Just a reminder that Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a board meeting at 6:30 pm at Green Mill Restaurant.  The primary agenda item is the election of officers. 

The agenda and the minutes from the July board meeting are attached below. 

We hope to see several of you there tonight. 

Thank you,
Karen Everson
Secretary

Agenda 2017-09-13.docx

Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 7-24-2017.docx

We wanted to pass on some great camp/clinic info from UWEC.  Most of these are for softball, but the hitting for players and coaches are for both baseball and softball. 

Richard Schenck from Hitting Illustrated will be putting on the hitting camp.  He is a professional hitting instructor who works with dozens of professional hitters from the pros through the minor leagues. His most famous current student is Yankee’s outfielder Aaron Judge.

Please follow the link below for more information and to register for any of the camps/clinics.

http://www.blugolds.com/camps/201516/Softball_Camps_-_Clinics

Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 pm at Green Mill Restaurant on 2703 Craig Road. 

The main order of business at the September 13th meeting will be the election of officers.  The following officer nominations will be made:   

President - Kris Chapman
Co- Vice-President - Jeremy Berg and Amy Miller
Treasurer - Erin Dayton
Secretary - Karen Everson
Equipment Officer - Lane Gibbons
Tournament Director - Open

We are seeking one or two people to serve as Tournament Director for the coming year.  If interested or would like more information on the position please contact Kris Chapman at kchapman@ecasd.us or reply to this email. 

Finally, we would like to thank Doug Hayes who has served as the Tournament Director for the past several years.  Even though Doug's daughters have not played softball for several years, Doug cared about the success of our organization and stepped forward to serve in this vital role.  Under Doug's leadership, Eau Claire Fastpitch hosted the 50th Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic tournament in 2016 with a record 92 teams.  Thank you Doug for all that you have done! 

We hope everyone is enjoying the last of their summer.  There are some wonderful training opportunities coming up in the area that we wanted to make sure everyone is aware of. 

Seymour is offering a Fall Ball program in September and October.  Registration closes on August 31.  Please see their website for additional information.   

http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=seymourballclub

The UWEC Blugolds are also offering a series of camps/clinics this fall and winter, including 2 hitting camps in September with Richard Schenck, a professional hitting instructor from Hitting Illustrated.  Please visit the following website for additional information. 

http://www.blugolds.com/camps/201516/Softball_Camps_-_Clinics

As a reminder, Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a board meeting tomorrow on Monday, July 24th at 6:30 pm at Green Mill Restaurant on 2703 Craig Road.

The meeting agenda and the minutes from the last meeting on May 10th are included below.  We hope to see you at the meeting! 

Agenda 2017-07-24.docx

Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 5-10-2017.docx

Both of our 10u and 12u Fury teams took 3rd place in last weekend's tournament in Altoona (July 14-16).  Also, our 14u league team took 2nd place in the League tournament this past Wednesday (July 19).  Congratulations teams!   

2017 10u Fury team

12u 2017 Fury team

14u 2nd place Gold division League tournament

Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a board meeting on Monday, July 24th at 6:30 pm at Green Mill Restaurant.  We encourage everyone to attend and share their ideas and thoughts.   An agenda will be emailed out and posted on our website www.eauclairefastpitch.com by the weekend. 

We wanted to share a neat story that came from our 14u Fury team that was playing a tournament in Mankato this past weekend. 

So on National Canada Day, we played a team from Winnipeg and after the game they gave all of our girls Canadian Flags, pins, socks, and Canadian candy.  We have some great neighbors to our north!!!

Congratulations to the 12u Eau Claire Hawks who won the league championship in the Gold division last night.  Well done ladies and coaches!  We are very happy for you! 

First off, a big thank you to everyone who helped with the tournament this weekend whether it be with set-up, tear-down, concessions, site management, or any of the hundreds of other things that happen behind the scenes in a tournament.  This tournament would not have been possible without the support of the entire organization and the old adage of many hands make light work is never more appropriate than at events like these.    

Secondly, congratulations to our 10u and 12u Fury teams for their successes this past weekend.  The 10u Fury team took 3rd place in the Silver Division, and the 12u Fury team earned Bronze Division Champions.  Congratulations to both teams! 

10u Fury - Silver Division 3rd Place

12u Fury - Bronze Division Champions  

Also, thank you to everyone who has signed up to work concessions during the tournament.  Unfortunately we still have some gaps in coverage.  If you haven't signed up yet or would be willing to work an extra shift, please use the link below. 

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E084AA5AF2BA2F49-eauclaire

Finally good luck to the 10u and 12u teams this week in the league tournament.  Also hats off to the 14u Fury team for winning Consolation Championship at the Seymour tournament this past weekend.  Great job ladies! 

The Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic tournament is a little over a week away (June 23-25)!  As a reminder, please plan to attend the tournament planning meeting on Sunday, June 18 at 7 pm at the Jeffers Park pavilion.  Coaches, board members, concession coordinators, site coordinators, and anyone looking to contribute to a great tournament should plan to attend. 

The Eau Claire Fastpitch Tournament is a little more than 2 weeks away (June 23-25).  Please mark your calendars to attend a tournament planning meeting on Sunday, June 18 at 7 pm at the Jeffers Park pavilion.  Coaches, board members, concession coordinators, site coordinators, and anyone looking to contribute to a great tournament should plan to attend. 

Also as reminder, we are asking families to donate 2 12-packs of soda to sell at concessions during the tournament.  Please donate either Coke or Pepsi products.  Donations can be dropped off at the Indoor Practice Facility (behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1) or coordinated through your team parent.  (Donations can be dropped off at the Indoor Practice Facility between 8-5 weekdays or left outside the door if no one is there.)   

Finally, please remember to sign up for your tournament volunteer shifts.  All league families with players 10u and up are expected to work 2 shifts during the tournament.  Families with players for both league and Fury are expected to work 3 shifts for the tournament.  Families not working the tournament will have their check for the tournament participation fee cashed.  To sign-up for the tournament, please access the link below or go to the homepage of our website www.eauclairefastpitch.com:   

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E084AA5AF2BA2F49-eauclaire

Oops, the wrong link was sent in the original email.  Please use the below link! 

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E084AA5AF2BA2F49-eauclaire

The Eau Claire Fastpitch tournament is less than a month away (June 23-25).  This year's tournament will host 60+ teams ranging from 10u - 18u and will be played in 4 different locations (University Fields, Carson Park, North High School, and Jeffers Park).  This is a big undertaking and we need your help.

1) We ask that families donate 2 12-packs of soda (or more) to sell at concessions during the tournament.  Please donate either Coke or Pepsi products.  Donations can be dropped off at the Indoor Practice Facility (behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1) or coordinated through your team parent. 

2) All league families with players 10u and up are expected to work 2 shifts during the tournament.  Families with girls playing both league and Fury are expected to work 3 shifts for the tournament.  Families not working the tournament will have their check for the tournament participation fee cashed.  To sign-up for the tournament, please access the link below or go to the homepage of our website www.eauclairefastpitch.com: 
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30E084AA5AF2BA2F49-eauclaire

The tournament is not only a great way to showcase our league and our city but it also helps offset costs for operating our league.  Thank you in advance for your donations!

The Eau Claire Fastpitch tournament is less than a month away (June 23-25).  This year's tournament will host 60+ teams ranging from 10u - 18u and will be played in 4 different locations (University Fields, Carson Park, North High School, and Jeffers Park).  This is a big undertaking and we need your help.

1) We ask that families donate 2 12-packs of soda (or more) to sell at concessions during the tournament.  Please donate either Coke or Pepsi products.  Donations can be dropped off at the Indoor Practice Facility (behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1) or coordinated through your team parent. 

2) All league families with players 10u and up are expected to work 2 shifts during the tournament.  Families with girls playing both league and Fury are expected to work 3 shifts for the tournament.  Families not working the tournament will have their check for the tournament participation fee cashed.  To sign-up for the tournament, please access the link below or go to the homepage of our website www.eauclairefastpitch.com: 
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094caaab23a31-concessions1

The tournament is not only a great way to showcase our league and our city but it also helps offset costs for operating our league.  Thank you in advance for your donations!

8u games at Jeffers Park are canceled for tonight, Wednesday May 17th due to the weather.

