Allatoona High School
Fastpitch Softball
2013 Kickoff Meeting
www.allatoonafastpitch.com
ALLATOONA DIAMOND CLUB
February 7, 2013
Introductions
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Head Coach – Troy Pirkle
Co-President – Tony Federici
Co-President – Ann Federici
Vice President – Kent Wilcox
Treasurer – Kim Hester
Secretary – Kim Lewis
Agenda
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Diamond Club/Parent Role
Coach Pirkle’s Expectations and Key Dates
2013 Short and Near Term Needs
Fees and Fundraising
Budget Review
Committees
Buccaneer Moms
Committee Sign Up
Questions
Diamond Club Mission
• To provide financial support to Varsity and JV programs.
• To create an atmosphere that promotes academic and
athletic achievement and school pride.
• To enable coaching staff to dedicate 100% of time to
coaching and teaching.
• To ensure that members provide support without
attempting to become involved in coaching staff
decisions.
• To work closely with coaches and administrative staff to
encourage student, parent and community attendance at
AHS games.
Parent – Athlete Roles
• The Athletes’ Role
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Commit to academics while fulfilling their commitment to Buccaneer athletics.
Represent their team, family, and Allatoona in a positive manner at all times.
Practice good sportsmanship at all times.
Communicate with their coaches regarding any issues of team obligations or
rules.
Treat their teammates and coaches with respect.
• The Parents’ Role
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Guide their children as these students take on tasks of time management,
skill development, and responsibility.
Support the team, the coaching staff and the program at all times.
Encourage their children to communicate with the coaching staff.
Encourage their children to commit to a team and program.
GET INVOLVED!!
Key Dates
Date
Activity
1/30 – 2/28
Pine Straw Fundraiser
1/30 – 8/10
TBA Various Fundraising Activities
June TBA
June TBA
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Usually 3 Week
July TBA
August TBA
8/10
8/7 - Wednesday
Summer Youth Camp (4th-8th
Graders)
Team Camp
Information
Cost
Allatoona H.S.
E- Mailed
See Information
Various
TBD
Allatoona H.S.
Website
TBA
TBA
Junior Buccaneer Tryouts
Allatoona H.S.
Website
High School Tryouts
Allatoona H.S.
Website
Kickoff Social
Allatoona H.S
Website
Kickoff Social TBD
Player Fees Due
Various
TBA
Your time
First Day of School
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8/23 – 8/24
3 Annual Buc Bash Tournament
8/30 – 8/31
Woodland JV tournament
9/13 – 9/14
CHS (Carrolton) Trojan Slam
9/6 – 9/7
Locations
Kennesaw Mtn HS JV Tournament
Heritage Park,
Cartersville, GA
East Carroll Softball
Complex, Carrollton
TBA
Adams Park
TBA
Fees and Fundraising
PLAYER COMMITMENT FEE
$500
PLAYER FUNDRAISING GOAL
$500
$1000
COMMITMENT
Assuming 25 High School Players that’s a $25,000 budget.
Our Goal is to exceed that amount!!
2012 H.S. Financial Scorecard
• High School program had a 24% increase
in total funds collected but still had a 16%
shortfall ($3,711) on the year. Strong
improvement with even more opportunity
to get better!
• Jr Buc program again hit their targets with
a $20 Surplus above the planned Budget.
2013 Commitment Fee and Fundraising Target
Player/Parent Commitment Fee = $500 H.S - $325 Jr. Buc
• How does this fee benefit me and my child?
– Provides player with first class equipment, facility, uniforms,
schedule, etc.
– Provides parents with voting rights at all Booster Club
meetings on any issues that require a group vote.
Fundraising Requirement = $500++
• Pays for all other budget items to include field equipment, facility
build out, tournament travel, player “extras” etc.
Meet your Commitment Fee and Fundraising Goal and receive 2 passes to
all home games (Varsity or JV), and player receives incentive TBD
Sign and Plaque Sponsorships
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Website only sponsor
– Logo will remain on website for 1 year
$100
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SPONSOR BOARD PLAQUE 1’ x 2’
–Sponsor name/logo on board posted on the
dugout wall plus website ad
$250
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4x4 FENCE SIGN
–Sign will remain on fence for one
calendar year plus website ad
4x6 FENCE SIGN
–Sign will remain on fence and board for one
calendar year plus website ad
($200 renewal)
$350
($300 renewal)
$500
($400 renewal)
Buccaneer Mom’s Fastpitch Club
Purpose: To build relationships with fellow Buccaneer Mom’s, learn more about the
game of fastpitch, enhance relationships with local sponsors, coordinate all
hospitality, food and transportation related events and most importantly have fun.
Membership Fee: $50
Activities and Benefits
• Buccaneer Mom’s Team Camp – Mom’s to attend 1 day camp with Coach
Pirkle to learn and ask questions about the game. Food and drink to be
served with the day culminating with a scrimmage game, complete with
signs, stealing, etc.
• Exclusive Buccaneer Mom’s Fastpitch T-Shirt and other potential goodies
• No men allowed – Although we may show up at scrimmage if permitted
Committees
• Concessions - Coordinate scheduling for concession duties,
maintain and manage product inventory.
• Player Meals - Coordinate all activities associated with
pregame and travel meals.
• Banquets – Plan and coordinate H.S. and Junior Buc events.
• Tournament / Special Games – Assist with Buc Bash
Tournament, Relay For Life game, Junior Buc Nite, Senior
Night.
We need all parents (Jr. Buc and H.S) to participate in a
minimum of 1 committee!
QUESTIONS?