1. Discussed the possibility of more fields and time. Possibility of more games brought up the topic of double headers.
a. Confirmed that the fields will be open starting April 24th. Still waiting to receive our field permits, still unsure of the extra slot. Edison will confirm since he’s waiting for the invoices.
b. Discussed losing a week of play at beginning of season since we didn’t obtain extra slot yet. All were in agreement to follow last year’s schedule with the flexibility of adding double headers if we can get the time slot.
2. All Star Game discussed. It didn’t happen last year due to all the rain-outs and having to use those empty slots to make up games. All were in agreement to keep the All Star Game on hold until later in season (decision will be based on availability and will entail only a game, no festivities).
3. Rosters:
a. Discussed the lack of last year’s definitive date for submitting rosters. Established that a definite date, for both beginning and midseason will be stated before season begins.
b. All new rosters for the new season are to be submitted to Yahaira by Friday, April, 22nd. She will email captains a roster template, only need full name, jersey # and photo (phone numbers and email address not necessary)
c. Photos! You must submit photos with your initial roster. If for some reason it’s close to deadline and you know you won’t have the photo until game day, please make sure to inform Yahaira ahead of time. Some flexibility will be made but player MUSTb> already be on the roster by deadline.
d. The Midseason Roster changes will be the month of JUNE. That’s’ from June 1st to 30th.u> That should give you ample time to make the changes you need and submit the necessary information.
4. Jerseys. The lack of enforcement was discussed. As stated in the rules, all teams must be in uniform. There will be no exceptions. It does not matter if it’s an old jersey as long as it’s the correct team and the appropriate jersey #. There will be some flexibility for those players entering in midseason only, since it takes a while to order new jerseys.
5. Waivers – ALL teams must submit signed waivers to Yahaira. There is a pdf available on the website but she will also email it to the captains. A player cannot play without having one on file. If you submitted it last year It is still on file.
6. BUDGET. Discussed the budget and the need to increase the league fees in order to cover all the necessary expenses due to inflation. All in agreement to increase the league fees per team to $1200. League fees are due before the beginning of the season.
a. Mike Boland volunteered to research and get back to the Executive board on the possibility of opening a non-profit bank account for the league.
7. MASKS. League was informed by umpire, James, that he will not allow catchers to play without a mask. League will be providing masks for all teams. Please inform Edison if you need a mask and/or bases as some teams still don’t have their own. They will be provided.
8. WEBSITE - besides the roster requirements, Stats are not required to be entered by all teams. It is the responsibility of each team to decide if they would like to enter stats, but not at all required. All were in agreement.
9. Discussed open Executive Board Positions: Commissioner and Vice President
a. Perry was voted in as new President at our Executive Board meeting on 2/27/11.
b. Chris Sanchez was nominated by Perry for Commissioner. All in agreement unanimously to vote Chris in.
c. Joey Rivera was nominated for Vice President position. All in agreement unanimously to vote Joey in.
d. Established that decisions made at meetings will hold up for the season and any other decisions that might come up can be made at the discretion of the Executive Board.
The New Executive Board:bp>
President: Perry Schmergel (Lazy Sunday)
Vice President: Joey Rivera (Pops & Lock)
Commissioner: Chris Sanchez (La Tribu)
Treasurer: Edison Aulestia (Pachangas)
Secretary: Yahaira Morlas (The Warriors)
10. Championship Game – discussed the options that came up last minute last year. Whether we should have one 9-inning game and consolation game or 3 games series. Majority vote was to keep the 9-inning game. Consolation game if there’s time and if teams involved want to play it.
Meeting ended at 12:16pm.
Minutes to 2/27/10 Meeting
(added February 27, 2010)
Minutesb>
Team captains Meeting February 27, 2010
I Sign In sheetb>
At the beginning of the meeting a sign in sheet was passed out to establish the captain of each team:
Brendan Sexton (Universal)
Perry Schmergel (Lazy Sunday)
Ronny Quevedo (La Tribu)
John George (Panthers)
Alejandro Perez (Shock & Awe)
Jose Polanco (Pachangas)
Athena Castillo (Warriors) Via tele-conference
Others attending and participating in the meeting:u>
Yahaira Morlas (Communications) Via tele-conference
Mirdul Malhotra (President)
Edison Aulestia (Secretary / Treasurer)
Jude Kiernan (Commissioner)
Christian Sanchez (Co-captain/Observer, La Tribu)
Mike (Co-captain/Observer, Lazy Sunday)
Absent: Pops N’ Locks
President Malhotra welcomed everyone to the NY Ball Winter meeting. He informed the captains that the executive board had conference call a week earlier, which had set the agenda for the meeting.
