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Welcome to the July 2, 2010; edition of the MYAS Update
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MYAS Update Info
Our newsletter is designed to provide timely youth sports information to coaches, athletes, parents and administrators. It includes notes from the Executive Director, sport program information, calendar reminders, new service announcements and special events information. Contributions from sponsors assist us in delivering high quality youth sport services at the lowest possible cost and partially fund this newsletter, and certain sponsors will be featured.
Dan's Notes - from Executive Director Dan Klinkhammer
CHERRY PICKERS?
I don't know about you, but any time I buy a vehicle, lawn mower, blender or whatever, I research the heck out of the available options. Like most people, I want the best quality and best buy I can find, but price isn't always the defining factor. When I find an auto repair shop that doesn't lie or overcharge me for repairs that didn't need to be made, I stick with them. When I find a handyman who is efficient, knows what he's doing, cleans up after himself, doesn't track mud or snow into my house and arrives and finishes when he's supposed to, I stick with him. If I have to hire a plumber or electrician, I go with the guy who does the job right and doesn't overcharge me for two hours that he didn't spend there, and I stick with him. To get the quality, speed, efficiency and desired outcome, I don't fret over paying a few extra bucks.
The bottom line is that I want the job done and I want it done right. My wife gives me a lot of grief because she thinks I spend too much time researching every purchase we make. Truthfully, I think she appreciates my frugalness but gets pretty tired of all the Consumer's Digest magazines, local shopper newspapers and computer comparison sheets lying all over the house. I admit my guilt but still plan on being a repeat offender. Sorry, honey - that's just how I am.
In addition to my quest for a good buy, I also care about how the profits from my purchases are being used by the vendor. I really like frequenting businesses that support their local communities. I love it when I see businesses supporting our schools, churches and other charitable causes. It's always painful to write the check but the pain is eased just a little knowing that a portion of my dollars will help someone in need as opposed to helping the business owner buy another antique car or put another addition on his 8,000 square foot home.
So when you write a check to the MYAS, where does your money go? Without boring you with any great amount of detail, I can tell you that 80% of your participation fees go toward paying for game officials, tournament directors, trainers, awards, advertising, printing and other event-related necessities. The other 20% stays with the MYAS and it's that money that we use to pay our office rent, leases on the copier, telephone system, computers, salaries and benefits. But what else do you get for your money? Read on.
When we started the MYAS back in 1991, one of my goals was to make sure that we were not viewed as "cherry pickers." My goal was to run comprehensive programs and services. Yes, we wanted to run events that would generate enough dollars for us to make a living and keep the MYAS solvent, but we also wanted to take any surplus monies and use them to enhance the youth sport experience. Little did I know just how many enhancements were to come and how much they might cost down the road.
The quality of referees and umpires seemed to be one of the biggest issues with our basketball and baseball participants. The first few years that we were in business, we attacked that problem with constant criticism of officials and assigners - which got us exactly nowhere. In the late 90's we thought we'd try a different approach: education. So we created the Rookie and Veteran Referee training programs. In addition to the training, we also added a monetary incentive for going through our training programs. Every basketball official who has completed the MYAS training course will receive an additional $5.00 per game.
(FYI - last year we trained over 800 basketball referees and only MYAS-trained officials were allowed to work for us during the 2009-10 season.) We've done the same thing for baseball umpires and so far this year, the MYAS has trained more than 600 umpires. Yes, we still occasionally have problem officials, but I can honestly say that today's officials are better prepared than they were before we created the MYAS training and the frequency of disastrous situations has decreased.
I'm not quite sure how it happened, but the MYAS has become the unofficial governing body of youth basketball in the state of Minnesota. As a result, people look to us to make the rules and for the enforcement of the rules. They also turn to us when association boundary disputes arise, which happens every time a new high school is built. They look to the MYAS when they need advice on coaches' training, insurance, background checks, team classification, disciplinary policies and procedures, bookkeeping, scheduling, appropriate business practices and just about anything else that may come up in the world of youth sports. Guess what? We don't get paid for any of that. We gladly provide service and answers at no charge.
