AUGUST 10 - REGISTRATION FOR FALL BALL

The MGSA is considering forming a Fall Girls Softball League. If anyone is interested or has questions, please contact Sam and Lana Bolders.

LEAGUE RAIN / LIGHTNING POLICY

During the 2005 Season the MGSA purchased a small lightning detector to help us protect our players and families from the rapidly changing weather conditions we “enjoy” here in Medina. This purchase caused a considerable amount of confusion and concern among some of our parents. The lightning detector is a tool to supplement the eyes and ears of the umpires and league officials that monitor the weather during games. It can tell us the approximate distance of lightning strikes from the ball field, and whether the weather is moving toward us or away from us. It cannot predict imminent lightning strikes nearby. It is not a substitute for common sense and the good judgement of all the adults at the ball field. The MGSA will try to play as many games as possible, but will suspend or cancel games whenever we feel player safety is compromised. If for any reason you disagree with the judgement of a league official, umpire or coach regarding weather conditions, you have the right and responsibility to remove your child from the field of play without penalty to your child or her team. The MGSA will post and distribute a rainout and weather policy for the 2006 season prior to the start of play.

WATER PARK

We expect that sometime this spring the City will install a Splash Park near the Pavillion at Greenwood. This park will have an effect on parking and our use of the concession stand. We will keep you informed as we find out more about this new addition to Greenwood.

2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Last year we added dugouts to all three fields at Greenwood Park. We purchased a 4-wheel drive “Mule” to help us prepare and maintain the fields, which should pay for itself in rental savings in a few seasons. Fan bleachers still need be refreshed, and many other improvements are needed. Anyone that can donate time or materials such as paint, wood, concrete, equipment, etc. please contact the MGSA. Any help will be greatly appreciated and gratefully acknowledged.

FIRST TIME COACHES CLINIC

A mandatory first time coaches clinic for certification will be held in April. Details will be available at Registration and on the web site as soon as a date and time have been confirmed.

MGSA COACHES BACKGROUND CHECKS

In order to ensure the safety of our players and to continue our tradition of providing a safe and fun environment for all, the MGSA requires criminal background checks for all new coaches. These checks will be handled through local law enforcement agencies, done in the least intrusive manner possible, with the utmost respect for the privacy of those who donate their time to coach in our league. The MGSA pays for all fees associated with these checks. Prospective coaches will receive complete information as soon as details are available.

MGSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS

The board welcomes Jeff Lee and Wendy Schollaert to the MGSA Board for 2006. Dan Cunningham, Jeff Homan, Wayne Boggs, Chris Beal and Mary Stewart are the returning board members.  Our thanks go out to departing board members Becky Paris and Len Loftis for their hard work and contributions to the MGSA.

A GREAT THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

We wish to thank all of the sponsors who contributed money, services, and equipment to help make our season such a great success. Our daughters greatly appreciate your patronage and hope you enjoyed watching them compete in your name.

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