Coaching Information

Thank you for volunteering your time to grow our young boys and girls.  We couldn't do this without your support.  Below you will find many useful links and information to make your job easier.

• Pitch Count Information
  Download Official Pony Pitch Count Sheet
  National Pitch Count Details
  MLB PitchSmart™ Guidelines
  
  
• Live Scan Fingerprinting
  The first requirement for coaching in Vacaville Pony is a Live Scan fingerprint / background check.  If you have been live scanned through Vacaville Pony in the past, you do not need to do so again.  To get live scanned take the form (link below) to a live scan facility (link to locations below). 
  Auspicious Live Scan and Notary
  Vacaville Pony Live Scan Form
  
  
• Required Training
  Player safety is a top priority in PONY.  All Vacaville Pony coaches and managers must complete online concussion training and cardiac arrest training, and present their certificates of completion prior to the draft.  This certifications must be renewed every year.
  Click here for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training
  Click here for concussion certification
  Click here for Protecting Students from Abuse
  
  
• Know the Rules
  Managers and coaches are responsible to know the rules of the game.  Pony baseball is played by MLB rules, except where modified by PONY national rules or our local rules.
  Offical MLB Rules
  2023 Vacaville Pony Local Rules
  2024 Pony National Rulebook
  

• Field Care
  All teams are expected to work together to take care of our fields, in an effort to keep the game fun, fair and safe.  Many coaches are not familiar with field care.  We're always willing to help train, and here are some helpful videos about infield care and prep:
  Infield Dragging & Lip Prevention
  Mound & Home Plate Repairs
  
  
• All Star Resources
  Tournament Pitching Record
  
  
• Sponsorship Form
  All managers are required to obtain a sponsor for their team.  Below is your sponsor signup form:
  2025 Sponsorship Form
  
  
• Padan Park Map
  Map of Padan Park practice fields
  
  
• Padan School Map
  Map of Padan School practice fields

• Keating Park Map
  Map of Keating Park fields