Rainouts
It is apparent that the games scheduled for Saturday, June 8th will be postponed. These were the games that were originally scheduled for opening day which was rained out. The season has been extended an additional week in order to make up as many postponed games as possible. Please check out the field availability spreadsheet by clicking on the handouts tab on the left side of this page. Both T-Ball games will be played at 9 am (one on the T-Ball field, the other on the PeeWee field). Participation trophies will be presented to all players following the games.
There are several available fields during the week to make up other games that were postponed. Please try to schedule the games and email me at mpl533@yahoo.com so I can reserve the field and arrange for umpires if required. Fields will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you.
Coaches and Managers
The Borough of Bogota has passed a local ordinance that requires all volunteers who work with children to undergo a background check. The safety of our children is of utmost importance and no one will be allowed to coach who has not been checked. All coaches and managers must have this completed before opening day. Forms and instructions regarding the process are available at the Bogota Recreation Center or at the Bogota Police Department. No personal information will be shared with the BBO or anyone other than the appropriate police personnel.
In addition to the local ordinance, state law requires that all coaches be certified. The local law is for the safety of our children; the state law is for the coaches' protection. Certification protects coaches from personal liability. Classes are approximately 3 hours and are offered at Hackensack and Valley Hospitals and other locations. Certification classes in the area can be found by going to the following link: http://youthsports.rutgers.edu/services. Certification lasts a lifetime and is valid for coaching all youth sports.
Thank you for making time in your busy schedules to support the children. The success of our program depends on all of our volunteers. The BBO is grateful for any help you can provide.
BBO Awards 2012 Scholarships
At the Bogota Jr/Sr High School Awards Night held on Monday, June 11, 2012, Bogota Baseball Organization President Nick Barese awarded a total of $1600.00 in scholarships to Bogota High School senior softball and baseball players. Receiving $400.00 scholarships were softball players Elise Brackett and Marisa Varon and baseball players Michael Fitzgerald and Ben Pozo.
Since 1994, 60 scholarships have been awarded – 30 going to softball players and 30 awarded to baseball players. To be eligible the player must have played for the Bogota Baseball Organization, be a resident of Bogota, played either varsity baseball or softball and is continuing their education.
It is important to remember who we are and why we are here. The following is taken directly from Article II of the Constitution and By-laws of the BBO:
The B.B.O. Inc. shall operate only as a non-profit organization and by a volunteer membership. Its purpose is to operate the baseball and softball programs for the children of the Borough of Bogota. Specifically, the B.B.O. is organized to serve the youth of Bogota by implanting firmly in the minds of the boys and girls served by the program the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, reverence and civic responsibility, while providing instruction in the fundamentals of the sport. This objective shall be achieved by conducting supervised practices and competitive baseball and softball programs. All persons connected with the program shall bear in mind that attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of the game, while desirable, is secondary - the molding of future citizens is of prime importance.
We appreciate the time and dedication of all the volunteers that make our program work. If anyone has ideas on how to improve the program or just wants to help, please feel free to come to a BBO meeting. New members are always welcome and help is appreciated. The BBO meets on the first and third Monday of the month downstairs at the Bogota Recreation Center on West Main St. at 7 PM (8:15 once the season starts). Please feel free to submit ideas or suggestions about future content to Michael Lavin at mpl533@yahoo.com.
The current officers of the BBO are as follows:
President - Nick Barese
Vice-President and Treasurer - Pat McHale
Player Agent - Michael Lavin
Equipment Manager - Ilin Martinez
Director Of Umpires - Pete Montalbano
Secretary - Vacant
Guide to the Site
Site News - Check regularly for updated news.
Handouts - Contains links to updated schedules, forms, coaches certification clinics, and assorted documents.
Teams and Schedules - Can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate tab on the left side of the page. The yearbook schedules and field availability spreadsheet can be accessed by going to the Handouts section.