The seven attending captains will each be responsible for one team vote for the duration of the meeting.
II League Waiversb>
It was agreed that it was time to get a new waiver signed by every player on every team. There has been no organized effort to collect waivers in years and it is essential to protect the league from liability in the unfortunate event of a mishap or accident. Therefore, everyone will be required to sign before they take the field, Jude and Yahaira will distribute forms to team captains and collect them before the first game of the season. As has been the custom for the past few seasons, j-peg photos of players new to the league must be submitted to Yahaira for posting, to insure the integrity of each teams roster
III League Reorganizationb>
1. New Teamsi>b>
Mirdul informed the captains that the Monstars are leaving NY Ball. In order to keep the league at eight teams, Mirdul announced that he and Alex were leaving La Tribu to form a new team: Shock and Awe
2. Abolishing Divisionsi>b>
The executive board unanimously agreed to reorganize the league. The division system will be abolished with playoff seating (which will continue to include six teams) to be determined by win/loss record.
IV Status of the All Star Gameb>
Last year, due to weather the all-star game was cancelled. Mirdul lead a discussion about whether to schedule a game this year, or use the time to schedule more league games. Also discussed was the home run derby, if it should be modified or cancelled.
Vote:u> to keep the all-star game and home run derby part of the season schedule.
Result:u> 5 For, 1 Against, 1 Abstention
Some specific agreements about the event this year:up>
1. An effort will be made to schedule the game 2/3 through the season (preferable in August)
2. Each team will select 3 guys and 1 girl for representation.
3. With divisions abolished, teams will be divided according to their record, odds vs. evens.
4. For the home run derby entry will be limited to two participants per team.
V Rule Changeb>
During the conference call, the executive board voted to change the 10-foot rule. Previously, when a woman was at bat, outfielders were required to stand 10 feet off the infield dirt, prior to contact. At the captains meeting a proposal was made that outfielders should be required to stand 15 feet off the infield grass, for everyone, regardless of gender.
Vote:u> To require all outfielders to stand 15 feet off the infield dirt (North Meadow Field 8) prior to contact.
Result:u> 6 For, 1 Against
VI Vice Presidential Electionb>
After two years of exceptional service, Brian Andre is leaving New York and his position of vice president of NY Ball. It was proposed that we should immediately elect a new Vice President.
Vote:u> to elect a new vice president.
Result:u> 4 votes Perry Schmergel, 3 votes Chris Sanchez
VII Expansion and Schedulingb>
It was agreed that league expansion be tabled for another year, a discussion began about how the season schedule would be constructed. President Malhotra informed the captains that our time on the field begins April 11th and several suggestions were presented. The following principles were accepted by the majority, and would be considered guidelines when drafting the summer schedule.
1. Each team plays 14 games.
2. Doubleheaders will be introduced to the schedule.
3. If possible, before the season and on holidays (Memorial Day, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Fourth of July) regular season games will not be scheduled. The field would be available to anyone in the league at that time for general practice.
VIII League Feesb>
Will remain $1000, due March 31st payable and sent to:
Edison Aulestia
12 Michael Ct.
Centereach, NY 11720
IX Adjournment b>
It was agreed that Executive Board will have new elections next year and the meeting was adjourned.
Winter meeting
(added January 20, 2008)
WINTER MEETING, Sunday, January 20th, 2008
* New Divisions:b>u> We switched up the divisions. In division one we have: Panthers, Pachangas, Lazy Sunday and Warriors. In division two we have: Pops & Locks, Tribu, Universal and Monstarz. There is a proposal on the table to rename the divisions. How about Grapefruit and Cactus league?
* Unlimited players in the lineup:b>u> Teams are allowed to add as many players as they want to their batting order. If you have over 12 batters, a female batter must bat in one of the first 10 slots.
* Playoff format:b>u> 6 teams will make the playoffs. Format to be determined when we receive field permits.
* Preliminary rosters/photos and league fee duesb>u>will be due on Feb 28th. League fee to be determined when we receive field permits.
* We will continue to use the same balls as last year
* each team can only have 4 infielders and a pitcher (and a catcher) on the infield dirt. Outfielders have to stay on the grass until the ball is hit.
