ABOUT 9U-10U MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
The 9U–10U Minor League continues advancing player skills while introducing more detailed game strategies and team concepts. Players will face live pitching and continue growing their understanding of competitive play. This is primarily an in-house league that is held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, with occasional travel to nearby communities within about 20 minutes of East Grand Forks, if necessary. Teams are coached by volunteer parents, and the number of teams will depend on registration numbers and available coaches.
PROGRAM DATES AND LOCATIONS
The 9U–10U season will begin in mid-May, depending on field conditions, and run through late July. Games are typically scheduled Monday through Wednesday between 5:00pm and 7:00pm at Itts' Williams Park, with variable practice times and locations depending on field and coach availability. Game schedules will be posted before the season begins.
COST
$170.00 - City of EGF residents
$225.00 - Participants living outside of EGF City Limits, attending school in EGF and live within Polk County
$340.00 - Participants living outside of EGF and Polk County**
**Must fill out Non-resident participation form for permission to participate
REGISTRATION
Registration must be completed by clicking on the Registration tab below. Registration will open on Wednesday, March 4th and close Wednesday, March 25th. Registrations must be completed by March 18th to avoid paying a $50 late fee.
AGE LIMITS
The Minor League is dedicated to players with birthdays between May 1, 2015, and April 30, 2017. Players born between May 1, 2015, and July 31, 2015, can choose between playing either 9U-10U Minors or 11U-12U Majors.
EGF RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS
Programs offered through the EGF Parks & Recreation Department are setup for citizens within the EGF city limits. Those wishing to participate that live within Polk County but outside of the city limits MUST complete the Non-Resident Participation Form prior to registering.
COMING PREPARED
Players should bring their own water bottles clearly marked with their name. Players must bring their own glove and are strongly recommended to bring their own batting helmet and bat. We will have bats and batting helmets available to use, if needed.
EVALUATIONS & TEAM FORMATION
Players at the Minor League level will be evaluated prior to teams being formed in an attempt to create teams of similar skill. No players will be cut as a result of evaluations; all players will be placed on a team after evaluations are finished. Evaluation dates will be communicated once they are finalized, with evaluations tentatively scheduled for May 11th-13th. Evaluations will be held outdoors at Itts' Williams Park, weather permitting.
GET INVOLVED
We are looking for parent volunteers to coach! If you are interested in coaching, please contact our Recreation Coordinator, John Wuitschick, via email at [email protected]. You can also call the Parks & Recreation Office at 218.773.8000 prior to registering to get set up as a coach.