45+ Division Meeting notes generated from AI.  Not all notes may be 100 accurate.

02/05/25

Highlights:

• The meeting started with informal greetings and some small talk as participants joined and got settled.
• An overview of Zoom etiquette was provided, including instructions to keep microphones on mute and raise hands to speak.
• The main focus of the meeting was the organization and scheduling of the adult baseball league, with Paul being absent due to illness.
• Division advisors were assigned for each division:
•  Intro of New Division Advisors
•  +38 John Ioakimdis
•  +45 Vic Silvestri
•  +52 Mike Lombardi
•  +60 Gary Vallerand

+45 Division teams for 2025 [07 teams]

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·       Emphasis was placed on the need for deposits to secure field permits. $500 deposits were requested to be sent to Harrington's home address.

·       The schedule for the season was discussed, with a proposal for a 15-game balanced schedule for the 45s division, playing each opponent three times.

·       Clarification was provided on the days games will be played, primarily Sundays with some Thursday games based on field availability and team preferences.

·       Discussion about scheduling home and away games, field availability, and permits for different teams

·       Teams confirmed their home fields and any restrictions on when they can host games.

·       Gary emphasized the need for $500 deposits to secure field permits and requested teams send the money as soon as possible.

·       Scheduling conflicts were discussed, including specific dates where teams cannot host games.

·       Decisions were made regarding no games on Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

·       Teams discussed the need for baseballs and scorebooks for the season.

·       Billy Collins mentioned that there are two Sundays when his team cannot host home games, and he will send those dates to Gary.

·       Continued discussion about field permits, payments, and who handles the permits for different teams.

·       Confirmation that insurance waivers are required for field permits and that Paul Harrington has historically handled obtaining these certificates.

·       Debate on how to handle rainouts, with a consensus to go with doubleheaders for makeup games.

·       Discussion about playoff eligibility and format, including the number of games required to qualify for the playoffs and the structure of the playoff rounds.

·       Final discussions on eligibility rules for playoff participation: players must appear in at least seven games to qualify.

·       Clarification that there will be no injury waivers or exceptions for eligibility.

·       Continued discussion on the importance of accurately tracking player participation, with suggestions to use technology (e.g., taking pictures of the scorebook) to ensure accuracy.

·       Agreement that both teams should keep records of attendance and cross-check for any discrepancies.

·       Brief review of specific rules, including the use of courtesy runners and umpire fees.

·       The meeting was nearing a hard stop, and participants were reminded of key actions.

·       The Shore Giants joined the meeting, confirming there will be seven teams.

·       Discussions about scheduling adjustments due to the addition of the Shore Giants, leading to an unbalanced schedule.

·       Proposal to maintain a 14-game schedule, leaving the last weekend in August open for make-up games.

·       Agreement on handling rainouts by turning the second game against the same opponent into a doubleheader.

·       Plan to have a follow-up meeting before May 4th to confirm final details.

·       Emphasis on the need to send deposits and provide permit dates to Gary for scheduling purposes.

Action Items:

Send Deposits:

• Participants are required to send $500 deposits to Harrington's home address to secure field permits.

Review Schedule:

• Teams need to review the proposed 15-game balanced schedule and confirm or request changes, especially regarding game days (Sundays or Thursdays).

Contact Division Advisors:

• For any controversies or issues, teams should contact their respective division advisors to minimize direct calls to Paul.

Field Permits:

• Ensure permits for home games are secured, particularly for teams that have specific constraints (e.g., Cambridge Pirates).

 

 Send Deposits:

• Teams need to send $500 deposits to Harrington's home address to secure field permits.

Review and Confirm Schedule:

• Teams should review the proposed schedule and confirm any changes, especially regarding home and away games and specific dates when they cannot host games.

Send Dates of Unavailability:

• Billy Collins needs to send the dates when his team cannot host home games to Gary.

Secure Permits:

• Teams need to ensure they have secured permits for their home games, particularly those with specific constraints (e.g., Wakefield only after June 15th).

Order Baseballs and Scorebooks:

• Gary will order baseballs and scorebooks for the teams. Teams that need baseballs should confirm the quantity they require.

