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SPBA Tryout Schedule for 2/4

2012-02-01T21:38:27Z

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From Sandy Plains Baseball Association:

Attached is the evaluation schedule for this Saturday, including rain date information. Note: The Colt evaluation will not be on the 18th. It will be held on a later date, and will be communicated and available on the website once finalize.

No registrations will be accepted at evaluations.

Online registration will be open until Thursday at 9 pm, with limited spaces available.

If your player's league is full, please email the registrar with your player's name and birthdate to be placed on a waiting list.

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SPBA Spring 2012 � Online Registration now open!

2012-01-22T12:27:29Z

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From Sandy Plains Baseball Association:

SPBA Spring 2012 – Online Registration now open!

Online registration has now opened for SPBA’s Spring 2012 season! All families are eligible to register for the Spring 2012 season online; simply click the link below and you’ll be taken to our SPBA website. Make sure to register online by Thursday, January 26, to ensure your player’s spot in the program.

Sandy Plains Baseball Registration Link

For families that choose NOT to register online, a walk-up registration session for the Spring 2012 season has been scheduled for Saturday, January 28, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon 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 Spring 2012 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, February 4. League drafts will take place immediately following the evaluations, and practices will begin shortly after the drafts conclude. The Spring season should conclude by the time schools recess for summer. 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 Spring 2012 season. To determine the fee for each player you are registering for the Spring 2012 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.

For players born between:	Your fee is:	League Age:
05/01/93 and 04/30/97	$180.00	15-18
05/01/97 and 04/30/99	$180.00	13-14
05/01/99 and 04/30/01	$155.00	11-12
05/01/01 and 04/30/03	$155.00	9-10
05/01/03 and 04/30/05	$125.00	7-8
05/01/05 and 04/30/07	$105.00	5-6
05/01/07 and 04/30/08	$60.00	4

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. 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.

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 Spring 2012 season.

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 Spring.

For additional information, please call the SPBA Hotline at 770/281-2850 and select Option 3 for the registration information line. If you leave a message, your call will be returned. See you out at the park!

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SPBA Spring 2011 � Online Registration now open!

2012-01-10T16:10:39Z

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From Sandy Plains Baseball Association:

SPBA Spring 2012 – Online Registration now open!

Sandy Plains Baseball Registration Link

Player Evaluations

SPBA American & National Divisions

Fee Information

For players born between:	Your fee is:	League Age:
05/01/93 and 04/30/97	$180.00	15-18
05/01/97 and 04/30/99	$180.00	13-14
05/01/99 and 04/30/01	$155.00	11-12
05/01/01 and 04/30/03	$155.00	9-10
05/01/03 and 04/30/05	$125.00	7-8
05/01/05 and 04/30/07	$105.00	5-6
05/01/07 and 04/30/08	$60.00	4

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 Spring 2012 season.

SPBA Refund Policy

Members' Concession Responsibility

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.

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SPBA Fall Recreation League Evaluation Schedule

2011-08-16T23:11:24Z

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Attached in the Evaluation Schedule for this Saturday.

In addition, we are making an appeal on behalf of our Challenger League. If you have any gently used gloves that your player(s) have outgrown, our guys could definitely give them a second life. We will have bins at each registration table to collect them. We thank you for your generosity - now and for all you've done in the past.

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SPBA Fall Registration Still Open - Closes On 8/11

2011-08-05T22:47:05Z

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SPBA Fall 2011 Registration

Online registration will remain open for SPBA’s Fall 2011 season until 9PM August 11. All families are eligible to register online; simply click on the registration link on this page, and you’ll be guided through SPBA’s new online registration form. Make sure to register online prior to August 11,, to ensure your player’s spot in the Fall 2011 program.

For families that choose NOT to register online, a walk-up registration session for the Fall 2011 season has been scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 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 2011 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 20. League drafts will take place immediately following the evaluations, and Fall 2011 practices will begin shortly after the drafts conclude. The Fall 2011 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 year old 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 2011 season.

Registration Fees. To determine the fee for each player you are registering for the Fall 2011 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.

