Oxford-Norwich Little League sign-ups slated
NORWICH – The Oxford-Norwich Little League will begin its 2012 season with sign-ups Feb. 15-16
Sign-ups for each night will be from 6-8 p.m. at the Oxford Middle School and at the Norwich YMCA for boys ages 7-12 and girls ages 7-13. Boys must be seven years old by April 30 and cannot turn 13 years old before April 30. Girls must be seven years old by Dec. 31, and cannot turn 14 before Dec. 31. There are no exceptions to the age requirement, said league commissioner, Dave Mack.
Boys and girls ages 7-9 years old compete in the minor leagues, and 10 and up in the majors. Parents must provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate for proof of age at the time of registration.
Mack said that participation has fallen slightly in recent years, but hopes to increase numbers this year and in future years. New players to the league or those moving up from the minors to the majors will participate in an evaluation day where they have an opportunity to run, throw, field and bat before league coaches – similar to the pros, Mack said. “Siblings that try out, provided they play in the same league, will stay together,” Mack said. “All kids, regardless of ability, will play on a team. Evaluations lets the coaches know what they need to work on with each particular child.”
The cost to register a child is $40 with an $80 maximum for families with multiple siblings. Mack said the fee covers the cost of uniforms and insurance. Children will also have their pictures taken by a professional service. The cost of pictures depends on the package purchased.
Mack said that the weekly commitment for practices ranges from once to three times a week in the 4-7 p.m. range with practices lasting one to two hours. Typically, one or two games are scheduled per week during the season, Mack said.
As a league fundraiser, an Apple IPAD will be raffled off. Players will have tickets available with a cost of one for $2 and three for $5. The money raised from the raffle will help fix and maintain the fields, along with buying some new equipment.
Mack is also looking for league sponsors. Uniforms will emblazon the team sponsor’s name on each uniform, Mack said. “We’ll also recognize the sponsors in the newspaper before the season starts, and they will receive a team plaque at the end of the season,” the Norwich commissioner said. “Companies can also purchase an outfield sign that will be displayed on the fences throughout the season.”
The season officially kicks off Saturday, April 28 with a parade and opening ceremonies, weather permitting. For more information, please contact Mack at 607-336-3925 or 607-316-2971.
Sign-ups for each night will be from 6-8 p.m. at the Oxford Middle School and at the Norwich YMCA for boys ages 7-12 and girls ages 7-13. Boys must be seven years old by April 30 and cannot turn 13 years old before April 30. Girls must be seven years old by Dec. 31, and cannot turn 14 before Dec. 31. There are no exceptions to the age requirement, said league commissioner, Dave Mack.
Boys and girls ages 7-9 years old compete in the minor leagues, and 10 and up in the majors. Parents must provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate for proof of age at the time of registration.
Mack said that participation has fallen slightly in recent years, but hopes to increase numbers this year and in future years. New players to the league or those moving up from the minors to the majors will participate in an evaluation day where they have an opportunity to run, throw, field and bat before league coaches – similar to the pros, Mack said. “Siblings that try out, provided they play in the same league, will stay together,” Mack said. “All kids, regardless of ability, will play on a team. Evaluations lets the coaches know what they need to work on with each particular child.”
The cost to register a child is $40 with an $80 maximum for families with multiple siblings. Mack said the fee covers the cost of uniforms and insurance. Children will also have their pictures taken by a professional service. The cost of pictures depends on the package purchased.
Mack said that the weekly commitment for practices ranges from once to three times a week in the 4-7 p.m. range with practices lasting one to two hours. Typically, one or two games are scheduled per week during the season, Mack said.
As a league fundraiser, an Apple IPAD will be raffled off. Players will have tickets available with a cost of one for $2 and three for $5. The money raised from the raffle will help fix and maintain the fields, along with buying some new equipment.
Mack is also looking for league sponsors. Uniforms will emblazon the team sponsor’s name on each uniform, Mack said. “We’ll also recognize the sponsors in the newspaper before the season starts, and they will receive a team plaque at the end of the season,” the Norwich commissioner said. “Companies can also purchase an outfield sign that will be displayed on the fences throughout the season.”
The season officially kicks off Saturday, April 28 with a parade and opening ceremonies, weather permitting. For more information, please contact Mack at 607-336-3925 or 607-316-2971.
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