MINUTES FOR 2012 LEAGUE MEETINGS:
SHBL MINUTES FOR LEAGUE MEETING - APRIL 2nd, 2012
Present: John Masterson, Tara Harrison, Gerry Masterson, Dave McCambridge, Reg Abrams, Matt Richardson, Jordy Brant, Boyd Sullivan, Aaron Hunter, Chris Murphy, Todd John and Brian Kring.
The minutes for the August 1, 2011 meeting were read and approved.
New rule books were handed out to each team rep. Our South Hastings baseball rules will be followed first then the new Baseball Canada rule books will be consulted when there is a situation that doesn’t fall under our South Hastings baseball rules.
Motion was put forth to change the playoff format so there is only an overall winner. Everyone will make the playoffs and there will be no ‘B’ division playoffs. Motion was discussed and will be voted on at the next meeting.
Dave McCambridge is back as Umpire in Chief. Umpire fees will stay the same as last year with $45.00 for the plate umpire and $35.00 for the base umpire. It was also proposed that there be 3 umpires during the ‘A’ finals. This will be voted on at the next meeting.
The 2012 season will begin earlier with the first game being Melrose at Tal Trees on May 8 at 7pm. There will be 8 teams returning to the league this year: Electrical Utilities Contracting, Latta Rivermen, Master Bedroom Brewers,
Melrose Shamrocks, Melrose Tal Trees, Shannonville Hawks, Tyendinaga Mudhens and Uens Pole Line. All teams will play their home games out of Melrose with the exception of Latta which will play their home games at the diamond in Thurlow on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm.
John stressed that scheduled games that are cancelled MUST be re-scheduled within 2 weeks of the cancelled game. Teams are to call Tara to re-schedule these games as well as the rain out games.
Darcy Masterson will be constructing the website again this year. Anyone wanting to find out any info about our league can find us at www.southhastingsbaseballleague.com . The website address will be put on the schedules this year. Darcy has asked that one representative from each team provide him with an email address so he can add them as a contributor to the page which will give them access to provide scores and cancellations and any
other information about their team they feel is necessary.
Gerry stated that there is $1800.00 in the bank as of the last bank statement.
Player’s Lists and money will be due at the June meeting. Teams will pay $100 for insurance and $25 per player.
Meeting adjourned!
Next meeting: April 16th, 2012 – 7pm Thurlow Rec Centre.
Present: John Masterson, Tara Harrison, Gerry Masterson, Dave McCambridge, Reg Abrams, Matt Richardson, Jordy Brant, Boyd Sullivan, Aaron Hunter, Chris Murphy, Todd John and Brian Kring.
The minutes for the August 1, 2011 meeting were read and approved.
New rule books were handed out to each team rep. Our South Hastings baseball rules will be followed first then the new Baseball Canada rule books will be consulted when there is a situation that doesn’t fall under our South Hastings baseball rules.
Motion was put forth to change the playoff format so there is only an overall winner. Everyone will make the playoffs and there will be no ‘B’ division playoffs. Motion was discussed and will be voted on at the next meeting.
Dave McCambridge is back as Umpire in Chief. Umpire fees will stay the same as last year with $45.00 for the plate umpire and $35.00 for the base umpire. It was also proposed that there be 3 umpires during the ‘A’ finals. This will be voted on at the next meeting.
The 2012 season will begin earlier with the first game being Melrose at Tal Trees on May 8 at 7pm. There will be 8 teams returning to the league this year: Electrical Utilities Contracting, Latta Rivermen, Master Bedroom Brewers,
Melrose Shamrocks, Melrose Tal Trees, Shannonville Hawks, Tyendinaga Mudhens and Uens Pole Line. All teams will play their home games out of Melrose with the exception of Latta which will play their home games at the diamond in Thurlow on Wednesday nights at 7:30pm.
John stressed that scheduled games that are cancelled MUST be re-scheduled within 2 weeks of the cancelled game. Teams are to call Tara to re-schedule these games as well as the rain out games.
Darcy Masterson will be constructing the website again this year. Anyone wanting to find out any info about our league can find us at www.southhastingsbaseballleague.com . The website address will be put on the schedules this year. Darcy has asked that one representative from each team provide him with an email address so he can add them as a contributor to the page which will give them access to provide scores and cancellations and any
other information about their team they feel is necessary.
Gerry stated that there is $1800.00 in the bank as of the last bank statement.
Player’s Lists and money will be due at the June meeting. Teams will pay $100 for insurance and $25 per player.
