Comments on: Baseball, Softball Registrations Begin At Area Ballparks

By: Me

Me — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 18:11:46 +0000

In Cantonment it was 80 per kid to sign up, and only includes uniform jersey, had to pay separately 20 for the child’s hat, along with pants, glove, bat, and helmet because couches don’t even have helmets. Now being told what are team didn’t raise out of 1,000 for sponsees we now need to split! Was not aware of all these additional fees when signing up.

By: Faith

Faith — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:23:19 +0000

I meant $90 registration PLUS a mandatory $50 raffle purchase Plus uniform cost!

By: Faith

Faith — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:21:12 +0000

Think that’s bad? Try going to Myrtle Grove. Tball is $90 plus uniform cost that range from $50-$70 and if you have 2 children playing there is no discount. Plus you are still responsible for raising $1300 for the league or you will be charged for them. INSANE!!!

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:04:35 +0000

Did any of you read the registration for cantonment, 80$ per child, that’s not including anything else. Everybody with 3 or 4 kids got used to it being Free! (keyword) after the 2nd child is the big culture shock. You shouldn’t put a price on time spent watching your kids having fun and learning the game. Support your community instead of finding negative’s about it.

By: MomOfFour

MomOfFour — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:47:54 +0000

Well said Just Saying. I’m glad you could remember all io the prices because I’ve been trying to go through my checking statements to find what I paid last year. I also think for wee-ball the price should be drastically lower especially if you have a sibling playing in an older league. They play once a week and you can go to the YMCA and play for $35 (if you’re a member, I think it’s $50 if not) and that too includes shirt and hat. Also, the board members are quick to say “come to a board meeting” but from my understanding board members shoot down everything quick. I personally would rather them tack on $10 and provide my kids’ pants. That way I don’t have to wait and see what the coach wants, try to make sure they match the other team and drive out of town to get them. Also, I’m sure if the ballpark is purchasing about 150 (Or however many) pants I’m sure they could get a better deal than I could by drivng to Academy and digging through picked over selections.

By: Just Saying

Just Saying — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:38:17 +0000

Proactive parent, read some of the other comments. If you only have one child, you aren’t paying that much more. And your two checks included pants, socks, and belt which will run you at least $30 more. If you are registering two children, you are paying a little more than past years as well but now you have to furnish the rest of TWO uniforms instead of one. If you are registering five, such as one of the previous posters, you are paying way more. Say this mom has three children who play wee ball or tee ball and the others play in the upper levels. Registration for the first two would have been $90 with the other three being free as any after two have always been registered free. Uniforms for wee and tee have been $30 for the complete set. The upper levels may have averaged around $54. So this mom would have paid $90 in registration and $198 in uniforms. This adds up to $288. Now this mom will pay $500 for registration, shirts, and hats. And if their teams decide to get the complete uniform, she will be paying at least another $150. So she’s paying close to $300 more than she would have paid last year. I don’t know many of us who can afford $300 extra anytime. So, Proactive, before you start being disappointed in the parents posting on here, walk a step or two in their shoes. You may not be paying that much more for your one child, but others will be if they have more.

By: Proactive NWE parents

Proactive NWE parents — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:43:51 +0000

I am beyond disappointed in our community and the lack of support for the local park. They have not raised the prices, the wording is just different – and now some are trying to cause an uproar over words. I agree last year was rough, but as a community we have an obligation to try and make it better not up and leave. I have played at other parks – I promise you it’s not better or cheaper. If you go to ther parks you can not play for the all-star team. There are a lot of restrictions, plus your kids will know no one. I’ve been there, done that. If you don’t like the prices, be proactive- go to the meetings or find ways for the park to generate money otherwise. Our society is filled with people wanting something for free. Life’s not free. Sports are expensive. But I still don’t see where NWE has done anything wrong or different from last year! The price is the same! I wrote two checks last year. One for 65$ ( that doesn’t include my parent shirts) and one for $40. If you add those together, guess what $105! Geez!

By: Disappointed

Disappointed — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:36:15 +0000

From the comments I have been reading and hearing, it appears that NWE is losing several players this year. Last year I had a child who played t ball and it was a disaster. We were planning to return this year with the hopes that things would improve, but I will not pay $100 when I can go to another park for less. If parents pay double the amount this year from what they paid last year what is to stop the park from increasing the fees next year. We should take a stand and all take our kids to another park!

By: mom of 5

mom of 5 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:14:14 +0000

my kids love playing t ball an i just cant affoed that price that is crazy this should be a sport that familys can afford and enjoy without putting their selves in a bind. guess we will be going somewhere else

By: Kevin Bryan

Kevin Bryan — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:11:00 +0000

I am on the board at NWE and the equipment manager this year and so far the running total to start the year off is $2,672.94 for balls, field equipment, etc. This does not count chalk , paint, league fees, insurance, and other misc. equipment we may need before the first pitch is even threw. As for the utility bills we did get a discount this year for power due to being overcharged the past 2 years; but until 2 years ago we didn’t have a electric bill and we didn’t raise the registration but $5.00 for the first child when this bill was added. When I first heard 100.00 it caught me by surprise also but it’s not any more than the past except for the change in pants which you can now buy yourself from Acadamey for $9.00 to $24.00 and know they fit and this is cheaper than the past. There has been several parents that have helped in the concession stand and throughout the park but you can’t continue to ask the same few to work and miss out on their child or children practicing or playing a game because we have already lost several good volunteers due to this and this is the reason for paying concession fees. Last year was the perfect storm with a new league and new uniform company and it was a mess and I believe the board has learned from it’s mistakes but we are human and ask for more volunteers and their ideas. I don’t want to see anyone leave the park or angry over this and I hope I haven’t offended anyone by writing this and I hope that we can have a great year and make our park even better. I don’t mind talking to anyone and you are more than welcome to come to a board meeting and discuss any problems.
Thank You,
Kevin Bryan