Hopkins Sports Board Meeting

Monday, February 16, 2004

 

 

Attendance:  M. Peterson,  J. Clark, T. Undis, C. Eischens, F. Ricco, J. Rouse, J. Thibault, D. Meyer, R. Rivett; T. Parsons, S. Minkel, C. Batty, T. Moynihan

 

1)       M. Peterson started the meeting with opening remarks. 

 

2)       Minutes were approved as written. 

 

3)       R. Rivett gave treasurer’s report and it was approved.  Bulk mailing permit still in progress.  F. Ricco reported that taxes were in progress

 

4)       Discussed the Minnesota Metro Fastpitch League (MMFL). MMFL was formed to create an alliance with Suburban League and Tri-County Leagues.  Anticipate the MMFL will be made up of 500 teams and 6,000 kids.  This is an opportunity to qualify for more sanctioned playoff berths to national tournaments.  Visit www.fastsports.com for more information.  Next Suburban League meeting is March 14th.  Minnesota Sports Federation meeting will be held February 22nd at 1:00 in Richfield. 

 

5)       M. Peterson discussed Winter Gym.   Numbers in attendance have been good.  Need to continue to focus on switching the kids around for hitting and fielding. 

 

6)       Evaluation Committee will meet again on Saturday, February 21st, to get ready for Evaluation Day.    Catcher and pitcher evaluation will also be held the same day.  Current numbers for summer are as follows:  10U – 17 kids, 12U – 12 plus potential 7, 14U – 22 kids, 16U – 9 plus potential 1, 18U – 9 plus potential 3-5.  April 4 is team registration deadline.

 

ACTION:  Coaches to call kids to remind them of evaluation day. 

 

7)       T. Moynihan to inventory uniform shirts/shorts.  High School Coach is interested in using the black shorts or the high school team.  Current numbers of new uniforms needed for summer are as follows:  10U – 10; 12U – 5 plus 2 replacements; 14U – 8; 16U – 3; 18 – TBD.  Discussion was held regarding whether or not to provide kneepads as part of the standard uniform.  Motion for kids to provide their own kneepad failed.  Motion to provide kneepad was approved.  Any kid who currently has kneepad will keep and use.    J. Clark authorized to purchase 4 dozen kneepads for the summer season.  J. Clark to contact T. Luther regarding umpires for the upcoming season.

 

8)       Discussed coaching for the summer season as well as potential tournament entries.  R. Rivett to complete registration information for the Ringneck tournament in Sioux Falls.  Executive board heard presentations from J. Clark and M. Peterson regarding their desire to be head coach of the 14U Gold team.  Executive board approved M. Peterson as the 14U Gold coach with the caveat the Board would very much like J. Clark to continue coaching another age team. 

 

9)       J. Clark discussed equipment.  May need more low end bat sizes for 10/12U’s for the summer.  Will discuss at the next board meeting.  J. Clark still needs first aid kits back from the previous summer/fall seasons. 

 

10)    T. Undis presented the board with pricing of trading pins.  2” size are $1.40 each.  Will sell for $2.00.  Authorized to order 1,000 pins.  T. Undis also brought up the question of selling visors at the kickoff picnic. 

 

11)    Will order blue hats for coaches to wear for the summer season.  T. Undis to work pricing/ordering for this.  J. Thibault and T. Undis will research the costs of polo shirts for the coaching staff, preferably white with blue.

 

12)    Meeting adjourned at 11 p.m.  Next meeting will be March 17th.

 

Respectfully Submitted

Cheryl Eischens