GREATER KINGSTON SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INC.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to the 2008 softball season with the Greater Kingston Softball Association (G.K.S.A.). Our Association consists of House League, Select and “Rep” teams, so whatever level of ball you are interested in playing, you are sure to find it here.
Our organization has been serving the youth of Kingston for many years, providing a safe and fun way for kids of all ages to enjoy this great sport. Many players continuing to play from “T-Ball” all the way through to Jr. Ladies and Men, returning summer after summer to enjoy the game. Our volunteers work year round to try to bring the best softball experience possible to our children and youth.
Please visit our website at www.greaterkingstonsoftball.com throughout the season to check on schedules, diamond locations and to obtain contact information.
Feel free to contact me at any time with your concerns and ideas, or if you wish to volunteer in some capacity. I can be reached by e-mail at impauto@kos.net or by phone at 613-634-1756 or 613-542-2127.
Enjoy your season!! Mike Snelgrove
REGISTRATION FEES
Please be advised that the fees for children aged 5 & 6 years for the T-Ball division have been lowered and there is again no increase in the cost of sponsoring a team, for the 2008 season.
JOIN US FOR A “FREE” FUN DAY
All ages are welcome to join in a free Fun Day being held on April 12,2008 at Welborne Public School, 190 Welborne Ave. Just bring your running shoes and ball glove. Registration for events will begin at 9:30 am. Fun will be from 10-230 pm including hot dog & drink for lunch.
PLAY BINGO AND SUPPORT THE LEAGUE!!
Bingo funds help keep the fees for players at an affordable level while providing the much needed equipment and uniforms for all of the teams that play under our GKSA banner. The bingos are run by Paul Webster and his trusty group of volunteers and will provide a large amount of the monies needed for the organization.
UMPIRING
We are looking to improve our umpire base with young and adult candidates. Anyone interested in becoming an umpire please contact Umpire Ian Edmunds at 544-1601
REMINDER
Please remember to sign your child up in the division in which they were born regardless if they were born at the beginning or end of that year. Most divisions are comprised of children within a 2-year age span and therefore important for them to be playing with other children in their own age group. Children who are in the 2nd year of their respective division have the option of moving up one level only.
WAITING LIST
The number of teams in each division will be calculated at our meeting after the last registration on April 5th. Please make sure that your registration form reaches us by then to avoid having your child’s name go on a waiting list.
GREATER KINGSTON SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INC.
REGISTRATION OUTLETS
Fill out the enclosed application(s), include payment and return as follows:
By Mail: Box 22091, Kingston K7M 8S5
In Person: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour-FRI, March 28, 5-9 pm., and SAT, March 29, 9am-2pm.
Bayridge Public School (Hudson Dr) - SAT, April 5, 9am-1pm.
Drop Off: (payment by cheque only- extra applications will be available)
Glenburnie Grocery
Cheques: Payable to G K.S.A. Inc.
N.S.F Non-sufficient funds will be subject to a $25.00 handling charge.
Waiver: Please ensure the date of birth and telephone numbers are correct and sign the waiver form on the reverse side.
Phone: 530-4930 Fax: 389-0101
With maximum 12 players per team any late registrants will be placed on the first available team where there is room or will be put on a waiting list if there is no space available.
| DIVISION | AGE | BIRTH YEAR | GAME NIGHT | COST |
| T-Ball Co-ed | 5-6 | 2003-2002 | Monday | $25.00 * |
| Jr. Mite Co-ed | 7-8 | 2001-2000 | Thursday | $65.00 * |
| Mite Co-ed | 9-10 | 1999-1998 | Wednesday** | $65.00 * |
| Squirt Girls | 11-12 | 1997-1996 | Thursday** | $65.00 |
| Squirt Boys | 11-12 | 1997-1996 | Thursday** | $65.00 |
| Novice Girls | 13-14 | 1995-1994 | Wednesday** | $85.00*** |
| Peewee Boy | 13-14 | 1995-1994 | Thursday** | $85.00*** |
| Bantam | 15-17 | 1993-1991 | $100.00*** | |
| Midget/Junior | 18-23 | 1990-1985 | $100.00*** |
NOTE: *Family Rate $100.00 T-Ball, Jr. Mite or Mite Division Only
**Games night will vary if the division plays intercommunity.
***Novice/Peewee & above only - A reduction of $10.00 for any player wishing to use their intact black ball pants from the previous year.
SEASON: May – August 2008
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Chief Convenor - Ed Howard 541-0883/483-4797 vpsoftball2002@yahoo.ca |
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CONVENORS |
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T-Ball |
Brenda Harmsen |
389-7280 |
bharmsen@cogeco.ca |
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Jr. Mite |
Sharon Sullivan |
389-9474 |
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Mite |
Paul Murray |
389-7956 |
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Squirt Girls |
Mike Snelgrove |
542-2127 |
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Squirt Boys |
Mike Snelgrove |
542-2127 |
impauto@kos.net |
Novice Girls |
Ed Howard |
541-0883/483-4797 |
vpsoftball2002@yahoo.ca |
Peewee Boys |
Phil Tomsett |
389-6371 |
cooke56@hotmail.com |
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Bantam Girls |
Ed Howard |
541-0883/483-4797 |
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Bantam Boys |
Phil Tomsett |
389-6371 |
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Jr. Ladies |
Paul Murray |
389-7956 |
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Midget/Jr. Men |
Ed Howard |
541-0883/483-4797 |
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Select |
Paul Taylor |
384-2703 |
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GREATER KINGSTON SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INC.
