OPENING DAY CEREMONIES

An Opening Day Ceremony will be held for all K-Mustang and Pony League participants on Saturday , April 29th , located at Deerpath Park . Join the festivities as the teams are announced , we sing the national anthem , and throw out the season ’ s first pitch !

For more baseball information : Jason Olson , Program Supervisor , 847.810.3946

PHILOSOPHY OF YOUTH PROGRAMS

The Lake Forest Recreation Department provides equal opportunity for all residents to participate in programs . No participants shall , based on race , sex , national origin , or disability , be denied equal access to programs or activities .

VOLUNTEER COACHES

Parent volunteer coaches and assistant coaches are needed for each team . Parents may request to coach with one other parent in order to work out their personal schedule . If this is abused , we will assign all coaches . If you are interested in helping out , please attend the mandatory volunteer coaches meeting prior to the season . All coaches will be contacted in March with all of the details .

NORTH SHORE YOUTH HOUSE BASEBALL LEAGUE ( NSYHBL )

The NSYHBL was formed in 2015 and is currently commissioned by the Athletic Staff of The Lake Forest Recreation Department . Geared towards the Bronco and Pony age divisions , the NSYHBL is a league comprised of teams from Deerfield , Vernon Hills , Libertyville , and Highland Park . This league is a travel-like league that is driven from House League philosophies and goals . Teams will practice locally and will play games both home and away . This program will feature a paid , trained coaching staff .

NEW ! SPRING TRAINING ( HITTING , PITCHING & DEFENSIVE CLINICS )

Spring Training will be FREE to any Pinto , Mustang , Bronco , or Pony league player . Staff will train your House League Baseball player in the facets of hitting , pitching , and defense . Offered in March on Tuesdays ( Defense / Pitching ) and Thursdays ( Hitting ), our Spring Training Program will give all House League Baseball players the opportunity to sharpen their skills before House League begins in April . Once you have registered for your appropriate House League division , you will also need to RSVP to a training session through Jason Olson as spots will be limited . Further instructions will be communicated to you prior to the Spring Training program by Staff .

The schedule of Spring Training sessions is below and ALL sessions will be held in The Lake Forest Gymnasium . If weather permits , we will use the field and batting cage on Deerpath Park , Diamond # 2 ( Northeast Diamond ). Please send your players with the appropriate clothing . Ages / time slots may be combined if rsvp numbers dictate the need .

NEW !

NEW - 2017 ALL STAR WEEKEND ( GRADES 3-8 )

The Lake Forest Recreation Department Athletics team will be hosting its 1st Annual All-Star weekend for Mustang-Pony Leagues in May of 2017 . The weekend ’ s festivities will feature an Opening Ceremony and consist of a home run derby , around the horn team competition , Golden Arm competition , and All-Star game . Prizes will be awarded to winners . The staff will also be doing concessions for the weekend .

8U JUNIOR SCOUTS BASEBALL ( TRAVEL LEAGUE BASEBALL )

In 2017 , we will again be offering 8U Junior Scouts Baseball , which is an entry-level program to Travel Baseball . Our teams , picked from the 2017 Pinto Baseball House League , will play in the Lake Shore Feeder Baseball League , have paid & professional coaching , and be taught the fundamentals of the game through methodical skill development . The main goal in this program is to teach , be competitive , and to give the players a fun experience in a safe environment . We want our 8U Junior Scouts players to keep playing baseball for years to come !

Notes : Unless authorized by Lake Forest Recreation Department Athletics Staff , ONLY players who have played in the 2017 Pinto Baseball House League will be permitted to play 8U Junior Scouts Baseball .

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