Robbinsdale Crystal Little League Parent Meeting Information
Join the Robbinsdale Crystal Little League for a parent information meeting on April 4, 2023, starting at 7:03pm. Learn about expectations, player eligibility, teams, practice schedules, volunteer opportunities, equipment, and more. Discover how RCLL focuses on fundamentals and building self-esteem, confidence, and teamwork in young players. Get involved in a community that values good sportsmanship and support for each other. Check out the board contacts for available positions and player eligibility requirements for postseason play. Make sure your child experiences the joy of baseball in a fun and positive environment with RCLL.
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Robbinsdale Crystal Little League Parent Information Meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Starting at 7:03pm
Expectations Board Contacts Player Eligibility Teams & Division of Play Practice & Game Schedule Team Meeting Schedule Team Parent Field Location & Parking Volunteer Hours (DIBS) Equipment & Apparel Store Fundraising Tournaments & All Star Tournaments Calendar of Events Q & A Agenda
Expectations Players of all levels and abilities are welcome in RCLL We focus on fundamentals, working with players from the ground up, and getting kids excited about playing games in a fun and positive learning environment We play baseball to emphasize self-esteem, confidence, and teamwork Our goal is for kids to want to play baseball next year! Good sportsmanship is critical for everyone: players/coaches/parents Respect the umpires - A-minor can have kids as young as 13. RCLL can t run without the support and volunteerism of our families! Our volunteer-run board, coaches, team parents, and the dibs shifts our families work make the league possible we thank you for your support!
Board Contacts(2023) / Open Positions(2024) David Fujan, President Matt Howard, Vice President & Field Maintenance Robbinsdale Alli Hankey, Volunteer Coordinator Mike Norgaard, Majors Coordinator & Coach Coordinator Matt Christensen, B-Minor & Rookie Coordinator Ryan Meissner, Schedule & Tournament Coordinator Dean Snyder, Umpire Coordinator Sasha Kimball, Concessions Manager Andrea Wilde, Secretary David Tolbert, Registrar & A-Minor Coordinator Jen O Neill, Sponsorship Coordinator Bobby Clausen, Marketing & Team Parent Coordinator (Shadowed) Matt Smelser, Treasurer (Shadowed) Brian Vomhof, Equipment Manager Nic Peltier, Safety Officer & Sandlot Coordinator Alec Madson, Player Agent (Shadowed) Sara Williams, Fundraising Coordinator Andy Franczak, Field Maintenance - Crystal Mat Weidenbach, Information Officer During offseason Board meets 1st Monday every month. 6pm Crystal Community Center
Player Eligibility Requirements Any player can play in the regular season regardless of school or home location. But (if selected) to be eligible for All-Star postseason play (10, 11, and 12yo District 1 tournaments): Home OR school must be within RCLL boundaries Fill out school enrollment form (easiest) - Recommended to fill out right away before school is out (ANY AGE LEVEL INCLUDING ROOKIES). Only needs to be done once unless switched schools or moved. Home (provide proof of residency and other forms) Moved, but home or school were previously within RCLL boundaries? Fill out regulation II(d) form - Do this right away! Neither Home or School is within RCLL boundaries (Applies to all age levels to be done right away) Request an Out of Boundary waiver from RCLL President Must be approved by league President from which home or school is within their boundaries Must be approved by District 1 Administrator Must be approved by Little League International If approved result will be full eligibility or red shirt eligibility (current year not eligible, following years full eligibility) Link to RCLL Boundaries: https://bit.ly/40OnRWi
2023 Teams - Division of Play (LL Baseball Ages) (but evaluated to appropriate level) Majors (ages 11-12) (ages 9-11) A-Minor B-Minor (ages 7-8) Rookies (ages 5-6) Twins Dodgers Storm Grizzlies Astros Rangers IronBirds Red Wings Rockies Pirates Hooks RockHounds Phillies Reds Dragons Timber Rattlers Orioles Bulls Lugnuts
Practices & Games Schedule Game schedules TBA - Everyone plays on the Saturdays of Opening Day (Saturday, May 6th) AND Super Saturday (Saturday, June 17) Practice Schedules determined by head coach - to communicate weekly or sooner Rookies - Tues/Thur practice or game (45-60 minutes) B-Minor - typically 3 days each week practice or game (1 hr 15 min) A-Minor - typically 3-4 days each week practice or game (1hr 30min) Majors - typically 3-4 days each week practice or game (1hr 45min)
Team meeting schedule, Thurs 4/6 Time Room 1 Room 2 LOCATION: Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Dr N TWINS ASTROS 5:00 PM DODGERS TIMBER RATTLERS / ROCKHOUNDS 5:25 PM Introductions Goals Season Expectations BE ON TIME - about 20-min each RED WINGS PHILLIES 5:50 PM IRON BIRDS RANGERS 6:15 PM STORM GRIZZLIES 6:40 PM ROCKIES HOOKS 7:05 PM DRAGONS BULLS 7:30 PM LUGNUTS ORIOLES 7:55 PM REDS PIRATES 8:20 PM
Team Parent Duties Include: 1. Managing kids in dugout for Rookie and B-Minor. Only if needed in A-Minor. (there will be a meeting to give you tips on how to do this efficiently) 2. Type a Roster Card to hand out to parents. This should include players name, jersey number, coaches names and parents names for each child. 3. Bring your team to Concession Stand after every home game for treats. 4. Super Saturday: Decorate Dugout, Collect Money from other Parents to make a raffle basket with another team parent. You will earn 1 dibs shift credit for this. You will be given more information on all of these duties once you volunteer for this.
