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Junior Rego for 2010-2011

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Junior Registration

Junior registration is now open!

For complete Information

CLICK HERE

Season starts 9 October for Little League, Rookie Ball, and T-Ball

First games for U14 and U17 are 16 and 18 September

Don't wait, register now!

FUN - GIRLS - FUN - BOYS - FUN - AGE 5-18 - FUN - COMPETITION - FUN - LEARNING - FUN - TEAMS - FUN - FRIENDS - FUN - FAMILY MOMENTS - FUN

Neil Jackson Pitching for the Championship Photograph:Chuck Conrad

2010-2011 Senior Registrations

2010-2011 Senior Registrations

Alice Springs Baseball Assoication is seeking team nominations for the 2010-2011 Season

Season is set to begin on Friday, 17 September 2010

Contact the following to discuss team nominations / player registration:

Derek Williams, Senior Coordinator, Senior Coordinator

snrcoordinator@alicespringsbaseball.org.au

0408854309

Steven Bell, Vice President

vicepresident@alicespringsbaseball.org.au

0429850515

DK Kerrin, President

president@alicespringsbaseball.org.au

0409267202

Diamond #4 Reconstruction

You may have seen the news that ASBA received a $50K grant from NT Sports and Recreation for the purpose of replacing and upgrading Jim McConville Diamond #4 enclosure.

The following is a description and scope of the project:

PROBLEM:

Existing backstop and dugout enclosure is deteriorating, lacks permanent shading, and is encroahed on by trees in the infield and the corner of right field. ASBA currently doesn't have a field fully enclosed with an outfield fence to support Little League games. Alice Springs does not have a field with an outfield fence to suit womens softball.

SOLUTION:

-  ** Current backstop and dugout fencing will be removed. The new backstop dugout enclosure will offer the following features:

    -- Deteriorating fencing / poles will be replaced.

    -- Backstop will be reoriented to avoid / reduce the encroachment by trees in the corner of right field.

    -- Dugouts will have concrete slabs for floors.

    -- Entrance to dugouts will be opposite home plate to enhance safety.

    -- Permanent shade structures will cover the dugouts / fan seating areas.

- An outfield fence (1 meter high) will be installed to suit Little League Baseball and Womens' softball.

** Will will likely have to mount a self-help effort to remove current enclosure in order to contain costs.

ASBA End of 2009-2010 Season Events

The following are the events scheduled for ASBA end of 2009-2010 season (please forgive our late change of plans, but a free concert next door at Traegar Park is scheduled for 4pm):

First and foremost, our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 27 March 2010, 5:30 pm start at LK Fields. We couldn't do it without the volunteers!

All board positions are up for election, please express interest or queries to executive@alicespringsbaseball.org.au.

The Alice Springs Baseball Association's Annual General Meeting is rapidly approaching. The AGM begins with an exciting wrap-up of the year’s events, followed by the election process for the 2010 - 2011 ASBA executive and committee members. The AGM will be held on Saturday, 27th March 2010 and the nominations for all positions are officially open. Those interested need to submit a short written nomination to be read during the AGM. Elections will be decided by legitimate proxy votes and voting by any ASBA member present at the AGM.

Finding out more

If you are interested in being involved in the ASBA committee or executive for 2010 - 2011 season, then take some time to read through the roles and responsibilities for the positions at /RolesAndResponsibilities. These will hopefully give you some insight into the positions and what they entail. You may even like to contact the current position holder directly to ask them about any questions you may have. The list of current ASBA Board Members is located at /BoardMembers.

Nominating

Once you have decided upon a position, or multiple positions, for which you wish to nominate yourself, please send your name and include a brief summary of why you are suitable for the position to the ASBA Executives at executive@alicespringsbaseball.org.au. You may also deliver hand-written nominations to any of the ASBA Executives. Nominations for executive positions should be no more than 150 words in length. (If you cannot be at the meeting, you must notify the Executives in writing prior to the meeting of all positions that will accept if you are nominated for/would like to nominate yourself for.

Proxy votes

Nominations for all positions will be open right up to the night of the AGM. However, nominations submitted by Thrusday, 25th March 2010, will also be eligible for proxy votes - your written nomination will be posted on the ASBA website to help guide people submitting proxy votes. Proxy votes can be submitted by email to executive@alicespringsbaseball.org.au.

Nominations are open now, so please support the Alice Springs Baseball Assocation by getting involved!

