INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PARKS RECREATION YOUTH BASEBALL SOFTBALL SUMMER OF

INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL SUMMER OF 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar of Events Welcome Letter Review Letter Policy & Waitlist Procedure T-Ball/Coach Pitch (Boys/Girls Ages 5-7) Camps and Clinics Girls 8 and 9 Minor Softball Girls 9 and 10 Major Flat Pitch Softball Girls 11 and 12 Major Softball Girls 13 and 14 Major Fast Pitch Softball Boys 8 and 9 Minor Baseball Boys 9 and 10 Major Baseball Boys 11 and 12 Major Baseball Boys 13 and 14 Major Baseball Girls 15 and 16 Major Fast Pitch Softball Boys 15, 16, 17, & 18 Major Baseball Draft Rules General/Registration Information Baseball/Softball Registration Form Medical Form Sponsor Recognition 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 11 12 www.twp.independence.mi.us PARENTS: All of the information about the 2008 Youth Baseball and Softball Program is included in this booklet. The actual registration form can be found in the back of the book >>> PLEASE NOTE: The age criteria for boys is now: AGE AS OF APRIL 30 of the current year. Please see page 8, under AGE DIVISIONS for details. All Co-Rec T-Ball and Boys Divisions will adhere to the new age criteria. TENTATIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2008 YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL Feb. 12 at 6:00 pm Independence Township/Clarkston School District registration at Parks and Recreation begins from 6:00-8:00 pm on February 12 (in person only at the Parks and Recreation office) and continues at 8:00 am on February 13 lasting through February 26. Office Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Now accepting VISA and Mastercard! Open registration accepted (contingent upon availability). FREEZES DUE! Parents permission for players to be frozen are due. If signed forms are not returned, player cannot be frozen. Players must be registered to be frozen. MAJOR DIVISIONS ONLY. Late registration (contingent upon availability). Spring Holiday Clarkston Softball Camp - Ages 7-16 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm Draft sheets available after noon for coaches to pick up at Parks and Recreation. MAJOR DIVISIONS ONLY. Draft Night - coaches and assistant coaches only. MAJOR DIVISIONS ONLY. Girls 9 & 10, Girls 11 & 12, and Boys 13 & 14 Draft Night - coaches and assistant coaches only. MAJOR DIVISIONS ONLY. Boys 11 & 12, Boys 9 & 10, and Girls 13 & 14 Mandatory coaches meetings for all leagues. Specific dates, times, and locations to be determined. Coaches should begin contacting players after their meeting. First day teams can practice. MANDATORY COACH’S CLINIC (for softball coaches): 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Tentative) MANDATORY COACH’S CLINIC (for baseball coaches): 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Tentative) Doyle Spring Players’ School - Ages 6-14 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm Scrimmage period. Coaches can set up scrimmages. Umpires provided with 72 hours notice. OPENING DAY - Most teams play today. There will be an opening day ceremony for all teams. Weekday evening games begin this week. Boys 15-18 games begin this week. (Tentative) Pre T-Ball Clinic - Ages 4-6 from 2:15-3:40 pm. Baseball Camp - Ages 7-14 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Softball Camps - Ages 7-10 from 1:00-2:45 pm & Ages 11-16 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm No Games due to the Holiday Season ends for most leagues. (Tentative, pending weather and number of teams) Feb. 27 - March 21 March 14 March 24 March 24-25 March 31 April 1 April 2 Week of April 28 May 5 May 5 May 6 May 17 May 19 - 30 June 7 June 9 June 16 June 23 - 26 July 3 - 6 Week of July 21 COACHES WANTED! Volunteer coaches are needed for our youth sports programs. Our youth programs exist only because of the many volunteers who take the time to make a difference. If you would like to find out more about coaching, please contact our office at 248-625-8223. Independence Township Parks & Recreation would like to thank the many volunteers that support our programs and parks throughout the year. Your service helps us provide some of the numerous benefits that Parks & Recreation programs and facilities offer such as: Be happier, build family unity, increase community pride, meet friends, create memories, expand knowledge, conquer boredom, teach vital life skills……. Thank you for your generous support! 2 Dear Parents, Thank you for your support and involvement in our youth sports program. Through this program, your child will have the opportunity to develop lifelong skills, including patience, persistence, respect, teamwork, leadership, confidence, and dealing with winning and losing. There is one catch however. These benefits, among many more, are contingent upon the behavior of the participants, including parents. The sport environment affects the type of person your child will grow up to be, especially when your child is young. I can not express enough how important it is to set a good example for the children in our programs. Parents are an essential part of any successful youth sports program. How you support our young athletes and interact with other adults greatly influences everyone’s enjoyment. Please remember the following principles when participating in sports. • • • • • • • • • • Maintain a “FUN is #1” attitude. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Praise athletes for just participating regardless of their athletic skills. Look for positives in athletes; avoid ridicule or sarcasm. Remain calm when mistakes are made, and help athletes learn from mistakes. Help prevent athletes from getting down on themselves when things don’t go well. Don’t be obsessed with your involvement in sports. There is life after sports. Maintain a sense of humor. Emphasize teamwork in team sports; teach them to think “we” instead of “me”. Lead by setting a good example in sportsmanship: winning without gloating and losing without complaining. Provided by CAPS Finally, please remember the coaches are volunteers, and the umpires are young amateurs. Through the course of the season it is expected that misjudgments will be made either for or against your team. We need your help to accept this and go on with the game. This is one of the most beneficial lessons you can teach your child. If every team has all good sports, you can imagine what a great summer we will have. Sincerely, Jeff Morris, CYSA Recreation Programmer WAIT LIST PROCEDURE: Please remember space is limited, and our leagues fill up fast! Waiting lists are a source of contact and do not guarantee you’ll receive a call back. You will receive a call back only if a space becomes available. Special requests will not be honored. If your child’s name is added to a waiting list, it: • Provides us with a name and phone numbers in the event of a cancellation. • Supplies us with names and phone numbers in case a new class/team is added. • • • • • • REVIEW LETTER POLICY: Independence Township Parks & Recreation Department will accept Review Letters to CONSIDER allowing a child to move up or down in our Youth Sports Leagues. Parks & Recreation HIGHLY recommends parents register their child in the league that corresponds with their appropriate age. This will ensure a spot in our program and keeps teams equal and fair according to age. To complete a review letter, download the Review Letter Form at www.twp.independence.mi.us and return it NO LATER THAN MARCH 7, 2008 by 5:00 pm. Review Letters will not be accepted after the review letter deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS. Once Review Letters are accepted, the Review Board will review all letters and make the decision to allow your child to move up or down in our leagues. Once decisions are made, you will be notified through a letter. Those children granted to move into a different league will not be charged an administrative transfer fee, but may have to pay a difference in league fee if applicable. The Review Board’s decision is final and no protests will be allowed. Once you have received the decision in the mail you will be given at least 2 weeks to transfer your child into the approved league or ask for a Refund. Special request/buddy request, including request for specific coaches are not guaranteed. 3 • CO-REC SATURDAY T-BALL AGES 5 & 6 Age as of 4/30/2008 OBJECTIVES To introduce boys and girls to the basic concepts and skills of the game - base running, throwing, catching, field positions and “outs.” This will be a non-competitive league. FORMAT • Co-Rec teams, placed by the Recreation Department according to school, neighborhood, previous team/coach, and/or extenuating circumstances. • Scoreless innings. • No official standings. • Half innings will conclude with the end of the batting order (not “3” outs). • Games will be three innings in length or 1 hour and 15 minute time limit. There will be a minimum of 6 games. • The entire season will be t-ball. No coach pitch. (A “rag” ball will be used throughout the season.) • Coaches will be required to alternate batting order and field positions. GAMES All games will be played on Saturday mornings, beginning June 7. The season is scheduled to conclude on July 19, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. CO-REC T-BALL/COACH PITCH AGES 6 & 7 Age as of 4/30/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide boys and girls who have a basic understanding of the game with a format that will allow them to develop a comfort zone with the field, rules, players, and coaches in a non-competitive atmosphere. FORMAT • Co-Rec teams, placed by the Recreation Department according to school, neighborhood, previous team/coach, and/or extenuating circumstances. • Scoreless innings. • No official standings. • Half innings will conclude with the end of the batting order (not “3” outs”). • Games will be three innings in length or 1 hour and 15 minute time limit. • A RIF (Reduced Injury Factor) baseball will be used the entire season. • The 12 game schedule will include a gradual change from “t-ball” to “Coach Pitch.” • Coaches will be required to alternate batting order and field positions. GAMES The season will begin on Saturday, June 7. All evening games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning June 10. The season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. We also offer a Pre T-Ball Clinic for 4, 5, & 6 year olds. Please see below for details on all camps/clinics. 