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2009 Fall Open League
All schedules have been posted ... thanks for your patience. Keep in mind that schedules are subject to change just like any event.
TEAMS REGISTERED AND PAID
14U OPEN--cancelled--deposits will be refunded
- Katy Owls (P)
- Spartan Baseball (S)
- Eagles Baseball (S)
13U OPEN--closed
- Katy LoneStars (E)
- Katy Colts 13 U (S)
- Bellville Bulls (S)
- Katy Spartans (E)
- Ft. Bend Texans 13 U Grey (S)
- Ft. Bend Texans 13 U White (S)
- Houston Blazers (S)
- Katy Bandits (E)
- Houston Heat Select (S)
- South Texas Breeze (S)
- CS Twelve White (E)
- SL Hurricanes (E)
12U OPEN--closed
- Katy Curve Black (E)
- Katy Beast (S)
- WSL Longhorns (S)
- CS Twelve White 12u (E)
- Lonestar Cougars 11u (Premier)
11U ELITE--closed
- Katy Krushers Blue (E)
- Katy Bulldogs (E)
- Texas Torpedoes (E)
- Seven Lakes Stealth (E)
- Texas Inferno
- Katy Stampede
11U SELECT--closed
- Ft. Bend Texans Bearkats (S)
- College Station Twelve White 11u (S)
- Katy Krushers White
- Columbus Cardinals
- Wildcats
10U OPEN--closed
- Fairfield Express (S)
- Visual Predators (S)
- Katy Fire Dawgs (S)
- Katy Dragons (S)
- Houston Wildcats (E)
- Texas Jackhammers (S)
- S.B. Blaze (S)
- Missouri City Spitfire (S)
- Texas Stealth
9U -- closed
- Katy Sting (S)
- Katy Curve (S)
- Katy Titans (S)
- Katy Heat (S)
- Spring Sliders
- West Brazos Sox
7U -- 3 spots available
- Katy Blaze (S)
- Katy Spartans (S)
- Katy Outlaws (S)
Play Ball
Volunteers - Katy PONY is a volunteer-based non-profit organization dedicated to provide the best youth baseball experience possible.
Rules - Ground rules for Open League games are posted on the website and are located in the concessions building.
Rosters - Open League team rosters must be posted on the Nations Baseball website prior to the start of the season. In addition, a hard copy of your roster printed from the website must be signed prior to the start of the season. Any roster changes after the start of the season must be made prior to the Open League game that the added player will be used, and the player must be added to your roster on the website to be valid and not subject a team to a forfeit with an illegal roster.
Sportsmanship - Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. Umpires will maintain control and have the authority to eject or remove players, coaches or fans from the facility. Only the team manager is allowed to question a ruling after a time-out is called. Protests are not allowed on judgment calls. Managers are responsible for the behavior and conduct of the team's coaches, players, parents and fans. Be a good sport and set an example for our youth.
Games - Make-up games will be scheduled on the first available date as time permits and may occur on weeknights, Saturday afternoons, or against different opponents. Game schedules will not be changed during the season due to team conflicts. A minimum 48-hour "no-show" notice must be provided to avoid risking forfeiture of remaining games.
Parking - Vehicles are restricted to designated parking areas only. Parking on the grass or inside the complex near the concessions building may result in a citation. Overflow parking may be available on certain days -- located on the far north side of the parking lot, through the gates behind Field 1. Please drive slowly and constantly watch for children. Make sure there is no one behind you before backing up. Valuables should not be left inside your vehicle. Please secure it in the trunk, carry it with you, or leave it at home. There have been recurring theft problems at local county parks. Be on the lookout and report any suspicious activity.
Photographs - There are two league-approved photographers allowed on the fields to take action photos of the players. Parents and fans are always welcome to take pictures, but will not be allowed on the fields and should not take pictures from the dugouts.
No Litter - Dugouts must be cleaned of litter before leaving. Please keep the stands clean for the next game. Trash cans are located only a few steps from the stands.
No Smoking - The use of tobacco in any form is not allowed in the dugouts, buildings, stands or playing areas. You must leave the playing field and remain away from the area to smoke, dip or chew tobacco.
Between Games - Please vacate your dugout as quickly as possible if another game follows. The next game's players should not attempt to enter the dugout until it has been vacated entirely.
Last Game of Day - Home team is responsible for returning the scorebook and controller to the concession stand. Both teams should make sure all gates to the dugouts and fields are closed before leaving.
Play Ball! - Enjoy the games, cheer for the kids and be a role model for the children.
Open League Rules
Open League games are played according to Nations Baseball Guidelines and Regulations (click on the headline above to access). The following are "basic" ground rules for Open League play. Be sure to print a copy of all rules and keep them with you during games.
HOME AND VISITOR FOR ALL GAMES AND ALL AGE GROUPS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE SCHEDULES.
