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SPORTS PART TWO 64 REGISTER ONLINE: classweb.townofcary.org Youth Sports 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. Fall Baseball (age 8–16) and Softball (age 8–17) Leagues for girls and boys that emphasize 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 4/30/2017) 104741 Age 8–9 Rookie (machine pitch) 104742 Age 10–11 *Single A (player pitch) 104743 Age 10–11 *Double A (player pitch) 104744 Age 12–13 Triple A (player pitch) 104745 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 SOFTBALL (Age as of 1/1/2017) 104746 Age 8–9 Prep (machine pitch) 104747 Age 10–11 Rookie (player pitch) 104748 Age 12–13 Minor (player pitch) 104749 Age 14–17 Major (player pitch) If you participated in Fall Baseball or Fall 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. c Fall Baseball and Softball Registration Fall Youth Baseball and Softball registration forms will be available June 5. The program registration form in this brochure is not valid for this activity. JUNE 19–JULY 2 EZ REG WEB, WALK-IN & MAIL-IN Do not mail prior to June 16. All Cary residents Nonresidents returning to the same fall 2016 age group (Mail-In Only) JULY 3–9 EZ REG WEB OR *WALK-IN ONLY All Cary residents All Nonresidents MAILING ADDRESS: Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Attn: Baseball/Softball Registration P.O. Box 8005 Cary, NC 27512-8005 WALK-IN LOCATIONS * Summer Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Closed July 4. 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. Volunteer Coaches We need you! We rely on volunteer coaches for our youth sports leagues. Coaches must be available for weekly practices and games, be certified by the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS), and submit and pass a background check. It is important that coaches teach sportsmanship as well as specific sport skills. Interested? Contact us at (919) 469-4062, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.