June 15 is here!

Hello, everyone!

We are on a roll with tournament progress. 

Still need to sign up?  Click here.
I will continue taking applications, but I can't guarantee 100% that you'll get your requested shirt size.

We've received feedback from people saying that they're not used to signing up for a tournament so far away from the actual tournament date.

We TOTALLY understand.

However, the reason we're asking for sign ups so early is:

1) This is the first year this tournament is taking place.  We plan on doing it right the first time, with hopes for it to continue in the years to come.  If we keep the tournament sign-ups lax and wait until the last minute, there is a potential that we'd have to change brackets.  This tournament is essentially being organized and planned by one person: Me.  :)  
I want to max out the work now, and have everything run smoothly the day of.

2) I have to get t-shirt sizes in to the printer no later than July 1.  Ever get a t-shirt that isn't your size, and you hate to wear it during the game?  Too small?  Too big?  How about getting a t-shirt that you actually enjoy wearing in the August heat?  It's the little things.

3) I have to get a head count to the caterer for food for the day.  There is a big difference between 50, 75, and 100 people.  You know what would suck?  Running out of food that day.

Not that you wanted that long explanation, but that's the reasoning behind the early sign ups.

I appreciate your patience and your support!  We are looking forward to August 4 - it will be a blast!

Allison

The due date has been extended!

Click here for the application, waiver, and rules!

Want to play?

Find the application here.

What: A one-day, double-elimination, adult, coed, slow-pitch softball tournament
Where: McEachern Methodist Softball Fields (off of Macland Rd.)
When: Saturday, August 4, 2012 (ALL DAY!)
Why: To raise money for kids who can't afford to play local sports

Hurry and send in your application!

Woohoo!

Holy cow have we made progress!

We have a couple of prospective donors just around the corner, and today, Chick-Fil-A confirmed that they are donating free sandwich coupons to be raffled off at the tournament!

Remember to send in your player application, and share the tournament information on Facebook to friends and family!

Get your applications! Hot off the press!

Hi everyone!

We are SET!

Please find the application here, as a .pdf Google Doc (no sign-in required).

Please print it, read it, fill it out, sign it, and return it to me.  Email davekrachesoftball@gmail.com with any questions.

Please share with friends and family!  No full teams allowed (let's make this fair for those just looking to have fun!), but please read the rules - partial teams can submit applications and I'll fill in the blanks with other players submitting applications individually.

Hurry and turn in your applications - space is limited!  This is going to be an awesome day - for $10.00, you get to play in a guaranteed 2 games, you get lunch, and a t-shirt. 

100% of your $10.00 goes directly to help kids play in sports.

Good deal, huh?  Why would you NOT sign up?

Big Update!

We have a place and a date!

Saturday, August 4, 2012
McEachern Methodist UMC Softball Fields

We also have a PayPal account for people to make donations!

Log on to your PayPal account, and send donations to davekrachesoftball@gmail.com
Anything you send is MORE than appreciated!

We are also accepting checks. Make them out to: Allison Giddens
In the "for" line, put "Dave Krache Memorial Softball Tournament."

Mail to:
1635 Old Hwy 41 NW
Ste 112-236
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Any questions? Email: davekrachesoftball@gmail.com

Applications for playing will be made available within the next couple of weeks.

We need sponsors for the following. Sponsors donate the cash for the items, and I make sure their name is all over the item/signage:

-T-Shirts for players & staff
-Lunch for players
-Paper fans (it'll be August!)
-Signage (signs, brackets, etc)
-Awards

We need the following donated:

-Bottled ice water on ICE (again, it'll be August!)
-First aid items (bandaids, ace bandages, etc.)
-New, unused softballs
-Cash!
-Individually-wrapped snack items for players

We need to borrow the following:

-Tables (for lunch, the check in table, the first aid booth, donation booth)
-Softball equipment (bats, helmets, gloves)
-Bullhorn or mic/speaker system

We need volunteers for the day of:

-First aid booth
-Ice water booth
-Lunch servers
-Check-in booth
-Umpires
-Scorekeepers
-Donation booth
-Hand out fans
-Man the "brackets"

Thanks, everyone! More to follow!

Update on field/date

Hi all!

I've been getting so much support from people Dad knew AND so much support from people Dad never had the chance to meet. On both accounts - he would be incredibly flattered!

I am in talks with a church to check on field availability, and it appears August may be our month.
Intially we were shooting for October, but it appears that all around, that's a crazy-busy month for tournaments and Fall Ball.
So, August it may be!

I will make the announcement shortly so everyone can mark their calendars!

Thanks again, and see everyone soon!