The first and third base umpires should go directly to the respective first and third dugouts, introduce themselves, and state that their purpose is to check equipment. At the 2020 census, the population was 16,776.. No team will be allowed to participate in the tournament if their insurance does not meet the prescribed limits. ARTICLE III - Geographical Districts: The State shall be divided into eleven (11) geographical districts with boundaries as determined by the State Board of Directors. Additional awards will be presented in increments of five years. 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. ARTICLE VII General: The qualifications for membership and the duties of the officers and directors and regulations as may be necessary and proper for the conducting of the business and affairs of the Board are provided for in the Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama Dixie Youth baseball still has a few weeks of local action left. This facility will be used as a dressing area, meeting area, and as an area to rest between games. DISPLAY OF FLAGS: The Host shall display the American Flag at the tournament sites. Register Online. State tournament dates and locations for 2023 are being determined. The game fields shall not be made available for any State Tournament team practice. The guidelines for Rookie Tournament play can be found in APPENDIX F of this document. The State Director will appoint a qualified Umpire Coordinator for each state tournament. A National Board Member or an alternate official shall be appointed by the State Director to conduct the election. District teams advancing to sub-state and/or state tournaments will be responsible for their transportation costs to and from the Tournament site and their lodging and food costs while at the Tournament. 2) No league will be allowed to participate in Rookie Tournament play unless it fields tournament teams in the A, AA, AAA, and Majors/O-Zone divisions. Alabama 36304 Telephone: (334) 793-3331 . The State Director shall approve umpires for the State Tournaments. A backup P.A. Youth League. Print Article Franklin County Ralph Bishop . The broadcast rights of all Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament games are the property of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. Randy Phaturos, District 5 Director 69 Sage Brush Court Millbrook, Alabama 36054 phone: (334) 220-4021 email: jrphats@aol.com. Each team is responsible for securing its lodging facilities. Buddy Ball. 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. If no bid is received by October 1st then the State Director is authorized to take any steps necessary to secure a host for the tournament. ARTICLE XI District Tournaments: The District Directors shall meet with representatives of each league within their District to determine requirements for the Sub-District and District Tournaments. District 6 Tournaments April 25, 2022 West District Tournaments-Troy June 16-till East District Tournaments-Wicksburg June 16-till DISTRICT 4 MID SEASON TOURNAMENT District 4 will begin there pool play section of there mid season tournament April 30 at 6:00 Host are Holtville. 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. 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. 8U . Adequate field tarps, equipment, and experienced field crews shall be available throughout the games. The Manager from each team participating in the tournament is required to attend this meeting. A backup P.A. The host will mail the following numbers of information packets to the state board A) Each of the eleven (11) district directors will receive one (1) copy of the info packet (one (1) copy for each advancing team + one (1) for the directors use) b) The state director will receive one (1) copy. External links are provided for reference purposes.Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. At the half-inning intervals, the remainder of the P.A. Tournament play The broadcast rights of all Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball State Tournament games are the property of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. All applicants must meet all of the requirements contained in Article XIII of the bylaws. Phone: Cell (334) 207-3181, Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 5 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - DANNY MARTIN , 1078 Autumn Ridge Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36117. Also, each Director must submit an AnnualFinancial Statement showing an annualdetailed accounting for the monies handled by that Director to the State Director no later than the Annual Fall Board Meeting each year. The Host is responsible for verifying that an adequate number of rooms (approximately 650) are available for tournament teams. The service should be planned primarily to address the needs of the age 7 to 12-year-old players in the tournament. Suitable approved music shall be provided for the tournament(s). (Player Assisted/Handicapped) 16 & Under. The recommendation of the State Director must be approved by a majority vote of the SBUC. A minimum of two umpires will be used in every game of state tournament play. Any broadcast of the games via the internet, radio, or television must have the written consent of Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball. The conduct on and off the playing field by all participating teams must be on the very highest level. These individuals will be responsible for their meal arrangements. Regulation caps (furnished by the State Board) will be worn, and the bill of hats will face forward. A league interested in hosting the Rookie State Tournaments must submit a Letter of Interest to Bid to the State Director on or before August 15th of the year preceding the tournament. or. The leagues consist of: T-ball: 5 to 6 years of age AAA (coach pitch): 7 to 8 years of age AA: 9 to 10 years of age Ozone: 11 to 12 years of age Please contact (334) 615-3700 for more information. AUM Field 5 AUM Belles All-Stars - District 5 Champions Headlines. The Host(s) shall provide medical and security personnel at the fields throughout the games. 