The captains and officers metrecebtly to discuss issues and plan for the upcoming season. There are a few changes for this season.

1. The registration fees for this season will be 105.00 for all O30 and Open Divisions. O40 league will be 65.00. The captains and officers reviewed MTSA’s projected budget and unanimously voted in favor of these changes. MTSA will be happy to discuss this and provide a copy of our fall budget upon request.

a. If you register for two leagues (O30 & Open) you will get a 15.00 discount off the second registration fee. Please contact MTSA and we will send you an electronic coupon to use for the discount.

b. If you register for two leagues (O30 & O45) you will get a 25.00 discount off the O40 registration fee. Please contact MTSA and we will send you an electronic coupon to use for the discount.
*NOTE: These discounts are adjusting for the fact that players will not need a second player card.

c. UPDATE: Coupons / discounts: If you need a discount coupon for any reason, please send your request by email to me at bdyestudios@yahoo.com . I will approve it and forward to Dena Abbott our registrar. Dena will then send you a code number that you can use when registering.

d. Work Play: If you are interested in the work/play program please contact Bret. There are a limited number of spots available.

2. All registrations must be made online. Every player must be registered (No team registrations). ALL registration fees must be paid by credit card only. No checks accepted.
Players cannot play unless they have:
* Registered, with MTSA and paid in full.
* Are registered with State of Tennessee (TSSA) for player cards/Insurance.
This the responsibility of our registrar.
* Special payments, discounts etc will be made with digital coupons. These coupon numbers are issued by MTSA and must be entered at the time of registration.

3. The Fall Season will begin on September 12. All registrations must be in by September 6. If you register after September 6, you will not be able to play in the first game. After preseason registration, cut off day is Wednesday at midnight for each week. Our Registrar must have adequate time to register players with the state and update rosters.

4. New Teams: All new teams must contact their division commissioner before registering any players.

5. The Fall Season will end by December 6. Every team will be scheduled to play 10 games during the fall season. MTSA will make every effort to get all 10 games in but recognizes that we must have an end date to the season and cannot guarantee every team will get 10 games. Unusually bad weather and other circumstances may be beyond our control.
UPDATE: Incomplete Season/ Credits: After taking into consideration that some fees are not refundable, we should be able to offer 5-6.00/game credit for games not played. The credits can be applied to the next season in the form of a coupon and will be available only upon request by email.

6. MTSA players will be registered with the state but we are not going to make/issue player cards. Instead, teams will be REQUIRED to present an official TSSA roster before EVERY game for check-in and players MUST present a drivers license or official government issued photo ID.
UPDATE: We have chosen to use official TSSA rosters and drivers license as our standard for team check-in before every game. Many teams struggled with creating, maintaining and providing player cards so we decided that NOT using player cards would be easier for the league. BUT, if your team would prefer to have player cards, we will issue you the cards. Your team will be responsible for completing, maintaining and presenting them at every game. A TSSA roster must also be provided at every game.

- TSSA rosters will be maintained and distributed by Dena Abbot, registrar. You cannot "write in" players on your roster. If you have additions to your roster they must be requested by Wednesday of that week.
- Player cards may be requested through Dena. A complete/valid player card must have the players photo, signature and be laminated. Each team is responsible for completing their cards.

7. We are still looking for individuals who would like to get involved and help the league. We need assistant commissioners for O30 & O40. We need volunteers to serve on the disciplinary committee. We need volunteers to help with sponsors and marketing. We also need people in real estate to help look for a new site that we could build fields on. The Arno Fields project has been canceled so we need to find a new location. Finally, we need people to serve on our Non-Profit committee.

MTSA Officers - Fall 2009

President – Bret Dye 330-9043
Vice President/Treasurer – Rick Helton 400-4092
Registrar – Dena Abbott 498-5146
Scheduling – David Cordero 599-2428
Web Master – Ron Shuff 243-8049

Referee Assignors:
Bob Cottrell 202-6145
Terry Hendrickson 948-2474

Open League Commissioners:
Premier – Otey Smithson 394-3597
Premier Assistant – Jamie Schuer
Classic – John Wilkinson
Classic Assistant – Kristen Polidoro 336-7445

O30 League Commissioners:
Premier – Jesse Fortner 586-7337
Premier Assistant – Casey Tice 403-2789
Classic – Ben Baker 595-7266
Classic Assistant – __________

O40 League Commissioners:
Jim Benecki 377-7039
Assistant – _________

Disciplinary Committee: Keith Parrish & Casey Tice, C0-Chair

Members:
Freddy Ramirez – O40
Casey Tice – O30 premier
____________ - O30 classic
Keith Parrish – Open premier
Michael Paris - Open Classic
Bret Dye - MTSA
Referees – Bob Cottrell & Terry Hendrickson

We are looking forward to another great season! Good Luck…

Rick & Bret

C.I.C.S.
Competing with Integrity, Character & Sportsmanship


Marketing & Team Sponsors: Now is the best time to find new players, teams and sponsors. Talk it up! Help MTSA grow by inviting players and teams into the league. Pick-up games are a great way to get new players involved again. Help your team and the league to find new sponsors.
****Players who bring in a team sponsor will get free registration for a season.