Youth Baseball League Registration Opens December 1, 2023

Genesis Sports Complex

“Youth League Play- 2024”

 

MISSION STATEMENT- The baseball program is created as a safe and competitive environment for the players, a turnkey operation for the coaches, an enjoyable atmosphere and experience for the parents, all working towards the goal of building our next generation of leaders through sport and community service.

 

League Divisions:  8U (Machine Pitch), 10U, 12U, 13U and 14U.  We will be taking up to 60 teams combined for all divisions.  Each division must have a minimum 6 teams for a division to be played.  All teams will be able to send in registration on December 1, 2023.  We will keep updating teams on the website as they register to play.  This being our 5th year we might fill up the 1st day or never reach capacity.  Registration is time stamped for any confusion.  Register early.  Talk with Scott if you have any questions.  

Genesis Sports Complex league  has an Upper (National) and Lower(American) division at each age group.  So for example the coach of a 10U team can decide prior to the beginning of the season if the coach wants to play American or National.  This allows for more competitive games at two different levels.

Safety and Insurance- “League Play” feels that player safety is the most important part of any sport.  Each player is required to act in a way that promotes safety, not only for themselves, but their teammates and opponents as well.  Each player participates in this program at his or her own risk.  All coaches, fans, and parents are also entering the complex at their own risk.  Genesis Sports Complex and all of its affiliates including Scott Martin are not liable for any injuries, foul balls or other damage occurring at the complex.  It is the sole responsibility of the player or player’s parents to ensure that some type of medical insurance covers their player.

Competition- “League Play'' is designed to be a competitive league for teams.  The league is played on Monday through Thursday.   We will start the last Monday of March and the last game is June 10-14, 2024.  This will allow for teams to keep playing games through tournaments in June and July. 

Coaches- Coaches will be expected to lead their team both on and off the field.  “League Play” requires all coaches on the field to know the program and act accordingly.  This is very important, do not forget this part of coaching.

Communication- Each team is required to have at least 3 emails that are current and that are monitored on a timely basis.  “League Play” communicates through email and it is imperative that communication during the season is done on a regular basis.

Weather- There are three ways to learn about rain delays or cancellations.  1st- Our website will have information on the site when inclement weather is affecting play and 2nd Coaches, Parents and fans can “Like” us on Facebook and 3rd the coaches on record will receive an email if we cancel any games and 4th- “Rainoutline” app.  We do not make decision until 4pm of game day.  We usually do not get rained out but we do however get “lightning out” We are playing on turf so expect most games to be played but the lightning will be a big factor.  

League Championship- “League Play” will crown league champions for the 2024 season.  1st place teams in each “single” division will receive costume T-shirts designed by their own team.  “League Play” championship will be decided by the following: 1) Win/loss percentage 2) Head to head record 3) total runs allowed 4) Total runs scored 5) Coin toss.  It is the responsibility of both teams to turn in their scores on a game by game basis.  The league championship will be decided on June 15th, 2024  regardless of the amount of games played.  You also must keep a “Gamechanger” of the game.  www.gc.com  this is a FREE service that will allow you to post scores.  Win or lose send scores to smartin765@yahoo.com

Registration and Payment- Coaches/Teams register full teams with a minimum of 11 players.  Team registration is a first come, first served basis.  No spots will be held.  A team is fully registered and locked in when 11 players are paid and registration is complete (including Birth Certificate).  The cost for all divisions is $180.00 for each player.  If you need help with a payment plan for an individual you can contact Scott Martin and he will help if possible. GO TO Genesissportscomplex.com to regisatar. 

Schedule and Times- The games will be played on Monday’s (very few), Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s, and Thursday’s. Your team will play one game to two games per week until June 15th, 2024. League starts the last week of March and runs until June 15th.  If we lose any games we will make up the games on Sunday Nights.  The league guarantees 13 games. The game times will be 6pm and 7:45PM.  Some weeks your team might play one game and some weeks your team will play 2 games.  13 games are for the league Championship.  If your team would like more games please contact Scott and we can add additional games at no charge.

Roster- Every coach must supply a team roster to the league with names and numbers of each player.  Each team roster will be available to all coaches in their respective division.  Any additions to the roster that player is required to pay the same fee regardless of when the player joins the team.  Any player that is found on the field playing without paying full registration will result in the team being removed from the league.   Coaches just can’t pick up a couple players to play one week.

