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Important Dates
December 20, 2020League meeting by Facebook Live
6:30 pm
Midwest Ohio Baseball Facebook page
February 14, 2021
Close of Registration for the 2021 season
ALL LEAGUE AND ORDER FEES DUE
February 19, 2021
Preliminary age group and divisional splits sent for coach verification
February 22, 2021
Divisional split adjustments
February 26, 2021
Final Age Group assignment, regional splits, coach contact information and number of league games, At this time coaches are free to start to scheduling
February 28, 2021
League Scheduling meeting. Location, age group times will be announced in the future due to Covid
April 2, 2021
OPENING DAY
May 14, 15 & 16 2021
Midwest Ohio/Crossroads Tournament open to all teams.
June 20, 2021
End of Season for 8, 9 & 10
Week of June 21st
Dayton Dragons Award Night 8, 9 & 10
Date will be announced once confirmed
June 27, 2021
End of Season 11 & 12
June 29, 30 & July 1 2021
End of Season League Tournament for 11 & 12
July 4, 2021
End of Season 13 & 14
July 6 & 7 2021
End of Season League Tournament for 13 & 14
July 9, 10 & 11 2021
Midwest Ohio/Crossroads Tournament open to all age groups
Past Dates
8/3/2020Registration opens for 2021 season. At this time coaches will be able to register for the 2021 season and post tryouts. League is working on end of season letter and age group/divisional winners.
8/2/2020
End of Season for all Age Groups
5/24//2020
League Requirements Due. All league coach administration should be completed at this time. Insurance, birth certificates, coach back ground checks, concussion certificates, player/parent contracts should all be uploaded.
5/26/2020 Opening Day
Opening Day
2/23/2020
League Scheduling Meeting/Baseball Pick-up
Location: Dayton Marriott
1414 S. Paterson Blvd
Dayton, Ohio 45409
8 & 9 U: 5-5:45 pm
10 & 11 U: 6-6:45 pm
12,13, 14 & 15 U: 7-7:45 pm
2/21/2020
Coaches Contact Information and League Game Requirements sent to coaches before 5 p.m.
Scheduling is Open
2/21/2020
Final Divisional and Regional Splits Sent to Coaches
2/7/2020
Preliminary Age Group Assignments to coaches for review.
1/31/2020
Registration Closes for 2020 Season for Age Groups 8,9,10,11,12,13 & 14 U
15-U Closes March 1, 2020
All League Fees and Payments are Due
1/31/2020
Any and All Petitions for division assignment appeals
12/31/2019
League Fees are Due
12/8/2019
Coaches Meeting
This Meeting is for New and Returning Coaches for upcoming 2020 Season.
Rules, Adminstration and Changes will be available.
Date:12/8/2019
Location: Centerville High School Auditorium
Time:D-1 Teams 5:00 pm
New Coaches 6:00 pm
Returning Coaches 7:00pm
8/15/2019
Coaches who are registered for the 2020 season will be able to gain access to system to send contracts to parents and players. Players are able to commit to team at this time.
7/15/2019 7:00 p.m
New/Returning team Registration will open for 2020. At that time teams will be able to register for the 2020 season and post try-out information. Please note that MOBL allows one tryout posting at a time with each team account.
Midwest Ohio Youth Sports Leagues ...."A Better Way to Play"
League News
2021 Team Registrations
Team registrations for the MOBL 2021 season are now available HERE.
DEC 20 League Meeting Agenda
To view the Agenda from the DEC 20 League meeting for new and returning coaches, click HERE.
2021 Season Outline
Click HERE to view the 2021 MOBL Season Outline Letter.
End Of Season Letter
Click HERE to view the MOBL 2020 End Of Season letter.
USSSA Age/Grade Exception Rules
The Midwest Ohio Baseball League has always been in favor of changes to the rules and sport that encourages more players to participate in baseball.
Therefore, effective with the 2021 season, and in cooperation with USSSA Baseball, the Midwest Ohio Baseball League is adopting the USSSA Age/Grade Exception rules. A summary of those rules can be found HERE.
Teams should be aware that not all Tournament events will allow players with these exceptions.
Sincerely,
Wade Westfall
5/16/2020
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Outline For MOBL Season Beginning May 26th
Guidelines for Re-Opening Baseball
COVID FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
League Position on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dear Coaches and Parents:
The health, safety and well-being of our players, coaches, parents and fans is of the utmost importance for us at Midwest Ohio Baseball LLC.
The situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. We are monitoring the situation and are in discussions with park districts and coaches regarding this difficult situation.
Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton has banned gatherings of more than 100 people. Individual games in youth baseball would not typically violate that threshold.
