Youth Sports Board - Annual 2026

Purpose

The Youth Sports Board exists to support and oversee all youth sports programs under the Bay Minette Recreation Department. The board works to ensure programs are safe, organized, financially responsible, and beneficial to youth and families.

Board Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance for all youth sports programs.
• Support program growth, fundraising, and community involvement.
• Serve in an advisory role and avoid involvement in daily operations unless directed.

  Membership Requirements

• Members must be 18 years or older.
• Members must always act in the best interest of youth sports.
• Members must follow all Bay Minette Recreation Department policies.

  Meeting & Attendance

• The Board meets quarterly (4 times per year) or as needed.
• Each member must attend at least 2 of the 4 quarterly meetings.
• Failure to meet attendance requirements may result in removal from the Board.

  Fundraising Requirement

• One Fundraiser must
• Ideas must be original or meaningfully expanded from past suggestions
• Approved ideas may be assigned to member or subcommittees for execution.

  Subcommittee Oversight

• Board members will oversee and serve on subcommittees as assigned.
• Subcommittees may be created for specific sports, fundraising efforts, or special projects.
• Subcommittees must report updates at Board meetings.