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Fee Information
The 2024 player base participation fee have been set at $100. To determine the total player fee, each coach will set their schedule for the entire season and the costs for tournaments, camps, friendies and clinics that he/she would like the team to participate in. That gross amount will be divided by the total number of players the team will roster, yielding the final player tournament fee that when added to the player participation fee will determine the players total cost to play. For example, a team with a $8000 tournament and training budget and a roster size of 13 = $615 per player. Added to the $100 base fee = $715.00 total cost for the player for the year.

What do our Fee(s) cover?
The base participation fee covers the following items as needed:  players helmet, facemask and strap (non-returning players), Batbag, 3 game jerseys, 3 pair player pants, socks and 2 belts (uniforms comprise $210 of the amount).

We base our uniform jerseys, helmets, and bat bags to last the player through 2 season. Prior to the start of a players second season our coaches will inspect all equipment and uniform pieces, those in need of being replaced will exchanged for new. This allows us to reduce our player fees by around $150/player per season.

In addition, it covers the players and teams insurance, player and team sanctions for ASA, USSSA and NSA, team equipment (softballs, TCB Balls, tees, practice pop-up nets,  wiffle balls), base organization costs such as legal, accounting, and operations cost.. We expect each player to dress for their practice or scrimmages during the fall, winter and spring sessions (indoor or outdoor) wearing a Hawks jersey. Any player that shows up in any other item of clothing will not be permitted to participate on the field. They will be asked to run or condition on their own or return home and get their gear.

Our reasoning for this is several fold. During any team session the girls are representing the organization - we want them to look sharp, play sharp and establish a 'professional' approach to their training. We want other teams, players, college recruiters and other families to take notice that the Hawks organization is a high quality organization to be a part of. It instills discipline in the players and sense of pride in the team and organization. It is their responsibility to come to all team functions prepared. This discipline carries over into the their game performance when the season begins. All coaches will be asked to enforce this policy. 

Donations and Corporate Sponsorships
The Ohio Hawks Fastpitch organization is a charitable organization with 501 (c)(3) status. We have a copy of our organizations letter of determination from the IRS, dated Oct 4, 2007, stating that the Ohio Hawks organization qualifies for 501 (c) (3) status should you require it. Here is our IRS issued EIN# 56-2664462 number.

No coach or board member is paid by the organization. Non-parent Gold coaches may have their travel expenses reimbursed.

Player Sponsorships / Donations - Each player may use the Ohio Hawks Player Sponsorship letter to obtain personal donations from friends, family members and associates. All you need to do is provide the sponsor with a copy of the letter that they can use to submit to the IRS with their taxes.

All donations made to sponsor a player will go directly to the player's account.