New England Diamond Gems Softball Signal October 2012

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1 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: Greetings Players and Parents, We will be hosting an Sportsplex open house for all our player and families. The information for the open house is as follows: Jim Rines, Director of Operations New England New England Diamond Gems Board of Trustees Jim Rines-Director of Operations Dave Johnson-Treasurer Michael P. Wallace- Marketing, Legal, Secretary Ron Jackson-Sponsorship, Website Steve Kraytenberg-College Recruiting, Sales, Business Development Open House October 13th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the New Hampshire Sports Plex 69 Technology Drive Bedford NH. Building walk through, apparel orders, bat orders, helmet sizing, practice gear sizing, uniform sizing, individual lessons bookings. Hot dog, chips and a drink will be served. Parents and players will be able to meet and greet all coaches in the organization. Please have all player contracts, medical release and photo release forms to be signed and turned in October 13th. Our teams have been busy this fall practicing and competing in either scrimmages or tournaments. It has been great to watch all our players conduct themselves professionally as players and athletes. As most of our teams are winding down until the pitchers and catchers meet in November at the Bedford Sportsplex. It is important for our athletes take some time off from softball to recharge the mind and body. This down time is just as important as is the practices we do to prepare ourselves for next years competition. Enjoy your time off and rest!! We will see you in November! In this news letter, we have the new apparel flyer with numerous new items for purchase. All orders must be received by Director of Operations Jim Rines no later than November 1, 2012 to ensure delivery for Christmas. Wear your Gems apparel with pride!

2 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: We have also placed a flyer for private and group lessons through the New England. It is important to take advantage of this extra opportunity to build the right skills in our player/athletes to succeed at the highest level. The New England are proud to announce that Cassie Shultz has verbally committed to University of Rhode Island. Cassie played for coach Jimmy Rines on the 18 U Orange Elite team last year and is currently playing for coach Dave Johnson s 18 U Orange team this summer. Congrats and we are proud of you Cassie!!

3 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: Bat Bag Delivery Issue Update: The New England are currently working with the State of Arizona Attorney General s Office to help our organization settle our bat bag dispute with No Errors. This has been an ongoing financial issue with the bat bag manufacturer. We are also working with the State of Arizona Better Business Bureau to bring this bat bag issue to a successful close. The New England will continue to update as we now progress through the legal system in Arizona. October Payment is Due This is a gentle reminder that our next tuition payment is due October 15, The checks can be made out to the New England. Please send payment to: Dave Johnson c/o New England 19 Adam Drive Hudson, NH College Recruitment Unofficial Visit An unofficial visit is any visit to a college campus that is NOT funded by the institution. A school is able to provide tickets to 3 sporting events under $100 You may not take an official or unofficial visit during a dead period (link to Contact Periods section). You are allowed an unlimited number of unofficial visits to schools at all divisions. You may stay overnight on campus during an unofficial visit When can I take an unofficial visit? Unofficial visits can be taken as early as freshman year.

4 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: What will happen during my unofficial visit? Every unofficial visit is different and a lot depends on whether or not the coach has seen you play before the visit takes place. Typically, a coach will talk to you and your parents about their institution and athletic program and they will give you a brief tour of the athletic facility Can a coach offer me a scholarship during an unofficial visit? If a coach has seen you play, they may give you an indication of their level of interest. In some cases, verbal scholarship offers are extended on unofficial visits. Are there specific questions I should ask a coach on an unofficial visit? If you know a coach has seen you play, you should ask them where you stand on their recruiting list. Ask where they will be recruiting so you can hopefully coordinate a time for them to watch you play. Otherwise, refer to the questions section and choose a few that apply to you and that school. How do I schedule an unofficial visit? Contact the coach and inform him/her that you would like to schedule an unofficial visit. Coaches will usually be very receptive. Sometimes a coach will ask you to set-up a visit. How do I schedule an unofficial visit? Contact the coach and inform him/her that you would like to schedule an unofficial visit. Coaches will usually be very receptive. Sometimes a coach will ask you to set-up a visit. How do I prepare for an unofficial visit? If you have video available, make sure the coach has viewed it prior to the visit. Ask the coach if they recommend that you schedule an admissions interview while on campus. Bring a few copies of your NCSA Recruiting Profile and a prepared list of questions. Don t forget to bring a pen and paper to take notes.

