It's that time of year again! Tournaments are just around the corner.
Thank you, parents, grandparents, and fans, for supporting your team and your favorite player in tournament ball this summer. There are a few things I want to remind each team of in person, but here are a few notes about our goals and roles:
- You play for free! The GBA picks up the tab for your child to have this "second season."
- Whenever we travel for tournaments, we represent our baseball association and our community. Let's help our kids (and sometimes ourselves!) be respectful, courteous, and mature. Let's shrug off iffy calls and pick up our trash.
- When your team has a tournament at Hammer Field, that age group's coaches, players, and parents are responsible for field setup, breakdown, concessions, etc. Please schedule yourself in, or just lend a hand, wherever possible.
- Be prepared for weather! And be patient with your coaches when weather messes with the game schedule.
Remember that this is a game, and these are kids. They will make mistakes, but they will also improve greatly because of this extra time playing against good competition. It's a crazy time, but it's also a lot of fun!
Thank you, parents, grandparents, and fans, for supporting your team and your favorite player in tournament ball this summer. There are a few things I want to remind each team of in person, but here are a few notes about our goals and roles:
- You play for free! The GBA picks up the tab for your child to have this "second season."
- Whenever we travel for tournaments, we represent our baseball association and our community. Let's help our kids (and sometimes ourselves!) be respectful, courteous, and mature. Let's shrug off iffy calls and pick up our trash.
- When your team has a tournament at Hammer Field, that age group's coaches, players, and parents are responsible for field setup, breakdown, concessions, etc. Please schedule yourself in, or just lend a hand, wherever possible.
- Be prepared for weather! And be patient with your coaches when weather messes with the game schedule.
Remember that this is a game, and these are kids. They will make mistakes, but they will also improve greatly because of this extra time playing against good competition. It's a crazy time, but it's also a lot of fun!
