2005 GIRLS’ SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
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Registration Due Date
All registrations for the 2005 TRAVERSE AREA GIRLS’ SOFTBALL season must be received by April 1 and early registration is encouraged. Registrations received after this date may not make the “draft” scheduled in April and will be held until the May meeting for possible placement on a team.
April 1^st	Registration Ends
May 9^th	Practice Begins
June 13^th	Season Begins
July 2 – 9^th	Cherry Festival No Games
August 6^th	Championships and Season Ending Picnic

Player Fee (Reduced Fee for Early Registration)
Date	Single Player in Family	Two or More Players in Family
Postmarked Before March 1^st	$40*	$50 per family*
Postmarked After March 1^st	$45*	$55 per family*

Please make checks payable to TAGS Registration fees are non-refundable.

*Financial assistance is available if needed.

Ages and Division Breakdown
Division	Age as of August 1^st 2005
A	15 – 18* 18 year olds must be attending high school at registration time.
B	12 – 14
C	9 – 11
D	5 - 9

Player Information

Player Name

Address

City

Zip Code

Home Phone

Date of Birth

Age Division

Parent/Guardian Name

Business Phone

Email Address

Please check all boxes that apply and fill in the appropriate blanks:

	Played TAGS in 2004 – Division ____________Team ___________________
	Moving up a division in 2005 due to Age
	Requesting to move up a division in 2005 due to skill level
	Remain with 2004 team if possible.
	Remain in same division, but return to draft for placement on another team
	D League Buddy Request _______________________________________
Playing Experience (Check all that apply)
	Pitching Experience Pre-High School	High School Pitching Experience
	Catching Experience Pre-High School	High School Catching Experience

A “buddy” request may be honored in “D” League when possible. Any player may request to move up to the next division depending on their skill level- please make that notation on the form. However, placement of players on teams is left to the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.

**********PLEASE COMPLETE AND SIGN THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM***********

FORM WILL BE RETURNED IF INCOMPLETE.

Volunteers Needed

T.A.G.S. is a volunteer organization and we need your help. As a parent, please complete the following as to your involvement:

[] Board Member [] Coach [] Asst. Coach [] Sponsor

[] Picnic [] Parade [] Fund Raising [] Equipment

[] Pitching Instruction [] Catching Instruction [] Other - please list ____________________

WAIVER TO T.A.G.S. & COMMITMENT OF PARTICIPATION

I understand that the program listed on the reverse side for which I have enrolled may be hazardous and that injuries may occur in the normal course of participation or instruction and I assume all risks and hazards incidental to me or my child's participation including transportation to and from activities. In consideration of acceptance as a participant in the Traverse Area Girls’ Softball program, I hereby waive all claims against T.A.G.S., it's organizers, sponsors, supervisors and other participants, from all claims for injuries suffered by me or my child incidental to, connected with, or arising out of the recreational activity for which I am or my child is enrolled, including injuries suffered as a result of negligence by T.A.G.S., it's organizers, sponsors, supervisors and other participants but not including injuries suffered as a result of willful or intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless T.A.G.S., it's officers and Board of Directors, members, organizers, sponsors, coaches, supervisors participants and persons transporting my child to or from activities, from and against any claims out of injury or harm to my child incidental to, connected with or arising out of T.A.G.S. activities.

I understand and acknowledge that my insurance is the primary medical or health insurance coverage.

I agree to return in good condition any and all equipment issued, and agree to be responsible for same except for normal wear and tear.

I understand that placement of players on teams is left to the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.

I certify that to the best of my knowledge, I have or my child has no physical infirmities or sickness except as follows: ______________________________________________

I understand T.A.G.S. has the full discretion to determine the make-up of all softball teams based on year of birth.

I attest to a commitment to attend practices and games in the spirit of a “team” sport.

X ___________________________________________________________ 2005

Parent’s/guardian’s signature month / day

X ___________________________________________________________ 2005

Player’s signature month / day

Completed forms and payment may be turned in at Dave Harvey's Athletic Supply or Stan Smyka’s Office, or may be mailed to: T.A.G.S., P.O. Box 672, Traverse City, MI 49685-0672.

For assistance call: Hugh McCormick [President] 929-2556

Stan Smyka [Vice President] 941-0170

Jim Beltinck [Registration] 929-3414