5 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: What should I wear? Look presentable. You do not need to be in a dress or suit, but you do want to make a good impression on the coach. Do not wear athletic clothing on a visit. Think clean cut. Jeans are okay, but do not wear your dirtiest, ripped pair. Khaki pants/shorts, nice jeans, a sweater, casual dress or skirt or a button down shirt are all good options. When should visits be scheduled? You should be trying to schedule visits right away. The best time to make visits during junior year is spring and summer. Remember that December and early January are often times when coaches are on winter vacation. Some coaches may be out of the office during the summer and coaches are often very busy during their season as well. What is a game day visit? Game day visits are typically unofficial and they provide student-athletes and their families with the opportunity to visit the campus and watch a game. Game day visits are most common in football recruiting, but can take place in other sports as well. Most football programs will offer game day visits to student-athletes on their recruiting list. Remember, the coaching staff will be busy preparing their team and as a result, recruits usually do not get much attention during a game day visit. Always follow-up with a thank you note to the coach who invited you on the visit and/or the coach you met with. What happens during a game day visit? Here is an actual game day visit itinerary from a Division I-A football program: Hawks vs. Wildcats Saturday, November 6, 2009

6 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: 9:30 a.m. Arrive at Game Day Center Registration 10:20 Game Day Presentation Recruiting Bob Smith, Recruiting Coordinator 10:30 Tour the Hall of Legends 11:15 Walk to Smith Arena and experience the pre-game excitement 11:45 Address by John Jackson, Head Football Coach 12:00 Walk through the famous Hawk Tunnel 12:15 Pre-game warm-ups on the floor of Hawk Stadium 1:00 Kick-off BEAT WILDCATS!!!! Post Game Prospects and their guests: Return to the tunnel entrance of Smith Arena. Visit with the Hawk coaches on the floor of Smith Arena; Home of Hawk Basketball. THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR A FUN WEEKEND. Any questions, don t hesitate to call Bob Smith, Recruiting Coordinator. Due to NCAA regulations regarding an unofficial visit, you must pay for your own parking and lunch

7 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: College Recruitment-Official College Visit If an institution pays for any part of a visit, it is considered an official visit. Typically the school will pay for travel, housing, meals and some entertainment costs. The school is allowed to pay for lodging, transportation, meals, and entertainment. That includes (1) round-trip transportation (rental car or airfare) for the student-athlete between home (or high school) and the campus, (2) you (and your parents) may receive 3 meals per day and (3) complimentary admissions to campus athletics events. Official visits cannot be made until the opening day of class senior year, no matter what division. The date will vary depending on your school. The NCAA allows 5 visits to D1 and D2 schools combined. You may only take ONE official visit per institution, no matter the division. Each official visit may be up to 48 hrs. The NCAA allows each school (DI, DII, and DIII) to offer official visits, but each school differs in policy and budget. Official visits are not allowed during dead periods. You are allowed an unlimited number of official visits to NAIA & D3 schools. Who takes official visits? Coaches usually offer official visits to their top recruits. You must be invited on an official visit by a coach; you cannot invite yourself on one. How many official visits can a coach offer? The number of official visits a college or team can offer depends on their budget each year. Division I schools usually can afford the most official visits, followed by Division II schools. NAIA and Division III colleges usually do not offer paid official visits, even though they are allowed to offer them.

8 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: How many official visits am I allowed to take? Per NCAA rules, you are allowed to take no more than five official visits to Division I and/or Division II schools and you can only take one visit, per school. There is no limit on the number of official visits you can take at the Division III and NAIA levels, but you can only take one visit per school. When can I take my first official visit? You may begin to take official visits starting the opening day of classes, in your senior year of high school. You must also be registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center before you will be able to start taking official visits. What does it mean if a coach offers me an official visit? If a coach offers you an official visit, you are most likely very high on their list of recruits. Official visits are typically reserved for top recruits. If a coach does not offer you an official visit (especially at the Division I or II levels), you are most likely not very high on their recruiting list and you should look into other options. How do I set up an official visit? Coaches will usually extend an official visit offer during a phone conversation with you, but you do not have to wait for them to make the first move. It is okay to be upfront with the coach and ask him/her if they plan to offer you an official visit. Tell them that you are in the process of scheduling your official visits and you would like to know so you can plan accordingly. This will also show the coach that you are being seriously recruited at other places. How do I know if a coach is offering an official visit vs. an unofficial visit? Usually the coach will specify what type of visit they are offering you. If they don t specify and they asked you to visit during your senior year, you should always ask them to clarify what type of visit it is. Are there any common questions a coach may ask during an official visit? Here are some common questions a coach may ask during your official visit:

9 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: What other schools are recruiting you? Be honest and if possible, list colleges that are comparable to, rivals with, or better than the institution you are visiting. This will make them want to fight for you more! What colleges will you visit? Be honest and name any schools you have visited officially or unofficially. If this is the first college you have visited state that you are in the process of scheduling the rest of your visits. When can you commit? If you are visiting your number one choice and feel comfortable committing, go for it! If you have other visits pending or feel you need more time, tell the coach you want to take your other official visits, just to make sure you make an educated decision. Ask the coach, How long does your offer stand for? and When do I have to make my decision by? You can also explain to the coach that you need to discuss the offer with your parents, which can buy you some more time. Will coaches be evaluating me during a visit? Yes! Just because you are offered a visit, does not necessarily mean you will receive a scholarship offer or even a spot on the team. The coaching staff already has identified you as a top prospect, but the visit gives them an opportunity to judge your personality, lifestyle and character. Usually, coaches will make an effort to match recruits up with team members who have similar personalities and lifestyles. Be yourself, but remember, coaches are looking for young men and women who will be a positive asset to their university and team and who get along well with others. At some point during or after your visit, the coaches will probably ask your host about you, so always be courteous, positive and respectful. Is there anything in particular that I should pay attention to while on my visit? Make it a priority to get a good feel for the college as a whole. You need to evaluate the campus, the students, your prospective teammates and the coaches. Ask yourself, Is this a place where I can see myself being comfortable and happy, for four years, even if I could not play my sport?

10 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Message From Coach Jim Rines and the Board of Trustees: Will I be offered a scholarship? Sometimes coaches make offers during a visit, but this is not always the case. If a coach does not bring it up, it is okay to ask if you are being considered for a scholarship or if there are any academic scholarships you should look into. Are student-athletes allowed to tryout or practice with the team? As an NCAA rule, Division I and Division III schools do not allow tryouts. On an official or unofficial visit, you may participate in workouts that are not organized or observed by the coaching staff. Typically, the workout will be lead by the team s captains and they must not be designed to test your athletic ability. Division II and NAIA schools are allowed to conduct one tryout, in the off-season of your sport, during your senior year. Are there any times when visits are not allowed? Yes. There are Dead Periods in which it is not permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations on or off campus. Dead periods generally fall right before the signing periods.

11 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values NEW ENGLAND DIAMOND GEMS ANNOUNCE FALL/WINTER WORKOUT AND INDOOR GAMES SCHEDULE (6 Weeks) DATE AGE GROUP EVENT TIME Saturday 11/10/12-12/15/12 16 U & 18 U Pitchers/catchers 9:00-10:20 a.m. Saturday 11/10/12-12/15/12 10U,12,14U Pitchers/catchers 10:20-11:40 A.M. Saturday 11/10/12-12/15/12 ALL Positional skills/drills 11:40-1:00 p.m. (10 Weeks) DATE AGE GROUP EVENT TIME Wednesday 1/9/13-3/13/13 18U Orange Hitting 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday 1/9/13-3/13/13 18U Gold & Elite Hitting 7:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday 1/9/13-3/13/13 18 U White Hitting 8:00-9:00 p.m. (10 Weeks) DATE AGE GROUP EVENT TIME Thursdays 1/10/13-3/14/13 12U O,W &14 U Silver Fielding/Pitching/Hit 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursdays 1/10/13-3/14/13 14 U, O,W,Blk Fielding/Pitching/Hit 7:00-8:00 p.m. Thursdays 1/10/13-3/14/13 16 U W & 16 U O Fielding/Pitching/Hit 8:00-9:00 p.m. (10 Weeks) DATE AGE GROUP EVENT TIME Saturdays 1/12/13-3/16/13 ALL Teams Organizational work out 12:00-2:00 p.m. Saturdays 1/12/13-3/16/13 12 U & 14 U teams Pitching/Hitting 2:00-3:00 p.m. Friday Indoor games (24 Weeks) AGE GROUP EVENT TIME 14U,16U(not limited) 6:00-7:00/7:00- Session 1. 11/2/12-12/21/12 Indoor games 8:00 Session 2. 12/28/12-2/15/13 High School /18 U Indoor games Session 3. 2/22/13-4/12/13 10U,12U,14U Indoor games 6:00-7:00/7:00-8:00 6:00-7:00/7:00-8:00