The Nationals are going to try to get their games in starting at 5pm so if you are signed up to work in the concession stand, concessions will still be open.  This can change if there is more weather that moves into the area. 

Good morning,

They are still looking for a few more volunteers to work concessions at Jeffers Park tonight, Friday, May 12.  If you are available, please consider helping.  To sign-up, please use the following link. 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a094caaab23a31-concessions1

As a reminder, all families are asked to work 1 shift (or more if you like!) at Jeffers Park Concessions.  Once the shift is worked, families will have their Player Participation Fee returned to them.

Thank you!

Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a board meeting on Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm at Green Mill Restaurant.  The agenda and the minutes from last month's meeting are included in the links below.  We encourage everyone to attend and share their ideas and thoughts. 

Agenda 2017-05-10.docx

Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 4-12-2017.docx

As a reminder we will have a pitching clinic tomorrow, Sunday April 30th at the Indoor Practice Facility.  Pitching clinic for 8u & 10u players will be from 2:30-3:30 pm, and the pitching clinic for 12u & 14u players will be from 3:45-5:00 pm.  No registration necessary. 

The Indoor Practice Facility is located behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1 on Eau Claire's west side

As a reminder we will have a pitching clinic tomorrow, Sunday April 23rd at the Indoor Practice Facility.  Pitching clinic for 8u & 10u players will be from 2:30-3:30 pm, and the pitching clinic for 12u & 14u players will be from 3:45-5:00 pm.  No registration necessary. 

The Indoor Practice Facility is located behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1 on Eau Claire's west side.

BASKET FUNDRAISER!!!  Part of the Opening Day celebration at Jeffers Park on Saturday, April 22^nd will be a “Basket Fundraiser Raffle”.  We are asking families to donate a prize that we could use as part of the raffle…it could be a gift card to someplace or an actual prize item.  We would like to have at least a few baskets for the raffle, to make it a little more enticing for the participants.  Please give your donations to your daughter’s coach before next Wednesday, April 19^th so we have time to get things organized.

Thank you!
Jeffers Park Committee

Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a board meeting tomorrow, April 12th at 6:30 pm at Green Mill Restaurant on 2703 Craig Road.  Attached are the minutes from the March 15th meeting and an agenda for tomorrow's meeting.  Everyone is welcome to attend and share ideas/feedback.

Agenda 2017-04-12.docx

Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 3-15-2017.docx

The following is a list of upcoming events, which can also be found on the home page on our website http://www.eauclairefastpitch.com   Also be sure to like our facebook page at Eau Claire Fastpitch.

Wed, April 12  6:30 pm      Board Meeting at Green Mill Restaurant
Sat, April 22                       Opening Day for 8u, 10u, and 12u divisions
Sun, April 23  2:30-3:30     8u & 10u Pitching Clinic at Indoor Practice Facility
Sun, April 23  3:45-5:00    12u & 14u Pitching Clinic at Indoor Practice Facility
Sun, April 30  2:30-3:30     8u & 10u Pitching Clinic at Indoor Practice Facility
Sun, April 30  3:45-5:00    12u & 14u Pitching Clinic at Indoor Practice Facility

REMINDERS…

Sunday, April 9^th 12-1pm Pitching Clinic for 8u and 10u players at the Indoor Practice Facility

Sunday, April 9^th 2-4pm Umpire Clinic for all 12u and older players at the Indoor Practice Facility

OPENING DAY AT JEFFERS PARK

This event will be held with the National League on Saturday, April 22^nd.

More information coming soon, but please plan to have team pictures sometime between 10am-12pm.

Opening ceremony will be at 12pm.

Eau Claire Fastpitch games will be at 1pm.

Additional dates have been scheduled for the pitching clinic.  Please see dates & times below.  As a reminder there will be a clinic this Sunday from 2-4 pm for any players 12u and older interested in learning to become an umpire.  All clinics will be at the Indoor Practice Facility Located behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1 on Eau Claire's west side.   

Pitching Clinic
Sunday, April 9th  12-1 pm   8u & 10u players

Sunday, April 23rd  2:30-3:30 pm   8u & 10u players
Sunday, April 23rd  3:45-5:00 pm   12u & 14u players

Sunday, April 30th  2:30-3:30 pm   8u & 10u players
Sunday, April 30th  3:45-5:00 pm   12u & 14u players

Umpire Clinic
Sunday, April 9th  2-4 pm   players 12u & older

FYI - We have added a list of upcoming events to our home page on our website.  Please check it out at http://www.eauclairefastpitch.com   Also be sure to like our facebook page at Eau Claire Fastpitch.

We will be offering a pitching clinic this Sunday, April 2nd for players at the 8u, 10u, 12u, and 14u age levels.  The clinic will be held at the Indoor Practice Facility located behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Building 1.  The times for each age group are as follows: 
              8u and 10u clinic           4-5 pm
              12u and 14u clinic         5-6 pm

Depending on interest, additional clinics may be scheduled. 

FYI - We have added a list of upcoming events to our home page on our website.  Please check it out at http://www.eauclairefastpitch.com   Also be sure to like our facebook page at Eau Claire Fastpitch.

Due to a change in the instructor's schedule, the umpire clinic is being moved to Sunday, April 9th from 2-4 pm.  The clinic is for players ages 12u and older and will be held at the Indoor Practice Facility located behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Building 1.  We hope to see several girls there! 

FYI - We have added a list of upcoming events to our home page on our website.  Please check it out at http://www.eauclairefastpitch.com   Also be sure to like our facebook page at Eau Claire Fastpitch.

This is a reminder that we will be organizing equipment tonight at the Indoor Practice Facility starting at 6 pm.  If you are interested in helping, please stop by. The Indoor Practice Facility is located behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1 on Eau Claire's west side.

Also if you have any gently used bats, gloves, and cleats and are willing to donate to the league, please drop items off tonight from 6-7 pm at the Indoor Practice Facility.    

A few people will be meeting next Monday, March 27th at the Indoor Practice Facility to organize equipment for the start of the season.  If interested in helping please come at 6 pm. 

Eau Claire Fastpitch will also be collecting gently used bats, gloves, and cleats.  If you have anything that you would like to donate to the league, please drop items off next Monday from 6-7 pm at the Indoor Practice Facility.  

Finally, preparations are underway for Opening Day for the 8u, 10u, and 12u teams, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 22 (backup date Saturday, April 29).  Please mark your calendars and look for more information to be distributed in the coming weeks.  Tentative plans are for the teams to scrimmage a few innings and have team pictures taken.  Eau Claire Fastpitch clothing will also be available on-site for purchase. 

As an update, coaches for the 8u, 10u, and 12u teams will contact players right after Spring Break with team information. 

We hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break and safe travels if you are heading out of town.   

Good morning, this is a quick reminder that Eau Claire Fastpitch will be having a Board meeting tonight at 6:30 pm at Green Mill Restaurant (2703 Craig Road).  Everyone is welcome to attend and share their ideas.

Attached are minutes from the last Board meeting and the agenda for tonight's meeting. 

Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 2-22-2017.docx
Agenda 2017-03-15.docx  

This is a reminder that Fury travel team try-outs will be this Sunday, March 12th at the Eau Claire Sport Warehouse.  The try-outs will be by age group with 14u from 11:15 am - 12:15 pm; 12u from 12:30-1:30 pm; and 10u from 1:45-2:45 pm.  There is no try-out for 16u - just mail in your registration form. 

The Fury registration form can be found on our website http://www.eauclairefastpitch.com/ 

Also remember that this weekend is the start of Daylight Savings Team so set your clocks ahead to be on time for try-outs! 

Good news!  The open gyms at the Indoor Practice Facility will continue one more week.  Here is the remaining schedule:

Tuesday, March 7          5:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, March 9         5:30-7:00 pm
Monday, March 13         5:30-7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 14        5:30-7:30 pm     
Thursday, March 16       5:30-7:30 pm          

Also Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 pm at Green Mill Restaurant.  (We have reserved the separate room next to the restaurant.)  For those at the last Board Meeting, please note the change in location.  Everyone is welcome to attend and share your ideas.  We expect to have the meeting agenda and minutes from last month's meeting posted by the weekend on our website. 