2008 EXECUTIVE |
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President |
Mike Snelgrove |
542-2127 |
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1st V.P. |
Ed Howard |
541-0883/483-4797 |
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2nd V.P. |
Paul Murray |
389-7956 |
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3rd V.P. |
Paul Webster |
542-7407 |
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Treasurer |
Dennis Linton |
389-7861 |
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Secretary |
Brenda Harmsen |
389-7280 |
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2008 COMMITTEE MEMBERS |
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Sponsorship |
Diane Linton |
389-7861 |
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Equipment |
Ed Howard |
541-0883/483-4797 |
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Chief Convevnor |
Ed Howard |
541-0883/483-4797 |
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Diamond Scheduler |
Phil Tomsett |
389-6371 |
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Catch All |
Diane Linton |
389-7861 |
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Umpire In Chief |
Jim Peters |
546-3637 |
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COACHES MEETING: Saturday, April 26 –9am.-12pm. Sunnyside Room. Cataraqui Arena
EQUIPMENT PICK-UP: Saturday, April 26 -U-Lock Storage-Development Dr. Locker # G23-24
JEWELRY RULE:
All participants are reminded that players are not allowed to wear jewelry at anytime during the playing of softball. The only exception to this rule is a medical alert bracelet or necklace. Players contemplating having any piercing done are urged to delay it until after the ball season. The jewelry rule is a safety issue and no exceptions will be made.
SPONSORSHIP - FROM 2007 SEASON:
Our gratitude goes out to the following sponsors from the 2007 season. We can’t even begin a season without your help. Thank you for being there for our kids. We would like to encourage all parents to please support our sponsors whenever possible, as they support us when we need them. Anyone wishing to sponsor his or her child’s team can contact Diane Linton at 389-7861. Sponsorship fees remain unchanged at $350. (1 color logo), $375. (2 color logo), $400. (3 color logo). A standing ovation in thanks to all the sponsors for your past patronage, as we are nothing without you!!!
A & W, Princess & Centennial Alliance Wireless Communication Camera Kingston
Canadian Tire Corp-Cataraqui DaCosta Painting/Décorating Glenburnie Grocery
Import Auto Supply Ivimey & Hogeboom Chart’d Accts J.G. LaRochelle Drywall Corp.
Kingston City Police Assoc. Lennox Fencing Parade of Paints
RBC Investments Royal LePage-Wilson & Dermenjian Specialty Trophies
Shoppers Drug Mart - Bayridge Shoppers Drug Mart - Gardiners Steals N’ Deals
Tim Horton’s (Agnew Food Services Ltd)
GREATER KINGSTON SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION INC.
Representative League
Registration Fees - Jr. Mite and Mite $125 All other ages $150
The Representative League has been serving the youth of the community for over twenty years. In that time we have maintained competitive teams for boys and girls ranging from seven to twenty-one years of age. We are proud of our qualified coaches and volunteers who give many hours of time to make our organization the prestigious one it is today. During our longevity, we have brought home many bronze, silver and gold provincial and eastern Canadian medals and much recognition to Kingston in the sport of fastball. Our athletes have achieved individual awards as well at both the provincial and Eastern Canadian level with awards of top pitcher, top batter and most valuable player. Some have even received scholarships to post secondary schools. We would like to invite the youth of the city of Kingston to come out to our tryouts and find out what caliber of ball we offer. Come and visit us at the cultural services Leisure Showcase on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29.
The season runs from May till August and the travel area is from Kingston to Trenton with most home games played at the Cloverdale diamonds at the Cataraqui arena. Enjoy seeing some of the province and making new and lasting friendships through your travels. Maybe even bring home a Provincial or National medal.
Please contact the coach of your division for tryouts, for other information call Les Ernst at 384-0228.
Come out and enjoy the sunshine and the thrill of competition
Junior Mite Boys (age 7-8) 00-99 volunteer needed
Mite Girls (age 9-10) 98-97 volunteer needed
Mite Boys (age 9-10) 98-97 volunteer needed
Squirt Girls (age 11-12) 96-95 volunteer needed
Squirt Boys (age 11-12) 96-95 Bob Hatcher 547-6936
Novice Girls (age 13-14) 94-93 volunteer needed
Pee Wee Boys (age 13-14) 94-93 volunteer needed
Bantam Girls (age 15-16) 92-91 Jerry Roberts 389-6194
Bantam Boys (age 15-16) 92-91 volunteer needed
Midget Girls (age 17-19) 90-88 Rob Ball 389-3477
Midget Boys (age 17-19) 90-88 volunteer needed
SELECT PROGRAM
Select players participate in competitive tournament play in addition to playing on their House League teams. The program is designed to provide house league players with an opportunity for more challenging play without the time commitment needed to play on a full time representative team.
The Greater Kingston Softball Association intends to develop select teams at each division where interest is shown. Select teams will have additional practice time and participate in out-of-town tournaments as well as provincial championships. In 2006, GKSA teams captured Champions Gold for Mite Boys in Orleans and Consolation Gold for Bantam Girls in Brampton.
If you are interested in participating in the select program, or if you are interested in coaching this exciting development opportunity please make a note on your registration form or call the Select Convenor, Paul Taylor at 384-2703 (ptaylor18@cogeco.ca)