Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Brochures Winter & Spring 2019 | Page 53

Athletics
OPENING DAY CEREMONIES • SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019
An Opening Day Ceremony will be held for all K-Mustang and Pony League participants on Saturday, April 20th 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: MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2019
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/Contact:
Notes:
Deerpath Park Ball Diamonds
Jason Olson, Program Supervisor, 847.810.3946
No classes May 9-12, May 25-27.
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
March 17, 2019
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Pinto
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Mustang
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Bronco/Pony
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR MORE
GRADE INFORMATION
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 coaches halfway 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 DAYS DATES TIME R/NR
20140301-01 Tu
Sa Apr 30 - Jun 1 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
9:00 am - 10:00 am $181/$217
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 DAYS DATES TIME R/NR
20140301-02 M, Th
Sa Apr 8 - Jun 1 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
9:00 am - 10:00 am $234/$281
MUSTANG BASEBALL (GRADES 3-4)
In this community-based, semi-competitive program, players will be drilled on the fundamentals and taught the strategies of the game by Recreation
Department trained Volunteer Coaches and/or paid staff. Players in the Mustang league will begin to learn the intricacies and situations of the game that
make baseball unique to most other sports. Program format will be dependent on weather and enrollment. Events will last between 90 and 120 minutes.
CODE DAYS DATES TIME R/NR
20140301-03 W, F
Sa Apr 10 - Jun 1 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
9:00 am - 1:00 pm $261/$313
www. LF Par ks andRec .c om
51