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BASEBALL REGISTRATION
2012 REGISTRATION DATES: In-person registration for the 2012 spring baseball programs will be taken at The Baird in South Orange and the Civic House in Maplewood. Any child who did not play in the South Orange Maplewood Baseball program in Spring 2011 MUST REGISTER IN PERSON AND BRING A COPY OF HIS/HER BIRTH CERTIFICATE. Returning players have the option of online or in-person registration. Online registration will be available from January 1 through February 5 at www.thebaird.org. (Note: If this is the first time you are registering for a program online, you may need to wait up to 24 hours for your online account to be activated. Convenience fees apply to online registration. These fees are paid directly to the internet service provider.) View the attached handout for information about registration, important dates, volunteer opportunities, umpires, league descriptions, and tryouts. See the next article for the downloadable registration form. Handout: 2012 Registration Information Download the Registration FormIf you are planning to register in person, you can expedite the process by completing this form (BOTH SIDES!) before you arrive at registration. Be sure to also bring some form of payment and your child's birth certificate (unless he/she participated in SOM Baseball in 2011, in which case we still have a copy of the birth certificate). Handout: 2012 Registration Form Age ChartPlayers are registered by age and the program is designed to permit each group to develop at an appropriate pace. League placement for all players is based on the child's age as of April 30, 2012, as mandated by the national Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth organization. League registration is as follows: Age 5 - Cal Ripken T-Ball American League Age 6 - Cal Ripken T-Ball National League Age 7 - Cal Ripken Rookie American League Age 8 - Cal Ripken Rookie National League Age 9 - Cal Ripken Minor League Ages 10 and 11 - Cal Ripken Majors 60 Age 12 - Cal Ripken Majors 70 Ages 13 to 15 - Babe Ruth League See the Age Chart (link below) if you need assistance in determining the appropriate league placement. PLEASE NOTE: Players always have the option to participate at the next lower level during the spring season if a parent believes it to be in the child’s best interest.
League DescriptionsT-Ball American? Rookie National? Majors 70? Want to know more about each league - age, skills expected or taught, tryouts, when and where, etc? Just download the attached handout for all this info in one convenieent document.
Coaches Needed!
We have plenty of openings for coaches - expecially for the younger players. If you are interested, you need to complete a Volunteer Form and FIRST TIME COACHES must also complete the Coaching Application, consenting to a background check. Both forms can be downloaded using the link just below this article. If you have any questions, please come to one of the registration sessions - coaches will be on hand to describe the program in detail.
HEAD COACH – The Head Coach has the primary responsibility of dealing with players and parents. He/she has final decision in all baseball matters. Coaching volunteers are required to attend the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic (one time only) or complete the comparable coaches' certification course offered online by the Babe Ruth organization. The Rutgers course will be offered in South Orange on March 21 for all new coaches.
Sponsors WelcomeWe are accepting requests to be a team sponsor from individuals and members of our business and professional community for the 2012 season. This is a cost effective way to build brand loyalty by advertising to the local market while supporting the kids and the community. Team shirts are printed with the company or team name of your choice, and sponsor information and links are included on every page of this site. Check out the details in the handout.
Umpires Wanted
Anyone who will be at least 13 years old as of April 30, 2012 is eligible to be an umpire for SOM Baseball Minors, Majors, and Babe Ruth League games.
Completion of “Youth Umpiring 2012” qualifies students for a preference of game assignments and $5 extra per game.
Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Group Batting Practice Offered
Registration begins Saturday, January 14th at The Baird and online at www.thebaird.org. Sessions will be offered on the following dates: Ages 8-9 Wednesdays*, 5:00-6:00 pm Ages 8-9 Saturdays**, 2:00-3:00 pm Ages 10-12 Wednesdays*, 6:15-7:15 pm Ages 13-15 Saturdays**, 3:15-4:15 pm All ages as of April 30, 2012 (Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth eligibility date) * Wednesday Dates: January 25, February 1, 8, 22, 29, March 7 **Saturday Dates: January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3
2012 Rules Concerning Bats
The policies below have been adopted by the National Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth organization for 2012: CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL DIVISION The bat may not exceed 33”in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 ¼” in diameter. Only 2 ¼” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed. Wood 2 ¼” barrel bats are allowed. 13-15 (BABE RUTH) BASEBALL DIVISION The bat may not exceed 34” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed. Only composite barrel bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed. PENALTY
Coming this Summer: Cougar Baseball Camp
Coaches Larry Busichio and Chris Henry will again be offering this popular summer camp during the weeks of June 25-29, July 9-13, and July 16-20.
This camp, for ages 7-14, will not only focus on the basic fundamentals of baseball, but instill the methods to improve and hone a player’s skills. Each camper will be exposed to the following: Please see the handouts for more details and a registration form. Handout: 2012 July Cougar Baseball Camp Baseball Committee Opportunities
The South Orange Maplewood Baseball Organization is divided into several subcommittees which meet year-round, working with the Recreation Departments, constantly reviewing and improving the baseball program. New volunteers are always needed. Please pick an area (or areas) where you would like to participate and contact the committee chair by email or telephone to find out when/where they will be meeting. ACT NOW!! Your kids thank you for your help!
SPORTSMANSHIP: Responsible for addressing Code of Conduct issues, sportmanship issues and team/player and coach conflicts. Contact Bob Hugel.
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