Finally, with the start of the new season comes the challenges of making sure we have a good email distribution for your player.  If you have any changes to the  email address we have in our contacts, please reply to this email. 

Thank you!

Thank you to all the 8u, 10u, and 12u parents and players that came to the clinic today.  It was good to see all of the girls working hard at their hitting, catching, and fielding. 

We are still accepting registrations for the 2017 season, so it is not too late to turn yours in but do it soon!  Forms can be found at the home page on our website  http://www.eauclairefastpitch.com

Coaches will be meeting later this week to discuss teams and we expect all players to be notified of their teams around the spring break timeframe. 

This is the last week for the open gyms at our Indoor Practice Facility.  Open gyms this week will be on Monday 7:30-9 pm, Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm, and Thursday 5:30-7 pm. 

Finally, Fury travel tournament team try-outs will be held next Sunday, March 12 at Eau Claire Sport Warehouse.  If interested, the registration form can be found at the home page on our website. Try-out times for 10u, 12u, and 14u is as follows:

14u            11:15 am to 12:15 pm
12u            12:30 - 1:30 pm
10u              1:45 - 2:45 pm

Just a quick reminder that league try-outs are tomorrow, Sunday, March 5th at the Eau Claire Sport Warehouse.  The Eau Claire Sport Warehouse is located at 2983 11th Street in Eau Claire. 

Try-out times are as follows: 
12 and under   11:30 am - 12:30 pm
10 and under   12:45 - 1:45 pm
8 and under      2:00 - 3:00 pm

There is no try-out tomorrow for 14 and under and the high school division.  Just return your registration forms. 

If you haven't returned your registration forms yet -- no problem.  Just bring them with you tomorrow. 

We hope to see everyone there!   

Good morning,

The Board of Directors will be having a meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm at Milwaukee Burger.  Everyone is welcome to come and share their ideas. The agenda for the meeting is listed below.  The minutes from the January 31 meeting are also attached. Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 1-31-2017.docx

We are looking for sponsors for our league teams.  If you know of a business that may be interested, please contact our President Kris Chapman at kchapman@ecasd.us or Vice-Presidents Amy Miller at amycavanaugh2010@hotmail.com  or Jeremy Berg at bergfive@att.net

Finally, the indoor practice facility will be open for a couple more weeks.  If your daughter hasn't made it yet, come check it out!  Open hours until March 9th are: 

Mondays  7:30-9 pm
Tuesdays  5:30-7:30 pm
Thursdays  5:30-7 pm

Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Agenda
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Milwaukee Burger
2620 E. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire 
  

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Approve Minutes from January 31, 2017 Meeting

3. Treasurer’s Report

4. League Items for Discussion
   a.  Tryout/clinic (who is helping, information to be discussed, anything at indoor practice facility?)
   b.  Registrations received
   c.  Advertising
   d.  Opening day preparation  
   e.  League sponsors and fee (coordinator?)
   f.  Annual meeting (bylaw change?) 

5. Fury Items for Discussion
   a.  Fees
   b.  Apparel (coordinator?)
   

6. Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic

7. Other Items    
   a.  Set next meeting date
   

8. Adjourn

Good morning,

The registration form for the Eau Claire Fury tournament travel team has been posted on the home page of our website www.eauclairefastpitch.com.  Try-outs for the Fury team will be Sunday, March 12th.  Teams are available at the 10u, 12u, 14u, and 16u age levels. 

Also as a reminder, we do have open gyms running through March 9th at our Indoor Practice Facility which is located behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street.  The Indoor Practice Facility is open the following days and times. 

Mondays  7:30-9 pm
Tuesdays  5:30-7:30 pm
Thursdays 5:30-7 pm

Thank you!

As a reminder, the Indoor Practice Facility will be open tonight from 5:30-7pm.

The Indoor Practice Facility will be open each week until March 9th on the following days

Monday 7:30-9 pm
Tuesday 5:30-7:30 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 5:30-7 pm

The Indoor Practice Facility will be closed on Wednesdays until further notice.  We are sorry for any inconvenience.

The Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 pm at Milwaukee Burger.  Because of the Board Meeting, the Indoor Practice Facility will be open from 5-6:15 pm next Tuesday.  Everyone is welcome to attend. 

Due to the Board meeting, the Indoor Practice Facility will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, January 24th, from 5-6:15 pm.  This is a one week change only.  Hours for all other Tuesdays will be 5:30-7:30 pm. 

The minutes from the December 11th Board meeting are attached.
Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 12-11-2016.docx  

Additionally the Board will meet this coming Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30 pm at Milwaukee Burger.  The agenda for that meeting is listed below.  Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Finally, Eau Claire Fastpitch has a Facebook page.  Please like us at Eau Claire Fastpitch.   

Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Agenda
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 6:30 pm
Milwaukee Burger
2620 E. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire 
 

1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approve Minutes from December 11, 2016 Meeting
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. League Items for Discussion
   1. Indoor practice facility (schedule, etc.)
   2. Try-Out/Clinic preparation (information that needs to be addressed with parents, etc.)
   3. Opening day?
   4. Annual meeting
5. Fury Items for Discussion
   1. Possible tournament dates
6. Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic
   1. Update?
   2. Volunteer hours
7. Other Items
   1. Set next meeting date
8. Adjourn

The indoor practice facility will be open starting this Monday, January 16th.  It is at the same spot as previous years, behind Nestle at 1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1 on Eau Claire's west side.

Open gyms will be
Mondays 7:30 - 9 pm
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Wednesdays 5:30 - 7 pm
Thursdays 5:30 - 7 pm 

Open gyms will run from January 16 - March 9 and is a great opportunity to work on skills and beat the winter blues! 

League registration is also open.  Please see the attached flyer.  League 2017 Flyer Final to ECASD.pdf

League registration/clinic will be held Sunday, March 5th and Fury try-out will be Sunday, March 12th.  Both will be held at Eau Claire Sport Warehouse.

Finally Eau Claire Fastpitch has a Facebook page.  Please like us at Eau Claire Fastpitch. 

Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a board meeting on Sunday, December 11 at 4 pm at 3733 Oak Knoll Drive.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Attached is a draft agenda.  Minutes from the November 13th meeting are also attached.

Agenda 2016-12-11.docx
Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 11-13-2016.docx

Please note that tryout dates for the 2017 season have been set.  League tryouts will be Sunday, March 5, 2017.  Fury tryouts will be Sunday, March 12, 2017.  More information will be communicated in the coming months.

Thank you,
Karen Everson, Secretary  

There will be a meeting of the Eau Claire Fastpitch Board this coming Sunday (November 13th) at 4 pm at 3733 Oak Knoll Drive, Eau Claire.  All parents and coaches are welcome and encouraged to attend.

A tentative agenda and a link to the minutes from the September 25th meeting follow:   
Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 9-25-2016.docx

Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Agenda
Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 4 pm
3733 Oak Knoll Drive, Eau Claire

1.  Call Meeting to Order

2.  Approve Minutes from September 25, 2016 Meeting 

3.  Treasurer’s Report
     a.  Donation to Jeffers

4.  League Matters
     a.  Player participation fees
     b.  Required volunteer hours and volunteer positions
     c.  Tryout dates and communication
     d.  Off-season training/indoor practice facility
     e.  Trailer storage

5.  Fury Matters
     a.  Tryout dates and communication

6.  Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic  

7.  Other Items
     a.  Set Next Meeting Date

8.  Adjourn

UWEC Softball Coach Leslie Huntington will be hosting a hitting and pitching camp at The Sport Warehouse.  The first session starts tomorrow, November 1.  Please see the flyers below for more information.  
 

Good progress was made on the playground installation today.  Work will continue at 7 am on Friday.  Join us if you can! 

Thank you

There has been a change of plans for the playground installation.  We are in need of help installing the playground at Jeffers Park beginning today at 2:00.  We'll work until dark so please come if you can and stay as long as you can. 

A communication will be sent at the end of day regarding work plans for tomorrow (Friday).   

Thank you!

At long last, the playground at Jeffers Road Park will be installed this Friday (September 30).  Community members are being asked to help with the installation.  Work will begin on Friday at 7 am.  If you are able to work just a few hours on Friday or won't be able to come until later, any help would be much appreciated. 

