Just Try it
The Just Try it program will be running again this year. It is an oppertunity to try out parts of our game and see if your child has any interest in the game of softball. The "Just Try it" events will be run in conjunctions with the Player/Coach Clinics on March 27 and April 10, see Player/Coach Clinics information below for places and times as well please contact Bruce Young at bruce_h_young@teksavvy.com to let us know you will be there!
Player Coaches Clinics
March 27 RIM park - 4:00 to 6:00pm Novice Mite and Squirt player clinic ($2.00 per person).
April 10 RIM park - 4:00 to 6:00pm Novice Mite and Squirt player clinic ($2.00 per person).
April 24 Bechtel - 6:00 to 8:00pm Pitcher Catcher clinic and umpire practice clinic ($2.00 per person)
Presidents Message
Your KWMBSA Executive is hard at work again preparing for the 2010 Season.
This year we are striving to maintain our forward thinking progression while balancing our focus on ‘getting back to the basics’.
This year we are devoted to increasing the awareness of respect and camaraderie on both sides of the field. As your President, I call upon each and every one of you to “step-to-the-plate” and prove why we are one of the top sports communities in Canada.
Continuing this year are many of the initiatives set forth over the past few years:
• We opened our concession during our 40th anniversary celebration. There was great enthusiasm by both the association members as well as the local community. Once again this year, we are planning this mid-season spectacular. Join us during our Player’s Choice Tournament weekend … You will not be disappointed.
• Our website continues to be a focal point for our communications. We are continuing our efforts in its development and delivery of all our important information for players, coaches, umpires and parents. This interactive portal continues as the key resource for everything to do with our Association - clinics, schedules, forms, contacts, standings, clothing sales … Visit us often at http://www.kwmbsa.ca.
• Our skills clinics program for players of all ages and levels, coordinated in collaboration with the KMGSA and WMGSA. They are a great way to get rid of those cobwebs and hone your softball smarts for the upcoming season. Check the website for dates and times.
• Our program to recruit and train new umpires through a series of in class and practical clinics was another success last year. So much so, we opted to hold a Level 1 clinic this year. Join us – tell your friends.
• Our retail clothing and accessory line continues to spur excitement. Keep your eyes on our website for the latest in promotional gear to add to your wardrobe – support your association by proudly donning our logo.
• Meet-and-greet fundraisers - Our annual golf tournament, Association dinners at Barnes Restaurant, the Player’s Choice Summer fest in July, and prospects for video dance parties … all these and more will be announced through our website. Keep an eye out for the fun.
We are actively pursuing new ways to involve everyone. Volunteer and support initiatives are under way. We do need your help. Get involved and Support our Youth.
Thank you to all, volunteers, parents and players, your support is greatly appreciated!
~ MAY YOUR PLAY BE FUN AND YOUR FUN BE PLAYING ~
All my best in the upcoming 2010
Season,
Chris Houston
Volunteer Coordinator urgently needed for KWMBSA
KWMBSA has a vacant Executive position; this is the Volunteer Coordinator.
This person will coordinate volunteers to help at our new concession building at Wilson Park and at Friday Night Bingos.
The concession booth helps to raise money for the association as well as providing refreshments and food for our players and families on game nights and tournament weekends.
There are many people who are willing to help but are unable to take on the role of Coordinator. Other Executive members will be available to help guide you through the position.
Please consider taking on this important and rewarding role for the Association.
If you are interested please contact President
Chris Houston.
Rep Schedule
May 8 – Opening Day Rep Mite Tourn. (North Waterloo League) at Wilson
July 17,18 - Rep Squirt Qualifier – (potentially at Hillside)
July 18 - Select Tournament at Wilson (rainout July 25)
Aug. 7,8 - Rep Bantam Provincial at Hillside
Aug. 21 - Select Tournament at Wilson - Mite, Squirt or Peewee (rainout Aug. 28)
House League Schedule
April 29 - Coaches Meeting
May 10 - Season Start (Awaiting Confirmation from City)
June 4,5,6 - Friendship Tournament (Novice, Squirt, Bantam)
June 11,12,13 - Friendship Tournament (Mite, Pee-Wee)
June 27 & July 31- Rain dates for H.L.
July 17 - Players Choice Tournament & Novice Year End
July 24 - Rain day for Player’s Choice
Aug. 6,7,8 - Year End (Squirt, Bantam)
Aug. 13,14,15 - Year End (Mite, Pee-Wee)
Other Dates of Note
Golf Tournament: July 10, 2010
Level 1 Umpire Clinic: April 24 from 8am - 6pm at St Mary's High School
Player Clinics: March 6, March 27, April 10, all 4pm-6pm and April 24 6-8pm
Win your Registration
Every player who registers with KWMBSA by our cut-off date of March 21st, 2010 will be entered into a draw.
Three lucky names will be drawn.
Winners will receive their House League Registration Fees back from KWMBSA.
Register to play with KWMBSA and you may just end up playing for Free!!!!
Attention ball players:
Interested in playing Rep Ball???
Rep Ball is a competitive level of ball which plays in the North Waterloo League. Half of the games are played at home while the other half are played in nearby surrounding communities. Rep teams also play in tournaments throughout Ontario including qualifiers and provincials. The season runs from the beginning of May to mid August.
We are starting our gym practises to get ready for the season. If you are interested in playing ball at the Rep level, please register accordingly online at our website. If interested but have more questions, please feel free to contact Gilles Butcher.
Gilles Butcher
STANDINGS ONLINE
Check it out - you can see how your team is doing over the year.
http://www.kwmbsa.ca/standings
Coaches, make sure you send your game scores into your convener. We will have all standings updated and accurate for Friday evenings after season starts.
KWMBSA is looking for sponsors.
Coaches, parents and friends, just think how cool it would be to sponsor your own child’s team! Your name could be on the winning team jersey!
We are also looking for sponsors for our website, banners and newsletters.
If you, your company or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring a team or the league, please contact Gilles Butcher.
(519)748-0295/gbutcher@sympatico.ca