Plan for No Games on Specific Dates:

• No games will be scheduled on Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Communicate Scheduling Changes:

• Teams need to text or email Gary with any scheduling changes or cancellations to update the website accordingly.

Send Deposits:

• Teams need to send $500 deposits to Harrington's home address to secure field permits.

Review and Confirm Schedule:

• Teams should review the proposed schedule and confirm any changes, especially regarding home and away games and specific dates when they cannot host games.

 Send Dates of Unavailability:

• Teams need to send the dates when they cannot host home games to Gary.

Secure Permits:

• Teams need to ensure they have secured permits for their home games, particularly those with specific constraints (e.g., Wakefield only after June 15th).

Order Baseballs and Scorebooks:

• Gary will order baseballs and scorebooks for the teams. Teams that need baseballs should confirm the quantity they require.

Provide Insurance Certificates:

• Paul Harrington will handle obtaining insurance certificates for field permits. Teams should ensure they have updated certificates on file.

Plan for No Games on Specific Dates:

• No games will be scheduled on Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Communicate Scheduling Changes:

• Teams need to text or email Gary with any scheduling changes or cancellations to update the website accordingly.

Determine Playoff Eligibility:

• Confirm that players must participate in 50% of games (7 games in a 14-game season) to be eligible for playoffs.

Playoff Format: (Giants back in league playoff format needs to be revisit now]

·       The playoff format includes: [single game elimination]  

o   Top two teams get a bye

o   3rd place plays 6th place

o   4th place plays 5th place

o   Winners advance to the semifinals:  [single game elimination]

o   Finals will be [best two out of three games]

Send Deposits:

• Teams need to send $500 deposits to Harrington's home address to secure field permits.

Review and Confirm Schedule:

• Teams should review the proposed schedule and confirm any changes, especially regarding home and away games and specific dates when they cannot host games.

Send Dates of Unavailability:

• Teams need to send the dates when they cannot host home games to Gary.Secure Permits:

• Teams need to ensure they have secured permits for their home games, particularly those with specific constraints (e.g., Wakefield only after June 15th).

Order Baseballs and Scorebooks:

• Gary will order baseballs and scorebooks for the teams. Teams that need baseballs should confirm the quantity they require.

Provide Insurance Certificates:

• Paul Harrington will handle obtaining insurance certificates for field permits. Teams should ensure they have updated certificates on file.

Plan for No Games on Specific Dates:

• No games will be scheduled on Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Communicate Scheduling Changes:

• Teams need to text or email Gary with any scheduling changes or cancellations to update the website accordingly.

Determine Playoff Eligibility:

• Confirm that players must participate in 50% of games (7 games in a 15-game season) to be eligible for playoffs. No injury waivers or exceptions will be granted.

Track Player Participation:

• Both teams should keep accurate records of player participation and cross-check for any discrepancies. Consider using technology, like taking pictures of the scorebook, to ensure accuracy.

Finalize Playoff Format:

• The playoff format includes:
• Top two teams get a bye
• 3rd place plays 6th place
• 4th place plays 5th place
• Winners advance to the semifinals
• Finals will be best two out of three games

Confirm Courtesy Runner Rules and Umpire Fees:

• Each team is allowed two courtesy runners, identified before the game begins, with specific conditions for their use.
• Umpire fees are set at $95 for a seven-inning game and $60 each for five-inning doubleheaders.

Send Deposits:

• Teams need to send $500 deposits to Harrington's home address to secure field permits.

Review and Confirm Schedule:

• Teams should review the proposed 14-game schedule and confirm any changes, especially regarding home and away games and specific dates when they cannot host games.

Send Dates of Unavailability:

• Teams need to send the dates when they cannot host home games to Gary.

Secure Permits:

• Teams need to ensure they have secured permits for their home games, particularly those with specific constraints (e.g., Wakefield only after June 15th).

Order Baseballs and Scorebooks:

• Gary will order baseballs and scorebooks for the teams. Teams that need baseballs should confirm the quantity they require.

Provide Insurance Certificates:

• Paul Harrington will handle obtaining insurance certificates for field permits. Teams should ensure they have updated certificates on file.

Plan for No Games on Specific Dates:

• No games will be scheduled on Mother's Day, Father's Day, and the Sunday of the July 4th weekend.

