On behalf of the Board of Directors, Managers, & Coaches, I would like to thank you for allowing Fossil Park the privilege of helping your children learn the wonderful game of baseball. I fully expect to have a safe and outstanding season of baseball.

Through the tireless work of many volunteers, Fossil Park has become the premier facility for baseball. With a rich history of success Fossil Park has earned many championships.

We feel that our continued success depends primarily on future volunteers to aide in the learning process of our youth.

Currently we have positions available on the Board of Directors. If you are interested, please contact any of our existing board members for more information. Whether you are interested in Managing a team, Coaching, or if you can only spare a few hours a week. Any and all volunteer time would be greatly appreciated.

We thank you for your support and look forward to a productive season.

Best Regards,

James Campbell

President

Fossil Park Youth Baseball

“My coaches were so excited after the clinic they wanted to call the kids right away and have a practice,” said Manager Brian VanNostrand. “The parents were very excited about having the opportunity to hire him for a private practice. We had a scrimmage game after one private practice and beat the other team 13-10. I think the things Jamie told our kids made the difference between them scoring 7 or 8 runs and scoring the 13 runs.”

Jamie Nelson is once again working with the Ray’s players but is happy to provide private lessons for coaches or parents when he is town and available.

On behalf of the players at Fossil Park we would like to thank Mr. Nelson for the insights and techniques that he shared with our Managers and Coaches in an effort to enable them to help their players reach their maximum potential.

Some of their recent projects for the City of St. Petersburg are: Remove and Replace ADA, 4 Playgrounds-Walter Fuller, Fossil Park, Campbell Park and Lake Vista ;
Rehab of North Entry of East Building Police Headquarters;
Athletic Complex, Childs Park.

The contract was scheduled to be picked up Tuesday, February 24. “They have 10 days to sign the contract and get it back to the city,” said Holly Raphaelson, with the city of St. Petersburg. “After that the contract states they have 60 consecutive business days to begin the process.” Other information indicated that some level of activity would begin in March. We will continue to provide you with informational updates as we receive them through this newsletter and/or the website.

Fossil Park Youth Baseball made a financial commitment of $100,000 to this project when it was approved several years ago. The city has received those funds and approved the allocation of the additional necessary city budget funds at the February 19th meeting.