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Welcome to Flower Mound Youth Sports Association (FMYSA).

FMYSA started in 1990 to provide children in Flower Mound and the surrounding areas with a safe and organized environment to learn how to play baseball and softball in a recreational atmosphere. FMYSA has grown rapidly, with thousands of boys and girls playing baseball and softball on hundreds of teams.

We offer both Spring and Fall seasons. Our seasons generally run as follows:

Spring, early March to early June.
Fall, early September to late October.

Teams generally play 12 games in the Spring season and 10 games in the Fall season, generally 2 games a week. Weeknight games begin no earlier than 5:30 pm, with the last game starting around 8:00. Times vary by age group, with the younger age groups (5 and 6) playing the earlier games. Saturdays are big at FMYSA! Almost every team plays, with the first games usually starting at 9:00 am.

FMYSA does not schedule recreation games on Sundays. However, due to inclement weather and the limited number of playing fields, we reserve the right to schedule makeup games to start no earlier than 1:00 pm on Sundays.

Practice days and times are determined by each team's head coach. Teams generally have about three planned activities (practices and/or games) each week.

Coaches try to consult with parents regarding practice days and times, but due to the limitations on fields and our "field practice lottery," coaches are constrained on their flexibility of practice times. We ask that you work with your coaches and understand that they may not always be able to accommodate every family's schedule.

How to Register My Child

Step 1: Review the Key FMYSA Spring Dates

- Take a minute note the key dates for the upcoming season (click on Calendar on the left menu bar).
- Review the Age Groups and Fees to determine which league your child will play in.

Step 2: Register Your Child

There are two ways to register your child for the Spring season:
1) Online (click Register Online on the left margin of this site). About 85% of players register online, and you save $5/child by doing it this way.
2) In-Person at Registration in Flower Mound. This is done on a Saturday morning in late January (Spring) or mid-August (Fall). Please look at the Calendar for exact dates.

Step 3: Skills Demonstration

Skills demonstration is only done in the Spring season, and only for baseball players playing 7U and older, and softball players playing 10U and older. For baseball teams 7U and older, teams are separated between Red division (more competitive) and Blue division. Players not on a protected roster will be assigned to a Blue division team if they are not at the skills demonstration. (If your child is new to the league, he or she probably is not on a protected roster.) Please review the Protected Roster section within our Coaching Center for more details. [modified 12/2009]

Step 4: Your Child Will Be Placed on a Team

Once your child is registered, he or she will be placed on a team within the appropriate age group. If there was a Skills Demonstration, then children are drafted onto teams by the coaches (in 7U and 8U, while there is a skills demonstration, players are still assigned by the Age Group Director; there is no draft until 9U). If there was not a Skills Demonstration (younger ages, or Fall for all ages), then age group directors place kids on teams.

Step 5: You Will Be Contacted by the Coach

You will be contacted by your child's coach. The coach will let you know when the first practice will be. Your child's coach will be your primary contact with FMYSA and generally will be able to help you with any additional questions you have. Note the dates on the Calendar, but parents are generally not contacted before mid-February in the Spring, and late August in the Fall.

Age Groups and Fees

Baseball (age as of 4/30/2011

Birthdate Between	Age Group Is	Spring Season Online Fee**	Fall Season Online Fee**
Must be 3 by 8/14/2010	Blastball	$40	$35
5/1/2006 - 4/30/2007	4U (tee-ball)	$50	$45
5/1/2005 - 4/30/2006	5U	$75	$70
5/1/2004 - 4/30/2005	6U	$75	$70
5/1/2003 - 4/30/2004	7U	$80	$75
5/1/2002 - 4/30/2003	8U	$85	$80
5/1/2001 - 4/30/2002	9U	$110	$100
5/1/2000 - 4/30/2001	10U	$110	$100
5/1/1999 - 4/30/2000	11U	$110	$100
5/1/1998 - 4/30/1999	12U	$110	$100
5/1/1996 - 4/30/1998	13/14U	$110	$100
5/1/1992 - 4/30/1996	18U	$125	$110
Select (NTI)	9U - 14U	$110	$100
Select (NTI)	15U - 18U	$125	$110
Select--Tournament Only	9U - 14U	$40	$40
		**Add $5 if paying	in person

