This is just a reminder that this coming Saturday (7/22)is our first
day of Fall Registration.  We'll have 3 weekends of registration for
ALL agegroups.  The season will consist of 5 weeks of games and 1 week
of a double elimination tournament to decide the Season Champion.

Come on out this weekend and get registered for a Great Fall Season of
NSA Softball!!

Registration is Saturday, July 22 from 10am to 2pm
$75 per player.

GO HUEYTOWN SOFTBALL!

Just to give you an idea of what the Hueytown Board is about.

We spend countless days at the park before, during, and after the
season.

We cut grass, install air conditioners, paint, pull weeds, work on
equipment, attend registrations, take part in fund raisers, run
tournaments (other than those that our players are in) to serve as
fundraisers for the park, we count money, do accounting, clean
bathrooms & concession stands, empty trash, and countless other jobs
around the park.

We take criticism, both verbal and on our website (which was also
built and is updated by a board member at no charge to the park).

But we have a great salary!  The payment that we receive is the smiles
on the girls faces when they are playing at the park.  The knowledge
that we are doing what we can to keep the gates open and the lights on.

We are proud of our park and are willing to do what it takes to keep
it running.

We have several open positions for people who are willing to help.
You won't get rich working at Hueytown Softball, but you'll get a
great satisfaction in knowing that you've helped over 200 girls per
season.

Check out the positions below.  If you are interested in helping, then
drop me an email at webmaster@... and I'll call you
to get more information and to answer any questions you may have.

The Board needs you, The Park needs you and most importantly, the KIDS
need you.

Thanks for your consideration!

Concession Manager - Responsible for getting the concession stand
started every day during the season and helping the 1st Vice president
in overall responsibilities of day to day operations.

Field #1 Director – Overseer of their field, make sure repairs to
field are done, insure safety of all equipment issued, direct any
projects deemed necessary to field & maintain overall appearance of
their field.

Field #3 Director – Overseer of their field, make sure repairs to
field are done, insure safety of all equipment issued, direct any
projects deemed necessary to field & maintain overall appearance of
their field.

We are preparing for the 2007 Spring Softball Season.

Registration will be January 27th, February 3rd and February 10th at
the Hueytown City Hall from 10am to 2pm.

Our cost is still the same and the lowest anywhere around!
1st player - $95
2nd player - $85
3 or more  - $75 each

Registraion after the February 10 subject to a $10 late registration fee.

This year Hueytown Fastpitch Softball will be sanctioned as a NSA League .

A few changes you may notice are 10U (angels) will be allowed to steal
1 base at a time.  This should quicken the game, make it more fun for
the girls and prepare them for 12U when they can steal all bases.

12U pitching goes to the 12" ball at 40 feet preparing them for school
ball.

All Stars end in June so if you make all stars you aren't giving up
your whole summer.

Of course we will continue to play as we always have in the park.
Opening day will be March 3rd complete with parade as always!

I hope you will once again be a part of the Hueytown Softball
Tradition.  Please be sure to tell all of your friends because this
should be a GREAT season of Softball!!

For more information go to www.hueytownfastpitch.com or call 205-612-3082.

PLAY HARD! HAVE FUN!

The last day of registration will be this Saturday (February 10th)
from 10am to 2 pm at the Hueytown City Hall.

Don't forget to register for Hueytown's best!

At 6pm we will have closing ceremonies at Allison Bonnett park.

It's been a wonderful season yet again.  There was confusion because
of rule changes, the season seemed rushed at times because of the NSA
schedule vs the old Dixie Schedule, but we got through it.  And the
girls improved as the season went on.

Last night, the 10U champion was decided.  The Red Hot Chilli Peppers,
our second half champion beat the first half champion, The Bama Girls.
  It was a good game and I'm sure there will be many All Stars off
those two teams.

Tonight we'll find out who won all divisions.  To find out the 6U
you'll have to stay over and watch the championship game with the rest
of us!!

This season has been like that.  Close games, championships, fun,
memories...

Remember the good parts of this season because that's what you should
take with you as your child grows up.  The good memories...

Thanks to all of the parents who helped the board do an outstanding job.

We've got new carpet (it'll get completed as the busy season ends),
new redrock in the cages, 2 new batting machines, and around $20,000
to do improvements with for next year.

Just to let you know, the money came from fundraising.  Our
registration has stayed the same for at least the last 6 years (the
time I've been here) and the fund raising this year has been the least
intrusive on our parents.  I know that you'll appreciate that.

We would have to go up at least $60 per child to break even without
that fund raising.  And that would not include improvements.  For your
help, the 2007 board would like to thank you.

As I come to the end of my term as treasurer I personally would like
to thank you.  You have made the last few years a joy.  My daughters
have loved this park and it has seemed like a second home at times.

