Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources

2008 Youth Baseball and Softball

REGISTRATION PROCESS

 

February 4-10
(EZ Reg Web/Mail In)

Must be postmarked Jan 31 – Feb 2 to receive priority.

  • All Cary residents
  • Non-Cary residents returning to the same age division (Mail In Only)

 

February 11-17
(EZ Reg Web/Mail In/Walk in)

  • All Cary residents
  • Non-Cary residents returning to the same age division (Mail In Only)

 

February 18-24
(EZ Reg Web/Walk In)

  • All Cary Residents
  • All Non-Residents

 

REGISTRATION METHODS

EZ Reg Web:        www.classweb.townofcary.org   

 

EZ Reg Mail (Do not mail prior to January 31, 2008)

Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

     Attn: Baseball/Softball Registration

     P.O. Box 8005

     Cary, NC 27512-8005

 

EZ Reg Walk In (Beginning February 11th)

Herbert C. Young Community Center    101 Wilkinson Avenue

     Bond Park Community Center              150 Metro Park Drive

     Middle Creek Community Center          123 Middle Creek Park Ave.

Hours of Operation      M-F    9 a.m. – 10 p.m

Sat.   9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

Sun.  1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

 

BASEBALL LEAGUES

Ages are determined as of April 30, 2008.

*T Ball                             6 & 7 year olds (co-ed)

*Mite (coach pitch)           7 & 8 year olds (co-ed)

Mustang (machine pitch) 9 & 10 year olds
Bronco                            11 & 12 year olds

Pony                               13 & 14 year olds

Colt                                15 & 16 year olds

Sr. Babe Ruth                  17 & 18 year olds

 

*Only 7 year olds who have played at least one year in T-Ball may choose between the T-ball league and the Mite league.  Those 7 year olds who have not played T-ball should play T-ball.

 

All 6 year olds must submit a copy of their birth certificate with registration.

 


T-BALL                

Participants have a choice of two T-Ball seasons.  The spring season will run from early April through June. The summer season will run from mid-June through August.  Participants must choose one of the seasons and will not be permitted to play in both seasons.  Please check the appropriate box on  the registration portion of this brochure.  Each season will consist of approximately six (6) pre-season practices and ten (10) regular season games.  When games begin, teams will primarily play one to two games per week and practice once per week.

 

MITE & MUSTANG              

These programs run from early April through June.  During the month of April teams will practice approximately two times each week (one weeknight and one weekend).  When games begin in early May, teams will primarily play one to two games per week and practice once per week. 

 

BRONCO*, PONY & COLT       

These programs run from late March through late June.  During March and April teams will practice approximately two times each week (one weeknight and one weekend practice).  When games begin in late April, teams will usually play one or two games per week and usually practice once per week.  A post-season, single elimination  tournament will be held at the end of the regular season. 

 

*The Bronco league is divided into two leagues:

Bronco National League -players with advanced skills.

Bronco American League - players with moderate skills.

 

SR. BABE RUTH BASEBALL TRYOUTS (age 17-18)       

For more information or to request a registration form please call (919) 469-4062. Please do not use this form to register for Senior Babe Ruth baseball.

 

SOFTBALL LEAGUES

Ages are determined as of January 1, 2008.

 

10 & Under   8-10 year olds (machine pitch)

12 & Under   11-12 year olds (player pitch)    
*16 & Under 13-16 year olds (player pitch)   

 

*Players league age 16 may not pitch.

 

Ages 17 & older are eligible to participate in the spring adult women’s softball league. 
Call (919) 469-4062 for more information

 

10 & UNDER                  

This program runs from April through June. April through early May teams will practice approximately two times each week (one weeknight and one weekend). When games begin in early May, teams will primarily play one to two games per week and practice once per week.  There is no post season tournament for this league.

 

12 & UNDER AND 16 & UNDER

These programs run from late March through June.     Late March through late April teams will practice approximately two times each week (one weeknight and one weekend). When games begin in late April, teams will primarily play one to two games per week and practice once per week.  Post season, single elimination tournaments will be held in these leagues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEAM PLACEMENTS - Ages 11 - 16  

New players and players changing leagues (age groups) should attend a team placement session.  Players returning to the same league will remain on the previous year’s team as long as they are registered before a waiting list has been formed.  At team placements players perform basic baseball skills which enable the players to be divided into teams more equitably. Team placements will be held at Bond Park (801 High House Rd.) 

 

Participants ages 6-10 are placed on teams by athletic staff and do not attend team placements. 

 

Saturday, March 8th

Bond Park, Field #1

9:00 a.m.          12 & Under (last names A-M)

11:15 a.m.        16 & Under (last names A-M)

Bond Park, Field #2

10 a.m.             *Bronco (last names A-I)

11:30 a.m.        *Bronco (last names J-R)

1:00 p.m.          *Bronco (last names S-Z)

Bond Park, Field #3

9:00 a.m.                    Colt

11 a.m.                  Pony (last names A-M)

12:30 p.m.        Pony (last names N-Z)

Sunday, March 9th

Bond Park, Field #1

1:00 p.m.               12 & Under (last names N-Z)

3:00 p.m.               16 & Under (last names N-Z)

Bond Park, Field #2

1:00 p.m.               *Bronco (last names A-I)

2:15 p.m.               *Bronco (last names J-R)

3:30 p.m.               *Bronco (last names S-Z)

Bond Park, Field #3

1:00 p.m.               Colt

2:30 p.m.               Pony (last names A-M)

3:30 p.m.               Pony (last names N-Z)

 

*Bronco League: new players and players wanting to be placed into the Bronco National League must attend a team placement session

 

YOU NEED ONLY ATTEND ONE DAY

In case of inclement weather call 319-4500, ext 505 or visit http://www.townofcary.org/tupage/recreation.htm.

