Lady+Mustang+Softball

** Lady Mustang Softball** Head Coach ** Michael Waido
 * 2009 District Champions **

**Junior Varsity Coaches** David Kiser Beth Bean Bryan Bean Monday August 17th - First Practice August 18th-21st - Tryouts Friday, August 21st - Parent Meeting Monday, October 5th - Varsity Spaghetti Dinner
 * Important Dates: **

Friday, September 4th - Kinard @ CLP Wednesday, September 9th - Boltz @ Kinard Friday, September 11th - Kinard (Bye) Wednesday, September 16th - Kinard @ Webber Friday, September 18th - Kinard @ Lincoln Wednesday, September 23rd - Wellington @ Kinard Friday, September 25th - Kinard @ Blevins Wednesday, September 30th - Lesher @ Kinard Friday, October 2nd - Preston @ Kinard
 * Varsity Schedule: **

Blevins, Lincoln, Webber 2:10 Wellington 2:00 CLP 1:50
 * Bus Pick Up Times for Away Games **

Kinard Softball enters a new era under Coach Waido and 5 year assistant coach Beth Bean that will establish championship caliber individuals both in the classroom and on the softball field. Kinard Softball will establish dominance by focusing on solid defense, fundamental softball, teamwork, and Kinard Character. Softball is a non-cut sport, so come out and participate. You have nothing to lose!!!
 * New Era **

At all times the physical safety and mental well being of the player will be the concern of all involved. All sports require physical conditioning. All drills and practice procedures are designed to prepare the player for Middle School competition. Quality conditioning, including strength, flexibility, and aerobic capabilities, has been proven to be an essential means to prevent and guard against possible injury.
 * Safe Environment **

All students playing a sport will need a physical. A yellow physical card will need to be filled out by you and your doctor. Return the physical card to the school or directly to the coaches. We must have this card on file before your student will be allowed to practice. (If you cannot get in to see your regular physician there are clinics that offer school sport physicals). Players must also have proof of school or personal insurance to begin practice. There is a $60.00 PSD participation fee.
 * Physical and Participation Fee **

No one will be able to practice without a physical or without paying the $60.00 participation fee!

All practices will begin at 3:30 pm and end at 5:15 pm (time for equipment and returning to lockers will be within this time slot.) Players need to be picked up promptly by 5:30pm, no later! The first day of practice is Monday, August 17th. Tryouts begin Tuesday August 18th. The first week will consist of skill building and try-outs for the varsity team. Softball is a non-cut sport so we will have as many teams as we can field. Please notify coaches of any medical needs that are specific to your player (asthma, hearing, etc.)
 * Practice **

(Make sure your name is on all your equipment) Glove Shoes (rubber cleats are highly preferred) 1 –2 water bottles (especially on away games) DON’T FORGET THEM!!! Appropriate practice clothes Cap (not required by highly recommended) Sunglasses (cannot be worn by infielders in games, but may be worn by outfielders) If you have your own bat, you may use it as long as it meets the requirements (Coaches will check for you) Sweats and a Sweatshirt (It can change from hot to cold and rainy in a blink of an eye in Colorado)
 * Equipment Needed **

Michael Waido mwaido@psdschools.org 970-488-5449
 * Contact **

Beth Bean ebean@psdschools.org 970-488-5478