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Mason Knothole Association (MKA) Purpose: The Mason Knothole Association stands for baseball excitement, better competition, and a commitment towards excellence involving the attitudes of players, coaches, parents, fans, and sponsors. Players should be knowledgeable and skilled in many aspects of the game, eager to learn better techniques and always display a passionate approach towards the game. Coaches should have expertise in playing and teaching the game, must be able to effectively communicate team fundamentals and strategies to the players, and never lose sight of baseball being a game for the kids to enjoy. Above all else, Mason Knothole players, managers, parents, and fans should respect the game, congratulate their opposition, support fellow teammates, and always place the needs of the team above the needs of the individual. Mason Knothole Association is a fun organization that looks to foster exciting baseball growth for many of Mason's finest young athletes.
DISTRICT 34 COUNTY TOURNAMENT BRACKETS
The brackets for the District 34 Division II County Tournament are posted on the "Trny Brackets & Field Schedules" page of the web site.
Mason is hosting the A, C and C1 North tournaments. These brackets (as well as the Class D brackets) will be kept updated. We have posted the original brackets for the other tournaments, but we will not be able to keep them updated with any changes.
MKA MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES
All Mason Managers are responsible for:
1. Checking the 'Field Schedule' page of the web site (daily with all the changes due to rainouts) and making sure their home games are listed on the schedule correctly.
2. Calling their opponent the week of the game to confirm date, time and field location for their home games.
3. Scheduling make-up games predently and playing your games at the assigned time slots. We are having a wet season, so expect to play back to back games or double headers on the weekend.
Managers - Please cleanup all trash after your game.
2008 Knothole FAQ's
1. Eligible Age Limits For All Classes (Over Age Players Not Allowed):
AA Youth born on or after May 1, 1990
A-Major Youth born on or after May 1, 1992
A-Minor Youth born on or after May 1, 1993
B Youth born on or after May 1, 1994
B-1 Youth born on or after May 1, 1995
C Youth born on or after May 1, 1996
C-1 Youth born on or after May 1, 1997
D Youth born on or after May 1, 1998
2. Teams must have 12 players on roster, no more than 20 (last day to add players to roster is June 1st). This rule applies to both Div1 and Div2 (West & Central) teams.
3. Players must either attend a school within Mason City Limits or reside within the Mason School District to be Mason Knothole eligible.
4. NYSCA Coaches Training: Mandatory for ALL managers and first assistant coach. All Managers and first assistant coaches must register your NYSCA card number with MKA before taking the field in ‘08. To register, simply email your NYSCA card number and expiration date to the MKA Training Coordinator via email at training@masonknothole.org. For more information, see the NYSCA category on the Manager News page.
5. Mason Schools Spring Break is March 24-28, 2008 and will have no affect on knothole games.
6. Season begins the week of April 14th and concludes June 16th. West and Central teams will begin 2 and out county tournament June 19th. The only day games will not be played is July 4th. Non-city eligible teams should be finished on or before July 6th (weather permitting).
7. City eligible teams begin play July 7th and could play as late as July 28th depending on their successes in the 2 and out format.
8. Top two teams per division are recognized at the trophy presentation.
Mason Volunteer Opportunities
Mason Volunteer Program Opportunities
Click the link above to see all the volunteer opportunities sponsored by the City of Mason this year including those at Corwin Nixon Park. If interested in any of these opportunities, go to the www.imaginemason.org website and sign-up on-line. Click on the 'Links' page in the left navigation bar to find a link to this website.
The Pulse Journal - "Play Ball" Website
Beginning in the 2006-07 Seasons ... The Mason Pulse Journal and The Western Star began reporting on Mason baseball teams on their new web site called "Play Ball" (access this site by clicking on the 'Links' page in the left navigation bar). Included are feature stories and photographs on teams, players, coaches, divisions, and organizational happenings. You can submit MVP nominations each week by going to the "Play Ball" website and following the instructions provided.
Thanks for making Mason Knothole a great place for quality baseball!
B-West
B West 2008 Standings
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