2008 Youth Baseball & Softball Camps Please Note: The Doyle Spring Player’s School requires a specific registration form available at Parks and Recreation * Indicates camp takes place in off-season (Winter or Spring) Camps & Clinics in Winter and Spring: Registration begins January 3rd. tion deadline indicated under specific camp description. *Spring Holiday Clarkston Softball Camp Head Instructor: Don Peters, CHS Varsity Softball Coach Ages: 7-16 Dates & Times: March 24 & 25, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $45 resident/$50 non-resident Reg. Deadline: March 19, 2008 Late fee may apply after registra- *Doyle Spring Player’s School Head Instructor: Doyle Academy Ages: Boys & Girls Ages 6-14 Dates & Times: Saturday, May 17, 9:00am-3:00pm Cost: $55 resident/$65 non-resident Reg. Deadline: May 9, 2008 Camps & Clinics in June: Registration begins February 12th at 6:00 pm with League Registration. Registration deadline is June 6, or until session is full. Late fee may apply after registration deadline. All camps include a T-shirt. Pre T-Ball Clinic for Boys & Girls - Ages 4, 5, & 6 Note: Must be four by June 30, 2008 Head Instructor: Phil Price, CHS Varsity Baseball Coach Dates and Times: June 23 - 26, 2:15 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $50 resident or $60 non-resident Boys Ages 7 to 14 Baseball Camp Head Instructor: Phil Price, CHS Varsity Baseball Coach Dates & Times: June 23 - 26, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost: $125 resident/$140 non-resident 4 “FUTURE STARS” CLARKSTON SOFTBALL CAMPS: Girls Ages 7 to 10 Softball Camps Head Instructor: Don Peters, CHS Varsity Softball Coach Dates & Times: June 23 - 26, 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. Cost: $55 resident/$65 non-resident Girls Ages 11 to 16 Softball Camps Head Instructor: Don Peters, CHS Varsity Softball Coach Dates & Times: June 23 - 26, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost: $125 resident/$140 non-resident GIRLS’ LEAGUES GIRLS 8 & 9 MINOR *Age as of 1/1/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide an instructional league for players to learn the basic skills and concepts of the game. Participants will be prepared for the next level of play. “Coach pitch” will be used the entire season. Competition will not be stressed at this level. *AGE NOTE: If participant is 7 years old as of 1/1/08, but turns 8 before 5/1/08, then she should play in this league. FORMAT • No official score or standings will be kept. • Half innings will conclude with the third out or the end of the batting order, whichever comes first. • Coaches will be required to alternate batting order and field positions. Games will be five innings in length. ● The 12 game schedule will consist of “coach pitch” the entire season. GAMES There will be some Saturday games, including June 7. All evening games will be played on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning June 10. The season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. Game locations will vary. GIRLS 11 & 12 MAJOR Age as of 1/1/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a structured league for competitive play combined with sportsmanship, skill development and teamwork. FORMAT • Official score and standings will be kept. A “League Champion” will be recognized. • There will be a continuous batting order (all present will bat.) • Half innings will conclude with the third out and games will be six innings in length. • Players will pitch the entire season with weekly limits for individuals. • Each team will play a minimum of 12 games. GAMES There will be some doubleheaders, as well as Saturday games, including June 7. All evening games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning June 10. The regular season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. Game locations will vary and there may be travel to surrounding communities. GIRLS 9 & 10 MAJOR Age as of 1/1/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a softball league for girls allowing them to refine on field skills such as throwing, catching, fielding, and pitching. This league will be referred to as “Flat Pitch.” Note: We will be using a draft in this league to form teams. Please see draft rules on page 7 for more details. FORMAT • Official score will be kept during games, however, no official standings or league champion will be recognized. • Half innings will conclude with the third out. • Coaches will be required to alternate batting order and field positions. Games will be five innings in length. • The 12 game schedule will include a gradual change from “coach pitch” to “player pitch”. GAMES There will be some Saturday games, including June 7. All evening games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning June 9. The season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. Game locations will vary. GIRLS 13 & 14 FASTPITCH Age as of 1/1/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a structured league for competitive play combined with sportsmanship, skill development and teamwork. This league will include teams from surrounding communities. FORMAT • Official score and standings will be kept. A “League Champion” will be recognized. • There will be a continuous batting order (all present will bat.) • Half innings will conclude with the third out and games will be seven innings in length. • Players will pitch the entire season with weekly limits for individuals. • Each team will play a minimum of 12 games. GAMES All games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning the week of June 9 (tentative date). There will be some double-headers, as well as Saturday games. The regular season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. Game locations will vary and there will be travel to surrounding communities. 