DYBSA Cooperstown Team Parent Information Sessions October 9

DYBSA Cooperstown Team Parent Information Sessions October 9 th and 13 th, 2016

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: August 12 -18, 2017 �Players must be eligible to play at the 12 U level during the 2017 baseball season and may not turn age 13 before May 1, 2017 �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

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 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 Date Completed in 2015 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 Blankets/Scarves/Hats/Mittens ~$1, 000 Custom Batting Gloves ~$1, 000 Tanks/Smoothies ~$1, 500 Paw Stencil $460 Fundraising Results $3, 960 Total Funds Available* $5, 460 �Available funds will cover $3, 000 installment due November 1 �Minor initiatives drove decent fundraising results to date! �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

Fundraising Ideas �Tiger Blankets/Scarves/Hats �Baseball Tanks �Customized DT Batting Gloves �Smoothie/Coffee/Concessions Stand at Sporting Events �Paw Stencil �My. Event 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 Sunday, October 23, 6: 00 -7: 30 pm, TAC gym or Field 9 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 Thursday, October 27 �Family financial commitment is due by Tuesday, November 1 to secure your son’s roster spot on the team �Identification of coaches * Players must be 12 years old as ofwill Mayoccur 1, 2017 after the team has been

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