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Team Fees

The fee structure is designed to cover all running expenses of the club (including equipment acquisitions) and to leave just a very small extra reserve for the unexpected – maybe throw a party if we are league champions. A good way of reducing these fees is twofold. One, you can reduce your own per person cost by bringing in more players, and two, you can reduce it in absolute terms by getting sponsors for the team. Your efforts are always welcome in these areas.

Annual fee for new membership		Check with team
Annual fee for members from previous seasons		Check with team

The annual membership fees intend to cover, among other things, the following costs of the team:
•        team equipment, namely balls, helmets, catching gear, bats and rosin bags
•        affiliation with the SBSA (which gives us the access to the Kallang grounds)
•        any extraordinary items approved by the team within available funds
•        participation in the regular NBL season games

We did not incur any serious expenditures in 2007 because there was no league and we did not practice on a regular basis. In 2005 when there was no league, we ran the team on the basis of a pay-as-you-incur basis, and once the 2008 League is over would expect to return to that format. For example, if there are ground fees incurred for practice or a friendly game, then whoever shows up splits the cost with all other participants. Another example; we took part in a fastpitch softball tournament to get some serious competition in, since the SBSA has failed to deliver on the baseball league, and we split the cost of participation on a per head basis among all those who elected to play in it. The team would prefer to run its practice sessions on this pay-as-you-incur basis, as it is easier to manage the team budget this way.

In the past, members contributed generously, in the form of donations - balls, bats, catching gear, mitts, etc. All these are by far the pricier team items and this has resulted in keeping the club fees lower. Any kind of similar contribution is most welcome. Typically, baseballs are a wear and tear item and need constant replenishment. Please note that the full set of catching gear looks like it has run its course - it is now into its 6th year and with this humidity, replacement is long over due. The 1B mitt is also looking worn and may need a replacement. Thus, we may have to budget a bit extra to get these things organized in preparation for the oncoming season.

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Uniform

For new players, you can expect uniform expenses in the order of S$100-$150, depending on the extent of equipment that you require.  As a bare minimum, unless you have grey baseball pants, you will need to purchase the team cap, jersey and grey pants.  Other protective gear, accessories and equipment such as sliding pants, cups, dark navy socks, belts and baseball cleats might be available depending on stock.  

The jersey is Rawlings made mesh and suitable for this climate. It is advisable to wear a shirt underneath to protect against abrasions as well as the Singapore sun.  The pants is grey. Have a look at one of our pages to get an idea of what our uniform looks like. If you require accessories and equipment such as sliding shorts, socks, shoes, gloves, bats, whatever, we will be able to help you arrange a purchase. The team has access to locally available supplies of reputable manufacturers such as Easton, Rawlings, Mizuno, etc at very attractive prices. You will have a very hard time finding a cheaper source in Singapore. Specific items can also be made available, if you are willing to wait for the shipment to come in.

Jersey numbers are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. We apologize if due to prior member selection, your preferred jersey number choice is no longer available.

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Communication

This website, and in particular The X-Change bulletin board, will be our main means of communication. Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive an email from the site administrator advising you of your log-in details to the restricted areas of the website. Please continue to visit the site, if possible on a daily basis, to keep in touch with latest developments and announcements. As a member of this ball club, you are free to input whatever your heart’s desire into the bulletin board. If there is a specific topic or link that you would like added, please post it to the Team Admin section within the bulletin board and we will try to create a new one for you.

Alternatively, any matters related to the administration of the team may be sent by email.

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