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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
DATE:
SUB J:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
October 15, 1999
1999 Smmner Softball Evaluation
The number of teams in Chanhasseu's adult softball league decreased to 42 tealns
this yea/'. Softball across the Twin Cities is declining slightly. I will continue to
look at new ways to add additional teams to our leagues.
Corporate League
The Corporate League had 7 teams this year. Overall, the Corporate League xvas
satisfied with the league. The Chanhassen Corporate League sent 3 teams to the
state tournament, and 2 out of the 3 placed in the top 10 in the state. We have a
solid base of talent, and with new industry and businesses moving into town, the
league hopefully will increase.
9v/omell'S League
We are still holding at 5 to 6 teams for a number of years now. It has to be a goal
of mine to increase the number of teams in this league. I will v¢ork on this over
the winter. Overall, the impression of the league was good and teams seemed to
have fun.
Over 40
In an effort to replenish the sagging numbers of the older players, a new rule was
implemented to allow 2 players between 35 and 40 to participate. The teams were
very receptive, and appreciated the change. This league had 8 teams again this
year, which makes a perfect schedule. It has been challenging, at times, to find
and retain umpires. The players and managers have been known to voice their
opinions and concerns about the quality of our umpires. I would like to
investigate the possibility of operating the league without umpires, and implement
a mat behind homeplate that would dictate balls and strikes.
Todd Hoffman
October 15, 1999
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Men's Open
The Men's Open league has continued to be our most popular league. We had 18
teams this year, which was fantastic. The open eligibility rule really has helped
the Men's Open League the most. The interest is there to build upon an open
league which could be offered on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. The
league continues to flourish and should stay healthy.
Co-Rec
The Co-Rec League only had 4 teams this year. This league is in danger of
folding. This is another priority to rekindle the interest of this league. Most of the
teams playing in the league are there to have fun and to socialize, which will
continue to be the main focus.
General Comments:
Investigate using a pitching mat/carpet for calling balls and strikes.
· Improve umpires knowledge of rules and policies.
· Try not to schedule 9:00 p.m. games.
· Try to go to 3-2 count without a courtesy.
· Play rain-out/make-up games on regularly scheduled playing night - not on
weekends.
· Continue to schedule an extra game for teams, eliminating byes.
· Find and train more umpires.
· Have umpires get the game balls from the concession shelter at Lake Ann for
each game instead of manager's bringing them.
· Continue using the weather line to update status of game by 3:30 p.m.
· Change t-shirt design for first and second place teams.
· Teams were very happy with open eligibility.
· Investigate adding double header league.
· Investigate the possibility of adding warning track.
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1999 Summer Softball Revenue/Expenditures
REVENUE $17,907.00
TOTAL REVENUE $17,907.00
EXPENDITURES
101-146-4130-406-460
Umpires $6,493.50
Umpire Coordinator 1,500.00
State Berths 1,398.00
Sanction Fees 756.00
TOTAL $10,147.50
101 - 146-4300-406-460
Softballs $1,800.00
T-shirts 700.00
Ballfield Supplies 127.20
Trophies 205.02
TOTAL $2,832.22
TOTAL REVENUE
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$17,907.00
$12~979.72
BALANCE $4,927.28
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