BASEBALL / SOFTBALL
St. Joseph started offering Baseball and Softball in 2004. 2009 will be our first season in the West County district of CYC (Catholic Youth Council) for 1st though 8th grade. An in-house co-ed training league is available for PreK and K boys and girls. The season starts in April and can go to August depending on the grade level.
The purpose of this program is to build the parish community while providing a Christian and fun environment for learning the game and playing as a team.

 

 

Instructional:
Pre-K (4 and 5 years old, must be 4 by April 1 of the current season)
- No game schedule, designed for first year players who are not ready for full games.
- Run by members of the committee with lots of parental involvement.
- Will consist of 6-8 sessions depending on weather, all at St. Joseph.
- Focuses on the basics of the game, short games will be played each week.

Pre-K through K (5 and 6 years old, must be 5 by January 1 of the current season)
- Machine or coach pitched with a tee utilized after 6 pitches.
- All games are at St. Joseph.
- Season goes from April and ends in June.
- 8-10 players on a team
- Emphasis is on understanding position and making outs, 3 outs or 5 runs per inning
- Hitters will be encouraged to run as many bases as they can in order to allow the other team to make a play.
- Most games will be on Saturday mornings
- Teams will be co-ed unless enough register for boys and girls leagues

1^st and 2^nd grade
- Coach pitched.
- Home games are at St. Joseph.
- Season goes from April and ends in June or early July, 10 games weather permitting.

Intermediate:
3^rd - 4^th grade
- Players learn to pitch, no coach pitching, stealing introduced in 4^th grade.
- Home games will be at St. Joseph.
- Season goes from April and ends in early July (10-12 games). Teams can participate in CYC tournaments if available.

Advanced:
5^th - 8^th Grade
- Home games will be at St. Joseph.
- Regular season goes from April and ends in early July (12 games usually). If teams qualify there are playoffs that can go into August.

CYC sponsors a night at Busch Stadium. Each year all CYC teams in the St. Louis area go as a group, which includes the kids walking in a parade with coaches on the field before the game. Tickets are available at a reduced rate.

General Information:
The season will start in April and may run into July. We are in the CYC West County District. Further information can be found at www.cycstl.net or www.westcountybaseball.com . If you are interested in being a coach, helping out or have any questions please contact Brian Beveridge at (636) 207-1307.

Coaches:
Anyone interested in coaching must complete the following (only head coaches do #4):
1. Attend Protecting God's Children Training Class
2. Agree with and sign the Code of Ethics form
3. Complete the Background Screening - Worker Registration form
4. Attend the Coaching to Make a Positive Difference Class (K-High School Head Coaches, card received for attending is your CYC card)
5. Every coach and every assistant coach needs to have a CYC card

Protecting God's Children

· This is a mandatory requirement for all head coaches, assistant coaches and parent volunteers. This is a one time only class.

Code of Ethical Conduct Form

· Head coaches and assistant coaches must sign and return the Commitment to Ethical Conduct form. This is the last page of the Code of Ethical Conduct for Clergy, Employees and Volunteers working with Minors form. Read the document, print the last page, sign it, date it, and send it to:

St. Joseph Parish Office
Attn: Maureen Heitmann
567 St Joseph Lane
Manchester Mo 63021

Background Screening

· Head coaches and assistant coaches must complete and return to the St. Joseph Parish Office the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Family Care Safety Worker Registration form along with a copy of your Social Security Card. You only need to submit the form one time. However,we will request the background check every two years for as long as you are coaching at St. Joseph. Drop it off at the Parish office or Send it to:

St. Joseph Parish Office
Attn: Maureen Heitmann
567 St Joseph Lane
Manchester Mo 63021

Coaching to Make a Positive Difference

· Head coaches of teams in Kindergarten through High School are required to attend the "Coaching to Make a Positive Difference" class. This class is a good introduction to coaching in general, practice organization and so forth. Attendance one time is good for life. This class is optional for assistant coaches.

CYC Card

· Every coach and every assistant coach needs to have a CYC card along with every player who is currently in 5th grade and up. Adults need a driver's license or passport, children need a birth certificate or baptismal certificate (must have birth date on it). These cards cost $3.00 for coaches and players. Coach's card never expires and players expire in 7 years.

For additional information contact:
Paul Counts - 636-391-3626 - paul@countsandassociates.com