We have no intention of cancelling the Midwest Ohio Baseball Season at this time. We know that teams, players, coaches and families all have a vested interest in this baseball season. It is important that we protect this interest by not simply canceling the season. Thus, as we have always done, coaches have the options to control their schedule.
You may choose to play or not to play games beginning March21st or to postpone the beginning of your schedule. It is currently up to you.
Please communicate with your parents, opponents, parks/fields and any other stakeholders regarding early season games.
In the meantime, if you decide to play games or practice now, please remind your parents and players:
We are following this situation closely and will continue with updates.
We simply are not willing at this time, to simply cancel the season.
If the need arises to postpone the official beginning of the season, or to otherwise suspend the season in some way, we will be in touch and post to this site.
Respectfully,
Wade Westfall, President
2020 Midwest Ohio Baseball Survey
Instructions RE: Background Checks Effective March 12, 2020
Coaches:
We are happy to report that USA Baseball has finally supplied us with the news that Background Checks and the Signs of Abuse Training requirements have been clarified to be required EVERY 36 MONTHS RATHER THAN EVERY 12 MONTHS.
Thus, for any of you who completed the Background checks and/or Abuse Training requirements last year, we will update your on-line check marks over the next two weeks. This process must be completed manually so will take some time. Please be patient. We will get it done.
Secondly, if you have background checks from your organization, work or other places (completed in the last 3 years), attached is the information and forms required for compliance in this instance.
Third, if you have not had a background check within the last 3 years, you must complete your background check and Abuse Training requirements. Once you have sign up for the Background Check, you will be emailed information on the Abuse Training requirements.
Coaches who need Background Checks must go to: https://opportunities.averity.com/MOBLLC
Here are the directions once you get logged in and paid:
1. Click on your TEAM and AGE GROUP (Teams are listed alphabetically)
2. Click on either HEAD COACH OR ASSISTANT COACH
3. Click on PROCEED
4. Fill out Application
5. SUBMIT
Once you have completed the Background Check, the link to the Abuse Training will be sent to your email.
IF you have had a Check in the last 36 months, click here.
MWOB Compliance Program for Senate Bill 534
What are the different Bat Certifications?
Click HERE to Read and/or Download Bat Certification Info
MOBL New Coaches Agenda 2020
Click HERE to view the 2020 New Coaches Agenda.
Team registrations are now OPEN
Click HERE to register your team for the MOBL 2020 season.
Celebrating our 30th Year
Midwest Partnering with Local Communities
Coaches:
The upcoming season marks the 30th for Midwest Ohio Baseball League (under two names). The Midwest Ohio Baseball League has been the formative League for thousands of players who went on to play high school baseball, hundreds of players who went on to play college baseball and dozens of players, including some Major Leaguers, who have gone on to play professionally. We are proud of our impact on the Baseball Community and intend to continue to positively influence baseball in the Miami Valley for many years to come.
Our Prime Directive has always been to do what is in the best interests of baseball in the Miami Valley and to remember, it is always about kids playing baseball.
We are announcing several initiatives for the 2020 season which will enhance this Prime Directive:
Be on the lookout for exciting announcements and more information in the coming days.
Lets Be Social!
When was the last time you told your child, "I love watching you play"? As the Spring season kicks off, we would like to challenge all youth sport parents to watch this video. Also, we know that the majority of you are on your phones when reading this email so hop on over and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We look forward to interacting with everyone this season!
Reminder about Rule Changes regarding Time Limit and Ejections
Coaches: This is just a reminder about changes we outlined in the initial meetings last winter:
1. Ejections, Issue Resolution and Sanctions
a. Any player ejected will be ejected from that game plus the next league game. Any Coach ejected from a game will be ejected for that game plus the next 2 league games. Plus, each Coach ejected will be fined $100 to be paid to the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Ohio Concussion Certification
Ohio Concussion Certification Link:
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html
All coaches must take the video course, then provide their certificate for upload to your MOBL account. Thanks!
Background Screening Link
MOBL Backgound Screening Link:
https://opportunities.averity.com/Index.aspx?uid=112174
Simply click the link and follow the instructions to complete your Background Screening requirements for the 2019 season.
For Coaches who are with Baseball organizations who have completed background checks within the last 12 months AND/OR Coaches who have had other Background Checks in the last 12 months, follow the instructions on the form found HERE.
Answers to Common Questions about the League
Recently, Midwest Ohio Baseball performed an extensive telephone survey in order to get your feedback regarding the past season. We thank the coaches for the very positive responses. Over the past 10 years, both amateur baseball and Midwest Ohio Baseball League have made significant changes. Click HERE to see the answers to common questions about the league.
2021 Tournaments