23rd March 2010:

T-Ball:     23rd March 2010 - Last regular season T-Ball Game

 

25th March 2010:

U14 - Majors:   25 March 2010 - Game 3 of "Best of Three" Finals

26th March 2010:

         Seniors at 7pm: B Grade Final, Redbacks -vs- Tigers

27th March 2010 Events:

Rookie Ball at 8:00am: Continue regular play through Saturday at D3 and D4

U12 - Little League at 8:00am:   Grand Finals Redbacks-vs-Taipans D1, Consolation Game Scorpions-vs-Rats D2                 

*** The ASBA Canteen Coordinator, Jenny Bahnert, will be out under the big tree by the sidewalk in Diamond 3s outfield selling some drinks and snacks.  ***      

Junior Awards Presentations at 11:30am:  at Lyel Kempster (located at the end of Speed Street across from the pool)

All Junior Players will sit with their teams on the Lyel Kempster Infield for the duration of the ceremony. T-Ball and Rookie Ball coaches may want to recruit help in the way of a couple extra parents to help with the kids during the ceremony. Team coaches will be called up to hand out their team's trophies to the kids.

Award Ceremony will be followed by a sausage sizzle - each junior player will receive a free sausage! Sausages will be for sale to all others, please support ASBA by enjoying one!

Juniors should wear their ASBA supplied jersey to the jersey. Please bring a change of shirt for the juniors to put on immediately after the awards ceremony. Please return all jerseys to the coaches for a final washing. Then, return them to the Junior Coordinator along with all ASBA issued equipment. T-Ball players also need to return clean grey pants to the coach at the awards ceremony.

U17 - Colts at 2pm:   Game 3 of "Best of Three" Finals (Immediately following the Junior Presentations)

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 5:30pm:  at Lyel Kempster Fields

Seniors at 7pm:   A-Grade Grand Final, Panthers -vs- Demons

Sponsorship

Baseball Sponsorship Update

Although our 2009-2010 sponsorship drive is still not complete, we're happy to report great results so far.

Click here to see the whole list of sponsors.

Each and every sponsor deserves our thanks. Please make these businesses your first choice when you are shopping for products and services. As you patronize them, say thank you and tell them you are glad they support baseball.

Resources gained through sponsorship help us add value to our programs without passing those costs on to you.

This year we set out to replace some of the junior uniforms and were overwhelmed that som many generous businesses contributed. The result is new uniforms for all junior players.

Other sponsors are providing goods or services that lower our costs or facilitate valuable fund raising.

Please take advantage of the following special offers by our sponsors:

BIG O / MITRE 10

Big O / Mitre 10 VIP Card: If you already have one, don't forget to use it when you shop at Big O. If you would like a Big O / Mitre 10 Card, print this form and ask for your card at the front desk:

PRINT BIG O / MITRE 10 VIP CARD APPLICATION

You willl then get 10 percent off many of your purchases and Alice Springs Baseball Association gets 1 percent of the purchase...it all adds up to benefit you and baseball.

MOBIL LARAPINTA AND TEPPA HILLS

Fill your tank at Mobil Larapinta or Mobil Teppa Hill, and kindly ask the cashier to add your purchase to the 'Baseball Rebate.'

Tony Conner, the proprietor, will send ASBA a rebate of 2 cents for every litre purchased and give you an additional 2 cents off on every litre purchased

RED CENTRE PEST CONTROL VOUCHERS

ASBA still has a few vouchers left. These are worth $250. We are selling them for $199. Save money on your next treatment and help Alice Springs Baseball. Contact Chuck Conrad for purchase.

As you can imagine, that could add up over the 2009-2010 season. So, pass the word and tell your friends to ask for the Baseball Rebate at Mobil Larapinta and Mobil Teppa Hill.

Also, please thank Tony for supporting the Alice Springs Baseball Association.

HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL

Flying somewhere soon? Harvey World Travel are the travel professionals. There are also generous sponsors of Alice Springs Baseball. This year, they will pay us more when we travel through them. Every flight you book will earn a deposit into the HWT / ASBA Travel Bank. Just book your flights through them and tell them to credit the Alice Springs Baseball Travel Bank.

Umpire Training

Craig Marquardt ABF's Regional Umpire Coordinator

Good news!

The Australian Baseball Federation has appointed Craig Marquardt as their Regional Umpire Coordinator for Alice Springs.

Recall the umpire training arranged by ASBA with the cooperation of BNTI and Baseball South Australia. During that training, 3 ASBA umpires were certified to Level 2 and over 10 others to Level 1.