Thank you,
Eau Claire Fastpitch    

Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Agenda
Sunday, September 25, 2016 at 6 pm
Steve Nick’s home
3903 Scotch Pine Ct, Eau Claire  

1. Call Meeting to Order 
2. Election of Officers

   Officer Slate:
   President                                      Kris Chapman
   Co- Vice-President                       Jeremy Berg and Amy Miller
   Co- Treasurer                              Tanya and Nate Scherf
   Secretary                                      Karen Everson
   Equipment Officer                        Lane Gibbons
   Tournament Director                    Doug Hayes
   
   Other Board Serving Roles:
   Past-President                              Steve Nick
   Team Parent Coordinator             Patti Gibbons
   Concessions Co-Chair                  Still Needed (let us know if interested) 
   

3. Approve Minutes from July 27, 2016 Meeting
4. Treasurer’s Report
   1. Donation to Jeffers (if any)
5. Other League Matters
   1. Indoor Practice Facility Options
   2. Jeffers Park Playground Installation 
6. Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic – 2017 Tournament 
7. Other Items
   1. Set Next Meeting Date 
8. Adjourn

Thanks,
Karen Everson 
Secretary   

This is a reminder that we'll be having a board meeting tomorrow at 6 pm at Steve Nick's home (3903 Scotch Pine Ct, Eau Claire).  All are welcome to attend and provide input, even if not on the Board.  An updated agenda is attached. 

Agenda 2016-07-27.docx

Thank you,
Karen Everson, Secretary

The 11-year old state baseball tournament will be hosted in Eau Claire starting this Saturday, July 23 and running through Thursday, July 28 at Jeffers Park.  The Eau Claire Nationals have asked that our families help in any way that we can.  The link below has opportunities to work in concessions, pitch counter, score book, announcer, and score board. 

You may ask why our softball organization should help with a baseball tournament.  There are a couple of reasons why besides getting to watch some good baseball.  Eau Claire Fastpitch benefits from the concessions operations at Jeffers Park, and secondly the Nationals helped us out greatly in concessions during our own softball tournament in June when we were short.   

Thank you for your consideration!   

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0C49AFA628A7FD0-nationals 

Good Evening,

We will have an Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Meeting on Wednesday, July 27 at 6 pm at the home of our president, Steve Nick (address is 3903 Scotch Pine Ct, Eau Claire).  We encourage all to attend, even if not on the Board.  As I'm sure you have heard many times this season, all of those on the Board have daughters that play at the High School, 14u levels, or not even in the league at all.  Attending the meeting will be a great no-obligation way to learn more about the league operations, share your ideas on how to make the league better, and see if you have interest in helping out the league going forward.  The meeting agenda is listed below as well as the minutes from the May 22nd meeting. 

Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Agenda
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 6 pm
Steve Nick’s home
3903 Scotch Pine Ct, Eau Claire 

1. Approve Minutes from May 22, 2016 Meeting 
2. Treasurer’s Report 
3. Recap of Prior Season – Items to Continue; Opportunities to Improve
   1. League
   2. Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic 
4. Other League Matters
   1. Fall Ball Program
   2. Year-End Picnic
   3. Indoor Practice Facility Options
5. Jeffers Park
   1. Concessions
   2. Playground installation  
6. Discuss new officers for upcoming season
7. Other Items
8. Set Next Meeting
   
   Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 5-22-2016.docx

Thank you,
Karen Everson, Secretary

Congratulations once again to the 10u and 12u Eau Claire Fury teams for their successes this past weekend at the Altoona Classic Fastpitch Tournament.  The 10u team took 3rd place in their division and the 12u team brought home 1st place.  Once again, great job ladies and coaches! 

Also for those who might have missed it on Facebook, the third photo below is of the 12u Eau Claire Fury team and the Manley Heat A team.  The teams played each other in the 12u Gold Championship game a few weeks ago in our own Eau Claire tournament.  Manley won the game but upon learning that this was Eau Claire Fury's first gold championship game they asked to have a photo of both teams with their medals.  What a great show of sportsmanship from the Manley team and what a great accomplishment by the 12u Fury team to make it to that level in the tournament.

10u Eau Claire Fury - 3rd place Altoona Classic tournament
 

12u Eau Claire Fury - 1st place Altoona Classic tournament 

12u Eau Claire Fury - 2nd place Gold Division Eau Claire Classic tournament

Congratulations to the 12u Hawks for their 1st place finish in the 12u Gold Division.  Also congratulations to the 10u Sunbirds on their 2nd place finish in the 10u Silver Division.  Great job ladies and coaches!  You have made Eau Claire Fastpitch very proud!

Eau Claire Hawks - Champions 12u Gold Division

Eau Claire Sunbirds - 2nd Place 10u Silver Division 

Good Luck 10u Sunbirds and 12u Hawks!

The Sunbirds are playing in the 10u Silver Division Championship game at 6pm Thursday (tomorrow) on Seymour Field #2. 

The Hawks are playing in the 12u Gold Division Championship game at 8pm Thursday (tomorrow) on Seymour Field #1.  

Come cheer them on if you can!  

Congratulations to the following raffle winners from yesterday's 5pm drawing!

DeMarini bat- Wally Duerkop

Pandora bracelet - Meleina Sega

Shoe Doctor- Derek Johnson and Scott Thesing-Ritter

Sports Warehouse - Kayla Henning, Schwendinger, Chapman, Kromenauer

Scheels - Anna Nick, Christa Berg, Kristine Berg

Green Mill - Winkelmann, Emily Walker

TGI Friday - Mike Klugtuedt, Pam Hermodson

$10 Concession Certificates for our league concessions at Jeffers or University (valid only at this tournament) Hayes, Everson, Bembrister, Miller, Schmitdtkes, Maas, Dayton, Benike, Write, Lokken

The 50th Eau Claire Classic Fastpitch Tournament kicks off in just a few hours.  This tournament will feature 92 teams and over 450 games across 6 different field locations (Wheaton, Altoona, North, University, Jeffers, and Carson Park).  If you are able, please come out to watch great games at all age levels, have some good food, and enjoy a fantastic tournament.

Raffle Tickets - If you haven't done so already, make sure to turn in your raffle tickets at University Fields for a chance to win some great prizes.  The raffle drawing will take place at 5 pm on Saturday. 

Volunteer Shifts - Please remember the volunteer shifts that you have signed up for.  Generally you should be receiving an email reminder via Sign Up Genius; if you do not see an email reminder, you can double check your shifts at the following link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4ca8ae22a57-50th   Thank you in advance for everyone's work on the tournament.  It is a good thing for our league and our community!

The 50th Annual Eau Claire Fastpitch Classis is this weekend and help is needed to make it a success!   

Helpers Needed at 2PM Wednesday (Tomorrow) at the Indoor Practice Facility
Doug (our Tournament Director) is in need of 4-6 people to assist…
      -loading the trailer with tents and tarps
      -organizing concession stand supplies
      -organizing the site coordinator binders
      -anything else that may need attention ?

Pop Donations are Needed ASAP
Every league family has been asked to deliver at least one 12 pack of pop to the Indoor Practice Facility. Please do this ASAP.  Thank you!

Workers Needed
There are still many open volunteer time slots for the tournament…please work extra shifts if you can.  The link to signup is http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4ca8ae22a57-50th

Indoor Practice Facility
1001 Harris Street

Thank you again

This is a reminder to only park in the lot or along the sides of the access roads at Jeffers.  There should be no parking on the grass outside the fences. 

Also, please be sure to sign up for concessions at Jeffers.  There have not been many workers the last few nights and everyone's help is needed to make this is a success.  The link to the sign-up is as follows. 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49afa628a7fd0-concessions

Thank you! 

Congratulations to the 10u and 12u Fury teams on their 3rd place finishes at the Shelby tournament this past weekend.  That is no easy task.  Great job ladies and coaches! 

10u Fury team - 3rd place Shelby tournament

12u Fury team - 3rd place Shelby tournament

Good evening,

ATTN PARENTS

Its that time of year again.

Preparations are underway for the 50th annual Eau Claire Fastpitch Softball Classic presented by Eau Claire Fastpitch and the Eau Claire Fury.

As in the past we are asking all families to donate Soda and Water to this years tournament. For the sodas we use cans only of Coke and Pepsi products. For water,  we need 12oz bottles. Please avoid purchasing water with the Gordys label on it. We have a new sponsor for the concession stand in Festival Foods and we want to show them support.

