Mission StatementCicero Little League takes the position that its All-Star teams be representative of the most talented and deserving players possible, who irrespective of their age and the level at which they play, possess the highest qualities of athleticism, good baseball or softball sense, good sportsmanship, and strong character. Cicero Little League is committed to a selection process that will provide for the most balanced and competitive All-Star team(s) possible beginning with the 12U International teams. The strongest consideration possible will be given to advancing the League's team(s) to their highest potential in All-Star tournament play, while at the same time embracing all the tenants of Little League and its primary standard of good sportsmanship, teamwork, and fair play.
International All Star Manager and Coaches Selection ProcessThe managers of the division will be polled for their recommendations for all-star manager. Managers may nominate themselves for the position. The all-star manager will be determined by a recommendation of the President, the VP of Baseball or Softball game and the Player Agent for the division followed by an approval from the Board. Selection using the following criteria (in no order of preference):
1. Are they a good representative of Cicero Little League?
2. Do they have tournament experience?
3. Based on discussions and observations, whose child is capable of contributing on the team?
· NOTE 1: Manager/Coach is not required to have a child on the team
· NOTE 2: If the child of a manager candidate is not considered to be a “top 20” candidate but the benefit of selecting the manager candidate outweighs the detriment of including the child on the all-star roster – the manager candidate will not be precluded from nomination and be allowed to select his child to the all-star team.
4. Who had the best regular season and can mold unfamiliar kids into a winning team quickly?
5. Who won the end of year tournament?
6. Who has a working knowledge of the potential players?
After the manager recommendation is approved by the Board, the manager will be notified and asked to select 2 assistant coaches; at least one of which must not be from his/her regular season team – unless there are no other options and/or approved by the President, the VP of Baseball or VP of Softball and Player Agent. After his selections, the President, the Player Agent and VP of Baseball and/or VP of Softball will discuss and, assuming no objections, recommend them to the Board for approval.
International Player Selection Process1. Player Nominations
12U International All Star Team
1. Managers from the Major division will recommend players from their team that they believe are one of the top 20 players in the Major division.
11U International All Star Team
1. Major Division managers will recommend players from their team that they believe are one of the top 20 league age 11U players in the Major division who were not nominated for another team.
10U International All Star Team
1. AAA Managers will recommend players from their team that they believe are one of the top 20 players in the AAA division.
2. Major Managers will recommend players from their team that they believe are one of the top 20 league age 10U players in the division who were not nominated for another team.
Team managers are to supply a paragraph for each player they have nominated - listing strengths, weaknesses, positions played, reasons for recommendation, etc. Statistics will not be used to compare players. Statistical rankings of player on the same team will be considered and may be compared to players on other teams (i.e. OK - Johnny Player has the 2nd highest batting average on the team. Not OK - Johnny Player batted .532).
2. Player Eligibility
The nominated player needs to be age appropriate and must have played in 60 percent of his team’s regular season games. The player must reside within the Cicero Little League boundaries and must be able to commit to attending 100% of all games and 90% of all scheduled practices. Nomination for all-stars does not guarantee that a player will be selected for any given all-star roster.
3. International Selection
The Player Agent will compile the recommendations and the eligibility forms and review with the President and VP of Baseball and/or VP of Softball. If everything looks consistent and logical, this list will be sent out to the managers and coaches for voting.
Voting managers and coaches for all-star teams are:
| Team | Voting Managers/Coaches |
| 10U International All Stars | AAA Division & Major Division |
11U International All Stars
| Major Division Only |
12U International All Stars
| Major Division Only |
By secret ballot, the managers and coaches must vote on 15 kids. The Player Agent will compile a list of the top 15 vote getters and review with the President and VP of Baseball/Softball. If everything looks consistent and logical, this list will be submitted to the all-star manager to select 12 or 13 players. If the all-star manager wishes to select a player that is not on the list, it must be approved by the President, the VP of Baseball/Softball and the Player Agent. Approval will not be withheld unreasonably.
NOTES:
The goal of our selection process is to assemble the best team to win. This means that the all-star team isn’t automatically the top vote getters in the league. We allow the all-star manager player selections so that he can add players who compliment the roster. This may result in having some players who received fewer votes, but better fill the role needed by the team (i.e. Johnny Player was #15 in voting, but the team needs a catcher and Johnny is a better fit than the players with more votes.)
Many players will be eligible for multiple all-star teams. Ultimately, it the parent’s decision as to which team(s) they want their child eligible for and which team he will play on – if wanted on multiple teams. Parents will declare their options on the All-star Player Eligibility Form. Conversely, if a player is not selected to one of the teams the parents list as an option, we are not required to place the player on any all-star team.