Communicate Scheduling Changes:

• Teams need to text or email Gary with any scheduling changes or cancellations to update the website accordingly.

Determine Playoff Eligibility:

• Confirm that players must participate in 50% of games (7 games in a 15-game season) to be eligible for playoffs. No injury waivers or exceptions will be granted.

Track Player Participation:

• Both teams should keep accurate records of player participation and cross-check for any discrepancies. Consider using technology, like taking pictures of the scorebook, to ensure accuracy.

Finalize Playoff Format:

• The playoff format includes:
• Top team gets a bye
• 2nd place plays 7th place
• 3rd place plays 6th place
• 4th place plays 5th place
• Winners advance to the semifinals
• Finals will be best two out of three games

Confirm Courtesy Runner Rules and Umpire Fees:

• Each team is allowed two courtesy runners, identified before the game begins, with specific conditions for their use.
• Umpire fees are set at $95 for a seven-inning game and $60 each for five-inning doubleheaders.

Plan Follow-Up Meeting:

• Schedule a follow-up meeting before May 4th to confirm final details and ensure everything is on track.

 

BABL 45 Division Meeting notes generated from AI.  Not all notes may be 100 accurate.

02/19/25

Meeting Notes

Date: 19th February 2025 Time: 7:29 PM ET Start

Attendees:

1.      Scituate Mariners - Billy C.

2.      Chiefs-Vic S.

3.      Woburn Nats-Bill S.

4.      Quincy Chris P.

5.      HP Pirates- Mike S.

6.      Cambridge Nines- Dan B. late to join

7.      SS Giants- no rep called in

Key Discussions

1.     Team Representation:

o   Dan will be late.

o   No representative from the Giants.

2.     Schedule Adjustments:

o   Issues with the initial schedule: only 5 home games and 9 away games instead of 7 home games and 7 away games.

o   Proposal to move the game on 18th May to 13th July.

o   Agreement not to play on Father's Day.

o   Suggestion to place the two extra games at the end of the season to ensure fairness.

3.     Website Updates:

o   Additions to the website including listing inner circle, directors, umpires, teams, and managers.

o   Issues with team names being wiped out and needing re-entry.

4.     Fee Changes:

o   Discussion on changing fees due to the inclusion of the Giants.

Decisions Made

·       The 18th May game to be moved to 13th July.

·       No games to be scheduled on Father's Day.

·       Tentative plan to place the two extra games at the end of the season.

Next Steps

1.     Vic:

o   Coordinate with Gary and Paul Harrington on finalizing the schedule.

o   Update the website with the latest team names and meeting notes.

2.     Billy:

o   Confirm with Paul Harrington about the final schedule details.

3.     All Team Representatives:

o   Re-enter team names into the website.

o   Prepare for potential weather-related game cancellations.

Action Items

1.     Vic: Finalize schedule adjustments with Gary and Paul Harrington - Due date: [Specify due date]

2.     All Team Reps: Re-enter team names on the website - Due date: [Specify due date]

3.     Billy: Confirm final schedule details with Paul Harrington - Due date: [Specify due date]

 

Key Discussions (continued)

6.     Minimum Game Count:

o   Proposal to make 12 games the minimum count for the regular season.

o   All teams will play the first 12 games, which will count towards the playoff seeding.

7.     Additional Games:

o   Two extra games can be scheduled at the end of the season.

o   These extra games will be used as a buffer and may help in case of ties or unbalanced schedules.

8.     Scheduling Challenges:

o   Concerns about potential rainouts and rescheduling challenges, especially for Sunday teams.

o   Discussion about Thursday home games for some teams.

o   Agreement on the importance of having a balanced schedule and ensuring all teams play each other at least twice (one home, one away).

Next Steps (continued)

4.     All Team Representatives:

o   Coordinate with league officials to ensure schedules accommodate weather-related issues and maintain balance.

Action Items (continued)

4.     All Team Reps: Prepare for potential rescheduling of games and ensure flexibility in scheduling to account for weather disruptions - Ongoing

 

Key Discussions (continued)

9.     Playoff Format:

o   Confirmed that the playoffs will start on Thursday, September 4th, with the latest possible start date being Sunday, September 7th.

o   Playoffs to have single elimination until the finals, which will be a best-of-three series.

