T-Ball Coaches needed (4)

Anyone interested in coaching T-Ball this season please email the league. We need to have all coaches in place by March 15^th so we can complete the team assignments and have uniforms ready for opening day. Not having coaches in place on time will delay uniform order and when kids will be able to get on the fields. Time commitment is couple hours per week at the fields with the kids.

Field Cleanup (Elm Street) - Saturday March 20 8:00AM - 12:00PM

• We will need assistance from the membership to help get the fields ready for play. We will be looking for anyone that is available for a couple hours in the morning to come help clean up the fields at Elm Street so the kids can begin practicing in beginning in April.
• Things needed for cleanup include manpower, rakes, leaf blowers, pickup trucks (Elm Street) to move debris.

Minor & Major league Player Evaluations - Sunday March 21^st

All players that have registered to play between the ages of 8 - 12 should plan on attending the evaluation. The evaluations will be used to help assess each players ability with fielding, throwing and hitting. The evaluations are not tryouts. They simply help the league try and maintain competitive balance amongst the players in each division.

Times and age groups

All players should come with a baseball glove to the evaluations. If possible, bring a baseball bat and helmet if you have them. If not, we will have sanitized bats and helmets on hand to use during the evaluations.

Dicks Sporting Goods 20% off shopping weekend

March 19^th - March 22^st

• Go to Dicks Sporting Goods March 19^th - March 22^st and save 20% off your entire purchase.
• • Print Coupon by clicking the link Stoughton Youth Baseball Shop Event Coupon 3.19-3.22

Field Cleanup (Drake Ave) - Saturday March 27 8:00AM - 12:00PM

• We will need assistance from the membership to help get the fields ready for play. We will be looking for anyone that is available for a couple hours in the morning to come help clean up the fields at Drake Ave so the kids can begin practicing in beginning in April.
• Things needed for cleanup include manpower, rakes, leaf blowers.

League Schedule

The league is actively working schedule which should be published at the end of the month. Based on the number of teams in each division we wanted to share the days you can anticipate.

• 4-Year-Old Clinic
  • Saturday 9:00am
• T-Ball
  • Monday 5:30pm
  • Wednesday 5:30pm
  • Saturday 8:30AM or 11:00am
• Rookies
  • Tuesday's 5:30pm or Wednesday 5:30pm
  • Friday 5:30pm (Clinic)
  • Saturday's 11:30am
• Minor
  • Tuesday 5:30pm
  • Thursday 5:30pm
  • Saturday 9:00am
• Major
  • Monday 5:30pm
  • Wednesday 5:30pm
  • Friday 5:30pm
• Babe Ruth
  • Tuesday 5:30pm or Thursday 5:30pm
  • Saturday 9:00am

Opening Day

• Our season will begin on Saturday April 24^thfor the 4-year old, T-Ball, Rookie, Minor and Babe Ruth divisions. Major league season will begin on Monday April 26^th.

New set of March Pitching and Skills Clinic

Now is a great time to start getting ready for the season. We have added a second set of Pitching and Skills clinics for month of March. If interested in any of the clinics below, please go and register for them. You must be registered to play spring baseball to take advantage of these clinics. Must register ahead of time. Due to Covid, Walk in's will not be allowed for these clinics.

Tuesdays

All-purpose skills - $40

• Ages 8-12
• March 9-16-23-30 - 4-5pm

Fridays

All-Purpose skills - $40

• Ages 7 and younger
• March 12-19-29 April 2 - 4-5pm

Pitching - $100

• Ages 8 and older
• March 12-19-29 April 2 - 4-5pm
• 6 kids (Max)

Pitching - $100

• Ages 9 and older
• March 12-19-29 April 2 - 5-6pm
• 6 kids (Max)

Links to register for the new set of clinics

2021 SYB March Skills Workouts Ages 5-7 (Fridays 4-5pm)

http://dirtdawgsports.leagueapps.com/events/2164450-2021-syb-march-skills-workouts-group-1-ages-5-7

2021 SYB March Skills Workouts Ages 8-12 (Tuesdays 4-5pm)

http://dirtdawgsports.leagueapps.com/events/2164447-2021-syb-march-skills-workouts-group-2-ages-8-12

2021 SYB March Pitching Workouts Ages 8-9 (Fridays 4-5pm)

http://dirtdawgsports.leagueapps.com/events/2164453-2021-syb-march-pitching-workouts-group-1-ages-8-9

2021 SYB March Pitching Workouts Ages 10-12 (Fridays 5-6pm)

http://dirtdawgsports.leagueapps.com/events/2164456-2021-syb-march-pitching-workouts-group-2-ages-10-12

Rookie Information

• Each team will have 2 games and 1 clinic per week
• • 1 game would either be on Tuesday or Wednesday at 5:30pm
  • Rookie Clinic would be on Friday at the fields at 5:30pm
  • 1 game would be on Saturday morning at 11:30am
• Season will begin on Saturday, April 24th
• The league will provide each player a shirt and hat which they will keep after the season ends.
• Each player should bring a glove and baseball pants to the games and clinic.
• The league recommends purchasing a bat and helmet with face shield for your child to prevent players from sharing equipment per state guidelines
• Bats, Gloves, Helmets can be purchased at Dicks Sporting Goods, Monkey Sports or other local/online sporting good stores

T-Ball Information

• Each team will have 2 games and 1 clinic per week (Mon, Wed & Sat Schedule)
• Season will begin on Saturday, April 24th
• The league will provide each player a shirt and hat which they will keep after the season ends.
• Each player should bring a glove and wear sweatpants or baseball pants to the games and clinic.
• • The league does not recommend players wearing shorts since they will be sliding and running the dirt baselines
• Parents may need to purchase a bat or helmet for your child depending on state guidelines
• • Bats can be purchased at Dicks Sporting Goods, Monkey Sports or other local/online sporting good stores