All donations can be brought to the practice center, Florisin is open till 4:30 Monday thru Friday and there is a pallet inside that will have space for your donation.

Also don't forget to sign up for your volunteer spots. We have lots of spots available at all locations

Good morning,

Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a board meeting on Sunday, May 22nd from 4-5 pm at Steve Nick's house, 3903 Scotch Pine Ct, Eau Claire.  Because of the athletic code signing for fall sports that evening at the Eau Claire high schools, the meeting will promptly end by 5 pm. 

The agenda is attached.  The minutes from the April 10th meeting are also attached.  Everyone is encouraged to attend, especially coaches and team parents. 

Any comments, concerns, suggestions are also welcome.  If you have any and are not able to attend the meeting, please feel free to email.  Our league will only get stronger the more people that are involved. 

Thank you,

Karen Everson, Secretary

Agenda 2016-05-22.pdf

Eau Claire Fastpitch Minutes 4-10-2016.pdf

League families,

A $100 participation fee was collected at time of registration with the expectation that families will volunteer 4 hours at the Jeffers Park concession stand and volunteer 6 hours at the Eau Claire Classic Fastpitch Tournament.  Following service, the $100 check will be destroyed. 

Below are 2 links that families can use to sign up to volunteer. 

• Jeffers Park Concessions (4 hours required)  

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c49afa628a7fd0-concessions

• Tournament Volunteers (two 3-hour shifts required if playing league; three 3-hour shifts required if playing league and Fury)  

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4ca8ae22a57-50th

Please discuss with your team parent or email with concerns or questions.

Thank you,

Karen Everson, Secretary

Exciting times for Eau Claire Fastpitch and girls softball in Eau Claire!  After over two years of hard work to make this possible, Jeffers Park will open for field use next Thursday, May 19.  That evening we will have team photos, and our 8u and 10u teams are welcome and encouraged to scrimmage following on the new fields.  A press release will be issued, and it is likely media will be present.  It you can’t make it, watch for us and the Nationals on Channels 13 and 18 at 6 and 10 p.m.  Our regular schedule will adjust to Jeffers Park the following week.  For specific information, please check with your coach or team parent.  Know that the park is new and while the fields are ready, the project is not yet complete.  Also, we need additional funding so please respond to the matching fund drive presently underway.  With the project still in progress that means grading and landscaping is not done, so it could be muddy walking to fields although the City Parks and Rec Department hopes to have wood chip paths to the fields on a temporary basis.  There are not yet bleachers so bring lawn chairs if you want to sit while watching your daughter’s game.  The pavilion is complete and we expect concession operations led this year by the Nationals to be open starting May 19.  Thank Jen Souba when you see her; she is the concessions manager and is moving all the existing equipment and food supplies of the Nationals over to Jeffers Park.  We will need to sign up for volunteer shifts to assist with concessions.  Completing shifts for league and the Eau Claire Classic is necessary to return the parent participation fee.   Speaking of the Classic, expect a press release and coverage to follow on the good news that the tournament is full with 96 teams, the largest ever!  Lots going on, hope many good things going on with your daughter’s team as well.  Hope to see you at the ballpark soon.

Good morning,

The following schedule has been set for team photos on Thursday, May 19th. 

5:30 - 8u Robins
5:45 - 8u Flamingos
6:00 - 10u Bluejays
6:15 - 10u Meadowlarks
6:30 - 10u Sunbirds
6:45 - 12u Hawks
7:00 - 12u Eagles

Please be there on time so we can keep to the schedule. 

Thank you!   

Sharp Photo_Sports Pictures Order Form.pdf

Team Photos are scheduled for May 19 at Jeffers Park beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Photographs will be taken by team by Sharp Photo for all 8u, 10u, and 12u teams.  An order form is attached and print versions will be distributed through team parents soon.  We expect teams to be scheduled in order from youngest to the older leagues.  There are no present plans for team photographs for our 14u and high school teams as they will not yet be playing league games and we anticipated that parents would be able to order middle or high school team photos.  If there is a desire for photos for 14u or high school, please let your team parent know.  At 8u, 10u, and 12u please look for exact times from team parents and possible associated scrimmages following photos from coaches if Jeffers park fields are playable by then - and we hope they will be.

Steve Nick

 Sharp Photo_Sports Pictures Order Form.pdf

Any 12u girls interested in playing on a 12u Fury team this summer and you have not already registered, please contact Kris Chapman this week (kchapman@ecasd.us). We are close to having enough players for two teams, so please contact Kris if interested.

Thank you!

As a reminder, the following are happening today: 

1) There will be board meeting today at 5 pm at the Indoor Practice Facility (1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1).  All are welcome to attend.   

2) For anyone 12U and older and interested in umpiring, there is a free clinic today at Eau Claire Sport Warehouse from noon - 3 pm.

3) For anyone interested, Eau Claire Fastpitch Clothing is available to order on the Chippewa Valley Sporting Goods website, cv-sports.com.  On the top select Team Sports and then look for Eau Claire Fastpitch.  Clothing is available to order through April 12th. 

Eau Claire Fastpitch will have a Board of Director's meeting on Sunday, April 10th at 5 pm at the Indoor Practice Facility (1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1).  We encourage all to attend to learn more about league operations and share your thoughts on how we can make our league better.  The agenda for the meeting will be as follows: 

Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Agenda
April 10, 2016 at 5 pm
Indoor Practice Facility
1001 Harris Street, Bldg 1, Eau Claire

1. Approve Minutes from February 14, 2016 Meeting

2. Treasurer’s Report

3. League
    a. Teams
    b. Schedules
    c. Concessions (concession shifts, start-up money)
    d. Sponsors
    e. Apparel Orders
    f. Volunteer Signups

4. Fury
    a. 14U Coaching Staff

5. Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic

6. Jeffers Park
    a. Fundraising
    b. Miracle League
    c. Playground Installation

7. Other Items

8. Set Next Meeting

Please check out the following information on summer softball camp opportunities offered by the UWEC Blugolds. 

BLUGOLD SOFTBALL
Youth Summer Softball Camp Opportunities!

Register here:
 http://uwec.collegestoreonline.com/ePOS?this_category=56&store=882&listtype=begin&form=shared3%2fgm%2fmain%2ehtml&design=882
 

Youth Camp - Ages 8U-12U | July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1

The premise behind our series-based camps is that young players will learn and improve over time. Each week we will build upon the skills learned and practiced during the previous week. Campers will learn throwing, hitting, and fielding fundamentals and skills will be progressed as appropriate.  Ages 8U-12U July 11,18, 25 Aug. 1 10AM-Noon $175 Commuter camper, meals not included. Campers must register for all sessions in this camp.

Pitching Camp - 8U Introduction to Pitching | July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1

The premise behind our series-based camps is that young pitchers will learn and improve over time. Each week we will build upon the skills learned and practiced during the previous week. Campers will learn proper pitching mechanics and fundamentals and skills will be progressed as appropriate. July 11, 18, 25 Aug. 1 12:30PM-1:30PM $95 commuter camper, meals not included. Campers must register for all sessions in this camp.

Pitching Camp - 10U | July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1

The premise behind our series-based camps is that young pitchers will learn and improve over time. Each week we will build upon the skills learned and practiced during the previous week. Campers will learn proper pitching mechanics and fundamentals and skills will be progressed as appropriate. July 11, 18, 25 Aug. 1 10U - Will pitch at 10U level 2:00-3:00PM $95 commuter camper, meals not included. Campers must register for all sessions in this camp.

Pitching Camp - 12U | July 11, 18, 25 Aug. 1

The premise behind our series-based camps is that young pitchers will learn and improve over time. Each week we will build upon the skills learned and practiced during the previous week. Campers will learn proper pitching mechanics and fundamentals and skills will be progressed as appropriate. July 11, 18, 25 Aug. 1 12U - Will pitch at 12U level 3:30-4:30PM. $95 commuter camper, meals not included. Campers must register for all sessions in this camp.

Good Evening,

Open Gym will be held tomorrow, Monday March 7 from 6-8 pm and Thursday, March 10 from 6-7 pm at the Indoor Practice Facility.  This will be open to girls at all age levels.