10.  Seeding and Tiebreakers:

o   All seven teams will make the playoffs.

o   First place team gets a bye.

o   Seeding matchups: 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5.

o   Tiebreakers to determine seeding: head-to-head results followed by a coin flip by the president if needed.

11.  Umpire Fees:

o   Confirmed umpire fees for doubleheaders at $60 per game, totaling $120 for two 5-inning games.

o   Clarification on last year's fees: there was confusion around the total being $130 or $135 for doubleheaders in different leagues.

Next Steps (continued)

5.     Vic:

o   Update the rules on the website to reflect the confirmed playoff format and tiebreaker method.

o   Ensure accurate information about umpire fees is communicated to all teams.

6.     All Team Representatives:

o   Review the updated rules and playoff format once published on the website.

o   Prepare for the start of the playoffs and confirm umpire arrangements for games.

Action Items (continued)

5.     Vic: Update website with new playoff format and tiebreaker rules - Due date: [Specify due date]

Key Discussions (continued)

12. League Fees:
• The $500 deposit goes towards the league fee, which is currently set at $2,300.
• Fee adjustments expected due to the addition of the Giants and the inclusion of 14 games.
13. Manager Updates:
• Correction needed for the HP Pirates manager listing in the 38 plus Montgomery division. It should be Carlos Dominguez instead of Jeff DeRosha.
14. Schedule Visibility:
• Discussion on taking down the schedule from the website until it's finalized to avoid confusion among team members.
15. Playoff Eligibility:
• Confirmation that 50% of the games must be played for playoff eligibility.
• With a 12-game count, players must participate in at least 6 games to be eligible for playoffs.
16. Field Usage:
• Confirmation that Quincy games will be played at Garvey Field with adjusted times.

Next Steps (continued)

7. Vic:
• Update the manager listing for the HP Pirates.
• Communicate with the league officials about taking down the schedule until finalized.
• Ensure updates regarding playoff eligibility and game counts are published on the website.

Action Items (continued)

6. Vic: Update HP Pirates manager listing - Due date: [Specify due date]
7. Vic: Coordinate with league officials to take down the schedule until finalized - Due date: [Specify due date]
8. Vic: Publish updates regarding playoff eligibility and game counts - Due date: [Specify due date]

 

 Key Discussions (continued)

17. Player Registration:
• Each team should ensure their players are registered on the website before April 1st.
• Admin login credentials for player registration:
• User ID: [Team-specific user ID]
• Password: Hp Braves (lowercase)
• Teams to use the "Add Player" option to input first name, last name, and assign the correct team.

Concluding Meeting Notes:

Final Points

1. League Dues:
• The league dues will be adjusted based on the 14-game schedule.
• Encouragement to communicate with Paul for final dues amount.
2. Tiebreakers in Playoffs:
• Tiebreaker will be head-to-head results, followed by a coin toss by the president if needed.
3. Schedule Conflicts:
• Team representatives should review their schedules and send any conflicts to Vic, Gary, and Paul.
4. Player Registration:
• Ensure all players are registered on the website before April 1st using the provided admin login credentials.
5. Permit Updates:
• Permits for the 45s and 38 plus teams are in progress, with definitive information expected by mid-March.

Final Action Items

9. Team Representatives: Review schedules and communicate conflicts - Due date: ASAP
10. Vic: Communicate with Paul about the final league dues and update team representatives - Due date: [Specify due date]
11. All Team Representatives: Ensure player registration is completed by April 1st - Due date: April 1st

 

BABL 52 Division Meeting notes generated from AI.  Not all notes may be 100 accurate.

02/06/25

Highlights:

Introduction and Greetings:

·       The meeting began with attendees greeting each other and confirming audio and video connections.

·       A brief moment was shared regarding personal updates, including condolences for a member's recent loss.

Health and Personal Updates:

·       Discussion of attendees' health and personal plans, including upcoming trips and family activities.

·       Some members shared their coaching experiences and challenges with balancing personal commitments.

Upcoming Baseball Season Plans:

·       Confirmation of teams and representation from various groups.

