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Miscellaneous
- Welcome To FMYSA
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 4/30/2012
Birthdate Between Age Group Is Spring Season
Online Fee**Fall Season
Online Fee**Must be 3 by 04/30/2012 Blastball $40 $35 5/1/2007 - 4/30/2008 4U (tee-ball) $50 $45 5/1/2006 - 4/30/2007 5U $75 $70 5/1/2005 - 4/30/2006 6U $75 $70 5/1/2004 - 4/30/2005 7U $80 $75 5/1/2003 - 4/30/2004 8U $85 $80 5/1/2002 - 4/30/2003 9U $110 $100 5/1/2001 - 4/30/2002 10U $110 $100 5/1/2000 - 4/30/2001 11U $110 $100 5/1/1999 - 4/30/2000 12U $110 $100 5/1/1997 - 4/30/1999 13/14U $110 $100 5/1/1993 - 4/30/1997 18U $125 $110 Select (NTI) 8U - 14U $110 $100 Select (NTI) 15U - 18U $125 $110 Select--Tournament Only 8U - 14U $40 $40 **Add $5 if paying in person Softball (age as of 1/1/2012)
Birthdate In Age Group Is Spring Season
Online Fee**Fall Season
Online Fee**Must be 3 by 04/30/2012 Blastball $40 $35 5/1/2007 - 4/30/2008 4U (tee-ball) $50 $45 2005 - 2006 6U $80 $75 2003 - 2004 8U $95 $90 2001 - 2002 10U $95 $90 1999 - 2000 12U $95 $90 1997 - 1998 14U $95 $90 1995 - 1996 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.
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 972-539-10614-26-2010: Catchers mit on Bakersfield #5. Please contact Brad Arthur at 940-595-9207
Board Meeting Minutes
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- 2009 Meeting Minutes
- 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.
- June 7, 2010
Attendees:
Charlie Carr, Pepper Hastings, Jack Fultz, Lisa Albright, Greg Axelrod, Gary Wells, Keith Kellermeyer, Amy Burwell, Tracy Black
(sign in sheet for members present was not turned in)Charlie Carr thanks Pepper Hastings for his many years of service with FMYSA as VP of Select Baseball.
Annual Board Meeting:
Voting held for Board Positions:
EVP League - Unopposed - Gary Wells
VP Baseball - Unopposed - Greg Axelrod
VP Softball - Unopposed - Lisa Albright
VP Select Baseball - Unopposed - Dennise Cook
VP Select Softball - Unopposed - Jack Fultz
Nick Jamele running for President of League
Memebers present voted Nick Jamele President of FMYSA- November 18, 2010
Board Members present – Nick Jamele, Gary Wells, Jack Fultz, Chuck Berneche, Jim Mittan
Board Members absent – Dennis Cook, VP Select Softball (open position)
Roughriders presentation – done by RR employee Adam Barbato. Tickets are $15/pp which includes game, all you can eat food, and RR hat. We can charge a higher rate and use as a fundraiser (i.e. $20/pp).
Only comment was from Brad Zane that he would like to go from AA to AAA on NTI and on the FMYSA website and doesn’t know for sure the process. Seems to be confusion on his behalf that Dennis Cook says that NTI has to classify him and NTI is saying that they don’t do this, so he’s not sure what to do. He was told by the board to get with Dennis again to request to be moved up to AAA and then after this Amy could also update the website for his team.
Tournaments and concessions update – Tracy Black
· Costume Classic – 37 teams, $6,500 income
· SS Fall State – 72 teams, $8k-$11k income after paying out National Championship berths
· Aug-Nov gross concessions - $46,800 gross sales ($26k in October for Tara Sawyer and Costume Classic). Concessions have smoothed out after learning curve for the first year.
· AAYBA – discussion about the three person committee to help facilitate the tournament. Last year’s committee was Tracy Black, Gary Wells, and Charlie Carr (replaced by Nick Jamele). Will be discussed after the meeting.
· FM Open Tournaments – normally last weekend of March or first weekend of April. Discussion about moving that up to last weekend of February and first weekend of March. The last weekend of February would be in competition with the Triple Crown tournament. Consider giving discounts to large club organizations if they bring a certain number of teams (i.e. 5 teams from Dbat come, and they get a discount).
