1. 2014 BANTAM AA MEETING

2. WELCOME Coaching Staff – John Saunders – Head Coach – Dominic Burry – Assistant Coach – Brandon Jackson – Assistant Coach – Team Manager Required Information Package Website – www.sport.ca/2014pmbbantamaa www.sport.ca/2014pmbbantamaa – www.sport.ca/pmb www.sport.ca/pmb

3. ALL STAR PROGRAM Commitment and Expectations Evaluations Forms Financial Details – All Star Fee - $125 per Player Total =$1500 Provincials = $350 Hat, Jersey, Socks = $700 Bats, Balls, Catcher’s Gear, Batting Supplies = $400

4. SAMPLE PRACTICE

5. TOURNAMENTS Provincials August 29-31 - Pepsi Bantam AA - Mount Pearl September 12-14 - Atlantic Bantam AA - Nova Scotia (Team who wins Provin) Invitationals July 11-13 - Mary Tavenor Memorial Tournament - Corner Brook July 18-20 - Festival of Baseball - St. John's Aug. 8-10 - Bantam AA All Star Invitational Tournament- St. John’s

6. SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook and Twitter Accounts

7. TEAM GUIDELINES Practices – 15 minutes before start – Please email if can not attend – Unexcused absents or excessive missing could lead to removal – Appropriate Dress and Water Games – 30 minutes before a game – Dress – Team Hat, Jersey, Grey Pants, Black Belt

8. TEAM GUIDELINES (C) Equipment – Bats, Balls, and Catcher’s Gear Supplied – Refrain from using other Player’s Bats, Batting Helmets, and Batting Gloves Required – Batting Helmet, Jock, Cleats, Glove, Bat(optional), Batting Gloves (optional) – Some sample sites for equipment

9. JERSEYS

10. HOODIES

11. CHALLENGER BASEBALL

13. WHAT IS CHALLENGER BASEBALL What is Challenger Baseball … ? Well, it is probably the most rewarding organized baseball activity you will find out there. Challenger Baseball is the program that allows children with cognitive or physical disabilities the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of playing baseball, in an environment that caters to their very special needs. Our philosophy is very simple : “play, just for fun !!” You can’t beat it.

15. The “game” is played in a safe, recreational environment, where no score is kept. Able-bodied “Buddies” are assigned (one on one) to each participant. These Buddies are “mentors” to the Challenger players, and assist with their involvement in the game. Pushing wheelchairs around the basepath, assisting players in how to hold the bat and swing, or providing protection for the Challenger player from a batted ball, are just a few of the ways the Buddies offer a better experience for the participants in Challenger Baseball.

16. Each participant is treated like every other player in the conventional baseball program. All players are on a team, and are outfitted in uniforms and use the same equipment. A team picture is a must for Challenger Baseball, as it is in the other divisions … team party to finish the season … a team trophy … they are all part of the Challenger Baseball “experience” for every child that plays… Last but not least, the smiles are plentiful and free !! The joy on the face of each participant in Challenger Baseball, makes you realize just how much fun they are having. No more all star pressures!! No more playing time issues!! Everyone just has fun … kind of what baseball is supposed to be all about.

17. If you would like to learn more about Challenger Baseball, check out our National Website: http://www.challengerbaseball.ca/ Provincial Website www.leaguelineup.com/challengerbaseballnl or contact the Provincial Challenger Baseball Coordinator, John Saunders, at (709)691-5785 or (709)781-0596 or email: jsaunder@mun.ca