FCM YOUTH TEE BALL, BASEBALL, & SOFTBALL 2014 Welcome to Faith Community Youth Baseball Parents Packet LEAGUE PHILOSOPHY But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance, godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 2 Peter 5-7 This is a faith-based league-so we want our coaches to be modeling what Jesus Christ is like as well as teaching the skills and character traits necessary for success in life as well as on the field. Our primary focus is to have our kids grow in Christ-likeness. At the same time, we want the players to learn fundamental skills of the game, learn to be a team player, learn to do their best and leave the results with the Lord. We encourage everyone to win with humility and lose with graciousness. THREE MAIN GOALS Spiritual growth Teamwork and attitude Improvement in baseball skills Dave Esgar Faith Sports Ministries Nate Lawson Baseball/Softball Commissioner Gage Butterbrodt Tee ball Commissioner
COMMUNICATION FOR OUR PARENTS/PLAYERS Most of our communication is through LeagueApps and emails. If you don t have an email, we (Dave or Gage & your coach) will call you. Be sure we have your best e-mail and phone number on record. If anything changes, please let us know. If you have not received an email from us please see me at the table in the hallway after the meeting and check to see if we have your correct info. Bible Memory Verses Manager s Description Iron-on Patch Instructions Field Map LeagueApps Information Coaching Application Team Sponsorship Form ATTACHMENTS MISCELLANOUS ITEMS Team Assignments: Team assignments will be made final at different dates based on which league your child is in. Once team assignments have been made, your coach will contact you with a practice schedule. Team Schedules: Practice and game schedules will come out based on which league your child is in. o Tee Ball practices/games will begin in early May o Baseball/Softball practices will begin the first full week of April, games will likely begin the first week of May. Uniforms: Uniforms will be ordered on April 8 th. Please make sure you have indicated proper sizes (shirts and pants/shorts when applicable). Team pictures: Pictures for every team are Saturday, May 3 rd. A picture schedule will be given out in the upcoming weeks. Bible verses: Your child will receive a Bible verse each week, starting the week prior to your first game. We encourage you to help your child memorize their verse, and also how to apply it. Memorizing scripture is one way to help us become more like Christ. Managers: Every team needs a manager. Be sure to check with your coach when you get your team list to see if you can help in that area.
Concession Stand: A schedule for working in the concession stand will be distributed shortly after the game schedule. Please find the times you are slotted to work. If you cannot work during your time slot, please work with your team manager to find a substitute or replacement. Thank you! Patches: Baseball patches are awarded after the last game each week for: (1) Most Improved (2) Best Attitude (3) Best Effort Cross Patches are given out if the player has memorized the Bible verse they received the week before. Parking: For the safety of those involved in and attending the games/practices, we are asking that no one park in the grass or gravel out by the bus barn or along the side of CR 550 E or Heritage Dr. Please help us by parking in one of the main parking lots near the church/school or community center (gravel lot by the concession stand is allowed). Coaches: We still need coaches. If you would consider being a coach please see me after today s meeting or send me an email. Coaches needed in: o Tee Ball o 8U Softball o 10U Baseball SPONSORS A very big thank you to those who have already communicated their desire to sponsor a team this spring. We will be distributing information about all of our sponsors once the season officially begins. Be sure to look for ways to thank and support our sponsors! We are still looking for companies to sponsor teams. If you or your company would be interested, please fill out and return the attached form no later than April 3 rd. Please call or email me if I can help with anything. Again welcome to Faith community baseball leagues. We hope you and your child(ren) have a great time growing closer to Christ while learning the skills of baseball. Dave Esgar - (765) 714-6004; desgar@faithlafayette.org
Bible Verses for FCM Tee Ball 2014 Week 1 Hand out this verse on May 3 rd. Listen to this verse on May 10 th. Philippians 2:14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing Week 2 - Hand out this verse on May 10 th. Listen to this verse on May 17 th. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path Week 3 - Hand out this verse on May 17 th. Listen to this verse on May 31 st. Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father Week 4 - Hand out this verse on May 31 st. Listen to this verse on June 7 th. John 14:6 Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me Week 5 - Hand out this verse on June 7 th. Listen to this verse on June 14 th. Psalm 34:13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit Week 6 - Hand out this verse on June 14 th. Listen to this verse on June 21 st. James 1:19 This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger Week 7 - Hand out this verse on June 21 st. Listen to this verse on June 28 th. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us
Youth Baseball Bible Verses for 7 10 year olds with applications for the 2014 Season. Procedures for Bible verses and Memory Cards Start passing out the bible verse cards the end of April, and listen to their memory verses at the end of the following week. Weekly Procedures Are: Please read the memory verse you are passing out. Talk about how they can best apply it to their lives during the week. Pray at the end how we all can apply this verse. Listen to the memory verse the following week after the end of your last game (or practice) of that week. Pass out patches to those kids who said the verse. Week 1: Hand out the corresponding Bible verse card to your players sometime the end of April. Listen to this verse at the end of the May 4 th week. I Corinthians: 16:14. Let all that you do be done in Love Applications: Make sure all our actions show our love toward our friends, family and even enemies. Week 2: Hand out this verse the week of May 4 th. Listen to this verse at the end of the May 11 th week.. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me Applications: Even if things are hard-you can overcome difficulties because our God gives us strength beyond our own. Week 3: Hand out this verse the week of May 11 th. Listen to this verse at the end of the May 18 th week.. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart. you. Applications: Stay close to the Lord and your desires will be exactly what He wants for
Week 4: Hand out this verse the week of May 18 th. Listen to this verse at the end of the May 25 th week.. Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good Applications: Even if someone treats you badly-still show them kindness and love. Week 5: Hand out this verse the week of May 25 th. Listen to this verse at the end of the June 1 st week.. Proverbs 4:23 Watch over your heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life pure. Applications: If our thoughts are not clean and pure-our actions will not be clean and Week 6: Hand out this verse the week of June 1 st. Listen to this verse at the end of the June 8 th week.. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one Applications: We have a God that loves us and does not want Satan to have any control in our life. Week 7: Hand out this verse the week of June 8 th. Listen to this verse at the end of the June 15 th week.. Ephesians 6:1 Children obey your parents in the LORD, for this is right Applications: We need to listen and obey our parents even if we disagree with their decisions-since the Lord has given them to us. Week 8: Hand out this verse the week of June 15 th. Listen to this verse at the end of the June 22 nd week.. Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men. Applications: When asked to do something-give it your best-as if doing it for the Lord.
Tee Ball, Baseball, Softball Managers Description Managers are an intricate part of the overall success of the baseball program. In order to have a successful season for our players and parents, we need good coaches, managers, field prep folks and concession stand workers. You are all a part of the program and greatly appreciated. Below are the areas we ask managers to cover for their team. Assist the Head Coaches: Listen to players as they say their memory verse and help award patches at coaches request. Be ready to assist the coach in any area needed so that the coach can focus on teaching and instructing the team. May be asked to help with communication with parents as far as picture day, game changes, cancelations, practice changes, calling team members if absent, coordinating rides needed, etc.. Assist in the following areas unless the coach directs you otherwise. Uniforms: When uniforms come in help with verifying team order and help handout to players Team Pictures: Help with gathering the team together and ready for their team picture. Secure pictures when they come in and help hand out. Game Day Snacks: Organize a rotation for bringing in snacks on game days and communicate to the parents. Concession: Secure a copy of the concession stand workers schedule from league administrators, note when parents from your team are scheduled to work, and confirm they are able to make their shift. If the parent is unable to cover their shift, please help the parent find a sub or replacement from your team. Parents can switch or secure another adult to take their place serving whenever needed.
