USSSA Softball Insurance Information from OJ

This just in as well - a busy (snow) day:

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Here is some good information for teams looking for team insurance.
You will need to register as a USSSA team before purchasing the insurance.
If you need to register in WA. for Baseball please contact me and I will send your team information and check off to the State Office.
Once they input your information into the system. Then you will be able to purchase team insurance.
The timeframe for the new insurance is a good deal. Be sure to ask me any question you want. I will try and direct you to the proper web site.


Sincerely,
OJ Simpson
USSSA Baseball Director of WA.

Reminder! Kitsap PFD Grants Still Available!

From our good friends at the Kitsap Public Facilities District:

The Kitsap Public Facilities District (KPFD) announces the establishment of the KPFD EventFund to support Kitsap County-based organizations interested in producing or hosting local and regional sports tournaments and special events.

The KPFD EventFund will make awards ranging from $1000 to $5000. The purpose of KPFD EventFund is to twofold: 1) to stimulate economic activity by supporting business that work to attract out-of-county participants, families and tournament enthusiasts to Kitsap County; and, 2) to provide family-centered entertainment and healthy recreational opportunities for Kitsap County residents.

“One of KPFD’s guiding principles is to work through partnerships that promote economic development in Kitsap County. The KPFD EventFund is another example of how the KPFD is using taxpayer dollars efficiently and effectively to benefit directly the families, businesses and communities served by the KPFD,” stated Walter S. Draper IV, Chair, KPFD. To receive funding, events must be held at one of the three public facilities developed with KPFD-managed funds including the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, Kitsap Fairgrounds & Events Center, or facilities within North Kitsap Regional Event Center, currently under development in Poulsbo.Application deadlines are January 9, 2007 and May 22, 2007. Funding decisions are competitive and will be announced January 25, 2007 and June 28, 2007. Information and 2007 Application & Allocation Guidelines are available on-line at www.kitsap-pfd.org or by contacting KPFD Administrator Anne Blair at (360)337-5356 or ablair@kitsap-pfd.org.

The PFD is providing a nearly-unheard-of opportunity for Kitsap, particularly all our user groups.

Thank you from the Kitsap Sports Council!

Olympic Duals Wrestling at the Pavilion Dec. 8-9

This just in from our good friends Doug Dowell and Steve Polillo - let's all get out and support this great event!

PRESS RELEASE FOR:

Location: Kitsap Sun Pavilion

Date: Friday, December 8 (Junior Varsity); Saturday, December 9, 2006 (Varsity)

Time: First Round of Wrestling is scheduled to start at 9:15.
*** See the complete schedule at the end of this press release.

Participating Teams (16):
Olympic, Central Kitsap, Klahowya, North Kitsap, Bremerton, A.C. Davis (Yakima), Sequim, Shelton, Olympia, Foss, Bethel, Graham-Kapowsin, Wenatchee, Auburn-Riverside, Marysville-Pilchuck, and Prairie.

Awards:
- Most Team Falls (Trophy)
- Individual Sportsmanship Award (Trophy)
- Team Sportsmanship Award (Trophy)
- Co-3rds, 2nd, & 1st Place Team Trophies
- Medals to the individual wrestlers from all the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams

Aim of the Tournament:
- Provide a first-class tournament experience for our local athletes
- Serve as the major fund-raiser for the OHS wrestling program

Admission:
- Adults = $8.00
- Students, Seniors, Children (6-12yrs) = $4.00
- Children 5yrs & under = free
- Olympic H.S. students with ASB = free

Announcer:
We are fortunate to have Mr. Richard Chwaszczewski, one of the main announcers for the state tournament, serving as our announcer for the Dream Duals.

Safety Measures:
A team of certified athletic trainers will be on site during the competition. In addition, we will also have an ambulance and aide crew standing by on site thanks to our local KCFD.

If you have any questions or want more information please contact:
Doug Dowell (Tournament Director)
(W) 662-8615
(H) 662-0585
Email: dougd@cksd.wednet.edu

On behalf of everyone involved in planning the 2006 OLYMPIC DUALS, I would like to personally THANK YOU for taking the time to review this press release and for any coverage you extent to this event. It is my sincere desire that this tournament will provide a lasting memory for our young athletes. At the same time, it is also my hope that the community will come out and witness the skills, the dedication, and the sportsmanship that our young wrestlers are developing through athletic competition.

Yours in Sport,

Doug Dowell

PS:
A detailed time schedule as well as direction to the Kitsap Sun Pavilion can be found below for your information.

