Refunds will be an issue if dues are paid in... most team will average between $500-$2500 depending on #of games, facilities/fields rented, equipment, uniforms etc... if one were to pay a specific amount of money and them jump ship, it needs to be made clear by way of written contract that there are no refunds. Insurance is cheapest when purchased through your sanctioning body.
At this age player, development needs to be priority #1. Work on high level throwing mechanics a lot! Base running at 8 and 10u will be king. So learn how to really push the limits on the base paths.
Most importantly pick out your top 6 athletic players and get them with a pitching coach ASAP!!!! At this age they don't need to be burners... just being able to get pitches over the plate will win a lot of games. I'm suggesting 6 because typically only half of them will stick it out or will put in the nesc. amount of work... this way you'll have 3 or 4 who can pitch on game day.
You may also consider looking at joining the local rec league and playing up at the 10u level. This will get you a dozen or so more games and a practice field!!!.
At this age player, development needs to be priority #1. Work on high level throwing mechanics a lot! Base running at 8 and 10u will be king. So learn how to really push the limits on the base paths.
Most importantly pick out your top 6 athletic players and get them with a pitching coach ASAP!!!! At this age they don't need to be burners... just being able to get pitches over the plate will win a lot of games. I'm suggesting 6 because typically only half of them will stick it out or will put in the nesc. amount of work... this way you'll have 3 or 4 who can pitch on game day.
You may also consider looking at joining the local rec league and playing up at the 10u level. This will get you a dozen or so more games and a practice field!!!.