Welcome to The Wanted Family! We are very excited to have you as a part of The Wanted Family. We strive to make a better experience for the families of Mid Missouri and more importantly doing through youth sports. Our Board of directors, Coaches, and Management team make a point each year each to have continual improvement in the lives of children youth through sports. This organization was designed to teach children of all ages the fundamentals of baseball & softball while educating our youth of the importance in taking care of each other in our community regardless of where you come from or the monetary values you may or may not possess. To build camaraderie among young children, help create a greater foundation for our children s future in our local community and to instill honorable personal character into each child by teaching life lessons. Partnering with The Wanted organization will get you the ultimate coaching experience for your child. With over a decade of coaching experience the coaching staff apply their personal life lessons and 1-1 training sessions. What we call the "5 Station Rotation" Each player learns not only physical fundamentals but more importantly the mental preparation for each game. Training includes: Fundamental training Position-specific strategy Focus on teamwork and interpersonal skills Knowledge of the game Fielding & Hitting drills Personal mentoring based on athlete's stated goals Through our coaching staffs guidance, more than five-dozen of our athletes have increase their level of play and knowledge just by simply using our one on one philosophies. We hope you enjoy your experience with The Wanted! Sincerely, Jay R. Carroll President/Founder
Team Schedule How many games do we play? Team Schedule usually consist of league play as well as tournaments throughout the season or even the year. The Wanted does NOT require any one team to a certain playing schedule. As long as the team is sticking to the core values of the organization we leave it up to the individual teams to decide the amount of games their children will play. There is not a perfect schedule for every age group. The perfect schedule is one that is best suited for your team. Coaches are allowed to choose any league they wish to play in. Again, the league should be determined by what best suits the team. Tournament schedule follows the same philosophy as league schedule. The amount of tournaments played in a given year and where will depend on age of the team and the willingness of the parents. There is not a restriction of the number of tournaments one team is allowed to play. However, we as an organization encourage all teams to play at least 3 or 4 tournaments in addition to league play. All teams are welcome to play more if they want and each team is allowed to play geographically as far as they want, as long as their team budget will allow.
Coaches Need To Coach! What are 9 things you can do as a parent to help your coaches? Manage Baseball Schedule/Tournaments (team snap) Manage Uniform and Fan Wear Manage Fundraisers when your team participates Manage Tournament Paperwork (Signup, birth certs) Manage Team Purchases (Equipment, ect) Manage End of the Year Team Awards Party Manage Team Sponsorship Packages Manage Team Stats. I-Score Application Manage Team Photo Day
COMPETITIVE BASEBALL REGISTRATION FORM Players Name Age Address City Zip DOB School Grade Throws - RH LH Bats - RH LH Both Positions Played Years of Experience At Position Pitcher Catcher 1 st 2 nd SS 3 rd OF Position Preference #1 #2 #3 Other Extracurricular Activities Days of the Week Available For Practice MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Health Restrictions PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Parent Name #1 Home # Cell # Work # Email Address Parent Name #2 Home # Cell # Work # Email Address I, the undersigned, as the legal parent or guardian, hereby give my permission for the child indicated in this form to participate in the tryouts, practices, and games conducted and sponsored by The Wanted. I further release The Wanted to utilize any photography or video captured through the duration of any event. It is understood that participation in tryouts, practices, and games could result in injury to the participants and spectators. By signing below, I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and hold harmless all agents, employees, assignees, and organizations associated with and part of The Wanted and its affiliates. Signature Relationship Date
Player/Parent Code of Conduct The Wanted feels very strongly about the behavior of its athletes and their families. We always want to represent ourselves to the best of our ability, and be a model for what baseball games should look like, and how baseball/softball families should act. For this reason, there is a code of conduct that we ask all athletes and families to read and sign. By signing this document, you acknowledge that it has been read, understood and that all rules will be abided by throughout the entire baseball season. Should a person not feel comfortable signing this document, please contact Jay Carroll so that an alternative can be reached. Athletes 1. Coaches, teammates, officials, parents and opponents will be treated with respect at all times. 2. Players will act in a manner that builds camaraderie amongst their teammates, encourage each other, maintain a positive attitude and never give up attitude and be a good representative of the Program. 3. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated. Such acts include, but are not limited to: Excessive horseplay, stealing, any act intended to injure another person, etc. Swearing, bat throwing, helmet throwing, arguing with an umpire, demeaning your teammate or opponent 4. When at the ballpark, the uniform will be worn correctly. Jerseys will be tucked in. Hats will be worn facing forward on your head. This rule is in place from the time you arrive at the ballpark to the time you leave the ballpark. 5. An athlete is expected to attend all team functions unless told otherwise. This includes, but is not limited to, lessons, team workouts, practices, games, volunteer activities, and fundraising activities. Please contact the head coach beforehand should a player have to miss a team function. 6. An athlete is expected to stay in the dugout during a game and is not allowed to leave unless it is an emergency situation or they have been given permission by a coach. Families 1. All family members, friends and spectators must stay away from the dugout during the games. 2. All athletes will be at the park for practices and games at the designated time. 3. Parents are expected to set an appropriate examples for the program, before, during and after each team function. 4. Parents are expected to come to the head coach with any concerns about playing time or anything related to the coaching or running of the team. 5. Parents are encouraged to talk with the coaches on what to work on with their player. Actions Violations of this code of conduct may result in, but are not limited to the following: 1. Meeting with the head coach. 2. Suspension from participation in practices and/or games. 3. Expulsion from the team and organization without a refund. By signing below, I agree to abide by the above Code of Conduct and I understand the possible consequences if violated. Athlete Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
The Wanted Sponsorship Opportunities Team Title Sponsorship: $2,100: Main Sponsor of The Wanted youth team of your choice Logo will appear on the sleeve of each ball player s uniform. (first choice of right or left sleeve) Name recognition with logo listed on the back of all catcher helmets Logo will appear as the largest & main title sponsor logo on team banner for each game Name recognition & Logo on all Wanted teams banners in both Baseball & Softball traveling all over Missouri, including Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis, Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks, & others. Name recognition weekly on Facebook & Social media with exposer on baseball games and practices Logo will appear the largest on all team marketing material & fundraising Main Sponsor & name recognition of youth team page on The Young Wanted website with hyperlink to your company page. www.theyoungwanted.com Main non competing Sponsor of The Wanted sponsor page. Main Sponsor & name recognition on The Wanted website www.jeffcitywanted.com with hyperlink Team appearance at your business of operation Uniform Sponsor $1,100: Logo will appear on the sleeve of each ball player s uniform. (opposite side of title sponsorship) Logo will appear on team banner for each game & during fundraisers Logo on for all marketing material & fundraising Monthly Facebook & social media exposer Name recognition & Logo on all Wanted teams banners in Baseball & Softball traveling all over Missouri, including Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis, Jefferson City, Lake of the Ozarks, & others. Name recognition on the young wanted website Batting Helmet Sponsor $600: Logo will be placed on the lower back of the batting helmet Logo will appear on the team banner Name recognition on the young wanted website Bat Bag Sponsor $600: Logo will be place on all players bat bags Logo will appear on the team banner Name recognition on the young wanted website Banner Sponsor $300: (max 10 per team) Logo will appear on the individual team banner for all games Name recognition on the young wanted website Practice Facility Sponsor or Product fundraising Sponsor (donated facility time for practices or products to the team will help players with fundraising) Logo will appear on the team banner for all games Name recognition on the young wanted website Selected Sponsorship Package Company Name Name Signature Date The Young Wanted is a 501c3 non profit registered organization Thank you for all your support
October 1 st 2016 Dear Sponsor, This organization was designed to teach children of all ages the fundamentals of baseball while educating our youth of the importance in taking care of each other in our community regardless of where you come from or the monetary values you may or may not possess. To build camaraderie among young children, help create a greater foundation for our children s future in our local community, and to instill honorable personal character into each child by teaching life lessons. The Jefferson City Junior Jays Baseball (now known as The Wanted) was established in February of 2014. Since creation, countless hours from volunteers and sponsors in our area have put their efforts into this organization for the children in our community. The volunteers and sponsors know our concept is based on a few concerning factors; exceptional young athletes being cut from competitive teams because their own best friends out performed them in tryouts. This is done without any consideration into if that athlete had been playing with the same team for years and developing friendships; regardless he is cut spends the next summer playing baseball with a different team full of all new teammates and coaches. The thought of major league and minor league type