Edina Youth Softball Association
Important Information



General House League Information
Teams are created using the 2009-2010 school year.
GradeGame Nights
K & 1st GradeThursday (Tee-ball)
2nd & 3rd GradeMonday & Wednesday (Coach Pitch & Tee)
4th & 5th GradeTuesday & Thursday (Player Pitch & Tee)
6th - 8th GradeMonday (Doubleheaders)
Our goal is that all players receive equal and fair playing time in each game throughout the season.
Each player receives a team jersey (which may not be altered). Players provide their own gloves and wear either tennis shoes or non-metal cleats. Batting helmets, bats and balls are provided, though families are welcome to provide their own if desired.
·K - 1st grade will have a year-end Picnic Party at Rosalyn Park
·4th - 8th grade teams will participate in a year-end round-robin EYSA tournament at Van Valkenburg Park
·6th - 8th grade teams will participate Edina’s league and have a few games against Richfield
·9th - 12th Graders interested in playing are invited to participate through Edina and play against Richfield
EYSA 2010 Sponsors
• Habitations By Kate
• Neighborhood Ice Cream Shoppe
• Fishbowl Solutions Inc.
• General Sports
• Varsity Photos
Refund Policy
Requests for refunds must be in writing to email@edinasoftball.com <mailto:email@edinasoftball.com> no later than April 25. The cost of the jersey will be deducted from all refunds.
IMPORTANT DATES TO SCHEDULE
January 29Online Registration opens
www.edinasoftball.com
March 26Last day of Registration without $10 Late Fee assessment
April 9Registration closes
April 20Coaches Clinic at Valley View Middle School
April 24Coaches Meeting at Edina Community Center Gyms Game schedules & team bags will be distributed immediately after meeting
April 24Skills Clinic for K - 5th grades at Edina Community Center Gyms
April 26 Skills and Drills Begin for grades K - 5
May 3Scrimmages begin for grades 2-8
May 36th - 8th grade games begin
May 102 - 5 grade games begin
June 3K/1 Skills and games begin
June 30 - July 6No games scheduled
July 4Edina July 4th Parade (tentative)
July 19Year-end Picnic Party for K and 1st grade (tentative)
July 21End of Year Coaches Dinner
July 23-24EYSA Tournament for 2nd through 8th grade
Season Softball Schedule
ØKindergarten and First Grade will play Thursday Nights
ØSecond and Third Grade will play Monday and Wednesday Nights
ØFourth and Fifth will play Tuesday and Thursday Nights
ØSixth, Seventh & Eighth will play double-headers on Monday Nights
*** Only one day per week until School is out for Summer ***
Sponsorships
$100Bronze Level: name in all EYSA publications
$250Silver Level: Bronze + EYSA website banner ad
$500 Gold Level: Silver + name on jersey of a team
Please inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities
2010 EYSA SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
Player’s Name
Note: Entry above will be printed on back of jersey.
AddressZip
Current GradeSchool
Parent #1 Name
EmailPhone
Parent #2 Name
EmailPhone
Mutual Request
NOTE: Players are allowed ONE mutual request and both players must request each other.
(Youth) 4-6____ 8-10____ 12-14____
Shirt Size:
(Adult) S____M____L____XL____
I will help as a…
_____Coach: Name
_____Assistant Coach: Name
_____Board Member: Name
_____Volunteer, as needed: Name_____________________
_____Sponsor Name________________ Amount________
REGISTRATION FEES
_____$80K - 1st Grade League
_____$952nd - 12th Grade League
_____$10Late Fee (assessed after March 26th)
_____TOTAL
** Late registrations will be accepted through April 8th **
Register On-line: www.edinasoftball.com <http://www.edinasoftball.com>
or mail a Check payable to “EYSA” along with the signed Registration form to:
Edina Park and Recreation Department
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
Parents must sign this waiver
Waiver to City of Edina & Youth Softball Association
In consideration of your acceptance of me or my child as a participant in the Edina Recreation Program, I hereby waive all claims against the City of Edina, its employees and agents, and release the City of Edina, its employees and agents, from all claims for injuries suffered by me or my child incidental to, connected with, or arising out of the recreational activities for which I am or my child is enrolled, including injuries suffered as a result of negligence by the City of Edina or its employees or agents, but not including injuries suffered as a result of their willful or intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
I do hereby waiver, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the Edina Youth Softball Association (EYSA), its Board of Directors, members, organizers, sponsors, coaches, supervisors, participants and persons transporting my child to or from activities, from and against any claims out of injury or harm to my child incidental to , connected with or arising out of EYSA activities.
I give my approval to my child’s participation in all EYSA activities during the current season. I understand that the program described herein for which I have enrolled or for what I have given my child’s permission, may be hazardous and that injuries may occur in the normal course of participation or instruction and I assume all risk and hazards incidental to me or my child’s participation including transportation to and from activities.
I understand and acknowledge that the EYSA and the City of Edina has no medical or health insurance covering me or my child.
I agree to return upon request the equipment issued to me or my child in as good condition as when received, except for normal wear and tear.
Does the participant (athlete) have any disability, allergy, or special need of which we should be aware of: Yes______________No______________
If yes, please explain______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
The city of Edina & EYSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and accessibility for all residents. If you require a sign language interpreter, or assistance to register, please contact the Adaptive Rec. Supervisor @ 952-826-0433, (TYY 952-826-0379). To assure we meet your accessibility needs, contact us 3 weeks prior to program start is desired.
I will furnish a birth certificate of the participant upon request of League officials.
Parent Signature_________________________________________
Data Privacy: The Data Privacy Act requires that we inform you of your rights about the private data we are requiring on our forms. Private data is available to you, but not to the public. This information can be shared with the EYSA board members, coaches, and other persons deemed necessary. You can withhold this data, but we may not be able to complete your registration and/or you may not receive updated program information.