MYAS Update Info
Our newsletter is designed to provide timely youth sports information to coaches, athletes, parents and administrators. This includes notes from the Executive Director, calendar reminders, new service announcements and special events. Contributions from our sponsors assist us in delivering high quality youth sports services at the lowest possible cost; contributions partially fund this newsletter and certain sponsors will be featured.
Dan's Notes - from Executive Director Dan Klinkhammer
CROOKS AND THIEVES
Some crooks hit you over the head and steal your wallet. Some thieves enter your home in the dead of the night and rob you blind. Carjackers will wrestle the keys away from you at an intersection. Some unscrupulous characters steal your mail before you get home. Bank robbers hand the teller a note, stick a gun in their face and demand they empty the cash drawer. Someone steals your identity and the next thing you know, you aren't worth a plug nickel. Yes, there are a zillion ways that people can rip us off. Unfortunately, there aren't as many ways to stop them!
If some guy reaches across the counter and grabs 50 bucks out of the cash register, you'll probably see that on the evening news. When somebody steals your neighbor's bicycle, you'll read about it in your local paper's police report. But what happens when someone passes a bad check? Or when somebody uses a fraudulent credit card? The answer: Not much.
As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, the MYAS is required to have an independent audit done every year. A few years ago we had to write off nearly $15,000 in "bad debt," which is considered to be money owed to us that we would probably never be able to collect. A good share of that bad debt came in the form of non-sufficient fund checks. Some of it resulted from customers who had over-extended their credit card limits.
In an effort to combat these situations, we have installed a check verification system and a more sophisticated credit card system that prevents about 90% of the bounced checks and fraudulent use of credit cards, but nothing is absolutely foolproof. Even with our new check verification system, it can still take up to three days before we find out that a check is worthless. Without a check verification system, it could take as long as a week to 10 days before being notified of the NSF status of a check.
So why am I bringing this up and what does this have to do with youth sports? I bring it up because I know of at least three situations where the same team repeatedly submitted bad checks to associations that were hosting their invitational tournaments. They got away with it because the associations weren’t going to spend their volunteer time trying to collect a $200 entry fee. They got away with it because the associations didn’t know where this team was going to play next and therefore were unable to forewarn other associations. They got away with it because those crooks and thieves know how the system works and they also know that most people aren’t going to take them to court for $200.
By my calculations, I figure that these three teams ripped off last year’s tournament hosts for almost $3,000 and those are only a few of the ones that I know about. I’m certain that there were lots of bad checks passed that were never reported. Bad checks also come across the concession counter and are seldom reported because they are usually written for less than thirty dollars. Individually, these bad checks don’t appear to be worth the time of chasing them. Collectively, however, they add up to thousands of dollars that could have gone to cover the expenses of the association. Directly or indirectly, the consequence of these situations trickle down to all of us and we end up paying the price, while the crooks and thieves play for free and eat for free!
So, here’s what we are going to do. Starting in late fall or early winter, we will have a new page on our website that will be listed as “Association Services.” One section will be dedicated to public notification of debts owed and disciplinary actions taken. We believe that if we can act as a central clearinghouse for this type of information, perhaps we can minimize the occurrence of the crooked behavior and save everybody a few bucks. In order for this to work, we will need your cooperation and everything must be verified (beyond a shadow of doubt) before we will list the situation or incident.
I already have my list drafted and I can’t wait to publish the names of these deadbeats.
If you have any monetary situations or disciplinary actions to report, please give me a call at 763-781-2220 extension 1714 or contact me via e-mail at dan@myas.org. United we stand and divided we fall. In the meantime, here are a few hints that could keep you from being ripped off.
- Get your entry fees up front, at least two weeks before the event. Don’t buy into the old scam of, “I’ll bring a check to the tournament.” Cash those checks as soon as you can. Don’t sit on them!