of format waiting on cut day is concerning for youth baseball. There is no reason to cut an athlete when you can dedicate yourself as a coach to teach him to become better and allow him to participate with his friends. The next concerning factor was exceptional athletes who never get a chance to play in competitive sports because their family simply could not afford for them to play with their friends. Every child who has a passion in baseball should not fall through the cracks because of monetary restrictions. We believe, every young exceptional athlete should have an opportunity to play competitive sports and no one should be left out. In our opinion, using these factors to run youth teams can ruin friendships among our young children. The Young Wanted is an organization focusing on an approach that some parents and grandparents grew up on. Simply playing ball with your friends, not letting baseball determine a friendships status. Our main goal is a simple one, building a solid foundation for our children s future. This world is about taking care of each other, teaching life lessons, and growing our community. In 2015 the Government approved our organization to file as a 501c3 nonprofit. This new development allowed the interest level to grow quickly among community leaders and local business in our area. Next came a potential to add in the Jefferson City Renegades allowing both to become one organization to help fund up to 15 youth teams in the Mid Missouri area. We found that there is a large amount of Professional ball players in the Frontier league that get a second chance at the MLB. We then recognized this would be a wonderful example for our young children to look up to. No matter what hurdle you approach; you too can achieve great things. You just have to be willing to work hard to overcome any obstacle. We love how this would teach our youth great life lessons. And acknowledge the potential growth our community would gain from this type of project. The organization looks for continued growth as each year goes by, and this organization is not restricted to just Jefferson City. We market to all of Mid Missouri. We want youth teams in all counties and if the day were to come, to be so blessed to have a professional team right here in our area we want all of Mid Missouri to be a part of this mission.
With this all in mind, in order to bring the community together as one and help the community realize this is Jefferson City s baseball team, we had to make a team name change that both the youth and professional team would share as one. Our volunteer Board members elected to make the change and we hope it resonates with you and with what our mission is about. For many people, baseball is a nostalgic sport. You may have a fond memory of playing little league ball, attending a Cardinals or Royals game, or listening or watching a game on TV with your family and friends. The game of baseball brings inspiration and comradery to our youth, teaching them life lessons that will stick with them through adulthood. For the founders and the board members of The Wanted, operating youth baseball organizations has been our passion. With your generous help, these assets will help grow and fund more children in playing Americas past time while learning our core values. The Young Wanted, is an organization who helps fund and scholarship young athletes into competitive sports that normally would not get an opportunity to play because of financial constraints or have been cut from other competitive teams. We believe in growing these children for a brighter future and we monitor their progress on and off the field. It s a requirement to be a part of this organization. Good character, good attitudes, and sticking to our core values. The Wanted board members will help decide on team transactions concerning players, coaches, and as well as off the field support of the community. As a non-profit organization, we the board feel this will help us serve our goals of bettering the community and the opportunities of the youth programs. Again all of the above wouldn t be possible without all our local/national donors and sponsors, and for organizations like yours. Be sure to check our sponsors page to view them all. Please check us out on Facebook at The Young Wanted, The Jefferson City Wanted, or visit www.theyoungwanted.com to learn more about our organization. Thank you for considering us and taking an interest to learn what The Wanted organization is all about. Sincerely, Jay R. Carroll President/Founder The Wanted 2718 Deardane Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109 573 230-0508 theyoungwanted@gmail.com
MEDIA RELEASE FORM PLAYER INTERVIEWS AND IMAGES As part of The Wanted organization your child as a baseball player will possibly be published in a number of media outlets. In part, of your child s security, The Wanted respects your parental wishes. Please elect the appropriate options for your child and sign below. I give my permission for my child to interact with the media in the following circumstances: Local News Media (Print) (This includes achievement lists and sports information and photos) The Wanted and The Young Wanted Websites, blogs, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, ect. (first names only and no last names will be used unless otherwise notified with special permission) Television or Radio Interviews Players will not be interviewed for sensitive subject matter without receiving parental/guardian permission. Yes No Players Name: Parent/Guardian Name (Print): Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: