1. Salem NH Softball General Assembly!
Welcome to the 2019
Salem NH Softball General Assembly!
For reading while assembly is waiting to start

2. AGENDA 2019 Board of Directors and League Positions
2019 Rec and Travel Teams
Guiding Principles
ZERO Tolerance policy
Town Rules
Equipment
Fundamentals by Division
Key Dates
Safety
Awards–Presidential Award & Larry Keber Award
Raffles
Sponsor Thanks

3. 2019 Board of Directors President: Brett Grande
Vice President of Operations: Carolyn Kennedy
Vice President of Support: Ryan McNamara
Treasurer: Steve Twombly
Directors at Large:
Matt Campbell
Rick Solt
Jason Dailey
Chris Rigazio
Mike Bolduc
Beth Frias
Kevin O’Loughlin
Derek Fredrickson

4. 2019 League Positions
Field Maintenance & Equipment (Make sure we have enough supplies and lawn
equipment, etc) - Rick and Mike
Scheduling (Work with other towns, set limitations of fields and teams, use schedule
generator, secure umpires, etc) - Mike & Steve
Tourney Director (Set up binders for all teams, submit rosters, find tourneys, work
with treasurer to pay, set up tryouts, etc) - Mike and Steve
Website (Announcements, weather issues, fee payments, Update teams after draft,
etc) - Jason, Carolyn and Steve
Player Agent (Draft process, moving players, balancing) - Jason
Equipment (Ordering, handing out, collecting) - Chris and Ryan
Uniforms (export shirt sizes, ensure we have spares, order, pick up, hand out) - Beth
and Ryan
Cages & Garage (Cleaning, lock maintenance) - Chris and Rick
Weather (Go/No go on games and practices) - Jason and Beth
Secretary: Beth
Sponsorship requests: Bob
Picture coordinator: Jason
Signs: Brett
Tag day solicitor and coordinator: Jason & Dawn

5. 2019 Spring Teams

6. Team Names Match Pro Fastpitch League Names
PRIDE (Royal Blue)
CHARGE (Green)
RACERS (Red)
BANDITS (Orange)

7. Meeting in early April to schedule May games with nearby towns:
OPPONENTS
Other towns will likely be playing with us this year in 8u – 12u, T-ball stays in town
Meeting in early April to schedule May games with nearby towns:
Londonderry Rec
Windham Rec
Pelham Rec
Derry Rec
May schedules will be released in mid-April.

8. 2019 Rec
Teams

9. (Registrations still open)
T-Ball
2 Teams
(Registrations still open)

10. CES Auto T-Ball: PRIDE Gabriela Adams Lillian Dearth Olivia Gosselin
Manager:
Candice Murray
Roster:
Gabriela Adams
Lillian Dearth
Olivia Gosselin
Brielle Lynch-collins
Avery Madison
Sawyer Madison
Hailey Raiche
Eve Wasley
CES Auto T-Ball: PRIDE

11. Wasabi T-Ball: PRIDE Gabriella Fazio Greysen Alexa Claire Fenton
Manager:
Tom Ward
Coaches:
Carolyn Kennedy
Roster:
Greysen Alexa
Gabriella Fazio
Claire Fenton
Bennett Kennedy
Olivia Kennedy
Gabriella Puopolo
Jack Tata
Raegan Ward
Wasabi T-Ball: PRIDE

12. (Registrations Closed)8U
2 Teams
(Registrations Closed)

13. Select Demo 8U: CHARGE Roster: Julia Adams Jenna Beaudoin Manager:
Clara Berlin
Emma Cutuli
Caleigh Hart
Emma Howes
Gianna James
Makenna Kelly
Alana King
Alayna McNamara
Emilie Poirier
Mackenzie Raskow
Ellie Richard
Hadley Rocha
Manager:
Josh Berlin
Coach:
Ryan McNamara
Steve Howes
Paul Cutuli
Kevin Raskow
Select Demo U: CHARGE

14. Santo Insurance 8U: PRIDE
Roster:
Manager:
Josh Frias
Coach:
Beth Frias
Kevin O’Loughlin
Alyson Nawossa
Alexis Andriolo
Amelia Andriolo
Lyla Breton
Braylee Cabral
Chloe Chiasson
Norah Frias
Abigail Littlefield
Madison Martin
Keira Nawossa
Brooke OLoughlin
Shannon Quinn
Emma Sarsfield
Ariana Schindler
Katirose Wisdom
Santo Insurance U: PRIDE