The safety of our participants has been and always will be our biggest concern. That's why you see a trainer at all of our events. The trainer fee is split between the MYAS and the host organization. Last year, the MYAS spent over $20,000 for emergency medical personnel to be present at all of our events. One of our competitors recently went on record as saying, "Trainers are a waste of money. The coaches can handle any medical treatment that is needed." Well, we disagree and that's why you'll see a trainer, EMT, doctor or nurse at all of our events.
In a few short weeks, you are going to see something new on our website. We will be posting "Suggested Tryout-Out Procedures" for both basketball and baseball. You will be able to view, download and use the information at your discretion. No charge.
Over the past 10 years, I have written or assisted with the writing of at least 10 sets of bylaws for new or newly reorganized youth sport associations. No charge.
When boundary disputes arise between new and/or existing youth sport organizations, we get the call. These disputes are not fun, they take up a lot of time and we are often viewed as the bad guys because we couldn't give everyone what they wanted. No charge.
We created the MYAS Review Committee to handle disciplinary matters that arise from time to time. I can't begin to tell you how much time it takes to adjudicate some of these situations from start to finish. There are many hours and nights that we'll never get back, and we do it all for no charge.
The existence of renegade and all-star teams is another issue that we deal with on your behalf. Most of the battles fought over these situations are never witnessed by the general public. I can't count the number of times we've been threatened with lawsuits because we have refused entry into our events. Once again, there's no charge for protecting the integrity of community or school travel programs.
Last summer we got put in the hot seat when some association tournament directors were upset that we had allowed for-profit entities to advertise their events in our winter basketball tournament books. The associations said, "Hey - you are supposed to be helping us advertise our events and now you're advertising events, run by for-profit companies, that compete with our winter invitationals." So we made a policy decision that simply stated we wouldn't advertise in our tournament books for an individual or organization that was not a bona fide youth basketball association. As you might imagine, that decision didn't make us very popular with the groups that we had to eliminate from those basketball tournament listings. Not only was there no charge for making this policy, we actually lost money by refusing to advertise for those other events.
A lot of your money has been spent creating and modifying our GameMaker system, which was developed as an administrative tool for you and for us. I won't go into all of the system's details, but I can tell you that we have nearly $250,000 invested in its creation, upgrades and maintenance over the past 10 years. The GameMaker system is a one-of-a-kind sport management tool that puts everything at your fingertips - just a click away.
I could go on and on listing the various scenarios that validate our comprehensive approach to administering youth sports, but I don't want to bore you any more than I already have.
The message that I'm sending today is pretty simple: When you send the MYAS a check, you get what you pay for and then some. When you enter events run by for-profit individuals or companies, you may or may not get the same quality event but I can guarantee that those other individuals or companies aren't providing you with the comprehensive services that the MYAS provides.
So the next time that you decide to test the waters elsewhere, please ask yourself this simple question: "What have they done to improve youth sports in Minnesota, and will they be there to help me when I need it?"
MYAS Fall Sports Appreciation Day at Dick's Sporting Goods
As a proud sponsor of the MYAS, Dick's Sporting Goods will host an MYAS Fall Sports Appreciation Discount Day at all six metro Dick's Sporting Goods store locations on Saturday, July 31 from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
During the event, you will be able to use Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball and Team Sports Team Packet offers in combination with the Appreciation Day discount of 15% off your ENTIRE purchase. This is an awesome opportunity to save money on sports related purchases AND get a head start on back-to-school shopping!
Please click here to view and print your invitation to the event. We hope to see you there!
Borton's Bench Notes
The summer months are full of all kinds of commitments with all of your various teams. Have you ever felt pulled in many different directions - with your club team, youth team, high school team, or a different sport perhaps? There is simply not enough time, energy and legs to do it all.
The longer I am in this game the more I see high school athletes not taking time off from their sports and activities. This is becoming a year round thing. More is not better, and we need to make sure we are not promoting and pushing burnout from our athletes and daughters.
This week we held our elite basketball camp, and at the end of a long day an athlete walked out of the training room with ice bags wrapped around her knees. She is 17 and already icing her knees after a long winter, spring and summer of basketball. I immediately said to her, "You are too young to be icing your knees and you need to take some time off."