Handouts thru the season: Secure copies of misc. handouts from the coaches or league administrators to pass out to families and/or players. (Some handouts may be available at the concession stand area) Team Sponsor Plaque: (towards the end of the season) The manager is responsible to give out the Team Sponsor Plaque to their team sponsor. If it is someone on your team that is sponsoring plan a good time after a game to gather the team around and present the plaque making it a big deal. If they have to take the plaque to a work location, secure a plan or family to take the plaque to the sponsor s location with a player or two, in uniform, thanking them for sponsoring your team. Another suggestion would be to invite the sponsor to one of your games and make it special for the sponsor when you present the plaque to them. Sponsors are very special to our league and we can t thank them enough. Thank you for whatever you can do to show our appreciation. As you can see, managers have a lot of responsibilities. A good manager is truly a blessing to the team and to our league. Thank you for doing a great job in these areas. If we can help in any way, please let us know. Katie Lawson - Concession Stand Schedule Coordinator: 765 463-0163 nklawson@frontier.com Dave Esgar - Sports Ministry Director: 765 714-6004. desgar@faithlafayette.org
IRON-ON CROSS & BASEBALL PATCHES INSTRUCTIONS AND TIPS 1. Children should not iron on the patches; use the iron only with an adult present. 2. Very Important: Preheat the iron for 5 minutes on medium (silk/wool) setting. The iron must be hot enough to melt the glue. 3. Press the pre-heated iron firmly to the patch and hold for 10 seconds as a test. It usually takes 20-25 seconds to fully melt the glue, but irons vary, so be careful and don t burn or melt the fabric. If the glue isn t fully melted or if you handle the patch while it is still warm, the patch may start to come off the fabric. If this happens and you can see where the glue is not fully melted, turn the fabric inside out and heat the bottom of the patch through the fabric. Your heart will be closer to the glue from the inside. 4. You must let the patch set for a few minutes until it is cool before you handle it. 5. Once the patch is firm, you will be hard to remove it without damaging the fabric. 6. Patches can be ironed on most fabrics. They are most often ironed on jersey sleeves, backs or fronts or shorts. The only problem you might experience is if you have a textured fabric that the glue can t adhere to. In those cases or if you don t want them to be permanent, you can put a few stitches in each one or use fabric glue to hold it on. Patches probably won t stay on stretchy material such as socks or head bands unless you sew them on with a thread. IMPORTANT: Don t wash or dry the fabric that has patches glued onto it using extreme heat. Hot water or an extremely hot dryer can soften the glue and cause the patches to come off the fabric. Wash on a warm or cool setting, and dry on a medium or lower setting. A Great Tip: To prevent burning of the polyester or patches and to get better adhesion: First, position the patch in the desired location. Then turn the material inside out and iron through the material against the underside of the patch. This allows you to see areas where the glue was not fully contacting with the material, get better heating and overall a better application. The patches should stay on much better. Also washing in delicate or hand wash and lying flat or clothes line drying will help preserve the life of the patches. I have heard that a lot of parents stitch them on and it works great!
CR 550 East Bridge Please do not park along 550 or Heritage Dr. Thank you! Please do not park in area (gravel/grass) by Bus Barn Field map: Faith Tee ball 2014 Field 2 (F2) A B N C D Field 1 (F1) FCS Varsity Baseball field Field 3 (F3) FCS Playground Area Alt-F1 House Parking Lot Faith Christian School building
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2014 Faith Community Youth T-Ball, Baseball & Softball Sponsorships We have a great opportunity for parents to help us secure the sponsors needed for our Youth T-Ball, Baseball & Softball Leagues. You can request to sponsor a particular team since each team needs an individual sponsor. Sponsorship is tax deductible Our sponsor donations go towards equipment, field supplies, umpire costs, trophies for the players at the end of the season, and much more. Sponsoring a team is a great way for a business to advertise within our league and to the entire community. If your company or the company you work for can sponsor a team please let us know by April 5 th and let us know which team you would prefer to sponsor. Cost: $300 You do not need to pay now. We will send an invoice to each sponsor with a return envelope. As part of your sponsoring, you will receive a sponsor plaque with a photo of the team for you to display at your business. All we need now is: (By April 3 rd ) (1) Yes, (Company name) can do it (2) Name of child whose team you want to sponsor (3) Company logo please email in a friendly format. I will confirm with you your sponsorship and at that time secure the company s full address, the contact person, the best email to use, and the company s number. Thank you for your consideration in sponsoring the 2014 Youth Tee Ball, Baseball, and Softball Leagues Questions? Please call Dave Esgar (765) 449-4600; desgar@faithlafayette.org