April 9, 2012

• Package night
  Thanks to everyone who attended registration night.
  Package night will be Tuesday April 24th 7:00pm @ Geo's. Please insure that your roster forms are filled out and returned at this date.

March 29, 2012

• Registration night
  Registration night for all returning and new teams will be held on Apr 3rd 7:00pm at GEO'S.
  Returning teams who attended AGM fees are $500
  Returning teams who did not attend AGM fees are $550
  All new team applicants fees are $550

April 20, 2011

• Package Night
  This is a reminder to all the teams that package night is Thursday April 28th @ Geo's Sports Lounge. At this time all teams will be required to pay balance of league fees. Also you need to turn in your roster sheets at this time, as SPN needs them for insurance purposes. You will receive balls, scorebooks,schedules at this time as well. The season will start on Monday May 2nd, weather permitting.

April 2, 2011

• CMSP Registration Night - April 7th 7-9 PM at Geo's
  Please ensure that a team representative attends Geo's Sports Lounge on April 7th from 7-9 PM to register your team for the 2011 CMSP season. A $100 deposit will be required and teams will be required to take a SPN Roster and fill it out and return same on package night at the end of the month. Please have a team representative attend and register your team to ensure you get a spot in the 2011 CMSP season.

April 2, 2011

• March 17th 2011 Annual General Meeting Minutes
  2011 CMSP AGM MINUTES
  
  1) 2010 AGM Minutes reviewed and no issues raised.
  
  2) Insurance & Prizing Info – SPN in year 3 of 3-year agreement for 2011. Will supply prizing for 4 divisions and league tops up and buys additional prizing for last division if required.
  
  3) Slo-pitch Equipment Presentation – Dave Borman from Battle River Hockey Plus provided presentation on equipment available for CMSP season.
  
  4) 2011 Season Timelines
  
  March 17th (7 PM) – CMSP Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  April 7th (7-9 PM) – Registration Night at Geo’s ($100 Deposit Required)
  April 15th – Cut off for late registration
  April 28th (7-9 PM) – Package Night at Geo’s ($400 Remaining Fee Required)
  May 2nd – 1st half of CMSP League starts
  June 4&5th – 2nd half of schedule available at Geo’s at bar for pick-up
  June 6th – 2nd half of CMSP League Starts
  July 13-16th – CMSP League Finals Year End Dance
  July 16th – Year End Dance
  July 23-24th – Alternative Rainout League Final Tournament
  Aug 15th to Sept 24th – Proposed Fall Fun League
  
  · Discussion held in relation to alternative weekend for league finals in the event of rainout. Decided that July 23-24th will be make –up weekend for league final tournament. The dance will go ahead as scheduled on July 16th if rainout occurs. Unanimous vote passed to accept above proposal.
  · SPN Insurance Rosters to be handed out at registration night and must be returned on package night with remainder of league fees in order to play in league. They need to be forwarded to SPN immediately.
  · Remainder of above timelines passed through motion
  · Action item for Wes Harrison to follow-up with diamond availability and secure diamonds for regular season, playoffs & alternative playoff weekend.
  
  5) 2010 Actual Budget & 2011 Proposed Budget reviewed:
  
  2010 season saw a total surplus of $2648.64 for an account balance of $10,677.82. Surplus came from regular season fees and sponsorship ($2,648.64), league final beer gardens ($0.00 due to rain out) and league final dance ($0.00 due to cancelled dance). Discussion held and determined that larger season profit came from unused diamonds due to rainouts. Decided to use surplus and build account for potential diamond renovations or towards cost of possible new future diamonds. Teams attending the AGM will receive a $50 credit towards their league fees due to rained out league final games. The 2010 budget was accepted as read.
  
  2011 proposed budget would see teams attending AGM being charged $450 for league play. Returning teams not attending the AGM or new teams will be charged $500. This will result in a 2011 anticipated deficit of $1600. The deficit will result in teams being refunded $50 for the cancelled league finals. With the finals cancelled last year the league made a profit from cancelled diamonds that was applied to this year’s budget resulting in the proposed deficit. The league final beer gardens are projected to earn $250.00 profit after paying umps that are hired for 2011 league final games. The league final dance is projected to earn $1500.00 after splitting costs with the group working the dance. The projected profit in 2011 after all revenues is projected at $150.00. The proposed budget was accepted as proposed.
  
  The break down for league fees was discussed and accepted. League fees to be $500 in 2011 to cover following: $290 regular season diamonds, $42 league final diamond cost, $63 game balls and score sheets, $90 insurance & prizing and $15 administration costs. Returning teams that attended the AGM would be charged only $450. Returning fall league teams would only be charged $350 for league fees in 2011 due to a majority of their games being rained out last fall. Game ball costs are slightly reduced in 2011 due to left over 2010 league final balls.
  