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 meeting room should accommodate approximately 20 people. Tournament Information Packet The host will prepare an information packet for the tournament. The selected Directors will be eligible to receive expenses per the National Boards guidelines for District Directors. The schedule and content of the Opening ceremony must be approved by the Tournament Director. 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. Admission charge is $7 daily for ages 13 and older . 3rd place teams to get to the 16-team Tournament. 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. A District Director may endorse more than one bid during the same year for their district. For the AA Coach Pitch State Tournament, the minimum acceptable bid is $8,500.00; for the AAA, Majors, and O-zone State tournaments the minimum acceptable bid is $7,500.00; for the Rookie State Tournament the minimum acceptable bid is $9,500.00; for the Division 2 State Tournament, the minimum acceptable bid is $10,000.00; 6U North and 6U South State Tournament, the minimum acceptable bid is $5,000.00 per tournament. The district and state directors are under the direction of the national president and/or national commissioner(s). Each umpire must have passed the current year online Alabama Dixie Youth Umpire Training Program and attended the current year district umpire workshop. APPENDIX G Rookie State Tournament(s) Procedures & Requirements Minimum Requirements 1. Gary Hicks, District 11 Director 1908 Westmead Street SW Decatur, Alabama 35601 cell :(256) 410-0573 email: garyhicks9@gmail.com . The Host shall provide practice fields at acceptable facilities as well as pre-game warm-up areas adjacent to the playing fields for all teams. The area should be located at, or reasonably near, the ballpark, and, if requested by DYB, golf cart-type transportation should be provided to and from the park and facility. Failure to do so may result in their teams photograph not being printed in the program. The Host may also fly the Alabama State Flag and /or other flags with the approval of the Tournament Director. 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 While AA (ages 7-8) and O-Zone (ages 11-12) district tournaments are wrapping up this week at Spanish . Marcus Wood, District 2 Director 708 Almaroad Place SW. Jacksonville, Alabama 36265 home : ( 256 452 9765 ) email: dist2dyb@gmail.com District Umpire Coordinator NEXT DISTRICT MEETING - CORLEY - - SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD - Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball AAA State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) - CHAMPIONS Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball AAA State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) - RUNNER UP - Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball AAA State Tournament (Host City), Alabama July, (Year) NOTE 1: The above-listed size specifications will also apply for trophies awarded at the Alabama Rookie AAA State Tournament. There will be an invocation and national anthem before the start of the play each day. The Host shall provide motel rooms for each umpire who resides more than 60 miles from the host site, provided the individual requests housing. The teams will be lined up on the playing field and be recognized by district number and league name. 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. The vote can be a voice, show of hands, or paper ballot. If applicable, the Assistant Tournament Directors mileage, motel, and per diem will be paid from the state treasury. Sep 30, 2022. The winning teams will be given a check from the state treasury if funds are available. Make sure the catcher's mask/helmet has a throat protector and that the catcher is wearing a protective device. Please select announcers that have clear pleasant voices. Local radio/television personalities work well in this position. One-third (1/3) of the total bid amount(s) will be due and payable within thirty (30) days of award. Always select experienced adult scorekeepers and scoreboard operators that are willing to give close attention and record everything promptly and accurately. Contact Us. (B) The Division I AA Coach Pitch State Tournament will consist of 16 teams minimum that is split into 2 eight-team brackets, with the bracket winners playing a best of 3 series for the state championship; the Division I AAA & O-Zone State Tournaments will consist of 12 teams minimum (11 district champions + 1 host team and any runner-ups needed to complete the bracket). The All Stars went undefeated. More Opinion. The Administrator will work with the State Board Umpire Committee and the State Umpire in Chief to develop the curriculum for the UTP. The host will provide brief welcome comments. 