Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Board Of Directors State Director: Ricky Phaturos National Directors: Vann Saltz Jack Fillingham Charlie Bell Deputy State Director: Dale Phillips Deputy State Director: Vacant District 1 Director: Ken Boster District 2 Director: Marcus Wood District 3 Director: Kirby Michaels District 4 Director: Robert Douglass District 5 Director: Randy Phaturos District 6 Director: Jeff Speed District 7 Director: Scott Patrick District 8 Director: Tony Keith District 9 Director: Hal Carrington District 10 Director: James Simmons District 11 Director: Gary Hicks Page PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 2 of 36 3 4 5 6 A B C D E R d J M P Q rfrbb[TPbrKbC h h1C \ h1C \h4 hQe h4 hQe h1C h1C h1C CJ OJ QJ ^J h;7: h1C 6CJ OJ QJ ^J ARTICLE IV - Officers and Directors: The chief executive officer of this organization shall be the State Director. 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. Alabama to allow concealed guns without permit in 2023 Ticket prices are $10 per day and a tournament pass can be purchased for $25. ARTICLE V Elections: The State Director shall be elected by the affiliated leagues within the State of Alabama. The Dixie O-Zone (11-12) district tournament will be held in Auburn at Bo Cavin Fields beginning Monday. The Host(s) shall provide a satisfactory P.A. Box 2128 Dothan, AL 36302 Phone: 334-615-3000 AUM Dixie Softball League was presented a flag from Woodmen Life since their flag was destroyed in the storm. The dugout openings may have gates. The maximum bid for a 6U state tournament is $5,000.00. During gameplay, Dixie Youth Baseball Rules allow only the twelve (12) players and three (3) coaches shown on the team roster to be present in the dugout for Division I and eleven (11) players and three (3) coaches on the team roster to be present in the dugout for Division II. {Jack Fillingham elected in 2019, Charlie Bell elected in 2020} Effective 2006, District Director elections will be held for three (3) year terms as follows: [Year 2020- Districts 5, 6 & 7] ; [Year 2021- Districts 1, 2, 8 & 11] ; [Year 2022- Districts 3, 4, 9 & 10]. District 1; District 4; District5; District 6; Directory; District 6 Tournaments; District 5 Tournaments; 2022 State Tournaments; ALABAMA DIXIE SOFTBALL Content. Skills Contest for teams) Note: It is recommended that the AA State Tournament Opening Ceremony will be held at the game fields approximately one hour before Game #1 unless the host is providing team meals and/or skills contests. 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. Adequate field tarps, equipment, and experienced field crews shall be available throughout the games. ARTICLE VIII Amendments: (A) The Constitution may be amended at any meeting by an affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast, provided the proposed change shall have been sent in writing or by electronic submittal to the Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Board of Directors, and proper notification given of the time, place, and date of the meeting at least ten (10) days before the meeting takes place. Any team fielding players of the older age will only be allowed to compete at the state level with no advancement. 35475 Cell : (205) 270-0596 email: [email protected] Bobby Ussery, Assistant Director 7064 Forest Mill Drive Cottondale Al. Umpires must also have completed the online CDC Concussion Awareness Training during the current year. Proposed changes to the State Constitution must be sent in writing or by electronic submittal to all Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Board Members at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting date. Randy Phaturos, District 5 Director 69 Sage Brush Court Millbrook, Alabama 36054 phone: (334) 220-4021 email: [email protected]. Franchise League; The District Director must also submit this annual financial report for approval of the leagues at the initial yearly district meeting. DI & DII AA Coach Pitch - Lincoln County/Brookhaven. Dick's Sporting Goods is a proud partner of AUM Dixie Youth Softball we would like to invite you to join your fellow AUM Dixie Youth Softball coaches and parents at the Montgomery Dick's Sporting Goods on February 2 nd-3 rd and 9 th - 10 th for a special AUM Dixie Youth Softball shop day. A P. A. system should be available. Alabama Dixie Youth Districts 1 & 11. 15Y - Dixie Youth Caps. The Host shall provide adequate press box (facilities) to comfortably and safely support a minimum of five (5) people per playing field. The Assistant State Directors expenses will be paid, per the current National Board Policy for the State Director, to allow him/her to attend the annual Dixie Youth World Series, contingent on the availability of funds. Failure to file the Financial Statement within the required time frame can be considered as a possible ethics violation. The Host shall provide a professionally prepared tournament Bracket Board with the Official Dixie Youth Logo displayed thereon at each tournament at locations convenient to the spectators. No umpire shall officiate in any State Tournament game(s) if he/she has not attended this meeting. ARTICLE XIV - Alabama Dixie Youth Tournament Umpires: To be eligible to umpire in sanctioned Alabama AA, AAA, Majors, or O-Zone Dixie Youth Tournaments