2008 Volunteer Informational Guidelines

Thank you for volunteering and for taking time to assist the Dodgeville Recreation Department with our 2008 summer programs. Without your efforts, our programs would not succeed as well as they do!

The purpose of the summer recreation programs is to provide the youth of our community with the opportunity to learn new skills while having fun in a safe and controlled environment.

As volunteer coaches we ask you to teach the skills and drills appropriate to each sport. Each child will learn at different rates so please be patient. You are free to teach as you see fit.

You will be provided with team rosters. Please take attendance the first 2 weeks to help assist the Department in the registration process. Any questions or concerns should be directed towards the Recreation Director at 930.5358.

Once again, please remember this is a summer recreation program – the children should enjoy their time given to them. We are assisting in the development of motor skills, hand eye coordination, individual confidence and working together as a team.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE!!

EQUIPMENT PROTOCOL

**Each week the equipment will be placed outside of the Wilson Shed. It is your responsibility to return all equipment at the end of practices and/or games.

INJURY REPORT

** First Aid kits are located in the shed and concession stand. Please document the following information should an injury arise. A notebook will be kept in the shed and concession stand for you.

Date & time of injury

Child’s name, address, phone #

Extent of injury/brief description

Follow up required by rec director

PROGRAM OVERVIEWS & GOALS

T-Ball: This is a great opportunity for your child/team to learn and work on the fundamental skills of batting, catching, base running, throwing and actual game play. Each team will have an assigned volunteer parent coach who will help with basic instruction but with the main emphasis on participation and fun. Modifications should be made with the 4-year program.

Coach Pitch: Children should understand the basics fundamental skills of batting, catching and base running. Each team will be assigned volunteer parent coach who will help run an organized practice that will improve these skills. Games are encouraged once drills are completed. Organized games using modified rules are recommended. Coaches will pitch to the players.

Minor League: This league is a mid tier instructional division used to prepare players for Little League. The defensive team fields 10 players. A catcher, pitcher, 4 infielders and 4 outfielders will be utilized. During the course of the summer each player should have the opportunity to play every position on the field. The offensive team will utilize the continuous batting order. Each batter will be pitched a maximum of 5 balls for their at-bat. This program will focus on improving your hitting and defensive skills of baseball. Activity time is split between skills development and game play.