BASL 2009 Online Registration Program

Big Apple Softball League

“Online”
Registration Program

Description For the 2009 softball season the BASL will again utilize the “online”
registration program. This program is designed to eliminate the
manual player (and Team Supporter) registration process.

By utilizing this program we make the entire registration process less

labor intensive for the players, managers, team treasurers and to the
league treasurer. We place the responsibility of registering entirely in
the hands of the players and team supporters themselves.

Accessibility The registration program is accessible through a link on the BASL

website and is available beginning March 1st through June 10th, for
anyone who wishes to register.

Note: A valid Visa or MasterCard is required to use this system. The system does
not accept American Express or Discover Card.

Team Manager This entire process should be transparent to all team managers. The
players, and team supporters, will register on their own, keeping in
mind they will not be eligible to play until they have successfully
registered.

For those players (and team supporters) who do not have a Visa or
MasterCard, the Manager (or team treasurer) can utilize the
registration program to provide the player’s information and receive
reimbursement from the player (or team supporter). This situation
must be handled at the team level. (See Attachment 1)

BASL Prior to the 1 start of the season, all managers will receive a player list
of all teams for their respective divisions. This list of players will
serve to identify those players who are eligible to be listed on a team’s
line-up sheet for the 2 Saturday and/or Sunday games.

This players list may also be distributed periodically throughout March

and April so managers can track the registration progress of their team.

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At the April 15th Governing Body meeting.
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Late registrants (game weekends) should hold on to their registration receipts as proof of late registration.

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Requirements Players and team supporters require the following information prior to
registering:

 Division – Players must know what Division their team plays in.
 Team – Players must know the name of their team.
 Credit/Debit Card – Registrant must have a valid Visa or
MasterCard.

Unauthorized No refunds will be given for unauthorized registrations. Player’s

should only register for a team when given the OK by their team
manager. Player moves will be accompanied by a corresponding
move of that player in the registration database.

Committees Players should be aware of the need for volunteers in 2009. Further,
they should have an understanding (however brief) of the purpose of
the various committees.

Shown on page 6 is a list of those committees along with a brief

description.

Managers/Reps As in the past, team managers are limited to 2 per team and reps are
limited to a total of 3. The person who registers as manager is also
presumed to be the team rep, unless someone else on the team is so
designated.

The team manager may notify the Secretary before any meeting if
someone other than the 3 registered team members will represent the
team at that meeting.

Note: Only those persons selected by the manager or the team should register as
either Governing Body Rep or Alternate Rep.

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The Process Shown here are the steps required to complete the registration process:

Step Action

1 Access the BASL website, and then click on the registration

link. The Following screen will appear;

2 Click on the “Spring/Summer Season” or “Register Now” links.

The following screen will appear:

3 In the name column are listed the various Divisions within the
BASL. Click on the Division link for your team. The
following screen will appear:

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Step Action

4 Click on the Register Player Now button. The Registration

Form will appear:

Notes: 1) If the Player has no email address enter:

noemail@noemail.com

2) If the Player wishes to volunteer for more than one

committee, select “Any of the Above”. Committee
chairpersons will contact player to confirm.

5 After completing the above Player Information form, click on

the “Next” button. The Liability Waiver screen will appear.
Lots of “legal-speak”, however, you must click the “Accept”
button to continue with the registration.

See Attachment 1 for a copy of the Liability Waiver screen.

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Step Action

6 The Credit/Debit Card screen is the final transaction required to

complete the registration process.

Note: 3 Late registrants please print a copy of your completion

receipt. Hold as proof of registration.

Credit/Debit The registration system will only accept Visa and MasterCards Credit
Cards and/or Debit cards as forms of payment. All other cards will be
rejected by the system.

Comments, Please direct any comments and/or questions (or suggestions) to me at

Questions the address information shown below:

Al Messia – Publicity/Public Relations

Big Apple Softball League
dutch184@verizon.net

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A Late registrant is a player who registers during of after Opening Day April 25th.

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2009 BASL Committees

Committee Descripton

Recruitment This committee is responsible for growing the BASL. We

are the largest active GLBT sports organization in NYC
(and possibly the U.S.A.). We’d like to continue this
growth.

Draft Day Members of this committee assist if guiding, instructing,

and organizing the Draft Day activities. This includes
workout routines for infielders, outfielders and pitchers.
The committee will also be responsible for the setup and
breakdown of the equipment at the practice fields.

Follies Volunteers are needed for many theatrical type positions.

Although the Follies will be held in 2009, a date and venue
have not been determined as of this writing.

Gay Pride As the largest “active” sports organization in New York, we

will be marching in the Gay Pride Parade. We need
volunteers to coordinate and interface with the heritage of
Pride organizers and with members of the BASL for
participation.

Awards/Election Members of this committee will receive and arrange the

awards for presentation as well as staff, monitor, and count
election ballots that are cast at the door.

Hall of Fame Under the direction of John Panarace this committee will
assist in the nominating, distribution, collection, and
counting of ballots for Hall of Fame candidates.

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Attachment I

Liability Waiver Those players, or team supporters without credit or debit cards, should
have a teammate register for them. The player must still agree to the
provisions of the Liability Waiver, i.e., that the player is authorizing
the teammate to accept the liability waiver on his or her behalf. Below
is a copy of that liability waiver:

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Registration Form Details

Section Field Details Comments

Division 2nd Screen Shown The registrant must select the correct Division in
(not shown on form) which their team plays. By selecting the
incorrect Division their name will not appear on
the team’s roster when printed.

Team All BASL Team are Select the team you have been given the OK to
Listed play for in 2009.

First Name Enter your first name as shown in the example

using first letter caps. EX: John, Susan, Sam,
etc.

Last Name Enter your last name as shown in the example

using first letter caps. EX: Smith, Garcia, etc.

Address Enter your address as shown in the example

using first letter caps for your street address.
EX: 123 Main St. or, 675 W3rd St. or, Corner
of Smith and Wesson, etc.

Participant City Enter your city using first letter caps as shown in
Information the example. EX: Newark, New York,
Baltimore, etc.

State Use the drop-down list to select the State in

which your City resides.

Zip Enter only the first 5-digits of your Zip Code

Phone Enter the phone number you wish to provide to

your team manager and league officials using
hyphens to separate the area, exchange and
number. EX: 212-222-3333

Email Enter the email address you wish to provide to

your manager and League officials using lower
case letters and symbols. Ex:
myemail@myplace.com

Note: For those players without email access

enter the following: noemail@noemail.com

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Registration Form Details (cont’d)

Section Field Details Comments

Team Manager? Yes or NO Make the appropriate selection. Co-Managers

select Yes.

Is This Your 1st Yes or No Returning Players should select No. All others
Year in BASL? should select Yes.

Team Rep? Yes, No Alternate If you are not the Team Rep or an Alternate you
should select No
Please Note:
I Accept BASL Yes or No
Emails Only those players who select Yes will be
eligible to vote online in the League’s Elections
for officers and Division Reps.

I Volunteer to Help All Committees The BASL needs your help! Please select a
Listed Committee to help make this a fun and successful
2009 season.

Note: The Examples shown on the Forms Details are only examples and
should not be used as a substitute for your own information and entries.