1. WAA Girl’s Softball Parent Information WAA Girl’s Softball Parent Information

2. Topics of information Topics of information Board Members WAA Leagues What to expect Where we Play Fundraisers Volunteer work needs of WAA

3. 2009 Board Members 2009 Board Members Tim Bour – President Carl Bellanca – Vice President Karen Serinis – Treasurer Tammy Hall – Secretary Tom Suhr – Commissioner/Registrar Kevin Hudson – Safety Commissioner Bob Bak – Equipment/Field Manager Dan DeLaus – Legal Counsel Mike Anne – Board Member/Umpires Robin Schmidt – Board Member/Parent Liaisons

4. WAA Girls Softball – League History WAA Girls Softball – League History Formed in 1970 with less than 50 girls Today there are over 600 girls in the program which is the largest girls youth softball in Western, NY and possibly New York State Program offers both recreational and travel programs Recreation program is the prime focus with 500 girls from ages 5-16 Travel programs play tournaments throughout the summer teams: 23U, 18U, 16U, 14U, and 12U W.A.A is based upon 100% full volunteerism Ridge Park complex has 8 softball fields. 2 additional fields are located at Dewitt Rd school. Town of Webster owns the fields but our organization funds improvements with fundraising efforts Program philosophy is very simple: “we do this for the girls”

5. Leagues & Days of Play Leagues & Days of Play Little Sluggers 5-6 years old play Saturday only. Mini Minors 7-8 years old play Tuesday, Friday, Saturday. Minor 9-10 years old play Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. Majors 11-12 years old play Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Seniors 13-16 years old play Monday, Wednesday, Saturday. ALL WILL PLAY OCCAISIONAL SATURDAYS Everyone in the Major’s & Senior’s make the playoffs

6. Little Sluggers Ages 5-6 years Format is skill style stations for first 45 minutes with games in second half The goal is to teach softball fundamentals through practice drills and practice games. Season starts in May for 6 weeks ending in June Every Saturday from 9-10:30 AM 10 teams in the league with 7-8 girls per team Focus is to keep team size small to pay extra attention Do have room for growth End of year awards with special guest

7. Mini Minors Ages 7-8 years Assigned days are Tuesday/Friday, Saturday. Have 12 teams with average of 13 girls Season begins with 2-weeks of practice Focus of the league is to teach softball fundamentals along with providing a clear understanding of the game. Offense - Coaches pitch, no walks, each batter receives 4-pitches…if she does not hit…then she will hit off the tee. Batter can only strike on missed swings. Defense - Coaches will teach by being in the field with the players. Score is not kept nor are there any standings

8. Minor League Ages 9-10 years Assigned days are Monday & Wednesdays, Saturday. League has 12 teams with average of 13 players Season begins with 2-weeks of practice Score will be kept but no standings. Focus of the league is fundamentals with clear game knowledge and strategy All-Star voting and possible play after season Offense – Girls pitch until batter hits or strikes out. If pitcher throws 4 balls, coach from offensive team comes in to pitch to batter until player gets a hit or strikes out. No walks.

9. Major League Ages 11-12 years Assigned days are Tuesday & Thursday, Saturday. League has 8 teams with average of 13 players Teams are chosen via organized draft Season begins with 2-weeks of practice This level becomes more competitive with standings, playoffs, and championship game Players pitch, walk, stealing, and most standard rules apply All-Star voting and possible play after season

10. Senior League Ages 13-16 years Assigned days are Monday & Wednesday, Saturday. League has 6 teams with average of 15 players Teams are chosen via organized draft Season begins with 2-weeks of practice This level becomes more competitive with standings, playoffs, and championship game Players pitch, walk, stealing, and most standard rules apply All-Star voting and possible play after season

11. All-Star Team Format All-Star Team Format All Divisions (Except Little Sluggers & Mini Minors) will have All-Star Teams Local tournaments, and possible town league format All-Star candidates will be selected by votes from their coaches and teammates All-Star tryouts will be conducted to select a team or teams for each division. All-Star coaching candidates must apply and submit an application to the WAA If there are no volunteers to coach, for a specific age group, then there will be no All-Star team. Each team will consist of 14 girls Girl’s will be provided with All-Star shirts

12. Xtreme League (Travel Ball) Tryout based competitive league Majority of girls consist of Webster residents but few may be from other districts Play is primarily tournament play with also local weekly league 5 age divisions: 23U, 18U, 16U, 14U, and 12U Winter indoor practices 12-14 girls per team Players/parents must recognize commitment Cost per Girl estimated at $300.00 +

13. What to Expect Plan to get to Ridge Park 30 min. prior to a game What WAA Provides – Shirt – Fields – Equipment ( balls and catcher’s equipment) What your Daughter needs to provide – Glove – Softball pants or sliding shorts – Cleats recommended (non-metal) – No jewelry allowed How to pick out your daughters equipment – Equipment sheet handout.

14. Where we Play Ridge Park Considered the finest softball complex in Monroe County Dewitt Rd fields – mostly Mini Minors and Minors

15. Ridge Park Facility Ridge Park Facility History of Ridge Park Facility 2003 - Four New Fields combined with the Four Existing Fields gave us one facility. Fall 2005 - New Concession stand equipment shed Batting Cages – installed 2008 season New backstop at Gerling field New outfield fences on quad fields

16. Ridge Park Facility Operational Costs All expenses paid through registration fees, fund raising activities, and snack bar Costs include - Town of Webster user fees – Capital Improvements – Umpire Fees – Field maintenance – Infield mix – Lining material – Bases – Labor

17. Fundraisers High School age Winter Clinics 12U Winter Workout Sponsorship Program Red Wing Night Xtreme Tournament Golf Tournament

18. Webster Xtreme Tournament Annual Tournament 36 teams participated in 2008 Revenues received are reinvested in Ridge Park Facility to improve quality of play for all Webster girls. Teams from all over East Coast participate, fill up local hotels, bring income to our community Considered as one of the best competitive travel tournaments – registration closed by January We cannot have a successful tournament without Volunteer HELP.

19. WAA a 100% Volunteer Organization Board Members Head Coaches Assistant Coaches Team managers Team Liaison Parent Committee Work Day Volunteers Snack Bar Xtreme Tournament

20. Parent Committee Parent Committee 2003 1 st year for the WAA Parent Committee Their involvement in the league was a huge success Involvement included – Organized all the help for both work days – Team liaison to the league commissioners – Ran the 50/50 raffle at all games – Organized all the help for the Xtreme Tournament

21. WAA Communication WAA Hot Line 234-9486 WAA Web Site – www.waasoftball.com www.waasoftball.com – Schedules – Teams – Registration information – Teams standings – MANY USEFUL ONLINE DOCUMENTS!