Sydney will begin as a 6U next year and I hope to have the joy of
coaching her as well, in the Hueytown Tradition.

Thank you,


Gary Wray
2007 Treasurer

We're putting on a drive for participants for Fall Ball this season!

Bring your girl out and let her get warmed up for the spring season.

Registration will be at the Ball Park on August 18th and 25th from
10am till 2pm.

Cost is only $50 for the first child, $40 for the second, and $30 for
three (price for three applicable for any further players).

Price includes a jersey and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies.

Come on out this fall when its time to learn.  Emphasis will be place
on learning and preparing for the next season.

First Practice August 27th.. games tues and Friday, first game on
September 11th.

Contact Shannon Morrison for further info...cell 205-903-6518.

Website at www.hueytownfastpitch.com has details and Fall rules.

Jeff Benson Head Coach with the 14U Birmingham Thunderbolts will be
holding a clinic at Allison Bonnett Park on Sunday, August 26 from 1pm
- 5pm.  Concession Stand will be Open

Ages 8 - Up

Everyone is invited whether you are getting ready for fall ball,
getting ready for the Spring or just want to be a better ball player!

Prices are $35 pre-register at the park on August 18 & 25th 10am - 2pm

$40 on the day of the Clinic

For more information call:
Jeff Benson (c) 296-4401 (H) 491-4610
Shannon Morrison (c)903-6518

This is some information that I was asked to email out to the email
list by our commissioner.

The Hueytown City Council has passed new requirements that we must now
follow. We have always prided ourselves on providing the best program
for any and all girls to play fastpitch softball. However, we are
bound by the Hueytown Park & Recreation Board requirements in order to
Lease our park to provide this program.

We changed the organization by which we play in order to allow all
girls, in any city, to play at our park. But, due to the recent
motions that were made by the Hueytown Park & Rec board in 2007, we
will no longer be able to accept any NEW registrations from any girl
who lives outside the Hueytown City Limits unless they participated in
our 2007 Softball program or any other Hueytown program.(i.e.
Baseball, Soccer, or Cheerleading)

The Hueytown Fastpitch Board does not necessarily agree with these new
requirements but, have to abide by them. The following are the
registration requirements that have to be met in order to allow any
girl to register for the 2008 Sring Season:

1.) Must complete a registration form, and must be signed by parent or
guardian.

2.) A new player who wishes to register must provide a COPY of a deed,
lease, or current utility bill showing player resides in the Hueytown
city limits. (The park will keep copy with registration form of youth.)

3.) Any new player who does not live in the Hueytown city limits and
did not participate in the Hueytown Fastpitch program or another
Hueytown program in 2007 will not be allowed to register.

4.) Any returning player who does not live in the Hueytown City
Limits, must have proof that they participated in the Hueytown
Fastpitch program or another Hueytown program in the 2007 season (i.e.
registration form from the program) This falls under the Grandfather
Clause motion of January 2007.

We still pride ourselves on providing the best program for each and
every girl that plays at our park. If you do not agree with the Park &
Rec. Boards decisions, let them know. The city council meetings are
open to the public, and any concerns should be brought to them. What's
good for our park is good for our children, and what's good for our
park should be good for all parks.

Thanks for your continued support in YOUR organization. We look
forward to an exciting, and competetive 2008 season! If you have any
questions or concerns feel free to e-mail me at sweetjaguar2008@....

Dates for Spring Season!

Jan. 12, 19 & 26 - Registration
From 10am till 2pm
At the Hueytown City Hall

Feb. 2 - Try-Outs

Feb. 3 - Make-Up Try outs & Coaches Meeting (after)

Feb. 4-6 - Team Drafts

Feb. 7 - Pick Practices

Feb. 8 - Practice Begins

Feb. 24 - Pick Practices

March 1 - Opening Ceremonies

March 8 - Picture Day

April 5 - Fun Day

May 2 - Last Games

May 3 - Closing Ceremonies

May 4-7 - All-Star Drafts

May 9 - All-Star Practice Begins

June 5, 6 & 7 - 1st Pre-Area Tournament

June 12, 13 & 14 - 2nd Pre-Area Tournament

June 19, 20, 21 - Area Tournament

June 26, 27 & 28 - State Tournament

Games will be played on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays. We will
be playing games during Spring break (March 17 - 21)

Answering a question from Yesterday's email...

You do NOT have to be within the City Limits of Hueytown, just within
the Hueytown School Zone.  Any child zoned to go to a Hueytown school,
including Concord elementary, where the student will then go to
Hueytown Middle School upon graduation, may play in a Hueytown Park.

This answer came from our Commissioner, Shannon Morrison.

Any updates on this will be emailed.

Thanks for your support.

Two dates have already changed...

Please note these changes and go to the website for the newest updates...