4-Year-old Clinic information

• The clinics are held on Giles field located inside the baseball complex at 100 Elm Street.
• The season will start on April 24th with the first clinic being after the parade
• • Starting April 24th, the clinic's will be at 12:00PM every Saturday
  • Clinics last one hour and can go an hour and a half depending on how the players are holding up
• The league will provide each player a shirt and hat which they will keep after the season ends.
• Each player should bring a glove to the clinics and wear sweatpants or baseball pants.
• • The league does not recommend players wearing shorts since they will be sliding and running the dirt baselines
• Parents can purchase cleats if they choose, but sneakers are okay as well.
• • No sandals, open toe shoes, or crocks.
• Parents should also apply sunscreen and bug spray if needed
• Parents are encouraged to join your child during the clinic and participate.

2021 Stoughton Youth Baseball - COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Phase 3 Step 2

(Updated 3/2/21)

The safety guidelines below are to be enforced before, during and after all baseball practices/games. These guidelines are in addition to guidelines provided by the CDC, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, as well, as our local recreation department. These safety measures must be strictly adhered to by all players, coaches and spectators to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

LEAGUE GUIDELINES

General

• Face coverings and social distancing of six feet is required by spectators at all times
• Practices/Games will be tailored to limit the usage of shared baseballs and maintain social distancing as much as possible.
• Individuals should not be congregating in common areas or parking lots following practices or events.
• For batting cages, no more than one player and coach in each batting cage while practicing social distancing.
• No two teams will be scheduled on the same field without an hour in between the end of one practice/game and the start of the other.
• Dugouts (benches) are to be extended to the outside behind the dugout (benches) to the home plate backstop with fencing on both sides to keep spectators separate.
• No seeds, chewing gum or any food that encourages spitting will be allowed.
• Players, coaches and/or spectators that are not feeling well or exhibiting symptoms of possible exposure to COVID-19, such as fever must not attend practice until such time as the player, coach or spectator has been tested and/or cleared.
• Encourage coaches/players who test positive for COVID-19 to notify the league and the local Board of Health (LBOH) for purposes of cleaning / disinfecting and contact tracing.

Players/Coaches

• Face coverings and social distancing of six feet is required by all active participants, while on the field, at bat, on the bench, and pre/post practice/game.
• Coaches, and umpires are required to wear facial coverings and maintain social distancing of 6 feet from players, coaches, spectators, and other persons at all times.
• Players should have their own helmet, bat, face covering and water bottle.
• Each catcher should have their own catcher's equipment.
• Players must refrain from sharing equipment.
• Players should wear batting gloves as much as possible during practice, especially when handling a bat.
• Covered dugouts can only be utilized by the pitcher and catcher during the game and must socially distance (minimum of 6 ft apart)
• Coaches will have hand sanitizer and/or wipes available for all participants; however, we encourage each player to have their own hand sanitizer.
• Sportsmanship should continue in a touchless manner - no handshakes/slaps/fist bumps.
• Each team will be responsible for cleaning up their trash around dugout area after practice/games.

Spectators

• Spectators are limited to 2 adults (parents/guardians or chaperones) and siblings of a participating player
• Spectators must remain beyond 1^st and 3^rd base while practicing social distancing (see Figure 1).
  • Spectators must maintain distance of at least 6 feet between spectator groups.
• The bleacher area cannot be utilized by spectators as the bleachers are considered to be part of the designated dugout area.

Facility

• Restrooms facilities shall be cleaned and disinfected in accordance with state and local guidelines
• Conduct frequent disinfecting of heavy transit areas and high-touch surfaces
• Concessions Stand must follow the Safety Standards for Restaurants

For additional COVID-19 guidance, please visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/youth-sports.html

Elm Street Layout

In partnership with Dirt Dawg Sports they are offering our baseball membership the following Pitching and skills clinics.

Winter Skills Clinic

• Ages 5 - 7 (Friday Nights 4:00PM - 5:00PM) (Max 20)

• Ages 8 - 12 (Tuesday Nights 4:00PM - 5:00PM) (Max 20)

Winter Pitching Clinic

• Ages 8 - 9 (Friday Nights 4:00PM - 5:00PM) (Max 6)

• Ages 10, 11 & 12 (Friday Nights 5:00PM - 6:00PM) (Max 6)

• MUST BE REGISTERED with Stoughton Youth Baseball for 2021 to participate in the clinics

2020 Babe Ruth League Champion - Lions Club

Players - Ethan Dembrowsky, Liam Dunn, Quinn Fogarty, Matthew Howe, Noel Ortiz, Emmett Pearl, Liam Pearl, Ryan Summers, Jack Tracey

Coaches - Ronnie Howe, Bill Tracey, Connor Tracey

2020 Major League Champion Braves

Players - Anthony Alessi, Gavin Alexson, Lucas Capozzoli, Dan Cosby IV, Dustin Edmonds, Christopher Heatley, Ryan O'Malley, Billy Powers, Joel Short, Kai Williams

Coaches - Bill Powers, Bill Alexson, Steve Alessi

2020 Minor League Champion Red Sox

Players - Ryan Barden, Alex Bunker, Alan Chebator, Alex Kearns, Brandon Kuznitz, Charles O'Connell, Brady O'Hara, Ethan Strock, James Theriault, John Lovett, Henry Dunderdale, Trevor Martorana, Andrew Files, Patrick O'Connor

Coaches - Mark Kearns, Cory Chebator, Sean O'Connell