For players born between:	Your fee is:	League Age:
05/01/93 and 04/30/97	$170.00	15-18
05/01/97 and 04/30/99	$155.00	13-14
05/01/99 and 04/30/01	$140.00	11-12
05/01/01 and 04/30/03	$135.00	9-10
05/01/03 and 04/30/05	$105.00	7-8
05/01/05 and 04/30/07	$85.00	5-6
05/01/07 and 04/30/08	$60.00	4

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 2011 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

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.

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SPBA Fall 2011 � Online Registration now open!

2011-07-07T01:38:03Z

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SPBA Fall 2011 – Online Registration now open!

Online registration will open on Friday, July 1 for SPBA’s Fall 2011 season! All families are eligible to register online; simply click on the registration link on this page, and you’ll be guided through SPBA’s new online registration form. Make sure to register online prior to 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 10,, to ensure your player’s spot in the Fall 2011 program.

Player Evaluations

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 2011 season.

For players born between:	Your fee is:	League Age:
05/01/93 and 04/30/97	$170.00	15-18
05/01/97 and 04/30/99	$155.00	13-14
05/01/99 and 04/30/01	$140.00	11-12
05/01/01 and 04/30/03	$135.00	9-10
05/01/03 and 04/30/05	$105.00	7-8
05/01/05 and 04/30/07	$85.00	5-6
05/01/07 and 04/30/08	$60.00	4

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).

Members' Concession Responsibility

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.

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Tryouts CANCELLED for Saturday - Moved to Sunday

2011-02-04T15:22:45Z

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From Sandy Plains Baseball Association:

SPBA has decided to cancel the evaluations that are scheduled for Saturday February 5th due to unplayable field conditions. We are now going to implement Plan B and move the evaluations to Sunday February 6th.

Please see the attached file as to when you are scheduled to attend evaluations.

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SPBA Baseball Tryout Contingency Plan

2011-02-03T19:53:56Z

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From Sandy Plains Baseball Association:

There is a 90% chance of rain all day Friday and cold temperatures all day Saturday. The commissioner will make a judgment call by Friday evening or early Saturday morning as to the cancellation of evaluations on Saturday.

If we decide to cancel the evaluations on Saturday we have planned to have the evaluations on Sunday because the weather is scheduled to be sunny and 54 degrees. We will follow the attached schedule.

Thanks for your understanding

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Player Evaluation Schedule

2011-01-28T22:11:43Z

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Attached is the player evaluation schedule for Sat Feb 5th.

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SPBA Composite Bat Usage Ruling

2011-01-19T17:26:01Z

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SPBA generally follows the Dizzy Dean rules and standards, but due to the late ruling by Dizzy Dean baseball to eliminate all composite bats, SPBA has decided that all composite bats MAY be used for recreation leagues for the Spring season 2011 Composite bats will NOT be allowed in Summer all-stars. A decision will be made after the Spring season to determine further use of composite bats in our recreational leagues.

SPBA Spring 2011 � Online Registration now open!

2010-12-04T09:39:04Z

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SPBA Spring 2011 – Online Registration now open!

Online registration has now opened for SPBA’s Spring 2011 season! All families are eligible to register for the Spring 2011 season online; simply click the Register Online Now! button and you’ll be taken to Active.com’s SPBA online registration page. Make sure to register online prior to Thursday, January 27, to ensure your player’s spot in the Spring 2011 program.

For families that choose NOT to register online, a walk-up registration session for the Spring 2011 season has been scheduled for Saturday, January 29, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon 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 Spring 2011 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, February 5. League drafts will take place immediately following the evaluations, and Spring 2011 practices will begin shortly after the drafts conclude. The Spring 2011 season should conclude by the time schools recess for summer. 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 Spring 2011 season.

Registration Fees. To determine the fee for each player you are registering for the Spring 2011 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.

For players born between:	Your fee is:	League Age:
05/01/92 and 04/30/96	$180.00	15-18
05/01/96 and 04/30/98	$180.00	13-14
05/01/98 and 04/30/00	$155.00	11-12
05/01/00 and 04/30/02	$155.00	9-10
05/01/02 and 04/30/04	$125.00	7-8
05/01/04 and 04/30/06	$105.00	5-6
05/01/06 and 04/30/07	$60.00	4

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).

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 Spring 2011 season.

Members' Concession Responsibility

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.

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