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Parent Volunteers (Reprinted from Little League Online)
Why Should I Become a Volunteer? CI Grand Slammers is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership, preparing for today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders. CI Grand Slammers relies on a devoted legion of adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. CI Grand Slammers’ softball program is always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate softball fastpitch events and activities. As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being and overall development of children. By reading further, you will discover that the benefits of volunteering are endless. You will also gain a better understanding of why you should become involved, who volunteers are, what you can do, and how you can sign up.
Who Can Volunteer? Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them! Volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, retirees, community leaders, former fastpitch players, friends, neighbors and more. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply.
How Do I Become A Volunteer? Parents, take a minute to fill out the volunteer form while registering your child. If you are not a parent and would like to volunteer, fill out the form. The volunteer application form is available at registration, on the website or by contacting our club via email: [email protected] All volunteers must pass a background check.
What Can I Volunteer To Do? No experience is required to become a volunteer. Most of the opportunities require little or no training. CI Grand Slammers will provide you with any necessary training (as well as support and encouragement). The best volunteers are those who are able to bring added enjoyment to the game simply by being themselves. You can volunteer to help in virtually any aspect of CI Grand Slammers.
Board Members
C-I Grand Slammers
Cari Tohm 952-380-8447 President/Registration/Field Schedules Scott Nelson 612-919-0565 Vice President/Fundraising Karen Westberg Treasurer
Fastpitch Softball
Eric Wiltrout Sponsorships/Advertising Kelly Anderson Umpire Coordinator Nikki Johnson Secretary Jeff Pynes Tournament Director Jim Plemon Equipment Manager Angie Lundin Uniforms/Spirit Wear Deb VanHecke In-House Coordinator Holly Malikowski Board Member
Hewlett-Packard Company Brittany Adolphson [Street Address] Varsitynumber] Head Coach Phone: [Phone Fax: [Fax number] CI Grand Slammers PO Box 612 [www.adventureworks.com] Cambridge, MN 55008 [email protected] www.jacketsfastpitch.com http://www.jacketsfastpitch.com
2017 Summer Season Our mission is to strive to structure a system that will enable all players to learn how to play fast pitch softball to the best of their natural ability. Thus fulfilling two goals: 1)
2)
To introduce recreational players into the program at the correct level where they have the opportunity to advance to the best of their ability. To provide an adequate system for the talented players, enabling them to advance to the next level pf play, including the step from recreational to high school.
NEW WEBSITE http://www.jacketsfastpitch.com REGISTRATION DATES: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Isanti Middle School Cafeteria 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cambridge Intermediate School Forum 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
TRAVELLING SOFTBALL PROGRAM WHO: All interested girls ages 8-18 as of 1/01/2017 that want to play highly competitive softball are eligible. We sponsor teams at 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U in the Suburban league. COST: Registration fee $200. Uniform is an additional $90 ($50/shirt, $30/pant, $4/belt, $6/ socks). Our league fees cover the cost of umpire pay, field maintenance, groundskeeper pay, team equipment and tournament fees. All players will need a new uniform in 2017 $50 late fee for registering for travelling after March 1st No refunds after March 7th (unless player is not placed on a team)
FUNDRAISING: A $100.00 check per family will be required for fundraising deposit. If your child attends the fundraising blitz in April, your check will be destroyed. Otherwise, check will be cashed. TOURNAMENT: We will be hosting our 1st tournament June 3-4, 2017. In order to make it a successful tournament, all families will be required to work at the tournament. PRACTICES: Practices will be scheduled by the coach as fields and batting cages are available. Teams may have 1-3 practices per week. GAMES: Doubleheaders are typically played two times per week. These normally start around 6:00 p.m. and end around 8:30 p.m. Our travel team coaches will usually participate in 2-4 weekend tournaments, including the state qualifier and state tournament. GAME EXPECTATIONS: Travelling softball is highly competitive play. Coaches are expected to play all team members on doubleheader nights