  6) League & Year End Format Discussed:
  
  With the 2010 league playoffs being rained out it was decided that the initial 2011 CMSP team division seeding would be obtained from the 2010-second half regular season standings. The top team in each division would move up and the bottom team drops down. In the event a team did not return this year then the next highest team within a lower division would move up. The 2010 final second-half standings finished as follows:
  
  
  A - Division
  Team Name GP W T L Pts RF RA +/-
  Geo's Warriors 10 8 0 2 16 127 46 81
  Broncos 10 7 2 1 16 147 104 43
  Tragically Ripped 10 4 2 4 10 101 84 17
  Panhandle Pirates 10 4 0 6 8 93 125 -32
  Mixed Veggies 10 2 2 6 6 71 122 -51
  Prairie Gnomes 10 1 2 7 4 65 123 -58
  
  
  B - Division
  Team Name GP W T L Pts RF RA +/-
  Wounded Ducks 10 7 2 1 16 106 82 24
  Havoc 10 5 3 2 13 122 123 -1
  Sweet Peas 10 5 2 3 12 132 93 39
  Isotopes 10 2 3 5 7 95 124 -29
  Revenge 10 1 4 5 6 120 125 -5
  Round Hill Bisons 10 2 2 6 6 105 133 -28
  
  
  C - Division
  Team Name GP W T L Pts RF RA +/-
  Road Runners 10 10 0 0 20 178 53 125
  Balls Deep 10 6 1 3 13 136 102 34
  Max Steel 10 5 1 4 11 139 119 20
  ODB 10 4 1 5 9 134 160 -26
  Sociables 10 1 2 7 4 97 187 -90
  Panhandle Parrots 10 1 1 8 3 102 165 -63
  
  
  D - Division
  Team Name GP W T L Pts RF RA +/-
  DLS 10 8 1 1 17 121 75 46
  Crunchers 10 6 1 3 13 157 107 50
  Sexpos 10 6 1 3 13 144 131 13
  St. Mary's 10 4 0 6 8 129 133 -4
  Mourning Wood 10 2 1 7 5 94 119 -25
  Augustallions 10 2 0 8 4 50 130 -80
  
  
  E - Division
  Team Name GP W T L Pts RF RA +/-
  Off Lotz 10 9 0 1 18 121 87 34
  Daysland 10 6 1 3 13 132 105 27
  Empty Pitchers 10 5 0 5 10 146 118 28
  Shit Hawks 10 4 2 4 10 122 111 11
  Fortis 10 3 1 6 7 102 126 -24
  CRC 10 1 0 9 2 53 129 -76
  
  
  It was announced during the meeting that the Warriors (A-Div), Prairie Gnomes (A-Div), Round Hill Bisons ((B-Div) & CRC (E-Div) were not returning to league play in 2011. This will result in at least two teams moving up in each division and none will be relegated to the lower division to start the 2011 season.
  
  New CMSP teams will be seated in lowest division unless special circumstances dictate for executive to vote and place a new team into a higher division.
  
  1st half of 2011 season (division seeding). To be played similar as last year where teams play each other within division. Top seed moves up one division while bottom team drops to lower division.
  
  2nd half of 2011 season (playoff seeding). To be played similar to last year where teams get seeded for playoffs. Top two teams get first round bye in double knockout league final tournament.
  
  The league playoffs will be similar to the previous years with a double knockout format. Winners and runner up in each division win SPN prizing. Top team moves up to next division in 2012, while last place team in division drops a division next year. Decided to hand out prizing at main diamond at the conclusion of all finals. League wind up to follow with dance after the finals on Saturday similar format to last year. Rain out will result in the finals being played in the alternative weekend as outlined previously. Committee will be formed by V.P. to plan and organize this year’s dance.
  
  Fall League discussed and decided to run it the similar format as last year. Fall league will be fun with no standings recorded and run for six weeks. Decided to make it one nine inning game as it begins to get darker a lot quicker.
  
  7) Diamond availability discussed with possible options:
  
  Decided to use the late game under the lights as a feasible option if required. It was decided that the option of using out of town diamonds not be used unless absolutely required. The league will be capped at 30 teams again to ensure there is sufficient diamond availability for all games.
  
  8) Diamond Renovations / Construction / Fund Raising Ideas:
  
  Decided to keep building funds towards potential of diamond renovations or new diamond construction. Dave Borman advised that Minor Ball will be moving forward with discussions with City of Camrose to determine if construction of diamonds in the near future in possible.
  
  CMSP will support Minor Ball in this venture and provide support when required. No committee to be formed at this time and executive will liaise with Minor Ball to determine status of any proposal.
  
