The fields are ready.
Another sign of spring: The Blaine County Recreation District has announced details and scheduled sign-ups for 2014 Youth Baseball, Softball and T-Ball programs.
Programs include Coed T-Ball for boys and girls ages 5-6 (season starting May 12), machine pitch baseball for 7-8 (season starting April 17), player pitch baseball for ages 9-12 (season starting April 8) and youth softball for girls ages 9-11 (season starting April 29).
You can register online now and avoid late fees by signing up early. Visit bcrd.org for more details and registration. Other details:
· Softball pitching clinic: Is planned for Hailey’s Nelson Field from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, April 15 and 17, and Tuesday and Thursday, April 22 and 24. The clinics are led by Wood River High School softball coaches and players. Cost is $25. Proceeds benefit WRHS softball.
· Sponsorships: BCRD Sports and Leagues coordinator Brad Musbach (578-5458) wants to sign up businesses for a team sponsorship to make sure the baseball and softball program maintains its equipment and facilities, and also to help make sure each child has a chance to play.
A business pays $350 and gets its name on a team’s jerseys, and its name and logo on the BCRA home page and field signage. Your business also receives a team photo and plaque to hang up in the proper place. Email Musbach at bmusbach@bcrd.org.
· Coaches: Are always needed. Email Musbach for details.
Program organizers do their best to accommodate family schedules and coach preferences. Insert those requests in the “Comments” section when you register.
For details about Wood River Baseball and Softball Association summer programs for boys 9-12 (baseball) and girls 9-11 (softball), visit wrbsazone.com. Here are BCRD program details:
· Coed T-ball: For boys and girls ages 5-6 of all abilities has a season ranging from May 12-June 18 and features fun evenings for kids and parents alike. There are no tryouts and coaching volunteers are vital.
Hailey teams play most of their games at Woodside (Alturas) Elementary School and Ketchum teams play mostly at Atkinson Park. Games are Mondays and Wednesdays only. Practice times vary by coach. You will be contacted by a coach by May 11.
Cost is $50 by registering online, starting now. Late fee is $65 after May 4. The program fee includes hat, shirt and instruction.
· Baseball for 7-8 year olds, machine pitch: For boys of all abilities, ages 7-8. The season runs April 17-June 18 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Practice times vary by coach. Hailey teams practice and play most games in Hailey. Ketchum teams practice and play most games at Atkinson Park.
Mandatory player evaluations for Hailey and Bellevue players only are Thursday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Nelson Field in Hailey.
Register online now for $60. Late fee is $75 after April 22. The fee includes hat, shirt and instruction. Coaches are needed.
· Baseball for 9-12 year olds, player pitch: For boys of all abilities, ages 9-12. The season runs April 8-June 11 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Practice times vary by coach. Hailey teams practice and play most games in Hailey. Ketchum teams practice and play most games at Atkinson Park.
Mandatory player evaluations for Hailey and Bellevue players only are Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Nelson Field in Hailey.
Register online now for $60. Late fee is $75 after April 10. The fee includes hat, shirt and instruction. Coaches are needed.
· Girls’ softball, player and machine pitch: For girls ages 9-11 of all abilities. The season runs April 29-June 26 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practice times vary by coach.
Mandatory player evaluations for Hailey and Bellevue players only are Tuesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. at Nelson Field in Hailey.
Register online now for $60. Late fee is $75 after May 1. The fee includes hat, shirt and instruction. Coaches are needed.