Old Settlers Park Sports Complex Improvement Project

Sports Complex construction continues: proshop and parking lots

2008-11-17T15:52:00Z

We've been buzzing about the Hall of Fame Softball Complex now that its open, but we are still pushing forward on the rest of the Sports Complex Improvement Project. The masonry is now in place for the proshop at the tennis courts and roofing is to begin this week and this week the North East Parking lot is set to be paved on Wednesday.

Hall of fame complex opens tomorrow

2008-11-07T16:53:00Z

Tomorrow we open the Hall of Fame Softball Complex at Old Settlers Park! Before you know it, we'll be opening the baseball complex in Spring. We're looking at February/March for an opening. When the date is set and firm, we'll let you know!

We've had some comments asking about the minutes for the Round Rock Baseball League. Available agendas and minutes are posted on the league's new website www.leaguelineup.com/rrbl.

Round Rock Baseball League website and update

2008-09-30T21:16:00Z

Well, the NEW Round Rock Baseball League (RRBL)now has a website: http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=rrbl. Bookmark the new website now so you can keep up with updates from the league and be ready for Spring ball.

RRBL is currently developing the operating budget for the spring season and still has openings on the board. Contact Rusty Charleton at 658-5887 or visit the website to get involved!

http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?url=rrbl.

If you are looking for minutes from previous board meetings, they are available on the website as well. Here's the link to the July minutes. August board minutes weren't approved since there wasn't a quorum at the Sept meeting. http://www.leaguelineup.com/rrbl/files/20080731RRBL.pdf

Construction Update: August

2008-08-29T18:13:00Z

Well, its the end of August, and if you've been out at Old Settlers Park, the girls softball complex concession/restroom building is 75% complete and the fields are 90% complete. We're on schedule and starting to plan the Grand Opening Celebration for the beginning of November! If you have speaker or event ideas for the Grand Opening, post a comment as we're planning a celebration!

As many of you know, baseball and softball fields aren't the only part of this project. The football parking lot is complete and ready for the upcoming football season and we recently broke ground on the tennis restroom/pro shop building which should be complete by early December. If you haven't been to Old Settlers in awhile, you're in for an eye-opening treat!

June Round Rock Baseball League meeting minutes

2008-08-06T20:12:00Z

The Round Rock Baseball League (RRBL) met on July 31. The group is working to secure a webhost and then get their webpage up and running soon. Just as soon as the page is up, we will let everyone know the link.

Other discussion items included the rules of governing the RRBL, League software to help with registration and scheduling, concessions and officer elections.

The board is still looking for volunteers for a variety of league tasks. Please contact the Rusty Charlton if interested. July minutes will be posted after approval at the Aug meeting.

Board Minutes

Entire park isn't closed, just the baseball and softball complex

2008-07-23T16:09:00Z

Come out to Old Settlers! Only the baseball and softball complex are closed during construction and renovations for the Sports Capital Improvement Project. We have been getting calls from concerned residents. The entire park is not closed, only the baseball and softball complex. Residents and guests can still enjoy the Rock'N River family aquatic center, park trails, the lake, volleyball courts, disc golf course, picnic areas, playgrounds, tennis courts, soccer fields, football fields and pavilions. If you have any questions, call 512-218-5540!

Reminder: Baseball and softball fields close for renovations on July 21

2008-07-15T16:05:00Z

The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation, the Round Rock Baseball League and Sertoma Girls Softball league representatives met on May 14 and supported the postponement of fall baseball and softball play to accommodate construction of the Old Settlers Park Sports Complex Improvement Project. This is a reminder that with the exception of any previously scheduled tournaments, July 21 is the closing date for the entire baseball and softball complex at Old Settlers Park.

The park will reopen in phases. The new girls softball complex is under construction currently and set to open in November 2008. The baseball complex is expected to be complete in February for Spring ball 2009.

