Baseball 2012
Welcome to Good Shepherd Baseball!
2012 Registration will begin shortly. You may download the registration flyers from our site, complete and drop off at the rectory w/a check (no cash). Please make sure the envelope is sealed and says ATTENTION GOOD SHEPHERD SPORTS. Please contact info
goodshepherdsports
org (infogoodshepherdsportsorg) if you have any questions.
Registration fees are as follows:
“In-House” Baseball from ages 7 -12 is $150.00 (Includes Cap, Jersey, 1 belt and 1 pair of socks).
13-14/15-16 Travel team cost $150.00 plus a $59.00 uniform fee.
“Travel” (9-10) or (11-12) Baseball will be an additional $75.00 (excludes a $59.00 Uniform fee) and will be collected after the teams are selected.
Purchase of Gray uniform pants is the responsibility of each player. GSS has pant for Sale Please ask at Registration for your Size
Divisions
Good Shepherd Sports offers several levels of Baseball. 7-8 Instructional, (9-10) In- house & Travel teams. (11-12) In-house and Travel teams.
Ages 13-16 Travel ONLY.
Baseball is instructional at all Levels. (7-8) divison: the Boys/girls will be taught the basics of the game (batting stance, proper throwing technique, fielding and rules). At this level of play, the boys/girls are encouraged to explore all positions on the field. Coaches may choose pitch to the younger players to start off as a safety precaution. Games could be any day of the week (including week-ends). We do try and get the tentative schedule out in earlyApril. Schedules are subject to change (weather, parish events, etc…)
In-house: (9-10, 11-12) Baseball is ideal for the Boy/Girl who loves to play the game or is just learning the game. Players pitch to each other. The Coach can field up to 10 players (4 outfielders) in any given inning. The players learn from each other. There is no bunting, stealing, leads or advancement on pass balls. Games are generally played 2 evenings during the week, Mon-Fri with a start time of 6 p.m. and have a time limit maximum of 1hr 50 minutes playing time, along with 1 weekend game. Make-up games (ex: rain outs) are scheduled according to available field times. We play along with other leagues ex. Kings Bay, Gerritsen Beach, Mary Queen of Heaven, Bergen Beach, to name a few.
Travel: Baseball is highly competitive. MLB Rules apply. Bunting, stealing and the advancement on pass balls are all allowed, drop 3rd strike will be played. There is no guarantee of playing time, as there is in (“In-House”) ball. Boys/Girls playing Travel MUST play on a In-house team. All players will be required to tryout for the team and be rated. Games are held 1 night during the week and Saturday and Sunday. There also may be double-headers. Make-up games (ex: rain outs) are scheduled according to available field times.
Pre-Season Exhibition games are expected to start the 1st week of April.
Our Annual Good Shepherd Baseball/Softball/Tee Ball Opening Day Ceremony Saturday, April 21st 2012 . A parade will be held starting in Marine Park at 9am all participants will march around the park and end the parade gathering in the school yard.
Team Pictures will be taken on Tuesday May 2nd, 2012 & Wed May 3rd , 2012 4:30pm to 9:30pm, teams will be notified accordingly.
We are in the process of obtaining gym time for indoor practices. We are exploring the options of gym time. Teams will be selected by the Coaches in mid-March . It is important that teams practice as much as possible to prepare for games. We all know what the weather brings in March/April/May so it is impossible to determine exactly how much outdoor (field) practice will be able to take place before the official season begins.