More of any one thing is not better. Too much can lead to losing that burning feeling of loving your sport. This is an important message to think about before heading into a busy summer of basketball tournaments. July is the month to compete to win and get better...August is the month to rest and spend time at the cabin or at Valleyfair. Balance prevents burnout and helps you keep the burning desire for the game we all love.
Sports Medicine Tip
When Wheezing Isn't Asthma
By Alex Noll, D.O., CAQ
When athletes have difficulty breathing or catching their breath, it may not always be a problem related to their lungs as with asthma. It could be vocal cord dysfunction.
Some common symptoms of vocal chord dysfunction include:
- more difficulty breathing during competition than at practice
- noisy or high-pitched breathing which can be mistaken for wheezing
- a feeling of tightness in the throat (not in their chest as with asthma) which can be very difficult to control, forcing them to stop exercise. With a few minutes of rest, the tightness subsides and they are able to resume play.
Although it's rare, vocal cord dysfunction is an inappropriate contraction of the vocal cords usually during inhalation or sometimes as the person exhales. Normally the vocal cords expand when a person inhales and partially close with exhalation and swallowing. In athletes, the emotion of competition or psychological stress of high expectations and failure may trigger the paradoxical closure of the vocal cords.
Oftentimes the athlete is improperly diagnosed with asthma or is treated unsuccessfully with medications for exercise-induced asthma. Patients with asthma often have nighttime symptoms that do not exist with paroxysmal vocal cord dysfunction. Up to 50% of athletes with vocal cord dysfunction have coexisting asthma so the patient should be thoroughly evaluated to determine the actual cause of symptoms.
Treatment
Behavioral strategies are the most effective long-term treatment method in athletes and non-athletes with vocal cord dysfunction. Treatment consists of the patient working with a speech therapist to promote neuromuscular breathing techniques. Exercises are started while lying on the back, then progressed to sitting, standing and then with physical activity. Therapy is focused on relaxing the laryngeal muscles with control of the diaphragm and the abdominal muscles while inhaling. Control of emotional stressors is also needed and can be achieved with other types of therapy.
Alex Noll, D.O., CAQ, is a non-surgical orthopedic and sports medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages with muscle, bone and joint conditions at Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care in Burnsville. He provides medical coverage for the Minnesota State High School League, the USA Cup Soccer Tournament and the Twin Cities Marathon. To schedule an appointment call 612-672-7100. fairview.org/fsoc
2nd Annual MYAS / Star Bar Classic Golf Tournament
Join us on Saturday, October 9 for a day of fun at Columbia Golf Club! Included in your entry fee ($300 per foursome or $80 for an individual) will be green fees, cart, goody bag, on-course contests and post-round meal at the Star Bar & Grill. We'll have plenty of door prizes as well as some silent auction items. Last year we had about 80 golfers and this year we hope to go over 100!
If your company is interested in sponsoring a hole or donating to our auction, please contact Dan Craighead at 763-746-1727 or dc@myas.org. Please click here to download a copy of the tournament entry form.
Valleyfair Discount Tickets Available Through MYAS
If you are interested in saving money and not standing in line at the admissions booth, the MYAS has a great deal for you! We are offering Valleyfair admission tickets for $30 each (normally $39.99) and they can be used any day the park is open to the public in 2010. You send us the payment and we send you the tickets that you present to the ticket taker the day you go to the park. Please click here to download the ticket order form.
Take your family or make it an end of the year team party. There is something for everybody at Valleyfair!
Then And Now - by Larry Gallagher
WOOD VERSUS METAL BAT CONTROVERSY
When you were a kid, did you ever sleep with your favorite baseball glove or bat? I did when I was a young boy growing up in Columbia Heights, with both my favorite catcher's mitt and my favorite wood bat. Many of my buddies did too when we were at that impressionable age. When I became an adult, I was able to go to Steichen's Sporting Goods Store in St. Paul and select the bats our team was going to purchase. I'd test them for weight, size, handle thickness and barrel diameter.
