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SPORTS REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org 63 PART TWO BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Fall Baseball (age 8-16) and Softball (age 8-17) Leagues for girls and boys emphasizing sportsmanship, skill development, participation and fun. Age cutoffs, age groupings, and league rules are designed to prepare participants for Cary leagues as they will be administered the following spring. However, fall leagues and spring leagues are entirely separate, including the composition of team rosters. For all players the season begins with practices in August and games beginning in September. New players and players changing leagues are required to attend a skills review session prior to the season. Fee: $50(R) $75(N) YOUTH BASEBALL (AGE AS OF 4/30/2015) 86353 Age 8-9 Rookie (machine pitch) 86354 Age 10-11 *Single A (player pitch) 86355 Age 10-11 *Double A (player pitch) 86356 Age 12-13 Triple A (player pitch) 86357 Age 14-16 Major (player pitch) *Single A – players with average skill and experience. *Double A – players with a high level of skill and experience Youth baseball is open to boys and girls YOUTH SOFTBALL (AGE AS OF 1/1/2015) 86358 Age 8-9 Prep (machine pitch) 86359 Age 10-11 Rookie (player pitch) 86360 Age 12-13 Minor (player pitch) 86361 Age 14-17 Major (player pitch) If you participated in Fall Baseball or Softball last year, a reminder postcard will automatically be mailed to you. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, call 919-469-4062 or email your name and address to Tracey.Hedgpeth@townofcary.org. Baseball and Softball 1-on-1 Lessons Town of Cary 1-on-1 baseball and softball lessons are offered year round and are intended to develop, enhance, and build upon your player's skill level. Available dates are released on the 25th of every month for lessons being held the following month. They will be posted on EZ-REG web and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please follow the prompts to indicate the type of lesson you would like. Lessons can be 30 minutes ($25) or an hour ($40). Anyone can sign up for a 30-minute lesson; hour long lessons are available for players age 10-17. If you have any issues or concerns, please email TOCInstructors@townofcary.org. Volunteer Coaches Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources relies on volunteer coaches for the organized youth athletic leagues. Coaches must be available for weekly practices and games. Each coach is required to be certified by the National Youth Sports Coaches Association and to submit and pass a background check. It is important that coaches teach sportsmanship as well as specific sport skills. Anyone interested in coaching any sport should contact the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources athletic staff during regular working hours to discuss their coaching interests. MARK YOUR CALENDAR Fall Baseball/Softball Registration Fall Youth Baseball and Softball registration forms will be available June 8. The program registration form in this guide is not valid for this activity. JUNE 22-JULY 5 | EZ REG WEB, WALK-IN & MAIL-IN (Do not mail prior to June 19) • All Cary residents • Non-residents returning to the same league (Mail-In Only) JULY 6-12 | EZ REG WEB OR WALK-IN ONLY • All Cary residents • All Non-residents MAILING ADDRESS Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Attn: Baseball/Softball Registration P.O. Box 8005 Cary, NC 27512-8005 WALK-IN LOCATIONS Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave. Bond Park Community Center 150 Metro Park Dr. Middle Creek Community Center 151 Middle Creek Park Ave. Summer Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.- 10 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Closed July 3 and 4.