Softball (age as of 1/1/2011)

Birthdate In	Age Group Is	Spring Season Online Fee**	Fall Season Online Fee**
Must be 3 by 4/30/2011	Blastball	$40	$35
2006 - 2007	4U (tee-ball)	$50	$45
2004 - 2005	6U	$80	$75
2002 - 2003	8U	$95	$90
2000 - 2001	10U	$95	$90
1998 - 1999	12U	$95	$90
1996 - 1997	14U	$95	$90
1994 - 1995	16U	$95	$90
Select	8U - 16U	$40	$40
		**Add $5 if paying	in person

Kids Playing Up

Periodically a parent wants their child to "play up" one age group in order to allow the child to play with others of advanced skill levels. The league strongly discourages kids from playing outside their own age group, but does allow it in certain circumstances. If your child is allowed to play up, they must register at In-Person Registration; online registration does not allow someone to play outside their age group.

The following restrictions apply to anyone playing outside their age group:

Any player league age 6 or older wanting to "play up" to a higher age group may do so provided an Age Group Director has approved the player's request. FMYSA policy prohibits any player from playing up more than one age group.
If a player is not on a protected roster, the parents will need to seek the Age Group Director's permission to allow the younger player to play on the older team. The Age Group Director has his/her option to evaluate the skill of the player. FMYSA reserves the right to refuse any request to play up without explanation.
At no time will an older player be able to play in a younger age group.
Anyone electing to "play up" will only be eligible for the All Star team that represents the league in which she/he played. Players playing up forfeit the right to try out for their "league age" All Star team.

Red vs. Blue Divisions

For baseball teams 7U and older (usually does not apply to 7U Fall), teams are separated into 2 divisions -- Red and Blue -- in order to pair teams of similar levels of play. Red is the more competitive or advanced of the two. Teams are separated by the Age Group Director, based on input from the coaches, prior season records, number of players on the protected roster, and other factors. To be considered for Red division, coaches must have a minimum of 8 players on their protected roster, or receive an exception from both the Age Group Director and the VP of Recreation Baseball.

Red and Blue divisions will be created when there are enough teams to justify separate divisions. For example, if an age group only has 6 teams, they will all play together. Practically, this usually results in separate divisions for 7U through 9U, and sometimes for 10U.

Skills Demonstrations and Drafts

Skills demonstrations are only held in the Spring season. The Fall season is much shorter, with much less time to form teams and practice, necessitating a more abbreviated process. In the Fall, Age Group Directors assign players to teams based on openings on various teams.

7U and 8U

Beginning in the Spring of 7U, FMYSA will hold a Skills Demonstration for players who are not on a protected roster, or who want to move to a more competitive team. If a players is currently on a protected roster and wants to remain on that team, or if they are not on a protected roster and prefer to be on a Blue division team, they do not need to attend the skills demonstration.

The Skills Demonstration is conducted by independent reviews (not the coaches or parents at that age group), and will look at player's hitting, throwing, and catching. The Age Group Director uses these results to assign players to teams (more advanced or capable players assigned to Red Division) -- there is no coaches draft at this age. All registered players will be assigned to a team.

9U and Older

9U and older players who are not on a protected roster also can participate in a skills demonstration. However, the coaches in these age groups gather with the Age Group Director to draft the players. All registered players will be placed on a team.

FMYSA Bylaws

To download our non-profit organization bylaws, click here. (PDF)

Volunteer

FMYSA is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers. Without the help of hundreds of parents within the community, we simply couldn't be successful. Like any association, we're always looking for people who genuinely want to help make all this possible. The opportunities are endless; the rewards are displayed on the faces of our children every day during the season.