5 BOYS’ LEAGUES BOYS 8 & 9 MINOR Age as of 4/30/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a structured league environment that players can learn the basic skills and concepts of the game. Participants will be prepared for the next level of play. As the season progresses, players will be introduced to the concept of “player’s pitch”. Competition will not be stressed at this level. FORMAT • Score will be kept during games, however, no official standings or league champion will be recognized. • Half innings will conclude with the third out or the end of the batting order, whichever comes first. • Coaches will be required to alternate batting order and field positions. Games will be five innings in length. • The 12 game schedule will include a change from “coach pitch” to “player pitch.” GAMES There will be some Saturday games, including June 7. All evening games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning June 9. The season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. Game locations will vary. BOYS 11 & 12 MAJOR Age as of 4/30/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a structured league for competitive play combined with sportsmanship, skill development and team work. FORMAT • Official score and standings will be kept. A “League Champion” will be recognized. • There will be a continuous batting order (all present will bat.) Half innings will conclude with the third out. • There will be a minimum of 12 games. Each game will be six innings in length. • Coaches will be encouraged, but not required, to rotate batting order and field positions. • Players will pitch the entire season with weekly limits for individuals. GAMES There will be some Saturday games, including June 7. All evening games will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning June 9. The regular season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. Game locations will vary and there may be travel to surrounding communities. BOYS 9 & 10 MAJOR Age as of 4/30/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a structured league for competitive play combined with sportsmanship, skill development and teamwork. Note: We will be using a draft in this league to form teams. Please see draft rules on page 7 for more details. FORMAT • Official score will be kept during games, however, no official standings or league champion will be recognized. • There will be a continuous batting order (all present will bat.) Half innings will conclude with the third out. • There will be a minimum of 12 games. Each will be five innings in length. • Coaches will be encouraged, but not required, to rotate batting order and field positions. • Players will pitch the entire season with weekly limits for individuals. GAMES Each team will play some Saturday games, including June 7. All evening games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings, beginning June 10. The regular season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. Game locations will vary. 6 BOYS 13 & 14 MAJOR Age as of 4/30/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a structured league for competitive play combined with sportsmanship, skill development and team work. FORMAT • Official score and standings will be kept. A “League Champion” will be recognized. • There will be a continuous batting order (all present will bat.) Half innings will conclude with the third out. • There will be a minimum of 12 games. Each game will be seven innings in length. • Coaches will be encouraged, but not required, to rotate batting order and field positions. • Players will pitch the entire season schedule with weekly limits for individuals. GAMES There will be some Saturday games, including June 7. All evening games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning June 10. The regular season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. There may be post season play beginning immediately after the conclusion of the regular season. Game locations will vary, and there may be travel to other communities. RECREATION-TRAVEL LEAGUES GIRLS 15 & 16 FASTPITCH * Limited openings in this league, so sign up early * Age as of 1/1/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a recreation opportunity for those interested in a high level of fast pitch softball. This is a structured league for competitive play combined with sportsmanship, skill development and teamwork. This league will include teams from surrounding communities. FORMAT • North Oakland Girls’ Fastpitch league will be run by the Waterford Parks and Recreation Department. This league will adhere to the rules as published in the A.S.A. rule book, except where modified by the governing organization. • League play will be held at Waterford Parks and Recreation fields. There is a 16 game schedule (8 