About This Activity
This program is intended for players in Kindergarten and 1st grade, and for 2nd graders who have yet to play Coach Pitch in the BPV program. This can translate to players with birth dates from 9/16/2015 to 9/15/2018.
Younger players can request to play, too. However, a season of tee-ball is suggested, with the separate city program an appropriate starting point for all players.
In this program, coaches pitch to batters. Players run the bases with some restrictions. Three outs or a run limit (whichever comes first) defines the inning. Games run six innings, with teams playing typically twice per week. At the discretion of the teams and field availability, practice time is available all week in April before games begin late April/early May, and normally on the weekends once games start.
Pending issues with inclement weather, the program is scheduled to finish before the July 4 holiday. The season ends with a postseason tournament and all-star game, where all of the league's participants earn an award.
Fields used: Hoover School, 23rd St. Field (next to the Botanical Garden at Middle Park), and LeClaire's Veterans Memorial Complex. (And occasionally other fields as needed). Bases are 60 feet apart.
Teams are grouped by school or special request. Also: LeClaire-only teams are a registration option on a first-come, first-serve basis.
NOTE: Those interested in coaching are asked to contact the division director, Bob Jurkowski at rjurkows03@gmail.com.
FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION: Contact Dan Escontrias at danesco33@gmail.com.
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