Farmington Girls FastPitch Association

2008 In-House Softball Program

News....

Click here for 2008 Registration Form

*******Lisa Silber is our new In-House Director********

Click here for an update from Lisa

In House Tournament - Volunteers Needed

The In House Tournament On-line Volunteer Sign-up Form is now available.....

Click here to access the on-line Sign Up Form

Coaches Information....

Score Sheets are now available in excel format................ click here

Important Dates to Note for 2008:

6U and 8U will be playing on Monday and Wednesday nights

6U Skills Night - Wednesday, June 25th

8U Tournament - Saturday, July 19th

10U will be playing on Tuesday and Thursday nights

10U Tournament - Saturday, August 2nd

2008 8U and 10U Tournament Schedules click here updated 6/18/08

Updated Information - effective May 28, 2008

Farmington Girls Fastpitch Association

2008 In-House Softball program

General Information:

First practice will be Monday May 19^th. All games/practices/tournament will be at the Farmington Elementary Fields.
Each girl needs to have her own helmet and glove. Bats are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. Cages are not required, but strongly recommended for safety.
Pictures will be taken on Wednesday June 11^th for all 6U & 8U players at the Farmington Elementary Fields. In the event of rain, the pictures will be moved indoors. (location to be determined and your coach will notify you)
6U players will participate in a skills night on Wednesday, June 25^th, the last night of play. All players will receive a participation medal; Hotdogs will be provided for all players that night.
8U players will participate in a tournament on Saturday July 19^th; Trophies will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place teams, participation medals to 4^th & 5^th place.
8U players will participate in a tournament on Saturday August 2nd; Trophies will be awarded to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place teams, participation medals to 4^th & 5^th place.
By-Laws and Operations policies for our association can be found on our website: www.farmingtonfastpitch.com . The In-House schedules and tournament info will also be posted there.
To receive up-to-date information, please make sure your email is registered on www.farmingtonfastpitch.com
In case of rain – please contact your coach. They will make the decision for your team. Games may not take place if the fields are wet, but you may be able to practice in the outfield.

Parent Code of Ethics & Responsibilities
As a parent of a FGFA participant, you must pledge to:

1. Help your child set realistic goals. Sports' primary value is the opportunity for self-development.

2. Be realistic about your child's ability.

3. Control negative emotions and think positively. At games, yelling at players, game officials or coaches is prohibited. Be a positive role model.

4. Understand and respect the differences between parental roles and coaching roles. While parents are ultimately responsible for their child's development, they must leave the coaching to the coach.

5. Communicate openly with your child's coaches. (Coaches are not to be approached during games over a disagreement concerning their decisions.)

6. Practice with your child in order to achieve skill development.

7. Become familiar with the techniques and rules of the sport.

8. Make sure your daughter has transportation to and from all games and practices.

Picture Schedule:

Wednesday, June 11^th: Thursday, June 12^th:

5:45pm All 6U teams 5:45pm – 10U Teams #1 & #2

6:30 pm – 8U Team #1 6:15pm – 10U Teams #3 & #4

6:45pm – 8U Team #2

7:00pm – 8U Team #3

7:15pm – 8U Team #4

7:30pm – 8U Team #5

6U Rules & Schedule click here

8U Rules & Schedule click here

10U Rules & Schedule click here

Volunteer Requirements:

A $150 volunteer deposit check will be required by each family at the time of registration (must be a separate check).

The volunteer deposit will be returned to each family that completes one volunteer credit. Volunteer credits are given for the following activities:

FGFA Board member.
Volunteer Coach or Assistant Coach (assigned by the In-House Director).
Team Coordinator (Limit 2/team at the discretion of the coach.).
In-House Volunteer Tournament Planning Committee member.
In-House Tournament Volunteer.
Traveling Tournament (Bobber Tournament) Volunteer.
In-House Volunteer Coordinator.

Please email Lisa Silber, In-House Director, with your preferences a lisasilber@frontiernet.net It is your responsibility to complete a volunteer credit. If you fail to complete a volunteer credit, you will forfeit your deposit and it will become payable to FGFA.

Fundraising Requirements:

Each family will be purchasing Mark1 Discount Cards - 3 cards for 1 participant for $60 and 5 cards for 2 or more participants for $100. Each card will be sold for $20. More detailed information will be available at the Community Expo and the Parent Meeting.

Click here for Fundraising Introduction Letter 2008

FGFA uses the fundraising proceeds to provide off-season training, clinics and program development. Each year, a portion of the proceeds is set aside for future field upgrades and development.

Registrations are not completed until the volunteer deposit and fundraising fees are received. Once registration is completed your daughter will receive a t-shirt and team assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS.

For more information contact In-House Director Lisa Silber at lisasilber@frontiernet.net Or visit our website at: www.farmingtonfastpitch.com