The Indoor Practice Facility is located at 1001 Harris Street, Building 1.  Enter at the door under the Florisin sign.  (For those at tryouts this afternoon, the Indoor Practice Facility is on the backside of Eau Claire Sport Warehouse.) 

The league is also in the process of updating its email distribution.  If you have any changes you would like made or wish to be removed from the list, please reply to this email.

Thank you! 

Please see the attached flyer for a great softball clinic coming up on Sunday, February 28th hosted by UWEC and Osseo Junior Baseball Softball.  The clinic is geared towards participants in grades 3-8 and will focus on Hitting, Base Running, Catching, and Defensive Play for both Infield and Outfield. 

UWEC Clinic PDF.pdf  

As a reminder, registration is currently on-going for 2016 league play.  Tryouts will be March 6th at the Sports Warehouse.  Additional information can be found on the website www.eauclairefastpitch.com

2016 REVISED League Flyer.pdf

For those interested in more competitive softball and tournament play, tryouts for the Eau Claire Fury will be the following Sunday, March 13th at the Sports Warehouse.  See the attached registration form.

2016 FURY Registration Form.pdf  

***It’s time to start getting ready for the spring softball season!***

OPEN GYMS AVAILABLE AT THE EAU CLAIRE FASTPITCH INDOOR SPACE

January 25 – March 3

Mondays 6-7pm 8u and 10u

Mondays 7-8pm 12u and 14u

Wednesdays 6-7pm all ages

Thursdays 6-7pm all ages

Eau Claire Fastpitch Board will be holding its monthly meeting on Sunday Dec 13 at 6 pm at the practice center at 1001 Harris St.

All are urged to attend, but if you are a coach or team parent you will especially will want to attend Information and discussion about the 2016 season schedule and deadlines will be offered.

Welcome to our new secretary Karen Everson!!!

The Practice center reopens in January

The board meeting originally scheduled for tonight has been changed to Tuesday Nov 3rd at 7pm at the practice center

All are welcome to attend

The agenda for this board meeting includes Ratification of a new Secretary, discussion on the future of the Tournament, fundraising for the new park, and coordination with the nationals at the new park.

Don't forget, the practice center will reopen in January

It may be the off season but things are still happening at Eau Claire Fastpitch:

The Next Board Meeting will be Sunday November 1, (there is no board meeting this month) next following would be December 6, both at 6:30 p.m. at the indoor practice facility. All are welcome

Fundraising continues for Jeffers Park and we welcome your participation contact Steve, Doug, or Jodi for more information on how you can help.  Great news of new donations including a major sponsorship by Mega Co-op of the concession stand at Jeffers Park along with their $25,000 donation Mega has committed to annual support of the Eau Claire Classic tournament and will offer food and beverage discounts.  We also received a $2,500 donation from Associated Bank, and a $50,000 matching grant from GameTime playground equipment which almost doubles our $60,000 Bremer Foundation grant allowing us to purchase playground equipment this fall for installation next spring – we do need a $7,000 donor by 2016 to cover fall protection quality wood chips to purchase all three pieces of play equipment otherwise we will buy just two pieces, still great!, to allow funding for the wood chips.

The cookie sales raised almost 4000 for the new Jeffers Park GREAT JOB to all who participated

Eau Claire Fastpitch is still in need of a person to serve as secretary and another person to serve as webmaster for 2016. The secretary position is a board position while the webmaster position is not. if interested please reply to this email.

Other notes:

• The Practice Center should reopen around Jan 1 for all teams to begin warming up for spring.
•  signup and tryouts will be the first weekends in march. preseason signup materials will be available at the practice center beginning in January
• Did you know that 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic

Have a great fall

 LEAGUE MEETING AND OFFICER ELECTIONS

FOR THE 2016 SEASON

WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY AUGUST 30 AT 6:30PM

INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY

All are invited to our board meetings. If you have never been to one then this is the one to be at.

Officer elections will be held with all positions open, several current officers are moving on so we are in need of new volunteers.

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT COACH, ASST COACH, TEAM PARENT, AND OR ARE PLANNING TO COACH IN 2016, WE NEED YOU NEED TO ATTEND

IF YOU JUST WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH A DYNAMIC GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO WORK REALLY HARD FOR THE GIRLS OF EAU CLAIRE PLEASE ATTEND

In addition to elections, we will have discussion on the new park, 2016 schedule, final financial results for 2015, 2016 tournament plans, and a report on the final numbers from our cookie dough sale.

Volunteers are needed before the meeting to help dismantle the practice center beginning at 5 pm

 LEAGUE MEETING AND OFFICER ELECTIONS

FOR THE 2016 SEASON

WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY AUGUST 30 AT 6:30PM

INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY

All are invited to participate in our meetings. If you have never been to one then this is the one to be at.

Officer elections will be held with all positions open, several current officers are moving on so we are in need of new volunteers.

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT COACH, ASST COACH, TEAM PARENT, OR ARE PLANNING TO COACH IN 2016, YOU NEED TO ATTEND

In addition to elections, we will have discussion on the new park, 2016 schedule, final financial results for 2015, 2016 tournament plans and a report on the final numbers from our cookie dough sale.

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Just a final reminder: Eau Claire Fastpitch will be holding a end of the year picnic for all players and their families on Wednesday July 29 from 6 to 8pm The picnic will be held at the pavilion at the new Jeffers Road Park. Our new home for next year is taking great shape with lots of green grass growing in all the new fields. Soon the city will be installing the parking lot and driveway. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST OFFICIAL EAU CLAIRE FASTPITCH EVENT AT OUR NEW HOME.

Don't know where it is. Take Jeffers Rd north from the North crossing for about a mile, park is on the left side of the road just past the mulch and community gardens.

Come and see our new home beginning next year, see the updated plans and help us celebrate another great season of softball. Bring the entire family.

Brats, Hotdogs Chips Soda and water are all provided

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Eau Claire Fastpitch will be holding a end of the year picnic for all players and their families on Wednesday July 29 from 6 to 8pm The picnic will be held at the pavilion at the new Jeffers Road Park. Our new home for next year is taking great shape with lots of green grass growing in all the new fields. Soon the city will be installing the parking lot and driveway. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST OFFICIAL EAU CLAIRE FASTPITCH EVENT AT OUR NEW HOME.

Don't know where it is. Take Jeffers Rd north from the North crossing for about a mile, park is on the left side of the road just past the mulch and community gardens.

Come and see our new home beginning next year and help us celebrate another great season of softball. Bring the entire family.

Brats, Hotdogs Chips Soda are all provided

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Eau Claire Fastpitch will be holding a end of the year picnic for all players and their families on Wednesday July 29 from 6 to 8pm The picnic will be held at the pavilion at the new Jeffers Road Park. Come and see our new home beginning next year and help us celebrate another great season of softball.

All food and drink will be provided

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MAYS FLORAL EAGLES

2015 CHIPPEWA VALLEY GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 12u

We have a busy week so number of updates.

 League Playoffs.  Congratulations to all our teams this year!  The All Star game was last night and now all of our 10U and 12U teams are in action on Tonight hosting home playoff games.  Congratulations again and good luck in the playoffs.

 Raffle.  Raffle tickets are being distributed.  If you purchased them with your league sign up and did not yet receive your packet of tickets please contact your team parent, our team parent coordinator Pam Hermodson or league president Steve Nick.  The drawing will be held at University Fields this Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  You do not need to be present to win, just be sure to include your contact information on the raffle tickets and get them turned in to team parents or at University Fields prior to the drawing.  We have great donated prizes from Chippewa Valley Sporting Goods, Lasker Jewelers, Scheels, The Shoe Doctor, and the Sports Warehouse totaling over $1,000 value.  Extra tickets are available for purchase.  Sales support Eau Claire Fastpitch and are needed funds to support our league teams and future Jeffers Park home fields now under construction.

 Tournament.  The Tournament begins Friday night. If you have not signed up to help just a friendly reminder that it is required and we have a lot of spaces to fill. Six hours are required We really need help on Sunday, at all locations but especially University fields and clean up. Many hands make light work for all. Also we still need soda donations.

