEE TO PLAY IN OUR TOURNAMENTS; Welcome Subscribe to our Newsletter. 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. system operators are the responsibility of the Host(s). Employment. The District Director must also submit this annual financial report for approval of the leagues at the initial yearly district meeting. &. $15.35. 3rd place teams to get to the 16-team Tournament. These are the "flagships" of tournaments for the state and all activities and facilities must be planned and prepared to be a most pleasant memorable experience for the teams participating. Starting today, 10 different All-Star tournaments kick off around East Alabama. ARTICLE III Deputy State Director(s): (A) The State Director shall assign the duties of the Deputy State Director(s). The conduct on and off the playing field by all participating teams must be on the very highest level. Two of their coaches were kicked out of the tournament following a fight Monday. Qualified adult Press Box Director, announcers, scoreboard operators, scorers, and P.A. The Coordinator(s) will work under the direction of the State Director, or his/her designee, and the Tournament Director. It happened during the Game 4 match-up between Opp and Montgomery American in the Alabama Dixie Softball state.