* Forfeiting games:b>up> If you forfeit one game you get a warning.
If you forfeit a second game your team must pay $75.
If you miss a third game your team is now subject to league expulsion. The board will vote at the end of the year to decide whether or not your team is in or out for the following season. Teams must pay a $75 fee for every game forfeited after the first.
* We decided that we will increase the female minimum in 2009.
* We are going to cut our party expenses so that we can hire two umpires for each game.
* Champions take away a $700 cash prize to do what ever they wish with it
* Executive Board members will remain the same. Only difference is, Jude has been appointed co-commisioner with Ken. They still combine for only one vote during board meetings.
Meeting Minutes 1/27/07
(added February 12, 2007)
I. Call to orderb>u>
E. Aulestia called to order the regular meeting of the NY Ball Softball League at 11:15am on January 27, 2007 in the office of Jose Polanco located at 255 Broadway, NY, NY 10007.
II. Roll callb>u>
E. Aulestia, Secretary passed around a sign up sheet. The following people were present: E. Aulestia, J. Rivera, B. Antore, A. Castillo, Y. Morlas, J. Jerez, R. Berroa, Alfonso P., Danny ??, K. Bermudez (tele-con), A. Lora, J. Polanco, L. Rivera (Pops & Locks), J. Powell, J. McIlvain
III. Approval of minutes from last meetingb>u>
E. Aulestia, Secretary no minutes approval.
IV. Introduction, Announce New Board and Open Positionsb>u>
J. Rivera welcomed everyone to the meeting of the NY Ball Softball League.
• Announcement of new Board: J. Rivera, President; E. Aulestia, Secretary/Treasurer; K. Bermudez, Commissioner
• Announcement of new Board Members: Y. Morlas, Communications/PR; B. Andre, Vice Chair
V. Announce Team Representativesb>u>
• Team Representatives for 2007 are: A. Castillo, Warriors; A. Lora, Pachangas; A. Perez, La Tribu; J. Georges, Panthers; J. Powell, Lazy Sunday; D. ??, Heavy Hitterz; J. McIlvain, Universal; L. Rivera, Pops & Locks
VI. 2006 Season Wrap-Upb>u>
• J. Rivera congratulated the Panthers as the 2006 Champions.
• Consensus that 13 games were enough for each team
• Games were scheduled too late causing games to be shortened because of light
• Grace periods not enforced and certain rules were not clear creating confusion
• Allstar and Championship games were not well attended
• Not clear process of identifying players on rosters
VII. 2007 Fields and Schedulesb>u>
• R. Berroa informed board that he submitted field request that doubles the amount of games (26/team) we received last year. The contact person at the parks department is Christopher Rodriguez.
• The request was for 8 hour slots at the north meadow in central park on Sundays (11am – 7pm)
• Expect field results in mid-February
Action Itembi> – R. Berroa to update K. Bermudez and B. Andre about status of request.i>
BUDGETb>u>
No final 2006 budget was submitted. ALL finances were handled by R. Berroa.
Action Itembi> – R. Berroa to submit final budget, close any open accounts bearing NY Ball name and supply board with proof of such closure.i>
VIII. 2007 Season - Leagueu>
UMPIRINGb>
The board voted to continue having official umpiring for all games, including All star, playoffs and championship games. Coordination will be by Vice-Chair.
UNIFORMSb>
The league will require the following items on ALL uniforms, irrespective of style or color:
• number (#) to identify a player on a roster
• league “PATCH”. The patch should appear in any of the following areas: left/right shoulder; left/right sleeve; back collar center
• caps are optional
• Teams are responsible for their own style and cost of uniforms
• If player number and website photos DO NOT match that team will forfeit the game. It’s up to each team manager to manage their and the other teams rosters
• Players are ineligible to play until their picture is matched to their corresponding number on the website
EXPANSIONb>
The above item was table until the league gets official schedule from parks department. If enough slots are available the league will expand based on first-come-first-basis. The President will maintain a list of interested teams.
STATISTICSb>
Each team will be required to keep their team statistics and will be mandatory for them to upload them onto the league website. Y. Morlas will monitor and help teams to keep them updated.
WEB PAGEb>
The official webpage for the league will be http://www.esportsdesk.com/index.cfm
Budget/Deadline Teleconference
(added January 22, 2006)
