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Monday, January 9 SBA 2012 Registration dates and rates!
Our registration sessions for Spring season will be held as follows:
Sat. 1/14/12 from 9 AM to 1 PM @ Stratford police station
Wed. 1/18/12 from 5 PM to 7 PM @ Stratford police station
Sat. 1/28/12 from 9 AM to 1 PM @ Stratford police station
Wed. 2/1/12 from 5 PM to 7 PM @ Stratford police station
Sat. 2/18/12 from 9 AM to 1 PM @ Stratford police station
Wed. 2/22/12 from 5 PM to 7 PM @ Stratford police station
Sat. 3/3/12 from 9 AM to 1 PM @ Stratford police station
Wed. 3/7/12 from 5 PM to 7 PM @ Stratford police station
Sat. 3/10/12 from 9 AM to 1 PM @ Stratford police station
Our registration and fundraiser fees are:
Rookies: $55 plus $30 fundraiser raffle (5-6 yr olds coach pitch)
Burdick: $65 plus $30 fundraiser raffle (7-8 yr olds coach pitch)
Minor 60: $100 plus $30 fundraiser raffle (9-10 yr olds player pitch)
Major 70: $100 plus $30 fundraiser raffle (11-12 yr olds)
Babe Ruth: $125 plus $30 fundraiser raffle (13-15 yrs olds)
A player's LEAGUE age is determined by how old the player is on April 30, 2012.
The pricing includes membership to United Athletice Center for the Minor 60, Major 70 and Babe Ruth division players, as based on a player's division and not age.
We offer a sibling discount where registration for a second (third, etc.) child pays only $30 registration plus $30 fundraiser fee (highest division fees prevail). There is also an early payment discount of $10/family for registrations and payments received in JANUARY.
Registrations received in March will be put on a waiting list and a $10 late surcharge will apply. Late registrations are not eligible for sibling discount. Any registration received without payment in full, will be held out until payment is received. Players will not be placed on teams without full payment of all fees.
Registration form is located under the "Handouts" section of the website.
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Thursday, February 9 SBA looking for team sponsors (documents in Handout area) Stratford Baseball Association (formerly Stratford PONY Baseball) is a non profit youth baseball organization. We are currently seeking sponsors for our 2012 seasons, which includes spring, fall and tournament competition. We are asking area businesses to help support our (your) children, as the funds we collect from registration fees and fundraising programs are not enough to cover the cost of our providing exceptional baseball programs for the children in our league. The money that sponsors contribute is used to offset the cost of uniforms, equipment, and field renovations. Past contributions have also helped to transform our Clover Field Park into the top youth baseball facility in Stratford, which boasts a field house, concession stand, and batting cage. Our league is comprised of 5 divisions for children ages 5 through 15, and has an active enrollment of over 530 players. We have affiliations with Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth League, and the Stratford Titans, our in-house travel baseball program. We have over 85 volunteer coaches committed to teaching the fundamentals of baseball as well as the values of sportsmanship and teamwork in a fun and safe environment. In return for your sponsorship support we will: - Put your business on the team’s uniform jersey. - Present your business with a team plaque for you to display at your business. - Put your business in the sponsor listing on our Website (www.stratfordaseball.org) - Invite you to opening day ceremonies. - Provide a letter of our 501C non profit status for your tax deductible contribution. We are again holding our basic team sponsorship rate at $250 per team and also offering a special "Elite" package. This discounted package includes team sponsorship in each of the three 2012 seasons: Spring/Fall/Tournament. There are only eight "Elite" sponsorships available at a rate of $500 to those who return their payment in full by March 1, 2012. Please remember to include a business card when returning the enclosed application with your payment. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your continued support of our League. Most importantly, you will be helping us provide these young players with great thrills, excitement and memories that last a lifetime, while reinforcing our message of teamwork and community spirit. For more information concerning sponsorship, please contact our Business Manager, Joe Koletar, or one of the members of our sponsorship committee. Sincerely, John Kelly Chairman Stratford Baseball Association stratfordbaseball@snet.net Monday, February 13 Babe Ruth & Cal Ripken Bat Restrictions Before you go out and get your new bat check the handout section for the most up to date rules for bats for your age group Monday, January 23 Stratford High School Fundraiser Announced SHS Walt Czekaj Fitness Center Scrap Metal Fundraiser Saturday, March 17, 2012 Stratford High School Parking lot (large) From 7:30 am to 2:30 pm If you have any questions or need us to pick up your items, please contact Rob or Maria at 203-380-2731. So, Some items that cannot Some items that can be be accepted: be accepted: *Dishwasher *Stove, Dryer, Boiler, Snowblower *Refrigerator/Freezer *Lawn Mower, Washing Machine *Copy Machine *Weedwacker, Vacuum Cleaner *Air-conditioner *Treadmill, Weights, Generator *Microwave *Hot Water Heater, Electric Wire *Propane Tank, Oil Tank *Cast Iron Radiator, Engine Block *Electronics–Computer, *Car-Motor-Alum.Rims-Battery Printer, DVD, Stereo, * Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Brass Monday, February 20 Top Dog Baseball Camp Handout: 2012 Top Dog Camp Tuesday, November 1 Concession Manager Needed for 2012
Monday, November 7 2012 Board of Directors Announced
John Kelly: Chairman & Director of Stratford Titans
Jon Zdru: President & Director of Recreational Baseball Operations
Carl Russo: Vice President Finance
Tom Fernandes: Vice President
Scott Torreso: Treasurer
JimTiberio: Secretary
Joe Koletar: Business Manager
Matt Broadhurst: Director of Registration & Scheduling
Roy Williams: Equipment Manager
Jason DeManche: Fields Director
Sean Ripley: Babe Ruth Division Director
Kyle Seaburg: Major 70 Division Director
John Baroni: Minor 60 Division Director
Jeremy Zdru: Burdick Division Director
Frank Damiano: Rookies Division Director
The Concession Manager position remains vacant and those interested to volunteer are requested to contact Jon Zdru at 203-378-9545.