  A suggestion was put forth to potentially consider lengthening the fence at K1 and putting in a fence on K4 should a new baseball diamond facility be built. This would provide a very feasible option of having four good diamonds at one location for CMSP league games and potential slo-pitch tournaments.
  
  9) Review Rules & proposed changes:
  
  Rules reviewed and no changes recommended.
  
  Teams reminded of rule implanted last year that second scheduled double-header games under the lights must start at 8:45 pm and teams will not start a new inning after 11:30 PM. This means that early games will not start a new inning after 8:30 PM.
  
  10) League Sponsorship – Proposed that Geo’s Sport’s Lounge & Battle River Hockey Plus will sponsor league again in 2011. CMSP web site will continue to have sponsors listed in 2011.
  
  11) Website – provided CMSP website address to teams for updates (cmsp.letpad.com)
  
  12) League Bylaw Implementation discussed and following agreed in 2010 and reviewed and will continue in 2011:
  
  -2011 returning teams required to attend AGM and will have voting representation. New teams will not have voting representation. Returning teams that do not attend AGM will be assessed a $50 penalty on their league fees for the upcoming year.
  -$100 deposit required from all teams on registration night & to secure a spot in league play. New teams will be allowed into league on an availability basis. Remaining league fees as set out at the AGM will be due on package night.
  -Annual elections for required executive positions at each AGM along with formation of required committees
  -Rule changes voted on by returning teams at each AGM
  - Executive will deal with complaints in relation to teams and players and provide required disciplinary action
  - Changes to League structure / time lines set out at AGM
  - Previous year’s budget presented by executive at AGM & new proposed budget provided at AGM and to be approved by teams
  -Review of previous AGM minutes by executive required at AGM
  -CMSP executive to consist of 5 members to include President, V.P., Secretary Treasurer and two Directors in the event it is required to break a vote on disciplinary action. All elections to take place at each AGM for a one-year term for all elected positions.
  -President to form committees and assign roles for executive as required.
  
  13) Elections & Required Committees:
  
  Wes Harrison – President (1 year term)
  Trevor Vinet – V.P. (1 year term)
  Tammy Chartrand – Secretary Treasurer (1 year term)
  Brian Hoglund – Director (1 year term)
  Lindsey Seto – Director (1 year term)
  
  Rick Marcinkowski took the opportunity to thank the CMSP executive for all their hard work in getting the CMSP league to it’s present 30 team successful status. Rick advised that due to other pressing commitments that he will not be seeking another term and stepping down as president. Rick Marcinkowski also announced that after 27 years the Camrose Warriors would no longer be playing as a team this year. The Warriors exit the CMSP league as League Champions for seven consecutive years. On behalf of the Warriors, Rick thanked all the teams that competed against them for the past several years and wished good luck to all teams in the future.
  
  Wes Harrison requested that a social committee be formed similar to last year to plan for league final dance. Trevor Vinet to oversee committee.
  
  Wes Harrison to liaise with Jim Cook and work on scheduling for 2011 season.
  
  Brian Hoglund will be responsible to deal with disputes or complaints received from teams and will update executive as required.
  
  Tammy Chartrand to complete books as in previous years.
  
  Wes Harrison will run with set up of league final, prepare for AGM, liaise with SPN and update league standings. Oversee daily operations of league.
  
  Lindsey Seto will be provided assignments once Wes Harrison has a chance to settle into his new position.
  
  Rick Marcinkowski will assist as past president with the CMCP Registration Night on April 7th to assist Wes Harrison with transition as new incoming president.
  
  14) Open discussion held for any other non-listed agenda items:
  
  Maggie Gibbens requested clarification on time lights shut off for late games. Decided president will follow up with Jim Cook to clarify that lights to remain on till 11:45 PM. Suggested grounds keeper checks with teams and let them play out last inning if near done.
  
  Wes Harrison advised that scheduling is difficult and teams may appear as first team (home team) on schedule more than anticipated. The best will be done to draft schedule with equal home games however this is not always possible due to special requests. Wes reminded that teams would have to consider this fact if they get scheduled for more home games then other teams. The team listed first of the schedule handed out at package night will be considered the home game.
  
  Meeting Adjourned

March 9, 2011

• 2011 Annual General Meeting
  Camrose Mixed Slo-Pitch League Annual General Meeting
  Thursday March 17th, 2011 @ 7pm
  At Edgeworth Centre
  Border Arena Upstairs Meeting Room #2
  All returning teams required to attend to vote on 2011 season plans Returning teams attending meeting will get a $50.00 refund off current year league fees.
  Any new interested teams please attend the meeting.
  Individual players interested in playing
  Contact Tammy at (780) 679-0789(leave message)

July 7, 2010

• Playoffs Around the Corner
  Please have all scores submitted by Fri July 9th before 10 PM so playoff draws can be completed. Scores not submitted or rainouts will be considered ties. Playoffs begin on Thurs July 15th for all "D" & "E" div teams and Fri July 16th for all "A" "B" & "C" div teams. Playoffs will then continue on Sat July 17th for all teams with dance to follow on Sat night. Draw will be emailed to teams by Mon July 12th.

