Local Association(s)

[JamesC]

We just started our regular weekly association meetings last Monday, and that got me to thinking. What do you guys do in your meetings? I'm assuming (and yes, I know what that does) that the majority of the time, if not all of it, is spent teaching mechanics and going over rules. If not, what do you guys do? What is a typical meeting for you and how do they usually go? Are you strictly softball, baseball, or a combination of both? What is your association mostly comprised of (what I mean by this is, are there mostly older guys, younger guys, or a good ratio of each)? How long do your meetings usually last? Do you guys have a special fund that each person contributes to (either at the beginning or at any point during the season), and if so, what does it go toward?

Also, how do you guys seek new members to call with you? Do you go by word of mouth, or do you usually just make do with what you have? And when you get new members, what if they are really good, would they still have a legitimate chance of calling some quality games throughout the season, or would they still have to go through the ranks just like everyone else?

I just thought I would try to start a thread to get some involvement and get everyone worked up for the season. I know I am extremely excited and can hardly wait to get on the diamond!

[carolinablue]

For January we mostly discuss rules, proper mechanics ect... Mainly FED to help with the test. Starting in Febuary we start going to local fields and a batting cage for some hands on.

[mstaylor]

Our first meeting is Sunday and will basically be informational. We will discuss when the state meeting, the local rules clinic and our field mechanics clinic. Nothing big. We are planning to have more extensive clinics with our guys that have three years or less.