Baseball Basics: Lingo A fan's guide to commonly-used terms and phrases. ace -- A team's best starting pitcher. alley-- The section of the outfield between the outfielders. Also "gap." around the horn-- A double play going from third base to second to first. backdoor slider -- A pitch that appears to be out of the strike zone, but then breaks back over the plate. bag -- A base. Baltimore chop -- A ground ball that hits in front of home plate (or off of it) and takes a large hop over the infielder's head. bandbox-- A small ballpark that favors hitters. bang-bang play -- A play in which the baserunner hits the bag a split-second before the ball arrives or vice versa. basket catch -- When a fielder catches a ball with his glove near belt level. Bronx cheer -- When the crowd boos. brushback -- A pitch that nearly hits a batter. bush -- Also "bush league." An amateur play or behavior. can of corn -- An easy catch by a fielder. caught looking -- When a batter is called out on strikes. cellar -- Last place. Also "basement." cheese -- Also "good cheese." Refers to a good fastball. chin music -- A pitch that is high and inside. circus catch -- An outstanding catch by a fielder. closer -- A team's relief pitcher who finishes the game. cutter -- A cut fastball (one with a late break to it). cycle -- When a batter hits a single, double, triple and home run in the same game. dinger -- A home run. dish -- Home plate. fireman -- A team's closer or late-inning relief pitcher. fungo -- A ball hit to a fielder during practice. It's usually hit by a coach using a "fungo bat," which is longer and thinner than a normal bat. gap -- See "alley." A ball hit here is a "gapper." gopher ball -- A pitch hit for a home run, as in "go for." heat -- A good fastball. Also "heater." high and tight -- Referring to a pitch that's up in the strike zone and inside on a hitter. Also known as "up and in." hill -- Pitcher's mound. homer -- A home run. Other terms include: blast, dinger, dong, four-bagger, four-base knock, moon shot, tape-measure blast and tater. hot corner -- Third base. in the hole -- The batter after the on-deck hitter. jam -- When a hitter gets a pitch near his hands, he is "jammed." Also when a pitcher gets himself in trouble, he is in a "jam." leather -- Refers to how good a player plays defensively or handles the glove. Ex: "He flashed some leather on that play." meatball -- An easy pitch to hit, usually right down the middle of the plate. Mendoza line -- A batting average of around .200. moon shot -- A very long, high home run. nail down -- As in "nail down a victory." Refers to a relief pitcher finishing off the game. on the screws -- When a batter hits the ball hard. Also "on the button." painting the black -- When a pitcher throws the ball over the edge of the plate. pea -- A ball traveling at high speed, either batted or thrown. pepper -- Pepper is a common pre-game exercise where one player bunts brisk grounders and line drives to a group of fielders who are standing about 20 feet away. The fielders try to throw it back as quickly as possible. The batter hits the return throw. (Some ballparks ban pepper games because wild pitches could land in the stands and injure spectators). pick -- A good defensive play by an infielder on a ground ball. Also a shortened version of "pick-off." pickle -- A rundown. punchout -- A strikeout. rhubarb -- A fight or scuffle. ribbie -- Another way of saying RBI. Also "ribeye." rope -- A hard line drive hit by a batter. Also "frozen rope." rubber game -- The deciding game of a series. run-down -- When a baserunner gets caught between bases by the fielders. Ruthian -- With great power. seeing-eye single -- A soft ground ball that finds its way between infielders for a base hit. set-up man -- A relief pitcher who usually enters the game in the 7th or 8th inning. shoestring catch -- A running catch made just above the fielder's shoetops. southpaw -- A left-handed pitcher. sweet spot -- The part of the bat just a few inches from the barrel. table setter -- Batter whose job is to get on base for other hitters to drive him in. Usually a leadoff or No. 2 hitter. tape-measure blast -- An extremely long home run. tater -- A home run. Texas Leaguer -- A bloop hit that drops between an infielder and outfielder. tools of ignorance -- Catcher's equipment. touch 'em all -- Hitting a home run (touching all the bases). twin killing -- A double play. Uncle Charlie -- Curve ball. utility player -- A player who fills in at many positions. wheelhouse -- A hitter's power zone. Usually a pitch waist-high and over the heart of the plate. wheels -- A ballplayer's legs. whiff -- Strikeout. yakker -- Curve ball. Prepared by the Publishing Department of Major League Baseball Properties |
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