Refunds- There will be no refunds on uniforms, practice times or anything other than registration fees.  There will be no exceptions or alterations to the policy.  Understand that when you pay registration fees you are part of a “Team” and refunds not only affect the team they affect the league.  Just make sure when you pay you are committed to the team and league.

1. If a player does not attend ANY PRACTICES, the player will receive 70% back

2. If a player practices, but does not play in a game, the player will receive 30% back

3. If a player plays in any game with the team, including tournaments or league play, the player will not receive a refund.

4. Any Natural disaster, virus, or any other reason, the player will receive NO REFUND.

Complaints/Compliments- Complaints and compliments will be gladly accepted.  24 hours must pass before filing an official complaint/compliment, please email Scott Martin smartin765@yahoo.com   A response is guaranteed within fourteen (14) days.  Umpire judgment calls will not be addressed.

Code of Conduct-

Players- Always have respect for your uniform, your equipment, your opponent, your coaches, your parents and fans.  Have pride in your team and yourself at all times, but do not show negligence or disrespect to any of the items above.  Violations of this code may result in warnings, ejections and banning.  The League Director will make the final decision on any disciplinary actions needed during the season.

Parents and fans-Always have respect for your players, your opponents, your coaches, opposing coaches, the umpires, all other parents and fans.  Continuously try to improve all players both on and off the field, understanding that talent level and ability varies.  Extinguish any conflict and realize that you are the children’s benefit.  Do not heckle and argue with the umpires, as only negative will result from that.  Violations of this code may result in warnings, ejections, and banning.  Sit back and enjoy the health and happiness of your child.  Respect the game of baseball and have a clear understanding of what is expected from the parents and fans at our ballpark, if you don’t please call Scott Martin.  The League Director will make the final decision on any disciplinary actions needed during the season.

Coaches- Always have respect for your players, your opponents, your coaches, opposing coaches, the umpires, parents and fans.  Continuously support all players both on and off the field, understanding that talent level and ability varies.  Extinguish any conflict and realize that you are the children’s benefit.  Do not heckle and argue with the umpires, as only negative will result from that.  Violations of this code may result in warnings, ejections, and banning.  Coaches please read this again.  I take full responsibility as the league director to monitor and make sure every coach understands the code of conduct 100%.  We are not sacrificing the entire league's fun and happiness because of coaches that cannot act accordingly.  .  The League Director will make the final decision on any disciplinary actions needed during the season.

League Play- 2024
		8U	10U	12U	13	14U
Innings Per Game		6	6	6	7	7
Time Limit		75 Minutes	90 Minutes	90 Minutes	90 Minutes	90 Minutes
Mercy Rule		10 after 4	10 after 4	10 after 4	10 after 4	10 after 4
Metal Cleats		None	None	None	None	None
Sunflower seeds		None	None	None	None	None
Peanuts		None	None	None	None	None
Gum		None	None	None	None	None
Bases		60’	65'	70'	80'	90'
Pitching Mound		43’	46'	50'	54’	60'6"
Run on 3rd Strike		No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Official Game		3 innings	3 innings	3 innings	3 innings	3 innings
Maximum Runs Inning		5	5	5	5	5
Mathematical		YES	YES	YES	YES	YES
Courtesy Catcher only		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stolen Bases		Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
3rd to 1st Move		None	None	None	None	None
Legal Bats		All	All	All	All	All
Called Balks		No	WARNING	Yes	Yes	Yes

 

Teams may bat their whole line up, play traditional baseball rules (bat 9 play 9) or play with

an EH (Bat 10, play 9)

 

Free substitution is allowed on defense only.  

 

Infield fly rule applies in all age divisions

 

Legal bat diameters 2.25", 2 5/8, and 2 ¾

 

A team may start a game with 8 players if that is all that is present.  An out will be recorded in the 9th batting spot. If a player comes late, the player may be inserted in the 9th spot with no penalty. No games start with 7 or less players.

 

If a game is forfeited the official score is 10-0

 

No new inning will start after the time limit.

 

No steel cleats, No gum, and No shelled nuts anywhere in the complex.  If this rule is not 

followed, you will be asked to leave immediately.  We are not talking about it!

 

Have the responsibility to take care of the complex.

 

If the rules are not listed please refer to Hap Dumont Baseball rules after that please

Refer to OBR (Official Baseball Rules).  In that order.