doubleheaders) and there are no play-offs. GAMES ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED IN WATERFORD. All games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, beginning tentatively June 17. All games are doubleheaders beginning at 5:30 p.m. The regular season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 21, weather permitting. Rainouts are rescheduled by an agreement between the two coaches, therefore, days may vary for rainouts. BOYS 15 - 18 NORTH OAKLAND BIG LEAGUE (NOBL) Age as of 4/30/2008 OBJECTIVES To provide a structured league for competitive play combined with sportsmanship, skill development and teamwork. This league will include teams from surrounding communities. FORMAT • Official score and standings will be kept and a “league champion” will be recognized. • Coaches will be encouraged, but not required, to rotate batting order and field positions. • Players will pitch the entire season with weekly limits for individuals. GAMES Games will be played on Monday-Thursday evenings beginning tentatively the week of June 16. There will be some Saturday games. The regular season is scheduled to conclude the week of July 28, weather permitting. Generally, rainouts are made up on Friday evenings or Saturdays. Game locations will vary. There will be travel to other communities. 2008 YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL DRAFT RULES (For the leagues below only) 1. Returning head coaches are allowed to FREEZE players from the previous year’s team. If the previous head coach does not return, their designated assistant coach may freeze players if they decide to become Head Coach. The head coach will be required to get written permission from the player's parent on the freeze card. The parent must submit the completed freeze card to the Parks and Recreation office by Friday, March 14, 2008. Any players not frozen will be entered in the draft. Players must be registered in order to be frozen. The number of players a coach is allowed to freeze in each division is: Boys Ages 9 & 10…………….up to 4 players Boys Ages 11 & 12……………up to 5 players Boys Ages 13 & 14……………up to 6 players Boys Ages 15, 16, 17 & 18……no limit on freezes (NOBL rules) 2. Girls 9 & 10……………….up to 4 players Girls 11 & 12………………up to 5 players Girls 13 & 14………………up to 6 players Girls 15 & 16………………no limit on freezes Children of the head coach and the pre-designated assistant will automatically be frozen and are included in the total number of freezes allowed for each division. The draft order will be established on the night of the draft, using a random draw for draft positions numbers. The order will alternate from top to bottom and bottom to top each round. Players who register late will be placed on a team contingent upon availability and according to the next position in the draft order. In the event that there are not enough managers for the number of teams, a representative of the Recreation Department will draft additional teams as required. The Recreation Department will then find a coach for these teams. Trading of players is strongly discouraged, however, it can occur only after the following: Player on Team “A” must be traded for player on Team “B;” The parents and coaches of the players involved must fill out a trade form to officially request the trade to the Parks and Recreation office. The Parks and Recreation Department will not take any special requests for draft leagues. There is no guarantee to be on a certain team, except through a freeze card. A frozen player is the only guarantee. 7 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Independence Township Parks and Recreation Department GENERAL INFORMATION PRACTICES: Coaches are volunteers; tentatively, days and times will depend on each team’s coach and their availability. No practices can begin until May 5th. AGE DIVISIONS: All boys and co-rec leagues: Age determined as of April 30th of current year, according to the Little League and Federation Baseball. All girls leagues: Age determined as of January 1st of current year, according to the Amateur Softball Association (ASA). TEAM FORMATION: Saturday T-Ball, T-Ball/Coach Pitch, Girls 8 & 9 Minor, and Boys 8 & 9 Minor: Teams will be formed by the Recreation Department according to school, neighborhood, previous team/coach, and/or extenuating circumstances. We cannot guarantee special requests and they may not be honored. Girls 9-14 Major Leagues, and Boys 9-14 Major Leagues: Coaches will choose players in a draft. Draft and Freeze rules can be found on page 7. No Special Requests will be given to coaches in Major Leagues for the draft. Girls 15 & 16 and Boys 15-18 Leagues: Register as an individual, but teams can stay together from previous year. New players may be entered into a draft. CONDUCT OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Good sportsmanship must always be encouraged. Umpires may eject un-sportsman-like players, coaches, and spectators from games. The only acceptable form of spectator response before, during, or after any league game is a display of encouragement. Poor sportsmanship should never be directed toward any player, coach, or official. Coaches are held responsible for the action of their teams’ fans. Umpires have the right to forfeit games for the flagrant actions of