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Happy New Year

Posted by Parent on January 1, 2025, 9:22 am

I hope everyone is looking forward to a great 2025. Are there any softball resolutions?

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by Shawn Ryan show on January 4, 2025, 1:21 pm, in reply to "Happy New Year"

My 2025 softball resolution is to talk Betcher and Conroy into having a beer vendor or maybe even a beer garden tent at every LP4U and PGF event so parents don’t have to hide their alcohol like teenagers anymore. Or at the VERY LEAST hold a “parent appreciation” themed weekend tournament. After all, names like PGF, LP4U and this entire racket doesn’t exist without the parents. Parents are the real hero’s and it’s about time we receive some simple perks for our heroisms. Dont forget who pays you. Where’s the appreciation?? Raise your hands if you’re with me!!

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by EagleEye on January 5, 2025, 11:19 am, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

The majority of the tournaments are held on public parks fields. Most municipalities have strict rules when it comes to alcohol being served at their facilities. I doubt any Tournament Director would want to jump thru all the hoops needed only to have inebriated parents running around the fields.

The Lockport Canal Days festival comes to mind. They have a cordoned off beer garden with controlled access. No unopened cans are allowed outside of the garden. There's a heavy police presence there.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by Shawn Ryan show on January 5, 2025, 12:47 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

Eagle Eye, I bet your boss really loves you with your nose up his behind everyday. Also, I would bet your the parent that questions and dissects every stat on game changer. Go watch a comedy show or something or maybe a Shane Gillis stand up. You obviously missed the sarcasm, skipped right by you.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by @Shawn Ryan on January 5, 2025, 10:51 am, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

Or we could just say f'it, and go drink in a field somewhere, save the heartache of watching the kid go 0'fer at the plate.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by beer on January 4, 2025, 3:40 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

Remember no beer at church fields, but money talks like everytihg else in travel Make a "donation" to them and I am sure they will have an "off campus" beer garden... FOR PROFIT

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by @Parent on January 2, 2025, 9:39 am, in reply to "Happy New Year"

Ask your kids if they're having fun and when and why. If you don't know what they're thinking, you'll never be able to help them when needed.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by Boomalot on January 1, 2025, 12:58 pm, in reply to "Happy New Year"

Try to remain calm despite the slapper being out-of-the-box and it not being enforced.
Do not get frustrated as the player on first base leaves early and steals a base by 15 feet.
Show no emotion when your outfielder chucks the ball home from deep and the two base runners each move up a base.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by @Parent on January 1, 2025, 9:27 am, in reply to "Happy New Year"

Stay away from the toxic parents. You don't gotta be confrontational; move away.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by @Parent on January 1, 2025, 12:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

Toxic parents are the #1 problem. Bet we all know one.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by @@Parent on January 2, 2025, 9:37 am, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

Don't be the toxic parent

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by @Parent on January 1, 2025, 9:26 am, in reply to "Happy New Year"

No words of wisdom or coaching at the fields or on rides home. Practice time is talking time.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by Slave Labour on January 1, 2025, 11:45 am, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

Next year we will be looking for a well established organization! No Volunteering, No fundraising, sick of all this drama. Just want to sit in left field and enjoy.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by EagleEye on January 2, 2025, 6:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

That's questions that need to be asked at tryout time. If the organization is upfront they will tell right there. If the answer is not to your liking you can move on or deal with it.

The drama thing. That's a coin toss. All it takes is one toxic parent/family and the season can be ruined.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by GOOD FIELDS on January 1, 2025, 9:56 am, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

Play at fields with lights and open concession stands. We pay a lot of money for travel, make sure it is worth it.

Re: Happy New Year

Posted by Scared on January 1, 2025, 5:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Happy New Year"

Fear the B

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