Meeting adjourned!
Next meeting: April 16th, 2012 – 7pm Thurlow Rec Centre.
SHBL MINUTES FOR LEAGUE MEETING - APRIL 16, 2012
Present: John Masterson, Tara Harrison, Gerry Masterson, Reg Abrams, George Foote, Aaron Hunter, Adam Dutton,
Matt Richardson, Chris Murphy, Darcy Masterson, Boyd Sullivan.
The minutes for the April 2nd, 2012 meeting were read and approved.
Name change : Tal Trees are now going by Melrose Tal Trees Ascent.
Field conditions will be determined by 3pm of game day by Jim Uens. He can be contacted at 613-968-0441.
If after 4pm it starts to rain it will be the home teams decision.
New flags will be ordered to display at the field which will be approximately $400.
Teams can pick up their baseballs at Four Season Sports from Bob Reid.
The Rick Miles Memorial Trophy (Championship Trophy) will be changed to the Thornton Portt Memorial Trophy. The league will buy a new trophy to support
this change.
Schedule : Each team will play 20 games with the Mudhens playing a 14 game schedule ; Home and Home series with each team.
Motion put forth requesting that all teams play for the championship trophy with no "B" division. Motion was discussed and voted on. Vote tied 3-3. Due to
the absence of a representative from Shannonville a re-vote will be done at the next meeting due to the fact that John feels the teams should make the final
decision; not him.
Next meeting will be in a week and ALL representatives are to attend!!!
Motion put forth requesting that number of regular season games played to be eligible for playoffs be changed back to 6. Motion was discussed and voted on.
Unanimous decision in favor of this.
Players must play 6 regular season games to be eligible to play in the
playoffs!!!!
New Business :
-Motion was put forth to have an 80th Year Kick-off Banquet at the beginning of the season next year. All teams would play
on opening day with a banquet to follow. This is something for teams to think about and will be discussed at future meeting.
-Motion put forth to change the voting system for League Awards so all players in the league would get a vote. This is also something for teams to
think about and will be brought up again and future meeting.
Shannonville has be fined $50.00 for not showing up to the meeting!!
Meeting adjourned!!
Next meeting: April 23rd, 2012 - 7pm Thurlow Rec Centre
Matt Richardson, Chris Murphy, Darcy Masterson, Boyd Sullivan.
The minutes for the April 2nd, 2012 meeting were read and approved.
Name change : Tal Trees are now going by Melrose Tal Trees Ascent.
Field conditions will be determined by 3pm of game day by Jim Uens. He can be contacted at 613-968-0441.
If after 4pm it starts to rain it will be the home teams decision.
New flags will be ordered to display at the field which will be approximately $400.
Teams can pick up their baseballs at Four Season Sports from Bob Reid.
The Rick Miles Memorial Trophy (Championship Trophy) will be changed to the Thornton Portt Memorial Trophy. The league will buy a new trophy to support
this change.
Schedule : Each team will play 20 games with the Mudhens playing a 14 game schedule ; Home and Home series with each team.
Motion put forth requesting that all teams play for the championship trophy with no "B" division. Motion was discussed and voted on. Vote tied 3-3. Due to
the absence of a representative from Shannonville a re-vote will be done at the next meeting due to the fact that John feels the teams should make the final
decision; not him.
Next meeting will be in a week and ALL representatives are to attend!!!
Motion put forth requesting that number of regular season games played to be eligible for playoffs be changed back to 6. Motion was discussed and voted on.
Unanimous decision in favor of this.
Players must play 6 regular season games to be eligible to play in the
playoffs!!!!
New Business :
-Motion was put forth to have an 80th Year Kick-off Banquet at the beginning of the season next year. All teams would play
on opening day with a banquet to follow. This is something for teams to think about and will be discussed at future meeting.
-Motion put forth to change the voting system for League Awards so all players in the league would get a vote. This is also something for teams to
think about and will be brought up again and future meeting.
Shannonville has be fined $50.00 for not showing up to the meeting!!
Meeting adjourned!!
Next meeting: April 23rd, 2012 - 7pm Thurlow Rec Centre
SHBL MINUTES FOR LEAGUE MEETING - APRIL 23, 2012
Present : John Masterson, Tara Harrison, Dave McCambridge, Reg Abrams, George Foote, Kyle Reid, Darcy Masterson, Marcus Sullivan, Boyd Sullivan, Aaron Hunter, Chris Murphy
Purpose of Meeting to re-vote on playoff format.
