Thank you for your interest in playing competitive softball
Thank you for your interest in playing competitive softball for the Kenosha Sting. The Kenosha Sting Girls Fast-Pitch Softball Organization was created to promote the development and advancement of competitive female athletes in the Kenosha and Racine communities. Our mission is to be an inclusive, completely player-focused organization that fosters female leaders, empowers our athletes and prioritizes our core values – Family, Education, Softball, and Community. We work to develop fundamentally strong teams, with positive attitudes that can compete effectively at a high level. We are driven to create a safe environment for our athletes to learn and become passionate about the game of softball.
Frequently Asked Questions Q. Does every girl that tries out make a team? A. Not every girl that tries out will make the team. We have limited spots and strive to field a team of competitive players who are dedicated to further developing their skills in competitive softball. Q What is the cost and what does the cost cover? A. The player fee for 2017-2018 Season is $650 for new players and $450 for returning players. This will include up to 6 tournaments, a uniform for new players (which includes 2 tops, pants, two pairs of socks, a belt, and a bat bag), an indoor practice facility, league fee for the Metro Milwaukee Fastpitch League (MMFL), which consists of 14 games played in a 7 double-header, weeknight game format. Some teams may vary in cost, due to added tournaments or uniforms. Those coaches will advise when offer is made. Q. How much travel is involved? A. While we try to play some local tournaments (less than a 2-hour drive distance), we do play tournaments that will require overnight hotel stays. Travel costs and hotel stays ARE NOT included in the player fee. Q. Is there an opportunity to fundraise to reduce player fees? A. Yes. We offer fundraising opportunities with a portion of the fundraising dollars going directly to the player to reduce her fees. Q. When will I know if I’ve made the team? A. Coaches will be contacting each player that tries out for the Kenosha Sting at the latest within 48 hours of the last tryout, by either phone or email, letting the player know if they made the team. Q. If I make the team, what are the next steps? A. You will receive a call from a Kenosha Sting coach offering you a spot on the team. Should you wish to accept the offer, you will need to provide a non-refundable check for $150 acceptance fee to the Kenosha Sting within 48 hours of the offer being made. Your spot on the roster is not guaranteed until the acceptance fee is paid. Q. Where do I send my acceptance fee? A. The acceptance fee should be a check made out to the Kenosha Sting or cash given to – Tara Chartier. Please contact Tara at 262-914-7260 and make arrangements to meet her to pay your acceptance fee. Also can give to the head coach to turn into Tara. All other information will be covered at the Parent-Player meeting once team rosters have been completed. For further questions, please refer to the Kenosha Sting website – www.kenoshasting.com. Thank you again and good luck!
Frequently Asked Questions Q. Does every girl that tries out make a team? A. Not every girl that tries out will make the team. We have limited spots and strive to field a team of competitive players who are dedicated to further developing their skills in competitive softball. Q What is the cost and what does the cost cover? A. The player fee for 2017-2018 Season is $650 for new players and $450 for returning players. This will include up to 6 tournaments, a uniform for new players (which includes 2 tops, pants, two pairs of socks, a belt, and a bat bag), an indoor practice facility, league fee for the Metro Milwaukee Fastpitch League (MMFL), which consists of 14 games played in a 7 double-header, weeknight game format. Some teams may vary in cost, due to added tournaments or uniforms. Those coaches will advise when offer is made. Q. How much travel is involved? A. While we try to play some local tournaments (less than a 2-hour drive distance), we do play tournaments that will require overnight hotel stays. Travel costs and hotel stays ARE NOT included in the player fee. Q. Is there an opportunity to fundraise to reduce player fees? A. Yes. We offer fundraising opportunities with a portion of the fundraising dollars going directly to the player to reduce her fees. Q. When will I know if I’ve made the team? A. Coaches will be contacting each player that tries out for the Kenosha Sting at the latest within 48 hours of the last tryout, by either phone or email, letting the player know if they made the team. Q. If I make the team, what are the next steps? A. You will receive a call from a Kenosha Sting coach offering you a spot on the team. Should you wish to accept the offer, you will need to provide a non-refundable check for $150 acceptance fee to the Kenosha Sting within 48 hours of the offer being made. Your spot on the roster is not guaranteed until the acceptance fee is paid. Q. Where do I send my acceptance fee? A. The acceptance fee should be a check made out to the Kenosha Sting or cash given to – Tara Chartier. Please contact Tara at 262-914-7260 and make arrangements to meet her to pay your acceptance fee. Also can give to the head coach to turn into Tara. All other information will be covered at the Parent-Player meeting once team rosters have been completed. For further questions, please refer to the Kenosha Sting website – www.kenoshasting.com. Thank you again and good luck!
