It is the intention of the Barrie & District Softball Association Rep system to represent the City of Barrie at the highest level of softball available to us. In keeping with our primary and most important principle of always playing and demonstrating the utmost of honesty, integrity and fair play, Storm players will always strive to improve and develop as athletes and ballplayers. Annually through an open, fair, competitive and accountable tryout process, we will field the best possible team at each level from the talent pool available. Through our teaching, training and most importantly by example, we will lead our players to be the best that they can be. We are playing at a very competitive level and finding ways to win and be successful is very important but, of the utmost importance, is our philosophy of teamwork and unselfish co-operation with our fellow teammates. At this level we are expected to win, required to make a full commitment and must do our utmost to make this a fun and rewarding experience for our players.

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Police Record Screen Constitution Change

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To: All members of BDGSA

 Subject: 2009 Rep team applications

This is an invitation to all interested in coaching or managing a BDGSA Rep team for the 2009 season. We are looking to field Rep teams in all divisions from Mite to Midget.

Tryouts for the 2009 teams should begin after the 2008 house league season has ended and ALL players who are eligible from house league should receive a direct invitation to the tryouts. An initial selection of 9 confirmed 2009 Rep players must be submitted to the VP of Rep no later than January 1^st 2009. The final roster of a minimum of 11 players must be submitted to the VP of Rep no later than March 15, 2009.

Rep teams will be permitted under the following conditions:

1. One coach has the proper NCCP level 2 certification prior to season’s start. (Level 1 for Squirt.)

2. The corresponding house league division can field a minimum of 4 teams.

3. Coaches and volunteers have completed the mandatory police checks as required by BDGSA.

The BDGSA will supply the teams with an equipment bag, a set of uniforms (home/away jerseys and shorts), and will pay for 3 2009 tournaments (one of which includes the Barrie Bash). The league will also pay the PWSA affiliation and tournament fees (qualifiers and Grand Championships). Note there is an extra fee for all players to play rep. Said fee will be determined by the 2009 elected executive.

APPLICATION:

All applications for 2009 Rep programs must be in the hands of the VP of Rep of the BDGSA no later than Sunday August 24, 2008 to be considered by the selection committee. The selection committee will render their decisions based upon the applications for each division no later than Sunday August 31 2008. Applications should include but are not limited to, coaching staff and credentials, team managers if applicable, general outline of program both for the tryout process, indoor season, 2009 outdoor season, and sponsorship/fundraising.

All interested parties should forward their application via mail to:

Mike Wilson

P.O. Box 14

Duntroon ON

L0M 1H0

or e-mail to mwilson007@sympatico.ca

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