un-sportsman-like fans. Should any player, coach, or person be ejected from a game, he/she must leave the playing field immediately. Any player ejected from a game will sit out the remainder of that game plus the next scheduled game. An ejected player/coach may not take part directly or indirectly (sitting on bench, base coach, etc.) in the next game which that team plays. Failure to comply will lead to further suspensions. REGISTRATION INFORMATION WHERE: Independence Township Parks and Recreation 90 North Main Street, P.O. Box 69 Clarkston, Michigan 48347 Phone: (248) 625-8223 Fax: (248) 620-7454 HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. RESIDENT STATUS: Any registered participant who resides in the Township of Independence, or pays taxes to the Township of Independence, is considered a “resident.” Therefore, a person who does not fit this description will be charged a non-resident fee. Resident verification may be requested. BIRTH CERTIFICATES MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION (unless previously verified by the Parks and Recreation office.) We will require a birth certificate at the time of registration to register your children, under 18, in our programs. This is to verify we have the correct information from the first time a child enrolls in our programs. We will only require you to show their certificate once. FALSIFICATION OF INFORMATION: Participants falsifying information will be dismissed from the program and no refund will be granted. HOW TO REGISTER: Mail or Fax Simply complete the forms on page 9 and 11, then send it or fax it in, along with all appropriate fees and birth certificate, to the address/ fax number indicated to the left. WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS! Walk-in Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you! We are located in the lower level of the Township Hall at 90 North Main Street in Clarkston. Additional forms can be downloaded at www.twp.independence.mi.us. After-Hours A convenient drop box is located on both sides of the Township Hall building. Make sure all forms are completed, fees as well as a copy of birth certificate are included. All registrations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. SORRY, WE CANNOT ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS OVER THE PHONE FOR YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES, BECAUSE A MEDICAL FORM IS NEEDED. REFUND POLICY: The following policy and procedures were established to ensure quality programming. All refunds must be requested prior to the registration deadline. Unless the program was cancelled by the Parks and Recreation Department, a $5 service fee will be withheld on all patron requested refunds. There will be no cash refunds. All refunds will be either a household credit (gold certificate) or check. If the refund is less than $10, a gold certificate will be issued. Township checks will be paid according to the Finance Department’s bill-paying schedule. Check refunds usually take 4-6 weeks to process. AFTER THE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE, ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE GIVEN. 8 Independence Township Parks and Recreation Department 2008 Youth Baseball/Softball League Registration Form *REFUNDS WILL NOT BE GIVEN AFTER THE REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE* Please detach this page and return it along with the completed P & R Medical form and birth certificate to the Recreation Department. Name Address Home Phone Township E-mail Co-Rec Saturday T-Ball Ages 5 & 6 Co-Rec T-Ball/Coach Pitch Ages 6 & 7 Girls 8 & 9 Minor Minor Leagues: Shirt Size (Circle One) Major Leagues: Shirt Size (Circle One) Major Leagues 9 & Over: Pant Size (Circle One) Girls 9 & 10 Major Girls 11 & 12 Major Girls 13 & 14 Fastpitch Age City Parents’ Work/Cell Phone School Years Exp. Birthdate Zip Grade Positions Boys 11 & 12 Major Boys 13 & 14 Major Boys 15 - 18 Major AL AL AL AXL AXL AXL PLEASE CHECK THE LEAGUE YOU ARE REGISTERING FOR: Girls 15 & 16 Fastpitch Boys 8 & 9 Minor Boys 9 & 10 Major CL (14-16) CL (14-16) CL CXL AS AS AS AM AM AM CM(10-12) Special Requests:_______________________________________________________________________________________ Special requests may not be observed and cannot be guaranteed. NO SPECIAL REQUESTS FOR MAJOR LEAGUES ____ YES, I am interested in coaching my child’s team, and understand attendance at the coach’s meetings and clinic is mandatory. Please ask for coaching forms. This does not guarantee you will coach. Name:_____________________________Phone:__________________________ ____ YES, I would be interested in assisting the head coach of my child’s team, and understand attendance at a coach’s meeting may be mandatory. COSTS: Review Letter Deadline: Friday, March 7, 2008 (see page 3 for Review Letter Policy) Independence Twp/ Clk School District Reg. Open Registration* Late Registration* Feb. 12 (6-8pm) - Feb. 26 Feb. 27 - March 21 After March 21 $37 for res/$47 for non-res $60 for res/$70 for non-res $60 for res/$70 for non-res $73 for res/$83 for non-res $60 for res/$70 for non-res $73 for res/$83 for non-res $37 for res/$47 for non-res $60 for res/$70 for non-res $60 for res/$70 for non-res $73 for res/$83 for non-res $60 for res/$70 for non-res $73 for res/$83 