1. 2019 Burnsville Fastpitch Player & Parent Meeting

2. AGENDA Introductions Key Dates Equipment Requirements
Spring Practice Information
Volunteer Requirements
2019 Burnsville Fireball
Fundraising
Sponsorship
New Apparel Available
High School Coach Eric Reuss
Ejection Rule/Code of Conduct
2019 Coaches
Team Breakout Sessions

3. 2019 Burnsville Fastpitch Introductions
Katie Watson & Kelly LaMotte – Co-Commissioners Missy Shea & Jo Handrahan – Independent Player Evaluations Dave & Jessica Neitzel - Financials Shannon Baker & Chris Handrahan – Apparel, Fundraising, Marketing Jeremy Krumwiede & Andrew Bacon – Co-Tournament Directors Rose Bacon – Concession Coordinator Holly Johnson – Volunteer Coordinator Angie Bowlby – Contributor Katie DeBilzan – Contributor Lisa Rice – Contributor

4. 2019 Key Dates 2019 Softball Key Dates Softball Apparel
Deadline for ordering is April 8th, 2019
High School Softball Clinic
ALL WELCOME – Invite a friend
April 11 – 5:30PM until 7:30PM
Pizza and dessert will be provided
BAC Night at Burnsville High School – Wear your Jersey
April 30, 2019
Sponsorship is DUE
May 1, 2019
Big West League starts
May 7th/10U
May 8th/12U
May 21st/14U
Burnsville High School Softball Fields
Inclement Weather – watch for updates on location
May 10, 2019
10U Yellow 6:00PM -6:20PM
10U Black 6:20PM – 6:40PM
12U 6:40PM – 7:00PM
14U 7:00PM – 7:20PM
Fireball Tournament
May

5. Qualifier and State Tournaments
State Qualifier Tournament
June 28-30, U & 12U
July U
Location: TBD
Minnesota Softball State Tournament
July 13-14, & 12U
July 20-21, U
National Tournaments (Individual Teams Determine or Qualify)
July 25-28, 2019 USA Softball Nationals
August 1-4 MOA National Tournaments

6. Equipment for 2019 season
The following items are required: (not provided by club)
Equipment
Fastpitch Bat, must have 1.20 “thumbprint”
Glove
Batting Helmet with face mask and strap
Cleats – non-metal unless 14u or older
Infielders & pitchers – face mask
Uniform
Jerseys –Extra Jersey can be purchased at CAGEAR
Solid Black softball pants
Socks determined by team
These following equipment items are optional:
Catchers - catchers helmet, catchers glove, chest protector, and shin pads (These items provided by Burnsville Traveling Softball if needed)
Batting gloves

7. Spring Practice (10U, 12U & 14U)
Indoor Practice in April
12U & 14U will practice on Tuesday’s at Cedar School
10U will practice on Friday’s at Cedar School
5:30-7:30PM
Optional team practices can be at a cage for hitting practice
*may require additional costs
Outdoor practice in April
Do not practice on fields until clear from City of Burnsville/Savage
Burnsville Heights, Blackdog, Burnsville High School
Burnsville High School needs to be raked after each practice/game

8. Volunteer Requirements
4 hours REQUIRED at Burnsville Fireball
4 additional Club hours during season
Many opportunities to fulfill your hours!
Winter clinics (thank you!)
IPE’s (thank you!)
NEED:
Club End of the year Picnic – 2 people to lead
Additional shifts during the Fireball
Sponsorship Coordinator – 2 hours
$150 volunteer deposit will be collected during team breakout sessions – 1 per family
Will be destroyed when volunteer hours are fulfilled

9. 2019 Burnsville Fireball May 17 – 19
2019 Co-Tournament Directors: Jeremy Krumwiede & Andrew Bacon
36 Confirmed teams between all levels – We will host up to 44 teams for the tournament
We need :
1- Field Maintenance Coordinator for the weekend
1- Assistant Tournament Director to move to Tournament Director for 2020 season
These spots secure your 8 volunteer requirements for the program for the 2019 year!
Volunteer Information:
Volunteer slots can be filled by Parents, responsible teenagers ages 14 and over for concessions, other family or friends.
There is no opt-out option – you need to work or find someone to fill your spot
If you have a teenager willing to get paid for volunteering, we will have a sign up at the front and this sheet will be sent out to the club to reach out to these individuals.
Sign up for volunteer positions will be done online and will be on a first come-first served basis
Website will allow you to see other volunteers, their timeslots and provide opportunities for you to switch timeslots with others if necessary.
Positions available will be: Set-up, Concessions, Field Maintenance, Griller, Clean-up.

10. 2019 FUNdraising Minimum Requirement to sell: 20 Total
Sell 40 : Long-sleeve tee-shirt
Sell 50 : Name in drawing for $100 Cash
Buyout Option: $150
Buyout check must be turned in TONIGHT
Heggies
Sell April 1 – April 22
Turn in Form April 23rd
Pick up – May 7
Butter Braids

11. SPONSORSHIP
Each team will be required to have sponsor(s) equaling $500/per team
Due by May 1, 2019
1 Sponsor Coordinator per team – 2 non-tournament volunteer hours will go towards coordinating efforts in gaining and collecting sponsors for the team (Volunteer Identified tonight)
Pick up Sponsorship Letter from Coordinator
Tax-Deductible Donation
Got Questions: Shannon Baker will HELP!

12. Apparel Available! Insignia - Kim
Website Link:
Due April 8th
Receive in ~2 weeks to Shannon Baker who will distribute to players & parents
CAGear 
Buy an Extra Jersey

13. Burnsville High School Softball Coach Eric Reuss

14. Minnesota Softball – Ejection Rule & Code of Conduct
Katie Watson Parent/Guardian, Coach and every player must have a code of conduct signed tonight in your breakout session and turned into your coach

15. 2019 Coaches 10U Yellow – Terry Strean (Stay in C180)
10U Black – Katie Watson (Hallway and to your left)
12U– Chris Handrahan (Stay in C180)
14U – TBD (Hallway and to your right)

16. GOOD LUCK IN THE SEASON!!
Team Breakout Session