Play Ball!
Registration for the Summer 2012 Baseball opens April 9, 2012 through May 19.
Open the Green Registration above or open this Registration Form, print it and bring it into the branch to sign-up.
Youth Baseball emphasizes teamwork and learning the skills of the game and is designed for first-time players and those who want to sharpen their skills. Practices and games are low stress and the objective is to build up the confidence and self esteem of each player. Our leagues begin with co-ed T ball (3-4yo) and advance to Co-Ed K-1st, Boys 2-4th, Girls Intermediate Softball 2-4th grade, Co-Ed Kid Pitch Baseball 5-7th grade. Register your player in a league based on the grade they will be going into for the fall. Games are timed from 45 min. to 90 min. based on grade. Fee: $75.00 YMCA family membership and $115.00 for non members. Uniforms and player medallions are included. Bring your own equipment.
Safety First!
YMCA Youth Sports programs in partnership with the CDC is conducting an educational initiative to help coaches and parents alike recognize and respond to concussions. Coaches are mandated to take the Online Course and all parents of registered players are asked to read and sign the Concussion Awareness Form and return it to the coach prior to the first practice / game. Learning about the signs and steps to respond to head injuries, will allow everyone to play safe. Remember: If you think your athlete has sustained a concussion, take him/her out of play!.
Weather Conditions
If weather becomes an issue, call our weather Hot Line: 685-6530. Call your coach or YMCA branch. Final decisions to play will be determined (60) minutes prior to start. Presume all games will be played.
Coaches
All teams require volunteer parents or players to asume the role of team coach. We provide a comprehensive e-learning training course, listed below, to help you. All coaches must read through the Request to Coach Forms and fill out the last (4) pages and return each to the sports director. Coaching a YMCA team sport is a rewarding experience!
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Baseball Field Locations
Practice begins: Week of June 4. The team assigned during registration has a practice day. That day is the 'Practice' day for you team each and every week. The 3-4yo T ball will have practices ON THE SAME DAY as games, when the season begins. All other leagues, (K+ grades), will have practices ON A DIFFERENT DAYthen their games. Check the GAME DAY schedules posted below after May 25.
Proposed games dates:
All leagues (except 3-4yo T-Ball) July 2, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, Aug 2, (6 if needed). Location: Heardmont Park
T - Ball Schedule: June 18, 19, 25, 26, July 9, 10, 16, 17. Location: Inverness Elem. School ( T-Ball will have practices on the same day, but before their games, once the season begins)
All Games will be played weekday evenings only, first pitch from 5p-7p.
Game dates/times are subject to change. Final game day schedules will be posted below after May 25.
Practices and games will be held at either Inverness Elem. School or Heardmont Park. Check your registration selection for practice times and locations and check your game schedules when posted, for game times and locatins.
Game Schedules (TBD)
T Ball (3-4yo) Game Schedule
Co-ed K-1st Grade Game Schedule
Boys 2-4th Grade Game Schedule
Girls Softball 2-4th Grade Game Schedule
Co-ed Baseball 5-7th Grade Game Schedule.
Coaches Corner!
Request to Coach Form
Baseball Rules
Coaches Training Plans
Baseball At Home Tips
3-5yo Training Course
6-7yo Training Course
8-9yo Training Course
10-11yo Training Course
12+yo Training Course