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and in tournament play, but equal playing time is absolutely not guaranteed. Coaches are asked to be positive role models to the players, as well as respectful representatives of our communities toward other teams, fans, and umpires. Please do the same as parents in the stands. If you have a concern for your daughter’s coach, approach him or her calmly and respectively. TRYOUTS/CUTS: We strive to make the try-out process as impartial as possible. Each player is evaluated in the areas of hitting, bunting, fielding grounders and base running. The try-out process will be closed to all but the players, evaluators and coaches. No parents are allowed present during try-outs. Your cooperation with this policy is appreciated. If a player does not make travelling, then they have the option of playing in our in-house league. WHAT’S NEXT? As soon as registration and tryouts are finalized, teams will be assembled by the board. You will be contacted before the mandatory meeting as to who your coach will be. Usually 10U and 12U games will begin in May. 14U begins their season at the end of May and 16U & 18U typically start in early June. MANDATORY TRY-OUT DATES –Travelling Only Saturday, March 4, 2017 Isanti Middle School Gym 2:00pm Or Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Isanti Middle School Gym 7:00pm MANDATORY TRAVELLING PARENT/PLAYER MTG Tuesday, April 4th
www.jacketsfastpitch.com
IN HOUSE SOFTBALL PROGRAM WHO: All interested girls entering grades 1st8th in the fall of 2017. TEAMS: Everyone is placed on a team. Teams are divided by grades. There are two levels. Level I teams will focus on fundamentals and learning the game whereas Level II teams will focus on fundamentals as well as be instructed with rules similar to school ball COST: $60. League fees cover the costs of field maintenance, groundskeeper pay, team equipment and umpires. UNIFORMS: A colored team t-shirt is included in the participation cost. PRACTICES/GAMES: Are scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday. Season will start June 6th and end on August 3rd. (There will be no softball 7/3-7) Level I is 6:00-7:15p.m. Level II is 7:15-8:30p.m. GAME RULES/EXPECTATIONS: All girls will play multiple positions and the coaches are expected to give equal playing time to all players. The coaches and fans/parents are at all times to instill the qualities of fair play and sportsmanship as these young girls learn the game of fastpitch softball. WHATS NEXT? As soon as registrations are finalized, teams will be assembled. You will be contacted by email in late May about the upcoming season.
Why Should I Become a Volunteer? CI Grand Slammers is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership, preparing for today’s youth to be tomorrow’s leaders. CI Grand Slammers relies on a devoted legion of adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. CI Grand Slammers’ softball program is always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate softball fastpitch events and activities. As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being and overall development of children. By reading further, you will discover that the benefits of volunteering are endless. You will also gain a better understanding of why you should become involved, who volunteers are, what you can do, and how you can sign up.
Who Can Volunteer? Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them! Volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, retirees, community leaders, former fastpitch players, friends, neighbors and more. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply.
How Do I Become A Volunteer? Parents, take a minute to fill out the volunteer form while registering your child. If you are not a parent and would like to volunteer, fill out the form. The volunteer application form is available at registration, on the website or by contacting our club via email: [email protected] All volunteers must pass a background check.
What Can I Volunteer To Do? No experience is required to become a volunteer. Most of the opportunities require little or no training. CI Grand Slammers will provide you with any necessary training (as well as support and encouragement). The best volunteers are those who are able to bring added enjoyment to the game simply by being themselves. You can volunteer to help in virtually any aspect of CI Grand Slammers.
Board Members
C-I Grand Slammers
Cari Tohm 952-380-8447 President/Registration/Field Schedules Scott Nelson 612-919-0565 Vice President/Fundraising Karen Westberg Treasurer
Fastpitch Softball
Eric Wiltrout Sponsorships/Advertising Kelly Anderson Umpire Coordinator Nikki Johnson Secretary Jeff Pynes Tournament Director Jim Plemon Equipment Manager Angie Lundin Uniforms/Spirit Wear Deb VanHecke In-House Coordinator Holly Malikowski Board Member
Hewlett-Packard Company Brittany Adolphson [Street Address] Varsitynumber] Head Coach Phone: [Phone Fax: [Fax number] CI Grand Slammers PO Box 612 [www.adventureworks.com] Cambridge, MN 55008 [email protected] www.jacketsfastpitch.com http://www.jacketsfastpitch.com
2017 Summer Season Our mission is to strive to structure a system that will enable all players to learn how to play fast pitch softball to the best of their natural ability. Thus fulfilling two goals: 1)
2)
To introduce recreational players into the program at the correct level where they have the opportunity to advance to the best of their ability. To provide an adequate system for the talented players, enabling them to advance to the next level pf play, including the step from recreational to high school.