·       Discussion about the possibility of extending the season to 16 games and the potential for playing on additional days besides Monday.

 

• Division advisors were assigned for each division:
•  Intro of New Division Advisors
•  +38 John Ioakimdis
•  +45 Vic Silvestri
•  +52 Mike Lombardi
•  +60 Gary Vallerand

 

 

 

 

+52 Division teams [8 teams]

Technical and Administrative Updates:

·       Confirmation that the meeting was being recorded and notes would be transcribed for those who could not attend.

·       Updates on the scheduling of games, securing permits for fields, and ordering necessary supplies.

Additional Discussions:

·       Scheduling of weekend games to accommodate personal commitments.

·       Identified home fields for various teams and potential scheduling conflicts.

·       Agreement on adjusting the league fee based on the extended 16-game schedule.

Introduction and Greetings:

·       Continued greetings and audio-visual checks among attendees.

·       Acknowledgment of attendees' presence and technical adjustments.

 

 

Field Preferences:

·       Discussion about home field preferences for various teams to finalize the season schedule.

Additional Action Items:

1.     Gary:

o   Confirm home field preferences with all team representatives to finalize the season schedule.

o   Share the proposed schedule with team representatives for review before posting it.

 

2.     All Team Representatives:

o   Communicate their home field preferences to Gary as soon as possible.

o   Review the proposed schedule once received and provide feedback.

Feel free to let me know if there are any other details you'd like to include!

Home Field Preferences:

·       Confirmed home fields for various teams:

o   Braintree: Braintree High School

o   Gray Sox: Hyde Park (Kelly Field or Barnes)

o   Knights: Kelly or Barnes

o   Thunder: Mount Vernon

o   Quincy: Adams Field after July 15th

o   South Shore Giants: Libby Field after July 15th

o   Nationals: Ferrullo on Fridays

Baseball and Equipment Needs:

·       Confirmation of teams needing baseballs and scorebooks.

·       Agreement to use higher quality baseballs if cost-effective.

·       Distribution plan for baseballs and scorebooks to be arranged.

Season Schedule:

·       Decision to have a 14-game balanced schedule, starting May 7th.

·       Plan to address rainout games with doubleheaders or makeup games on weekends.

·       Regular season to end by Labor Day weekend, with playoffs starting immediately after.

Playoff Format:

·       Decision to have a one-game elimination for the first round:

o   1st place plays 8th place

o   2nd place plays 7th place

o   3rd place plays 6th place

o   4th place plays 5th place

·       Followed by best-of-three series for the semifinals and finals.

 Playoff Eligibility:

·       Players must participate in at least 50% of the regular season games (7 out of 14) to be eligible for playoffs.

·       No exceptions for injuries or other reasons.

Tracking Player Participation:

·       Emphasis on using the league's website for tracking player appearances.

·       Suggestion for coaches to take a screenshot of the scorebook after each game and email it to the league advisor if they cannot update the website.

Playoff Format:

·       Decision to have a one-game elimination for the first round:

o   1st place plays 8th place

o   2nd place plays 7th place

o   3rd place plays 6th place

o   4th place plays 5th place

·       Followed by best-of-three series for the semifinals and finals.

Playoff Eligibility:

·       Players must participate in at least 50% of the regular season games (7 out of 14) to be eligible for playoffs.

·       No exceptions for injuries or other reasons.

Tracking Player Participation:

·       Emphasis on using the league's website for tracking player appearances.

·       Suggestion for coaches to take a screenshot of the scorebook after each game and email it to the league advisor if they cannot update the website.

Umpire Fees:

·       Umpire fees set at $95 per game and $60 for doubleheaders (two five-inning games).

·       Umpire fees are separate from league fees.

 Review of League Rules:

·       No changes proposed to the existing league rules, except updating the playoff eligibility rule to reflect participation in 7 out of 14 games.

