Policies & Procedures
Runyon Sports Complex Teams Parents/Player Policies and Procedures
Runyon Sports Complex Baseball/Softball leagues are designed to promote sportsmanship, fundamentals, enhance character and provide a safe and healthy environment for our youth to participate in.
- Players will hustle, be coachable, practice and play as coached by Runyon Sports Complex coaches.
- Players will report on time for all scheduled team events. If you are going to be late, call or text the team coach.
- Players and families will show their team, coaches, teammates, officials, opponents and the game respect.
- Keep parent behavior in the stands to the highest standard. Spectators will not use noise makers or music. Spectators will not address any umpires, players or coaches in a negative fashion. Parents are responsible for the behavior of all guests and relatives who attend games. Everything from the stands will be positive and uplifting.
- If you want to discuss your player with a coach, wait until the day following tournament/game play (24-hour rule). Never approach or call a coach to discuss a player during or immediately after a game or tournament. After talking with the head coach, you can email to schedule an appointment with the general manager.
- The game, tournament, and practice schedule are subject to change.
- Players will not be released from rosters until all charges and team fees are paid in full.
- Remember our program philosophy and goals in all decisions. Represent it properly. Parents and players agree that any coaching or management decisions (playing time, positions played, batting order, team placement, etc.) are at the sole discretion of the Head Coach. Any amount of time on the field is not guaranteed.
- Violation of any policies may result in removal from the team/program without refund of fees.
Leagues (Preseason)
The Rules of the Game at Runyon Field
2022 Youth Baseball Rules
8U Coach Pitch
10U American
10U National
12U
14U
Scorekeeper Training
The Runyon Sports Complex is asking those individuals who are in charge of keeping the scorebook during a softball/baseball game at the Runyon Sports Complex (RSC) to please review this two-part series on how to score the game.
It will greatly improve your knowledge of keeping the right statistics. Any questions, contact Larry Romero, Assistant General Manager of the RSC.
Baseball/Softball Scorekeeping: Part 1
Baseball/Softball Scorekeeping:Part 2
HOW-TO’s For Coaching at Runyon Sports Complex
- Register Online, be prepared to accept all policies, watch videos, process your background check, and complete your concussion training at time of registering. This will all be done via our Team Sideline registration.
(Must be done on a computer) - Assistant Coaches will be required to also create a Team Sideline account and accept all policies, watch videos, process a background check, and complete your concussion training.
- Enter Roster Online. You will need player’s name, date of birth, parent’s name, parent’s email, phone number, address. Team will not be scheduled until a roster has been received by the office. Player may only be on ONE roster / ONE team (No crossovers).
- Each team will be required to print and turn in a completed/signed Runyon Player/Parent Waiver of our Policies and Procedures. This could be gone over and completed at your parent meeting before the season starts.
- Payment is required before team’s first played game.
Assistant Baseball Coaches
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Assistant Softball Coaches
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Mandatory Youth Coaching Training Videos
Each coach is required to watch a minimum of (3) Youth Coach's Training Videos. All RSC Coaching videos made courtesy of Alex Jara
RSC Coaching Videos: Batting
RSC Coaching Videos: Infield/Outfield Play
RSC Coaching Videos: Thowing
RSC Coaching Videos: Catching
RSC Coaching Videos: Pitching