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. External links are provided for reference purposes.Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. The State Director will work with the District Directors to obtain hosts for these tournaments. The medallions and trophies shall display the Dixie Youth Logo and meet the quantity and size specifications as per the SPECIFICATION(s) that follow in Appendix B, C, D, and E for the AA, AAA, Majors, and O-Zone State Tournaments. 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. {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]. Each umpire is guaranteed pay for only two (2) games unless the Coordinator selects them for more than two (2) games. The Alabama State Board will have final oversight and approval rights for all room rates and the condition and location of all lodging facilities blocked by the Host. All rules and regulations of Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. shall apply except as noted 1) At the discretion of the District Director, a district may offer tournament play at the district level in the A, AA, AAA, Majors/O-Zone divisions for players that did not make their leagues tournament team. 714 likes. Exceptions: Per Diem expense will be paid at the rate of $25.00 per day when overnight is required and the per-mile travel allowance will be paid at $.10 less than the I.R.S. GFWC Alabama stays dedicated to service. No loafers or other slip-on (non-lace) type shoes. City of Dothan 126 N Saint Andrews Street Dothan, AL 36303 P.O. Standard Mileage Rate as posted on January 1st of each year; partial cents will be rounded up to the next $.01. The teams will wear full uniforms while being paraded on the field using the District Flags. If there are questions about the legality or safety of any equipment, check with a DYB official and if he/she agrees, the respective equipment will be removed from the dugout. 2023 Dixie 15U Team Roster Form (PDF) 2023 Dixie 15U Roster (WORD- Electronic Format) 2023 Majors Team Roster Form (PDF) . 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. All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. According to a release from PARA, this is the fourth year the tournament has been hosted locally, and this iteration will feature 40 teams from . All press box workers (scorekeepers, scoreboard operators, announcers, statisticians, and others who will be working in the press box) shall be required to attend this meeting. . External links are provided for reference purposes.Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. system shall be available. 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. 10U District Champions 2019. Excluding the introduction of the players, other speakers and introductions should be kept to a minimum. 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. 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. Physical Address: Brightleaf Court - Office Park . system shall be available. Regular price $10 00 $10.00. advance to Dixie World Series. AGES 13-19. For safety and insurance reasons, this rule should be strictly enforced. The Host(s) shall provide a satisfactory P.A. Either despite or because of its history, the Dixie League kept attracting players, including young girls who were invited to join starting in 1972. ARTICLE III Deputy State Director(s): (A) The State Director shall assign the duties of the Deputy State Director(s). A minimum of two (2) umpires will be used in all divisions of each state tournament. In Lifestyles. July 1 - 3. 10U District 1 Champions 2021 Spring. 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. The State Director, at the direction of the Board of Directors, shall recommend for appointment an Assistant State Director, Deputy State Director(s), and/or Secretary. Published 11:04 pm Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Tallassee will face Opelika in the first game of the tournament on Field 6 at 5:30 p.m.. The Host shall provide special transportation for handicapped guests from the parking lots to the playing fields and back, including to and from restrooms, concessions, and souvenir operations. Church Leagues. Email the author. Rookie AA - Each district may send up to two (2) teams 8 and under in addition to two host teams. 2021 District Champions Greer Dixie Youth Ozone All Stars. SweeTees Darlings Angels X-Play Ponytails X-Play Belles Debs. All-State Tournament Brackets will be submitted to the State Director for approval. The National Anthem should be presented live. As Host Parents, they should meet the assigned team when the team arrives for tournament play and Host parents should be available to assist in any way needed. The District Director must also submit this annual financial report for approval of the leagues at the initial yearly district meeting. A minimum of two umpires will be used in every game of state tournament play. Members of the SBUC are the three (3) Alabama National Directors [Vann Saltz (Chairperson), Jack Fillingham, and Charlie Bell]. Dixie Youth will supply a State Statistician to handle specific duties in the press boxes for each State Tournament. 