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PLAYER EVALUATIONS
General Information and Instructions The
purpose of evaluations is to ensure, as nearly as possible, that players
are placed in league levels
that most closely match their age and/or ability.
Unexcused absence from the evaluations may result in
ineligibility for assignment to a Major League team and other draft
restrictions. Any player not attending the draft is prohibited from
playing for any coach or manager he has played for within the
previous 12 months. 1.
Evaluation Participants: The
following players are NOT required
to attend: a. Returning Major League Players. They will remain with their team from the previous season. b. All eight year olds, who will be assigned to the "A" minor league. c. All five, six and seven year olds, who will be playing T-Ball. d.
Son/daughters of team MANAGERS.
THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO SONS/DAUGHTERS OF COACHES, WHO MUST ATTEND EVALUATIONS. 2.
If there are conflicts with attending your scheduled evaluation
date, due to swim meets, basketball games etc., you must
make arrangements with your League Player Agent to attend an
alternate evaluation. 3.
Players should bring only their ball gloves (bats are optional).
NO CLEATS!!! 4. Players should report to the check-in desk to obtain a tryout number at least 30 minutes before their scheduled starting time. In case of snow, call the League Recorder at 591-5341 for more information. Information regarding player participation and tryout rules is available in the Fairfax Little League 2002 Registration Information booklet.
Player Evaluations Schedule - Spring 2002 The purpose of evaluations is to ensure, as nearly as possible, that players are placed in league levels that most closely match their age and/or ability. Unexcused absence from the evaluations may result in ineligibility for assignment to a Major League team and other draft restrictions. Any player not attending the draft is prohibited from playing for any coach or manager he has played for within the previous 12 months. If there are conflicts attending your scheduled evaluation date, due to swim meets, basketball games etc., you must make arrangements with your league player agent to attend an alternate evaluation. American & National Evaluations - Spring 2002
Dominion League Evaluations - Spring 2002
The Dominion League player evaluations will be conducted on Saturday, February 16, at assigned evaluation times (3 minute intervals). Tryout cards will be mailed to registered players. The actual evaluation process takes approximately 15 minutes. Players should report to the designated field 30 minutes prior to their assigned evaluation time. This will allow them to get registered, get a number pinned on, and receive an explanation of what to expect and how to proceed. This will also allow additional time prior to your reporting time to properly warm up. The whole process should take no more than 35 minutes. If for some reason a player cannot report at the assigned time, please contact the Player Agent, Tom Naughton (703-323-0563) at the first opportunity. How it works: Each player will start at home plate with the opportunity to hit 5 baseballs from a pitching machine. After hitting, the player then receives four defensive evaluations; 1st base (throws from SS, 2nd base (throws from CF), Shortstop (fielding ground balls and throwing to 1B), and Centerfield (catching fly balls and throwing to 2nd base). The rotation through the positions as new batters step in takes about 15 minutes. Evaluation completed. The first 5 players for each session will have to rotate a few extra times to begin the flow through the 4 defensive positions.
Junior Tryouts - Spring 2002 13 year old Junior League player evaluations will be conducted outdoors at the Robinson Junior Varsity field, on Saurday,. Feb. 23rd, time TBD. 14 year old Junior League player evaluations will be conducted outdoors at the Robinson Junior Varsity field, on Sunday, Feb. 24th, time TBD. Please call Dianne Hortsman at 703-472-9581 if you have any questions. The actual evaluation process takes approximately 15 minutes. Players should report to the field ready to go on the field 10 minutes prior to their assigned evaluation time. This will allow them to get registered, get a number pinned on, and receive an explanation of what to expect and how to proceed. Please allow additional time prior to your reporting time to properly warm up. Warm ups are up to each individual candidate. The whole process should take no more than 35 minutes. All returning players from Junior American teams in 2000 are not required to be evaluated. They remain assigned to their 2000 teams. This process was used for the 2000 Junior League player evaluations and proved to be very efficient, requiring only minimal time at the field, so long as everyone arrived on time. It is imperative players are on time, and, if for some reason they cannot report at their assigned time they contact the Player Agent, Dianne Horstman (703-250-7622) at the first opportunity. How it works: Each player will start at home plate with the opportunity to hit 5 baseballs from a pitching machine. After hitting, the player then receives four defensive evaluations; 1st base (throws from SS, 2nd base (throws from CF), Shortstop (fielding ground balls and throwing to 1B), and Centerfield (catching fly balls and throwing to 2nd base). The rotation through the positions as new batters step in takes about 15 minutes. Evaluation completed. The first 5 players for each session will have to rotate a few extra times to begin the flow through the 4 defensive positions. There may be a special pitcher/catcher evaluation session for Junior candidates, as determined by the Player Agent.
Rules governing the skill level at which players will participate in Fairfax Little League are covered in the Fairfax Little League Local Rules. The following reiterates Local Rule 5.8 (Special Provisions): 5.8 Special Provisions. It is the intent of Fairfax Little League that players participate at the level which is appropriate for their skills and abilities: However, any Minor League player who refuses to be drafted to a higher level is subject to sanctions based on the following excerpt from the Official Little League Handbook and Manual:
NOTE: It is NOT the intention of this rule that players who refuse to be drafted shall forfeit eligibility to continue participation in Little League, but rather that they forfeit further eligibility for advancement to a higher league level during the current season. However, it is unfair for a child of exceptional ability to play in a league level that is obviously below their skill level. Should a player of such exceptional ability refuse advancement to a higher league level, the League Committee shall recommend proposed sanctions to the Board for approval. No sanction will be announced or imposed without the approval of the Board of Directors. Additionally, a player who, at the time of the draft, declines an assignment to a Major League team or requests that they not be assigned to a Major League team, will be ineligible for advancement to a Major League team for the duration of the season.
Directions
to Northern Virginia Baseball Academy (NVBA) Please plan on traffic delays due to rush hour. We know that the NVBA facility is not close to Fairfax and may be a hardship for some. However, due to the restrictions on the use of high schools this year, we had to seek other evaluation sites. Fairfax Little League Board of Directors would like to thank Brian Snyder, General Manager of NVBA, for his generosity in providing his facility for our use. Full Route Map Destination Map From Fairfax City, take Rt. 50 west. You will pass Greenbriar Shopping Center on your left, Sully Plaza Shopping Center on your right, and will go under Rt. 28 (near Dulles Airport). After Rt. 28, go approximately one mile. Turn left on Westfax Drive at the Hampton Inn. If you get to the Pepsi Plant you have gone too far. NVBA is on your right in the first section of buildings. From Burke, take Braddock Road to Rt. 28. Turn right (North) on Rt. 28 toward Chantilly. Exit Rt. 28 at Rt. 50 west toward Winchester. Follow directions above. Or, take Burke Center Parkway to the Fairfax Parkway. Proceed north toward Fair Lakes. Take the Rt. 50 west exit and follow the directions above.
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Player evaluations are mandatory for all nine through 13
& 14 year olds, unless a registrant is in an exempted group. See 
