The Project UpdateJanuary 18, 2012
DETAILS TO NOTICE
The Opening Date will be July 1, 2012. Schedule Requests from groups wishing to use the facility will commence on February 15, 2012 on a first come, first serve basis.
I will be the Park Director for all scheduling and use of the site.
Several people have expressed an interest in advertising at the site. Eight (8) signs of 8' x 16' will be offered on each field. The cost will be between $2,750 and $3,200, depending on the colors. Those that pay in full and commit prior to February 1, 2012 will be offered two years on the fence.
After February 1, those people will be offered a downpayment and annual payment up to three years on the fence.
Make Checks payable to Missions Baseball Care Foundation.
THANKS FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS!!
Thank you VISTAR for your contribution.
We will create a few special signs that highlight the individuals who contribute of $100 or more. These signs would be placed in a section of the property where everyone can view the names of the contributors. All SAMSBL members will be offered the opportunity to put your name on site, somewhere.
NEXT MANAGERSJanuary 18, 2012
Our next Managers' Meeting will be February 21, Tuesday, at 7:00 PM at the Double Tree.
Teams who have met the deadline for entry fee by Tryouts on February 12 will get a schedule. Those Managers need to be present to receive it.
Each team is to submit Origional Rosters, Waivers, and Photo ID's on all Rookies.
There will be no pre-season tournament. Teams are encouraged to trigger practice games between each other.
PRACTICE SLOTS, so far
January 18, 2012
First Come, First Served Basis. Call 302-8228 for commitments. Costs are as follows: BMc $100; TCO $75; TJ HS $100. Slots are used (weather permitting) until March 11.
The Pracitce Slots will include BMc, TCO, & TJ HS, all on Sundays. Slots will be 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM & 5PM.
BMc has 18+ Twins at 9 AM, 18+ Braves at 11AM, 55+ Dodgers at 1PM, 55+ Rangers at 3PM, and Texans 65 at 5PM.
TCO 9 AM is open, 11 AM is open, 55+ Reds at 1:00 PM, 55+ Cubs at 3 PM, 35+ Diamondbacks at 5 PM.
TJ HS 9 AM is open, 35+ Orioles at 11 AM, 55+ Yankees at 1 PM, 55+ Texans at 3 PM, 5 PM is open.
BEHAVIOR/SCHEDULE REQUESTS FOR 2012
January 24, 2012
All Managers and players are expected to play in our league with class, lots of class at all times.
ZERO Trash Talking is the Policy. Literally none is allowed. Fines will be levied immediately and must be paid to continue playing the game. Please, no Trash Talking at all.
No Chewing Tobacco is allowed at all on any of our fields. Again, please show the respect that our fields deserve. No Chewing Tobacco. No smoking any near our fields.
Read Chapter 10 of our rules, Code of Conduct. Ask any umpire about our rules. They will be enforced.
The many Schedule Requests have conflicting viewpoints. Most can not play Sunday AM, others can not Sunday PM, and still others can not play on Saturdays at all.
Every effort will be made to accomodate these requests; however, please note that most game slots are only on Sundays. It may be weeks between games with double- or triple-headers, when necessary, to keep up.
WORK DAYS
January 18, 2012
The next Work Day at the Site will be Saturday, January 28 at 11:00 AM. Each team is asked to offer two volunteers for about two hours.
TRYOUTS at UIWJanuary 11, 2012
Tryouts will be on Sunday, February 12 at University of the Incarnate Word (UIW).
Each Candidate who wishes to participate must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their start time. All will go through a basic set of drills to include fly balls, ground balls, and hitting. Pitchers and catchers will offered the bullpen to demonstrate their talents. No guarantees that all will be selected, but several teams are looking for some players. The Schedule is as follows:
55+ will be at 9:00 AM
45+ will be at 10:00 AM
35+ will be at 11:00 AM
18+ will be at 12:30 PM
There is no cost for the Tryouts. However, cost details will be explained to each candidate should he be interested in playing in the SAMSBL.
Teams that wish to draft need to be paid up in full prior to the tryouts. Each manager is to ensure this requirement is met. No money will change hands on Tryout day.
2012 TEXAS CUPJanuary 18, 2012
There will be no 2012 July 4th Tournament around Texas this year since that holiday is only one day, a Wednesday. The same is true 2013. Both Texas Cup tournaments will be held Labor Day Weekend in San Antonio.
18TH ANNUAL ALAMO CLASSIC TEXAS CUPJanuary 18, 2012
The 18th Alamo Classic Texas Cup will be hosted by the SAMSBL during Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - September 3, 2012. The age divisions will be 18 & over as well as 35+, 45+, and 55+. The entire tournament will be WOOD BAT ONLY. Composites bats are allowed as long as the barrel end is wood.
Each team must have a minimum of 15 players. The youngest player dictates which age group a team enters.
The cost will be $85.00 (early) and $100.00 (late) per player. Make Checks payable to SAMSBL. No Credit cards nor pay pal accounts, please. Deposits of $500.00 (or more) are due beginning April 1, 2012. Mail to PO Box 690093, San Antonio, Texas, 78269
A Managers' Meeting will be held on August 31 at 7:00 PM at the Double Tree Hotel on McCullough and Loop 410.
Expect four (4) games (weather permitting) with 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Through a series of Tie-Breakers, two teams from each age division will be determined to advance to the final game on Monday. The Championship Games for each division will be on Monday, September 3.