Olympic Duals
December 9th, 2006
SCHEDULE:

START: FINISH: ACTIVITY:
7:00 8:00 Weigh Ins at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion
8:15 8:40 Coaches Meeting in the Coaches Room
8:40 8:50 Warm Ups: “A” Teams
8:50 9:00 Warm Ups: “B” Teams
9:00 9:15 A) Team IntroductionsB) Color Guard’s PresentationC) National Anthem
9:15 11:00 WRESTLING ROUND # 1
11:00 12:45 WRESTLING ROUND # 2
12:45 1:40 Break : All Mats Washed Lunch for Coaches !!! Possible Raffle ?
1:40 1:50 Warm Ups: “A” Teams
1:50 2:00 Warm Ups: “B” Teams
2:00 3:45 WRESTLING ROUND # 3
3:45 5:30 WRESTLING ROUND # 4
* 5:30Or at the finish of Round # 4 matches 5:45 A) Roll Up Mats (We would REALLY APPRECIATE your help!)B) Possible Raffle ?
5:45 6:00 Award Presentations:- Most Team Falls- Individual Sportsmanship Award- Team Sportsmanship Award- Co-3rds , 2nd, & 1st place Team Trophies - Individual Medals to each wrestler from the top 3 teams

Directions to the Kitsap County Fairgrounds
1200 NW Fairgrounds Road
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 337-5350

Family, friends, and fans;
The Olympic Dream Duals will be held in the Kitsap Sun Pavilion, which is located at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.

From Winslow Ferry (Highway 305):
Follow Highway 305 to Highway 3 Southbound (about 3 miles.) Take Kitsap Mall/Silverdale/East Bremerton Exit off Highway 3. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Stay straight to go onto NW Waaga Way/Highway 303. Take the Ridgetop Blvd ramp. Turn right onto Right onto Ridgetop Blvd NW. Turn left onto NW Myhre Rd. NW Myhre Rd becomes Tracyton Blvd NW. Turn left onto NW Fairgrounds Rd. Fairgrounds is at top of hill.

From the Bremerton Ferry:
Upon leaving the ferry you will follow Washington Street until you come to Warren Avenue. Turn right on Warren Avenue and proceed out of town on Warren. You will go past Olympic College and over the Warren Avenue Bridge. Warren Avenue will turn into Wheaton Way after crossing the bridge. Stay on Wheaton Way until you are out of town. Stay on Highway 303 until you come to Fairgrounds Road. Turn left on Fairgrounds Road and go until you come to the Fairgrounds.

From Tacoma:
Take Highway 16 North to Bremerton from the I-5 Freeway just South of the Tacoma Dome. Outside of Bremerton, take the Highway 3 exit towards Silverdale and the Hood Canal Bridge. Once on Highway 3, proceed until you come to Silverdale/Newberry Hill turn off. At the bottom of the off-ramp turn right and continue into Silverdale to Bucklin Hill Road. Turn right on Bucklin Hill Road and go until you come to Nels Nelson Road. Turn right on Nels Nelson Road and continue until you come to the Fairgrounds.

Bainbridge Island Youth Soccer Club Announces Innovative Fields Fundraiser with The Zone!

Indoor soccer has arrived conveniently located near Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap! The Zone Sportsplex, a brand new facility in Poulsbo, Wash. is now accepting team registrations for indoor leagues for all ages including adults, and will begin its first-ever season January 6, 2007.

The season will last for 8 games, with matches held on weekends with no practices. Form your own team and register with the Zone directly. Bainbridge Island Youth Soccer players and coaches who sign up before 12/30 can receive a $50 discount per team.

BIYSC has entered into a partnership with the Zone to receive a donation towards B.I. field improvement for every kid who plays. Go to their new website for indoor soccer registration forms, as well as information on soccer training and many other programs - www.zonesportsplex.com

This is a great way to maintain skills and have a lot of fun during the winter!

FLASH! - This just in from Ted: "In addition to our partnership with BIYSC, The Zone has signed a partnership with NK Little League where the major benefit is that they will be hosting one day of their league tryouts at The Zone, instead of out in the elements. The Zone has also signed a partnership with the NK soccer club to let the club use The Zone as its home base where they can host meetings and have access to an office donated by The Zone. We have also signed a similar agreement with KYLA as in the NKSC deal."

The Zone Readies to Open

Soccer, baseball, softball, flag football, golf, lacrosse, birthday parties, after-school programs, summer and holiday camps and clinics and ... moms and seniors just taking a walk? That's right: A remarkable sports and community facility is blooming in Poulsbo, and don't let the name fool you – Ted Thetford’s Zone Sportsplex in Poulsbo is sure to have something in store specifically for you.

With a projected opening date of December 15, 2006, the project marks a dream nearly ten years in the making. Thetford is the owner operator of , located at 21291 Urdahl Road NW and is fronted by Finn Hill Road, just West of Highway 3 in Poulsbo.

Ted's mission is to provide our community not only with a state-of-the-art indoor sports facility, but a place for all ages to meet, participate in and enjoy sports and other non-sports activities - and even share a meal together. The Zone Sportsplex is a 46,000 square-foot facility featuring year-round sports programs for youth and adults at nearly all levels of play.

The Zone Sportsplex is a 46,000 square-foot facility featuring year-round sports programs for youth and adults at nearly all levels of play. It features:

• A 100’ x 100’ turf field
• One 60’ baseball/softball infield
• Fully climate controlled year ‘round
• Hitting/pitching tunnels

Also on-site will be a full-service café, conference/party facilities and a family-friendly sports restaurant/bar.

The Kitsap Peninsula Sports Council salutes Ted for his resourcefulness and his vision and wish him, his family and his staff all the best.