June 5, 2010

• 2nd Half Schedules at Geo's Sports Lounge
  Please be advised the second half schedules can be picked up at Geo's Sports Lounge on Sunday June 6th. The second half of the season starts this Monday June 7th and concludes with league playoffs on Sat July 17th. The League Final Dance will take place at the Max Arena on Sat July 17th at 9 PM. The web schedule will be updated in the near future. The final first half of the season standings are now complete on the website. All scores not received by this Sat June 5th were entered as 10-10 ties. Best of luck to all teams in the second half of the season.

May 26, 2010

• Team Rosters Required
  Please remember that final team rosters are due by May 31st 2010. Players must be listed on roster to play in league playoffs. A reminder that all 1st half scores must be handed in by 10:00 PM on June 4th 2010 or will be considered a tie. Please have make-up games completed by then. Second half schedules will be available at Geo's Sports Lounge on June 6th after 3:00 PM. Please attend and pick up as second half of season starts on June 7th 2010.

May 7, 2010

• Web Site Update
  Hey everyone
  
  Please be advised that our website problems have been corrected and the schedule along with 2010 CMSP rules and contacts have been posted on the site.
  
  You will note that on the schedule handed out to you indicates that the first team listed is home. This will remain the same with the first team listed on the hand out schedule being home and supplying the bases. The web site indicates the first team is vistors but please consider the first team listed on both the web site and hand out to be the home team.
  
  Please get all games going at 6:30 PM as with the overcast weather darkness falls quickly. We have received a couple of score sheets turned in with imcomplete games that havn't gone at least 5 innings and we are recording these as ties. I still havn't heard from some teams this week or received their score sheets. Please let me know if your game has been rescheduled or turn your score sheets in as required.

May 5, 2010

• First Half of Season Under Way
  The Slo-pitch season has offically started with the first 4 games being completed on Monday night. Unfortunately the weather hasn't cooperated for the Tuesday night games. Teams are reminded that rained out games are the responsibility of the two teams to reschedule or the games will be considered a tie.
  
  Please note that the web site is currently experiencing some technical difficulties as the schedule will not display on the site. Please refer to your hand out schedule until the problem can be fixed. The divisions and standings do display on the site so you can check that section to see where your team stands within it's division.
  
  Please do not forget to turn in your updated roster sheets by the May 31st deadline. All score sheets need to be turned in by the winning team with the team names and scores clearly marked on them. Score sheets can be left in a drop box at Geo's Sports Lounge.

April 26, 2010

• Package Night Set For April 29th 7-9 PM AT GEO'S SPORTS LOUNGE
  Please be advised that the CMSP Ice Breaker Tournament scheduled for May 1 & 2 has been cancelled as only 4 teams registered for it. The next scheduled event is Package Night where teams can pick up their schedules and team packages for the up coming year. Please attend between 7-9 PM at Geo's Sports Lounge to pick up your package. Please remember to bring the remainder of your league fees ($400) and your team roster. We are still trying to schedule all 30 teams into the league howver as of today still waiting for the City of Camrose to release diamonds so we can complete the schedule. Once Minor Ball gets their diamonds secured with the City then they will let us know what diamonds are available in Camrose. Sorry for the delay in confiming everything, however it is out of our control.

April 26, 2010

• 2010 CMSP League Annual General Meeting Minutes
  2010 CMSP AGM MINUTES
  
  1) 2009 AGM Minutes reviewed and no issues raised.
  
  2) Insurance & Prizing Info – SPN in year 2 of 3-year agreement for 2010. Will supply prizing for 4 divisions and league tops up and buys additional prizing for last division.
  
  3) Slo-pitch Equipment Presentation – Dave Borman from Battle River Hockey Plus provided presentation on equipment available for CMSP season.
  
  4) 2010 Season Timelines:
  
  March 15th (7 PM) – CMSP Annual General Meeting (AGM)
  April 8th (7-9 PM) – Registration Night at Geo’s ($100 Deposit Required)
  April 16th – Cut off for late registration
  April 29th (7-9 PM) – Package Night at Geo’s ($400 Remaining Fee Required)
  May 1 & 2nd – Proposed Ice Breaker Fun League Tournament
  May 3rd – 1st half of CMSP League starts
  June 5&6th – 2nd half of schedule available at Geo’s at Bar
  June 7th – 2nd half of CMSP League Starts
  July 14-17th – CMSP League Finals Year End Dance
  July 17th – Year End Dance
  Aug 16th to Sept 25 – Proposed Fall Fun League
  
  Time line proposals put forth and accepted. Ice Breaker tournament is a new proposal that will be discussed later in the meeting.
  
