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With the Brookings Softball Association

Interested in Joining the BSA Board?

Brookings Softball Association is looking for individuals interested in serving on our Board of Directors.

Love softball and want to have a say in what happens with our local leagues? We’d love to have you involved!

The Brookings Softball Association Board helps keep our leagues running, organizes tournaments, and works together to make each season better.

What does the board do?

  • Monthly meetings to discuss league updates, share ideas, and make decisions.

  • Helping out with league operations, tournaments, and other activities.

  • Working together to keep Brookings softball running smoothly.

A few things to know:

  • No previous board experience required!

  • Most board positions are volunteer-based.

  • The President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary receive a small annual payment for their time.

Explore Board Positions

President

Oversees board operations, leads meetings, and represents the Brookings Softball Association at the state level.

  • Organizes and leads monthly board meetings and prepares agendas.

  • Leads league informational meetings.

  • Attends state softball meetings and represents Brookings.

  • Renews the annual alcohol license.

  • Presents proposed league changes for a board vote.

  • Votes on league changes and serves as the tiebreaker when needed.

Vice President

Supports the President and helps coordinate league operations throughout the season.

  • Leads board and league informational meetings when the President is unavailable.

  • Creates game schedules for all leagues.

  • Helps coordinate and assign board responsibilities.

  • Works with the Head Umpire to keep team standings updated on the website.

  • Votes on league changes.

Secretary

Maintains association records and manages communication through the website and social media.

  • Records meeting minutes and maintains meeting notes.

  • Organizes and maintains board records.

  • Manages social media updates and announcements.

  • Updates and maintains the association website.

  • Votes on league changes.

Treasurer

Manages the association’s financial records and provides regular financial updates to the board.

  • Maintains accurate financial records and account statements.

  • Tracks monthly income and expenses.

  • Prepares a year-end financial summary, including:

    • Concession food and beverage expenses.

    • Umpire and concession worker payments.

    • Field rental costs.

    • Equipment purchases.

  • Votes on league changes.

Player Representatives

Serve as a connection between league players and the board, helping improve the overall softball experience.

  • Communicate with teams and gather player feedback.

  • Share concerns, suggestions, and feedback with the board.

  • Contribute ideas to improve league operations and the player experience.

Head Umpire

Coordinates umpire scheduling, training, and payments for league games.

  • Schedules umpires for league games.

  • Develops and coordinates training for new umpires.

  • Manages umpire payments.

State League Representative

Represents Brookings at the state level and helps coordinate state tournaments hosted locally.

  • Attends state softball meetings.

  • Organizes and coordinates state tournaments held in Brookings.

  • Votes on league changes.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

Whether you’re ready to get involved or just want to learn more, fill out the form below. No commitment necessary!