June 20, 21 & 22 - Area Tournament
June 27, 28, & 29 - State Tournament - Liberty Park


Thank you

Registration for girls Softball on Saturday 1/19 10-2pm has been
canceled due to the impending weather that Hueytown is expecting.

We will have registration next Saturday and will post if there will be
any other dates.

Everyone stay safe and we'll see you this spring!

Are you ready for Fall Ball, We sure are!!!!!!!!!! :D

Registration dates and times are as follows:

Saturday, August 23, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the park.
Saturday, August 30, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the park.

Visit http://www.hueytownfastpitch.com for more information

We hope to see you there. ;)
Hueytown Fastpitch Softball
2008-2009 Board Members

Only one game per week this will be a chance for all players to learn
the game better before the spring season!

Registration is Today, 8/23 until 2pm at Allison Bonnett Park

and next Saturday, 8/30 10am till 2pm at Allison Bonnett Park

Should be a LOT of fun  Lets get some girls out there and play some ball!!

We have just reworked our website at hueytownfastpitch.com so come and
see the NEW LOOK.

Please notice in the right sidebar on the home page we will be posting
announcements that you might need to see such as registration dates
for 2009!!!

Registration 2009

January 17th

January 24th

January 31st

  10:00 - 2:00

Try-outs Feb. 7th  time TBD

Opening Day Feb 28th

Please join us for another GREAT year of Hueytown Softball!

Opening Day will be February 28 and it'll be LOTS of fun!

Team Moms need to get with Sandy Burton.

Don't forget we will need all the help we can get at the park on the
27th to get the park ready to play!  We'll have people there all day
so come out and help for a couple of hours if you can.

Go HUEYTOWN!!

OK everyone here are the dates we have for Fall Ball
Registration:

August 22nd and 29th at the park from 10am-2pm
Practice will start August 31st.
Cost will be $50
We are having fall ball for these leagues 6u , 8u, 10U and 12U
This is going to be a educational time for girls to learn more and to get ready
for the leagues they will play in next year.

If you have any question regarding this please contact Jamie Franklin 617-8318
or Charlie Burton 966-5643

If you would like to coach please let us know this will be a great time for you
to learn the game better and the rules. We will be glad to go over anything you
would like to know.

SPRING SOFTBALL INFO.

Spring  Registration Jan. 16th , 23rd and 30th Last 3 Saturdays in January.
(location coming soon)

Tryouts Saturday February 6th , If you can't make please let a us know at
registration, so we can see about a makeup date.

Start Practice Feb. 22nd to March 11th

Opening Ceremonies Saturday Feb 27th

Start games March 1st

Spring Break   March 15-19th  * No Games *

Fun Day Saturday April 10th

Closing ceremonies May 15th

These dates have been voted in by the HFS board, If  there is a problem with
these dates then these dates can be changed. Please make sure to check the
website for any changes

NOW ON TO OTHER THINGS

Please check out the front page of the website.  The Board wants everyone to be
aware of the stipulations of the Lease Agreement that we are compelled to sign
in order for us to have a program in Hueytown.

If you get a chance please read Jamie's letter and click on the link to a copy
of the Lease Agreement.  Read over it and contact Jamie with any concerns or
questions.

Thanks again and We'll See you in January!

Don't forget about Registration!  We started registration last week and we have
two more weekends of registration!

Here is the most recent dates for the 2010 season...



Spring  Registration Jan. 16th , 23rd and 30th Last 3 Saturdays in January.

Registration will be at Allison Bonnett Park this Year

Prices : First Child $130
Second Child $120
Third Child $110

Tryouts Saturday February 6th , If you can't make please let a us know at
registration, so we can see about a makeup date.

Draft Sunday Feb 7th, Monday Feb 8th, Tuesday Feb 9th
Pick 1st Practices Sunday Feb 14th
Start Practice Feb. 11nd to Feb 25th

Opening Ceremonies Saturday Mar 6th

Start games March 8st

Spring Break   March 15-19th  * No Games *

Fun Day Saturday April 10th

Closing ceremonies May 15th

Make sure you get registered this year for another great year of Hueytown
Softball.  Go to hueytownfastpitch.com for more information!

BRING A FRIEND!

City council meeting Tuesday Jan. 26th at 6 pm

Please attend and voice your opinion about the residency requirement for our
softball park!
We have kids that are grandfathered in whose sisters can't play.
We have kids who don't have a program in their area, who we have to turn back.

ALL BECAUSE OF THE PARK AND REC BOARDS RULE.

We want to offer Softball to any child who wants to play.

Please make an appearance.

