Registration

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to county mandates, all players must be registered by a parent or guardian on a first come basis.

The registration form must be fully completed for each child (ESPECIALLY UNIFORM SIZE).

Each child’s name must appear on the form exactly as it appears on the child’s birth certificate. NYBSA reserves the right to require proof of age from any player at any time for any reason.

The on-line Registration Fee and other applicable fees must be paid by MasterCard or Visa credit cards (AMEX, Discover, and Debit Cards are not accepted) or by mail in check.

	If you register on-line and mail in a check for payment, your check must be received by NYBSA no later than Aug 15,, 2008 and the registration must be entered by Aug 9, 2008 or you will be wait-listed and acceptance will be based on availability.
	The in-person Registration Fee and other applicable fees must be paid by MasterCard, Visa, Cash, Personal Check, or Money Order. AMEX, Discover, and Debit Cards are NOT accepted at in-person registration.

Gwinnett County requires an additional $50.00 registration fee per player for all players who do not currently reside in Gwinnett County.

Any player who registers after the published registration dates will be wait-listed and acceptance will be based on availability.

A uniform for the recreation season is included in the registration fee which includes a cap, baseball pants or shorts, jersey, socks and belt (if applicable). The uniform belongs to the player. In addition, players in the T-ball, and Peewee leagues will receive an individual trophy for his/her participation. along with 1st and 2nd place trophies for each league tournament. Players in all other leagues will receive a trophy for 1st and 2nd place in each divisions' tournaments. The registration fee also supports the cost of league equipment, protective equipment, certified umpires and the high levels of park and field maintenance required by the County of Gwinnett.

Batting helmets will no longer be supplied by the league. Each player is responsible for having his/her own helmet (with mask and chin strap).

Uniform Sizes. Available sizes are Pants: Youth (XS – XL) and Adult (S – XXL), Jerseys: Youth (S – XL) and Adult (S – XXL). We will have uniforms available to help you determine uniform size along with a size chart on the website.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

	Managers, Coaches and Team Moms: Please consider helping out as a MANAGER or COACH, especially in T-Ball and Pee Wee, even if you can only coach part time during practices or games. The commissioners of these leagues work very hard to ensure that each team has no less than one experienced and qualified manager capable of teaching baseball/softball fundamentals and teamwork skills. For these younger age groups, it is necessary to have enough parents helping the manager work with the team in smaller, more individualized groups. PLEASE ASK IF YOU CAN HELP. If only a few times, it will still help the kids learn. In addition, all teams are in need of a TEAM MOM or a TEAM DAD to coordinate the team’s administrative responsibilities as part of the larger NYBSA organization such as uniform distribution, allocation of volunteer duties, trophies, team pictures, website information, snack schedules and team parties.
	Manager/Coach Application: All managers and coaches must register online at www.norcrossbaseballsoftball.com
	Sponsorships: Each team is encouraged to have corporate sponsors contribute (on behalf of the team) to the league for the spring season. Sponsorships are voluntary. This sponsorship enables us to maintain registration fees as low as possible such that our activities are accessible to many families in our diverse community. Sponsorships in excess of $100 are recognized accordingly. Sponsorship Forms are available at registration, on the NYBSA website or from your Team Parent.
	Donations: If you would like to participate in contributing to NYBSA an amount outside our Team Sponsorship program, an Additional Contribution can be added to your Registration Fee. We are also extremely grateful for any amount of an Additional Contribution you are able to graciously provide on the registration form.

PRACTICES AND GAMES

Baseball and Softball practices each begin on 8/23. Each team will typically hold two, 1-1/2 hour practices each week, one on Saturdays (9:00AM through 6:00PM) and one weeknight beginning at either 6:00PM or 7:30PM at fields to be announced.

Softball and Baseball games begin on 9/13. Typically, each team will play one weeknight game at either 6:00PM or 7:30PM. Both the weeknight and game time will vary. All teams will play on Saturday. Saturday games begin at 9:00AM and continue through early evening. Both the Softball and Baseball Seasons end on 11/6.

Rain-out Number: To check to see if fields are open for practice or games call 770-242-7007 (Baseball) or 770-242-7440 (Softball). Message will be updated after 4:30PM on weekdays and 8:00AM on Saturdays

PARTICIPATION AND SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

	GENDER: Boys are prohibited from participating in softball. Girls may participate in baseball only after they have been evaluated by the Baseball Commissioner for ability and safety reasons.
	THE DRAFT: Baseball and Softball teams will be drafted during the week of 8/18. Only league officials, managers and coaches are permitted to attend the team drafts.
	PARTICIPATION: Each parent agrees that their child will play on the team to which he/she has been drafted or is assigned. NYBSA is under no obligation to accommodate special requests for teammates or coaches either before or after the team draft.
	SUPERVISION: The League REQUIRES a child’s parent or guardian to be present at all practices and games for leagues T-Ball through Major or, in their absence, to have made prior arrangements with another parent or guardian to be present and responsible for the child in the event of bad weather or injury. Managers are authorized to withhold the child’s participation in games/practices if left unattended. Further, no sibling of the above age group shall be left unattended anytime, anywhere or for any period of time. Repeated violations of this league rule may result in removal of the player from the team.
	UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT: Players must provide their own gloves, and plastic/rubber cleats or sneakers. Metal cleats are prohibited. Catchers must provide their own protective cup. Each player must provide their own batting helmet. With the exception of caps, it is requested that players only wear their game uniforms during games and refrain from wearing game uniforms for practice so that the appearance of game uniforms comply with the high standards of professionalism required by NYBSA and Dixie Youth, Inc. throughout the season.

SUGGESTIONS, QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

Norcross Baseball and Softball is governed by an Executive Board of Directors. Each of the directors is elected to their position on a volunteer basis for a one year term by the membership of NYBSA at its annual general membership meeting held each October. The Board of Directors holds scheduled meetings on a monthly basis. If at any time throughout the season you have any suggestions, questions or concerns, it is highly recommended that you seek advice directly from a board member to ensure that your question is answered correctly or your concern is handled promptly. To ensure that all questions, suggestions and concerns receive the level of attention they deserve, it is recommended that they be submitted to the board through the website or in writing at the following address: Norcross Baseball and Softball Association, Board of Directors, P.O. Box 723, Norcross GA 30091, ATTN: President

Pinckneyville Park is a Smoke Free Environment. Smoking is prohibited except in designated areas only.