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"Where are we headed?" (click on the link to view the document)
Owatonna Baseball Roadmap (click on the link to view the document)
PURPOSE (VISION)
The underlying philosophy of the Bullpen Club is to provide each participant the opportunity and encouragement to pursue their own level of excellence within the context of baseball, the team sport.
PROGRAM GOALS
1. Create a Positive Environment - Recreational In House and Competitive Travel Teams allow for a wide range of participation and competition.
2. Have Fun & Teach Baseball - Improving baseball skills at all levels increase each player's confidence and enjoyment of the game.
3. Life Lessons - Teach the ideals of sportsmanship, leadership, self esteem and respect for teammates, coaches, opponents, umpires and the game of baseball.
4. Create Culture - Promote the game of baseball in a manner that encourages enthusiastic support from participants, students, parents, and the community.
PROGRAM "ROAD MAP"
This is a document that can be used to guide players, parents, coaches, community members, and the Husky Bullpen Club. This map covers all levels of Owatonna Baseball beginning with the OHS Varsity Program through Little League.
The "Road Map" covers the following topics: proper age/grade level, roster size, playing time, suggested tournament play, state tournament play, player costs, bullpen philosophy, program cornerstones, skill development, selection of coaches, player evaluations, and a policy review plan.
Policy Review Plan is to be used to reduce drastic changes throughout the program. This will allow Owatonna Baseball to be consistent through each and every level of baseball. This map will be updated annually to affect any change. However, each level of play is placed in a two year plan that will allow for only subtle changes.
Example: U-11A's
Policy: Review will occur in the fall of 2008. Subtle changes may occur if approved. Program Policy includes the following steps: 1) Place and approve in specific category (Red, Orange, or Yellow), 2) Once placed in correct category - research, poll, and interview for related information, 4) Report findings, and 5) Vote for approval or rejection. Red: Immediate action; Orange: Area of Concern: Area of Concern; and Yellow: Low Importance.
Teams Covered
1. OHS Varsity
2. OHS Junior Varsity
3. OHS B and 9th Grade
4. Legion Baseball
5. VFW Baseball
6. Kids First Baseball
7. U15 AA and A
8. U14 AA and A
9. U13 AA and A
10. U12 AA and A
11. U11 AA and A
12. U11 A's
13. Little League (Grades 2 - 5)
Organization
Owatonna Baseball is organized into three leagues. The leagues contain the teams as shown below. To find league or team specific information, click on the teams tab, choose your league from the drop down box labeled 'leagues', then choose your team from the drop down box labeled 'teams'.
1. Major League:
OHS Varsity
OHS Junior Varsity
OHS B Squad
OHS 9th grade
Legion Baseball
VFW Baseball
2. Minor League:
U15
U14
U13
U12
3. Little League:
U11
5th grade
4th grade
3rd grade
2nd grade
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