  5) 2009 Actual Budget & 2010 Proposed Budget reviewed:
  
  2009 season saw a total surplus of $4941.49 for an account balance of $8029.18. Surplus came from regular season fees and sponsorship ($2395.51), league final beer gardens ($437.55 after paying for league final umps) and league final dance ($2108.43 after splitting profit with volunteer group working dance). Discussion held and determined that larger season profit came from several unused diamonds due to rainouts. Decided to use surplus and build account for potential diamond renovations or towards cost of possible new future diamonds.
  
  2010 proposed budget saw teams being charged $500 for league play, which would result in an anticipated season surplus of $157.00. The league final beer gardens were projected to earn $250.00 profit after paying umps that are hired for league final games. The league final dance was projected to earn $1500.00 for a total surplus of $1807.00 for the year. The break down for league fees was discussed and accepted. League fees to be $500 in 2010 to cover following: $275 regular season diamonds, $40 league final diamond cost, $83 game balls and score sheets, $90 insurance & prizing and $12 administration costs.
  
  6) League & Year End Format Discussed:
  
  Discuss Ice Breaker Tourney ($100 entry). To take place on May 1st & 2nd fun tourney with no prize money to get league going. Entry to pay for diamond costs. Agreed to try tournament and see if there is interest in it.
  
  1st half of season (division seeding). To be played similar as last year where teams play each other within division. Top seed moves up one division while bottom team drops to lower division.
  
  2nd half of season (playoff seeding). To be played similar to last year where teams get seeded for playoffs. Top two teams get first round bye in double knockout tournament to determine division champions. Winners and runner up in each division win SPN prizing. Top team moves up to next division in 2011, while last place team in division drops a division next year.
  
  League playoffs to be similar as last year with double knockout format. Decided to hand out prizing at main diamond at the conclusion of all finals. League wind up to follow with dance after the finals on Saturday similar format to last year. Committee will be formed by V.P. to plan and organize this year’s dance.
  
  Fall League discussed and decided to run it the similar format as last year. Fall league will be fun with no standings recorded and run for six weeks. Decided to make it one nine inning game as it begins to get darker a lot quicker.
  
  7) Diamond availability discussed with possible options:
  
  A proposal presented where diamonds with lights can potentially have two double-header games booked on evenings. Cost would remain the same as city would charge for lighting however teams playing second game would not pay for diamonds again. Teams were receptive to the second set of games starting at 8:45 pm and trying to keep a majority of games within Camrose if possible.
  
  Discussion about out of town games and decided that some concerns with Ohaton over lack of diamond maintenance. Daysland & Hay Lakes are both considering entering league and would like games played out there if possible. Advised with team in league then maintenance would not be an issue. Also mention of Havoc hosting tournament in New Norway and they would be renovating their diamonds also. Decided to limit entries this year to 30 teams that would play in 5 divisions. Emphasis on playing games in Camrose and limiting teams to 1 or 2 games at most if required to go out of Camrose. Priority being considered to higher division teams when playing in Camrose. 30 team limit may be less if sufficient diamonds are not available for all proposed games.
  
  8) Diamond Renovations / Construction / Fund Raising Ideas:
  
  Information provided that with current fiscal city budget restraints that there is little potential for diamond expansion in near future. Decided to keep building account for any diamond construction or renovations that may arise. Presently no other fund raising to be considered other than current revenues generated from operations. Committee will not be formed this year to look at diamond construction and executive will deal with any required issues in this area.
  
  9) Review Rules & proposed changes:
  
  Rule changes discussed and entire rules read out. Minor changes made to mercy rule of 12 this year to shorten games up. Also decided not to hand out prizing at dance. Rule with second game starting at 8:45 pm under the lights to be implemented also with 6:30 pm games required to be finished by then. Decided to keep all other rules the same. Website will have to be updated with rule changes.
  
  10) Proposed Rules Night discussed and determined that if the league rules were handed out with SPN rules books that this would suffice. Teams responsible for reading own rules and contacting executive if there are any questions.
  
  11) League Sponsorship – Geo’s Sport’s Lounge & Battle River Hockey Plus advised they will sponsor league again. Dave Borman indicated he will cut his cheque at end of April. Geo’s will sponsor cash and team specials in lounge. Web site will have to be updated with sponsors.
  