15. (Registrations closed)
10U
3 Teams
(Registrations closed)

16. Dick’s Sporting Goods 10U: CHARGE
Roster:
Manager:
Jason Dailey
Coaches:
Amanda Moreau
Jeff Hurley
Molly Amiss
Ella Berlin
Rhiannon Botelho
Lily Conway
Michaela Dailey
Olivia Gabriel
Lucy Hurley
Gabriella Masse
Ava McKallagat
Neela Overton
Alina Pacaya
Audrina Torrisi
Dick’s Sporting Goods 10U: CHARGE

17. Pat’s Key “N” Lock 10U: PRIDE
Roster:
Manager:
Mike Bolduc
Coach:
Rick Solt
Mike Davenport
Kevin O’Loughlin
Emily Barnes
Avery Bartoszek
Averie Bolduc
Sydney Boyce
Brooke Davenport
Ana Fredrickson
Katherine Houghton
Sienna McCarthy
Lily Moschetto
Shae O'Loughlin
Angelina Racioppi
Miranda Solt
Emelia Thompson
Pat’s Key “N” Lock U: PRIDE

18. T-Bones 10U: RACERS Molly Ammon Adriana Cappuchi Harlee Dipetrillo
Roster:
Manager:
Keith LaBrecque
Coach:
Josh Frias
Molly Ammon
Adriana Cappuchi
Harlee Dipetrillo
Alyson Frias
Kendall Halloran
Madison Harding
Lucy LaBrecque
Bella Partridge
Jenna Slade
Alexandra Torres
Emily Troisi
Isabella Tutrone
T-Bones U: RACERS

19. (Registrations still open)
12U
2 Teams
(Registrations still open)

20. Romano’s Pizzeria 12U: PRIDE
Manager:
Chris Rigazio
Coach:
Dave Boretti
Roster:
Elizabeth Barry
Kallie Blanchet
Jaelyn Boretti
Madison Doyle
Lillian George
Emma Grzasko
Morgan Kelley
Kyleigh Oliveri
Anna Rigazio
Lyndsay Troisi
Romano’s Pizzeria U: PRIDE

21. Copper Door 12U: BANDITS Marissa Berard Mia Contarino Jovanna Flaherty
Roster:
Manager:
Jamie Ruel
Coach:
Chris Ruel
Marissa Berard
Mia Contarino
Jovanna Flaherty
Brooke Gagnon
Natasha Goulet
Alison Joyner
Maryssa LeBlanc
Laura Raymond
Bailey Ruel
Gabriella Thompson
Copper Door U: BANDITS

22. Buddy Ball
Sponsored by:
Hayden’s Handyman
(Bob Schneider)

23. Salem Blue Devils All-Star Teams
2019
Salem Blue Devils All-Star Teams

24. 8U: BLUE DEVILS Roster: Manager:
Currently Working Indoors to Determine Team Makeup
Manager:
Josh Frias
8U: BLUE DEVILS

25. 10U: BLUE DEVILS Roster: Manager: Mike Bolduc Coaches: Amanda Moreau
Keith LaBrecque
Jason Dailey
Kevin O’Loughlin
Mike Davenport
Roster:
Averie Bolduc
Lily Conway
Michaela Dailey
Brooke Davenport
Alyson Frias
Kendall Halloran
Lucy LaBrecque
Gabriella Moreau-Garthe
Lily Moschetto
Shae O’Loughlin
Neela Overton
Emily Troisi
10U: BLUE DEVILS

26. 14U: BLUE DEVILS Coaches: Steve Twombly Brett Grande Ryan McNamara
Frank Jarek
14U: BLUE DEVILS