The metal bat that came into play late in my playing career probably holds the same attraction to young baseball players of today, but I cannot imagine they would ever take a metal bat to bed. The wood bat was once part of a living tree while the metal bat is a cold and very sterile object. I am sure all of today's players love their bats (they better because they sure cost plenty). Wood bats are too expensive also and they do break more often, and to go through an entire season without breaking a wood bat would be unheard of today.
The Mickey Mantle wood bat with a large barrel and medium handle, or the Hank Aaron with a thin handle and medium barrel, or the Jackie Robinson bottle bat with a thick handle, larger barrel and a small knob on the handle end were some of the models that I can remember some of my friends using. All of those bats were made by Louisville Slugger when I was a kid.
Nowadays, most players are looking for a metal bat that has a -3 differential for length and weight. In fact, by rule there cannot be a larger differential than that now. At one time a -5 differential bat was legal. All of these bats must now meet the technology rule of the "Ball Exit Speed Ratio" that was set up by rules makers for high school and college baseball. (The rule pertains to how fast the ball leaves the bat when it is hit.) Next year in NCAA and in 2012 high school baseball, there will be a new standard that is called "Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution" (BBCOR). This means that the batted ball is not supposed to come off the metal bat any faster than it would off of a wood bat.
Wood bats in the history of the game have been very personal. In the early days of this great game, players would BYOB (bring your own bat) to the game. This caused the rules makers to standardize what was a legal bat and what was not. They determined that the bat had to be within a certain length, weight and circumference and it must be a cylindrical object and not flat.
Early bats that were used were wagon tongues, which were often flat-sided and not round. Bats today must be cylindrical and straight. Today's professional rules state that a bat shall be a smooth, round stick not more than 2-3/4 inches in diameter at its thickest part and not more than 42 inches in length, and shall be one piece of solid wood. Other bats are not legal. For college and high school baseball the dimensions are somewhat different. In high school the bat, which may be a wood or non-wood product, shall be a smooth cylinder implement with a knob permanently and securely fastened. All non-wood bats shall meet the BESR performance standard, and such bats shall be labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. No BESR label, sticker or decal will be accepted on any non-wood bat. There shall be no devices, attachments or wrappings that cause the handle to become
flush with the knob. Molded grips are illegal. The wood bat dimensions are similar to the pro code, but they cannot be longer than 36 inches and if it is a non-wood bat, the barrel cannot be more than 2-5/8 inches in diameter. The college code is very similar to the high school code for our purposes today.
There has always been controversy over the technology of the non-wood bat. I don't see it ending soon. Most baseball purists argue that the safety concept is the reason why we should only have wood bats, and the economic and breakage concepts are argued by those who say the non-wood bat is preferable.
By the way, did you know the metal bat was first patented in 1924 by William Shroyer? However, it took until 1970 before the first aluminum bats were used in games. Worth Sports Company produced the first ones used in Little League baseball that year.
Where do you fit in the controversy? Are you staunchly opposed to non-wood bats? Are you a baseball purist and want only wood bats? Are you willing to continue allowing non-wood bats and just improve the technology to make them safer for players?
Like I mentioned above, I believe we will have this controversy for a long time. I do know that professional baseball has not gone to the non-wood bat for a variety of reasons. Minnesota adult baseball has gone back to wood bats but allows non-wood bats that are not metal or metal alloys. The reason most adult amateur baseball leagues have made the change is because of the number of state tournaments with such high scoring games and that our baseball parks could not accommodate that many home runs. The safety factor is another reason for the change.
One other thing that has occurred since the adult leagues have gone back to wood bats is that the pitchers are able to record outs that they weren't getting on good pitches to metal bats. When a pitcher pitches inside to a wood bat, they get a lot of broken bats and fewer cheap "handle hits." The games are shorter and they move along more smoothly than in the past with metal bats.
Right now college, high school and American Legion baseball and youth leagues still use metal bats. Should they all change back to wood bats or continue to improve technology so the non-wood bats have the same characteristics as wood bats and are safer?
I don't know how you would vote, but I could never go to bed with a metal bat.
Midwest Regional Swim Meet Apparel Sale
There is a limited supply of apparel remaining from the 2010 Midwest Regional Swim Meet, and it is being offered at discounted prices. Please visit the Midwest Regional page of the MYAS website for a list of what is still available.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Christopherson at jessica@myas.org.
