Allatoona High SchoolFastpitch Softball

2013 Kickoff Meeting

February 7, 2013

www.allatoonafastpitch.com

ALLATOONA DIAMOND CLUB

Introductions

• Head Coach – Troy Pirkle• Co-President – Tony Federici• Co-President – Ann Federici• Vice President – Kent Wilcox• Treasurer – Kim Hester• Secretary – Kim Lewis

Agenda

• 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

• 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• 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 DatesDate Activity Locations Information Cost

1/30 – 2/28 Pine Straw Fundraiser Allatoona H.S. E- Mailed See Information

1/30 – 8/10 TBA Various Fundraising Activities Various TBD

June TBA Summer Youth Camp (4th-8th Graders)

Allatoona H.S.  Website TBA

June TBAUsually 3rd Week

Team Camp  TBA    

July TBA Junior Buccaneer Tryouts Allatoona H.S.  Website  

August TBA High School Tryouts Allatoona H.S. Website  

8/10 Kickoff Social Allatoona H.S Website  Kickoff Social TBDPlayer Fees Due

8/7 - Wednesday First Day of School      

8/23 – 8/24 3rd Annual Buc Bash Tournament Various TBA Your time

8/30 – 8/31 Woodland JV tournament Heritage Park,Cartersville, GA

9/13 – 9/14 CHS (Carrolton) Trojan Slam East Carroll Softball Complex, Carrollton

TBA

9/6 – 9/7 Kennesaw Mtn HS JV Tournament Adams Park TBA

Fees and Fundraising

PLAYER COMMITMENT FEE PLAYER FUNDRAISING GOAL

$500 $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.

• 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.

Player/Parent Commitment Fee = $500 H.S - $325 Jr. Buc

2013 Commitment Fee and Fundraising Target

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

• Website only sponsor $100– Logo will remain on website for 1 year

• SPONSOR BOARD PLAQUE 1’ x 2’ $250–Sponsor name/logo on board posted on the dugout wall plus website ad

• 4x4 FENCE SIGN $350–Sign will remain on fence for one calendar year plus website ad

• 4x6 FENCE SIGN $500–Sign will remain on fence and board for one calendar year plus website ad

Sign and Plaque Sponsorships

($400 renewal)

($200 renewal)

($300 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?