NEW WEBSITE http://www.jacketsfastpitch.com REGISTRATION DATES: Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Isanti Middle School Cafeteria 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Cambridge Intermediate School Forum 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
TRAVELLING SOFTBALL PROGRAM WHO: All interested girls ages 8-18 as of 1/01/2017 that want to play highly competitive softball are eligible. We sponsor teams at 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 18U in the Suburban league. COST: Registration fee $200. Uniform is an additional $90 ($50/shirt, $30/pant, $4/belt, $6/ socks). Our league fees cover the cost of umpire pay, field maintenance, groundskeeper pay, team equipment and tournament fees. All players will need a new uniform in 2017 $50 late fee for registering for travelling after March 1st No refunds after March 7th (unless player is not placed on a team)
FUNDRAISING: A $100.00 check per family will be required for fundraising deposit. If your child attends the fundraising blitz in April, your check will be destroyed. Otherwise, check will be cashed. TOURNAMENT: We will be hosting our 1st tournament June 3-4, 2017. In order to make it a successful tournament, all families will be required to work at the tournament. PRACTICES: Practices will be scheduled by the coach as fields and batting cages are available. Teams may have 1-3 practices per week. GAMES: Doubleheaders are typically played two times per week. These normally start around 6:00 p.m. and end around 8:30 p.m. Our travel team coaches will usually participate in 2-4 weekend tournaments, including the state qualifier and state tournament. GAME EXPECTATIONS: Travelling softball is highly competitive play. Coaches are expected to play all team members on doubleheader nights
Travelling softball continued
and in tournament play, but equal playing time is absolutely not guaranteed. Coaches are asked to be positive role models to the players, as well as respectful representatives of our communities toward other teams, fans, and umpires. Please do the same as parents in the stands. If you have a concern for your daughter’s coach, approach him or her calmly and respectively. TRYOUTS/CUTS: We strive to make the try-out process as impartial as possible. Each player is evaluated in the areas of hitting, bunting, fielding grounders and base running. The try-out process will be closed to all but the players, evaluators and coaches. No parents are allowed present during try-outs. Your cooperation with this policy is appreciated. If a player does not make travelling, then they have the option of playing in our in-house league. WHAT’S NEXT? As soon as registration and tryouts are finalized, teams will be assembled by the board. You will be contacted before the mandatory meeting as to who your coach will be. Usually 10U and 12U games will begin in May. 14U begins their season at the end of May and 16U & 18U typically start in early June. MANDATORY TRY-OUT DATES –Travelling Only Saturday, March 4, 2017 Isanti Middle School Gym 2:00pm Or Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Isanti Middle School Gym 7:00pm MANDATORY TRAVELLING PARENT/PLAYER MTG Tuesday, April 4th
www.jacketsfastpitch.com
IN HOUSE SOFTBALL PROGRAM WHO: All interested girls entering grades 1st8th in the fall of 2017. TEAMS: Everyone is placed on a team. Teams are divided by grades. There are two levels. Level I teams will focus on fundamentals and learning the game whereas Level II teams will focus on fundamentals as well as be instructed with rules similar to school ball COST: $60. League fees cover the costs of field maintenance, groundskeeper pay, team equipment and umpires. UNIFORMS: A colored team t-shirt is included in the participation cost. PRACTICES/GAMES: Are scheduled for every Tuesday and Thursday. Season will start June 6th and end on August 3rd. (There will be no softball 7/3-7) Level I is 6:00-7:15p.m. Level II is 7:15-8:30p.m. GAME RULES/EXPECTATIONS: All girls will play multiple positions and the coaches are expected to give equal playing time to all players. The coaches and fans/parents are at all times to instill the qualities of fair play and sportsmanship as these young girls learn the game of fastpitch softball. WHATS NEXT? As soon as registrations are finalized, teams will be assembled. You will be contacted by email in late May about the upcoming season.