- Don’t let people cash checks at admissions or concessions. If you are going to take checks, take them for only the exact amount of the purchase and ALWAYS ask for a picture ID.
- When making change for any size bill, keep the bill out of the till and in plain sight until you’ve made change. This will avoid the old scam of, “Hey, I gave you a $50 bill and you gave me change for a $20.”
- Rope off your admissions area so that people can’t slip through during your busy times.
- We highly recommend that you issue “Coach Passes” to all of the coaches in your event. If you don’t, there will be a lot of parents slipping through your admissions by pretending to be coaches.
- Be on the lookout for somebody buying a t-shirt with a check or credit card and bringing it back later for a CASH refund.
- Tell your admissions personnel to watch for coolers and other food and beverage containers. Note: I once witnessed a situation where a person snuck in a large bag of candy and snacks and was actually selling it to kids on other teams.
- If you don’t have an instant credit card verification system, you shouldn’t be accepting credit cards for purchases.
- Know where the nearest ATM is located. If you aren’t taking checks or credit cards, you can always point them in the direction of the nearest cash machine.
- The best way to avoid losses at the admissions table is to use the paper ticket AND hand stamp method. Unless your attendee has the paper ticket AND the hand stamp, they should not be allowed entry.
Good luck with your upcoming event, and please keep a sharp eye peeled for those crooks and thieves who seem to be everywhere!
Then And Now - by Larry Gallagher
HIDDEN BALL TRICK
Have you ever thought of how to do the hidden ball trick in your games as a player, coach or manager? Many of you may have even been successful in pulling it off. Did you actually do it legally? Did the umpire know the rule? Usually this play works for a number of reasons: 1) runners aren't paying attention; 2) coaches aren't paying attention; umpires are paying attention. Sometimes it doesn't work because: 1) runners are paying attention; 2) coaches are paying attention; 3) umpires aren't paying attention; 4) umpires don't know the rules; etc.
What is the rule? That's a great question because there are three different rulings in the three major rule books.
National Federation of State High School 6-2-5 states: When the defense attempts a hidden-ball play, the pitcher may not stand "on or astride" or "within approximately five feet" of the pitcher's plate without the ball. Penalty is a balk.
NCAA 9-3f Penalty states: The pitcher, without the ball, may not stand with one or both feet on "any part of the dirt area" of the mound while his team is attempting the hidden-ball play. Penalty is a balk.
OBR (Official Baseball Rules) 8.05i Penalty states: The pitcher may not be "on or astride" the pitcher's plate without the ball. Penalty is a balk.
So to remember this rule, use the following abbreviations: FED=5'; NCAA=Dirt; PRO=On/astride, or make up your own little key to remember the differences. For those of you who only do one level it's not an issue, but most of us will use at least two of these rules in our careers as umpires.
Also, the ball must be a live ball and not a dead ball. If it is live, a runner may be tagged out. If it is dead, it cannot be live until the pitcher has the ball on the pitcher's plate, the catcher is in position in the catcher's box, the batter is in the batter's box and the umpire says, "Play!" The only penalty if the ball is not live is that there can be no hidden ball trick. So remember after a trip to the mound, a ground rule double, an overthrow into a dugout or after a foul ball, etc., the ball is not live until all of the above items are in play.
There have been fewer than 300 successful executions of the hidden ball trick in Major League Baseball. On June 8, 2007, shortstop Julio Lugo of the Boston Red Sox caught Alberto Callaspo of the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, teammate and third baseman Mike Lowell claims it was not a true hidden ball trick since the pitcher did most of the work "selling" the trick. The previous successfull hidden ball trick was on August 10, 2005, when Lowell (with reliever Todd Jones on the mound), then of the Florida Marlins, caught Arizona Diamondback Luis Terrero - who represented the tying run - taking a lead off third base in the eighth inning with Florida leading 6-5. Florida won the game 10-5. The previous victim was Brian Schneider of the Montreal Expos, who was caught in 2004, also by Lowell.
