Each year Kids First conducts a coaches meeting to inform coaches what they can expect during the upcoming season.  (Click on the Events Calendar link below for scheduled date and times).   If you are unable to attend the meeting, please download the information and read each page carefully.  If you are planning to attend the meeting, you may also want to download the information, and bring it to the meeting with any questions you may have.  This material is very informative and  will help you become a better coach, learn more about our organization, and answer most of your "what do I need to do" and "what if" questions.  If you are unable to attend the coaches meeting, please make sure you mail us all the required forms that have been included immediately so we can officially list you as a coach and assign you a team.  You will also want to send an email to request a practice field and the days and times you want to practice.  This is something that will be accomplished at the meeting. and those attending the meeting will have first opportunity to select the best diamonds and the most desireable days to conduct practice.  You will need to wait until the practice schedule has been posted to the website on March 15th in order to see what days and times remain available for specific diamond you would like to practice on.  The meeting will also include discussion of the new rules as well as rules from past years that have recently been updated.  These rules will be listed in the rulebook that will be added to the website soon.   Thank you for volunteering your time to help coach.  If you have any questions after reading the information provided, please send us an email or call  528-9908.  Please click the following links to download  information that will be discussed at the coaches meeting.

 

 Introduction to Kids First Sports

All coaches must attend the coach's meeting.  Meeting dates can be found by clicking on the following link:  Events Calendar

All coaches will be required to fill out an application.  Please click here for a downloadable form.

 

All rosters and reconciliation forms, for both new and returning coaches, will be completed by Kids First staff.  The only form returning coaches will be responsible for is the registration form. 

 

All registration forms and registration fees must be received by March 21st.  All sponsor fees are due by April 15th.   All payments for registration and sponsor fees must be made payable to Kids First Sports, Inc. 

 

Please note:   Teams will not be added to the game schedule until all fees have been paid.

Equipment boxes are available at all diamonds.  The home team coach will be responsible for ensuring equipment boxes are locked at the end of each game.  Beginning in 2009, all coaches will receive new keys for the equipment boxes and will be scheduled a date for picking up the new keys.  See Calendar of events for more information.

 

Uniforms and equipment will be provided for Coach Pitch/TBall teams.  All other divisions will need to furnish their own equipment and uniforms.  Kids First has recently acquired a limited supply of equipment suitable for older divisions.  This equipment will be available to use for the duration of the season on a first come first served basis.  Please see the bulletin board  for more information.  No charges will be expected for use of the equipment, but coaches will be required to sign for the equipment.  If equipment is not returned, the coach will be required to pay Kids First the replacement cost.  

 

Acquisition of new equipment is best accomplished by setting up a fund raiser.  There are several options available.  Please see information noted below.

 

Fundraising is extremely important, as it pays for the teams equipment and uniforms.  Some parents may prefer a buyout.  The parent may choose to participate in fundraising or pay a buyout fee.  The buyout fee amount shall be set by the coach based on the cost of uniforms and equipment.  The following list contains names and phone numbers for businesses that offer fundraising opportunities.  All businesses have been contacted by Kids First and are willing to provide fundraising materials, on an individual basis, to KFS coaches. 

 

DMI Fundraising - Candy  800-628-5905

 

Mr. D's Fundraising - Candy, Magazines, Miscellaneous  800-747-2582

(located in Springfield, delivers items to your residence with no delivery charge)

 

MRZ Solutions - Frozen Foods   800-558-5131

 

Hersheys   800-803-6932

 

Godfathers - Pizza Savings Cards   800-568-4473

 

50/50 Drawing  - Contact Kids First via email for additional information.

 

Pick Four for Fundraising -  Contact Kids First via email for additional information