27. 2019 All Star Tournaments 8U (Likely) 10U (Likely) 14U (Final)
o Londonderry W/S
qualifier:
May 24-26
o Grip N Rip in
Barrington:
June 14-16
o States in Barrington:
June 21-23
o July Invitational TBD
o World Series: July 27-
Aug 2 in Jensen
Beach, FL *If Qualified
10U (Likely)
o Londonderry W/S
qualifier:
May 24-26
o Grip N Rip in Barrington:
June 14-16
o Districts in Barrington
June 28-30
o States in Londonderry:
July 5-7 *If Qualified
o Invitationals TBD
o World Series: July 27 - Aug
2 in Jensen Beach, FL *If
Qualified
14U (Final)
o Billerica June 1–2
o Newburyport June 7-9
o Lowell June 14-16
O States in Manchester
June 21-23
o Wakefield June 28-30
o Woburn July 12-14
o Tewksbury July 19-21
o Laconia July 26-28

28. Guiding Principles Encourage sportsmanship
Understand and respect the rules
Develop modesty in victory and courage in defeat
Control emotions and speech
Encourage a spirit of cooperation and teamwork
Develop our children into real, true citizens

29. ZERO Tolerance Policy
● Coaches who make negative comments or argue shall immediately be ejected from the game. Being ejected carries an automatic two game suspension.
● Players who argue or engage in negative behavior shall be immediately ejected from the game. The player must serve an automatic 1 game suspension.
● Parents / Fans who argue or engage in negative behavior (complaining, yelling, taunting, etc.) shall be removed from the field. Parents must stay in the stands at all times.
● Any activity that becomes physical or involves a physical threat will result in an immediate, indefinite suspension for any adult involved.
● Players involved in any physical misconduct will face a 2 game suspension.
● An umpire’s decision on balls & strikes is FINAL. They are judgment calls and not subject to complaint or debate.
*** See More Detail on the Salem Softball WebSite under “Documents” ***

30. Town Rules No pets are allowed on/around the fields
No smoking is allowed on any school property
No alcohol
No parking on the grass at Soule
No parking in the fire lanes at Woodbury

31. Inclement Weather
Configure your profile on the salemnhsoftball.org website to receive cell phone text messages or messages for schedule changes.
Check the website at salemnhsoftball.org for announcements.
The town can close all fields due to wet weather.
Individual fields may have drainage issues and will be closed while others are open.
You should show up to play unless you have been notified otherwise.
Umpires will stop games in the event of lightning or thunder. Fields must be clear of lightning/thunder for 20 minutes before resuming.

32. Fields Bryan Field at Woodbury Middle School
Salem High Varsity field at Woodbury Middle School
Michaud Field at Woodbury (T-Ball)
Morse Field at Soule School
Lancaster School field

33. Uniforms What is suggested: League Provides:
Game T-Shirt with number and sponsor name for players and coaches.
What you will need:
Game pants & a mouth guard.
What is suggested:
Cleats, Sliding Shorts, Face Guard & Sliding Pad.
A mouth guard is MANDATORY for all players to prevent possible mouth/dental and concussion injuries!!! You should have extras available!
These local retailers sell game pants and mouth guards: Walmart, Target, Olympia Sports, Monkey Sports & Dick’s Sporting Goods.

34. Equipment What the League provides:
Bats, Helmets, Catcher’s Gear, Softballs
What you will need
Fielding glove
What is suggested additionally
Batting gloves
Each team is provided with softballs for the season.
A player may bring her/his own bat, gear, and or helmet. Helmets must have a face mask.
Pitchers, 1B and 3B are REQUIRED to wear a facemask, this is a Babe Ruth rule. Each coach’s bag will have multiple facemasks, but you can buy one yourself for about $40.

35. Division Fundamentals
T-Ball
Stay on the T: Hitting a pitched ball is not fundamental for this level.
Games will move along faster to maintain young player’s interest.
Teaches proper batting, running, fielding, throwing, & basic game elements.
All players bat, even if not playing in the field.
Inning is over after 3 outs OR 5 runs are scored, or everyone bats. 8u
Coach/Machine pitch. This improves defense, keeps the game moving, and matches tournament guidelines. Pitching machines are used in tournaments.
No base stealing is allowed.
Inning is over after 3 outs OR 5 runs are scored. The 6th inning is unlimited scoring.
All players bat, even if not playing in the field
Potential Pitchers and Catchers are encouraged to start taking outside lessons and attend clinics to develop pitching and catching skills.