If you haven't been out to Old Settlers Park in awhile, you'll see the shade structures and bleachers are installed at the Southwest and Northwest Complex, two softball fields have been converted to baseball fields at the Northeast complex, lights and fencing is complete at the new Girls Softball Complex and the foundation and walls for the concession and restroom facility at the softball complex is complete. Progress is occuring daily and this closure on July 21 will allow construction to move quickly and safely! For more information on the Sports Complex Improvements visit www.roundrocktexas.gov or call Round Rock Parks and Recreation at 512-218-5540.

First Meeting the Round Rock Baseball League Board

2008-06-13T12:40:00Z

How exciting! The first Round Rock Baseball League Board of Directors Meeting is on June 26 from 7 pm - 9 pm at the City's McConico Buildling, Community Room. ( 301 West Bagdad ).

Agenda:

Ratification of ByLaws
Election of Officers
Election of Board Positions
Other Business
Meeting Schedule

Board vote results!

2008-06-09T19:22:00Z

The votes are in! Congratulations to the following Round Rock Baseball board members listed below. The first board meeting is going to be at the end of June. Congrats!

Phillip Bailey, Brian Birdsell, Naomi Esquivel, Roberta Garcia, Jeff Himmelright, Gail Johansen, Elsa Orozco, Gregory Parker, Fred Ramirez, Joe Ramos, Carol Ramos, Bobby Seiferman, Daniel Spells, Julie Vasquez-Martinez, Mike Whelan, Heath Wooley, and Kelly Wooley

Old Settlers Park Baseball Fields to close for Sports Complex Improvement Renovations

2008-05-16T20:24:00Z

Fall Baseball and Softball League Play Postponed

The entire baseball and softball complex at Old Settlers Park will close on August 3, 2008.

“A project of this magnitude and scale normally takes about two years, but we are producing rapid results in a one-year period as we invest in the Sports Capital of Texas,” Parks and Recreation Director Rick Atkins said. “The support we’ve received from the affected leagues plays an integral part in the success of this project. While the closure isn't until August 3, we want to provide baseball and softball participants ample awareness of the impact on the fall season.Working together, we know the future benefits will exceed the current setbacks.”

All leagues affected by the Old Settlers Park construction closure met to discuss the impact construction would have on the park and availability. “After meeting with a group of representatives from across the various affected leagues, we all agree that this minor setback will have a major benefit for our community,” The Round Rock Baseball League President Rusty Charleton said. “The City is investing in the future of baseball and softball in Round Rock and this closure is part of the fast track approach the city is taking. While this may impact us temporarily, the benefits will come back tenfold.”

“The park closure is necessary so we can complete this construction and have an even better facility,” Old Settlers Express President, Fred Ramirez said. “Baseball is very popular in this town and beyond as it’s a family pastime and a great method to get children to go outside and exercise.”

While construction is scheduled to take place in public areas including the concession and restroom areas, safety is a main priority. “I agree that safety is a main concern with these renovations,” Round Rock Youth Tournament Director, Rick Stevens said. “If we have heavy construction equipment out and about, we don’t need children at play. In addition, it will allow the Round Rock Baseball league some extra time to finalize our unified league before league play reconvenes.”

“In my experiences, construction and children don’t mix,” Charleton said. “We don’t need bulldozers, man holes, netting and children out in the complex during these final stages and massive renovations.”

“I strongly support the new complex renovations and the city has given us their most current information during our joint meetings,” Faith Zimmerman Commissioner of Round Rock Sertoma Girls Softball league said. “I expect this new complex will make us the premier facility because we’re going to knock their socks off! We are willing to salvage part of our fall season in expectation of future success. A delayed fall season is one solution we’re currently planning.”

The Old Settlers Park Sports Complex Improvement Project is on a phased construction schedule with various parts of the complex set to re-open at different times. Funded by Certificate of Obligation Bonds and the Capital Spending Plan, the $18.2 million improvement project renovations will result in the upgrade of 20 fields at Old Settlers Park and construction of five new fields.

