Registration materials in printable pdf file

ATTENTION ALL WESTONKA YOUTH BASEBALL PLAYERS

Welcome to the Whitehawk Youth Baseball Association (WYBA). The information below is for prospective baseball players in a competitive summer, “traveling” league. Enclosed with this letter is the 2010 WYBA Registration form for youth ages 13- 16 (age as of April 30, 2010) or grades 7-10 to play on traveling teams this summer. This program is separate from the 7th, 8th and 9th grade school teams although players on the WYBA teams typically play school baseball if they are not involved in a different spring sport. Likewise, one of the goals of WYBA baseball is to help develop players for the high school varsity program. WYBA will also sponsor a 16-year old team if a sufficient number of players register at that level. The number of teams at each age level and the team roster will be determined by the number of players registered. If we have enough players for 2 or more teams at one level, try-outs will be held to determine the best placement for each player on a team. Our goal is to place every player at a level which is fun, positive and competitive for them and consistent with their abilities. Every player who has a positive attitude and desire to play baseball will be placed on a team provided that coaches can be found for that team. “Try-outs” will not be used to eliminate any player as long as there are coaches available. WYBA sponsored six teams last year and our goal is to sponsor at least six teams again this year. Each WYBA team will be registered to compete in either the Metro Baseball League, the Crow River League, or, possibly, a third league. WYBA tries to place each of its teams in leagues in which they can be competitive while still playing teams from geographically convenient cities and suburbs. WYBA coaches are volunteers and are essential to the success of our program. Volunteers are currently needed to serve as head and assistant coaches at all age levels. Interested parents are encouraged to volunteer. The teams will play an 11-16 game regular season schedule. In addition, WYBA teams often compete in weekend tournaments hosted locally and other regional areas. Teams can qualify for state championship tournaments in July by performing well in tournaments, by doing well in their leagues, or by applying for and receiving an at large bid. It is up to the players, coaches and parents of each team to decide if they want to play in tournaments. WYBA will pay the registration fees (but not the spectator admission, travel, lodging, meals, etc.) for each team to play in up to two tournaments and, if they qualify, the state championship tournament.

The 2010 Registration Fee for WYBA play is $290.00 per player, which is non-refundable and is intended to cover the following expenses for: * League Registration fees and umpires * Field Maintenance fees * Hat and Socks * Pre-season practice clinics * Administrative/Publicity * Tournament Fees * League Insurance * Umpire fees * Equipment- balls, team bats, batting helmets Uniforms for all 13 yr old players, new players and those who out-grew their uniform will be additional costs of approximately $95.00 which includes jersey, pants and belt. Detailed cost and an order form are attached will also be available on our website soon. www.westonkabaseball.com In Person registrations will be taken at MWHS on Saturday, March 6 from 9am-11am and again on Thursday, March 11 from 6pm-8pm. Uniforms orders will also be taken at this time. If you are unable to attend the In-Person registration, please mail your forms with payment to Jill Schmidt, 4671 Bedford Rd, Mound, MN 55364 before March 13. The WYBA board welcomes your input and encourages parent involvement. WYBA relies largely on parents to serve as head coaches, assistant coaches, team managers, administrative board members, umpires, and to assist with field preparation. If you are willing to assist in any of these roles or if you have any questions regarding anything about WYBA matters please feel free to contact the board members as listed below. Acting President and Equipment Manager Bill Sjoquist Past President Mike Seats Secretary and Registration / Uniform Coordinator Jill Schmidt Treasurer and Scholarship Coordinator Kathy Erickson Field Coordinator Pam Robinett Umpire Coordinator Celeste Skaar Fundraising Coordinator Vicenta Hoffman To contact a board member, please email westonkabaseball@gmail.com. Fundraising Activities – In the past WYBA has funded equipment, field enhancements, scholarships etc through registration fees. As costs increase we are finding it more difficult to continue funding these activities. This year we have decided to embark upon fundraising activities that will enable us to continue supporting the activities that enhance the player’s baseball experience. We appreciate your support in making these activities a success. This year we have several great activities planned. First, we have arranged for a block of Twins tickets for the May 9th game against Baltimore. Each family is asked to purchase 4 tickets ($22 each) at registration as part of this fundraising event. If you are unable to attend the game, you may sell the tickets to friends or family. We are very excited to offer such a great event. Twins tickets will be a hot commodity this year because everyone will want to see the new stadium. GO TWINS! Second, we are in the planning stages of an omelet breakfast. This event will be held in June. More details will follow in the coming weeks.

2010 WYBA Registration Form (Please Print this Page)

Player’s Name_____________________________________________________

Player’s Age as of 4/30/2010______ D.O.B.________ 2009/10 grade level_________

Player’s Home Phone_________Address_____________________________________

Email address (most often used, player’s or parent’s)_____________________________

Father’s Name_______________________ Mother’s Name________________________

Home Phone________________________ Home Phone_________________________

Work Phone________________________ Work Phone_________________________

Cell Phone _________________________ Cell Phone _________________________

Medical Insurance Provider_________________________________________________

Policy number ___________________________________________________________
(Parents assume all medical responsibility for their child/player)

Parent Signature____________________________________ Date _________________

Fee $290.00 Please make checks payable to WYBA. Due In-Person 3/6 or 3/11 or mail by 3/13

If cost is an issue which would prevent your child from playing, please contact Kathy Erickson
about possible scholarships- ph. 612-990-3331. To keep costs down for everyone, WYBA has budgeted
for only a limited number of scholarships. Scholarships cover only player registration fees. No
scholarship money is available for uniform costs or other expenses associated with participation. All
scholarship information will be kept confidential.