If you have never participated in something like this get involved its fun. Remember a healthy tournament supports the activities of Eau Claire Fastpitch. All of our operations and our contributions to the new park as an organization are dependent on this tournament. Without the tournament we would not have a practice center, we would not be building a park, and we would need to raise our costs.

Have a great week and support our teams and Eau Claire Fastpitch

School is about out and that means that the 14U and HS league seasons are starting up. Want to see some hard hitting competitive softball, just watch what happens when girls from the same HS team end up on competing teams in League play.

Just  a reminder that we need 12 paks of Soda for the Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic Tournament. To date we have collected only 20% of what we need. Donations can be dropped off at the practice center anytime. If the door is locked just leave outside the door as they are checked daily at 9pm.

We need every family to donate at least one 12 pack of soda for our tournament.

Don't forget to signup on the volunteer list thru sign-up genius www.SignUpGenius.com/go/8050B4CA8AE22A57-20141/ 

We need every family to work two shifts during the tournament, regardless of whether your daughter is playing in travel ball or not. Game times, ages, and locations are all posted on our website at www.eauclairefastpitch.com

Eau Claire Fastpitch is an all volunteer organization and as such the more volunteers the easier the work is. Fewer volunteers makes it harder on everyone and the programs suffer and our daughters opportunities dwindle.

One exemplary volunteer was Dan Shuda. Dan was the life and soul of this organization for many years. Even after his girls graduated he continued to serve in various capacities most recently as Treasurer. Dan was finally able to walk away from Eau Claire Fastpitch after more than a decade of involvement this last week. This organization does not exist without Dan. If you know him please thank him.

The next question is, who will be the next Dan Shuda. Who will offer their time unselfishly towards the betterment of our sport and for all the girls. Could that be you? At our last, open to all board meeting, on Wednesday we didn't have a single parent of any 8 or 10u child come join us. All who attended had children in the 12U and above. If you have children in that 8 and 10U group, they need a voice, they need you and we need you. We need more Dan Shuda's. Please consider becoming involved.

Dear Eau Claire Fastpitch Parents;

Hard to believe but we are already half way through our 8, 10, and 12u league seasons. Our teams are tearing it up in their divisions and we look to do really well this league season.

Just a few announcements for all.

We are still collecting 12 packs of soda for the tournament. Your donation benefits us greatly! We only have 4-12packs collected so far and we need a hundred at minimum! Please help us out. They can be dropped off daily at the practice center or drop them at the practice center door which will be checked at 9pm each night

The Eau Claire Fastpitch Board has a meeting scheduled for this Wednesday at 7:30 at the practice center. All are welcome.

The new ballfields will be getting grass seed next week, hopefully we will see lots of grass by the 4^th of July. With the new donation of 60,000 from the Otto Bremer Foundation, our new park will have a new playground. The city has also promised a paved parking lot this year with our new paved driveway. Still much to fundraise for like scoreboards, lights, bleachers and pavers. But the park will open for play next year

The tournament sign-up went out last night, please be sure to sign up for a total of six hours, we need your help. Speaking of the tournament, we are looking for people to help learn tournament leadership positions. Especially with concession operations at University. We have two facilities for concessions and it requires a lot of coordination. Also we can always use folks to help coordinate and operate each site. If interested please contact Doug Hayes at 715-271-0531

Finally this weekend we are going to remodel our trailer into a portable cooler. Were looking for folks who can help with that remodel. If you have any construction experience and would be willing to help, contact Doug at 715-271-0531. We will be doing that here at the practice center and your time counts for your volunteer hours

Things are happening at Eau Claire Fastpitch, how many organizations have this much going on? Let everyone know

Dear Fastpitch Families:

Its getting to be tournament time and its time for you to get involved in the largest sporting event in the area.

This year we have almost 80 teams participating in our Tournament and once again it is the largest in the state.

We need volunteers in a variety of areas at all venues. Shifts this year are for three hours and incudes areas like concessions, groundscrew, set up and teardown, apparel sales, and running the information desk. Needs vary from site to site but its guaranteed you will meet some great folks and have a good time. Whats better than that? Oh yeah softball from some really great girls!

Want to watch your favorite team? The Eau Claire Fury of course, check the schedules to see when and where they are playing and catch a game. 

Click on the attached link to sign up genius and sign up, its as easy as that

Thanks again for your support of Eau Claire Fastpitch

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/8050B4CA8AE22A57-20141/

?REMINDER 

Dear Fastpitch Parents,

The Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic Softball Tournament is fast approaching and this is just a reminder that all parents regardless of whether or not your child is involved in the tournament, that volunteering is required of all during the tournament. Proceeds from this event fund scholarships, field rental, practice center, equipment, and the new Jeffers Rd Park.

The tournament is June 26-28 and the preparations have already begun. 79 of 80 team slots have been filled

In the next week, we will be posting a sign-up genius sight for volunteers to sign up at. there will be four sites that will be needing help. additionally there will be prep nights at the practice center including the retrofitting of our trailer into a cooler. We will be needing grounds-people, concessions, apparel, and first aid.

Site locations for our tournament include Town of Wheaton, North High, Bollinger Fields, and Carson Park as well as Altoona

Starting tomorrow we will start our annual tournament soda drive. Each year we ask each family to donate at least one 12 pack of soda to the tournament. your donation may be dropped off at the practice center during the day from 7:30 to 5 and during times when practices are occurring during the evening. Our goal is 120 12 packs.

 Want to know where your favorite team or age group is playing, the full schedule will be posted to our website this week at www.eauclairefastpitch.com

Great news on Jeffers Park.  We received an Otto Bremer Foundation grant for $60,000 to support the purchase and installation of playground equipment at the park!  This is in addition to a $10,500 donation from the Sonnentag Foundation to purchase block from County Material for dugouts.  However, even with those generous grants, we need your help to get the fields ready for Fall Ball.  We need dugout sponsors to finish the dugout construction.  $2,000 per dugout will allow us to complete them after the Sonnentag donation.  We also need Eau Claire Fastpitch Families to all purchase a brick or paver for the plaza to raise the last $10,000 needed to complete our concessions building.  Go to our website for more information, talk to your team parent, or contact any of the league officers for more information.

Raffle tickets will be printed soon and distributed through team parents.  Large donors / prizes include The Shoe Doctor, Scheels, Laskers Jewelers, Chippewa Valley Sporting Goods, among others.

Good luck as you start the season.  Play Ball!

Stephen C. Nick

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Eau Claire Fastpitch Teams participate and play in the Chippewa Valley Girls Fastpitch League. Information on all the games, standings and teams playing in the CVGF may be found at the Seymour Website. The address for that website is www.seymourballclub.com

Soon information regarding the specific teams within our league will be available on our website as well and we will let you know when that happens.

Eau Claire Fastpitch is still looking someone to help with the website and serve as a webmaster. The site is a preformulated site that has many features that a person just needs to learn in order to navigate. 95% of the work on the site is done between March and June. If this sounds like something you would be interested in doing please contact Doug Hayes at eauclairefastpitch.yahoo.com

Eau Claire Fastpitch Teams participate and play in the Chippewa Valley Girls Fastpitch League. Information on all the games, standings and teams playing in the CVGF may be found at the Seymour Website. The address for that website is www.seymourballclub.com

Soon information regarding the specific teams within our league will be available on our website as well and we will let you know when that happens.

Eau Claire Fastpitch is still looking someone to help with the website and serve as a webmaster. The site is a preformulated site that has many features that a person just needs to learn in order to navigate. 95% of the work on the site is done between March and June. If this sounds like something you would be interested in doing please contact Doug Hayes at eauclairefastpitch.yahoo.com

Parents and Players

Eau Claire Fastpitch League Teams play in a much larger area league known as the Chippewa Valley Girls Fastpitch League. To ease confusion this league has always used one website as its main source of information.

That website is the Seymour website which can be reached at www.seymourballclub.com.  Information on games, standings and schedule can be found there.

Our website is being built to have the information for our teams, but due to lack of a webmaster it is not being completed in a timely fashion to begin the season. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Eau Claire Fastpitch is still looking for a volunteer for the position of webmaster. The website is a purchased program and it is just a matter of inputting data. 95% of the work is in the spring between tryouts and opening day. If this sounds like something you would like to do or help out with please contact Doug Hayes Secretary for more information. he can be reached at eauclairefastpitch@yahoo.com

THE PRACTICE FACILITY WILL BE OPEN NEXT WEEK THE FOLLOWING HOURS

MONDAY 5-7PM

TUESDAY 5-7 PM

THURSDAY 5-7 PM

During those times all girls are welcome to come over and use the facility for pitching, hitting or throwing.

