ANNOUNCEMENTS
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LEAGUE DETAILS
| ELIGIBILITY | All 6 year-olds and young 7 year-olds. (Birth date range: May 1, 2010 – April 30, 2012). Older 7 year-olds can option between Rookie League and Minor League based on grade / ability. |
| DESCRIPTION | Fundamental skills and rules of the game are taught. The coach will pitch to each of the batters on his own team using a mechanized Louisville Slugger manual pitching machine. Scores will not be kept, and no records of the standings are kept. Teamwork and good sportsmanship, no matter the result of the game, will be emphasized. |
| COST | $140 |
| DAYS | Mondays and Wednesdays |
| TIMES | Practice times will be 5:30 and 6:30, and game times will all be at 6:00. |
| LOCATIONS | Orono Middle School fields, Morningside Park in Medina and Hackberry Park in Long Lake. |
| EQUIPMENT | Glove and helmet are required. Bats, baseball pants and cleats are optional. Your player will be given a t-shirt, socks and a hat at the Opening Day ceremony or the first practice |
| COACHING | We rely solely on volunteer coaches for our Rookie League. Teams at this level typically require 2-3 coaches per team to keep things moving smoothly and organized. Many teams at this level will take a coach-by-committee approach where multiple coaches are paired together by OBA to allow for flexibility with work and family schedules. Previous baseball coaching experience is not a requirement at this level, and there is minimal time commitment outside of practice and game times. OBA will provide practice plans and will have experienced coaches available to provide guidance. |