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Is the NEPL really going “paperless”?

A. Actually no, but we are reducing the cost of paper by issuing less commitment forms with the commitment for the upcoming Basketball season. We also will reduce our ink & toner costs related to the printing of the forms and the use of less paper is more environmentally beneficial. We will also reduce the time spent by volunteers collating the materials. Much of this is necessary because as the League grows our director base is shrinking. Directors come on board and gradually assume different duties which may lead to becoming full board members. Remember the League is staffed entirely by volunteers. Persons interested in helping the NEPL should address their inquiries to a current board member or a division director.

Q. Is this really necessary?

A. Yes, in addition to the cost savings the benefit of the time spent sorting and entering the information from handwritten commitment forms. Now the data is downloaded in our format from the information you enter and is less subject to data entry errors because YOU will be entering the information into the database. If there is an error you it will likely be because the correct information was submitted wrong. This will also allow us extra time to write and check schedules because the information will be more readily available and in the format we need.

Q. Is it difficult to enter teams(s)?

A. Not at all. In many ways it will be much easier to submit a team and do it at your leisure and you do not have to enter your teams at the same time. The form is simple to fill out and several fields have convenient drop down menus where you merely select the field you want such as game start time, Day of the week, age etc.

Q. Are there any special requirements?

A. We would ask that a responsible person be submitting his/her clubs forms, such as the club Athletic Director. Coaches should not be submitting their forms individually. Also, we are requiring the following information on all forms such as your organizations President, Athletic Director & Basketball Commissioner such as name, e-mail and telephone number. This information will be required and may cause commitment forms to be rejected after they are submitted. Another important point is to make sure your information is correct prior to submitting a team.
Also, If possible try not to commit a team untill all your information is at hand. For example dont' submit a team and say it has no coach yet and then submit the form with the coaches information at a later date. use all of the time allowed to "get your ducks in a row".

Q. What about blocked dates?

A. There is a field for blocked dates and comments box. This field is the only one not requiring any information to be submitted. You may use this for Entering any blocked date AND for entering alternate field/court data, any comments you would like noted can be entered into this block. Remember there is no need to block the Friday 12-21-07 through 1-01-08 inclusive as there will be NO GAMES SCHEDULED ON THESE DATES.

Q. How many forms do I have to submit?

A. One form per team just like the old paper form.

Q. Will this really make it easier?

A. Yes, along with not having to trek out to a commitment night at some location it can all be done from your home, work or other place with an internet connection and most importantly at your leisure.

Q. What is the deadline for committing teams?

A. The form will no long be available online after 11:59 pM on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17,2007. You can conceivably start submissions after the Presidents AD Meeting to be held on TUESDAY OCTOBER 30, 2007. As you complete a team form you can submit it immediately or enter the information at your leisure. This actually allows you more time as a commitment night would normally end by 9:00 PM 11/07/07.

Q. How do I get to the form to fill it out?

A. The link to the page will be given out at the Club President & AD Meeting to be held 10/30/07. If you don’t attend, or someone from your club doesn’t attend the meeting they will not have access to the page with the online commitment form.

Q. What about filling out a paper form?

A. The NEPL will not be accepting any paper commitment forms this year and the deadline is 11:59 PM on 11/17/07, after that wait until next year.

Q. Any other suggestions?

A. Some internet connections are slower than others. Afte clicking submit, if everything is ok, you will be thanked and moved to another page. Do not click the button a second time as this may delete your original correct submit.
If you have any questions direct them to WebMaster@NEPL.NET