Third baseman Bill Coughlin was reputed to have been the maestro of the hidden ball trick. Although not verified, he reportedly pulled it off seven times. Once was on May 12, 1905, against Hobe Ferris of the Boston Red Sox, and again on September 3, 1906, catching George Stone in the first inning. In Game 2 of the 1907 World Series, Coughlin caugh Jimmy Stagle with a hidden ball trick, the only one in World Series history. The play went from Germany Schaefer to Coughlin.
A hidden ball putout is scored as an unassisted putout for the fielder making the play.
Typically, the hidden ball trick is tried when the runner has beaten the throw to second base. There are a number of ways this play can be executed:
- The second baseman mimes throwing the ball to the pitcher, or goes to the mound and appears to give the ball to the pitcher, but actually hides the ball on his person. When the runner takes his lead off second base, the second baseman tags him out.
- The second baseman, shortstop or other nearby fielder will pretend to drop the ball into the outfield for an apparent error (after hiding it on himself). If executed correctly, the runner will begin for third, setting up the easy out.
However, the hidden ball trick is illegal (and a balk is called) if the pitcher is standing on or astride the pitcher's rubber. This makes the hidden ball trick far more difficult to pull off successfully. (Please note the differences above regarding Federation and NCAA rules.)
Third baseman Matt Williams used a different technique. On more than one occasion, he asked the runner to step off the bag so that he could sweep the dirt off and then tagged out the runner when they complied.
In my opinion, even though this is a legal play by all the rules, I believe it is unsportsmanlike at the youth level and should be prevented from occurring.
Most of this information is taken from Wikipedia and also from Carl Childress' 2008 Baseball Rules Differences.
Gopher State Volleyball
The Gopher State Volleyball program is expanding! We now have nine events on the calendar for 2008-09 and there may be more to come. The following dates are tentative:
November 2, 2008 * Gopher State Volleyball Championships
January 17-18, 2009 * Winter Carnival Tournament
February 7, 2009 * Gopher State Future Stars Tournament
February 21, 2009 * Block Party
March 7, 2009 * Gopher State Minnesota Showcase
March 14, 2009 * Gopher State Season Finale
March 21, 2009 * Southern Spike Tournament @ Blue Earth, MN
April 4-5, 2009 * Gopher State Tournament of Champions
TBD * Border Battle @ River Falls, WI
If you would like more information on these events or are interested in hosting Gopher State Volleyball, please visit the MYAS volleyball web page or contact Jessica Christopherson at 763-746-1733 or jessica@myas.org.
Football Rules of the Month
In our ongoing education mission and in anticipation of the 2008 Gopher State Twin Cities Football Championship (see below), we would like to highlight three basic high school football rules. The answers to these rules questions appear later in the newsletter (see "In this Issue" for the link). Good luck!
1. With fourth down and 8 from the 50-yard line, Player A1 runs to Team B's 45-yard line where: (a) Player B1, in attempting to tackle Player A1, unsnaps A1's chin strap and play continues to the 40-yard line where A1 is finally downed; (b) Player B1, in attempting to tackle Player A1, grasps A1's facemask/helmet opening and A1's helmet comes off; or (c) Player B1 contacts Player A1 and A1's helmet comes off. Player A1 then fumbles the ball. What is the ruling in each scenario?
2. In attempting to tackle Player A1, Player B1's helmet comes completely off. Player A1 does not go down and he runs for a touchdown. What is the ruling?
3. Receiver A1 controls a pass while airborne near Team A's sideline. Player B1 contacts A1, who then lands out of bounds in possession of the ball. The covering official rules a completed pass because B1's contact caused A1 to land out of bounds. When does the clock restart?
Gopher State Twin Cities Football Championship
The Gopher State Twin Cities Football Championship will feature one level of competition for 7th grade and one level for 8th grade. The tournament format will allow for a total of eight teams in each division, and all teams will be guaranteed two games. The 2008 Championships will feature third and fourth place bracket play.
