SPBA Fall 2010 – Online Registration now open!
Online registration has now opened for SPBA’s Fall 2010 season! All families are eligible to register for the Fall 2010 season online; simply click on the link we’ve provide and you’ll be taken to Active.com’s SPBA online registration page. Make sure to register online prior to 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 5,, to ensure your player’s spot in the Fall 2010 program.
For families that choose NOT to register online, a walk-up registration session for the Fall 2010 season has been scheduled for Saturday, August 7, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Harrison Park, located adjacent to Lassiter High School on Shallowford Rd.. Make sure to bring a copy of your player's birth certificate with you so that SPBA officials can verify birthdates.
Be advised that registering – either online or via walkup – for the Fall 2010 season will commit you to adhering to the SPBA Code of Conduct. Provisions of the code are listed when you register online, and will be distributed to those who appear at the walkup registration session. Be sure to review it carefully, as it will be enforced by the Sandy Plains Board of Directors this season and in seasons to come.
Player Evaluations
Player evaluations have been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, August 14. League drafts will take place immediately following the evaluations, and Fall 2010 practices will begin shortly after the drafts conclude. The Fall 2010 season should conclude by the end of October. Be advised that registrations will NOT be accepted at player evaluations.
SPBA American & National Divisions In an effort to ensure that players compete at similar skill levels, SPBA separates its 5-12 age groups (contingent on registration numbers in each group) into two divisions: American and National. Based on player evaluations, those players who appear to be more experienced with a higher skill level may be drafted into his/her age group's American division. Those players who appear to be less experienced or whose skill level isn't as advanced may be drafted into his/her age group's National division. This implementation is designed to ensure that play at all levels remains competitive.
Fee Information
Fees are incurred in the following areas. Please read them carefully and follow the instructions at the end to determine your family's total fee for the Fall 2010 season.
Registration Fees. To determine the fee for each player you are registering for the Fall 2010 season, find the player's birthdate in the table below. If you are registering multiple players, add their respective fees to arrive at a total fee amount for your family.
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For players born between:
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Your fee is:
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League Age:
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05/01/92 and 04/30/96
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$170.00
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15-18
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05/01/96 and 04/30/98
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$155.00
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13-14
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05/01/98 and 04/30/00
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$140.00
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11-12
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05/01/00 and 04/30/02
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$135.00
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9-10
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05/01/02 and 04/30/04
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$105.00
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7-8
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05/01/04 and 04/30/06
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$85.00
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5-6
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05/01/06 and 04/30/07
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$60.00
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4
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The maximum fee for a single family residing at the same address is $380.00. This does NOT include fees charged for participation of players from outside Cobb County (detailed below).
Out-of-County Fees. Cobb County charges SPBA a fee of $25 for each player that participates from outside the county. If you reside outside of Cobb County, add the $25 per player surcharge to your registration fee amount.
Total Fees. Add your registration fees (up to a family maximum of $380), and your Out-of-County Fees (if you live in a county OTHER than Cobb) to arrive at a total fee for the Fall 2010 season. At the time of registration, make your check out for this amount, payable to SPBA.
SPBA Refund Policy SPBA recognizes that players/families may be forced to withdraw from the association for various reasons. Once a player is registered, refund requests - less a $10 processing fee - will be granted provided the withdrawal request is received PRIOR to player evaluations. Once evaluations have taken place, refund requests - less a $25 processing fee - will be granted until the regular season begins. Once the season begins, no refund requests will be granted unless an injury has occurred that is supported by a physician's documentation.
Members' Concession Responsibility
SPBA's concession stands represent a key revenue generator that benefits you, our children and our community both directly and indirectly. In past seasons, we've experienced problems with SPBA members accepting their fare share of responsibility for operating the association's concession stands. As a result, the following procedures are now in place each season at SPBA:
1) All teams, managers, coaches and parents are expected to work all season, regardless of when your team is eliminated from your league's season-ending tournament. Your responsibility does not end until the season is over for everyone.
2) When Travel Team programs are active, those teams will be expected to perform a minimum of two (2) concession shifts per season. We realize that travel teams have a demanding and often-changing schedule, but the in-park teams are often performing three (3) or more duties per season. By the same token, we will do our best to ensure that the stands are open when travel teams are playing.
These procedures will be enforced by SPBA's Board on a case-by-case basis. Penalties may include private censure, monetary fines, or indefinite suspension of the offending team's manager.
SPBA's Board of Directors thanks all of the managers, coaches and parents who have worked hard to make our association the great organization that it is and we look forward to another successful season this Fall.
For additional information, please call the SPBA Hotline at 770/281-2850 and select Option 4 for the registration information line. If you leave a message, your call will be returned. See you out at the park!