Team Captain Resources
Team Captain Expectations and Procedures
Captains are the eyes and ears for the league. The captains are the most important keys to running a successful and efficient league. Unless specified, the League uses ASA rules. Captains should always have the League specific rules with them when playing to clarify in the event that the League rule overrules the existing ASA rule.
Constant updates are sent out throughout the season that indicates schedule changes, rule clarifications and the infamous playoff scenarios. The primary and secondary contacts should be on the WhatsApp channel. If captains know they will be out of town and the secondary contact is unavailable, a backup contact should be indicated.
Responsibilities include:
- Communicate with Commissioner including payment of League Fee
- Coordinate individual team members and team’s equipment
- Carry all necessary permits and League Rules to each game
- Carry Team Waiver to each game
- Verify scheduled games are in their proper location for the valid permits
- Provide the on-field umpire(s) with a game ball and lineup
- Serve as Point person with umpire if there is a disputed call or question
- Report game scores if winning team
- Submit final regular season roster as designated by the League Rules
- Inspect field including checking to see the condition of the field both before and after game time
- Report any field condition issues or concerns to 311 and to the Commissioner
- Communicate the rules and regulations around field maintenance
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Working with Umpires
Umpires are contracted through the Big Apple Umpiring Association, which is a group of umpires who are certified by the ASA. If you have any comments about umpires, please contact the Commissioner and explain the situation regarding timeliness, skill level, and professionalism.
Prior to the game, the umpire should be made aware of the primary contact for the team. Only that individual may stop the game and speak with the umpire. Effective this season, both teams are required to capture the umpires name prior to the game.
Upon completion of your games, it is necessary to have the umpire sign your scorebook in order for you to have a record of which umpire did your game. If there is an umpire that you have positive feedback on, feel free to share that information as well. Positive feedback is appreciated and helps provide the Umpire Chief with feedback in selecting the umpires to officiate during the playoffs.
Umpire Process
Umpires are assigned by the Umpire Chief who receives the game days and times from the Commissioner. Umpires are usually at the field 15 minutes before game time. At times, there are emergencies like when an umpire was in a car accident and did not attend. Please follow the League Rules around the Missing Umpire if an umpire is late or does not attend.
As a reminder, if no umpire is present, the rules state for the teams to communicate what their desire would be if no umpire ever comes to the game as defined in Rule 3.11. The options are to both take a win or to reschedule the game. This only applies after the completion of the third inning of the game. In the interim, a member of the offensive team will serve as the umpire standing behind the pitching mound as the game is played
Never ever pay an umpire at the field. The League Fee covers the umpires.
Field Conditions
Please notify the Commissioner if there are any problems or safety concerns at the fields. With all of the technology available, please do not hesitate to take a photo. Moreover, please leverage 311 as they pride themselves as being responsive and every issue will then be logged and reviewed. This includes everything from the grass needing to be cut to that there are overflowing trash cans.
Smartphone users can download the 311 application and report problems at http://www1.nyc.gov/connect/applications.page,
311 is available as well by phone. All calls to 311 are answered by a 311 Call Center Representative, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Assistance is available in over 170 languages. Within New York City dial 311 and outside of NYC call (212) 639-9675. The website is located at http://nyc.gov/apps/311/homepage.htm.