at any level, the umpire must pass the online Alabama Dixie Youth Umpire Training Program (UTP) each year, complete the online CDC Concussion Awareness Training each year and attend the district umpire workshop each year. Announcing the batters and substitutions and announcing the score at the end of each half-inning seems to be what the spectators prefer. District 6 UpdatedSaturday March 19, 2022 byAlabama Dixie Youth Baseball. . Adequate field tarps, equipment, and experienced field crews shall be available throughout the games. Each district may send up to two (2) teams 12 and under in addition to the host team. The host is responsible for supplying a DYB medallion for each player and coach participating in the tournaments. Suitable approved music shall be provided for the tournament(s). Site Links. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is a fun baseball program for pre-teen youth with an emphasis on fair play, honesty, sportsmanship, and. District 2; District 3; District 4; District 5; District 6; District 7; District 8; District 9; District 10; District 11; State Bidding Requirements; . Each umpire is guaranteed pay for only two (2) games unless the Coordinator selects them for more than two (2) games. AUM Dixie Softball Montgomery, Alabama 36117 Phone : 334-300-0760 Email: [email . The system shall be clear and audible to all participants and fans. It happened during the Game 4 match-up between Opp and Montgomery American in the Alabama Dixie Softball state. The Host shall provide for adequate concession facilities, workers, and a good menu of food and drinks at reasonable prices to suit the needs of the expected fans, workers, players, and officials, and these facilities shall remain in operation from thirty (30) minutes before to thirty (30) minutes following play each day. Seven Dixie Boys teams will try to win State and represent Alabama in the World Series in Sterlington La. 8U . Regular price $0 50 $0.50. Tournaments. Directory Contact us. (F) All state tournaments will be bid statewide every season. The Administrator will work under the direction of the State Director. Regular price $2 00 $2.00. system shall be available. There will be a required meeting with all umpires before the initially scheduled day of tournament play. Those leagues that are approved to bid and that agree to meet the minimum requirements must submit a sealed bid to the State Director postmarked no later than October 1st of the year preceding the tournament. Also, ALL District Tournaments must be scheduled for completion at least one (1) week before the scheduled beginning of the respective State Tournament. The National Director with the longest period of continuous service in that position will serve until a special election is held. The host should have a contingency plan in place should an additional set of runner-up trophies be needed. Each Franchised League will be entitled to cast one vote. There will be an invocation and national anthem before the start of the play each day. Renew Franchise. Coverage starts January 1, 2023, or on the date the enrollment form and premium payment are received by Sadler & Co., Inc., whichever is later, and continues for 12 months from the effective date. 2023 Dixie Youth Baseball/Softball Registration Dates . Play will begin on the evening of Day 1. Qualified Adult Press Box Director, announcers, scoreboard operators, scorekeepers, and P.A. advance to Dixie World Series. However, dates and sites must be determined by June 1st of the current year. If any of the designated parking areas are not within a reasonable walking distance, the Host will provide shuttle service to and from the park. Each team is responsible for securing its lodging facilities. e) Materials supplied by the state director. GFWC Alabama stays dedicated to service. Greer Baseball Club (GBC) offers 6 different Dixie Youth leagues for your child to play and sanctions tournament play. The winning teams will be given a check from the state treasury if funds are available. The Host shall arrange for the immediate retrieval of all Home Run balls and No Hit game balls and return the same to the press box. Those recommended by the State Director must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Paris Optimist Club Baseball is preparing for next month's Dixie Youth North Regional Tournaments for ages 10U and 12U, which will take place at the Charles Taylor Youth Complex. 2023 Dixie 15U Team Roster Form (PDF) 2023 Dixie 15U Roster (WORD- Electronic Format) 2023 Majors Team Roster Form (PDF) The Host League shall furnish Official State Tournament Dixie Youth baseballs for all games. Please select announcers that have clear pleasant voices. Girls Dixie Youth Softball. NOTE 2: 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. Adequate restrooms for the anticipated number of people shall be available near the playing fields and suitable ongoing cleaning and maintenance of the restroom facilities during the tournament(s) must be provided. Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball will also supply DYB logo signs to be displayed at the playing fields. The Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority will host the Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Division II State Tournament June 25-28 at the Bowers Sports Complex in Bowers Park. The Tournament Director will coordinate with the Host on the distribution of the information packet. The Host may also fly the Alabama State Flag and /or other flags with the approval of the Tournament Director. NOTE 2: 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. Adequate field tarps, equipment, and experienced field crews shall be available throughout the games. The recommendation of the State Director must be approved by a majority vote of the SBUC. Notify / Alerts. More Opinion. Franchised Leagues within the respective districts that are in good standing on the date of the meeting will be entitled to vote. The Coordinator(s) will work under the direction of the State Director, or his/her designee, and the Tournament Director. . If any of the designated parking areas are not within a reasonable walking distance, the Host will provide shuttle service to and from the park. This function and the level of participation are the choices of the Host; however, any group invited by the Host to participate in such hospitality shall include their significant other, children, and grandchildren. The Host will charge a per-day gate fee of $10.00 per person ages 13 and above; the $10.00 gate fee includes the $1 donation from each paying adult on the first two (2) days for the Scholarship Fund. The Manager from each team participating in the tournament is required to attend this meeting. The host will provide brief welcome comments. The State Director shall appoint a qualified person to serve as the Umpire Coordinator for the tournament(s). 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. The Host League(s) may publish a State Tournament program with a special tournament Logo on the cover that is designed by the Host(s) to specifically represent the tournament(s). The Host must furnish plastic trophy ball containers for these special baseballs. Click here for a detailed coverage . Each member entitled to a vote shall be notified by certified mail or email at least seven (7) days before the date of such special meetings. Jun 30 . The All Stars went undefeated. 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. This includes any motorized vehicle used to transport participants, officials, or spectators, such as golf carts or other similar type motorized vehicles. External links are provided for reference purposes.Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. (F) At the discretion of the District Director, a district may offer Rookie Tournament play at the district level. These balls will be labeled and signed by the Dixie Youth Directors before being presented by a Director immediately following each game. DBB OFFERING YOUTH BASEBALL FOR OVER 65 YEARS . The State Statistician will provide a guide for handling press box operations including instructions to the Host announcers and official scorers, pre-game schedules, approved announcements, and scripts for the elimination and closing ceremonies on the fields. The procedure for handling two (2) or more bids in the same year for each of the 6U North. Hosts for these tournaments will be coordinated by the State Director and approved by the majority vote of the State Board of Directors. ARTICLE VI The Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall act in an advisory capacity to the State Director. If applicable, the Assistant Tournament Directors mileage, motel, and per diem will be paid from the state treasury. 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. The system shall have the capability of playing music and an on the field microphone or a separate system shall be provided for these two (2) functions. The Dadeville 12U Baseball All-Stars took the Dixie Youth Baseball Alabama state championship Sunday, . Marcus Wood, District 2 Director 708 Almaroad Place SW. Jacksonville, Alabama 36265 home : ( 256 452 9765 ) email: [email protected] District Umpire Coordinator NEXT DISTRICT MEETING - The Host League shall present the collected monies (or donate an equal amount) at the closing ceremony in check form to the Tournament Director for contribution to the Dixie Youth Scholarship Fund. The Tournament Director, or their designee, will approve the umpire crews assigned to all State Tournament Games. 3) Multi-league franchises cannot field a Rookie Tournament team using players from different leagues. Physical Address: Brightleaf Court - Office Park . DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Geneva 12U All Stars baseball team is making history as the first team in the city to punch its ticket to the Dixie Youth World Series. ARTICLE VI - The National Board Members: The duties and all matters of the National Board Members are outlined in the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc., Bylaws. 6U/7U Coach Pitch - Hattiesburg. District 8. 