ANNOUNCEMENTS
Check back in mid-April for 2018 teams and season updates!
LEAGUE DETAILS
| ELIGIBILITY | Ages 4 and 5. Must turn 4 by April 30, 2018 to be eligible. |
| DESCRIPTION | Instructional League introduces the game of baseball to beginners by teaching fundamental skills and rules of the game. Players bat the ball from a stationary batting tee at home plate. No scores will be recorded or standings kept. |
| COST | $99 |
| DAYS | Tuesdays and Thursdays |
| TIMES | Practice times will be 5:30 and 6:30, and game times will all be at 6:00. |
| LOCATIONS | Rainbow Park in Maple Plain, Hackberry Park in Long Lake, and Morningside Park in Medina. |
| 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 Instructional League. Teams at this level typically require 3-4 coaches / parent helpers 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 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. |