Rose Capital West Little League

2008 All Star Competition Info

2008 All Star Voting
June 19-23 Faulkner Park Board Room

Rose Capital West Little League provides post-season baseball opportunities for:
2 Minor League
2 Major 11-Yr old
2 Major League
1 Junior League
1 Senior League
All-Star teams.  

American and National League Teams are determined from a random pool basis the player's birth month. Odd month or Even Month.

Character Counts

Many parents feel that only playing ability and parental heritage drive the All Star selection process. However, from the League's manager's and coach's perspective this statement is not accurate. The selection process involves three aspects of each player:

• Baseball ability
• Character of the player
• Character of the parents

Yes, even your character as a parent/guardian has a part in the selection process.

The Managers and Coaches votes include consideration of the character attributes of players and families. Little League Baseball attempts to make a positive contribution to each community. Therefore, we try to emphasize and encourage good character among all participants.  Families are encouraged to practice the Parent/Volunteer Little League Pledge.  We strive to reward good behavior and baseball ability.

All Star Parental and Player Obligations

Participation on a post-season team involves a considerable commitment on the part of every player and parent. Many post-season teams will practice several times each week in the weeks leading up to the games.

For the most part, the following list describes the requirements of post-season play:

• Mid-June to Late July is the Playing Season - Players are expected to be available during this period. A short absence, such as one or two days, can be tolerated. If the player will be out of town for longer periods, we advise against participating in the tournament season.
• Five / Six Nights per Week - Players practice, play scrimmages. It is a demanding schedule, as each event may last a few hours.
• Tournament Travel - The tournament season involves nightly travel to area parks across East Texas. Depending on the success of each team, two to seven nights may be on the road.
• Fees:  Uniforms are purchased by the All Star Parents.  RCWLL will collect a fee to cover costs of uniforms.  The uniform is the players to keep.  Tournament travel costs are the responsibility of the players families and can be substantial as the team has success and progresses toward the LL World Series.
• Player/Parental Conduct:  It should be understood that the tournament season puts some players in adverse situations. Some players will take a lesser role on the team. They will have to sit on the bench at times and play unwanted/unfamiliar positions. If your player is put in this situation, please use the opportunity to teach and allow for player growth.  In casting their votes both Managers and Coaches try to anticipate how players will act under such situations.

Coaches' Sons

"I don't like it! The coaches' sons always get selected!" is heard at tournament time. To some degree, the statement is true. Please understand why.

It is often the case that parents with talented children want to coach their child's team.  These same coaches/parents spend a lot of time playing ball with their sons/daughters and developing their talent.  These coach/parents tend to understand the game of baseball and can provide quality instruction. Consequently, tournament teams often include the talented children of our coaches.

Finally, many coaches are very competitive. They want to win - especially at tournament time! The All-Star team coaches will vote to maximize the talent on their respective teams. Therefore, all talented players in each division are given consideration throughout the selection process.

Good Luck to all those chosen to carry the RCWLL Banner in Post Season Play

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