 

Action Items:

 

1.  Gary:
• Review and send out AI-generated meeting notes to all attendees.
• Finalize the schedule for the upcoming season and ensure all permits for fields are secured.
• Remind team representatives to track player participation and update the league's website regularly.
2. All Team Representatives:
• Confirm their team's availability for a potential 16-game schedule and playing on additional days.
• Poll team members about their availability for potential weekend games.
• Ensure timely payment of the initial league fee and accurate reporting of game results on the league's website.
3. Paul Harrington:
• Process league fee checks and update the budget based on the number of games.
• Coordinate with Gary on finalizing the schedule and securing field permits.
4. Vic:
• Assist with website access issues and offer to input scores and stats for teams facing difficulties.  If there's anything specific you'd like to add or modify, feel free to let me know!
5. Gary:

·       Confirm home field preferences and finalize the 14-game season schedule.

·       Arrange for the purchase and distribution of baseballs and scorebooks.

·       Communicate the finalized schedule to all team representatives.

 

6. All Team Representatives:

·       Ensure the timely payment of the initial league fee.

·       Confirm and communicate any additional equipment needs.

·       Review the proposed schedule and provide feedback.

 

7. Paul Harrington:

·       Process league fee checks and update the budget based on the number of games.

·       Coordinate with Gary on finalizing the schedule and securing field permits.

 

Key Decisions:

·       14-Game Balanced Schedule: Agreed upon to ensure a manageable season and allow for additional playoff games.

·       Playoff Format: To be discussed further, with consideration for best-of-three series in semifinals and finals

·       Gary:

o   Finalize and distribute the playoff format and eligibility rules.

o   Ensure the playoff schedule allows for best-of-three series in the semifinals and finals.

·       All Team Representatives:

o   Update player appearances on the league's website after each game.

o   Take a screenshot of the scorebook and email it to the league advisor if unable to update the website.

·       Mike Lombardi:

o   Assist with tracking player participation and updating the website as needed.

o   Offer support to coaches who have difficulty updating the website.

Let me know if there are any further details or adjustments needed!

Gary:

·       Finalize and distribute the playoff format and eligibility rules.

·       Ensure the playoff schedule allows for best-of-three series in the semifinals and finals.

·       Update the league rules to reflect the changes discussed.

 

All Team Representatives:

·       Update player appearances on the league's website after each game.

·       Take a screenshot of the scorebook and email it to the league advisor if unable to update the website.

·       Ensure timely payment of umpire fees for each game.

 

·       Mike Lombardi:

o   Assist with tracking player participation and updating the website as needed.

o   Offer support to coaches who have difficulty updating the website.

Key Dates:

·       Labor Day Weekend: Last date for regular season games.

·       End of August: Start of playoffs.

·       September 1st: Semifinals and finals begin.

 

 

 

 

BABL 60 Division Meeting notes generated from AI.  Not all notes may be 100 accurate.

02/06/25

 

Highlights:

Introduction and Greetings:

• The meeting began with attendees greeting each other and confirming audio and video connections.
• A brief moment was shared regarding personal updates, including condolences for a member's recent loss.

 

Health and Personal Updates:

• Discussion of attendees' health and personal plans, including upcoming trips and family activities.
• Some members shared their coaching experiences and challenges with balancing personal commitments.

 

Upcoming Baseball Season Plans:

• Confirmation of teams and representation from various groups.
• Discussion about the possibility of extending the season to 16 games and the potential for playing on additional days besides Monday.

 

 

• Division advisors were assigned for each division:
•  Intro of New Division Advisors
•  +38 John Ioakimdis
•  +45 Vic Silvestri
•  +52 Mike Lombardi
•  +60 Gary Vallerand

 

+60 Division [5 teams]

Technical and Administrative Updates:

• Confirmation that the meeting was being recorded and notes would be transcribed for those who could not attend.
• Updates on the scheduling of games, securing permits for fields, and ordering necessary supplies.

 

Discussion on Scheduling Weekend Games:

• Some members expressed willingness to schedule a few weekend games (Saturday or Sunday) to accommodate personal commitments.
• Decision to poll team members to ensure availability and willingness to participate in weekend games.

 

Field Availability:

• Identified home fields for various teams, including Kelly, English, and NIP fields.
• Acknowledgment of potential scheduling conflicts with other teams using the same fields.

 

Budget and League Fees:

• Discussion on adjusting the league fee based on the extended 16-game schedule.
• Agreement on a slight increase in fees to cover additional games.