7th Grade Football Championships
November 1, 4 & 8
8th Grade Football Championships
November 1, 5 & 8
Please check the MYAS website for more details, or call us at 763-781-2220.
Basketball Rules of the Month
In our ongoing education mission, we will highlight various playing rules in the MYAS Update. Here are three basic basketball rules.
1. Player A1 is fouled in the act of shooting by Player B1. A1's try lodges between the ring and the backboard. How does play resume?
2. Player A1 passes the ball to Player A2. However, A2 is not looking. The ball strikes A2 on the back of the head and then goes directly above the basket of Team A. The ball is on the ring when time expires, and subsequently enters the basket. Does the basket count?
3. Player A1 is a the free-throw line for the first attempt of a bonus situation. What would be the ruling in these two scenarios: (a) Two Team B and two Team A players occupy the first and second marked lane spaces, respectively. Player B3 occupies one of the third marked lane spaces. Player A3 attempts to occupy the vacant third marked lane space; or (b) two Team B players occupy the first marked lane spaces. No players from Team A choose to occupy any marked lane.
The answers to these rules questions are posted later in the newsletter (see "In this Issue" for the link). Good luck!
If you have questions about other basketball playing rules, please contact Buddy Hemric at 763-746-1717 or buddy@myas.org.
MYAS Gopher State Fall Basketball League
The entry packet for the 2008 MYAS Gopher State Fall Basketball League is now posted on our website. This league was developed as a "tune-up" for the winter travel/school season. More than 450 teams from all across the state participated last year. Mark your calendars now and make your plans to join us this September 21 & 28 and October 5 & 12. There's still time to enter, but don't miss the deadline of Friday, August 29!
The MYAS is willing to help any team, club or association find players for the Fall League. Each year we receive numerous calls and emails from parents who are trying to find a fall league team for their son or daughter. Simply send an email to jeremy@myas.org and the information will be posted on the MYAS website.
New Second Session for High School Teams: In an effort to bridge the gap between the end of the Gopher State Fall League and the start of the high school season, we have created a Second Session. Now teams will have the opportunity to play right up until tryouts. Players can work on their skills and conditioning and coaches will be able to observe the players in game situations. The Second Session is not a league - your team can play on any or all five of the available dates.
For more information on the Gopher State Fall Basketball League and/or the new Second Session, please click on the appropriate link.
Basketball Invitational Tournament Books
The 2008-09 MYAS boys' and girls' basketball invitational tournament books are now available!
Included in the books are flyers for 110+ girls' and 130+ boys' invitational tournaments throughout the metro area and greater Minnesota. The books also feature the latest information on MYAS fall and winter basketball programs as well as important information and special offers from a number of our generous sponsors.
If you would like to order one or more copies of the 2008-09 tournament books, please click here to download the order form.
MYAS Winter Basketball Jamboree
In an effort to provide newly formed traveling basketball teams with an opportunity to play multiple scrimmage games in one day, we have created the MYAS Winter Jamboree. This event will feature a true jamboree format.
The Winter Jamboree is for boys' and girls' teams in grades 4-8 and will be held on Saturday, November 1 at St. Louis Park High School. The entry deadline is set for October 20, but if you register by October 1 you will receive a sizeable discount on your entry fee. Please click here to view more information and the registration materials. You may also contact Jeremy Innes at 763-746-1720 or jeremy@myas.org for more details.
MYAS Super Saver Basketball Tournaments
Super Saver Basketball Tournaments for the 2008-09 winter basketball season will begin the first weekend in November and conclude the second weekend in March. Registration forms and other tournament information will be posted on the MYAS website soon. Super Savers provide the opportunity for A (advanced), B (intermediate), C (beginning) or Rec (in-house) level teams to play three quality games all in one day. The tournaments are conveniently located throughout the metro area, and games can often be scheduled to meet your needs. For more Super Saver information, please click here.
Host applications and bid information for the 2008-09 Super Saver season have been sent to the hosts of last year's tournaments. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Kevin Wilson at 763-746-1712 or kevin@myas.org.
MYAS Gopher State Winter Basketball League
The dates for the 2008-09 MYAS Gopher State Winter Basketball League (formerly the BTBL and GMBL) have been set. League games will be played on December 6 & 20, January 3 & 17 and February 7 & 21.
The Winter League provides opportunities for all levels of play. "A" (advanced), "B" (intermediate), "C" (beginning) and "Rec" (in-house) teams can all receive a quality 12-game schedule.
The league deadline has been set for Friday, November 14. Further league information and registration materials are available now. Click on this link to access the Winter League web page.
MYAS Rec State Basketball Championship
Attention Park & Recreation, Community Education and In-House Directors!
It's not too early to mark your calendar for the 2009 MYAS Rec State Basketball Championship on March 20-22, 2009. Anticipated playing locations include Cottage Grove, Edina, Inver Grove Heights and Minneapolis. If your athletic group or organization is interested in hosting a portion of the Rec State Championship, please contact Kevin Wilson at 763-746-1712 or kevin@myas.org.
The MYAS needs in-house directors and coaches to help promote this great state tournament to all the teams in their program! Brochures for the championship will be available in early September. Please contact Kevin Wilson at the MYAS office if you would like to receive copies of the brochure, or if you would like us to provide your organization with a presentation on the Rec State program.
Please click here for information on the MYAS Rec State Basketball Championship.
2009 Gopher State Spring Basketball
The MYAS is now accepting host applications for the 2009 Gopher State Spring Basketball season. Any organizations interested in hosting should contact Rich Penick at 763-746-1724 or rich@myas.org for more information.
Gopher State Boys Basketball Teams at USSSA Nationals
The 2008 USSSA Boys' National Basketball Championships were held on July 5-8 and 28-31 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Gym Rats Basketball, Inc. hosted the championships at the Spiece Fieldhouse, a state-of-the-art "field of dreams" basketball facility for hoop junkies, and they did a tremendous job running the event.
Eight Minnesota boys' teams went to the National Championships to represent our state. Overall, the teams played extremely well. Based upon the tournament results, the games were very competitive. We'd like to congratulate all of the Minnesota teams for their outstanding play at the USSSA Nationals!
6th Grade Division I * MN Gold * Coach Ken Theisen
6th Grade Division II * Robbinsdale Rockets * Coach Ed Tully
7th Grade Division I * MN Jaguars I * Coach Ricardo Solomon
7th Grade Division II * MN Jaguars II * Coach Ricardo Solomon
8th Grade Division II * Sauk Rose Eagles * Coach Mark Knoblauch
9th Grade Division II * Coon Rapids Cardinals * Coach Todd Tallaksen
10th Grade Division II * Maple Grove Crimson * Coach Tracy Stille
10th Grade Division II * Southwest Sharks * Coach Dan Dye
Minnesota Sports Medicine Tip
Reduce Your Risk for Shin Splints
Intense running, sudden stops and starts and jumps all contribute to ankle, knee and shin pain. Of these, shin pain, also often referred to as "shin splints," may be the easiest to treat and prevent and is one of the most common injuries from overuse.
What Are Shin Splints?
The term "shin splints" is often applied to any pain between the knee and ankle. The American Medical Association (AMA) describes shin splints as pain and discomfort in the leg from repetitive running on hard surfaces or from forcible, excessive use of the muscles that flex the ankle.
In everyday terms, shin splints are an overuse or stress-related injury involving the muscles and tendons of the lower leg. Symptoms include general lower leg pain, tenderness on the inside or outside of the shin bone, swelling, lumps over the shin bone or pain when the foot or toe are pointing toward the floor. Pain is usually most noticeable during and after exercise.
As with overuse syndromes, pain usually develops gradually with exercise and subsides with rest. If left untreated and with continued stress, the pain can progressively increase in intensity and frequency until it is present while walking or even at rest in the most severe cases.
Treatment and Prevention
Equipment and training programs as well as injury management strategies are key to reducing pain from shin splints and preventing them altogether. Rest, ice massages and anti-inflammatory medications are best used when pain is at its worst. Here are a few treatment tips for shin splints:
- Rest to allow tissue time to heal.
- Ice the affected area when pain is at its worst.
- Use non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medication (or ibuprofen) when appropriate to help reduce inflammation.
- Cross train while healing.
- Incorporate core strengthening to heal and prevent shin splints.
- Wear proper shoes.
- Consider arch supports.
- Training programs should begin gradually to allow the body to acclimate to the rigors of running, cutting, pivoting and stopping and starting.
- Stretching after practice and games can help to decrease muscle soreness and promote muscle balance. Flexibility exercises can easily be included as a cool down or during team wrap-ups and announcements.
If pain continues after rest and ice, see a sports medicine doctor or physical therapist.
To find a qualified sports medicine physician, visit www.mnsportsmed.org. Minnesota Sports Medicine (MSM) is a network or sports and orthopedic physicians who treat athletes at medical clinics througout the Twin Cities metro area. For more information about MSM, call 612-273-4800.
Gopher State Fall Baseball League
The 2008 Gopher State Fall Baseball League is shaping up to be another great season of competition and excitement. League play begins on Sunday, September 7 and continues on consecutive Sundays through October 5.
The Fall League coaches' meeting will take place at 7:00pm on Wednesday, August 27, at the Ramada Mpls. NW/Grand Rios Hotel in Brooklyn Park.
Check out the Fall League page on the MYAS website for more information and rules. Keep watching for the schedules to be posted and come out to the fields to see some fun and exciting baseball this fall!
MYAS Fall Baseball Super Saver Tournaments
New for 2008! The MYAS will be offering “One-Day Wonder” baseball tournaments this fall in conjunction with our Gopher State Fall Baseball League. Tournament dates and other information are available on the Fall Baseball League web page. You can also download the tournament brochure here.
Teams entered in the tournament will play three modified baseball games on the Saturday they are competing. (More detailed information on the tournament setup is available in the brochure.) The tournaments are open to any teams that fit the age criteria for a particular division. Your league affiliation does not matter, so get your team in our Super Saver Baseball Fall Tournaments!
Contact Dawson Blanck with any questions regarding these tournaments at 763-746-1719 or dawson@myas.org.
Gopher State Elite Umpire Camp
New in 2008! The Gopher State Elite Umpire Camp is set for September 6. This camp is for the umpire who wants to take their game to the next level. Umpires looking for the best training in the Upper Midwest are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Elite Camp. It's designed to allow umpires the opportunity to see live plays by elite baseball players and be trained and critiqued by some of the best umpires and instructors in the area. All the instructors are excited about this training opportunity and are dedicated to teaching the up and coming umpires of Minnesota.
Instruction will include philosophy, mental approach and attitude toward baseball, including appearance and equipment. On-field training for the two-man umpiring system will be featured, to include proper positioning and duties of the plate and base umpire. Every umpire will participate in live games as the plate and the base umpire, where they will see the play and make the call. NEW FOR THIS CAMP! Each umpire will receive a video of their plate work to take home, with live commentary from the instructors.
The Elite Umpire Camp will utilize batting cages with pitching machines so umpires can receive one-on-one instruction. The camp will also cover handling game situations, balks, ejections, etc. Don't miss out on this excellent training opportunity! Please click here to access the Elite Umpire Camp registration form.
Other Gopher State umpire training is available for associations interested in having large groups of their umpires receive quality, hands-on instruction. Clinics can be customized for your level of umpires.
For more information on any of our umpire clinics, please contact Jeremy Barbe at 763-746-1731 or jbarbe@myas.org.