See if any of the volunteer opportunities listed below interest you.

***UPDATE - JUNE 23, 2010***
Positions opened are:
Board Position: VP of Rec Baseball
Directors for baseball: Blastball, 5U, 8U and 11U
Directors for Softball: 10U and 14U
For more information about becoming a Board Member of Director, please contact Gary Wells.

Head Coach
Coach one of our hundreds of teams. Provide the leadership necessary to help our kids learn the game. Usually involves 12 games, plus practices, and leading communications with the parents. Contact your Age Group Director to get involved.

Assistant Coach
Help the head coach with all aspects of the team. Head coaches always need assistant coaches to help during practices and games. Contact your head coach to get involved.

Team Parent
This position is absolutely critical to successful team organization. Every coach needs parent involvement, and the role is generally dependent on the coach. Contact your head coach to get involved.

Equipment Preparation
Involves equipment preparation and organization for all teams at the start and end of the season. Contact the Equipment Director to get involved.

Marketing/Sponsorship
Work with the Marketing Director to recruit new sponsors and organize all marketing-related activities. Contact the Marketing Director to get involved.

League/Age Group Director
A more demanding role that involves the complete organization and management of an Age Group (league). Contact the V.P. of Baseball or V.P. of Softball to get involved.

Event Coordinator
Coordinates all of the major FMYSA events (registration, skills demonstration, clinics, etc.). Works closely with the Executive VP to schedule, plan, organize and implement all of the major events. Contact the EVP to get involved.

Technology Specialist
Help the association design and build new technology systems to serve our members better. Contact the Technology Director to get involved.

Remember, when you fill out your child's registration form, you can let us know that you want to become involved by checking the appropriate role under the "Parent Volunteers" section.

Directorship or Board Member Position

The Directorship positions are elected by the Board Members and the Board Members are elected by a vote of the general membership. In order to be considered for either a Directorship or a Board position, you must submit an application.

These positions should be taken seriously. The average time commitments for these positions will range from 15-20hrs per week for Board Members and 5-10hrs per week for other Directorship Level positions.

Become a Sponsor

FMYSA is grateful for the many businesses and individuals who have chosen to sponsor the league or teams. Sponsors help ensure that our children have great opportunities to play ball at reasonable prices.

Whether as an individual or for a company, you too can become a sponsor for FMYSA. There are two ways to sign up as a sponsor: in person or online.

Sign Up in Person or via Mail
You can complete the below form and bring it to In-Person Registration or mail it along with payment.
Sponsorship Form (MS Word)
Sponsorship Form (PDF)

Sign Up Online
We also offer the convenience of signing up as a sponsor online. It's quick and secure and can be done when you register your child online. See the side bar to the right to sign up online. Click here to sign up online.

To everyone who has sponsored teams in the past - Thank you! We are truly grateful that you have chosen to help FMYSA over the years.

Working in Concessions

FMYSA operates concessions at our Bakersfield and Hilltop complexes, using paid, part-time staff. We are continually looking for new staff with a great attitude, and need people over 18 as well as younger. If you are interested in working in one of the concessions, please take the following steps:

Complete this application, and email it to our Concessions Manager
Click here to submit an application for a criminal background check. FMYSA requires all staff (as well as head and assistant coaches) to complete a criminal background check.

Lost and Found Items

Fall 2009

Found - Sunday, August 9th, Hilltop Park - Hitting Stick. Please contact Maria Gilbert

Spring 2009

March 24th - Black Rawlings lefthanded baseball glove, 11 1/2", around Bakersfield 1 . After the 8U Rams game. Please contact Dirk Rochette 214-769-0112
Green Easton bat (has Katbat 2005, Arthur, and/ or Michael Arthur written on it), orange/blue bat, not sure of the brand, but (has Boston Arthur or just Arthur on it), adult baseball glove (has Brad Arthur written on it) Contact Brad Arthur 214-315-9354 or 817-837-8704.
April 14th - Youth Phillies jersey and hat left at Tiger Field. Please contact Chuck Stanke 972-746-9938
April 25th - Youth glove "J Holder" written on it left at Tiger #2. Please contact Jody Holder jh.apex@grandecom.net
May 10th - found a Black/Silver Mizuno glove at Tiger Fields with no name at Tiger Field. Please contact dchunta@verizon.net

Spring 2010

FOUND: Grey Louisville Slugger/TPX with initials J.H - Turned into the office next to main concession stand.

