509Softball

08/19/2026

As everybody shifts gears and reorganize teams, I find it prudent to remind everybody * coaches AND parents * Best Practices for team 💲money management.💲

Best Practices for any nonprofit / youth sports team, etc., etc., is that your treasurer is not related to the coach. Bank statements go to yet an additional third-party parent. While the coach and the treasurer will establish a detailed budget, every single parent can offer input and approval, or suggest adjustments for discussion.

The treasurer should prepare a monthly financial report that is supported by the most recent bank statement, and provided to all of the parents.

Books are never closed. Parents put money into that account, kids do fundraisers to contribute to that account, it is the treasurers responsibility to report how that money is being used.

If your coach and/or treasurer does not agree with Best Practice, that’s a huge🚩🚩red flag! 🚩🚩

Unfortunately, every year we hear of an unscrupulous treasurer, and this year is no different. My daughter‘s team, many years ago, also faced a similar situation. The team was out several thousand dollars that the parents had to make up.

Open books and open communication will contribute to a successful, cohesive season.

08/11/2026

07/26/2026

Yakima Spooktacular - Get your costumes ready !
10/12u Little Spooktacular Oct 3/4
14u/16-18u Big Spooktacular Oct 10/11
https://usasoftballofwashington.com/pages/events

07/10/2026

18u Pitcher needed July 14-18

06/23/2026

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⭐ YOUTH SOFTBALL CAMP ⭐
Learn from the Wildcats! Join CWU Softball players and coaches for a day of skill-building, teamwork, and fun. Bring your glove, bring your energy, and get ready for a great experience on the field! 🥎🐾

06/16/2026

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People keep asking me how I got so tan.

And every time I laugh because apparently my Facebook photos are giving "tropical vacation" when the reality is much less glamorous.

Girl, I haven't been to Fiji.

I've been to Field 3.

For the last three months, my weekends have consisted of hauling folding chairs across parking lots, living off concession stand food, and checking GameChanger more often than my bank account.

This tan wasn't earned on a beach with a fruity drink in my hand.

This tan was earned sitting through doubleheaders, tournaments, batting practice, and the "one more game" that somehow turned into six more hours at the field.

I've spent so much time at baseball diamonds that I can tell you which fields have the best bathrooms, where the shade hits at 3 p.m., and exactly how long it takes for a hot dog to cost $18 once you add drinks and snacks for the kids.

The funny thing is, sports parents don't really have summers.

We just relocate outdoors.

Our calendars become schedules. Our social lives become tournament weekends. Our group chats become weather updates and lineup discussions.

And somehow, despite the sunburns, the early mornings, the endless driving, and the amount of money we've all collectively spent on snacks and sports equipment, I wouldn't trade it.

Because one day I'll miss Field 3.

I'll miss the folding chairs.

I'll miss hearing my kid yell, "Mom, watch this."

So no, I didn't get this tan in Fiji.

I got it making memories.

And honestly, that's a much better destination.