Team dues are collected to cover the costs of operating the team, ensuring every player has access to the necessary equipment, facilities, tournaments, and a well-organized season.  As teams get older and competition gets better dues increase reflective of tournament cost.  We set the dues to make sure we have enough money to cover all the overhead as well as have operating money as siturations occur throughout the year.  This allows the Shoalies to be more efficient and provide a baseball environment that players and parents can enjoy!

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All money is held in seperate bank accounts per team and therefore we know exactly how much we have to operate with.  Payment plans will allow the organization to operate, assist families, and pre-register for tournaments without a late fee.  

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Common expenses covered by team dues include:

• League or tournament entry fees

• Uniforms (jerseys & hats; parents are responsible for their own socks, belt, pants)

• Field maintenance (turface, dirt, rakes, bases, homeplate, sod, etc.)

• Equipment (baseballs, nets, etc)

• Team insurance

• PG Sanctions / Web Fees

• State Registration

• Tax Registration / Compliance / Business License

• Mounds

• Game Changer

• Streaming?? Star Link??

• Maintaining a minimum bank balance (potential bank fine)

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However, families are still responsible for separate costs such as:

• Hotel accommodations

• Transportation

• Meals during tournaments

• Personal equipment (glove, cleats, bat, batting glovses, etc)

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We do offer fundraising and sponsor opportunities to help offset the cost of the overall dues.  Becuase we are a registered non profit donation are tax deductible from the grantor.