Lost:
5-4-2010: Nokona right handed fielders adult glove. Please contact Fred Bianchetti at 972-539-1061

4-26-2010: Catchers mit on Bakersfield #5. Please contact Brad Arthur at 940-595-9207

Board Meeting Minutes

2010 Board Meeting Schedule

All meetings will be held at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center (CAC), unless otherwise noted.

Mon, 1/18 6:30pm

Mon, 3/22 6:30pm

Mon, 4/19 6:30pm

Mon, 6/7 6:30pm (Annual Meeting)

Mon, 9/13 6:30pm

Mon, 10/18 6:30pm

2005 Meeting Minutes

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2006 Meeting Minutes

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2007 Meeting Minutes

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2008 Meeting Minutes

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2009 Meeting Minutes

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January 18, 2010

Attendees:

Charlie Carr, Greg Axelrod, Jack Fultz, Greg Staddon, Jim Mittan, Pepper Hastings, Gary Wells, Tracy Black, Keith Kellermeyer, Amy Burwell, Chris Parked, Charles Byron, Jim Antonelli, Mark Lawless, Jerry Martin, Chuck Berneche, Dan Moser, Rick Kenyon, Jeff Pearson, Chuck Stanke

Guest Speakers:

Skyler Johnson spoke on behalf of Legends Sports Photography. Presented to the Board what Legends has to offer for team photographs.

Comments from Members: none

FMYSA Financial Update: Available upon request

Spring Marketing:

Handing out flyers and other advertising merchandise at the Holiday Parade, schools, HOA's and pre schools
Dick's Sporting Goods - FMYSA Day, with the 10% coupon from coaches meeting, Dick's will give an additional 15% off of all softball and baseball merchandise. A total of 25% off. FMYSA Day will be February 27, 10-3 at the Dick's in Flower Mound.

Softball Umpires :

Due to several issues regarding the softball umpire crew, Greg Staddon presented a proposal to the Board for a new umpire crew. The Board voted and approved

Recreational Softball:

Volunteers needed for 10U and 14U age group directors
Interlock with Coppell and Highland Village
Coaches clinic - TBA

Recreational Baseball:

Task Force suggested changing the Protected Roster player rule from 4 seasons to 3 seasons. Board suggested making it 2 seasons. Board voted and approved Protected Roster Rule: Player can be protected on a roster if they have not played in FMYSA for 2 seasons.
15/18U issue with number of players and forming teams. Suggestions were made to give high school coaches flyers to hand out to players that do not make the the high school team.
Skills evaluation will be January 31st at Bakersfield. 7U and 8U skills will be added this season. 7U there are 17-20 spots open in the Red division, 8U there is 12-15 spots open in the Red division.
Steve Hill (uniform vendor) will be at in person registration to allow coaches to choose colors for their teams jerseys.

Select Softball Upate:

There will be 12 teams this season
FMYSA will host 8 Invitational Only tournaments
High School JV tournament February 25-27

Select Baseball Update:

Rattler organization to remain in FMYSA
8U Rattler coach will be named as early as February. This will be in addition to the 8U All Star team
Select registration will be January 30th.
FMYSA gets fields back on February 1st.

CPR Renewal Class: will decide at a later time

Metting Adjourned

March 22, 2010

Attendees:

Charlie Carr, Gary Wells, Jack Fultz, Lisa Albright, Pepper Hastings, Tracy Black, Dennis Cook, John Ingraham, Rusty Wood, Dana Maggs, Rick Kenyon, Amy Burwell, Larry Burwell, Jeff McCord

Guest Speakers:

Rusty Wood and Dana Maggs spoke on behalf of www.schoolofbaseball.com. Presented to the Board the partnership they are wanting to start with FMYSA.

