DYBSA Cooperstown Team Parent Information Sessions August 27th, 2017

Agenda Cooperstown Tournament Facts Fundraising Update and Expectations Team Tryouts and Player/Parent Commitments Q & A

Cooperstown Dreams Park Opportunity

Cooperstown Tournament Facts Tournament Dates: 2018 TBD (In 2017, dates were August 12-18) Players must be eligible to play at the 12U level during the 2018 baseball season and may not turn age 13 before May 1, 2018 Minimum Roster: 11 players and 2 coaches Each team supplies one approved umpire (umpire stays free) All-inclusive cost: $995 per player/coach Per Team Includes: Hanging Bat Bag, Scorebook, Lineup Cards, Attaché Case and Ball Bucket Per Player/Coach Includes: Meals and Accommodations • Player Home and Away Uniform (hat, jerseys, and socks) • Player Warm-up Set (tournament & mock Ts, batting practice jacket and hat) • Coaches Gear (hat, 2 polos, pullover and jacket) • Secondary Insurance (team coverage) • Laundry Service (Sunday thru Wednesday) • 7 Games Guaranteed (weather permitting) • Personalized Player Baseball Cards • Induction into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame • American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame Tournament Ring • DVD of Team Webcast Game and Weekly Highlights • Ticket to the National Baseball Hall of Fame • Pass to Ride the Cooperstown / Charlotte Valley Railroad

Additional Budget Items Team T-Shirts/Hats for Local Events and Travel Transportation (Air and Ground) Baseball Pants Trading Pins and Bags Team Banner for Local Events and Opening Ceremonies Fundraising Goal: Cover 100% Costs for each player

Key Cooperstown Financial Deadlines Key Activity Date Team Registration and Down Payment ($1,000) Second Tournament Fee Installment Due ($3,000) Final Fee Balance Due to Guarantee Team Placement ($10,925) Purchase Airline Tickets, Attire, Promotional Items Completed in 2017 November 1 March 1 Spring

Agenda Cooperstown Tournament Facts and Budget Overview Fundraising Update and Expectations Team Tryouts and Player/Parent Commitments Q & A

Fundraising Update and Expectations Activities to Date Amount Raised Wood Bat Baseball ~1,500 Fundraising Results $1,500 Total Funds Available* $3,000 Once team is established, available funds should cover $3,000 installment due November 1 Need to organize around a few, major winter/spring fundraisers to raise remaining funds *Includes $2,500 DYBSA donation, less $1,000 deposit already paid to Cooperstown

Fundraising Ideas Tiger Blankets/Scarves/Hats Baseball Tanks Customized DT Batting Gloves Smoothie/Coffee/Concessions Stand at Sporting Events Paw Stencil MyEvent Delano Tigers Cooperstown Fundraising Website http://dybcooperstownteam.myevent.com Community Event w/Food, Band, Silent Auction and Raffle Community and Grandparent Sponsorships/Donations Community Garage Sale Pizza/Candy Sales? Omelet Breakfast? Others?

Agenda Cooperstown Tournament Facts and Budget Overview Fundraising Update and Expectations Team Tryouts and Player/Parent Commitments Q & A

Team Selection Process Tryouts for all interested DYBSA eligible* players will occur on Wednesday, September 6th, 6:00-7:30 pm, TAC gym or Field 10/11 depending on weather Outside evaluators will be used to evaluate hitting, pitching, infield, outfield Once tryouts have concluded, players will be contacted and invited to participate on the team on or before Tuesday, September 12th Family financial commitment is due by the end of September to secure your son’s roster spot on the team Identification of coaches will occur after the team has been selected * Tryout is for current 11U Players. Players may not be older than 12 years old as of May 1, 2018

Player Financial Requirements By October 1, $500 down payment to secure/commit to spot on team (non-refundable if player drops out) PENDING FUNDRASING RESULTS: By February 15th, additional $500 second payment ($1000 total per player) to ensure adequate funds for fees due on March 1 (non-refundable if player drops out) Players will be reimbursed appropriately from fundraising balance after final individual/team costs are settled Goal is for players/families to be reimbursed entirely, but TBD based on fundraising results

Parent Commitment Required Make tryout dates and meet financial commitments Attend monthly parent fundraising/update meetings Take leadership of specific fundraising initiatives Have fun!

Other Considerations Parent/family travel costs must be personally funded Parent/family lodging coordination opportunities exist

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