7U / 8U
- Nations Baseball Rules, coach pitch, 60' bases
- 6 innings, no inning begins after 1 hour 20 minutes, games may end in a tie
- Game over when time limit reached and additional play will not change outcome
- 7 runs max per inning
- 6 pitches; if 6th pitch or subsequent pitch is a foul, batter continues to hit
- Run rules are 15 runs after 3 innings, 10 after 4 and 8 after 5
- Umpires will provide baseball
9U / 10U
- Nations Baseball Rules, 46' pitching (back rubber), 65' bases
- 6 innings, no inning begins after 1 hour 30 minutes, games may end in a tie
- Game over when time limit reached and additional play will not change outcome
- Pitchers limited to 18 outs per day and 27 outs per week
- Run rules are 15 runs after 3 innings, 10 after 4 and 8 after 5
- Umpires will provide baseball
11U / 12U
- Nations Baseball Rules, 50' pitching (back rubber on Field 2), 70' bases
- 6 innings, no inning begins after 1 hour 35 minutes, games may end in a tie
- Game over when time limit reached and additional play will not change outcome
- Pitchers limited to 18 outs per day and 27 outs per week
- Run rules are 15 runs after 3 innings, 10 after 4 and 8 after 5
- Umpires will provide baseball
13U
- Nations Baseball Rules, 54' pitching, 80' bases
- 7 innings, no inning begins after 1 hour 40 minutes, games may end in a tie
- Game over when time limit reached and additional play will not change outcome
- Pitchers limited to 21 outs per day and 30 outs per week
- Run rules are 15 runs after 3 innings, 10 after 4 and 8 after 5
- Umpires will provide baseball
14U
- Nations Baseball Rules, 60' pitching, 90' bases
- 7 innings, no inning begins after 1 hour 40 minutes, games may end in a tie
- Game over when time limit reached and additional play will not change outcome
- Pitchers limited to 21 outs per day and 30 outs per week
- Run rules are 15 runs after 3 innings, 10 after 4 and 8 after 5
- Umpires will provide baseball
Handout: Open League
Available Players
Playing Age: 11
Player Name: John Eyre
Date of Birth: 7/7/1998
Phone: 713-783-1038, 713-301-1615
Experience/Comments: Positions: catcher, 1st, 3rd, some pitching in relief. USSSA – 2 seasons 9U, Spring Branch Memorial – 3 seasons, Memorial Ashford – multiple all star games
To add or remove players, please send a request to playball@katyponybaseball.org.
Tournament Team Tryouts
If you have an above-average, talented player who would like to play at a higher, more competitive level, contact the tournament team manager for your age group. A player's eligibility is based their age as of April 30, 2010.
Only board-approved SANCTIONED Select Teams are permitted to advertise on our website. The following Sanctioned Teams may be looking for players. Please call or email to request a tryout.
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Katy Owls 14U
Daleno Johnson
katyowls@gmail.com
832-814-6044
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Katy LoneStars 13U
Jay Schindler / Chris Bode
bodeclrm@earthlink.net
www.eteamz.com/katylonestars
281-347-2454
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Katy Curve 12U
Dennis Smith
zeke_zezel@yahoo.com
www.katycurvebaseball.com
713-582-8157
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Katy Beast 12U
Carl Glass
glass6@comcast.net
************Watch for tryout dates this winter**************
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Katy Stampede 11U
Darryl Box
darryl_box@hotmail.com
www.eteamz.com/katystampede
281-513-5125
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Katy Attack 11U
James Clayton
jclayton1968@comcast.net
281-650-3535
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Katy Krushers Blue 11U
Ralph Marron
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Katy Dragons Baseball 10U
Dave Rodenberg
manager@katydragons.com
832-244-7184
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Katy Curve 9U
Dennis Smith
zeke_zezel@yahoo.com
www.katycurvebaseball.com
713-582-8157
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Katy Blaze 7U
Jason Bastubee
bastubee@yahoo.com
Field Usage - Open League Sanctioned Teams
Katy PONY's fields are managed and maintained by employees and volunteers of Katy PONY. No one is allowed to utilize a field without verbal or written permission from the Division Director of that field. Participation in Open League games does not entitle teams to use the fields or facilities for practices.
The following is a list of Open League Division Directors responsible for managing the schedule of events. If your team is a sanctioned member of Katy PONY's Open League, please contact the following individuals to schedule field time and they in turn will contact the Facility Director. Each field is generally limited to two sanctioned teams, who pay additional fees and take on additional responsibilities to support the league.
Field #1, 2 - Daleno Johnson (katyowls@gmail.com)
Field #3, 4 - Darryl Box (darryl_box@hotmail.com)
Field #5, 7 - Harold Bennett (hbenkaty@aol.com)
Field #6, 8 - Jason Bastubee (jbastubee@sedbud.com)
Check this website or the rain out number before heading up to fields for possible closures due to maintenance and/or wet conditions.
The fields and batting cages are reserved for Open League sanctioned teams on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays (after 5 pm) and Sundays. Regular League teams have the fields and cages reserved on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (up to 4 pm). The cages are first come first served for these teams. If you come to use the cages and a regular league team is using them remind them of this policy and politely ask them to leave. Also limit the usage to a maximum of one hour and use one cage unless no one else is waiting to use them.
If no other teams are waiting -- "Hit Away" and "Pitch" as long as you like!
Practice Etiquette
-- If another team is waiting, leave the field a few minutes before your time expires
-- Use the batting cages either before or after your scheduled field time … not during
-- Conduct after-practice meetings off the field
-- Let others use the bullpens if you're not using them
-- Leave the field in good condition ... clean dugouts of all trash and close the gates
-- Inform your field coordinator at least 48 hours in advance if you're not going to use one of your practice time slots
-- If you schedule a scrimmage with an outside team, make sure they bring a copy of their team insurance form
-- Report any damage to the Facility Director
KPB Participant Agreement
Code of Conduct
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