SBMSA

SUMMER REGISTRATION PERIODS

MAY 23rd to June 22, 2008

For further information, call the SBMSA Sports Hotline at (281) 583-3600, or email us at comments@sbmsa.org.

In-Person Registrations

• Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 9am to 12pm (Pence Room at Spring Branch Elem)

NO-REFUNDS will be issued for any reason after registration closes. Refund requests prior to the close of registration should be directed to (281) 583-3600 Option #8 and are subject to a $20.00 handling fee.

ANY REGISTRATION RECEIVED AFTER REGISTRATION CLOSES WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF THE PLAYER IS NEEDED TO FILL A TEAM. SUCH PLAYERS MAY NOT ALWAYS BE ASSIGNED TO THE AREA WHERE THE PLAYER LIVES OR ATTENDS SCHOOL.

Registration Fee

The registration fee is an enrollment fee only and the registrant will be assigned to a team determined by the SBMSA at its sole discretion. Registration fees covers officials; field workers; balls; utilities (electricity, water, telephone); grass mowing; dirt work; trash removal; electrical, bleacher, field and fence repairs; bookkeeping; office supplies; postage; printing, website, etc.

Fees

League	Fee
Midget	$115.00
Pee Wee	$135.00
Bronco	$150.00

Refunds

NO-REFUNDS will be issued for any reason after registration closes. Refund requests prior to the close of registration should be directed to (281) 583-3600 Option #8 and are subject to a $20.00 handling fee.

Late Fee

There will be a non-refundable $25.00 late fee for any registrant accepted after the official close of registration.

Team Assignment

The league reserves the right to form teams at its sole discretion. However, typical team formation is by school and geographic area. You will be contacted by the league when teams are formed.

Practices

Practice times, days, and locations will be determined by the Head Coaches. These WILL NOT BE KNOWN until after registration closes and all players have been assigned to teams. All players MUST BE REGISTERED before they are allowed to practice, try-out or be assigned to a team.

The Summer Season

The season will run from the week of June 30th through the week of July 28th. Games are played during the week in the early evening.

Age Requirements

Roster ages for Spring / Summer Baseball is the players' age as of April 30, 2008. Be sure to enter your child's birthday accurately. Falsifying birth date, school attendance, or address may preclude your child from participating in our program.

Proof of Age

The Association will only accept a copy of a birth certificate or passport as proof of age. It is the intent of the league to only require a player to provide proof of age once. However, it may be necessary to provide a copy to the league more than once. The Association apologizes in advance for any inconvenience caused. It is important that the Association verify the age of each player to assure adherence to our rules.

There are multiple ways that you can provide this proof to the Association:

• Mail a copy of your proof of age to Janice Burge, 14914 Woodthorpe, Houston, TX 77079. (please do not mail if registering after August 20, 2008)
• Fax a copy of your proof of age with cover sheet to (713) 739-6699 Attn: SBMSA Registrar (24 hours a day)
• Bring a copy to one of the in-person registrations (Check Website for Dates and Location)
• If your age group is subject to a skills evaluation, you may bring proof of age to this evaluation. A copy must be left with registrar.

Insurance

Limited secondary accident insurance is provided for each registered paid participant.

Coaches and Volunteers

The Association does not pay nor employ any coaches. All coaches are volunteers. All adult coaches and volunteers are required to register thru the website and submit to a criminal background check.

Fund Raising and Donations

Each year the Association, with your help, provides reduced registration and equipment to needy players in our area. It is with your donations that this is possible. The Baseball Board would ask again that you consider donating to not only help with our capital needs, but to help a financially needy family give the gift of Athletics and Baseball to their child.

In addition there are other ways that your patronization of sponsors would benefit SBMSA. These sponsors are displayed on the associations' web page.

• Renewing your Houston Chronicle thru SBMSA
• Switch your Electricity Provider to Spark Energy thru SBMSA
• Donate Reward Points to SBMSA from American Express
• Designate SBSMA as one of your Charities on your Randall's card

Release of Liability

I/we certify by accepting these terms and conditions that the applicant named has my/our permission to participate in the SBMSA sports programs and I/we assume all the risks and hazards associated with such participation, including transportation to and from SBMSA activities. I/we hereby waive , release, absolve, indemnify its officers, directors, commissioners, managers, coaches, supervisors, participants, and persons transporting my/our child to and from SBMSA activities, from and against any liability for, or claim arising out of any accident or injury to said applicant occurring during the course of his/her participation in such activities or his/her transportation to or from such activities including by not limited to the sole or concurrent negligence of the SBMSA, its officers, directors, commissioners, managers, coaches, supervisors, umpires, referees, participants, and persons, participants and persons transporting my/our child to and from SBMSA activities.

I/we certify that it is understood that my payment is an enrollment fee only and the registrant will be assigned to a team determined by the SBMSA at its sole discretion.

I/we authorize the coaches of my child's team to act for me according to their best judgment in any emergency requiring medical attention.

I have read, understand, and accept these terms and conditions.