The commitment of the multitude of volunteers required to manage and coach teams, operate the concession stand, and maintain order in the
dugout is a key factor to the success of any baseball program. However, there are many expenses incurred as well. Registration fees,
sponsorship fees, donations, and fundraising proceeds are collectively used to cover these.
Every year we sign a lease with the city and pay a fee for the fields. The lease reserves the fields within a specific time frame so we
can set schedules without having to verify availability on a continuous basis. Because the fields are owned by the city they take care of
general maintenance of the condition of the fields. However, we pay to have the fields lined for the games.
In addition, there are licenses and permits, health, property and liability insurance, and franchise fees which need to be paid annually.
We also incur utility expenses which include electric, gas, telephone, and the security alarm. Funds are also disbursed to pay for uniforms,
equipment, umpires, and trophies.
Like every business there are numerous smaller expenses like office supplies, post office box rental, postage, printing, advertising, and
repairs.
Fossil Park is sometimes called on to host tournaments and in several years have sent teams to the State Tournaments. Both of these activities
also pull from the collective pool of funds. So your registration fees and your support of fundraising activities help sustain and support the
growth of the success of youth baseball here at Fossil Park.
If you have a question you would like addressed please put it in the suggestion box in the concession stand.
