2016 Parent Meeting February 11 & 16 Eden Prairie Community Center

Agenda Program Updates 8U Introduction Team Structure Registration 2016 Fees Free Clinics / Evaluations Player & Parent Expectations Volunteer Commitments Q&A

2016 Program Updates One Program – eliminate ‘in-house’ and ‘travel’ - Strengthen the program One League - Streamline, simplify, league structure 8U/10U/12U play in the Suburban League and Over time -phase out (reduce) participation in the 3cv league Introduce 8U Evaluations vs Tryout FUTURE

2016 Program Updates Summer Team placement is based on your daughter’s age as of January 1 st 12U: Player born from 1/1/03 to 12/31/04 10U: Player born from 1/1/05 to 12/31/06 8U: Player born after 12/31/06 Note: Players born before 1/1/03 will continue to play in the 3CV league on either a 7th and 8th grade team or on a 9th through 12th grade team depending on the grade they are enrolled in during the current school year.

8U - Introduction 5| 8U: Player born after 12/31/06 (5-8 years old) Use Blue Pitching Machine 11” ball All players bat. 3 strikes/6 pitch limit. No balls/strikes called. 9 players in the field 3 outs/5 runs per inning Balanced teams

Team Structure Black Competitive Red Moderately Competitive White Developmental Instructional Development Commitment to develop all athletes on all teams Provide right level of competition and opportunity for each athlete Flexibility to adjust teams to talent What to expect Practices: 1-2 per week based on team League: All teams play doubleheaders Invitational Tournaments (mid-season) – Black and Red Teams will participated in 2-4 tournaments State Qualifier – all teams will participate State and Nationals – as eligible See Parent Communication.doc for more information

Registration EPFastpitch.com Open now Late fee after 3/20/2016 Uniforms Uniform Top and Socks provided Parents to provide black uniform pant Facemasks, helmets, bats Website: Universal Sports

2016 Fees 8| 8U10U12U Grade 7-8 High School Competition LevelWhiteBlackRedWhiteBlackRedWhite3CV Cost per player Fees GK G G G G HS U Black U Red U 550

Free Softball Clinics DateLocation Ages 8 and under Ages 9+ 02/23/16Eden Lakes 1&26:00-7:007:00-8:00 03/06/16EPHS Activity Center12:00-1:001:30-2:30 03/13/16EPHS Activity Center12:00-1:001:30-2:30 All girls, ages 6-18, who are Eden Prairie residents are welcome. No registration is required. Each week will focus on different skills of the fastpitch softball game. Come to one or come to all three. Please bring to each clinic: ball glove, bat, tennis shoes, and helmet (if you have)

Evaluations All players encouraged to attend evaluations. Evaluations conducted by outside evaluators All – hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, etc. Additional Skill Position Evaluations for Pitchers/Catchers Registration will allow up to 2 friend choices If athlete does not attend evaluations, commissioners will determine team placement Team placements communicated on 4/6/16 DateLocation8U10U12U 03/20/16EPHS Activity Center7:00-8:00AM8:30-10:0010:30-12:00

Player and Parent Expectations Sportsmanship Lead by example on and off the field Let coaches coach Commitment Attend all practices Attend all games Attitude and Effort – commit to a fun season Communicate Let coaches know if you will miss practice or game ASAP Follow 24 hour rule for coach/parent interactions. Use Phone.

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS Volunteer = Fundraising. Concessions are our major fundraiser each year. Each family will be assigned 2-3 volunteer shifts per athlete. Shifts are typically 4 hours. All volunteer shifts are at Miller Park Volunteer assignments will include: Concessions Field maintenance A volunteer optout fee of $200 is available and due at registration. If you do not opt out of volunteer commitments, a $200 check will be collected and held until all commitments have been met. Save the Date --Tentative Weekends: 8U/Mother’s Day; 10U/Qualifier; 12U/State

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