  12) Website – provided CMSP website address to teams for updates (cmsp.letpad.com)
  
  13) League Bylaw Implementation discussed and following agreed:
  
  -2011 returning teams required to attend AGM and will have voting representation. New teams will not have voting representation. Returning teams that do not attend AGM will be assessed a $50 penalty on their league fees for the upcoming year.
  -$100 deposit required from all teams on registration night & to secure a spot in league play. New teams will be allowed into league on an availability basis. Remaining league fees as set out at the AGM will be due on package night.
  -Annual elections for required executive positions at each AGM along with formation of required committees
  -Rule changes voted on by returning teams at each AGM
  - Executive will deal with complaints in relation to teams and players and provide required disciplinary action
  - Changes to League structure / time lines set out at AGM
  - Previous year’s budget presented by executive at AGM & new proposed budget provided at AGM and to be approved by teams
  -Review of previous AGM minutes by executive required at AGM
  -CMSP executive to consist of 5 members to include President, V.P., Secretary Treasurer and two Directors in the event it is required to break a vote on disciplinary action. All elections to take place at each AGM for a one-year term for all elected positions.
  -President to form committees and assign roles for executive as required.
  
  14) Elections & Required Committees:
  
  Rick Marcinkowski – President (1 year term)
  Trevor Vinet – V.P. (1 year term)
  Tammy Chartrand – Secretary Treasurer (1 year term)
  Wes Harrison – Director (1 year term)
  Brian Hoglund – Director (1 year term)
  
  Rick Marcinkowski requested that a social committee be formed similar to last year to plan for league final dance. Trevor Vinet to oversee committee.
  
  Wes Harrison requested to liaise with Jim Cook and work on scheduling for 2010 season. Also requested to work with web design contact to make required web site changes.
  
  Brian Hoglund will be responsible to deal with disputes or complaints received from teams and will update executive as required.
  
  Tammy Chartrand to complete books as in previous years.
  
  Rick Marcinkowski will run with set up of league final, prepare for AGM, liaise with SPN and update league standings. Oversee daily operations of league.
  
  15) Open discussion for any other non-listed agenda items and none added.

March 2, 2010

• 2010 CMSP League Annual General Meeting
  2010 CMSP League Information
  Planning for the 2010 CMSP League is well under way. The initial Annual General Meeting will take place on March 15th and will include league information from the previous year and for the proposed 2010 season. Please note the below meeting information and attend if interested. A limited number of teams will be accepted in 2010 with preference going to teams that played in 2009, so please don't miss this meeting and be disapointed.
  
  Camrose Mixed League Slo-Pitch Annual General Meeting
  March 15, 2010 @ 7pm
  Edgeworth Centre - Meeting Room #1
  Upstairs by Border Paving Arena
  Any interested teams please attend the meeting.
  Any individual players interested in playing contact Tammy at (780) 679-0789.
  
  Agenda for the meeting will include:
  2010 Season Plans
  2009 Budget Presentation & 2010 anticipated league fees
  Discuss League Finals - potential dance
  Discuss potential League fund raising ideas
  Discuss Diamond Renovations / New Diamonds / Alternative Diamond Rentals
  Rule Discussion
  Insurance Info & Prizing
  CMSP Executive Elections for President / Sec Treas / Vice Pres / Director positions
  Form committees for required action items
  
  If a representative from your team is unable to attend the AGM meeting on March 15th 2010 then registration night has been set at the below location. Please attend with your $100 deposit on registration night to secure a spot for your team in 2010.
  
  Camrose Mixed Slo-Pitch Registration
  April 8, 2010 @ 7pm
  At Geo's Sports Lounge
  $100.00 partial registration fee required at time of registration.
  Individual players sign up as well.
  For any information or to sign up contact Tammy (780) 679-0789
  
  
  Thank you,
  CMSP League President
  Rick Marcinkowski

July 21, 2009

• League Playoffs Wrap Up Camrose Mixed Slo-Pitch Season
  The CMSP league wrapped up a successful 6th season with playoffs in the form of a double knock out tournament. Teams participated in four different divisions to determine seeding for next year and division champions. The tournament was hosted from July 15-18th in Camrose.
  
  In the “A” division playoffs the Geo’s Warriors captured their 6th consecutive league title. The Warriors defeated the Bronco’s 19-8 and the Mixed Veggies 9-2 before advancing to the final and defeating the Tragically Ripped 13-8. The Tragically Ripped finished 2nd within the “A” division while the Bronco’s grabbed 3rd place. The Mixed Veggies finished 4th and the Prairie Gnomes 5th. The Panhandle Pirates finished 6th and will be relegated to the “B” division next year.
  
  The “B” division playoffs capped off an exciting final as the Revenge had to defeat the Wounded Ducks twice in the finals to capture the division title. The Revenge defeated the Round Hill Bison’s 22-6 in their opening game before dropping a close 8-7 game to the Wounded Ducks. The Revenge then defeated the Isotopes 20-10 to advance into the final where they defeated the Wounded Ducks by scores of 13-4 and 18-8. The Wounded Ducks finished 2nd while the Isotopes placed 3rd. The Havoc grabbed 4th place and the Round Hill Bison’s finished 5th. The Revenge will advance to the “A” division next year while Max Steel who finished 6th will be relegated to the “C” division.
  