Football Rules of the Month
In our ongoing education mission, we would like to highlight three basic high school football rules. The answers appear later in the newsletter (see "In this Issue" for the link).
1. Team K's free kick is bouncing on the ground in the neutral zone where Players R1 and K1 are engaged in blocking one another. Player K2 muffs the ball and the ball touches R1 on the leg and Player K3 recovers the ball. What is the ruling?
2. The free kick by Player K1 is possessed by Player R1 who: (a) is airborne and alights with one foot in contact with the sideline at his 26; or (b) contacts the sideline on the 26 after completing the catch. What is the ruling in each case?
3. Player K1 tries an onside kick from Team K's 40. As the ball bounces near the sideline the ball is muffed out of bounds by Player K2 at Team R's 40. What is the ruling?
2010-11 Basketball Invitational Tournament Books
Information for the 2010-11 MYAS basketball invitational tournament books is available on the MYAS website. If you are interested in having your basketball tournament flyers included in the books or if you would like to purchase your copy of the boys' or girls' book, please click here to access all of the necessary information and forms.
Don't delay - the deadline to submit flyers for the 2010-11 tournament books is Monday, July 12.
MYAS Grade State Basketball Championship Apparel Sale
There is still a limited supply of 2010 Grade State Basketball Championship apparel, and the prices have been SLASHED! Please click here to access a list of items still available.
Gopher State Spring Basketball
The 2010 Gopher State "Quest for the Rings" Spring Basketball Championships are complete and champions have been crowned. The Championships culminated with the boys' 13-19U divisions on June 5-6 (see results below).
Boys' 13U/7th Grade Division I
Champion: NWS White Hoop Panthers *** Runner Up: TC Cyclones
Boys' 13U/7th Grade Division II
Champion: River City Cougars *** Runner Up: Magic Elite
Boys' 13U/7th Grade Division III
Champion: Hawley Lightning *** Runner Up: Minnesota Heat
Boys' 14U/8th Grade Division I
Champion: Mpls. Select *** Runner Up: MN Warriors
Boys' 14U/8th Grade Division II
Champion: High Impact *** Runner Up: Warriors
Boys' 14U/8th Grade Division III
Champion: NW Hustle *** Runner Up: Bemidji Gym Rats
Boys' 15U/9th Grade Division I
Champion: Dakota Pride *** Runner Up: MN Jaguars Gold
Boys' 15U/9th Grade Division II
Champion: DAYBA 9 *** Runner Up: Midtown Kings
Boys' 15U/9th Grade Division III
Champion: MN Heat Gold *** Runner Up: MN Ballers
Boys' 16U/10th Grade Division I
Champion: 43 Hoops - Harris *** Runner Up: MN Pump N Run
Boys' 16U/10th Grade Division II
Champion: Owatonna Huskies *** Runner Up: High Impact
Boys' 16U/10th Grade Division III
Champion: Sauk Centre Streeters *** Runner Up: MN Heat Red
Boys' 17U/19U Division I
Champion: Trojans *** Runner Up: East Metro Elite
Boys' 17U/19U Division II
Champion: Sabres 17 *** Runner Up: Urban Stars - Steve
It has been great watching all the teams play spring basketball this year. There are so many talented teams and players participating at all levels that Minnesota should continue to be a hotbed for college recruiters for years to come.
We sincerely thank you for your participation in MYAS tournaments this spring and summer, and we wish all of you good luck in your upcoming tournaments. The 2010 Gopher State Prep Showcase entry deadline has been extended to Tuesday, July 6. Contact Rich Penick at 763-746-1724 or rich@myas.org with inquiries about entry availability. Remember to have fun, play fair and take it hard to the rack! We look forward to seeing you in the gym.
MYAS Gopher State Basketball Prep Showcase
The 2010 MYAS Gopher State Prep Showcase will be held on July 17-18 at Lakeville South High School. We are pleased to announce that we have two teams from Australia coming to play in this event! We have also heard from a team from Valdez, Alaska that is hoping to make the trip to Minnesota. Don't let your team miss out on the excitement of this year's Prep Showcase!