 

 

Fees                                   Cary Resident       Non-Resident

                                                $44                       $69

 

REFUND/CREDIT POLICY
Refunds must be requested in writing one week prior to the first game.  A player may receive a 100% credit, or may request a refund minus a $5.00 administrative fee.  Within the week prior to the first game, refunds will not be given except for verified medical/hardship cases.

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER COACHES

Volunteer coaches work with each team under the guidelines of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department.  Coaches are trained and certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. Communication between parents and coaches is essential for a successful season.

 

If you are interested in coaching please check the appropriate box on the registration form.  Coaches are always needed in the T-ball league!

 

SPECIAL REQUESTS

At times players may want to play in another age group or with another team.  Those requests are reviewed by the Athletic Staff and a volunteer Athletic Committee.  Below are guidelines for this process.

 

  • If justification is appropriate, requests to play up one age group are frequently granted.  Skills review may be required. 

 

  • Requests to play down into a younger age group are rarely granted. A birthday near the cutoff date, lack of experience and/or size concerns usually are not reasons for consideration.

 

  • Requests to change teams within a league are rarely granted. Parents should work with staff and coaches during the season to address concerns in order to avoid such requests the following season.

 

You may request a special request form by calling (919) 469-4062.  Special Request forms should be submitted by February 24. 

 

Reminders:

  • Participation in the program last year does not guarantee a place in this year’s program. 
  • EVERYONE MUST REGISTER EACH YEAR!
  • In the event that leagues fill prior to the end of registration, waiting lists will be formed with Cary residents receiving priority.

 

Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department’s youth baseball and softball program is designed to provide a fun learning and growing experience for the youth of Cary.  The leagues stress fun, participation, skill development and sportsmanship.

 

Fun - Learning to play better for the purpose of enjoying participation.

Participation - Providing equal opportunity for play.

Skill Development - Gaining expertise to expand the participant’s potential through practice and play.

Sportsmanship - Actively expanding the individual’s social ability to demonstrate fair play.

 

2008 Youth Baseball and Softball Registration Form

 

Player’s Name:                                              Sex:        Birthdate:             League Age (office use):      

 

Address:                                                                             City:                           Zip:                      

 

Telephone:  (Home)                                                  Email: (Home)                                                    

 

Telephone:  Mother (Work#):                                        Father (Work#):                                                

 

Parent’s Names:                                          Do you live within Cary city limits?  Yes   No   

 

If you played in the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources League last year, please complete.

 

League:                                           Team:                                       Coach:                                       

 

Please list the name of a brother/sister in the same league that you want on the same team (requests for

carpooling/friends/cousins cannot be honored):                                                                             

*All 6 year olds must submit a copy of their birth certificate with the registration form.

 

Baseball Leagues (age as of April 30, 2008)    League Code                                                           

     Spring T-Ball (6 & 7 year olds)*                      34084      Participants may only register for one T-ball season.          

     Summer T-Ball (6 & 7 year olds)*                   34086      Participants may only register for one T-ball season.         

     Mite (7 & 8 year olds) (coach pitch)                34077

     Mustang (9 & 10 year olds) (machine pitch)    34079

Bronco (11 & 12 year olds) (player pitch)             34075

Please check one:
     New Player to Bronco League          Return to Bronco American         Return to Bronco National
     Bronco American last year and would like to try out for Bronco National this year.

     Pony (13-14 year olds) (player pitch)              34082

     Colt (15-16 year olds) (player pitch)                34069

 

Girls Softball Leagues   (age as of 1/1/2008)   League Code                                                           

     10 & Under (8-10 year olds)(machine pitch)     34039                        

     12 & Under (11-12 year olds)(player pitch)      34100                        

     16 & Under (13-16 year olds)(player pitch)      34101

 

FEES: $44 (Cary Resident)  $69 (Non Resident)
Make check payable to TOWN OF CARY.          AMOUNT ENCLOSED:                       

 

VOLUNTEER COACHING

     I am interested in being a head coach.                          I am interested in being an assistant coach.

 

WARNING, LIABILITY, RELEASE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS

I understand that participation in this recreational program involves risk of injury.  These risks include collision with other players, being hit by the ball, falling to the ground or into a fence, scratches, bruises, etc.  I further understand that before participating in this program I should consult a physician for advice.

By signing this form I acknowledge all risks of injury and death and affirm that I am willing to assume responsibility should injury or death result from them.  I also agree to follow all rules and procedures of the program and to follow the reasonable instructions of the teachers and supervisors of the program.

Furthermore, in return for the opportunity to participate in this program I agree for myself, and for my heirs, assigns, executors and administrators to waive any legal rights I may have to seek payment of any kind from the Town, its employees or its agents for bodily injury or death resulting from this program, and to release those parties from any liability for damages resulting from my injuries or death.

I understand that no insurance coverage is provided by the Town of Cary.

 

Signature:                                                                                                         Date:                         

                                           Parent/Guardian