Shades Mountain Park

Fields at Shades Mountain Park are closed today due to heavy rain. The hitting facility is open for teams previously scheduled to use it.

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Kids ages 7 and older should meet on Field #1 tonight.

•  7 & 8 year olds 6 pm – 7:25 pm
•  9 – 12 year olds 7:30 – 8:55 pm

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Here are some news and notes from the September Board meeting:

• The August minutes were approved and will be posted soon. Minutes from all previous meetings are posted here (under “Downloadable Files”).
• There are 375 kids playing baseball at SMP this Fall. That is up 17 from last year and more than 60 from two years ago.
• SMP will host its Fall Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 24th. See your Team Mom for details. Team Moms will have their own meeting later this week with Park Mom Emily Sikes. The team that sells the most tickets will win an ice cream party.
• There are four open Board positions and volunteers are wanted. If you have an interest in serving contact the Board at info@shadesmountainpark.org.
• SMP remains financially healthy and the Board is working with the City on ongoing park improvements.
• SMP merchandise will be on sale this coming Sunday at the park. Be sure to stop by if you need a hat or want another item.

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Fall ball began at Shades Mountain Community Park yesterday. We hope everyone enjoyed it – games for players 6 and younger and training clinics for the older leagues. Here are some notes as the park rolls into Fall.

• The September Board Meeting will be tonight in the new Coaches Corner building at 6 p.m. Questions/suggestions may be sent, as always, to info@shadesmountainpark.org and minutes from all previous meetings are posted here (under “Downloadable Files”).
• Thanks to those who donated furniture to SMP recently for the new facility. Also special thanks to Nathan Pearman and Emily Sikes for helping get the items delivered, and Michelle Holden, Wayne and Kim Lawter and Connie Lemp, for helping sort and organize all the Fall uniforms.

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Fall Baseball is just around the corner, so here are some news and notes to keep you up to date on events at Shades Mountain Park:

• We have almost 400 children participating this Fall and all will be notified soon. We do, however, still need volunteer coaches in some of our leagues so please contact your league commissioner if you are interested in participating. Because of the lack of coaches some leagues have moved back their drafts till the week after Labor Day.
• The Tball and 6 YO leagues will begin practicing next week and play starting on Sept. 11th.
• Ages 7 and older will participate in training sessions beginning Sept. 11th. SMP is pleased to continue its relationship with Hoover High Coach Rick Davis and his staff for special training once again this Fall. Training clinics will be held for players age 7 and older on Sept. 11th, 14th and 18th. Games for ages 7 and older begin Sept. 25 through the end of October (ages 6 and younger will not participate in camps). Training sessions for players age 9-12 will be 1:30-3:30 with 7&8’s 3:30-5:30 on Sunday Sept. 11th and 18th; on Wednesday, Sept. 14th 7&8’s 5:30-7 and 9-12s’ 7:15-8:45. Players should report to Field #3 to find your coach and team.
• The September Board meeting has been moved from Sept. 5th (Labor Day) to Sept. 12th. Board meetings are now held in the Coaches Corner the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. All members are welcome, but prior notice is required due to space limitations. Minutes from all previous meetings are posted at www.quickscores.com/shadesmountainpark (under “Downloadable Files”).
• Equipment – SMP provides a home and away jersey for Fall. Each player will need to supply his/her own helmet with mask and chin strap, hat, cleats (non metal), pants, belt, socks and glove. We discourage our younger kids from purchasing bats (6 and younger) until you have participated to some extent and know what size/type you should purchase, if you want to purchase at bat.
• SMP will hold a mandatory Coaches Training Session on Wednesday, Sept. 7th from 6:30-8:15 on Field #1. Please contact your league commissioner if you have any questions.
• SMP is a tax-exempt organization and as such, is accepting donations of “gently used” furniture for the new Coaches Corner – specifically we need a refrigerator, office desk, white board / dry erase, surge protector and a microwave.
• We welcome your feedback about how to make the baseball experience at SMP even better – the Board welcomes your suggestions for park improvements. You can send those to info@shadesmountainpark.org.
• We hope you have a great Labor Day!

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• Registration for Fall Baseball at Shades Mountain Community Park will be held at the park on Saturday, Aug. 20th from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 21st from 1-4 p.m. Registration is also available online at www.shadesmountainpark.org – link is in bottom right-hand corner of the site. We are using a new registration vendor this year, Sports Signup, and we think you will be pleased with the ease of use. Registration will be PAPERLESS this year. Hey, our fields aren’t the ONLY thing that is green!
• The Fall season will begin on Sept. 11th and continue each Sunday through Oct. 30th. Teams typically practice once per week in addition to the games each Sunday. SMP is please to continue its relationship with Hoover High Coach Rick Davis and his staff for special training once again this Fall. Training Clinics will be held for players age 7 and older on Sept. 11th and 14th. A Coaching Clinic for all Fall Coaches will be held Sept. 7th.
• The fee is $85 for ages 7 and older and $75 for 6 and younger. There is also a $250 family maximum and a $50 extra charge for non-Hoover residents.
• SMP is financially healthy and happy to keep registration fee at the same level for the third-consecutive year.
• The hitting facility is not open this summer and use must be coordinated through the SMP Board.
• Improvements at SMP are ongoing, but in the meantime the SMP Board welcomes your feedback about possible park improvements to be made before next Spring. Send us your ideas at info@shadesmountainpark.org.
• Minutes from all SMP Board meetings are available at www.quickscores.com/shadesmountainpark (under “Downloadable Files”).

“Slumps are like soft beds. They’re easy to get into and hard to get out of.”— Johnny Bench

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The Hoover Police Department partnering with the Hoover Super Target would like to invite you to participate in the 2011 National Night Out on Tuesday August 2nd from 6:00pm until 8:00pm .  National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and encourage participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are fighting back.

Festivities include a cookout sponsored by the City of Hoover and Target and displays by the Hoover Police Department, Hoover Fire Department, Jefferson County Air Support Unit and the Alabama State Troopers. Join us on August 2, 2011 and meet your Neighborhood Crime Prevention Officers and have yourself and your children fingerprinted as a part of your family safety plan. The Police Department will be displaying the Mobile Command Center , SWAT team members will be on hand to show their truck and equipment, and the Hoover PD Motorcycle officers will be demonstrating the skills necessary to ride a police motorcycle. 

 The Super Target is located at the Grove Shopping Center off Highway 150 at I459 in Hoover.

 For more information concerning this event you can contact representatives of the Super Target or Hoover Police Department listed below:

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