CRETE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL: Welcome

League and Sponsorship Registration is Now Open
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CRETE BASEBALL and SOFTBALL

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CRETE AREA YOUTH BASEBALL SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION MISSION STATEMENT

Crete Area Youth Baseball Softball Association (CAYBSA) is in existence to create a child, parent and coaching friendly environment for competitive youth softball and baseball. We are a non profit organization trying to maintain and create a high caliber competitive youth program. The goal of the organization is to teach children and parents the fundamentals to become better athletes and coaches. We want the children and parents to have fun and enjoy the games of competitive softball and baseball. We want your participation to be a positive experience.


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On line registration is now open for 2010 Season click on the link above. If wanting to use a credit card it has to be done on line registration only.

Thursday, December 17
Crete Baseball & Softball Registration

CAYBSA  On-line registration is open now if want to pay with a credit card you have to pay on line only.  If you are NOT registering on-line, the registration forms for the 2010 season, can be found on the website under boys & girls registration form. 

Late Registration for the 2010 season will be held on

Saturday, February 13,2010  9:00 A.M.  to Noon 

 Registration will be held at the Crete Township Office, 1367 Wood St. in Crete. 

These are the spots still opens.

Girls

Instructional 4 spots 

Pixies 9 spots

Minors 6 spots

Juniors full waiting list; Need 11 more kids for a 3rd team. 

Boys

Shetlands 9 spots

Pintos 2 spots

Mustang 3 spots

Broncos 4 spots

Pony full waitng list ; Need 6 more kids for a 4th team.

Once these spots are full we will take players for a waiting list for more teams. Please send kids names and age to bainbridgej@hotmail.com for waiting list

  

The cost of registration is:            

10 & under                                           1 1 & over                                1st child  (includes $25 raffle tickets) $125    1st child  (includes $25.raffle tickets)   $150      2nd child  (includes $25.raffle tickets) 100       2nd child (includes $25.raffle tickets) $125    3rd child (no raffle tickets) $75                  3rd child (no raffle tickets) $100               4th child – no charge                              4th child – no charge

For more info
Boys League Age Range     Birth Date Range
Shetland 5 -6  05/01/2003 - 04/30/2006
Pinto 7 – 8  05/01/2001 - 04/30/2003
Mustang 9-10  05/01/1999 - 04/30/2001
Bronco 11-12  05/01/1997 - 04/30/1999
Pony 13-14  05/01/1995 - 04/30/1997
 Girls League Age Range     Birth Date Range
Instructional 8 and under  09/01/2001 - 9/1/2003
Pixies   10U 9 and 10  09/01/1999 - 9/1/2001
Minors 12U 11 – 12  09/01/1997 - 9/1/1999
Juniors  14U 13 – 14  09/01/1995 - 9/1/1997
     

For more info bainbridgej@hotmail.com Jack Bainbridge 

 
 ***** Uniforms***** All players may be fit for uniforms in person, at the time of registration. Players who registered on line who can not make open registration, may be fitted at Township Office 1367 Wood st. from 6pm to 8pm. Parents / guardians of all players not fitted assume responsibility for notifying the league of correct sizes. 

WAITLIST:
We encourage you to register early.  Leagues may be closed at anytime as determined by the league.  If a league is closed you may still register and be placed on a waiting list.  Placement on to teams from the waiting list occurs in order by the date/time of registration. 

REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY:
In
general no refunds will be granted after February 5th 2010. However we do understand that there may be situations where a refund is appropriate. Requests for refunds of registration fees for whatever reason must be made in writing to the Director of Player Personnel and the Treasurer. No exceptions. Each request will be evaluated and ruled on accordingly depending on the particular situation brought before them. Refunds may be pro-rated or in-full, depending on the situation and timing of the request.

PAYMENT: Payment is due immediately. If payment is not received within 15 minutes of submitting your registration, the registration will be deleted. You will then be required to re-register. As a reminder to finalize your registration, you will be notified of a deleted registration via email. Crete Baseball & Softball is not monitoring deleted registrations and will not take any action on deleted registrations. It is your responsibility to make payment immediately in order to finalize your registration.

Credit Card - This online registration allows you to pay immediately and conveniently using your Visa and MasterCard.  These are the only payment methods available online.

MANDATORY -- RAFFLE:
Crete Baseball & Softball relies on fund raising activities to maintain the quality of facilities that our children are able to play on.  They are some of the best in the area.  As in years past, each player will be required to participate in a mandatory fund raiser by selling raffle tickets.  Each player will be expected to sell 5 raffle tickets at $5 per ticket for a total individual responsibility of $25.  PROBLEMS:
If you experience any difficulties with this process please contact bainbridgej@hotmail.com
and we will do our best to resolve your problem promptly.

   2010 Shetland/Coach Pitch (5 and 6 year olds)   
 
The Shetland Division is for players that are 5 or 6 years old as of 04/30/2010. The Shetland division is a coach pitch division. At this level players are introduced to the very basics of baseball. This league does not keep score or record outs and uses a continuous batting order where every player bats every inning. A softer safety baseball is used coach will pitch if the child can't hit the ball after 5 pitches the player will use a T.

 2010 Pinto (7-8 year olds) 
The Pinto Division is for players that are 8 years old as of 04/30/2010. At this level players are exposed to more facets of the game of baseball, including pitching, walks, extra-base hits and use of a regulation baseball. There are some Rules that are modified for the youngsters to incorporate fun with player development appropriate for this age group.
Base Cost:  $125.00 
   

 

 

 2010 Mustang (9-10 year olds) 
The Mustang Division is for players that are 9 or 10 as of 04/30/2010. The Mustang Division players make a big step towards a more complete level of baseball. It is a competitive division, where umpires call the game and scores and league standings are kept. Stealing is allowed only after the pitch has reached the batter. Games are pitched entirely by the players.
Base Cost:  $125 
   

 

 

 2010 Bronco (11-12 year olds) 
The Bronco Division is for players that are 11 or 12 as of 04/30/2010. The Bronco Division is where you begin to play more competitive baseball and follow the rules of Major League Baseball closely. Players are allowed to lead-off and steal from all bases, and the diamond is now 70 feet. Managers have the opportunity to execute the finer tactics of advanced baseball.
Base Cost:  $150.00 
   

 

 2010 Pony (13 - 14 year olds) 
The Pony Division is for players that are 13 or 14 as of 04/30/2010. The Pony Division is a competitive division best characterized by fewer players, fewer teams, and bigger fields. By now the players should have an understanding of the rules of the game and acquired the skills and attitude necessary for a more competitive game of baseball. Regular Major League rules are used. The diamond is now 80 feet. Emphasis is placed not only on individual skill development, but, also on team strategies. Players will adjust to larger fields, stronger defenses, and more experienced pitchers and are motivated by their eagerness to play baseball.
Base Cost:  $150.00 
   


 


Coach Milburns Clinics

All Aspects Baseball and Softball Academy
 February Newsletter
 
Strong Arm Program
 
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Throwing a baseball/softball is a fundamental skill critical to success in the game. Whether pitcher or position player, throwing requires development like any other skill. A baseball/softball player needs to have a strong, well-conditioned and healthy arm. Unfortunately, most baseball/softball players neglect their arms or just take them for granted.
Each Strong Arm Session is 1 hour.

4 Lesson package $240

6 Lesson Package $350

10 Lesson Package $550

Boys Pitching and Hitting 
 
baseball pitcherOur professional instructors will train your player with effective and proven drills to help with muscle memory to build confidence for the upcoming 2010 season. Start your winter workouts now to get a head start on the competition !!!

Mutliple Lesson Discounted Pricing for 30 minute or 1 hour lessons. Click here for more details on pricing.
Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evenings are available upon request.
Girls Fast Pitch & Hitting
 
Girls Softball hitting pitchingLen Funk is our Head Girls Softball Instructor with over 25 years experience. Len has openings Mon-Thurs in February.
Limited spaces available. Get your preferred time slot today !!
Multiple lesson discounts available.
 Click here for more details.
LAST CAYBSA
SIGN UP
Feb 5  6pm-8pm
Feb 6  9am - 1pm
Crete Township Office
 1367 Wood St
Crete, Illinois 60417
Click here for more info 
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 TOP PROSPECT HITTING CLINIC
Ages 7-10
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ages 11-16
4:45pm - 6:15pm
Saturday
 Feb 13 
$49
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Fundamental Clinic Ages 7-10
3:00pm - 4:30pm
 Ages 11-16
4:45pm - 6:15pm
Saturday
 Feb 27
$25
Limited Spaces Available
$25 off
Purchase a 15, 20 or 30 - 30 minute lesson package or 10 - 1 hour multiple lesson package and take $25 off the already dicounted pricing !!!!  Call 708-672-5096 or Click here to email to take advantage of this coupon
Offer Expires: 2/17/10


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Crete Cyclones Travel Baseball Team 11-13u

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Crete Cyclones Travel Baseball Info

John Farmer           708 672 6128   13u

Jack Bainbridge     773 842 9806   13u

Bryan Milburn        708 672 5096   11u      

For more info see our Award Winning 13u web site. Spotlight Site Award

www.eteamz.active.com/cretecyclonesbaseball/ 

            Greatest Show On Dirt!


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12u Cyclone I-80 League Champs 20-0
Cyclone 2nd place
11u Cyclones 2nd Place Fall ball
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2009 Raffle Ticket Winners

money $

1st place Matt Heyn $300

2nd place Jeremy Egebrecht $100

3rd place Helen Stoker $100 

4th place Susan Hargrove $50

5th Place Tracy Desjardins $50

Check where mailed out 7/16/09 congratulation to all of our winners



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Crete Crush Travel Softball

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For more info see our web site  

http://eteamz.active.com/crete_crush/index.cfm?subsite=3395473&CFID=15701070&CFTOKEN=75187656

or contact Gina Welsh at 708. 217-0631.

Questions? Contact Coach at your age level below or Coach Welsh (708.217.0631)

10u: Coach Welsh: 708.217.0631
12u: Tom Rogers: 708.268.8611
14u: Mike Lowe: 708.878.8913
16u: Mike Reilly: 312.287.3724

 We train Hard, play hard, and believe it should all still be fun. Gina Welsh



tourney highlights
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Congratulations to the folowing 2009 team for their tournament success

Mustangs  1st Place Todd Bishop

                 2nd Place Bryan Milburn

                 1st Place Mustang All Stars 

 Pixies        1st Place John Dorn 

Minors        3rd Place Tony Roque

Juniors       3rd Place Vince Schrementi

 

Congratulations to 2008 team on there great tournament success. Crete had a team in every championship game this year at every level.

Pintos       2nd Place John Gould

                3rd Place  Terry Shell

                4th Place  Ray Urbikas

Mustang    2nd Place Bryan Milburn (Michigan) 17-3    

Broncos    1st Place Jack Bainbridge (Ohio State) 21-2 record

Pony         2nd Place Tim Wilson    

10u           1st Place Teresa Olszak (Michigan)

12u           1st Place Vince Schrementi (Lsu)

                Championship Game MVP Jessica Bledsoe !!!

14u           2nd Place Marino (Ohio State)

A special thank to all the Crete teams,and coaches that participated this year.


Mustang Allstars
2009 Mustang Allstar Champs

Coach Dorn Pixies 2008 Champs
Coach Dorn 2008 Pixies Champs

2007 10 u champs
2007 10u Champs

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Play as a team you win as a team.
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Bronco (Bainbridge) Wil-Kan Champs


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Mustang (Milburn) 2nd place Wil-Kan 17-3

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Picture's

Photos day will be May 15 (outdoors) at Crete Park if weather is inclement it will held in Crete Elementary lunchroom we will be using Legends Photography this year not the company we used last year.

Any questions or concerns with pictures Please  contact Jo Hansen

jhansen@cinch.com
 or 672-5725 OR (815)258-2624 (Cell)


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Rain out & Info Phone #

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 Crete baseball & Softball info and Rain out phone # is (708) 672-6278. Game info will be updated by 430pm the day of the game if the weather is inclement. 

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Umpires

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Umipre schedules and umpire issues are to be directed to Nate Hinz (708) 205 -7807 or email nhinz@ilhs.org not the League Board Umpires meeting March4 ,730pm at ILHS. 

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Uniforms

Any problems or concerns with uniforms please call Karen Bledsoe 758-7950 

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Equipment

Coaches if any need for equipment  please contact Todd Bishop 205-1172
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Baseball Fields & Grounds

Any fields concerns please contact. Dave "SOD FATHER" Caldarazzo 360-0649
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Sponsors wanted

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Looking for Sponsors for teams and fields. A great way to get some publicity for your company. Please contact Cheryl Albrecht at 708-672-1500, or register online. Click on the link at the top of the web site, or get a form from the sponsors tab on the left side of web site. 

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Sponsors

To all of our sponsors  thank you for sponsoring our teams. And special thanks to Cheryl Albrecht Country Financial, Center Point Properties, Drew Knipper Memorial Foundation, and Veld Vision for being field sponsors . To see all of our great sponsors click here http://www.eteamz.com/crete/sponsors/ 
Thank You

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Questions,comments,suggestion for the league,or pictures for the web site please email them to bainbridgej@hotmail.com  
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