12 New England Softball Signal October 2012 Quality Organizational Values Athletes = Success on and off

13 New England Softball Apparel Item Number 1 Long Sleeve Tee-Shirt Instead of Property of it will have Gems Logo Item Number 2 Dry Fit Long Sleeve Tee-Shirt Instead of Property of it will have Gems Logo Item Number 3 Short Sleeve Tee- Shirt. Instead of Property of it will have Gems Logo Item Number 4 Dry Fit Short Sleeve Tee-Shirt. Instead of Property of it will have Gems Item Number 5 Shorts. (Adult/Child) Instead of Gems name it will have Gems Logo Item Number 6 PJ Pants. Instead of Gems name it will have Gems Logo

14 New England Softball Apparel Item Number 7 Tie Dye Tee-Shirt Orange/Yellow Item Number 8 Tie Dye Tee-Shirt Orange Item Number 9 Women s Short Sleeve Polo Item Number 10 Men s Short Sleeve Polo Item Number 11 Women s Tank Top Big Gems Logo on Front Item Number 12 Diamond Gems Holloway Homefield Jacket. Instead of Gems name it will have Gems Logo Item Number 13 Holloway All Star Jacket

15 New England Softball Apparel Item Number 14 Pullover. Orange will have number in white with black trim. Black will have the word Gems in team orange. Item Number 15 Holloway Reaction Jacket Item Number 16 Holloway Pivot Pants Item Number 17 Diamond Gems Majestic Pullover. Orange will have number in white with black trim. Black will have the word Gems in team orange. Item Number 18 Jacket Name/Number on

16 New England Softball Sweat Shirts Item Number 19 Pennant 715 Faceoff Hoody Item Number 20 Pennant 704 Blackout Hoody Item Number 21 Black Sweat Shirt Item Number 22 Pink Full Zip (Breast Cancer) Sweat Shirt ($5.00 Donated to Breast Cancer Research) Item Number 23 Orange Sweat Shirt Item Number 24 Pink (Breast Cancer) Sweat Shirt ($5.00 Donated to Breast Cancer Research)

17 New England Softball Apparel Sweat Shirts/Pants Item Number 25 Sweat Shirt with Orange and White Laces Item Number 26 White Sweat Shirt Item Number 27 Hang Out Pants Item Number 28 Diamond Gems Holloway Ladies Jacket. Instead of Gems name it will have Gems Logo

18 New England Softball Apparel Fleece Item Number 29 Orange or Black Fleece Item Number 30 Pink Fleece ($5.00 Donated to Breast Cancer Research) Item Number 31 Fleece Blanket

19 New England Softball Hats and Visors Item Number 32 Orange Baseball Hat Item Number 33 Black Baseball Hat Item Number 34 White/Black Baseball hat Item Number 35 Orange/Black Baseball Hat Item Number 36 Grey/Black Baseball Hat Item Number 37 White/Black Baseball Hat

20 New England Softball Hats and Visors Item Number 38 Orange/Black Visor Item Number 39 Black/White Visor Item Number 40 Black Visor Item Number 41 Black with Orange Trim Baseball Hat Item Number 42 Black with Orange Trim Baseball Hat

21 New England Softball Specialty Items Item Number 43 Orange/Black Gems Pull String Bag Item Number 44 Lanyards Item Number 45 Sideline Chairs Item Number 46 Water Bottle Item Number 47 Back Packs

22 New England Item Pricing List Item Name Item Number 1 Long Sleeve T-shirt 100% Pre-Shrunk Cotton (screened logo) Colors Available S, M, L, XL XXL XXXL XXXXL White $18.00 $21.95 $24.95 $27.95 Black Orange Item Number 2 Long Sleeve T-shirt Dri-Fit Wicking (screened logo) Item Number 3 Short Sleeve T-shirt 100% Pre-Shrunk Cotton (screened logo) Item Number 4 Short Sleeve T-shirt Dri-Fit Wicking (screened logo) White Black Orange White Black Orange White Black Orange $24.00 $27.95 $29.95 N/A $12.95 $15.95 $19.95 $21.95 $21.95 $24.95 $26.95 N/A Item Number 5 Adult Shorts (embroidered logo) Item Number 5 Child Shorts (embroidered logo) Black $34.00 $34.00 N/A N/A Black $32.00 $32.00 N/A N/A Item Number 6 Boxer Craft PJ Pants (embroidered logo) Black with Orange Plaid $28.00 N/A N/A N/A Item Number 7 Tie Dye Tee-Shirt Orange/ Yellow $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 Item Number 8 Tie Dye Tee-Shirt Orange $24.00 $24.00 $24.00 $24.00