  The “C” division saw ODB capture the title by defeating Bombsquad 15-11, Balls Deep 18-6 and then narrowly getting by Sweat Pea’s 16-15 in the final. Sweat Pea’s are runner-up for the second year in a row while Ball’s Deep grabbed 3rd place. Bombsquad finished 4th while the Panhandle Parrots grabbed 5th spot. ODB will advance to the “B” division next year while the Sociables will get relegated to the “D” division after finishing 6th.
  
  The “D” division saw the Electro Tel Selects defeat Mourning Would 6-4 and then defeat the Augustallions twice by scores of 13-4 and 17-2 to capture the title. Augustallions finished 2nd while Sexpo’s finished 3rd. Mourning Would grabbed 4th spot while the Road Runners ended up in 5th and the Crunchers finished 6th within the division. The Alice Hotel finished 7th and will be relegated to the “E” division next year. WGW, Fortis and Camrose Resort Casino did not participate in this year’s league playoffs and will also start next year in the “E” division. The Selects will move up to the “C” division next year.
  
  The executive of the Camrose Mixed Slo-pitch League would like to congratulate all the teams who were division champions during this year’s league playoffs. Congratulations also go out to George Marcinkowski from the Geo’s Warriors and Tannis Duffy from the Prairie Gnomes who won their respective home run competitions for the male and female divisions held on July 17th during the league finals. Thank you to all the teams and committee members for making this year a success and we look forward to seeing everyone in 2010.

May 5, 2009

• Team Contact List
  In the event you need to reschedule games these are your contacts (all phone numbers are (780) prefix):
  
  Team Contacts
  "A" Division
  Prairie Gnomes: Jeff Hoglund 878-1428/672-9406/608-6228
  Revenge: Wes Harrison 672-4621/608-6504
  Warriors: Rick Marcinkowski 608-5000 & Geo Marcinkowski 672-4206/678-7610
  Tragically Ripped: James Burtnack 672-4403/717-6007
  Mixed Veggies: Cheryl Walsh 608-1604/678-6325
  Panhandle Pirates: Trevor Vinet: 878-1734/672-0224
  
  "B" Division
  Wounded Ducks: Darren Smith 672-6250/608-5093
  Sociables: Tammy Chartrand 679-0789/672-8011/679-6758
  Max Steel: Bev Brooking 608-4837/781-0551
  Havoc: Ken Schafer 672-1021/608-4288
  Isotopes: Steve Fontaine 878-1717/672-5575
  Team Bronco: Curtis Bergstrom 608-6528
  
  "C" Division
  Roundhill Bison's: Lionell Campbell 608-9869/672-9770 & Mike Kuzio 679-5742
  Balls Deep: Kayla Oslanski 608-7448/679-0944
  Crunchers: Michael Wetsch 678-0669/781-4542
  Sweet Peas: Billy Christian 678-9388
  Panhandle Parrots: Trevor Vinet 878-1734/672-0224
  ODB: Tim Bonnefont 672-3505/781-5623
  
  "D" Division:
  Bomb Squad: Scott Sveinbjornson 878-1356/672-8300
  WGW: Chris Reinhart 994-2082/678-0787
  Augustallions: Lauren Tollifson 672-3245/678-0584
  Alice Bar Flies: Shere Hill 672-2124/672-2019
  Electro-Tel Selects:Brent Steeves 878-1070/679-2871
  CRC Jokers: Felicia DenHartog: 679-4954
  
  "E" Division
  Fortis: Garrett Guttmann 678-3228
  Mourning Would: Matt Mcleod 672-6318/608-8179
  Roadrunners: Dale Steil 678-4543 or Brad Huolt 608-9522
  Sexpos: Maggie Gibbons: (780)712-9492
  

March 25, 2009

• 2009 CMSP AGM Minutes
  Meeting Held on March 10th 2009 at 7:00 PM at Edgeworth Center Meeting Room #2
  
  1) Insurance & Prizing Presentations were conducted after which a vote was held and SPN was selected for another 3 year term. Congratulations to SPN Mike HAUCK who did the presentation on behalf of SPN.
  
  2) Slo-pitch Equipment Presentation was conducted by Dave Borman from Hockey Plus to discuss equipment availability for this years Slo-pitch league. Dave will be supplying league balls and score books which will be included in this years entry fee. In addition Dave indicated he will have a variety of bats, bases and other ball equipment available should teams require supplies this year.
  