Equipment / Fields Update – Keith Kellermeyer
· Most equipment has been turned in, while a few bags are still outstanding
· BF update – 1, 4, 6, 9 – are getting updated with crushed granite, laser leveled, similar to Railroad Park and Grapevine. Pitching mounds have been redone, removed coaches boxes to make them level.
· Equipment update – needs to have carts updated and maintained.
Registration – Amy Burwell
· Would like to start online registration Dec 11; in person Jan 29
· Skills and demo 1/30/11
· Season opener 3/26/11. Discussion about pushing this back to first weekend of April, but that would make it a tight fit for any rainouts. Probably will stay with 3/26.
· Uniform bid – opening bids up to more companies as well as shirt styles. Discussed Majestic and Badger styles, the pros and cons. Want to order baseball and softball orders from separate companies due to the disparity of order size and the softball order getting pushed to the end.
Marketing – Pam Petrides
· King and His Court event – tentatively for 5/15/11
· Flyers and handouts to schools by December 1st. Plan to do one at the first of December and mid-January.
· Christmas Parade – do we want to participate? No.
· Dicks Sporting Goods – sponsorship of $1000 or equipment (bag, balls, bucket). Go with the $1000. Have an in-store shopping day for 15% off, etc.
· Sponsorships to both Flower Mound and Marcus high schools for fence signage. Cost is $500 for 4 years (FM) and $500 for 3 years (Marcus). Magazine advertising is $250 for full page program ad. All agreed to go forward with these advertisements.
Baseball – Nick Jamele (Dennis Cook was absent for select) and Chuck Berneche (rec)
· Select BB Guidelines – due Cook absence, will address outside the meeting. Would like to have a task force to handle this.
Rec BB tryouts – are we still planning to do this? Yes, doing for red/blue teams and playing up an age group.· 7U All-Star discussion – helps to keep the kids in the league. Coppell and Southlake is forming 7U select teams. Unanimous consent to go forward with this.
· 7U Town Championship? – yes, we will implement for this spring.
· 8U NTI – there will be a league for this age group this spring. No independents, it has to be town/league sanctioned teams.
· Toy Tournament – need volunteers, signup sheet passed around to those present. Tournament is weekend of Dec 4-5.
Softball – Jack Fultz (select)
· Guidelines – Nick asked for a minimum 3 person task force committee.
· Rec SB – concern about rec numbers falling at the younger age groups. How do we raise the enrollment? Bring a friend, get a discount etc??? Sending flyers to schools.
· VP Rec SB position open – Angie Holingsworth
· Tournaments – going to do 5 tournaments in the spring and is posted on the softball website. www.Fastpitchsoftball.net is the website. Going to do a pre-national tourney in July weeklong tournament (nationals warm up tourney).
Interview with Angie Holingsworth for VP Rec SB. – taking the place of Lisa Albright who resigned.
· Background – started in 2007 as 6U age group director until this time.
· Still actively plays softball.
· Daughter plays with Glory.
· Son is starting baseball this year.
· Jack Fultz endorses her strongly – she as at the events, always is available and helps out.
· Angie will need to find a replacement for her current position but doesn’t feel that will be a problem.
· Nick nominated Angie for the VP Rec SB, Jack seconded it. Unanimous consent for Angie to be added by Gary, Chuck, and Jim.
- January 20, 2011
FMYSA board meeting 1/20/11
Members present: Nick Jamele, Gary Wells, Angie Hollingsworth, Jack Fultz, Dennis Cook, Chuck Berneche, Jim Mittan, and Amy Burwell and Tracy Black.
Rec Uniforms – proposals from Kelley, Sport Supply, LRS, Point of Origin. Unanimous decision to award bid to Point of Origin for the baseball shirts/hats based on lower pricing compared to competitors of $3.50-$10.00 per player. Awarded softball shirts to LRS to split order between two vendors and to award a bid to a FMYSA sponsor company that has worked with league for a number of years. Amy will check with PoO to determine whether to have the Augusta Wicking or the Badger shirt depending on cool-flo.
Uniform distribution – checking into the FM Library for availability. If unavailable, it will be held at BF.
AAYBA merchandise – discussion about who will handle and how to merchandise. Need to decide if Melanie Carr will handle again or if to use another individual. Maybe have Tracy Black and Amy Burwell handle this function with Pam Petrides helping with design and ordering. Fine-Design Imprinted Sportswear is an option that has approached Amy about handling custom shirt sales. Decided to table the discussion until later date.
