Players with birthdays between May 1, 2011 & April 30, 2013
The 9U-12U Major League is setup to continue the skill development and further the player's knowledge of game strategies and nuances. Players learn to be part of a team and team play. Players are allowed to steal bases in this age group. Also, the field is enlarged to 70-foot bases and pitching from 52 feet. This is an In-House league that will run Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
The 9U-12U league is coached by volunteer parents. The number of teams playing will depend on the number of registrants and the number of volunteer coaches.
We are looking for parent volunteers to coach. If interested, please call the Parks & Recreation Office prior to registering to get setup as a coach.
The 9U-12U league will begin in early to mid-May depending on field conditions and run through late-July.
Game times each week are 6:00pm and practice times will be 7:00pm. Games are typically at the Itts Williams fields and practices at the Middle School Fields.
Games and practices alternate each week - i.e. Week 1 games Mon & Wed with practice on Tues, Week 2 Game on Tues with practices on Mon & Wed.
Cost
$155.00 City of EGF residents
$195.00 participants living outside of EGF City Limits, attending school in EGF and live within Polk County
$310.00 participants living outside of EGF and Polk County**
**Must fill out Non-resident participation form for permission to participate
Start Date - Early to mid-May
End Date - Late-July
Registration
Registration must be completed by clicking on the Registration tab below. Registration will open on Monday, March 25th. Registrations must be completed by Thursday, April 18th to avoid paying late fees. Registrations from April 19th through April 29th will pay a $50.00 late fee per registration item. Registration will close on Wednesday, April 29th.
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.
**Players born between May 1, 2011 and July 31, 2011 can choose between playing either 9U-12U Major or 13U baseball.
Currently there are NO COVID-19 Guidelines in place in our community. We will adapt and adjust any guidelines as directed by the department of health. Players should bring their own water bottles clearly marked with their name. NO sharing of water. Players must bring their own glove and are allowed to bring their own bat and batting helmet if they wish.. We will have bats and batting helmets available to use.