We have added an open division for summer teams in addition to the separate small school (A and AA) and large school (AAA and AAAA) championship brackets that are offered. Come compete this summer in the air conditioning at Lakeville South High School in front of college coaches and recruiters!
The Prep Showcase entry deadline has been extended to Tuesday, July 6; click here to download the entry materials. If you need further information, please contact Rich Penick at 763-746-1724 or rich@myas.org.
Gopher State Basketball All-Star Weekend
Gopher State Basketball All-Star Weekend * July 30-August 1, 2010 * Spring Lake Park High School
Several weeks ago, the MYAS began asking our spring basketball coaches to nominate the top 40 players in each of the boys' and girls' 8th-11th grade divisions to participate in the inaugural Gopher State All-Star celebration weekend. We are happy to say that team selections are now complete!
Keep checking the MYAS website for more detailed information on the All-Star Weekend. Come out on Friday night, July 30 for the opening ceremonies, player introductions and the skills contests. Games will be played on Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and August 1.
MYAS Basketball Tournament Scheduling Services
The MYAS wants to help your basketball organization. We have put together a Tournament Scheduling Service package to make coordinating your event much easier. Our educated and trained staff have experienced the ins and outs of event planning. Let our expertise help you!
For just $3.00 per team, the MYAS will complete the tournament schedules and post them online and will provide you with a copy of the schedules, brackets to post at your site(s), score sheets for every game and many other valuable services. We are also working on the possibility of providing tournament directors with remote website access so they can update scores/schedules during their tournament.
What follows is a testimonial from Layne Skoyen, director of the Hastings Spiral Classic Basketball Tournament:
"As a volunteer with our Hastings Basketball Booster organization, it is very difficult to devote the time needed to coordinate a successful annual tournament. Jeremy (Innes) at MYAS took many of the headaches away with their tournament service program which provides a website, bracketing, printing of forms, etc. This year was a breeze compared to last year - very few emails or calls. MYAS is so easy to work with and very responsive to any questions or concerns. I would highly recommend this program to any Director that feels overwhelmed by the details and pressure of hosting a successful basketball tournament."
If you would like more information about the MYAS Basketball Tournament Scheduling Services, please click here or contact Jeremy Innes at 763-746-1720 or jeremy@myas.org.
MYAS Gopher State Fall Basketball League
Information for the 2010 MYAS Gopher State Fall Basketball League is posted on the MYAS website. Last year we had more than 425 registered teams in grades 4-12. The Fall League was developed as and is intended to be a "tune-up" for winter travel/school basketball, and it is always our hope that teams will enjoy the experience the league provides.
Mark your calendars now and make your plans to join us on September 19 & 26 and October 3 & 10. Come see why the Gopher State Fall Basketball League is the largest fall basketball league in the state!
Second Session for High School Teams: In an effort to bridge the gap between the end of the Gopher State Fall Basketball League and the start of the high school season, we have created a Second Session. Now teams have the opportunity to play right up until their 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 in October and November.
For more information on the Gopher State Fall Basketball League and/or the Second Session, please click here. You may also contact Jeremy Innes at 763-746-1720 or jeremy@myas.org with your questions.
MYAS Winter Basketball Jamboree
The MYAS Winter Basketball Jamboree was created to provide newly formed traveling basketball teams with an opportunity to play multiple scrimmage games in one day. We had a whopping 96 boys' and girls' teams participate in the inaugural event, and the 2010 Jamboree should feature another great day of youth basketball!
The Winter Jamboree is for boys' and girls' teams in grades 4-8. This year's event will be held on Saturday, October 30 at the Bloomington Jefferson HS/Activity Center, where there are seven full-sized wood courts under one roof! The entry fee is $100 per team and all teams can plan on four to five scrimmages throughout the day.
More detailed event information will be available in the coming weeks. If you would like more information in the meantime, please contact Jeremy Innes at 763-746-1720 or jeremy@myas.org.
MYAS Winter Basketball Tournaments and Leagues
The 2010-11 MYAS winter basketball calendar will be determined by the end of July. We will once again offer the Gopher State Winter Basketball League, Gopher State Invitational Tournaments and Super Saver Tournaments. There is sure to be an event that fits every team's schedule.
