Coach's Page

Documents

	Title
	Practice Field Permit
	SLCAA Tournament Entry Form
	Batting Cage Permit
	2012 Ranking Form
	Away Scheduling Times

Coach's Links

2012 Age Groups

MLB Rule Book

SLCAA Rules

SLCAA Website

Team Registration

Tournament Registration

USSSA Rules

New 2012 Bat Rule

New 2012 Bat Rule: Section 10.09 The official baseball bat shall be round in cross section for the entire length of the bat, straight in length from end to end, and smooth surfaced in the hitting area. The maximum diameter is two and three quarters inches (2 3/4") and the maximum length is thirty-six inches (36"). Any material to improve the grip may be used for a distance not to exceed eighteen inches (18") from the handle end. The bat shall be constructed of wood, aluminum, or any other material or combination of materials. All non-wooden bats for ages 14U and under are required to be rated "BPF 1.15". It is the responsibility of the team to provide documentation from the manufacturer to verify that an unlabeled bat meets the BPF 1.15 requirement. In addition all bats for ages 15U and above must conform to the National Federation of High School Associations’ bat limitations. The NFHSA regulations are the sole discretion of that body and are subject to change at anytime without notice from SLCAA.

Coach's Reference

ESA offers baseball and softball player and team registration for age groups 8U to HS. Teams play in Eureka and at other SLCAA member parks ( http://www.stlcaa.teammania.net/home-ctrl.do ). SLCAA follows the USSSA rules for baseball and ASA rules for Softball

All Coaches:

All coaches and assistant coaches must have a background criminal check on record. Forms should be turned into the league coordinator. Background Check

New Coaches:

To register a team for the first time you simply "Purchase" a Team Registration located on the Team Registration Page. Complete all requested information and "Check Out". There is no fee to be a coach, the term purchase is simply a way to describe the transaction so your team can be loaded into our system. As a coach, you and 2 assistants are exempted from work duty. After you complete your team registration you will be directed to a series of links where you will enter your expected roster, exempt your coaches and other required tasks.

Returning Coaches:

Your team will not be automatically added to the current season. You must re-register you team as if it were new. You will also need to enter your expected roster and exempt your coaches from work duty.

Practice Field Reservations

All practice fields are reserved through the Eureka Parks and recreation department. Print a Practice Field Permit Application (pdf) and fax or mail it to the Parks and Recreation Department. ESA teams can begin requesting practice fields beginning in January. Non-ESA teams will be allowed to reserve fields beginning February 1. The permits will be handled on a first come, first serve basis. There is a $15.00 light fee (payable to ESA) for night time use of fields 1 and 4.

Batting Cage Reservations

Print a Batting Cage Permit Application (pdf) and fax or mail it to the Parks and Recreation Department.

Registration

Team and Player registration for all leagues is available on the Registration Page .

Roster Forms

2011 8U - HS Roster Forms - USSSA Roster (Boys) / Girls Softball Roster

2012 Boys 8U-14U Age Groups

Age Level	From	To
8 & Under	5/1/2003	4/30/2004
9 & Under	5/1/2002	4/30/2003
10 & Under	5/1/2001	4/30/2002
11 & Under	5/1/2000	4/30/2001
12 & Under	5/1/1999	4/30/2000
13 & Under	5/1/1998	4/30/1999
14 & Under	5/1/1997	4/30/1998

2012 Girls Softball Age Groups

Age Level	From	To
8 & Under	1/1/2003	12/31/2003
9 & Under	1/1/2002	12/31/2002
10 & Under	1/1/2001	12/31/2001
11 & Under	1/1/2000	12/31/2000
12 & Under	1/1/1999	12/31/1999
13 & Under	1/1/1998	12/31/1998
14 & Under	1/1/1997	12/31/1997

Baseball Rankings

Eureka, as a member of the St. Louis County Athletic Association offering the following levels of Baseball competition:

National- The highest level of competition available. Teams in this division are normally considered select because they control all aspects of their rosters and will often play over 40 games a year.

American- This is a mid-level of competition. Teams in this division are normally considered semi-select because they control most aspects of their rosters and will generally play between 20-30 games a year.

Continental- This is the recreational level of competition. Teams in this division tend to be designed more for skill development and will often complete their rosters from association draft pools.

Within each of the above classifications there are generally three sub-levels;

Blue-Highest level

Red- Mid level

White-Lowest level

Each coach is required to complete a ranking form each year where an assessment of their team is made. Ranking forms are due to the Boys Coordinator (see calendar for deadline) and submitted to the SLCAA board for final ranking.