Youth baseball registration is now open online and in-person registration dates are next week. Think summer baseba… https://t.co/vP6tqN0kAE
Click on informational flyer and then register by clicking on red bar.
All schedules and rosters can be found on team page
April 5th- Practices may begin.
April 24th- Youth Baseball Camp sponsored by FDL High School- Camp Registration form can be found below
May 1st- All Candy money must be turned in by May 1st. You may drop off the money at the FDL Rec Dept or mail to Fondy Youth Baseball, PO Box 1131, Fond du Lac, WI 54936
Saturday, May 1st- Opening Day- This will be our picture day where each team will have pictures taken and then play an exhibition game. We will also be hosting our MLB pitch/hit/run competition. Registration info can be found below.
Week of July 12- July 15- Last week of season. Playoffs for 3rd-6th grade and more games for 4K-2nd Grade
Saturday, July 24th- End of season Party at the FDL Dockspiders game with raffle prizes, etc. Ticket information will be coming.
Mid-August- Our Fall League will begin and run through October 1st.
Parents,
Just wanted to remind you of the best and easiest way to be notified if games are canceled due to rain. The procedure can be found on the back of your schedules and can be found on the web site but the easiest way is to do it right now as you read this. We will be utilizing a text/email based cancellation program. This service will text you immediately if a game has been canceled ahead of time. Opt in
your mobile phone by texting:
• MW901 to 84483 to receive Monday/Wednesday Youth Baseball alerts
• TR901 to 84483 to receive Tuesday/Thursday Youth Baseball and Babe Ruth alerts.
I recommend you do both in case you have a practice or make-up game on another night. After 4pm the decisions on games are made by umpires or by coaches if they do not have umpires.
We also recommend that you download the free sportsengine app and log in. This will give you immediate alerts to any game changes for things like rescheduled games.
Code of Conduct Reminders; These are set by Fondy Youth Baseball and the Fond du Lac School District and pertain to coaches, players, and all fans.
BASEBALL BAT BUYING INFORMATION
K-2nd Grade
Bats must have USA Baseball Stamp on bat. Bat lengths range from 25 inch to 27 inch. Bat weight is measured in weight drop, which varies between brands and models. Recommended bats would have drops of -10 to -12
3rd-6th Grade
Bats must have USA Baseball stamp on bat. Bat lengths range from 28-29 inches for 3rd and 4th graders and 29-30 inches for 5th and 6th graders. Weight of bat recommended would be a drop of -10 to -12
* Weight Drop = Length of bat minus the weight.
Example = 29in., 17oz. bat is a drop 12 or referred to as a -12
7th/8th Grade Bats
Bats must have USA Baseball stamp and be no more than -5 drop or can be a -3 BBCOR bat. Bat lengths are typically 30-31 inches.
9th-12th grade Bats
Bats must be -3 BBCOR bats. Bat lengths are typically 31-32 inches
GLOVE BUYING INFORMATION
The biggest issue seen in player development is parents buying too big of gloves for their child. Reminder that high school and pro infielders use gloves that are 11.25 or 11.5 inches. K-2nd grade players should probably only have 10.5 inch gloves No player should probably have a glove greater than 11.5 inches in all our leagues unless they are primarily an outfielder or play first base as those are the only positions that typically use a larger glove. If a player may need a new glove next year, buy it as soon as possible so they have a chance to break it in prior to next season.
Youth baseball registration is now open online and in-person registration dates are next week. Think summer baseba… https://t.co/vP6tqN0kAE
Registration for 2019 starts February 1st. Go to https://t.co/qpZ3Fp5ljR to find all registration info
Final in-person registration date is tomorrow from 8am-11am at Rec Dept. See website for info. https://t.co/qpZ3Fp5ljR