Club Information

FCBC strives to provide a top quality recreational program for the youth of Fort Collins and surrounding communities.

The average cost of participation in the recreational league is $7.00 to $12.00 per game. This cost when further spread between practices and supervised team activities is reduced another 50-66%, making baseball a very economical and rewarding summer program. FCBC is funded solely through fees, sponsorships, fundraising and donations. FCBC provides, on an average, over $8,500 per year of reduced fees and scholarships to lower income and in-need families.

FCBC is governed by a Board of Directors, who employs a full-time Executive Director to oversee the day to day management of the organization. FCBC has two standing committees, Recreational and Competitive, who in turn have representatives on the Board of Directors. In 2007, FCBC played games seven days a week on sixty-four different ball fields throughout the community. All available city, school district, and private fields were utilized during the season. Along with the city field crews, many of these fields are partially and some fully maintained by field crews hired by FCBC. In addition, sixty-one highly trained and tested umpires, covering nearly 3500 games are employed by the club. Well over 400 volunteer coaches and other team personnel participate in the program every year.

"The Fort Collins Baseball Club prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability." 

History

Fort Collins Baseball Club is a private non profit organization which has served Fort Collins and the surrounding area since 1961. FCBC has over 250 teams with a total enrollment of more than 3300 players, ranging in age from 5-18yrs participate in spring, summer, fall and winter indoor leagues. Some teams, play competitively in our Rookie League and Select Divisions with more playing in our High School American Legion Program. The bulk of the FCBC Club however, continues to emphasize the fundamental importance of recreational baseball, not only as a feeder to these competitive teams, but also as an essential source of alternative summer and fall recreation for our young people.

In keeping up with the tremendous demand for fields, FCBC has become a leader in field construction and joint city and school district projects to this end. In 1993 FCBC completed the Boltz Field Project resulting in the construction of 2 new fields at a local junior high. With additional cooperation between the city and school district in 1995, three new fields were constructed at Lincoln Jr. High and one at Timnath Elementary.  Walt Weiss Field and Larry Walker Field are two of the last to be built through a grant with the Colorado Rockies and the McCormick Tribune Foundation. FCBC continues to promote a pro-active approach to working with the private and public sectors in providing more recreation opportunities for our youth.

Board of Directors, Committees & Staff

Board:

• President                                Gary Buffington
• Vice Pres/Treasurer                        Chris Wyrick
• Secretary                                               Lynne Klingsmith
• At Large Community                Frank Gonzales
• Recreational Director               Scott Haugen 
• Recreational Director               Chris Kiser 
• Recreational Director               David Haase
• Recreational Director               Mark Sundstedt
• Competitive Director                Phil Ebersole
• Competitive Director                Thad Anderson

FCBC Staff

• Executive Director                Pat Wunsch
• Club Registar                      Jana Whittal
• Office Assistant                   Rebekah Gregory

Recreational Committee

• David Haase
• Ernie Romero
• Chris Kiser 
• Mark Sundstedt
• Chuck Kluko
• Scott Haugen
• Lynne Klingelsmith

Competitive Committee

• Phil Ebersole
• Thad Anderson
• Gary Buffington
• Dave Richer
• Greg Wells
• Nick Komar
• Alan Hampsot 
• Bill Hansen

Mission

Objectives

The objectives of FCBC are to provide an organized baseball program in the Fort Collins area and within program limitations, this program: (1) Does not limit the number of participants, (2) Maintains recreational, competitive and instructional programs for the community, (3) Is open to all without regard to their financial status. FCBC believes that a healthy cooperative attitude between the recreational baseball program and the competitive baseball program will provide the maximum benefit to both players and the community.

Recreational Baseball Mission Statement

The recreational baseball program of FCBC promotes an educational and instructional program for individuals in the Fort Collins area. The FCBC recreational program promotes full player participation which includes the development of a healthy attitude toward sportsmanship and respect for authority, together with the instruction in baseball rules, skills and the element of play. Provides for ages 5 though 17.

Competitive Baseball Mission Statement

The competitive baseball program of FCBC strives to promote the highest level of competitive baseball play, while attracting highly skilled players who have the desire, determination, dedication and discipline necessary to improve their skills. The competitive program goals include; (1) An atmosphere that is conducive to learning the game, developing skills, and results in a positive experience for participants, (2) To provide the most competitive opportunities and field the best possible teams within an enjoyable environment; (3) Field the best players for teams at each competitive level; (4) Promoting the principles of teamwork and sportsmanship. Provides for leagues, Rookie, Select, High School Legion & Tournaments.

Fort Collins Baseball Club Rules of Conduct

Objectionable conduct or behavior, including foul or abusive language or any form of physical confrontation by parents or players during any baseball activity, including registration, will not be tolerated and may preclude players or parents from participation in any activity sponsored by FCBC. The use of tobacco within 250 feet of the ball field, by coaches is prohibited. The use of alcohol, during or after games, tournaments, team parties, or any team function where the players are present is not permitted, and may preclude players, parents and coaches from participation in any activity sponsored by FCBC. Anyone found knowingly giving false information to FCBC or in violation of these rules will be subject to disciplinary action which could result in immediate dismissal and revocation of his/her membership in good standing.