Field Conditions:

Batting cages at Bakersfield were repaired from the snow storm. Jake's Hilltop Park update: Batting cages approved, construction has begun, 28 of the trees are planted, 12 pines delivered and will be planted tomorrow. Refreshment cart for Bakersfield has been ordered. Will help concessions to sell beverages and limited food items at lower fields.

Tournaments:

Bakersfield Park Rules for Tournaments - Tracy Black presented rules board approved. Will be posted online.
Tournament Payment and Refund Policy - Tracy Black presented policy board approved. Will be posted online.
2010 AAYBA Planning - Teams should total 448. Railroad Park and Flower Mound High School will be used for tournament. Starting the Platinum Elite for 10U and up. Town of Flower Mound will be holding their Firework presentation at Bakersfield, FMYSA will do concessions.

Pitch Hit and Run:

Will be held on April 23rd for both Softball and Baseball at Bakersfield. Rainout will be April 25th.

All Stars:

Gary Wells will coach the 8U Rattlers All Star team. Gary will be holding tryouts on 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 at Bakersfield #1 6:00 each night. Roster to be set by 4/17. Greg Axelrod to get the word out for FMYSA All Stars. Amy to set up vendor for All Star teams. NTI Association are going to set up tournaments for All Star teams. Softball and Baseball All Star tryouts will be held 4/30 and 5/7 at Bakersfield.

Recreational Softball Update:

Schedule up and uniforms will be delivered on 3/26 at 6:30.

Recreational Baseball Update:

Schedule up and uniforms will be delivered on 3/25 at 6:30

Select Softball Update:

1st tournament had great feed back. 2nd tournament was rained out, trying to reschedule. April 10th tournament has 18 teams registered. Town of Flower Mound will be installing removable pitching rubbers for 35', 40' and 43'.

Select Baseball Update:

Pepper recognized Jeff McCord for all the hard work and time he has put in as the NTI director. FMYSA is fielding 5 18U Select Teams.

April 19, 2010

Attendees:

Charlie Carr, Gary Wells, Greg Axelrod, Lisa Albright, Jack Fultz, Tracy Black, Keith Kellermeyer, Rick Kenyon, John Ingraham, Amy Burwell, Matt Lawless, Chuck Stankee, Chris Parker

FMYSA Announcements / Updates:

a. Upcoming Annual meeting / Nominating Committee- Board names a 3 person committee. Deadline for Applicants is May 17th.
b. Pitch, Hit and Run (4/23) - Friday both baseball and softball will be held at Bakersfield. Velocity will be out to help with the running portion.
c. All Star Coaches and Tryouts (BB and SB) - Softball coaches have not been named at the time of the meeting. Baseball - 8U Steve Kall
9U - Dirk Rochette 10U - Rick Kenyon 11U - Robert Hart. At the time of meeting no 12U coach has applied.

Rule Change Considerations:

a. Softball Complete Game - Lisa Albright proposed a rain out policy for softball, board approved

Field Updates:

a. Hilltop trees, cages, sidewalks - Cage pads are poured, wires and tops in place. Will take concert 3 - 4 weeks to cure. Town has started sidewalks. Trees are planted
b. Wilkerson - Would like to update for games as well as for the AAYBA tournament.
c. Grill Hut - Beginning process to build a grill hut at Bakersfield.

Tournament Updates:

a. AAYBA Planning - Tracy Black passed out the Workplan for the AAYBA.

RecreationSoftball Update:

Growing pains with the new softball umpires. Games are rescheduled due to rainouts.

Recreation Baseball Update:

All games have been rescheduled due to rainouts.

Select Softball Update:

Tournaments have been successful.

Select Baseball Update:

None at the time of meeting.