2012 Lasers Travel Softball Tryout Registration Packet. Tryout Dates/Times

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1 2012 Lasers Travel Softball Tryout Registration Packet The following documents are contained in the registration packet: o Player/Parent Information (4 pages) this informational document is to be retained by the player/parent o Tryout Waiver Form this form must be completed and submitted at tryout registration prior to the athlete participating in tryout activities. o Tryout Form (2 sets, 2 pages each) the top of each of these sheets must be completed (players name, age, etc). There are two sets of these forms. They will be used by the evaluators at the tryout. Tryout Dates/Times Registration for all tryouts will begin at 5:30 PM. Tryouts will run from 6:00 PM to approximately 8:30 PM. 10U Tryouts (birth years 2001, 2002, and 2003) Wednesday, August 17, U Tryouts (birth years 1999 and 2000) Tuesday, August 16, U Tryouts (birth years 1997 and 1998) Monday, August 15, 2011 Rain Date Thursday, August 18, 2011

2 Lasers Softball 2012 Season Player / Parent Information To: All Potential Lou Gehrig Travel Players and Parents With the 2012 Player Tryouts fast approaching, we would like you and your daughter(s) to carefully read this information BEFORE committing to the Lou Gehrig Lasers Travel Softball Program. While the Travel Softball Teams are vastly rewarding and fun for all, it requires a level of commitment from both the player(s) and parents. Travel softball requires your commitment! Parent involvement and participation is a critical requirement on every travel team. With your daughter s selection to a team you, as a parent, are also joining the team. When determining your vacation plans or other activities, you will need to consider the team s game and tournament schedule. Travel softball practice begins for most teams in November with some limited indoor practices at the Lasers Indoor Training facility on Roll Road. In addition, all teams are scheduled a minimum of twice monthly for practice times at the North Amherst Recreation Center throughout the winter months. Many Lasers teams also compete in the Sahlens winter indoor league. We encourage girls to play other sports; however missing practices, Metro / NFL games, and tournament weekend games can affect how much you will play, the position you may play, and your selection for a team the following year. Travel softball is a team commitment and continued absences affect the overall ability of the entire team! Between May and August, players can expect to play between 30 and 45 games at the travel level. Tryouts Tryouts occur annually at Lou Gehrig in August. Girls will be evaluated in the areas of hitting, fielding, throwing, and running. Evaluators will consist of Lou Gehrig Board Members who do not have a daughter at the respective level, and possibly outside evaluators with an expertise in softball fundamentals. During tryouts, parents are asked to stay in the bleachers and away from the players unless requested. This will minimize the distraction to the girls and allow the evaluators to do their jobs. Some parents may be asked to help out with the younger children within the dugouts. This will be for safety reasons, as we do not want the girls swinging bats and throwing balls without direct supervision. Selection Process The number of teams Lou Gehrig will field is directly related to the number of girls that tryout for our teams. Our goal is to assemble competent teams at each level of play with

3 the purpose of playing competitive fast pitch softball. We typically have a large number of girls that tryout every year, and unfortunately, some girls will not make a Lasers travel team for their particular level. If your daughter does not make the travel team, we encourage her to continue with the house program and continue to develop her skills. Lou Gehrig offers many off season clinics to help develop those skills. Lou Gehrig is one of the few travel leagues that allows open tryouts, as many have gone to invitation only. At some age groups, developmental teams will be selected but may be limited to the number of tournaments they play. The Softball Travel Team Selection Committee oversees the selection process for all teams. Teams will not necessarily be comprised of the top 11 or 12 players, but rather the top 11 or 12 players that the Manager and the Committee feel will comprise the best team. Some or all of the factors described below will be taken into consideration when selecting a player to a team. - Prior year s performance and commitment on a travel team, if applicable. - Attitude & hustle. - House League evaluations from the prior season, if applicable. - Interviews with the previous Team Manager and assistant coaches, if applicable. - Tryout scores following the skills evaluation at Tryouts Those involved in the selection process include the Selection Committee, Team Manager, Travel Team Director, and Softball President. The best advice we can give you is to work with your daughter every day to improve her skills. Roster Announcements We anticipate that the final selection process will be complete four (4) days after the completion of tryouts. It is the responsibility of the player s parent/guardian to ensure that the league has been given the proper /phone number during or prior to the Tryouts. The final rosters will be placed on our website at Once the rosters are announced the decision of the Selection Committee will be final. Any questions following the selection process can be addressed to travelsoftball@lgybs.com.

4 Travel Program Team Requirements Each Lou Gehrig Lasers team will typically play a minimum of four (4) tournaments. One will be hosted at the Lou Gehrig complex and one or two may be an away tournament (outside WNY). The Team Manager will make the tournament selection with input from the Travel Team Director. More tournaments are encouraged, but are at the discretion of the Team Manager. Each travel team will be registered to play in the Metro or NFL Leagues. Each league consists of approximately 16 games plus playoffs. The 10U Developmental team will not play in a league. The Lou Gehrig Lasers Travel Committee strongly urges ALL players to participate in the House Program. The House Program is a rewarding experience that allows the players to build their skills at other positions and continue to play with their friends. Players on the 12U Gold Team and older levels are not required to participate in the House Program. Players on all other Laser teams are required to participate in the House Program and attend at least 50% of the House games. There is a growing trend of players to play for multiple travel teams, this is discouraged by the Laser Program and must be reviewed with your coach prior to participation. Laser players that are playing for outside Non-Laser teams are not allowed to compete against any Lou Gehrig Laser team regardless of the Age Group. Player Development The Lasers Travel Softball Program has built a private indoor training facility for the exclusive use of the travel program. Each team will typically have 2-3 hours per week of dedicated time. The frequency and attendance requirement for these sessions is determined by the coaching staff for each team. Outside batting and/or pitching instruction is not included with this facility and is obtained and funded by the individual team. We are proud to offer instructional clinics in the offseason as part of our Travel Program. The clinics typically take place at an indoor facility between January and April. Team related clinics, such as the fielding and throwing clinics, are underwritten by your team fees. We also offer a 10-week pitching clinic which will be provided for a minimal charge to that player s family.

