For those members registered for GBA's Spring Training Academy (STA), here is the calendar and specific dates for your class. All sessions are held at Elite Training Center - 220 N. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Participants should bring a helmet, bat, glove and wear sneakers (no cleats permitted). Should you have questions about your class, please contact Denelle Nowak -  Director of Client Service - Elite Sports Training Center, 630.443.1010, Direct: 630.417.0247, emailto: .

Several classes still have availability. Register today by going to the registration area of our website and select STA. 

Join the fun at the Geneva History Museum for their new Exhibit:  Sox Vs. Cubs - The Chicago Civil Wars.   The Geneva History Museum is a great way to learn about the history of the community you call home. 

                Spring Training Academy (STA) 2015

     DON'T DELAY! Classes Starting 2/28 - 3/11 

To get your athlete ready for opening day, GBA is pleased to announce our Spring Training Academy (STA). This years’  academy will be hosted by Elite Sports Training Center, 220 N Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL.

Comprehensive 6 week training program covering: Hitting, Pitching/Throwing, Fielding, and more.  Program starts Feb 28^th (for some Sat classes), and the week of March 9^th for weekday classes. The STA runs through April 24^th and we have no sessions during Spring Break week.

This year’s STA program is managed by Jake Passini, who played collegiate baseball at Benedictine and North Park colleges and professional baseball for the Joliet Slammers. Coach Passini is a full-time instructor at Elite Sports.

Highlight’s of GBA’s STA include:

• Great facility and location at Elite Sports Training Center
• Personalized instructions. Low player to coach ratio. 8:1
• New use of video instruction and review by coaches as applicable
• 1 hour sessions grouping players with like abilities together so coaches are better able to adapt the training outline to the athletes needs
• Dedicated Pitching and Hitting classes  for those in 4th grade (10 years old) and up who want extra time with hitting or pitching
• Program begins closer to season and goes for 6 weeks leading up to Opening Day.  STA sessions will be scheduled around league practices to minimize conflicts
• Conducted by professional and highly experienced coaches
• Discounted price for GBA members makes for an exceptional value.  Only $89 for 6 hours of training! There is no better training value in the Fox Valley.

For more information or to register, please go to the Registration area of our website and select STA. You will then be able to register for the specific class based on age and skill level. 

Class sizes are limited so register soon before classes fill up!

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE 2015 SPRING FUNDRAISER AND LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN.  THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO GUIDE OUR MEMBERS THROUGH THIS NEW PROCESS.  PLEASE BE SURE TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THESE PROCEDURES AND TO CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS (LUCY CAVE, GBA DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING & SPECIAL EVENTS AT  .  ALSO NOTE THAT THE PIONEER & COLT LEAGUES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUNDRAISER.
 
OUR FUNDRAISER WILL BE COMPRISED OF 2 CHOICES – SELL A MINIMUM OF 5 SAVING CARDS (EACH CARD VALUED @ $20), OR DO AN $80 BUYOUT.  REGARDLESS OF WHICH OPTION YOU SELECT, PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU SHOULD COMPLETE THE LEAGUE REGISTRATION IMMEDIATELY AFTER REGISTERING FOR THE FUNDRAISER.  IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHICH LEAGUE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD IN, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
 
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT DEADLINE FOR THE FUNDRAISER WILL BE 1/4/2015.  AFTER THIS DATE A LATE CHARGE WILL BE ADDED TO BOTH THE BUYOUT OPTION (SAVINGS CARDS WILL NOT BE AN OPTION AFTER 1/4/2015).  

LEAGUE FEES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 27th AND  PARTIAL PAYMENTS WILL BE PERMITTED BETWEEN THE TIME THESE REGISTRATIONS OPEN AND 1/27/2014.  OUR WEBSITE ACCEPTS VISA/MASTERCARD, AND ELECTRONIC CHECKS.  PAYMENT FOR THE SAVINGS CARDS WILL BE HANDLED AS FOLLOWS:
 

1. WE ARE REQUESTING THAT ALL PAYMENTS BE MADE ONLINE AND BY THE MEMBER.  MEMBERS WILL NOTE THAT A BALANCE WILL APPEAR ON THEIR ACCOUNT FOR THE NUMBER OF CARDS THAT THEY REQUEST.
2. THE MEMBER MAY PAY FOR THE SAVINGS CARD AT TIME OF REGISTRATION, AND THEN REIMBURSE THEMSELVES WITH THE MONEY COLLECTED BY THOSE WHO BUY THE CARDS, OR
3. THE MEMBER CAN FIRST COLLECT MONEY FROM THOSE WHO PURCHASE THE CARDS.  ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE MEMBER.  THE MEMBER THEN USES THOSE FUNDS TO COVER THE BALANCE ON THEIR ACCOUNT.

A SAMPLE OF THE CARD CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING HERE. SOME QUICK DETAILS ARE THAT THE CARD HAS 25 DIFFERENT MERCHANTS WHO ARE OFFERING YEAR LONG SAVINGS INCLUDING: OLD TOWNE, LUMES, SKIPPY’S, AURELIO’S, ELITE SPORTS, FULLER'S, COLONIAL CAFE, GREAT CUTS,  & ST. CHARLES BOWL - TO NAME JUST A FEW.   THESE CARDS CAN ALSO PROVIDE DISCOUNTS TO MERCHANTS NATIONWIDE.  FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO LIVE OUTSIDE OF GENEVA CAN USE THESE CARDS BY LOGGING ON TO A SPECIAL WEBSITE AND ENTERING THE CODE PROVIDE ON THE CARD.
 

TO SEE A TIME LINE OF DUE DATES AND A SUMMARY OF THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, JUST CLICK HERE.