Local/District All Star TeamsIf there is sufficient remaining talent and individuals interested in coaching, then Cicero Little League will consider fielding all-star teams at the local/district level.
District All Star Manager and Coaches Selection ProcessThe managers of the division will be polled for their recommendations for team manager. Managers may nominate themselves. The all-star manager will be determined by a recommendation of the President, the VP of Baseball/Softball and the Player Agent for the division followed by an approval from the Board. Selection using the following criteria (in no order of preference):
1. Are they a good representative of Cicero Little League?
2. Do they have tournament experience?
3. Based on discussions and observations, whose child is capable of contributing on the team?
· NOTE 1: Manager/Coach is not required to have a child on the team
· NOTE 2: If the child of a manager candidate is not considered to be a “top 20” candidate but the benefit of selecting the manager candidate outweighs the detriment of including the child on the all-star roster – the manager candidate will not be precluded from nomination and be allowed to select his child to the all-star team.
4. Who had the best regular season and can mold unfamiliar kids into a winning team quickly?
5. Who won the end of year tournament?
6. Who has a working knowledge of the potential players?
After the manager recommendation is approved by the Board, the manager will be notified and asked to select 2 coaches; at least one of which must not be from his/her regular season team – unless there are no other options and/or approved by VP of Baseball and/or VP of Softball and Player Agent. After his selections, the Player Agent and VP of Baseball and/or VP of Softball will discuss and, assuming no objections, recommend them to the Board for approval.
Player Selection ProcessDistrict Player Nominations12U District All Star Team1. Managers from the Major division will recommend players from their team that they believe are one of the top 15 players in the Major division, who were not nominated and/or selected for another team.
10U District All Star Team1. AAA Managers will recommend players from their team that they believe are one of the top 18 players in the AAA division.
2. Major Managers will recommend players from their team that they believe are one of the top 10 league age 10U players in the division who were not nominated and/or for another team.
Team managers are to supply a paragraph for each player they have nominated - listing strengths, weaknesses, positions played, reasons for recommendation, etc. Statistics will not be used to compare players. Statistical rankings of player on the same team will be considered and may be compared to players on other teams (i.e. OK - Johnny Player has the 2nd highest batting average on the team. Not OK - Johnny Player batted .532).
Player Eligibility FormThe nominated player needs to be age appropriate and must have played in 60 percent of his team’s regular season games. The player must reside within the Cicero Little League boundaries and must be able to commit to attending 100% of all games and 90% of all scheduled practices. Nomination for all-stars does not guarantee that a player will be selected for any given all-star roster.
District Selection The Player Agent will compile the recommendations and the eligibility forms and review with the President and the VP of Baseball and/or VP of Softball. If everything looks consistent and logical, this list will be sent out to the managers and coaches for voting.
Voting managers and coaches for all-star teams are:
| Team | Voting Managers/Coaches |
| 10U District All Stars | AAA Division & Major Division |
| 12U District All Stars | Major Division |
By secret ballot, the managers must vote on 18 kids.
The Player Agent will compile a list of the top 18 vote getters and review with the President and the VP Baseball and/or VP of Softball. If everything looks consistent and logical, this list will be submitted to the all-star manager to select 12 or 13 players. If the all-star manager wishes to select a player that is not on the list, it must be approved by the President, the VP of Baseball and/or VP of Softball and the Player Agent. Approval will not be withheld unreasonably.
NOTES:
The goal from our selection process is to assemble the best team to win. This means that the all-star team isn’t automatically the top vote getters in the league. We allow the all-star manager player selections so that he can add players who compliment the division manager selections. This may result in having some players who received fewer votes, but better fill the role needed by the team (i.e. Johnny Player was #15 in voting, but the team needs a catcher and Johnny is a better fit than the players with more votes.)
Many players will be eligible for multiple all-star teams. Ultimately, it the parent’s decision as to which team(s) they want their child eligible for and which team he will play on – if wanted on multiple teams. If a player is not selected to one of the teams the parents list as an option, we are not required to place the player on any all-star team.
TimeframeInternational All Star Manager must be Selected by May 22.
International All Star Nominations are due by May 22.
International All Star Ballots are due by May 28.
International All Star Final Selection by May 31.
International All Star Team Announced on June 1.
District All Star Managers must be selected by June 1.
District All Star Nominations are due by June 5.
District All Star Ballots are due by June 15.
District All star Final Selection by June 20.
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