for non-res $47 for res/$57 for non-res $70 for res/$80 for non-res $70 for res/$80 for non-res $83 for res/$93 for non-res $70 for res/$80 for non-res $83 for res/$93 for non-res SATURDAY T-BALL (boys & girls) T-BALL/COACH PITCH (boys & girls) GIRLS 8-9 MINOR LEAGUE GIRLS 9-16 MAJOR LEAGUES BOYS 8-9 MINOR LEAGUE BOYS 9-18 MAJOR LEAGUES *All leagues are contingent upon availability. When registering after March 21, if accepted, the Recreation Department will place player on a team. WE ARE IN NEED OF SPONSORS FOR OUR TEAMS. PLEASE CALL 248-625-8223 FOR DETAILS. The undersigned, on behalf of himself or herself, or as parent or guardian of such individual, assumes all responsibility for the above participant while enrolled in the activities sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department of Independence Township and with the respect to any actions taken in pursuance of such activities either before or after the activity. Moreover, it is agreed that the Township of Independence and its several departments, officers, and employees shall not be liable nor responsible for any property damage and/or personal injury and/or other loss or damage suffered by the participant, on his or her own behalf, or as parent or guardian of participant, release and forever discharge each of such entities and persons from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands with respect to any and all such damage, injury or loss. In the event of any injury, permission is hereby given to the Parks and Recreation Department, and to the Director of such department to see that first aid and medical attention are given to the participant, at the discretion of the Director of the Department, or his or her agent or employee in connection with the activity in question. The participant represents that he or she is in good physical condition and able to participate in the activity for which he or she is enrolling and the participant shall be responsible for his or her own health and acknowledges that the activity in which the participant is enrolling may be injurious, and participant accepts his or her risk with full knowledge that some athletic programs require the assistance of unscreened volunteer coaches. Photographs may be taken at certain Recreation Department activities, and, unless the department receives signed, written objections, photos may be reproduced for publication. _____________________________________________________________________ Signature of parent or guardian ______________________________ Date Payment Method: __Cash __Check (Make Payable To Independence Township) __Credit Card (Complete Information Below) Credit Card # __________________________________________ Expiration Date ____________ 3-digit code on back of card __________ (VISA or MASTERCARD ONLY) Name on Card _________________________________________ Cardholder Signature ________________________________________ 9 UMPIRES WANTED: Individuals 14 or older who have a knowledge and interest in baseball and/or softball are needed to umpire this summer. Parents are welcome! Test dates are held in late March and April. Please contact the Recreation Office at 248-625-8223. 10 Independence Township Parks and Recreation Department Medical/Information/Release Form CHILD’S NAME________________________________________PHONE_______________________________ STREET ADDRESS ______________________________________ CITY _________________ ZIP__________ GRADE _______________ SCHOOL ____________________ BIRTHDATE______________ AGE _________ WHO TO CONTACT IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY Mother’s Name ___________________________________ Father’s Name ___________________________________ (work phone) ___________________________ (work phone) ___________________________ Other – Name ________________________________ Relationship _______________ Phone ____________ NAMES OF PERSONS, OTHER THAN PARENT, TO WHOM CHILD MAY BE RELEASED: Name _________________________________ Name _________________________________ Relationship __________________ Relationship __________________ Phone _____________ Phone _____________ ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE THAT WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF? _________________________________________ MEDICAL INFORMATION: Known medical problems/special concerns ________________________________________________________ Allergies ___________________________________________________________________________________ Medications ________________________________________________________________________________ (Representatives of department are NOT permitted to administer any medications) Physicians name _____________________________________________ Phone ________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ Office Hours ___________________ Hospital preferred for emergency treatment _______________________________________________________ Health Insurance Company ____________________________________________________________________ I, _________________________________, hereby give permission to Independence Township to secure emergency medical and surgical treatment and routing, non-surgical medical care at the most available medical facility for__________________________________, a minor child, while