Option #1 : Every team plays for the Championship Trophy!
Option #2 : Playoffs stay the same!
Options #3 : Top 4 teams make the playoffs!
Options were again discussed and voted on. Option #1 was passed on a vote of 4-3 in favor. Shannonville rep was again absent but John had been talking to them and was told how they were going to vote so that vote was used.
All teams will make the playoffs and play for the Thornton Portt Memorial Championship Trophy!
Format will be 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6, and 4 vs. 5.
The Gerald Walsh Trophy for the "B" Champion with now be awarded to the team which finishes 1st in the regular season.
There is now $575.00 of award money from the "B" playoff side up for grabs. What this money should be used for was discussed and decided. This money will now be added to the regular season award money.
1st - $250
2nd - $175
3rd - $100
4th - $50
New flags were bought to be flown at the field. These cost $358.61.
There will now be a $25 fine to any team rep that is LATE to a meeting without notifying a league official.
Shannonville has been fined $50 for not showing up to the meeting!
Meeting adjourned!
Next meeting: June 11th, 2012 - 7pm Thurlow Rec Centre
Purpose of Meeting to re-vote on playoff format.
Option #1 : Every team plays for the Championship Trophy!
Option #2 : Playoffs stay the same!
Options #3 : Top 4 teams make the playoffs!
Options were again discussed and voted on. Option #1 was passed on a vote of 4-3 in favor. Shannonville rep was again absent but John had been talking to them and was told how they were going to vote so that vote was used.
All teams will make the playoffs and play for the Thornton Portt Memorial Championship Trophy!
Format will be 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6, and 4 vs. 5.
The Gerald Walsh Trophy for the "B" Champion with now be awarded to the team which finishes 1st in the regular season.
There is now $575.00 of award money from the "B" playoff side up for grabs. What this money should be used for was discussed and decided. This money will now be added to the regular season award money.
1st - $250
2nd - $175
3rd - $100
4th - $50
New flags were bought to be flown at the field. These cost $358.61.
There will now be a $25 fine to any team rep that is LATE to a meeting without notifying a league official.
Shannonville has been fined $50 for not showing up to the meeting!
Meeting adjourned!
Next meeting: June 11th, 2012 - 7pm Thurlow Rec Centre
SHBL MINUTES FOR LEAGUE MEETING - JUNE 11, 2012
Present : John Masterson, Gerry Masterson, Tara Harrison, Dave McCambridge, Adam Dutton, Reg Abrams, Bill Glisky, Matt Richardson, Todd John, Greg Harrison, Chris Murphy.
The minutes for the April 23, 2012 meeting were read and approved.
Money and Players’ Lists were handed in to Gerry.
New flags for the field cost $290.16.
Voting for the regular season awards has been changed. Ballot cards will be made up so every player in the league will get a vote. Adam Dutton of Master Bedroom will be in charge of this.
Each teams award nominations are to be given to Adam Dutton by JULY 13.
1st round of playoffs will be a 3 out of 5 series.
2nd and 3rd rounds will be 4 out of 7 series.
The player suspension rule was discussed. Motion was put forth to bring back the buy back rule. This was discussed and voted on.
Vote for NO buy back - 3-4 Not Passed!!
Buy back rule will come back in the rules!
Re-entry rule is for Regular Season ONLY!!
The Mercy rule MUST be used during the regular season. It is not optional.
Meeting adjourned!
Next meeting: July 23rd, 2012 - 7pm Thurlow Rec Centre
The minutes for the April 23, 2012 meeting were read and approved.
Money and Players’ Lists were handed in to Gerry.
New flags for the field cost $290.16.
Voting for the regular season awards has been changed. Ballot cards will be made up so every player in the league will get a vote. Adam Dutton of Master Bedroom will be in charge of this.
Each teams award nominations are to be given to Adam Dutton by JULY 13.
1st round of playoffs will be a 3 out of 5 series.
2nd and 3rd rounds will be 4 out of 7 series.
The player suspension rule was discussed. Motion was put forth to bring back the buy back rule. This was discussed and voted on.
Vote for NO buy back - 3-4 Not Passed!!
Buy back rule will come back in the rules!
Re-entry rule is for Regular Season ONLY!!
The Mercy rule MUST be used during the regular season. It is not optional.
Meeting adjourned!
Next meeting: July 23rd, 2012 - 7pm Thurlow Rec Centre