5 Season Player / Parent Information Sheet Individual costs: The fees will be identified upon selection to a team. Please note that an initial deposit is due within three days of your selection. Your team manager will communicate with you regarding the exact amount of the deposit. Each team will have funds to cover their league play (Metro or NFL), plus four tournament (including one Lou Gehrig) the majority of their tournament costs. Fundraising or additional contributions by the team will be necessary in order to cover all other costs associated with travel softball (i.e.: team apparel, team party, additional tournaments, outside instruction, etc.) All payments are non-refundable and families may participate in different fundraising or sponsorship activities to defray up to 100% of their fee. LGYBS will make special financial arrangements where warranted, please bring the requests to the attention of the Travel Team Director. Questions and inquiries may be directed to the Softball Travel Team Director at travelsoftball@lgybs.com. Thanks to all for participating!

6 Lou Gehrig Lasers Travel Softball Tryout Waiver Form I acknowledge my voluntary participation and that of the player candidate in the Lou Gehrig Lasers Travel Softball Tryout Session. I understand that while I am participating in this tryout, that there is a risk of injury. I understand that such an injury can range from minor to major injury. I hereby waive any and all claims, causes of action, right to entitlements, suits or damages against Lou Gehrig Lasers Travel Softball, including any and all of its agents or representatives, as a result of or in conjunction with my participation during this tryout. I understand that participation in tryouts is not a guarantee of a position with the team(s) for the upcoming season and no implied guarantee of a position has been made to me. I verify that the player candidate has no physical disabilities, impairments, or other medical conditions that will inhibit participation of softball sport activities. I hereby accept and assume the risk of injury and understand the possible consequences of such injury. I, the undersigned, have read this form carefully and understand all of its terms. Name of Player: Players age on Jan 1, 2012: Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian: Date: Printed Name of Parent/Legal Guardian:

7 Lou Gehrig Lasers Travel Softball Tryout Form Player Name: Players Age on Jan 1, 2012: Parent/Guardian Name: Phone Address: ** Please fill in all information above this line ** Age group of player: 10U 12U 14U 16U 18U s: Bats: Speed Running Time in Seconds Home -> 1 1 st to 3 rd Power Contact Bunting Batting Infield Fielding Arm Strength Fielding Arm Strength Outfield ** Evaluator 1 Lowest, 2 Needs work, 3 -> 10 Highest Score. Each player will be graded for Attitude/Hustle at each station. Players should only be evaluated on live reps. 1 Very Poor, 2 - Poor Needs Lots of work 3 - Poor Needs a significant amount of improvement, 4 Improvement needed, 5 Average 6 Above Average, 7 - Good, but still needs work, 8 Good, 9 Very Good/ Above Most Players at this Level, 10 Excellent

8 Player Name: Age group of player: 10U 12U 14U 16U 18U s: Bats: Velocity Pitching Defense Catching Other ** Evaluator 1 Lowest, 2 Needs work, 3 -> 10 Highest Score. Each player will be graded for Attitude/Hustle at each station. Players should only be evaluated on live reps. 1 Very Poor 2 - Poor Needs Lots of work 3 - Poor Needs a significant amount of improvement 4 Improvement needed 5 average 6 Above Average 7 - Good, but still needs work 8 Good 9 Very Good / Above Most Players at this Level 10 Excellent

9 Lou Gehrig Lasers Travel Softball Tryout Form Player Name: Players Age on Jan 1, 2012: Parent/Guardian Name: Phone Address: ** Please fill in all information above this line ** Age group of player: 10U 12U 14U 16U 18U s: Bats: Speed Running Time in Seconds Home -> 1 1 st to 3 rd Power Contact Bunting Batting Infield Fielding Arm Strength Fielding Arm Strength Outfield ** Evaluator 1 Lowest, 2 Needs work, 3 -> 10 Highest Score. Each player will be graded for Attitude/Hustle at each station. Players should only be evaluated on live reps. 1 Very Poor, 2 - Poor Needs Lots of work 3 - Poor Needs a significant amount of improvement, 4 Improvement needed, 5 Average 6 Above Average, 7 - Good, but still needs work, 8 Good, 9 Very Good/ Above Most Players at this Level, 10 Excellent

10 Player Name: Age group of player: 10U 12U 14U 16U 18U s: Bats: Velocity Pitching Defense Catching Other ** Evaluator 1 Lowest, 2 Needs work, 3 -> 10 Highest Score. Each player will be graded for Attitude/Hustle at each station. Players should only be evaluated on live reps. 1 Very Poor 2 - Poor Needs Lots of work 3 - Poor Needs a significant amount of improvement 4 Improvement needed 5 average 6 Above Average 7 - Good, but still needs work 8 Good 9 Very Good / Above Most Players at this Level 10 Excellent