MYAS Rec State Baseball Championships
We would like to congratulate the 2008 Rec State Baseball Championship teams!
4th Grade/10U * Coon Rapids Cubs
5th-6th Grade/11-12U * Burnsville Blaze
7th Grade/13U * Robbinsdale 6
8th-9th Grade 14/15U * Coon Rapids Cubs
This year's tournament saw 112 metro area teams from four different age divisions have a blast competing for a state title. Complete tournament results are available on the Rec State Baseball page of the MYAS website. We'd like to congratulate all of the teams that helped make this one of the most competitive tournaments in the history of the Championships!
We'd also like to send a huge thanks to our Rec State Championship hosts: Andover, Blaine/Ham Lake, Brooklyn Park and Fridley. Without the help of our great hosts, this and other MYAS tournaments would not be possible. Thank you!
Gopher State Winter Baseball Camps
We are looking forward to another great winter of fun and instruction with the Gopher State Winter Baseball Camps. The MYAS staff is currently looking at dates and sites for the 2008-09 training season. Dates should be available by the end of October.
Joining us again this season for the best pitching, hitting and fielding instruction will be the Minnesota Baseball Academy and Lovdahl Pitching Development.
Please stay up to date with the latest Winter Camp information on the MYAS website or by calling the baseball staff at 763-781-2220.
MYAS Latest News (as of 8/21/08)
Fall Baseball Meeting - Wednesday 8/27, 7:00pm
Did You Miss the Winter Basketball Meeting?
Gopher State Football Twin Cities Championship
Gopher State Fall Basketball League Info Posted
Are you looking for a basketball team to play on?
2008 GSTC Championship teams
Gopher State Prep Showcase Results
MYAS Position on Waivers and Renegade Teams
DATES! 2009 Rec State Basketball Championships
Insurance - USSSA Basketball
MYAS Calendar Updates (as of 8/21/08)
Friday, August 29, 2008
Gopher State Fall Basketball League registration deadline
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Gopher State Fall Basketball League begins
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Gopher State Fall Basketball League Session 2 registration deadline (Oct. 19 play date)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Gopher State Fall Basketball League Session 2 registration deadline (Oct. 26 play date)
Friday, October 17, 2008
2008 Gopher State Volleyball Fall Championships registration deadline
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Gopher State Fall Basketball League Session 2 registration deadline (Nov. 2 play date)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Gopher State Fall Basketball League Session 2 begins
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Gopher State Fall Basketball League Session 2 registration deadline (Nov. 9 play date)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Gopher State Fall Basketball League Session 2 play date
Answers to Football Rules of the Month
1. In (a), play continues and it is a first down for Team A. In (b), the ball becomes dead at the spot Player A1's helmet came off and Player B1 is penalized for the facemask/helmet opening violation. In (c), the ball became dead at the spot where Player A1's helmet came off and because it was fourth down and the line to gain was not obtained, the ball goes over to Team B. The fumble is disregarded because it happened after the ball became dead (NFHS Case Book 4.2.2 Situation J page 31; Rule Book 4-2-2k pages 49-50).
2. The score stands. Play is not stopped and the ball does not become dead if the helmet comes off any player other than the player in possession of the ball (NFHS Case Book 4.2.2 Situation K page 31; Rule Book 4-2-2k pages 49-50).
3. The clock is stopped because of the receiver being out of bounds, not due to his forward progress being stopped inbounds. Therefore, the clock will start with the snap (NFHS Case Book 3.4.3 Situation C page 22).
Answers to Basketball Rules of the Month
The answers below are derived from the National Federation of State High School Associations 2008-09 Basketball Rules Book, Basketball Case Book and/or Rules by Topic publication.
1. Player A1 is awarded two free throws and play continues as per any similar free-throw situation. Even though the ball lodged, alternating possession is not used as the ball is put in play with the free throws resulting from Player B1's foul. Alternating possession would have been used to resume play in this situation if no foul had been committed (NFHS 6-4-3d page 48; Case Book 6.4.3 Situation B page 51).