WAIVER and CONSENT (please print this page) I, the parent or legal guardian of the above named player, herby gives my approval for this player to participate in any and all baseball activities. I know that baseball may result in serious injuries, and that protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to a player, and I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the Whitehawk Youth Baseball Association and its board members, the coaches and assistant coaches, umpires, other players and their guardians and relatives, the organizer, the league, sponsors, supervisors, field owners and operators, and participants for any claim arising out of any injury to my child whether the result of negligence or for any other cause. I understand that no refunds of registration fees will be given after the clinics commence, except that a player who moves away from the area or sustains a season-ending injury before the beginning of the regular season may receive a partial refund at the discretion of the WYBA board and except that any player who is unable to play because a coach could not be recruited for a team will be given a full refund of the registration fee. I have read and understand the Code of Conduct found on the WYBA website (www.westonkabaseball.org) and agree with its contents in its entirety. Parent or guardian Signature____________________________________________ Player Signature_____________________________________________________ Uniforms Sample uniforms will be available at the in-person registrations on 3/6 and 3/11. ___My child will use his uniform from last season, which is uniform number ______ ___My child will need to order a uniform for this season. Please use the uniform order form for ordering. Items can be ordered ala carte. These uniforms are well-made and should last your player a minimum of 2 years so allow for growth. Admin use: Amount Paid ________ check number______ Copy of Birth Cert rec’d _____on file____ Sch req _________ plan_________________ Twins Tickets amount paid _______check number_________ Uniform ordered _________ number given ________________

Pre –Season player clinics are available to all registered players free of charge on four
consecutive Sundays.

Sunday, March 21
Sunday, March 28 All times are 7-8:30 pm at MWHS gym
Sunday, April 4
Sunday, April 11


Registrations Deadline: THE WYBA REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 13, 2010.
Registrations will be taken in person on March 6, 9am-11am and March 11, 6pm-8pm at MWHS. Please
bring registration form, waiver and consent page, check for registration fee made payable to WYBA,
and a photocopy of birth certificate (returning players already have a copy on file) and a separate check
for Twins tickets made payable to WYBA.
Registrations not received in-person will need to be mailed to WYBA Secretary, Jill Schmidt,
4671 Bedford Rd, Mound by March 13th.
To ensure all players can be placed on teams, registrations received after March 13th will be
taken only as room allows.

Player / Parent / Team Breakout Meeting: A pre-season meeting for all WYBA parents,
players and coaches followed by a break-out meeting for each team has been tentatively set for Monday,
April 26 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Navarre. A confirmation of this date
will follow.

Try-outs: Weather permitting, player try-outs/evaluations will take place at the WRA fields in
Minnetrista at dates and times to be announced. If necessary due to weather constraints, try-outs will be
conducted at MWHS. Players will also be evaluated at player clinics. Players will be evaluated on
fielding, throwing, hitting, base running, pitching/catching (if applicable) and player hustle and attitude.

Spring School Baseball: Mound Westonka offers baseball for grades 7 – 12. The fee for spring
baseball is the activity fee:$95.00 (7th /8th grade) $125.00 (9th-12th) payable to ISD 277. See the
Westonka school website for more info.


Summer Traveling Baseball: Practices begin mid-April. The number of practices per week and
times will be determined by coaches. Tournament play usually goes into mid-July. Home games and
practices will take place at WRA, MWHS or St. Boni fields.

There is some unavoidable overlap of games at the end of the spring school season and the
beginning of the summer season. We work very closely with the high school and do everything we can
to avoid conflict between the two schedules although sometimes Mother Nature does not cooperate and
forces us to change our plans. We hope you consider both spring baseball and summer baseball.

Uniform Order Form
Pants
! Color: WHITE
! Pro-weight double-knit polyester
! Extra large double knee
! Wide anti-roll waistband
! Inseam from 28.5” – 30”
! Sizes 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44

Price: $27.00

Vest
! Color: RED
! Embroidered with 2-color M in tackle twill on
left chest
! 8” player number in tackle twill embroidered on
back
! Sizes S-3XL

Price: $38.00

White Hawks Youth Baseball
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Compression T-shirt
! 79% polyester/21% spandex
! White or black
! Moisture control for comfort
! Full cut length/body, reinforced construction
! Long or short sleeve
! Sizes Adult XS-4XL
Price: $16.00 – long sleeve
$15.00 – short sleeve
Add $2.00 for 2XL
Basic T-shirt
! 100% cotton, white or black
! Long or short sleeve
! Sizes Adult S-3XL
Price: $5.50 – long sleeve
$4.25 – short sleeve


Name ______________________________________________________________

Phone ___________________________ E-mail ___________________________

Vest: Size __________ Number on back _______________________

Pant: Size __________ Black Belt ($5.00) ________

T-shirt: Size ____ Color _______ ! Short ! Long ! Compression T ! Basic T

T-shirt: Size ____ Color _______ ! Short ! Long ! Compression T ! Basic T

Red vest total $ _________________

Pant total $ __________________

Belt total $ __________________

Shirt total $ __________________

TOTAL $ __________________


Please return order forms and payment (cash or checks made out to
Howling Wolf Embroidery)with completed registration. THANK YOU!