Category Archives: Sports Blog

How Do You Choose Your Fundraiser?

There are a lot of dynamics that go into choosing the right fundraiser for your group. How you choose your fundraiser can actually effect how successful it is. Here are some common ways people choose their group fundraiser. Where do you fit in? Profit, Profit, Profit! Some people are only interested in how much money… Continue Reading

Get Clear on Your Fundraising Goals

With summer ending and a new school year starting soon, it will be time for many groups to fundraise. In some communities, people will be inundated with fundraisers, with group after group asking for their support. If you don’t want your fundraiser to get lost in the mix, you should get clear on your fundraising… Continue Reading

New Pitching Rules for Little League

Momsteam.com has a breakdown of the new, 2010, pitching rules for Little League. These rules are an update from changes made in 2007. In essence, Little League is trying to cut down on pitching related injuries. To do this, they are limiting the number of pitches and increasing the rest time for pitchers. Read the… Continue Reading

Learn How to Be a Better Pitcher

Pitching is just as much science as skill, according to Dick Mills. If you want to help your child be a better pitcher and avoid injury, check out Mills’ Pitching.com. You will find loads of useful information about technique, training, and the science behind pitching.

Online Hitting Academy

Want to improve your hitting, or help your team improve hitting? You may want to check out the Online Hitting Academy at http://www.hittingacademy.com/index.html. This site has articles, drills, classes, and a forum, all dedicated to helping improve hitting. Membership is a one-time fee of $29.95, but there are also lots of free articles that you can… Continue Reading

Basketball Camps and Tournaments in Rochester, NY

With this post, we hope to collect and share information on upcoming youth basketball camps and tournaments in the Rochester, NY area. If you know of a camp or tournament that is not listed here, please email brad@enjoyfundraising.com. 8th Annual Greece Basketball Association Classic Tournament When: February 19-21, 2010 Where: Greece High and Middle Schools… Continue Reading

Total Sports Experience offers micro-programs to introduce kids to sports

Looking to introduce young children to sports? The Total Sports Experience in Rochester, NY offers a series of micro-programs designed to do just that. Each program has a 2 month session that teaches kids the basics of the sport, along with developmental skills and team structure. TSE currently offers programs for soccer, baseball, basketball, and… Continue Reading

Off the Trailer Deliveries a Success

From our history of working with sports leagues, we know that one of the most important things to get right is the delivery. While fundraising with frozen food such as cookie dough or pizza can help a youth sports league raise a lot of money, it is often a logistical hardship to figure out how… Continue Reading

How to Create an Email Survey

Ever wonder what parents think about something? Want to get feedback on that fundraiser you just did? Need opinions on the theme of this year’s big event? One great way to achieve this is to create an email survey. The great thing it that it is very easy. The only thing you need is a… Continue Reading

How To Keep Communication Strong During the Season

Things get a little crazy once your teams start playing. Everyone is going 100 mph in all different directions. How do you keep up communication with your volunteers and with the parents as the season progresses? Chances are, you are relying heavily on the phone. If you have a last minute schedule change or other… Continue Reading