1. Welcome to the 2017 Player / Parent Meeting

2. NPGFA Mission Statement:
New Prague Girls Fastpitch Association is committed to teaching the fundamentals of competitive Fastpitch softball.
We are here to promote leadership, cooperation, team skills, to deal with accomplishments and disappointments, to improve self-confidence and self-esteem and to have FUN!
We do this as a feeder system to New Prague Schools.

3. 2016 NPHS Softball – Making History…
NPHS Varsity Softball Program wins its 2nd Section Championship.

4. 2017 NPGFA Board Members

5. Training Information

6. Player Homework Training Videos & More

7. NewPragueFastpitch.com
Member Registration (NPGFA notifications)

8. Uniform Guidelines NPGFA Uniforms Helmet Softball Bats Batting Gloves
NPGFA Jersey
Pants (black)
Sliding shorts
Sliding pad
Socks (black).
Helmet
NOCSAE Certified Helmet with face shield (dark blue/black)
Softball Bats
NPGFA will provide bats for each team
Batting Gloves
Fielding Face Mask
Fielding Glove
Player’s Gear Bag

9. Peace Center - Community Project
Janet Dyslin Annual Memorial Game (NPHS Home Game in May – May 5th vs. Prior Lake 4PM)
Peace Center - Community Project
2016 JDMG - $1000+ & 150lb+ Food New Prague Food Bank!

10. NewPragueFastpitch.com
Calendar (The Latest Schedule for Clinics, Try-outs, and more)

11. League Status Big West no longer Suburban
Due to the timing of the League meltdown, this has created some unknowns, such as actual start dates and nights of play.

12. The following dates are tentative and subject to change
big west Play nights.pdf

17. Important Dates Always check the online calendar for the latest updates and cancelations
Clinic Dates and Times (Sat/Sun) See calendar
Online Registration Deadline March 3rd
Coaching Application Deadline March 3rd
Try Outs March 11, 12, 18th- See calendar for specific times
National Tournaments – See calendar for age level/dates (Must Qualify)

18. Player and Team Commitment
Participating in NPGFA is a commitment for you, your player, and your team. This commitment includes attending all practices, games, and tournaments!
Please keep your player’s schedule OPEN
NOTE: Your player will also be playing games on weekends for local tournaments, Qualifiers, State, and possible Nationals.
If your player need a ride to and/or from games or tournaments – this can always be arranged with the team parents. We are a BIG Fastpitch Family!

19. Team Practices, League Play, and Tournaments
Outside Practices
League Games: Double Headers
FIVE (5) NP Softball Fields – Travel to other fields
8U & 10U Play ONE (1) day per week
12U/14U/16U Play TWO (2) days per week
TWO (2+) Extra Weekend Tournaments (1 and 2 Day + Poss. Friday)
8U (1+) Extra weekend tournament
League State Qualifier Tournament
State Tournament (must qualify)
National Tournament (must qualify)

20. Fundraising
Required Fundraising: To ensure NPGFA can continue to provide a high quality program and equipment, all players will be required to participate in fundraising.
Gertens Mother’s Day Flower Baskets: Minimum 2 Baskets
Heggies Pizza: Minimum 10 Pizzas
Prizes and Awards: Players will awarded for top sales efforts.
Buy-out Option Fee: $60 TOTAL or $30 Each
NOTE: NPGFA offers a low cost program compared other programs.

21. Online Registration
OPEN NOW! Closes March 3rd. (NPGFA member notice)
2017 Player Registration Fees 8U-$150 includes game shirt, 10U-$250, 12U-$275, 14U/16U-$300;
Jersey Cost: $45 (New/Reuse)
Fundraising Buy-out: $60 ($30 each)
Birth certificate (PDF or JPG)
Picture/ID (PDF or JPG)
Code of Conduct Policy
Attendance Policy
Payment: VISA/MC

22. Volunteer Hours New this year will be required parent volunteer hours
Board has decided 15 hours per family or you may opt to buy out of these hours for $150.
This is to ensure all parents are assisting with the program.
A check for $150 will be collected from each family during tryouts. When the 15 hours have been completed, the check will be returned. If the hours are not completed by the end of the softball season, the check will be deposited.
If you elect to do the buy out, the check will be deposited.

23. Volunteer Opportunities
The success of NPGFA is determined by our volunteers!
Committee chair/work
Dyslin Memorial
Highway clean-up
Field prep/finish
Executive board
Clinic helper
Coach
Manager
Etc… anything approved to benefit the NPGFA

24. New Prague Fastpitch Fanwear

25. NPGFA Carbone’s Cabinet
Thanks to Vivant Custom Woodcraft and Carbones in New Prague; NPGFA is proud to display New Prague Fastpitch team photos, trophies, and awards.
In addition, a special thanks goes to Alex Henkel for her design and layout.

26. Adopt A Highway (Community Project)
LOCATED: CR2 between Hwy 13 & CR89
CLEAN-UP: Spring & Fall
Giving back to your community is a very important “Life Lesson”.
Participation is 100% Volunteer!
Look for future s regarding this opportunity for you and your player!

27. 2017 Fall Fastpitch
Depending on interest, there may be an opportunity to participate in the MMFL Fall Fastpitch Season (5 Sundays).

28. What is the Softball Development Committee (SBDC)
The SBDC was established in 2016
Members are:
Joel Munson, Chair; Mike Reeser, Vice-Chair; Tina Jacobson, Secretary; Todd Pietsch, Angie Sticha, Jessica Weckman, Kent Reed, Fred Marek, Colleen Ambroz (NPGFA board member), Anna Borwege (Varsity softball coach)

29. SBDC priorities Clinics coach/player Coaching requirements
Tryouts (3 Days)
Team selection
Coach selection
Coach handbook
Continued support

30. Coaching Requirements
Attend the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
Participate/assist with 3 Saturday morning softball clinics
Participate/observe 1 hour of Sunday pitching and 1 hour of Sunday catching clinics
Complete a Criminal Background Study
Concussion protocol training
Attend SBDC Coaching and Basic Training Fundamentals Course (2 hours)

31. Coordinator positions
1. Fundraiser Coordinator: Michelle Fisher. and Jane Pruisman
2. Volunteer Coordinator: Lisa Johnson
3. Equipment Coordinator: Vacant
5. Webmaster: Todd Pietsch
6. Tournament Director/ League Representative: Joel/Pat
7. Field Coordinator: Brian Marsh
8. Umpire Coordinator: Pat Perkinson
9. Uniform and Apparel Coordinator: Allison Tikalsky
10. Softball Development Committee Coordinator: Joel
J. Coordinators may be requested to attend NPGFA board meetings to report committee status.

32. Tryout Process Fly Balls + throws Ground Balls + throws Hitting
Bunting
Time shuttle/agility run
Pitching evaluation

33. Questions