TheBoysMom Posted May 28, 2009 Report Posted May 28, 2009 I'm hoping someone from the Nederland Babe Ruth board can clear something up for me. This year, I understand that to be eligible to play all stars, a player has to participate in a certain percentage of games. Seems fair enough to me. At the same time, there are games scheduled this week and next week on the dates of PN-G and Nederland's high school graduations, so obviously some boys (and parents and coaches as well) will have to make the choice to miss a game, or to attend graduation. Will these games count against the boys records, should they miss? Earlier this week I know some games were moved for a Nederland middle school classes awards ceremony, it's too bad the same can't be done for these ceremonies. This way, no one would have to miss a game, or an important milestone in their community. Thanks for your assistance in this matter.
Roughrider Posted May 29, 2009 Report Posted May 29, 2009 Talk to your son's manager about the issue. So far the board has worked around school activities pretty well. It is almost impossible to consider every scenario when making out a schedule.
TheBoysMom Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Posted May 29, 2009 Talk to your son's manager about the issue. So far the board has worked around school activities pretty well. It is almost impossible to consider every scenario when making out a schedule. Does he have the discretion to make this an "excused" absence that won't count against my son, and the others affected? This issue will come again next week when Nederland holds it's graduation, so hopefully there will be a way to work this out that is fair to all. I'm just not clear on the rules and want to understand.
Roughrider Posted May 29, 2009 Report Posted May 29, 2009 I guess what I am saying is that if the board becomes aware through the managers of the teams with a scheduling conflict, they will probably move the games to a later date on the nights in question.
TheBoysMom Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Posted June 2, 2009 Thanks for the responses. No matter in the end, we worked it out. He was able to play a few innings of his game then head over to his brothers graduation just in time. Rules are rules!
Bulldog Dad Posted June 2, 2009 Report Posted June 2, 2009 Let me apologize for this....He came to me a couple of weeks ago and asked if the game could be changed. I just assumed that PNG graduation and Nederland graduation were held the same week...not the case. He came to me Thursday and asked if the game could be rescheduled....I told him it snuck up on me and I would call both managers and see what I could do. Turns out it was too late as the graduation was on Friday...once again...my mistake and I apologize....I am all about working around school functions when possible. But I'm glad he was able to play a little then go to Bro's graduation. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to talk further about this. RR
TheBoysMom Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Posted June 2, 2009 Thanks for your reply. I'm glad he was able to play too, and now graduation is over and done with and we're ready to concentrate on baseball. I know scheduling can be a bear (it's part of what I do at work), and I do appreciate everything the board members, sponsors and volunterers do to make the league a great place to play for kids all over the area. Thanks again.
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