PLAYING RULES

As of 03/17/2024 the following are the rules for play at Hobgood Baseball:

RULES LINK


COACH AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:

ANY COACH THAT HAS NOT COMPLETED CONCUSSION, BACKGROUND, OR ANY OTHER CORRESPONDING CCRPA DOCUMENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FIELD UNTIL COMPLETED.

HEAD COACH REQUIREMENTS: 
HEAD COACHES for 6U, 7U, 8U, 9/10U, 11/12u, Junior, and Senior leagues must be at least 25 years old. 
Senior League Head Coaches must also have at least 1 year of experience as an Assistant Coach.

Hobgood Concussion Policy

NOTE: If a player is suspected to have a concussion or traumatic brain injury, a “911” call will be placed for an ambulance to provide immediate medical attention.  If a parent or guardian insists that the “911” call not be made for immediate medical treatment, the parent or guardian must sign the below release stating his/her actions are against Hobgood policy and releasing Hobgood from any liability.  If the waiver is not signed, the “911” call will be made.

COACH AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING INFO:

(1) Background Consent and Abuse Certificate. 
  -For RETURNING volunteers ( https://memberships.sportsengine.com/org/cherokee-recreation-parks-agency/affiliation/hobgood-baseball )
  -For NEW volunteers ( https://memberships.sportsengine.com/org/cherokee-recreation-parks-agency/affiliation/hobgood-baseball )
You will need to "view my membership" to access the abuse training and background check. 
All volunteers will need to complete the Background check and Abuse Awareness Training.
After completing the training, provide certificates to League Director and [email protected].

(2) Coaches "A" Certificate
Only Head coaches are required to complete this training item ---------> USA Baseball Coaches "A" Certificate
1. Click "Sign in" red button on top right of page.
2. Complete required fields (red *).
3. Click on "Certificate" and choose "Coach Certificate."
4. Click on "A Certification.
5. Click "Get Started" tab at bottom of page.  
6. Click link for "Details" under "A Certification Package."
7. Select "Add to Cart" (this is free course).
8. Click "proceed to checkout."
9. Click "submit order."
10. At top of screen, select all four links to training options for A Certification.
11. After completing the training, provide certificates to League Director and [email protected].

1. Click Login to register.  You will need to create an account by clicking on tab and provide your email and create a password.
2. After creating an account, you will receive this message: "An email from [email protected] with information on how to start the training has been sent to the email address you provided. You will need to click on the link in this email to access the training."
3. The email will provide you with a link to launch training. 
4. After completing the training, provide certificate to League Director and [email protected].