2. No goal. the ball rebounding from Player A2's head is not considered a try or a tap. A try or tap is made with any part of the player's hand(s). In this situation, since it was not a try or tap, the ball became dead immediately when time expired (NFHS 4-41-5 page 40; NFHS 6-7-6 page 49; Case Book 6.7.6 Situation A page 54).
3. Illegal in (a). Player A3 is not permitted to occupy the third marked lane space. Only two offensive players may occupy marked lane spaces during a free throw. If the improper alignment is not corrected prior to the thrower having the ball at their disposal, a free-throw violation shall be called on Team A immediately. Legal in (b). Four defensive players are permitted in any of the first three marked lane spaces (NFHS Case Book 8.1.4 Situation page 62).
If you have questions about other basketball playing rules, please contact Buddy Hemric at 763-746-1717 or buddy@myas.org.
Important Association Services That Work!
The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services offers three important services:
1. Association and Player Sports Accident Insurance Coverage
Association liability and player accident insurance are always concerns for youth sports organizations in our increasingly litigious society. Some associations spend a lot of money and others go into denial and “run naked” without even minimal liability coverage for their members. Yet if insurance is not obtained, the personal assets of the individuals running the association may be at risk. Many sports facility managers, especially municipalities and schools, will not permit the use of their property or facilities unless it can be demonstrated that youth sports associations are covered under an insurance policy. Without insurance, the opportunity for young athletes to compete in organized sports programs may be substantially limited.
The MYAS has partnered with J.A. Price Agency, an insurance company which has access to dozens of other insurance companies and can handle any type of business or personal insurance needs that your association/board of directors may require. The insurance provides options for all types of needs within your association/community. This coverage is an advantage no amateur sports organization should be without!
Examples of coverage include but are not limited to:
- General Liability
- Sexual Misconduct
- Participant Accident
- Directors & Officers Liability
- Crime/Embezzlement
- Automobile
- Umbrella
- Workers Compensation
General insurance questions should be directed to Bob Blomster at 952-253-4311 or bob.blomster@japrice.com.
2. Criminal Background Checks
How do we protect our children? Reports of sexual predators and child abuse involving the clergy, day care workers and youth volunteers are all too familiar. Unfortunately, this includes a disturbing number of youth sport coaches who have a history of incidents of sexual misconduct and/or violence. This is a complex issue and many youth sports organizations are unclear about what to do or how to approach this threat, yet they must take proactive steps to prevent their children from becoming innocent victims. Don’t put your children at risk!
In addition, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports that $50 billion is lost annually due to employee theft and fraud. Youth sports associations must protect themselves from this threat as well. Don’t put your association at risk!
Fortunately, youth sports associations now have a simple and inexpensive tool to avoid some of society’s worst fears. The MYAS, with its partner RHR Information Services (RHR), has designed a criminal background check system that offers three affordable options to youth sports associations. RHR, a local Twin Cities company, incorporates a “user-friendly” process combined with flexible information delivery to make this system easy and inexpensive for your organization. For more information, please contact Mike DeWane at 952-393-1929 or mike@myas.org.
3. Coaching Education Program
The MYAS has partnered with the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) to offer youth sport associations and their coaches the Coach Youth Sport education program designed specifically for youth coaches. It provides coaches with a solid foundation in coaching principles, sport first aid and sport-specific techniques and tactics. These courses are available for baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and wrestling and can be delivered in the classroom or online. For more information, please contact Mike DeWane at 952-393-1929 or mike@myas.org.
MYAS Sponsors
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MYAS Membership Meetings
MYAS membership meetings are held at our offices (4111 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights 55421) on the last Tuesday of each month at 9:00am (unless notified otherwise). All MYAS members are welcome to attend.
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