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. On opening game day, the Host is asked to provide a minimum of 10 copies of the tournament program without charge to the Tournament Director; also, if any additional programs remain following the end of the tournament the Host shall provide extra programs to the Tournament Director to be used by the State Board for promotion. All Alabama Dixie Youth Directors must handle all District/State monies (including but not limited to league fees, donations, scholarship monies, and so on) placed in their care using a banking account dedicated specificallyto the District/State which that Director represents. State tournament dates and locations for 2023 are being determined. Renew Franchise. Box 242015, Montgomery, Alabama 36124. The Host League should prepare Welcome Packets to be given to each player as the team arrives, packet should include discount coupons to local attractions and restaurants and a local map. The State Director shall review the Statements and then place them in a perpetual file with the State DirectorsFinancial Report for future reference and use. If any of the designated parking areas are not within a reasonable walking distance, the Host will provide shuttle service to and from the park. The Host League retains all receipts, excluding Dixie Youth Scholarship collections, from admissions, concessions, donations, fundraising events, ad sales, and, with State Board approval, from any other source of their fundraising related to their State Tournament. All bidders must offer the minimum requirements listed. 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. 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. (II) Information Packets The Host will prepare a State Tournament Information Packet for the Dixie Officials and the participating teams. The Tournament Director, or their designee, will approve the umpire crews assigned to all State Tournament Games. Dixie Softball District Tournament: EPRD: 09/23/2023 - 09/24/2023: Travel Ball USA Tournament: Jerry Strauss: 12/02/2023: USFA Softball: Shaina Prevatt: Adults Sports. The State Tournament Information Packet must be available to the State, National, and District Directors no later than June 5th. The Tournament Director, consulting with the chief umpire, will decide to continue or not play the game. DISPLAY OF FLAGS: The Host shall display the American Flag at the tournament sites. The host will mail the following number of information packets to the state board A) Each of the participating district directors will receive a copy of the info packet (one (1) copy for each advancing team + one (1) for the directors use) b) The state director c) Each of the National Directors and Deputy State Directors will receive one (1) copy Financial The Host will charge a per-day gate fee of $10.00 per person ages 13 and above; the $10.00 gate fee includes the $1 donation from each paying adult on the first two (2) days for the Scholarship Fund. The Dixie Network | Dixie Youth Baseball & Dixie Boys Baseball 4) A and AA Tournament teams will have 12 players, AAA and Ozone teams will have 11 players Note: A player may play above their league age but under no circumstances can a player play below their league age. All-State Tournaments will be played using standard DYB double elimination brackets. The State Director, at the direction of the SBUC, shall recommend for appointment a qualified State Umpire in Chief (UIC) to assist the Administrator of the Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball Umpire Training Program (UTP). The winning league(s) will be announced at the Credentials Meeting(s) at the respective previous year's State Tournament(s). These areas must be located out of the field of play. The bidding league(s) must then submit a formal sealed bid to the State Director at the respective previous year's State Tournament during that Divisions Credentials Meetings. AUM Field 5 AUM Belles All-Stars - District 5 Champions Headlines. ARTICLE VIII Finances: Each league will be assessed a state fee as determined by the National Board of Directors in conjunction with submitting the Application for Franchise and/or Annual Billing for Franchise fees. The State Director will appoint a member of the State Board of Directors to assist the Tournament Director of each State Tournament. After the interested leagues have been informed of the minimum requirements and approved by the Inspection Team, those leagues that are willing to meet the requirements must submit a Letter of Intent to Bid along with a check for $300.00 on or before June 6th of the year preceding the tournament. USSSA Youth Baseball Registration . A Tournament Director shall be present at all games. Patriotic and spiritual emphasis should be given to all activities during the week. Subsequent days of play will be determined when the number of participating teams is determined for each tournament. Flags Display of Flags - The Host shall display the American Flags at the tournament sites. The Secretary may be assigned other duties as directed by the State Director. ARTICLE III - Geographical Districts: The State shall be divided into eleven (11) geographical districts with boundaries as determined by the State Board of Directors. incurred by the UTP program will be paid from a training fee paid by the class attendees. There will be an invocation and a national anthem performed. Kyle Bolling, Assistant Director . A minimum of two umpires will be used in every game of state tournament play. State or District\Director or email the Commissioner at [email protected]. The Dixie Youth All-Star baseball season is nearly here. BY-LAWS ARTICLE I - The State Director: (A) The duties of the State Director will be those duties outlined in the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc.