Newton Central Little League: Summer 2009 Baseball

Wednesday, June 3
Summer 2009 Baseball Programs
 SUMMER BASEBALL PROGRAMS
There are THREE programs available to Newton Central Little Leaguers:

 NEWTON LEAGUES FOR 7 - 12 YEAR OLDS

 

1) SYBL (Suburban Youth Baseball League) Travel Teams - This is a very competitive league consisting of teams from South Boston, Hyde Park, Stoughton, Braintree, Wellesley, and many many more surrounding towns.  Teams play at our home field (Cabot) as well as all the fields around the metro Boston area.  Newton Central places four teams consisting of the best players from each age group.  Interested players should contact the Managers of each of the four teams.  AGES ARE DETERMINED BY THE SPRING 2009 LITTLE LEAGUE AGE.

12U (12 and under): For 12 year olds and invited 11 year olds only. Murray Sackman, Manager MSackman@aol.com

11U (11 and under): For 11 year olds and spring 2009 5th graders. John Dwyer, Manager John.Dwyer@CITIZENSBANK.com

NOTE: any 11 & 12 wishing to play on the Williamsport Team (in addition to or instead of SYBL) must email Murray Sackman ASAP as team will be selected soon after June 15.

10U (10 and under): For 10 year olds and spring 2009 4th graders.  Mitchell Klein, Manager 19wins@gmail.com

9U (9 and under): For 9 year olds and spring 2009 3rd graders ready to play competitive kid-pitch baseball.  Paul Friedberg, Manager paul.friedberg@us.ibm.com

Sorry but there is NOT a travel team option for children who played on farm teams this spring.  See option 2 below for summer baseball opportunities for league age 7 & 8.

SYBL LEAGUE IS A SERIOUS COMMITTMENT AND PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE AT LEAST 8 OF THE 10 GAMES.  See below for SYBL FAQ's.

 SYBL FAQ's:

Q: When does the summer season start and end ? 
A: Practices begin immediately after school ends the week of June 22 and the season runs approx 5 weeks plus playoffs (if the team qualifies) from approx July 30 to August 6 or 7 for the 9u & 10u teams.  11u season begins week of July 6, playoffs aproximately August 7 - 14.  12u season begins week of July 13, playoffs approximately August 7 - 14.

Q: What is the commitment? How many games and practices per week? 
A: The schedule includes an average of approx 2 games per week - practices are at the option of the coaches - last year's teams practiced 0, 1 or 2 times per week (many players are already in baseball camp during the day and do not need to practice). 

Q: How competitive is this league?
A: Teams play to win.  Lineups and positions are set up to put the players in their positions of strength.  There is no minimum requirement of play time, though most teams use the "bat around" method of every player bats in the lineup (excpet the 12U).  That said, coaches work very hard to improve the skills of all players and make sure every player has the opportunity to contribute.

Q: Every year we go away the week of ______ (July 4 is the big one) with 150 of our closest family and friends on a reunion - will we be able to go this summer? 
A: Most players miss an average of 2 of the 10 games. As a result of expected summer away time, our teams carry a roster of as many as 15 players. Each coach/team requests a different game % commitment - please check with them as they have to balance weekly
schedules to make sure the team has enough players in the usual "big" away weeks. 

Q: We have a summer house.  Will we be able to go away weekends this summer? 
A: Rarely are games scheduled on the weekends in the summer except (i) rain make-ups and (ii) playoffs the 1st weekend of August. Last year our 3 teams averaged one Friday evening game and one Sunday evening game per team (except the playoffs which will likely be on the 1st weekend in August). As a result of expected summer weekend away time, the league tries hard not to schedule weekend games AND our teams carry a roster of up to 15 players. 

Q: My child is by far the best age XX player, having already thrown 4 perfect games and hit .800 this spring with a 1.000 OBP and a 1.500 slugging % but will miss the entire summer season until the playoffs while we travel America visiting Division 1 colleges already recruiting him/her. Is that ok?  
A: Probably not.  

Q: How will my son or daughter be chosen for the team? 
A: The 10u team will be holding tryouts on Saturday June 13, 4:30 pm at Cabot Field; the 9u team will hold tryouts Saturday June 13th 3:00 at Cabot Field.  11's and 12's should contact the team manager (listed above).  

Q: How much does the season cost? 
A: $100 for the summer season. 

Q: Is financial assistance available? 
A: Yes, please contact our league president (Roger Lehrberg at rlehrberg@hotmail.com ) or Murray Sackman at msackman@aol.com . No one will be turned away for inability to pay. 

Q: May I help coach?
A: Qualified coaching volunteers are always helpful! Each of our teams last year had 3 to 5 assistant coaches. Please contact the team manager (above) to offer assitance (if you can bake brownies even better!).

Q: My 6-year-old son and daughter (twins) are tearing up the rookie league this year. They are clearly the best 6-year-old baseball players in America and I am interviewing agents for them in June. May they try out? 
A: No. Only players who have played in AA - (or equivalent league with kid-pitch - for example, West summer kid-pitch league) - may try out for the 9u team.  

Q: How do I register for the SYBL league?
A: Registration is opened AFTER the teams are selected.  If your child is assigned a team you will be forwarded the registration link.

Q: When will I find out if my child has been assigned a team?
A: You will be notified well in advance to provide the opportunity for those who did not make the cut to register for one of the local Newton leagues (above).

 

2) League Age 7 - 9 Summer Program (July - August) - This is an instructional league with relaxed competition and are open to all age eligible Newton kids ages 7, 8 and 9 years old. League is an all-Newton program directed by the Newton West Little League. Click HERE for more information.

The program is for players who have played farm or minor league baseball in the spring and who would like to get more experience with players pitching under relaxed competition and rules (generally AA Level). Ten-year-old players may participate. This league is for any NON-TRAVEL league player who wishes to continue playing through July and into the middle of August.

Register for this league via the Newton West weblink provided above.

 

3) League Age 10 - 12 Summer Program (July - August) - The 10-12 year old League is an all-Newton program directed by Newton East Little League. Teams consist of Major Division players from all 5 of the Newton Little Leagues, who may or may not be playing on a Summer Travel or Williamsport team. Minor Division (AAA) players who are likely to be eligible for the Major Division next spring are also included in this program. Some 9-year-olds may also participate if they are likely to be Major Division eligible and at the commissioners discretion. Click HERE for more information on 10-12 summer league.

Register for this league via the Newton East weblink provided above.