For more information about MYAS winter basketball events, please click here. You may also contact Jeremy Innes at 763-746-1720 or jeremy@myas.org.
Basketball Rules of the Month
In our ongoing education mission, we would like to highlight three basic high school basketball rules. The answers appear later in the newsletter (see "In this Issue" for the link).
1. A member of Team A is detected dunking about five minutes before the game and a member of Team B does the same thing about a minute later. What is the ruling?
2. Player B1, in a marked lane space, enters the lane prematurely. The administering official properly signals the violation and Player A1 attempts the free throw. However, A1's attempt does not enter the basket or touch the ring. What is the ruling?
3. Player A1 is fouled in the act of shooting by Player B1. While the ball is in the cylinder above the basket, Player A2 touches the ball. What is the ruling?
Minnesota USSSA Baseball State Championships
Throughout the month of June, the MYAS/USSSA crowned 16 champions in the Minnesota USSSA State Championships - despite all the rain the metro area received on the tournament weekends.
The champions and runners-up in each age/division earned a berth to the Gopher State Tournament of Champions. Depending upon the number of teams in a given age/division, teams placing in the Championships could also earn berths to their designated USSSA World Series and receive points toward an at-large berth in the Gopher State Tournament of Champions.
A compiled list of the top teams in the Minnesota USSSA State Championships will be available in the next issue of the MYAS Update. You can also view results on the Minnesota USSSA Baseball web page.
MYAS Rec State Baseball Championships
Here's a great opportunity for all in-house/recreational baseball teams to participate in a State Tournament! The Rec State Championships will be held on July 30-August 1 at some of the greatest youth baseball venues in the Twin Cities, and will feature six divisions and a three-game guarantee.
This will be the first year we will be offering a 16-18U division! All of the details are available and eligibility questions can be answered on the Rec State Baseball web page.
Last year we saw 128 metro area teams in five different age divisions have a blast competing for a state championship title. Reserve your local in-house/recreational teams a spot in the 2010 Championships! The brochure is available by clicking here. Each tournament is open to a limited number of teams, so be sure to hurry and submit your registration!
For the fourth year, the Ramada Mpls. NW/Grand Rios will be the proud sponsor of the Championships. They will have awesome room rates with water park passes available for your entire team's year-end celebration.
We are excited for another year of fun and competition at the 2010 Rec State Championships. Please contact Jeremy Barbe at 763-746-1731 or jbarbe@myas.org for more details on this great event!
Gopher State Fall Baseball League
The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services will host its 19th annual Gopher State Fall Baseball League on Sundays from September 12 through October 10 this year. Players may register as individuals, as a group or as an entire team. The league will be USSSA sanctioned for insurance purposes; each team will be covered under a USSSA team insurance policy.
Each Fall League team will consist of no more than 15 players and is guaranteed two games each Sunday afternoon. The league fee for an individual is $90 per player (Competitive and Recreational Leagues only), which includes a team jersey, hat and team insurance. If you are signing up a complete team or a group of nine or more players with a coach, the entry fee is just $80 per player. You may also submit smaller groups of players; that league fee is $90 per player.
All athletes ages 9-19 are eligible to participate, regardless of whether they were on a traveling or in-house team, or even if they did not play at all in 2010. The age determining date is May 1, 2011 for the Competitive Division only. Use players' 2010-11 grade level for the Recreational Division.
The MYAS and the Minnesota Baseball Academy will also host the 2nd annual Advanced Fall Baseball League for athletes ages 14-18. This league attracts the best competition while providing exposure and opportunities for each individual athlete during the fall season. Entry fee information for the Advanced Fall Baseball League is available on the Fall League web page.
The entry deadline for all fall leagues is Monday, August 16, 2010. Detailed information about the Gopher State Fall Baseball League and the Advanced Fall Baseball League are available on the Fall League web page.
MYAS Latest News (as of 7/1/10)
2010 Prep Showcase Deadline Extended
All-Star Game Nominees *PLEASE READ*
Baseball T-Shirt Sale!
Basketball Invitational Tournament Book Info - Flyer Deadline is July 12
Valleyfair Discount Tickets Available - save $9.99 per person!
