Flames Baseball 2012: Welcome

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The Flames Sports Academy & Training Facility is now a 501c3 Non-Profit Organization. We are located at 1925 Century Dr. Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The FACILITY CALENDAR has been updated as of Jan 14th. Check it out or Click Here

2012 Tournament Information has just been added. Click on the tabs to the left for Entry Forms 

Questions, contact: MichiganGonzo@gmail.com

 Call John at 616-438-4264

FLAMES BASEBALL

Welcome to the home of the Grand Rapids Flames travel baseball club. Our Flames Travel Baseball Club Mission Statement: The Flames Baseball Club teaches young people the fundamentals of baseball in a safe, positive, Christian-based environment. Our coaches, players and parents ALWAYS treat each other with respect, dignity and love. Our coaches teach fundamentals, and look out for the betterment of the team; our parents, as the ultimate role models, encourage ALL team members, and are positive in words and actions; and our players encourage teammates, respect umpires and tournament/league officials and give 100 percent at practices, games and Flames activities. Everyone involved with the Flames Baseball Club understands that baseball is a great game, but ultimately our goal is to help our sons become strong, Christian believers who will use their gifts and talents to do great things in the name of the Lord.

--John and Pam Gonzalez

Lastly, if you have more questions about The Flames, please e-mail John at MichiganGonzo@gmail.com.

Or call him: 616-438-4264

zgonzo3@yahoo.com 616-893-6338

The Flames organization will be participating in a nice Fund Raising opportunity this year.  We have available, to all Flames players, coupon cards that will sell for $20 each.  There are several coupons on the cards, with the following vendors:

·       Applebees

·       Pietro’s

·       Texas Road House

·       Joe Chicago’s Pizza

·       Sports Clips

·       Cold Stone Creamery

·       Dunk Donuts

·       Marco’s Pizza

·       MC Sports

·       Best Buy

·       El Burrito

·       7-Eleven

·       Blimpie

The coupons state they are valid for participating Grand Rapids locations (Zeeland Locations for Blimpie & 7-11).  We were told that most of the coupons will also be able to be used at other locations, as well.

Our profit on the cards is 70%!!  For every $20 card you sell, you keep $14!  You can use this money to help with your Flames fees or perhaps a new baseball bat, glove, bat bag, etc. 

We also have an incentive for each player who sells at least 10 cards, they will receive a T-Shirt with the Flames Logo and their player # on it.

Payment for the cards is due on January 29^th!  You will need to only turn in $6 per card sold – you will keep the $14 profit. 

These cards are not hard to sell.  The purchaser of the card will make their money back, just by going to Applebees 4 times!  Try selling to Family, Friends, Co-Workers, Church Members, Teachers, etc.

Any questions contact Ed Herrera

totalbaseball@hotmail.com

616-334-1079

The Flames Sports Academy & Training Facility has now obtained a 501c3 Non-Profit Status. We do have Donation Receipts for your tax records.

For more info on how to donate, please contact Chad Kryska or Todd Woodard.

Coach Ed Herrera has set up an opportunity for 18 players ages 12 thru 18 who want to gain better form and to throw harder. Starting every Saturday Feb 5th thru Feb 26th from 10am to 11am, the Flames will be holding a Ron Woolforth velocity class. Cost is $40 for the 4 weeks and payment is due the first class.  

The Ron Woolforth program cost $1000 to purchase and Ed has already been using some of it in practice. If you go out to the Woolforth website you will see the success he is having.
 
Please reply to Ed by January 29th if you plan on attending this class. If we have a great response he will set up a second class.

Contact Info:

totalbaseball@hotmail.com

616-334-1079

What: Core Strength Training Program taught by Flames 17u Head Coach Zak Gonzalez. Contact Coach Zak to sign up (zgonzo3@yahoo.com).

Where: Flames Sports Academy & Training Facility

When: Monday nights 7-8pm (Starting Jan 30th)

Why: Increase the players physical strength, stamina, velocity, and core.

Who: Flames and Non-Flames Players

Price: $15 per session

We Are Now Open!!!

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 3pm-10pm

Saturday & Sunday 9am-10pm

FLAMES FACILITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

1.        All activity shall be performed and contained inside facility.
2.        Facility will be cleared by 10pm.
3.        No loitering outside of building.
4.        No player under the age of 18 will be permitted in the facility without the supervision of a coach, parent or instructor.
5.        No persons are allowed to be outside to the west or north of the building.(fence area)
6.        Flames Sports Academy and Training is a tobacco free environment.
7.        No player(s) should be dropped off without a coach or instructor present.
8.        All instructors or coaches will make sure facility is locked and no persons remain inside prior to leaving.  Doors must also be checked and lights turned off.
9.        No horseplay inside or outside of facility.
10.      All players must be dressed accordingly to participate in training or practice sessions.