Project highlights include lit batting cages, enhanced spectator seating, championship fields with a warming track and bull pen, additional playgrounds and tailgate islands at the park.

Developments are underway. Shade structures and bleachers are installed at the Southwest and Northwest Complex, fencing has been moved back in the Northeast Complex, lights are up and grading is complete for the new Girls Softball complex and the concrete is poured for the concession and restroom facility at the softball complex with progress occuring daily.

For more information on the Sports Complex Improvements visit www.roundrocktexas.gov or call Round Rock Parks and Recreation at 512-218-5540.

Time to vote - Board Elections The Round Rock Baseball League

2008-05-12T16:18:00Z

It's time for elections, and both OSE and RRYB are bringing the voting to you! At your closing ceremony, held at the ball fields, you'll be able to cast your ballot.

RRYB Closing Ceremonies date has changed to Monday, May 19 due to rain cancellations.

OSE Closing Ceremonies will be on Friday, May 30 at 6:30 pm with elections open from 7 pm - 9 pm.

If you have any questions, please call Rusty Charleton at 658-5887.

Applicants:
Phillip Bailey
Brian Birdsell
Naomi Esquivel
Roberta Garcia
Jeff Himmelright
Gail Johansen
Elsa Orozco
Gregory Parker
Fred Ramirez
Carolyn Ramos
Joe Ramos
Bobby Sieferman
Daniel Spells
Jule Vasquez-Martinez
Mike Whelan
Heath Wooley
Kelly Wooley

The Round Rock Baseball League Board of Directors

2008-04-01T21:56:00Z

OSE Baseball and Round Rock Youth Baseball become Round Rock Baseball League at the completion of this Spring/Summer Season. The current step is the process of forming the Board of Directors for the new, combined league and you’re invited to participate!

Sign up to help with the following: Executive Committee (President, Secretary, Treasurer, VPs), Umpire in Charge, Equipment, Facilities, Tournaments, Concessions, Uniforms/Awards, Registrar, Web, Team/Parent Coordinator, Public Relations, Sponsors, Insurance/Safety, Scheduler, Commissioners (4-6, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18).

Board Of Directors/ Volunteer Form

For more information call Debbie Davila 341-3354.

Groundbreaking 2007

2008-02-15T15:52:00Z

Pictures from the groundbreaking of the Sports Capital Improvement Project are on the City's Flickr page! You can find pictures of all types of events and happenings http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityofroundrock/sets/

Baseball league name

2008-02-07T16:17:00Z

The new organization expects to be in place in time for the Fall 2008 league registration. Currently, the bylaws have been drafted and the team of league representatives has submitted Round Rock Baseball League as the name. We’re waiting approval from the Secretary of States office on the name. Once the league name is finalized, the organization will be officially incorporated. The league representatives that have put the bylaws together agreed to create a five person executive committee to oversee the running of elections for board positions in March. The new board will be in place in time to take registrations for Fall 2008.

Round Rock Baseball

2008-01-18T15:16:00Z

On Wednesday, January 16, a name was given to the new unified baseball league. Keeping it simple and easily searchable for someone wanting to find out about baseball in our town, the league representatives unanimously agreed that "Round Rock Baseball" would be the best name going forward. Congratulations to Felix Lopez who was the first person to submit this name to the blog and is winner of the naming contest.

The league representatives worked with Barry Silverberg on compiling the data needed for the 501c3 non-profit status requirements on Wednesday and further discussed the election process to get officers for Round Rock Baseball in place.

The current plan is to nominate 2 people from OSE, 2 people from RRYB and 1 from Sam Bass to run the elections for the board in the interim and get the new organization up and running with full elections in the Spring. The team has worked very hard to get this far and progress is definitely taking place!

Also, don’t forget the groundbreaking for the Sports Capital Improvement Project is Friday, January 25 at 4 pm at the location for the new girls' softball complex. We hope to see you there!