Craig was one of those who officially achieved his ABF Level 2 Umpire Certification.

With this ABF appointment, he is now authorized to training umpires to the Level O Certification. Congratulations Craig Marquardt!!

Canteen News

Please open the two files below for important information provided by our Canteen Coordinator, Jenny Bahnert.

Alice Springs Baseball Club

Canteen Bulletin #1  October 2009

Dear Parents, Players, Coaches, Volunteers and Supporters

Welcome to week 4 of the 2009/10 baseball season.  So far, we have had an extremely busy and eventful season and with that have come many changes and challenges for our canteen and volunteer staff. 

Our canteen aims to provide an interesting variety of food and beverages for our patrons as well as providing a profit, which in turn supports the club and its future.  As the newly appointed Canteen Manager, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our current and previous volunteer staff for their contributions and support.  Having said this I would also like to ask the coaches and parents of both junior and senior teams to once again, provide volunteers to assist with the running of our canteen for the remainder of the season.

For games played at the Lyle Kempster ground, we require a minimum of two persons for Canteen Duty for the duration of the game.  We also require the same or additional volunteers to assist with cleaning and closing the canteen at night.  For the canteen to be successful, the coaches of each team must ensure they have designated Canteen Volunteers for each of their games. This means that parents/players need to nominate a volunteer for Canteen Duty for at least two games per season so that existing volunteers are also able to enjoy the baseball and spend time with family and friends.   As with most other sporting venues, our volunteers are the lifeblood of our sport so I thank you in advance for your assistance and ongoing support.

To date, the Canteen has undergone a number of upgrades that will allow us to keep better track of our stock and takings, these include:

·         A new digital cash register with pre programmed prices and cash change advice.  Training has been provided to existing staff and so far, we have the thumbs up!  This will also assist with tracking Liquor purchases as required by the NT Liquor Licensing Commission;

·         A new upright freezer to protect stock and provide additional storage (no more squashed rolls or icecreams….yippeeee!)

·         An area in front of the Canteen has been cleared for tables and chairs so that patrons can socialise and support the club while enjoying their food and beverages in a comfortable, relaxed area.  This area has also been designated as a ‘Safe Area’ under the Liquor & Licensing requirements.  If by some chance the tables and chairs are not set up when you arrive, please ask the Canteen Staff.

Below are the current items available for purchase on game day however, with careful planning and forward preparation, we can cater for specialised occasions or requirements.   Please feel free to make suggestions for additional or alternative food or beverage items, as we would much prefer you to purchase them through our canteen and support the club as opposed to bringing in outsourced items.

Upcomming Event - Halloween night – special foods availabe at the canteen have some fun and dress up!

Jenny Bahnert

Canteen Manager  

Canteen Cleaning /Closing Proceedures

Ø All fridges are re-stocked (if stock is available)

Ø All utensiles, containers and cookwear are to be - washed dried and put away.

Ø All perishable food items are to be sealed and placed back in the refridgerator.

Ø All dry goods are to be sealed and placed back in the appropriate cupboards

Ø All benches are to be wiped clean

Ø Before leaving for the night, check that all fridges and cupboard are securely closed and plugs pulled out of power points. NOT THE FRIDGE

Ø Floors are to be swept and washed after the last game of the night, mop is left head up to dry and bucket is emptied.

Thankyou

Other Links
	Canteen Bulletin #1
	Canteen Cleaning Checklist

Lyel Kempster Field Alcohol Policy

Established Northern Territory Laws as well as the conditions of the Alice Springs Baseball Association's Special Liquor license make it a serious offence to possess or consume alcohol at Lyel Kempster Field unless purchased from the Alice Springs Baseball Association's canteen.

Failure on the part of officials, players, or fans to comply with this requirement imperils ASBA's liquor license and our very ability to operate our baseball league.

ASBA is taking the following steps to commit ourselves to complete compliance:

1. All officials, coaches, managers, players and fans will be thoroughly informed and reminded of this requirement. The sign on the gate stating "NO ALCOLHOL ALLOWED" remains in place.

2. ASBA officials and members will observe the conduct of teams and fans with regards to this requirement.

3. Upon discovery of a violation, the police will be called to report the violation and request removal of the violator.

4. ASBA will ban confirmed violators from baseball events for a minimum period of 12 months.

Discussions and motions pertaining to these actions can be reviewed in the minutes of the ASBA Committee meeting on 14 September 2009.