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. National Member. Vann Saltz was elected in 2014, Jack Fillingham elected in 2019, Charlie Bell elected in 2020 ARTICLE VII - The Annual Meeting: (A) The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors should be held at least ten (10) days before the date of the State Conference. The service should be completed by 11 a.m. Also, the Host League shall prepare a listing and location map for all the nearby churches and provide the same with Sunday service times to each of the tournament groups on opening day. BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama. The umpires should stay at their assigned positions between half-innings and full innings. District 1; District 4; District5; District 6; Directory; District 6 Tournaments; District 5 Tournaments; 2022 State Tournaments; ALABAMA DIXIE SOFTBALL Content. The Manager from each team participating in the tournament is required to attend this meeting. Other than the above-mentioned fees all other monies collected by the host (gate, concessions, etc.) 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. The total Medallions shall be determined by teams and players participating in the tournament). The State Director shall appoint a qualified person to serve as the Umpire Coordinator for the tournament(s). The system shall be clear and audible to all participants and fans. A maximum 24 team tournament will be scheduled. Subsequent days of play will be determined when the number of participating teams is determined for each tournament. 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. The State Director will notify and invoice the winning bidder as follows: One-third (1/3) of the total bid amount will be due and payable by January 1st of the following year. This includes any motorized vehicle used to transport participants, officials, or spectators, such as golf carts or other similar type motorized vehicles. The two bracket winners will play a two out of three playoffs to determine the State Championship. The Coordinator(s) will work under the direction of the State Director, or his/her designee, and the Tournament Director. 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. Renew Franchise. 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. 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. Jeff Speed, District 6 Director 103 Wentworth Dr. Dothan, Al 36305 Cell: 334-618-6976 Email: aldybdistrict6@gmail.com Michael Roland, Assistant Director 501 Cable Street Headland AL. The election and term shall be under the current edition of the Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc. 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. External links are provided for reference purposes.Alabama Dixie Youth Baseball is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. The Host(s) shall provide a satisfactory P.A. Practice field assignments will not be made until the Credentials Meeting. system for each game field. This includes any motorized vehicle used to transport participants, officials, or spectators, such as golf carts or other similar type motorized vehicles. Tournament Information Packet The host will prepare an information packet for the tournament. 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. DIXIE SOFTBALL, INC. (DSI) is a youth softball program ONLY for girls nineteen . e) Materials supplied by the state director. 2023 Dixie 15U Team Roster Form (PDF) 2023 Dixie 15U Roster (WORD- Electronic Format) 2023 Majors Team Roster Form (PDF) Socks Color as approved. *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. The winning bid will be announced at the Fall State Board of Directors Meeting. 2023 DIXIE SOFTBALL OFFICIALS. 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. UpdatedSaturday March 19, 2022 byAlabama Dixie Youth Baseball. To streamline the process this packet will include information for all of the Rookie State Tournaments (AA, AAA & O-zone). Not now. The State Director will appoint a member of the State Board of Directors to assist the Tournament Director of each State Tournament. Box 2128 Dothan, AL 36302 Phone: 334-615-3000 When it is determined by a majority of those members present and voting that the State Director, (Assistant State Director, Deputy State Director(s) or Secretary if appointed), or a member of the State DYB Board of Alabama has been guilty of misconduct of any kind believed to be detrimental or embarrassing to Dixie Youth Baseball of Alabama, the guilty person(s) will be dismissed from this organization. Seven Dixie Boys teams will try to win State and represent Alabama in the World Series in Sterlington La. The umpires will remain until their names are announced and then they will go directly to their positions. All managers and coaches must present proof of completing the online CDC Concussion Awareness Training. The host will provide brief welcome comments. The maximum bid for a 6U state tournament is $5,000.00. The Host League shall pay forty dollars ($40.00) per game per umpire for the A and AA divisions; fifty-five dollars ($55.00) per game per umpire for the AAA, O-Zone, and Majors. The Host must furnish plastic trophy ball containers for these special baseballs. The duration of this meeting is expected to be less than one and one half (1 ) hours.