Parents if your not busy while your girl is practicing, we can possibly use help getting equipment ready for the spring season. See Kris when you arrive.

ITS TIME FOR SOFTBALL

REMINDER THAT THE 2015 LEAGUE REGISTRATION AND SKILLS ASSESSMENT WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY MARCH 8 BEGINNING AT 11 AM. This years event will be held at the Eau Claire Sport Warehouse 1001 Harris St Bldg 4. The location is in the same building as the practice facility but on the opposite side.

The following Sunday March 15 at the same time and location we will hold the Fury Travel Team Tryouts

PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FLYERS

League 2015 Flyer Final.pdf    FURY 2015 Tryouts.pdf    tbi-conc-parath-agree.pdf

SICK OF WINTER?????

Saturday Feb 28 from 11-5 and Sunday March 1 from 12-5 the practice facility will be open to throw the ball around get some batting practice in etc. Great opportunity to shake off the rust. There is plenty of space, all you have to do is make sure you have a signed concussion form. We might even have some coaches around, but to be sure you will have some fun! So grab your team mates or mom and dad and come on over.

Welcome Eau Claire Fastpitch families to the 2015 softball season!  It should be an exciting season with great opportunities for our daughters to develop softball skills, enjoy a team sport and the friendships that come with it, and to play ball.  I and our other coaches and board of directors look forward to working with you and your daughters to make this another fun and successful season.

We hope to be playing ball on new fields at a new Jeffers Park by later in the season.  There has been great progress on the park being constructed in conjunction with Eau Claire Nationals Little League and the City of Eau Claire thanks to many generous donors and volunteers.  Watch our website for updates on park development and know you are invited and your financial and volunteer help is and will continue to be needed to finish construction and operate the new fields and concession facility.

We have a new indoor practice facility.  Our league was able to offer an indoor practice facility for the first time last year.  That was a major advancement in our league’s resources and a huge benefit to our players in their skill development.  Our board made the decision to retain the recourse of an indoor facility but to relocate our facility to a new larger location on the west side that offers more room, greater ceiling height, and is closer to our new home fields at Jeffers Park.  An earlier League email established preliminary practice times at the facility.  I expect those times will be refined and times for team specific practices will be set after try outs and team formation in February.

There is an upcoming board meeting on Sunday February 8 at 6:30 p.m.  This will be held at our new indoor practice facility.  We had a good turn-out for our last meeting, but we need greater involvement to continue League operations.  We are entirely a volunteer organization and need your involvement to provide opportunities to play softball to your daughter and other girls.  Please consider attending this meeting or other ways you can help in the coming year.  You will be asked to volunteer in some capacity at try-outs as we have to ask for broad volunteer involvement to coach, team-parent, run a large and very successful tournament, and later this year operate a concession facility at new Jeffers Park.  These are great player and league opportunities, but they only happen with all our involvement.

Again, I look forward to sharing time playing ball with your daughters and with you during a great 2015 season.  Thank you.

Stephen Nick, President Eau Claire Fastpitch

 PLAY BALL! (or at least practice)

The temperature outside might not be suitable for Softball, but inside our practice center it is.

Announcing the Opening of the new Indoor Practice Center exclusively for the use of Eau Claire Fastpitch Players. The new location is 1001 Harris St Bldg 1, on Eau Claire's northwest side. The new facility is twice the size of the old one. If your not sure where that is, we are located across the street from the east loading docks of Nestle just off of Truax Blvd.

Ample off street parking is available and parents can hang and get to know each other in the new break area.

Open for both team and individual work beginning Monday January 19

The Schedule is as follows from January 19 to March 5:

Monday 6-7:30 pm for 8U, 10U, and 12U

Wednesday 5:30 to 7 pm for 8U, 10U, and 12U

Wednesday 7-8:30 pm for high school

Thursday 6-7:30 pm for 14U and 16U

At least one coach will be available during each session to keep the practices organized

A signed current concussion form is required and attached to this email, additional copies are available at the practice center

tbi-conc-parath-agree.pdf

Attention all Eau Claire Fastpitch League Parents and Players are you ready to

"PLAY BALL"

Well it may not feel like softball weather yet but its coming and coming soon. Please find attached the 2015 league registration information and times. Coaches will be contacting all players from last year and scheduling practices at the new larger indoor practice space.

Attached is this years information:

League 2015 Flyer Final.pdf

Fastpitch Families

Do you need an end of year Tax Deduction?

Consider investing in the new Jeffers Rd Park/ Reit Family Fields project. The Shoe Doctor is offering up to $5000 in matching donations for all purchases of pavers and bricks.

Please see the attached flyer for more information

Shoe Doctor Challenge.pdf

Happy Holidays from all of us at Eau Claire Fastpitch and be sure to watch for the opening of the new practice facility in January

Eau Claire Fastpitch is pleased to announce that a new practice facility will be opening this winter

The new facility features double the square footage, much taller ceilings, space for ground ball and base running practice and tee ball areas. Bonus is that it is located less than two miles from our new fields on Jeffers Rd.

Coaches you can bring your entire teams in during the winter and have space to run drills, no more rental gyms

As a result of this change the existing facility is now closed as we begin our move to 1001 Harris St bldg.1.

Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Meeting and Elections for 2015 will be held at 7PM on Sunday December 7

Please join us for this most important of meetings. The board meeting will begin at 7 with business followed by nominations and elections beginning about 8 pm. Positions available include president, vice president, secretary, treasurer.

All coaches those interested in coaching should attend. We are also looking for people to help with standing committees like fundraising, tournament, and competition.

ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Meeting location is 1001 Harris St bldg. 1 Eau Claire 54703. This is the site of the new practice facility. meeting site is across from the original Nestle plant and is two blocks south of Truax Blvd.

PLEASE BECOME INVOLVED

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Dear League Parents and Coaches

There will be a board meeting at 6:30 on Sunday August 10 at the indoor practice center. All are encouraged to attend.

This will be a great opportunity for all to meet and discuss how we can make Eau Claire Fastpitch and even better organization.

2015 will be a transitional year, with lots of new faces needed not only on the board but in coaching. After many years our long time treasurer Dan Shuda is leaving us. Jodi Thesing Ritter, the past commissioner and leader of the organization, and of the tournament is stepping down, from her post as tournament coordinator and we are in immediate need of a board secretary. And we will need Coaches for both Fury and league.These are just a few examples.

Eau Claire Fastpitch has made great strides in 2014, we have our own ball fields being planned with groundbreaking in August, we hosted the largest ever Softball Classic Tournament, we opened an indoor practice facility, and our teams were more competitive than ever both at league and travel team levels

We really need you and look forward to you joining us on Sunday August 10 at 6:30 at the indoor practice center. The address is  3744 Spooner Ave behind the Red Cross. (Please park on Sherwin Ave behind the Red Cross)

OUR AGENDA
Eau Claire Fastpitch Board Meeting 8 10 14.docx

Thank You
Eau Claire Fastpitch Board
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EAU CLAIRE MEADOWLARKS WIN GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN CHIPPEWA VALLEY FASTPITCH LEAGUE

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Our own 10U Meadowlarks took the 10U Gold Championship in the Chippewa Valley Softball League with a 3-2 win over Elkmound. They finished the season with a 13-0 record.  Pictured are front row from left to right are: Madison Schwendinger, Tessa Ross, Brecken Anderson, Emma Miller. Second row: Nadia Horn, Hadley Southworth, Callie Berg, Lexi Laager, Halle Ross. Back Row: Coach Jim Southworth, Coach Jeremy Berg, Coach Amy Miller. Missing are Ashley Laager and Rhegan Johnson.

Two Eau Claire Fury teams won Medals at the recently completed Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic

14U Fury won the Championship in 14U B level Silver Division





10U Fury won 2nd in the Silver Division

The Eau Claire Fastpitch Classic has set a record for team participation. A total of 87 teams in 5 age brackets will take the fields in Eau Claire on June 27-29

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