 

Equipment Needs:

• Confirmation of which teams need baseballs and scorebooks.
• Plan to order higher quality baseballs for the upcoming season.

 

Rainout and Makeup Games:

• Clarification of the rule that any rained-out game would result in a doubleheader the next time the teams meet.
• Possibility of scheduling makeup games on weekends to ensure completion of the 16-game schedule.

 

Playoff Eligibility:

• Agreement that players must participate in at least half of the regular season games (8 out of 16) to be eligible for playoffs.
• Emphasis on accurate tracking of player participation using the league's website.

 

Discussion on Equipment and Uniforms:

• Clarification on the use of non-metal cleats for the 60 and over division.
• A vote was held, and the decision was made to continue allowing metal cleats for all divisions.

 

Umpire Fees and Payment:

• Umpire fees were confirmed at $95 per game or $60 for a doubleheader, with two umpires for each game in the 60s division.
• Instructions for mailing checks to Paul Harrington were provided.

 

Finalization of Schedule and Budget:

• Emphasis on sending the initial league fee of $500 to secure fields and finalize schedules before the season starts.
• Additional budget adjustments will be made based on the total number of games.

 

Playoff Format:

• Confirmation of the playoff format, which includes a play-in game for the bottom two teams, followed by single elimination in the semifinals and a best-of-three final series.

 

Drop Dead Date for Makeup Games:

• Regular season games must be completed by Labor Day weekend.
• Playoffs will begin the last week of August, with semifinals and finals after September 1st.

 

Review of League Rules:

• Confirmed updates to umpire fees and postseason eligibility.
• Agreement on changing dates in the rules to reflect 2025.

 

Naming the 60s Division:

• Unanimous decision to name the 60s division the "Harrington Division" in honor of Paul Harrington's contributions.

Finalizing the Schedule:

• Gary will send out the season schedule for review before posting it on the website.
• Schedules will be finalized and posted before Gary's trip to Florida.

 

Action Items:

1. Gary:
• Review and send out AI-generated meeting notes to all attendees.
• Finalize the schedule for the upcoming season, taking into account the potential for a 16-game schedule.
• Ensure all permits for fields are secured and orders for baseballs and other supplies are placed.

 

2. All Team Representatives:
• Confirm their team's availability for a potential 16-game schedule and playing on additional days.
• Communicate any opposition or concerns regarding the schedule changes to Gary as soon as possible.

 

3. Carlos Dominguez (Blue Jays):
• Confirm the Blue Jays' participation and communicate any specific requirements or concerns.

 

4. Tony LaGreca (Cardinals):
• Confirm the Cardinals' participation and ensure all team members are informed about the schedule changes. Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to add or adjust!

5.     Gary:

·       Ensure the updated budget and league fees are communicated to all teams.

·       Coordinate with team representatives to confirm field availability and schedule adjustments.

6.     All Team Representatives:

·       Poll team members about their availability for potential weekend games.

·       Ensure accurate and timely reporting of game results and player participation on the league's website.

7.     Vic:

·       Assist with website access issues and offer to input scores and stats for teams facing difficulties.

 

8.     Paul Harrington:

·       Receive and process the league fee checks from all teams.

·       Finalize and distribute the schedule and field permits.

 

9. All Team Representatives:

·       Ensure the timely payment of the initial league fee.

·       Confirm umpire arrangements and communicate any issues to the league administration.

 

10. Gary:

·       Remind team representatives to track player participation and update the league's website regularly.

·       Ensure the playoff format and eligibility rules are clearly communicated to all teams.

11. Gary:

·       Finalize and distribute the schedule for review.

·       Post the final schedule on the website after returning from Florida.

·       Ensure all necessary changes to the league rules are made and communicated.

 

12. All Team Representatives:

·       Review the proposed schedule and provide feedback to Gary.

·       Ensure timely completion of regular season games by Labor Day weekend.

·       Communicate any concerns or issues regarding the schedule or rules.

 

13. Paul Harrington:

·       Process league fee checks and update the budget based on the number of games.

·       Coordinate with Gary on finalizing the schedule and securing field permits.

 

14. Key Dates:

·       Labor Day Weekend: Last date for regular season games.

·       End of August: Start of playoffs.

·       September 1st: Semifinals and finals begin