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96 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org SPORTS PART TWO Youth Sports Youth sports programs are designed to provide a fun learning and growing experience for boys and girls. Youth can benefit from league play in volleyball, baseball, softball and basketball, as well as a variety of sports camps/clinics in volleyball, baseball, golf, softball, tennis and basketball. These programs are designed to provide a competitive recreation opportunity that promotes fitness and well being to the participants through team and individual league play. The goals of the program include participation, skill development, sportsmanship and fun. YOUTH SPORTS PHILOSOPHY Fun—Learning to play for the purpose of enjoying participation. Participation—Providing equal opportunity for play. Sportsmanship—Actively expanding the individual's social ability to demonstrate fair play. Skill Development—Gaining expertise to expand the individual participant's potential through practice and play. Baseball/Softball League Registration Baseball/Softball (age 5-18) The season begins with practices in early April and games begin in May. T-Ball (only) will be divided into Spring and Summer seasons. New players in leagues age 11 & up are encouraged to attend a skills review session prior to the season. A special registration form is required for this activity. Fees: $50(R) $75(N) YOUTH BASEBALL 90707 Age 5-6 Spring T-ball* 90708 Age 5-6 Summer T-ball* 90709 Age 7-8 Mite (coach pitch) 90710 Age 9-10 Mustang (machine pitch) 90711 Age 11-12 Bronco American (player pitch) 90712 Age 11-12 Bronco National (player pitch) 90713 Age 13-14 Pony (player pitch) 90714 Age 15-16 Colt (player pitch) * All 5-year-olds must submit a copy of their birth certificates with their registration forms. T-ball participants may participate in either the Spring or Summer session, but may not participate in both. MARK YOUR CALENDAR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATION • Feb 1-14 EZ Reg Web, Walk-in & Mail-in Do not mail prior to Jan 29 All Cary residents Non-residents returning to the same league (mail-in only) Feb 15-21 EZ Reg Web or Walk-in • All Cary residents All non-residents MAILING ADDRESS: Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Attn: Baseball/Softball Registration PO Box 8005 Cary, NC 27512-8005 WALK-IN LOCATIONS • Herbert C. Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave. • Fred G. Bond Metro Park Community Center 150 Metro Park Dr • Middle Creek Community Center 123 Middle Creek Park Ave. • Sports Office (Mon-Fri) 316 N. Academy St. Volunteer Coaches Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources relies on volunteer coaches for the organized youth sports 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 sports staff during regular working hours to discuss their coaching interests.