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OPENING DAY CEREMONIES • APRIL 21, 2018
An Opening Day Ceremony will be held for all K-Mustang and Pony League participants on Saturday, April 21st,
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
House League Program
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Baseball House League, for ages Kindergarten through 8th Grade, is a community-based baseball program for the beginner through
the most experienced player. The Bronco and Pony House League programs will engage in a semi-competitive travel-like league
called the North Shore Youth House Baseball League. All other age groups will play games in-house, against other teams in their age
group. House League is where it all starts and is the foundation for the player who wishes to someday compete at the highest level.
This is a great program to enjoy the game while playing in your community with friends. All House League divisions will be centered on
learning and developing the fundamentals of the game as well as success, safety, and, above all, FUN!
Location:
Instructor:
Notes:
Deerpath Park Ball Diamonds
Jason Olson
No class May 26, May 27, May 28.
NEW - PLAYER EVALUATIONS (MANDATORY)
Player evaluations will now be conducted yearly to determine the best group for each player.
Location:
Date:
Times:

LFHS East Campus Field House
April 7, 2018
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pinto
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Mustang
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Bronco
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Pony
Wed, April 4, 2018
KINDERGARTEN BASEBALL (4Y+)
Players will be instructed in the BASIC fundamentals of the game by qualified volunteer coaches. This is a co-ed league where the
children will bat off a tee for the 1st half of the season, with the goal in mind of hitting live pitching from their coach’s hallway through
the season. Game play will allow all kids to bat, allow all kids to play every position, with the philosophy of basic skill development in
mind. We want all the kids to learn the basics of the game at every position at this level. Events will be no longer than 60 minutes.
CODE DATES DAYS TIMES R/NR
20140301-01 May 1 - Jun 9 Tu
Sa 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 10:00 am $208/$250
PINTO BASEBALL (GRADES 1-2)
Pinto House League will now meet three days a week, focusing attention on skill development and “real” baseball.
Teams will practice twice a week and play one game a week. This league will now be a true introduction to baseball,
featuring kid pitching (half way through the season) and five innings of gameplay and will feel like “real” baseball to
the player. Our coaches will be directed to teach game strategy along with stressing fundamentals and proper skill
development, all in a fun and safe environment. Events will be no longer than 90 minutes.
CODE DATES DAYS TIMES R/NR
20140301-02 Apr 9 - Jun 9 M, Th
Sa 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
10:00 am - 2:00 pm $234/$281
See next page for more
grade information
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