36. Division Fundamentals
Introduces stealing and sliding.
Uses Babe Ruth rules from the rule book.
Emphasizes correct throwing, fielding and batting.
Inning is over after 3 outs OR 5 runs are scored. Unlimited 6th inning.
All players bat, even if not in the game.
Standings are kept and used for seeding in the playoffs.
If you aren’t safe at certain positions, you won’t be put there.
If you aren’t taking pitching lessons, or don’t have the ability to throw strikes via legal pitching methods, you’re unlikely to pitch.
If you need names of instructors for pitching lessons, see a board member after the assembly
12u:
Concept of dropped third strike.
Emphasizes situational play & uses Babe Ruth rules from the rule book.
Continues emphasis on correct throwing, fielding and batting.
Inning is over after 3 outs OR 5 runs are scored. Unlimited 7th inning.

37. Salem NH Softball Website
See schedules and changes
Confirm your contact information
Receive s & text messages of changes/weather cancellations
Website enhances communication and dissemination of information

38. Scheduling Plans
Practices will start as soon as the town clears us to use the fields. We are aiming for the week of April 15th to start practices and scrimmages, then practices over vacation, then games with other towns in May. We may add in-town games before April vacation if the fields are open sooner than expected.
Field Clean up / Equipment Pick up Day: Sat April 13
Bring rakes, wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms, leaf blower, grasping tools, trash bags, tie wraps and gloves if possible.
Playoffs June for 8u-12u.

39. Other Key Dates Tag Days: April 5-7
You can choose your location and time online again this year, first come first served.
Stay tuned for signup date & time
Dress for the weather, as you will be outside
Where to meet:
The Blockhouse behind Woodbury School
Check in 15 minutes before your scheduled time
When you are done:
Return to the blockhouse & check out. Hand in your container
Can I opt out? Is it mandatory?
Yes you can opt out, but you must pay a $60 fee to make up for the money we’d lose by you not tagging.

40. Safety: Priority #1!

41. Concussions: What a player reports:
Headache or “pressure” in head
Nauseous/vomiting
Balance problems/dizziness
Double or blurred vision
Light and/or noise sensitivity
Feels sluggish, hazy, foggy
Confused
Trouble focusing/ staying on task
“I feel down” or “I just don’t feel right”

42. Hydration Dress appropriately WATER and Gatorade
Water is only appropriate for up to 50 minutes of play time in the heat. >50 mins need to replace electrolytes
Light snack of carbs (cereal, wheat bread, oatmeal, pasta, vegetables, fruit) before play
If you are thirsty, you are ALREADY dehydrated

43. DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON
Heat Exhaustion/Heat Stroke….What to Do:
Move person to flat, cool, shaded area
Remove excess clothing
Spray/douse with water (evaporation is your friend to bring down temperature!)
Ice packs to underarms, forehead
Elevate legs
Give fluids if conscious
DO NOT GIVE FLUIDS TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON

44. First Aid Kits are in every coach’s bag
Every player needs to fill out a medical form that the coach retains in case of emergency (Will be ed this week.)
Tell your coach if your child has an allergy or medical condition, and if she carries an Epi-Pen.
Monitor your child for injury/condition
Help in an emergency: get the kit, call 911 if needed, direct EMS to area

45. AWARDS!!

46. Larry Keber Award
Given to a person or group who has gone above and beyond to help make the Salem Girls Softball League even better.
Named after a true
gentleman who spent
countless hours teaching
the youth of Salem the
game of softball and the
art of pitching.

47. The winner of the
2019 Larry Keber Award is…

48. Ryan McNamara!

49. Caring, Support, & Dedication.
Presidential Award
The Presidential Award is chosen by the League President, to honor a person or group who exemplifies the meaning behind Salem NH Softball:
Caring, Support, & Dedication.

50. The 2019 Presidential Award winner is…

51. Bob Schneider!

52. Special Thanks To Our 2019 Sponsors…
** Scoreboard Sponsor**
Pat’s Key “N” Lock
**Grand Slam Sponsor**
Select Demo
Santo Insurance
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Romano’s Pizzeria
CES Auto Repair
Wasabi
T-Bones
Copper Door
Hayden’s Handyman

53. Raffles

54. See a Board Member After The Assembly
Questions?
See a Board Member After The Assembly