Softball Families... We have been waiting for guidance from our local and state authorities for quite some time now, but given this past weekend would have been our opening tournament weekend, it is with a heavy heart that the Humboldt Fastpitch Board has chosen to cancel the 2020 Spring Softball Season. We recognize this is a very difficult time in multiple facets for our families and communities. As a result, the Board does not want to add any further undo stress or uncertainty as it relates to recreational softball this spring season. Given the information from our Governor that restrictions will lessen this Friday, we will be evaluating the status of local parks and rec guidelines and the requirements necessary in order to strategize a plan at that time in hopes of being able to offer some sort of softball play for our youth in our community. With that said, we also recognize that some families may be in need of the registration fee(s) paid this year and would like to be respectful of that. As you process how you would like to proceed with your registration fee(s), please keep in mind we are a non-profit organization. The league’s revenues generated from registration fees, operation of snack shacks, and special fund-raising events cover its annual expenditures and that’s about it. This year we have already paid out the following for almost 400 players:
$10,000 for uniforms and socks
$ 8,000 for 2020 insurance and USA Softball player registration fees
$ 2,000 deposit on league sweatshirts
$ 1,000 IRS and tax fees
$ 800 playing deposit for Blue Lake fields
$ 8,000 for 2020 insurance and USA Softball player registration fees
$ 2,000 deposit on league sweatshirts
$ 1,000 IRS and tax fees
$ 800 playing deposit for Blue Lake fields
Given the expenses already paid out for the 2020 season and the lack of revenues generated by the league’s snack shacks and fund-raising events, we are unable to fully refund all 2020 registration fees. We are, however, working closely with the NorCal USA to hopefully roll-over individual USA softball player registration fees into the 2021 season as well as with the NorCal Commissioner who is working with USA Softball’s insurance provider to try and allow the league’s insurance to also roll-over into the 2021 season. This is very positive news given the current situation we find ourselves in.
In light of this information, we would like to offer three alternatives in closing out the 2020 spring softball season for your 2020 registration fees:
- Credit back the 2020 fees paid to your softball account for availability in future softball registrations.
- Apply as a tax-free donation (tax exempt ID # 20-2268173) to our field and equipment maintenance fund.
- Provide a proportionally determined partial refund. Refund amounts will be based on the remaining balance of funds after all costs have been paid and the total amount of refunds requested.
If we don’t hear back from you by May 24th, we will apply your 2020 fees as a credit to
your player’s softball account.
your player’s softball account.
Please click the link below to communicate your preference:
We realize you have a choice when it comes to recreational youth softball. We appreciate you choosing Humboldt Fastpitch. Stay safe Humboldt.
Thank you.
The Humboldt Fastpitch Board