Field Location / Parking (Construction) Lakeview Terrace Park 36th Ave / Hwy 81 (Bottineau Blvd), Robbinsdale Crystal Community Center 4800 Douglas Dr N, Crystal Robb Malone Field (North) A-Minor Field CV Field (South) Rookie & B-Minor Field Lot under construction Majors Field
DIBS (Volunteer Hours) WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS: RCLL is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteer parents, coaches, and an all-volunteer League board. As a volunteer organization, we need the help of the RCLL community to support the organization and our players. This includes leveraging a Dibs volunteer system to cover various shifts during our season. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. If you know now that you will NOT be completing your volunteer hours and want your $350 check cashed, PLEASE tell Alli Hankey (volunteer coordinator) ASAP so we can plan accordingly.
DIBS (Volunteer Hours) Volunteer Requirements 1 Child = 6 shift minimum (about 12 hours total) 2 Children = 8 shift minimum (about 16 hours total) 3+ Children = 9 shift minimum (about 18 hours total) NEW THIS YEAR ..You must save 3 shifts for post-season. RCLL is hosting 3 tournaments this year- there will be plenty of shifts then. HIRE A TEEN .There will be a list of teens you can get to do your shifts if you choose to pay them. $20 / Dib Shift 2 DAY NOTICE REQUIRED If you claim a shift you must work it, pay a teen to work or cancel 2 days prior.
Equipment Supplied By Robbinsdale Crystal Little League: Supplied By Player: Team Uniform (Kept by player at the end of the season) Jersey Hat Pants Belts (A-Minor/ Majors Levels) Socks Team Bats - Suitable sizes based on level Batting Helmets Catcher s Gear Baseballs for practices and games Baseball Glove - Appropriately Sized Backpack or Equipment Bag Protective Cup (Male players) Pelvic Protector (Female players) Rubber Molded Cleats - No Metal Cleats Personal Batting Helmet (Optional) Batting Gloves (Optional) Bat - (Optional) Must have USA Baseball Stamp - Required by Little League International
Apparel Store RCLL Apparel Store is now available! The online store is open at all times and orders are now shipped directly to your home. A portion of the proceeds goes directly back to RCLL to support our program Link is available at rclittleleage.org under RCLL Apparel Scan the QR Code
Fundraising Discount Cards Cards were distributed at evaluations. If you haven t received yours, please bring a check/cash ($100) to the Team Meeting Night (Thur, 4/6) at the Crystal Community Center. Money needs to be collected in order to receive your players uniform. Checks can be made out to: RCLL Additional Fundraiser Opportunities Twins Game BBQ at NowMart Dine to Donate SAVE THE DATE Date: Sunday, June 4th Time: 1:10pm Cost: $19 / ticket Purchase HERE TBD this summer (Hopefully in June) SAVE THE DATE: Date: Wednesday, 7/12 Time: 4-8pm Location: Chipotle in Crystal
Regular Season Snapshot A-Minor Rookie Regular season: May 6th-June 17th A-Minor Tournament - June 19 - June 30 (RCLL hosts) Regular season: May 6th - June 29th B-Minor Major Regular season: May 6th - June 29th B-Minor weekend @ Plymouth New Hope (named Rookie weekend): June 3-4 Regular season: May 6th-June 17th Majors Tournament - June 20 - June 30 Classic - Golden Valley Firecracker - Coon Rapids Cardinal Raspberry - Hopkins Slugfest - Blaine
All Star Tournaments July 7-21 District 1 All-Star Tournaments (Must be selected and pay additional fee $) 12 All-Stars (ages 12-10) - District 1, State, Regional, Little League World Series 11 All-Stars(ages 11-9) 10 All-Stars(ages 10-8) 9U All-Stars RCLL Hosts 8U Invitational - July 6-8 - Golden Valley, 3games July 7-21 Memorial Tournaments 12U / 11U / 10U All-Star Selects July 23- Late July/Early August Metro Classic Tournaments (for All-Stars that don t win district) 12U / 11U / 10U - All-Stars RCLL hosts the 12U July 23 - Late July/Early August Paul Perez Tournament 9U All-Stars DATE: Wood Bat Tournament TBD - Most likely Aug 3-6
Request for Workers Field Maintenance Workers Ages 14 Contact Andy Franczak for more information fieldmaintenance@rcllittleleague.org Concessions Ages 14 Contact Sasha Kimball for more information sasha_lk@hotmail.com Positions available at both Robbinsdale & Crystal Fields
Important Dates Date Event Time Location Thursday, 4/6 Team Meetings 5-9pm (see slide 7) Crystal Community Center Sunday, 4/16 Coaches Clinic 1:00-3:30pm Lee Field; Robbinsdale Saturday, 4/22 Positive Coaches Alliance Workshop 9:00-11:00am Crystal Community Center Saturday, 4/29 Field Clean-up 9:00-12:00pm Robbinsdale & Crystal Fields Tuesday, 5/2 Team Pictures 4:30-9:00pm Crystal Community Center Saturday, 5/6 Opening Day TBD Crystal Fields Sunday, 5/28 5:07pm CHS Field, St. Paul Saint s Game Password: rcll Sunday, 6/4 Twins Game 1:10pm Target Field, Minneapolis Wednesday, 7/12 Dine to Donate 4-8pm Chipotle, Crystal
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