Fall Basketball Entry Packet Posted
Let the MYAS Schedule Your Basketball Tournament - Just $3 Per Team
Augsburg College Youth Football Camp
Basketball Tournament Openings
USA Football MN Coaching Schools
2010 MYAS Golf Tournament - Saturday, October 9
Fairview Offering Sports Physicals for High School Athletes
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2010 Grade State Basketball Apparel Sale
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MYAS Calendar (as of 7/1/10)
Monday, July 5, 2010
MYAS Gopher State Super Saver Basketball Tournament entry deadline (July 17 event)
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Gopher State Prep Showcase *extended* entry deadline (July 17-18 event)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Gopher State Baseball Tournament of Champions entry deadline; 10-14/15 A (July 23-25 event)
Friday-Sunday, July 9-11, 2010
Gopher State Baseball Tournament of Champions; 10-13 AA & 15AA; various sites
Saturday, July 10, 2010
MYAS Gopher State Super Saver Basketball Tournament; various ages/divisions & sites
Monday, July 12, 2010
Deadline to submit flyers for 2010-11 MYAS basketball invitational tournament books
Friday-Sunday, July 16-18, 2010
Gopher State Baseball Tournament of Champions; 10-15 AAA & 14AA; various sites
Saturday, July 17, 2010
MYAS Gopher State Super Saver Basketball Tournament; various ages/divisions & sites
Saturday-Sunday, July 17-18, 2010
Gopher State Basketball Prep Showcase; various ages/divisions; Lakeville South HS
Monday, July 19, 2010
MYAS Rec State Baseball Championship entry deadline (July 30-August 1 event)
Friday-Sunday, July 23-25, 2010
Gopher State Baseball Tournament of Champions; 10-14/15 A; various sites
Friday-Sunday, July 30-August 1, 2010
Gopher State Basketball All-Star Weekend; boys'/girls' 14U/8th-17U/11th; Spring Lake Park HS
Friday-Sunday, July 30-August 1, 2010
MYAS Rec State Baseball Championships; various grades/ages & sites
Answers to Football Rules of the Month
The answers below are derived from the most recent edition of the National Federation of State High School Associations Football Rules Book and/or Football Case Book.
1. The touching by R1 is ignored and Team R will be awarded possession of the ball at the spot of the first touching or at the dead-ball spot (Case Book 6.1.5 Situation B page 40).
2. In (a) and (b), Team R will put the ball in play, first and 10, from its 26-yard line because R1 caused the ball to go out of bounds at the 26 (Case Book 6.1.8 Situation A page 40).
3. Team R could have Team K re-kick after a five yard penalty, or take the ball first and 10 at R's 49, or take the ball first and 10 at R's 35 (Case Book 6.1.8 Situation D page 41).
Answers to Basketball Rules of the Month
The answers below are derived from the most recent edition of the National Federation of State High School Associations Basketball Rule Book, Basketball Case Book and/or Rules by Topic publication.
1. The game will start with administration of the technical-foul free throws in the order in which called. Team B shoots first followed by Team A. Team A will then be given the ball for a throw-in at the division line opposite the table. When the thrower of Team A is bounced the ball or it is placed at his/her disposal, the possession arrow will be set pointing toward Team B's basket (Case Book 6.4.1 Situation F page 51).
2. The violation by B1 and A1 constitute a simultaneous free-throw violation. Unless another free throw follows, play resumes with an alternating-possession throw-in from a designated spot outside the end line (Case Book 6.4.3 Situation A page 52).
3. The basket interference by A2 causes the ball to become dead and no goal can be scored. However, A1 is awarded two free throws for being fouled in the act of shooting and unsuccessful try. Players must occupy lane spaces as required and play continues as per rule when the last free throw is made or missed (Case Book 6.7.9 Situation page 55).
If you have questions about these or 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 Trusted Employees, has designed a criminal background check system that offers three affordable options to youth sports associations. Trusted Employees, 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 Coaching 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.
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MYAS Membership Meetings
MYAS membership meetings are held at our offices (4111 Central Avenue NE; Columbia Heights, MN 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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