  3) 2009 Season Timelines discussed with teams at meeting:
  April 7th (7-9 PM) – Registration Night at Geo’s ($100 Deposit Required)
  April 14th – Cut off for late registration
  May 1st (7-9 PM) – Package Night at Geo’s ($375 Remaining Fee Required)
  May 4th – 1st half of CMSP League starts
  June 6&7th – 2nd half of schedule available at Geo’s at Bar
  June 8th – 2nd half of CMSP League Starts
  July 16-18 – CMSP League Finals & Proposed Year End Dance
  July 25-26 – Proposed CMSP Fund Raising Tournament
  
  4) 2008 Actual Budget & 2009 Proposed Budget Review was reviewed:
  Budget results from 2008 were presented to teams attending the meeting along with a budget proposal for 2009. Discussions were held in relation to a vision for surplus money that the league makes each year. It was decided to keep this year’s league fees at the proposed $475 per team and build the league account for potential future diamond renovations / construction.
  
  5) League & Year End Format discussed:
  -1st half of season division placing (top move up & bottom drop in division)
  -2nd half of season seeds teams for playoffs (1st & 2nd bye rest play in round 1)
  -Playoffs with A/B/C/D/ divisions with prizing for winner & runner up
  -Top Teams in playoffs move up to next division in 2010 and last place teams drop down next year
  -Teams from 2008 will have preference in 2009 registration and then first come to max of 24 teams because of limited diamond availability
  - Discussion held in relation to League Finals with Umps for Sat games again & use same double knock out format within divisions similar to last year
  - Discussion held to form committee for social event chaired by VP to be elected later in meeting. Teams are in support of social committee looking into the feasibility of having a year end dance at the end of league finals
  - Social committee was formed with representation from Bev Brooking and Reps from O.D.B. & Warriors (Reps T.B.A.)
  
  6) Diamond Renovations / Construction / Proposed Fund Raising Tournament:
  
  - Discussed feasibility of League taking over Warrior Tournament on July 25 & 26 weekend for fund raising for diamond renovation / construction costs. Decided that league will take over tournament and incorporate hired umpires to allow league teams to play. Rick Marcinkowski indicated that he would assist with coordinating the tournament in the similar manner the previous Warrior Tournaments had been operated for the past 22 years.
  - Discussed forming a fund raising committee for diamond renovations / construction. Committee was formed with representation from Bev Brooking, Jeff Hoglund and Wes Harrison. This committee will form partnerships with other parties having interests with diamond use in Camrose and come up with the best strategy for diamond renovation / construction.
  - Discussion in relation to incorporating diamond renovation / construction costs into league fees and decided to try fund raising ideas such as new league fund raising tournament, sponsorship and other fund raising ideas.
  - Discuss in relation to alternative diamond considerations Re: Ohaton potentially and decided to keep games in Camrose. It was announced that teams can rent the Ohaton Ball Diamond for games or tournaments at a cost of $40 per game if interested by contacting The Auto Shoppe (780) 672-7231.
  
  7) Fall Fun League:
  Discussed feasibility of fall league again and issues identified last year (weather / darkness / structure considerations). It was decided to include a handout in the registration package that will ask for teams’ interest. Determined that if fall league does proceed that it may start a little earlier in the year and consist of only one 9 inning game to avoid darkness issues.
  
  8) Rule Changes Discussed and following changes to be made:
  - The first team listed on the CMSP Web Site will be the home team. Each team supplies one new game ball for each double header game played.
  - Insurance Rosters will be handed out on Registration Night (April 7th) and must be submitted by teams on Package Night (May 1st). Teams will have until May 31st to make any additions to their rosters prior to them being forwarded and finalized for the year. Teams who do not submit their rosters on package night will not be allowed to play in the league.
  - ASA bat list will be the official bat list allowed for league play
  - A 15 run mercy rule will be in effect after 5 innings
  
  9) Elections:
  - Election for Secretary / Treasurer Position (Responsible Books & Minutes) & Tammy Chartrand elected
  - Election for Director Position (Web Site / Scheduling / League Fee Schedule) & Jeff Hoglund elected
  - Election for new Vice President Position – (Oversee & Chair Formed Committees / Assist in Absence of President) & Trevor Vinet elected
  - Election for President (Oversee Meetings / Oversight of League / Chair Executive in Disputes / Oversee League Final Tournament & League Fund Raising Tournament) & Rick Marcinkowski elected
  
  10) -Open discussion for any other items not listed on agenda and potential sponsors identified for 2009 season and Rick Marcinkowski will draft up letter and forward to possible interested businesses.
  - In addition new teams identified as O.D.B. / Morning Wood / Camrose Resort Casino / Century Meadows identified and put name on list to enter this year’s league. Rick Marcinkowski indicated that Crunchers & Round Hill Bison’s were unable to attend AGM however indicated they were returning this year.
  - Meeting adjourned
  
  

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