*information subject to change
7/8 Kid Pitch: Boys ages 7 or 8 on or before April 30th or entering 1st Grade. Machine pitch to start the season and transition to kid pitch as the season progresses.
9/10: Boys ages 9 or 10 on or before April 30th or entering 3rd Grade
11/12: Boys ages 11 or 12 on or before April 30th or entering 5th Grade
Registration Deadline: March 1st
Players interested in playing tournament baseball must register by December 31, with the exception of 8U. 8U Tournament registration is due by March 1st.
Player evaluations may be held for all league participants . These are NOT tryouts – we are simply getting all league players together so we can create teams with equal levels of talent.
League baseball games and practices are scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays and will begin between 5:00-7:00 p.m. There are occasional games that may be scheduled with Neenah Baseball on Tuesday or Thursday as well.
Suburban Athletics tournament baseball teams are offered for those players interested in competing at a higher level within their age group. Tournament teams require a greater commitment in that each participant is expected to attend all practices, games, weekend tournaments and other team activities. Teams will typically have practices 1-2 times per week in addition to playing on a league team 2 nights a week. The season will include 3-6 weekends over the course of the season. The tournament players will not all play equal time and based on the numbers of players on a tournament team, a “core / rotation” system may be used. Tournament families are expected to complete volunteer requirements for both league as well as additional volunteer requirements for tournament team participation.
What does my child need for the season?
Players will be provided with a league shirt and baseball hat. Players are asked to purchase grey baseball pants, socks and belt. Players will need their own batting helmet and glove. Cleats are also helpful but not required.
What will be my commitment as a parent to work in concession stands?
All 9/10 and 11/12 league teams will be expected to cover shifts at the O’Hauser Park Concession when you play on Strohmeyer Field. Each team will be responsible to get parents to cover those shifts. Failure to provide parent volunteers on your scheduled day may result in forfeiture of the game.
I have more than one child in league and on a Tournament team, what are my volunteer obligations?
Volunteer obligations are assigned based on each player. You will be asked to volunteer in some capacity for all children at the league level, as well as additional volunteer time attached to the tournament players.