under the supervision of the aforementioned Department. _________________________________________________ (Signature of parent/guardian) ____________________________ (Date) I verify my child is in good health and that he/she is in good physical condition and able to participate in the activity for which he/she is enrolling and has not been advised otherwise by qualified medical personnel and that all of his/her immunizations are complete and up to date. I take full responsibility for his/her health while participating in programs and activities and acknowledge that the activity sponsored by Independence Township could be injurious and participant accepts his/her risk with full knowledge that some programs require the assistance of unscreened volunteers. Further, I expressly grant permission and assume full responsibility for my child's participation in any field trip and/or activity connected with the program registered for. I further agree that in the event of disciplinary action or the health of my child warrants dismissal from the activity, the child will be returned home at my expense. It is further warranted that if this form is signed by one of two parents or guardians, it is with the authority and consent of the other. The undersigned, on behalf of himself or herself, or as parent or guardian of such individual, assumes all responsibility for the above participant while enrolled in the activities sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department of Independence Township and with the respect to any actions taken in pursuance of such activities either before or after the activity. Moreover, it is agreed that the Township of Independence and its several departments, officers, and employees shall not be liable nor responsible for any property damage and/or personal injury and/or other loss or damage suffered by the participant, on his or her own behalf, or as parent or guardian of participant, release and forever discharge each of such entities and persons from any and all actions, causes of actions, claims and demands with respect to any and all such damage, injury or loss. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify the Parka and Recreation Department of any changes in health which may affect participants participation. In the event of any injury, permission is hereby given to the Parks and Recreation Department, and to the Director of such department to see that first aid and medical attention are given to the participant, at the discretion of the Director of the Department, or his or her agent or employee in connection with the activity in question. The participant represents that he or she is in good physical condition and able to participate in the activity for which he or she is enrolling and the participant shall be responsible for his or her own health and acknowledges that the activity in which the participant is enrolling may be injurious, and participant accepts his or her risk with full knowledge that some athletic programs require the assistance of unscreened volunteer coaches. Photographs may be taken at certain Recreation Department activities, and, unless the department receives signed, written objections, photos may be reproduced for publication. _______________________________________________________________ _____________________________________ Signature of parent or guardian Date 11 Join our 2007 Youth Baseball and Softball Sponsors in supporting America’s favorite pastime: A.C. Tire & Service Center Advanced Eyecare of Michigan American Servicing Corporation Bishop International Airport Byrne Construction, LLC Castlewood Custom Homes, Inc. Chase Plastics Clarkston Area Optimists Club Clarkston Auto Wash Co. Clarkston Burger King Clarkston Chrysler Jeep Clarkston Community Church Clarkston Family Dental "Mighty Molars" Clarkston Free Masons Clarkston Medical Group Clarkston Rotary Club Clarkston Speciality Health Care Center Creator's Image Photography Custom Carpets Dr. David W. Regiani Dynamic HR Edward Jones, North Main St. Edward Jones, South Main St. Everest Academy Graphic Wizard IGD Solutions Independence Woods, MHC It's About Time James D. Williams, DDS Jeanne's Culinary Affairs Jet's Pizza Jim Tedder Productions Kieft Engineering Larry Barnett Lars/David, Inc. Leo's Coney Island Logofit Malace & Associates Maple Roofing & Construction, Inc. Market Place Pet Supplies Maxx Storage McLaren Health Care McMurray Allstate Insurance Mills Mechanical LLC Nolan Mortgage Oscar W. Larson Oxford Bank Project Success Qdoba Mexican Grill Ray Kerns of Flint Beauty Supplies Rio Wraps Southwestern Grill Rogers Chiropractic S & L Autobody Saturn of Clarkston Skidmore Inc. Smith's Disposal Spectrum Printing Sportscreations.com Stephen E. Hershey DDS, MS, LLC T & C Federal Credit Union TEC Tool Co. The Dental Spa The Simpson Group Tigers Turk's Titans Unigue Fab LLC Viazanko Construction Services Z Tech Rhinolinings SPONSORS NEEDED FOR 2008 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING A TEAM, PLEASE CONTACT JEFF MORRIS AT INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP PARKS & RECREATION AT (248) 625-8223 90 North Main St. PO Box 69 Clarkston, MI 48347 (248) 625-8223 Fax: (248) 620-7454 www.twp.independence.mi.us Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs 12