For all those Concerned

Please be aware that the Hueytown Softball Program is still continuing with
registration and operation as planned. I am aware that many of you have heard
rumors that the park is being shut down, and that is not the case at all. The
Hueytown Softball board members and the Park and Rec Board members have a
difference of opinion regarding a rule that is currently in our lease and we are
in the process of trying to come to a compromise and/or resolution to that
disagreement. The Hueytown Softball Board members will not allow this
disagreement to in anyway impact or slow down our 2010 Softball Season.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Jamie Franklin
at 205-617-8318 or Charity Postell at 205-541-9742 or
cpostell@....

So if you haven't yet registered your child for softball please do so this
Saturday, January 30th from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at the PARK.

Regards
Hueytown Fastpitch Softball Board Members

01/26/2009

At tonight's City Council meeting, many concerned parents voiced their opinion
to reject a resolution passed by the Park and Rec Board in 2007, that only
allows kids zoned for the city of Hueytown or Hueytown School Systems
eligibility to play in the Hueytown Youth Sports Programs. This means kids in
the surrounding areas such as, Oak Grove and Pleasant Grove, would not be
allowed to play in these youth programs. The impacts of this resolution affect
park attendance, volunteer support to sustain a successful youth program, and
most importantly, this impacts kids that do not have these programs in thier
area and their ability to play a sport they love.

If you would like to sign a petition voicing your concerns with this resolution,
please contact the Youth Program you are affiliated with. If you click on the
Local Parks link to the left you will be directed to the Softball, Soccer and
Baseball websites for more information.

Also, If you would please add a comment with your name, as this will be an
online petition that will be presented as well as written petitons to the Park
and Rec Board of Hueytown at a special meeting this Thursday, 1/28/2010. Thank
You!

Please go to

http://hueytownonline.com/

for the link to this petition or go to hueytownfastpitch.com for the link.

Thanks for your time!  It will make a difference

The city stated that we have to have a written petition.  To accomplish that
there will be someone at the park from 6:00 to 8:30 to take your signature if
you would like to help try to overturn the ruling by the Hueytown Park and Rec
Board that anyone playing at our park must reside in the City of Hueytown.

This ruling will hurt not only the number of girls that play at our park, but
the quality of the play that the rest will get.  Some years there is only enough
for 2 teams in some age groups.  Now there may not be enough to play.

Do we really want to tell kids that just want to play ball, that they can't!

Come to the park tonight and sign our petition!!

Opening Day Events

10am - Parade
Floats in place and ready to  go at this time

11am - Opening Ceremonies
At Hueytown High gym

1pm - Games Start
Opening Games will not count - games 1 hour later to allow time to get your food
and eat.

The newest dates will always be on the website.  Check back often to get the
most up to date news.  The Top Right sidebar has a place that  says Field
Conditions.  This will be updated from the field as soon as a rainout has been
determined.  Please check there as well as with your COACH for rainout news. 
Remember the games are ALWAYS on unless you are contacted.

2011 Registration Dates

Saturday January   22nd  10-2

Saturday January   29th   10-2

Saturday February 5th     10-2


Location Allison-Bonnett Park upstairs Press box

Tryouts, Saturday, February 12th

 Feb. 12, 2011

Age Groups     Time
6U and 8U        12 pm
10U and 12U     2 pm
14U and 18U     4 pm
 
If you plan to register this day please be there 30 min before you scheduled
time.

Any question you may contact Jamie at 617-8318

If you have ever wanted to coach, now is the time to come forward and volunteer!

We have more 6U, 8U, and 10U teams than we've had in a while, but no one to
coach them!

All coaches are volunteers so if you have the time, please call Jamie Franklin
(617-8318)and let him know you'll be willing to coach!

The girls need your time!

Don't forget tryouts on Saturday.  Tryouts are mandatory, those players who
don't try out go into a stack for a blind draw.  Please make sure your player
gets to tryouts at their assigned time below:

Feb. 12, 2011

Age Groups     Time

6U and 8U        12 pm

10U and 12U     2 pm

14U and 18U     4 pm

If you plan to register this day please be there 30 min before your scheduled
time

Any question you may contact Jamie at 617-8318

Spring Registration!

January 21st, January 28th and February 4th
10am - 2pm

At Allison Bonnett Park above the Concession Stand!

Put these dates on you calendar!

The Hueytown Fastpitch Softball Board would like to anounce that this Saturday
is our final Saturday of registration for the 2012 season!

We will be having registration at the park from 10am to 2pm.

One question they will be asking is if your daughter plays travel ball.  The
reason for this is our new sanction organization, USSSA, will be having All
Stars in two forms, National League and American League.  One will allow travel
ball players the other doesn't.  So if your daughter is on any roster in 2012
then she would be able to play in one league but not the other.

The park is just trying to get straight on how to handle this.

Don't be offended by the question nor wonder if your daughter can play.  She can
and we are ready to kick off the season!

So let's play ball!