Summer Season 2010 - Player Fees

To The Sun City Kickball Nation,

The Summer 2010 Season is just around the corner and the excitement is building. Registration will start Wednesday May 19th, as we prepare for our fourth kickball season that will be full of fun, games, and kickball glory. However before we enter into the brand new season, I wanted to briefly address a concern that has been brought to my attention. Players have been curious as to why the player fees have been raised from $30 to $35, considering we brought in a new sponsor this past season.

We need to remember that Sun City Kickball is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization. We have a mission to serve the community. We are dedicated to providing adults with the social sport of recreational kickball in an effort to bring the El Paso community together. We use recreation kickball and the league, as the vehicle to build a close network of dedicated community members and volunteers. Through kickball games and events, our organization encourages all our members to contribute to El Paso and numerous charitable organizations. Since our first season less than a year ago, Sun City Kickball has organized events that have benefited the Center Against Family Violence, the Extreme Weather Task Force, and it is currently working with the American Cancer Society on the Relay for Life event. In addition, we want to build a social network that gives members the opportunity to assist each other in becoming successful citizens of El Paso.

The league part of SCK is what fuels us as an organization. From the league players and player fees, we draw our volunteer support and the financial means to continue the organization. We are not a city league where the objective is solely competition and nothing else. We are striving to build something that is much greater than just another sports league. We are trying to build on organization that will benefit the El Paso community and an organization that league players will be proud of.

During the next few weeks, please take some time to visit some of the commentary blogs for a more in-depth and detailed look as to what makes SCK such a special place. Until then please be assured that your player fees will always be used to build a better league, benefit it’s players and be put back into the El Paso community. Thank you for your time.

Happy Kicking,
Richard A. Alvarez