Discussion about gate fees – whether to continue charging or increase the entrance fee. Need to increase payment from AAYBA from $100 to a higher amount, such as $200 or $250 per team. Nick will talk with Greg Moore at AAYBA about this increase to see what we can get and then will need to reconcile to previous year’s gate fees to determine if this will cover the elimination of individual gate fees (along with charging a team gate fee).
Product discussions from Tracy Black: bat grips for sale (tater grip). Texas Rangers: determined two dates to work with teams for AAYBA: a Friday night the first week and Saturday night the second week. Shooting for receiving a $5/ticket income for the league that the Rangers will pay us.
Tournaments – team fundraisers working – went over BF tournaments available for teams to schedule work for fund raising.
King and His Court – May 22nd, solid date. Sunday.
Field and Facilities Maintenance Log and FAQs – discussed a form that Keith Kellemeyer put together to get on the web site that coaches and parents can submit field issues for him to review and work on. It would also be a historical site that issues can be researched and what has been handled.
Off-site Equipment Security Policy – discussed who and how many people should have keys.
NTI spring season update – 8U league is approved. Nick would like us to drive our select teams to NTI to keep the league healthy.
Bat Rule Changes – composite bats are being banned (some in 2011, remaining in 2012). Barrel diameter is being maxed at 2 5/8”. Discussion about which way the league should go for this rule. Gary will put together further information about a course of action as well as a document that can be on our website and sent to parents.
Moving up age groups – the VP of Rec will own this decision process of players under the age of 7.
Softball (rec) – Angie – discussed protected rosters. Angie doesn’t prefer the current protected roster policy because it distorts the competition level in the league. The strong teams get stronger and the weaker teams get a lot of the new players which make them uncompetitive against the more established teams.
Charles Byron stepped down as the 12U age director in softball.
Baseball (rec) – need a blast ball director. Skills demo will be 1/30. Went over various rules change suggestions.
Time limit change – much discussion but no decision
Metal spikes – can change rules to allow for 13/14U and up
Team Formation Policy – change to read that protected rosters must have 8 protected players.
Background checks and certifications – we do this for all head coaches and attempt to do for asst coaches. However, due to the sheer number of asst coaches, it is overwhelming to get through. Gary’s suggestion is to sample the asst coaches instead of doing 100% (do random checking). Choice Point Background Check is one company suggested by Chuck. We currently use ADP.
- May 9, 2011
FMYSA Board Meeting – May 9, 2011 – start time 6:30pm
Board members present – Nick Jamele, Jim Mittan, Angie Hollinsworth, Neal Walker
Agenda topics:
Member comments
Chris Parker – discussion on metal spikes. Website allows at 15+ for rec league but other ages allow younger ages. By a unanimous consent, it was voted to allow metal spikes for rec baseball beginning at the 13U age group beginning in the fall 2011 season.
Chris Parker – discussion about all-stars for the 13U-14U age group. There were 10 kids that showed up for tryouts, and no coach. A coach (Jason Stewart) stepped up and said he would coach if he could include his son and a couple other players. It was decided to allow him to coach, but he would need to keep the 10 players that tried out. Stewart needs to submit an all-star coach application.
Chris Parker – batting cages near field 7 need repair.
Discussion about select baseball and how to structure the Rattler program so that all players have an opportunity to try out for all teams. Basically a discussion to let the members know the mindset of how the Rattler structure is trying to take shape.
Topics:
Baseball City Championship dates – Mon-Fri 5/16-20. The 13U age group has a conflict due to LISD field trip to Austin, so the championship game may be the next Monday evening.
Softball City Championships – 5/16-19. Monday, Tuesday, and championships Thursday.
Bat changes – going into effect 1/1/12. We are allowing to keep as is through the fall season. Confirmation that we are allowing wooden bats at all age groups currently.
Kudos to Rick Kenyon on how well he has scheduled everything this spring.
Nick brought up the possibility of going to Dallas Cowboys Stadium again this coming year. The Cowboys are offering discounts on tour tickets, a wiffle ball home run derby, and being able to kick field goals and pass the ball on the turf. This year we would not do pizza/food like we did last year.
June 8th is FMYSA night at The Ball Park in Arlington.
AAYBA – the new all-star teams which are just being formed can still get the early bird discount.
Meeting adjourned 7:50pm.