SECTION 2:
League Information
Throughout the year (Table 2-03), the Recreation Department offers athletic leagues in various sports for both youth and adults.
2-01 GENERAL INFORMATION
The number of games per league is subject to change due to participant enrollment, school year, and weather. Post-season tournaments will be offered for age divisions 11 years – Adult whenever time and circumstance permit. The following is an estimation of the number of games each team will receive based on last year’s registration.
Game Cancellations:
The purpose of this procedure is to prevent injury to participants and/or undue damages to facilities and athletic fields in the event of inclement weather.
If conditions warrant cancellation of any activity, game tournament, etc., held on village owned or leased facilities due to hazardous or potentially hazardous playing conditions, the Parks Foreman or designated staff member will make the final decision in determining if the activity, game, tournament, etc., should be suspended, cancelled or postponed.
When possible, and as soon as feasible, all information will be available regarding facility status will be available by calling the Recreation Center (790-5124). If time warrants the Recreation Center staff will attempt to notify by phone all officials and team managers that the scheduled activity has been cancelled or postponed. Attempt to make up games lost to inclement weather will be determined according to appropriate rules set forth for each league or tournament.
2-02 REGISTRATION
The Parks & Recreation Department’s Athletic Programs are open to everyone. The Village owns and operates the recreational facilities. The operation and maintenance is supported by the Village’s general revenues and taxes paid by residents of the Village. The fee structure for the athletic programs will be increased for non-residents, when applicable. Eligibility of participants is established by age or school grade. Registration must be completed by the designated registration deadline in order for these leagues to begin on time. Registration will be open for no less than five (5) weeks prior to the deadline. Some leagues, because of time or facility restraints, may have a limited number of openings. Should a division in a league become filled, a waiting list will be formed
(placement on a team from the waiting list will be discussed in section 2-05A). To be “registered”, the following requirements must be fulfilled by each player:
Registration forms supplied by the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Department must be filled out and signed.
All registration fees must be paid in full at time of registration.
Limited scholarship funding is available through the Tommy Starace Good Samaritan Fund. Please contact the Village Clerk’s office for additional information.
Registration fees cover a portion of the cost of the program. Program costs vary from sport to sport, hence the difference in registration fees. The Department relies heavily on team sponsorships to cover the remaining costs of the program. Most sponsors are parents who own a business or are sponsored by their employers. If you would like to sponsor a team, or know a potential sponsor, please let us know.
Late Registration Fee
The purpose of this procedure is to assist in eliminating late registrations for athletic programs, thereby eliminating problems and confusion in roster parity that is caused by the late registrations.
Following the closure of the normal, advertised date of registration, any registration after this time will be subject to an additional $15.00 fee. Registrants may not participate until this fee has been paid.
2-02A Withdrawal / Refunds
If for any reason a participant must withdraw from a program, a refund may be requested (in writing) from the Recreation Department. There will be a $10.00 administrative fee for ALL requested refunds. Refunds will be granted as follows:
Prior to uniforms being issued: Full refund less a $10 administration fee.
After uniforms are issued: 50% refund less $10 administration fee.
After second game: No refunds will be issued.
2-03 PROGRAMMING TIMELINE (ESTIMATED)
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2-04 RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUPPLIED ITEMS
2-04A Uniforms
The Recreation Department will supply one uniform per player for all programs based on individual registration. For programs based on team registration, uniforms must be provided by the team. (EXCEPTION: Leagues designed for high school teams out of season).
2-04B Equipment
The Recreation Department will supply necessary basic equipment to teams in its programs. The equipment that will be provided is as follows*:
Youth Rollerhockey |
Goalie Gear and pucks |
Youth Basketball |
Practice ball |
Baseball / Softball |
Balls, catcher’s equipment |
Adult Soccer |
Practice ball |
2-04C Awards
The Recreation Department will supply end of season participation awards to all players in divisions for ages 12 (8th. grade) and under.
Awards for divisions 13 years old (9th. grade) – Adult will be merit-based (1st and 2nd Place League or 1st Place League, 1st and 2nd Place Tournament (when applicable).
TEAM SELECTION
2-05A Player Evaluations
In an attempt to provide an even disbursement of talent to each team, a player evaluation will be held for all individual registration programs with participants 9yrs./ 3rd grade and older. For divisions with younger participants, teams will be assigned without an evaluation. ALL registered players and waiting list players are required to participate in the evaluation. This is not a try-out. No player will be excluded from being placed on a team because of a lack of ability. The evaluation procedure is as follows:
 Each player will be given a number, which is to be clearly visible throughout the evaluation.Players in each division will be separated into smaller groups and run through a series of drills at different “stations”.
All players will be given an equal opportunity to show their skills.
Some sports require specific skill positions such as pitchers, goalies, etc. Participants requesting to be placed in those positions will have an additional position specific evaluation.
Players will be evaluated by an evaluation committee consisting of the Recreation Leader and qualified coaches. Players will be rated by the committee based on their projected round in the draft. An average will be taken from the combined total, minus the highest and lowest rating.
EXAMPLE: A player receives a rating by each coach as follows:
Coach #1 - 3
Coach #2 - 1
Coach #3 - 1
Coach #4 - 2
Coach #5 - 5
Rec. Leader - 3
Total=15. Drop the highest (Coach #2) and the lowest (Coach #5). New Total =9. Divide new total (9) by number of remaining evaluators (4). Average = 2.25. After all players totals have been averaged, players are placed into rounds (highest ranking to lowest) by grouping players by the number of slots in each round.
2-05B Draft Procedures
In the interest of fairness, teams will be selected through a blind draft system. After players are evaluated and placed into draft rounds, they will be evenly distributed to the teams in the league as determined by a drawing from a hat for a draft order.
NOTE: The Recreation Department will not accept team placement requests. The only exceptions that may be made are as follows:
Head coach’s child will be placed with his/her parent.
Every effort to place siblings together will be made.
During the course of the season, a team may be considered for additional players. This may occur due to the loss of players from the original team or a low count at the start of the season. Participants on the waiting list will attend a supplemental player evaluation. The player will be assigned a rating just as in the original evaluation. A written request must be made to the Recreation Department for additional players. The request must include the name of the lost player, draft rating, and why he/she is no longer participating in the program. Players will be pulled from the waiting list based on the needs of the team. Replacement players’ rating will be equal to or less than the lost player’s rating. Fees will not be pro-rated for waiting list players. All fees must be paid prior
to joining a team.
2-05 POST-SEASON TRAVEL TEAMS
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