Alabama Dizzy Dean Baseball

Important Announcements (most recent first)

Dizzy Dean Baseball of Alabama is saddened to announce the passing of Sophomore State Director, Mike Brannon, who passed away at his home Friday, July 16th. Arrangements as follow:

Visitation: July 20th, 6pm-8pm Messmer-Goodwin Funeral Home 225 Dana Road Warrior, AL 35180

Visitation/Funeral: July 21st, 12pm-2pm (visitation); 2pm (funeral) Elvester Baptist Church Nyota Road Warrior, Al 35180

Effective immediately, Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. prohibits the use of any Baseball bat that is designed or marketed as “COACH PITCH” and/or not for use with regulation baseballs, in any Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. sanctioned events that use regulation baseballs. This is for all ages and divisions of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc.

Regulation baseballs include the 9” and 8.5” baseball.

- Coaching Shorts:
There are several instances being reported of coaches not wearing the proper type of shorts. The allowed parameters for wearing shorts has been discussed in depth at each district's first meeting, at the State meeting and at each credential meeting. The ability for coaches to wear shorts in lieu of a traditional baseball uniform was an extremely hard battle to fight and a zero tolerance policy was handed down with the stated requirements. Please refer to the rulebook (2:01 pg. 33 & 4:02 pg. 36) for clarification. Coaches not in proper attire will not be allowed on the field.

Summary of parameters:
*Cotton button front with zipper and front pockets. * Basically, the rules are looking for a neat/crisp looking pair of shorts *
*Shorts must match and coordinate with the players uniforms as close as possible (matching/coordinating team shirt or collared shirt).
*Shorts must have a 7" minimum in-seam.
*Shorts must have a 9" maximum in-seam.
*All coaches must dress the same.
*Coaches must wear either tennis shoes or coaches shoes.

No other type of shorts are allowed. Specifically prohibited shorts are: Denim, Cargo, gym, coaching shorts, draw string, etc. If in question, please contact a Dizzy Dean Director for clarification

- Umpire Requirements for State Tournaments:

After requests from many of our parks, Alabama Dizzy Dean has approved/mandated the following:

Effective immediately, ALL State Tournaments must be officiated by Certified Dizzy Dean Umpires.
Beginning in 2011, ALL Dizzy Dean Sanctioned tournaments (District, Regional, Area, and State) must be officiated by Certified Dizzy Dean Umpires.

Umpire Certification:

After several years of absence, Alabama Dizzy Dean has re-instituted an umpire training/certification program. The cost to participate in the Dizzy Dean Umpire certification program is $25.00 per umpire. For information on the certification clinics, contact the Alabama Dizzy Dean Umpire Director:

Raymond Crawford (Cell) 205-910-8443

Due to insurance regulations, we are no longer able to advertise "Invitational Tournaments"

**5/6 year old all-stars - A child must be 5 years old, on or before April 30 of the current year, in order to be eligible for all-stars**

AREA TOURNAMENT CRITERIA DOWNLOAD

ALL STAR SEASON PROCEDURES AND COSTS DOWNLOAD

WORLD SERIES ENTRY FORM

Important Sanction Information:
With the 2010 Application for Sanction deadline approaching (April 15th) and with the tremendous growth Alabama Dizzy Dean is experiencing, we would like to take this time to revisit/remind all parks that intend to apply for sanction about an important (sometimes misinterpreted) requirement. In order for a park to be eligible to sanction with Dizzy Dean Baseball/Softball, a draft MUST be utilized. ALL players in an age group MUST be available for selection by ALL coaches. Select teams or teams kept together from previous years IS NOT allowed.

STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS

5 yr olds -- GARDENDALE MAROON

6 yr olds -- GARDENDALE MAROON

7 yr olds -- SPRINGVILLE

8 yr olds -- CLAY

9 yr olds -- CHELSEA SWARM

10 yr olds -- HUFFMAN

11 yr olds -- IRONDALE

12 yr olds -- BLOUNT COUNTY

13 yr olds -- NECTAR

14 yr olds -- LIMESTONE RAIDERS

Juniors -- ALBERTVILLE TROJANS

Seniors -- CLAY

8U Softball -- JASPER

10U Softball -- CULLMAN

12U Softball -- EAST WINSTON