* Family Cap Includes Registration Fees Only, Does Not Include Candy Fundraiser, Activity Fee or Out of District Fee

** This age group is also required to participate in our annual candy sale league fundraiser. You may elect to buy out of this event for an additional cost of $50.00, payable at registration only. Buy out option is not included in determining the family cap. See Candy Fundraiser on website for more details.

Note: Each participant will be required to pay an ‘Activity Fee’ of $50.00, payable at registration only. The fee is paid by each participant with the exception of multi-child families. Each family will only be required to pay one activity fee. All children in the family must be registered at the same time and ‘multi-child’ names must be noted on the registration forms by the league at the time of registration. The activity fee is an incentive for parents to find a way to volunteer. This fee will be refunded if specified volunteer criteria are met. More information regarding the activity fee and volunteer opportunities, (such as working registration) will be listed on the registration form and on the website.

LATE REGISTRATION:

If you do not register during one of the above dates you will be subject to the late registration fee structure. Late registration is $255.00 per child ages 5 through 18.
The Family Cap Does Not Apply. There will be No Exceptions. Candy fund raiser buy-out fee, and activity fee is included, plus a $25.00 late fee. You do not have the option to sell candy in lieu of the $50.00 buy-out fee.

If you anticipate your child may be playing high school baseball next spring, we encourage you to register for NLBA during open registration in October and November to avoid the late fees. Conflicts with summer league high school baseball will be refunded in full; all other refunds will be subject to $25.00 cancellation processing charge.

In addition to the regular registration costs, out of district residents will be charged an additional $35.00 out of district fee.

REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY:
Requests for refunds of registration fees for whatever reason must be made in writing to the Executive Board. No exceptions. The Board evaluates each request and rules accordingly on each particular situation brought before them. Refunds may be pro-rated or in-full, depending on the situation and timing of the request. Activity Fee and Out of District fees will be included in refunds, however all refunds will be charged a $25.00 cancellation processing fee. **Conflicts with summer league high school baseball will be refunded in full. ***Revenue obtained through fund raising efforts is not refundable.

CANDY FUNDRAISER:

All players ages 5 -12 in both recreational and metro divisions are required to either participate in this fund raiser or option for a cash buy out of $50.00 in addition to the registration fee. You will indicate your choice on the registration form. The buy out fee is due upon registration. Once you elect to sell candy, you will be selling $80.00 worth and NLBA cannot permit you to change to the buy out option. The $50.00 buy out does not contribute to the family cap on registration fees. Late registrants have no option to sell candy and must pay the $50.00 plus all late fees. Candy money must be turned-in to the team manager when directed. The full amount of $80.00 must be turned-in, and NLBA will not accept any candy returns.

The entire team must turn in all candy money on the designated date in order to get their uniforms and picture day appointment. Experience through the years has told us that older kids do not want to make the effort to sell candy. This is the reason that the registration fee for players aged 13 and up is higher. We simply have added the cost of the fundraiser to the standard registration fee. Due to coordination and book keeping considerations, you do not have the option to sell candy at this age group in lieu of the higher registration fee.

ACTIVITY FEE:

We are a growing organization that requires numerous volunteers. As an incentive to parents to find a way to assist/volunteer a required activity fee must be paid at registration. No exceptions will be made. The fee is paid by each participant with the exception of multi-child families. Each family will only be required to pay one activity fee. All children in the family must be registered at the same time and ‘multi-child’ names must be noted on the registration forms by the league at the time of registration. There are several opportunities to volunteer. (see below) The activity fee you pay at registration may be refunded if one of the criteria has been met and the proper form completed and authorized by the void date listed on the Activity Fee Voucher form. See your team manager for refund forms and/or necessary authorization after criteria is met. You may also direct questions to an Executive Board Member or call the hotline and someone will return your call. Volunteer Opportunities are listed below:

**Managers may authorize the refund voucher for team parent and assistant coach volunteering (first two bullet points below). *All other volunteer events must be authorized by an Executive Board Member. It is the parent’s responsibility to complete this form, obtain the necessary authorizing signature and mail in by the void date. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the activity fee refund. You will be able to attain the refund form from your team manager or via this link: download voucher
Additional activity fee information can be found in the parent handbook.

• Participate as a team mom or team dad (one team parent per team may be eligible for a refund)
• Assistant Coach (up to two assistant coaches per team may be eligible for a refund)
• Assistance with the registration process (Fall Ball or Regular Season)
• Manage/Coach (one manager/coach per team may be eligible for a refund)
• Provide leadership or assistance in an organized league fund-raising activity (Excludes Candy Fundraiser, Metro fundraisers or individual team functions)
• Participate on a league committee on a regular basis (pre-approval by Executive Board Member)
• Concession (non paying, pre-approved by Executive Board Member)
• Provide leadership/assistance for an organized league function (i.e. Picture day, Opening Day, Field Prep Day)
• Other recognized league service or event participation (i.e. Proud American Days, Dinner/Dance, other)

For questions regarding the Activity Fee, please leave a message for Kevin McWilliams on the NLBA Hotline: 815-462- NLBA (6522).