23 New England Item Pricing List Item Name Item Number 9 Polo Shirt - Women's (embroidered logo) Colors Available S, M, L, XL XXL XXXL XXXXL Black $39.95 $43.95 N/A N/A Orange Item Number 10 Polo Shirt - Men's (embroidered logo) Black Orange $39.95 $43.95 $46.95 $46.95 Item Number 11 Women s Tank Top Black $21.00 $22.00 $22.00 $22.00 Item Number 12 Holloway Homefield Jacket (Embroidered logo) Player Name and number on Sleeve add $7.50 Black XXS-3 X $78.00 Youth S L $70.80 N/A N/A Item Number 13 Holloway All-Star (screened logo) Player Name and number on Sleeve add $7.50 Item Number 14 Rawlings Pullover Players Orange (number in middle) Parents Black (Gems in Middle) Item Number 15 Holloway Reaction Jacket (embroidered logo on front, Screen Logo on back and name/number on sleeve) Item Number 16 Holloway Pivot Pants (embroidered logo on bottom, Player name/number on upper thigh) Black $67.95 $67.95 $67.95 N/A Orange Players Black-Parents White with Black and Orange Black with Orange Stripe $58.00 $58.00 $60.00 N/A $82.00 N/A N/A N/A $59.95 $59.95 N/A N/A

24 New England Item Pricing List Item Name Item Number 17 Majestic Pullover Players Orange (number in middle) Parents Black (Gems in Middle) Item Number 18 Teams Works Jacket Item Number 19 Pennant 715 Faceoff Hoody Black w/ Orange and White Laces Sizes XXS-4XL Item Number 20 Pennant 704 Blackout Hoody Black Sizes XXS-4XL Colors Available S, M, L, XL XXL XXXL XXXXL Black $60.00 $60.00 N/A N/A White $48.00 $48.00 $48.00 $48.00 Black $39.95 $39.95 $41.95 $41.95 Black $39.95 $39.95 $41.95 $41.95 Item Number 21, 23, 26 Black, 704 Sweat Shirts with Full Logo on Orange, Front, Player Number on Back White $43.00 $43.00 $43.00 N/A Item Number 22 Sweat Shirts Full Zip ($5.00 Donated to Breast Cancer Research) Pink $42.00 $42.00 $42.00 N/A Item Number Sweat Shirt with Full Logo on Front Player Number on Back ($5.00 Donated to Breast Cancer Research) Pink $48.00 $48.00 $48.00 N/A Item Number 25 Black $39.95 $43.95 $46.95 N/A Sweat Shirt with Orange and White Laces Item Number 27 Hang out Pants Black $35.00 $35.00 $.00 N/A

25 New England Item Pricing List Item Name Item Number 28 Holloway Agility Ladies Jacket (Embroidered logo) Player Name and number on Sleeve add $7.50 Item Number Fleece Jacket Colors Available S, M, L, XL XXL XXXL XXXXL Black $72.00 $72.00 N/A N/A Black Orange Pink $45.00 $45.00 $45.00 N/A Item Number 31 Fleece Blanket Item Number 32, 33 Single Color Baseball Hat Item Number 34 White and Black Baseball Hat Item Number 35 Orange and Black Baseball Hat Item Number 36 Grey and Black Baseball Hat Black Orange Black, Orange, White $40.00 N/A N/A N/A $30.00 N/A N/A N/A $30.00 N/A N/A N/A $30.00 N/A N/A N/A $30.00 N/A N/A N/A Item Number 37 White and Black Baseball Hat Item Number 38 Orange and Black Visor $30.00 N/A N/A N/A $24.00 N/A N/A N/A Item Number 39 Black and White Visor $24.00 N/A N/A N/A Item Number 40 Black Visor $24.00 N/A N/A N/A

26 New England Item Pricing List Item Name Item Number 41 Black with Orange trim Baseball Hat Item Number 42 Black with Orange trim Baseball Hat Item Number 43 Draw String Pull Bag (Black and Orange) Colors Available S, M, L, XL XXL XXXL XXXXL $30.00 N/A N/A N/A $30.00 N/A N/A N/A $21.00 Item Number 44 Lanyards Item Number 45 Side Line Chairs Orange $3.50 N/A N/A N/A Black $40.00 Item Number 46 BPA Free Water Bottle Orange $10.00 Item Number 47 Back Packs (Add $7.50 for Name and Number) Black $40.00 * All Apparel Items will have the Diamond Gems Logo

27 New England Order Form Name: Street: City, St, Zip: Phone: Alt Phone: Item # Item Description Size Color Player Name * Shirt # * Qty Unit Cost Extended Cost TOTAL: * Only list the Player Name/Nickname & Shirt # if you want it printed on the item. The items can have the Player Name and Number for an additional $7.50 cost. Make Checks payable to NE