Wednesday, April 7, 2004

Youth baseball, softball sign-ups coming up

Rec District programs in April

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With the ball fields clearing and the month of April just about here, it’s time to think about youth baseball and softball programs offered by the Blaine County Recreation District.

The programs, which run from May 10-July 8 including practices and games, are designed for boys and girls ages 5-13. All kids play within their age bracket. Fees are $42.50 (late fee $53). All players receive a shirt and hat. Pants are optional.

Offered are girls’ fast-pitch softball ages 11-13 and 8-10; Little League baseball ages 11-12 and 9-10; coed baseball with pitching by coaches for ages 7-8; and t-ball baseball for 5-6.

Games will be played weekday evenings plus occasional Saturdays in Hailey and Ketchum.

Registration evenings are Wednesday, April 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Hailey Elementary School multi-purpose room, and Thursday, April 22 from 6-7 p.m. in the foyer of Hemingway Elementary School, Ketchum.

League director is Eric Anderson, 788-2117 ext. 212.

Here are other details:

T-ball season starts June 1 and runs for four weeks, with games on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

7-8 Coed Baseball games go from June 2-July 7, Mondays and Wednesdays.

9-10 Baseball and 8-10 Softball games begin June 1 and end July 8, games on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

11-12 Baseball and 11-13 Fastpitch Softball games start June 2 and end July 7, games Mondays and Wednesdays.

Player evaluations (for ages 7-and-older): Will be held Monday through Thursday, May 3-6 at Atkinson Park in Ketchum and Nelson Field, Hailey. These evaluations are done to ensure fairly-balanced teams.

Opening Day: Is Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. at Nelson Field in Hailey. Uniform pants will be sold at the field, and the local Pepsi Pitch/Hit/Run competition will be staged.

Coaching and umpiring: If you wish to coach or umpire this season, sign up on the registration form or call Eric Anderson at the Rec District.

Financial aid: Is available, through the scholarship program sponsored by the Ketchum/Sun Valley Rotary Club.

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