Posts by Chris Schwegel
Updated: Spring 2024 Important Dates
The snow is still falling thawing. The days are growing longer. Summer vacations are being planned. It’s time to start getting ready for Spring Baseball! Please see the full set of Important Dates Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 Player Evaluations for all Minors, M60, M70 and Babe Ruth players. This includes any…
Read MoreNow Open: Registration for Spring Baseball
Registration for Spring Baseball is now Open! Make “register for spring baseball” the first New Year’s resolution you mark off your list. Our program welcomes all children ages 5 through 15 (as of April 30, 2024) living in South Orange and Maplewood. No prior experience is needed! Visit the South Orange Recreation website to…
Read More2023 Summer Travel Home Games
The home game schedule for our SOM Baseball Cougars Travel Teams is posted below. Go Cougars! 7U Red Date Time Home Away Field 6/14/23 6:00 PM 7U Red Scotch Plains M4 6/23/23 6:00 PM 7U Red Watchung Hills M2 6/30/23 6:00 PM 7U Red Chatham M2 7/7/23 6:00 PM 7U Red Westfield M4 7/12/23…
Read MoreUpdated: Summer Travel Baseball Tryouts
Go Cougars! Registration is now open for SOM Baseball Summer Travel Teams. To be eligible to participate in Cougar Summer Baseball, players must: Be registered in SOM Baseball for Spring 2023 Be 7-13 years of age (as of April 30) Must REGISTER via the South Orange Recreation’s online catalog All players interested…
Read MoreSpring 2023 Rec Evaluation Makeups – Mar 5
For those players that were unable to attend the Spring 2023 Rec Evaluations held on Feb 25, there will be makeups held on March 5, 2023. This will be the only makeup as we will need to finalize player lists next week. Date and Time: Sunday, March 5, 2023 between 1-3p Location: The Tennis…
Read MoreSeton Hall SOMS Game – May 8
We’re very excited to have been invited to celebrate SOM youth baseball at the Seton Hall University “rivalry” game against St. Johns on SUNDAY, MAY 8! Admission is FREE for all SOM parents and players so please join us for a great day. All players 8th grade and under will be invited on…
Read More2022 Play-Up list posted for Minors and M70
The play-up list for the 2022 Spring Rec Minors and M70 divisions is now posted. Thank you to each and every player who came and tried out for this opportunity.
Read MoreHelp Wanted: SOM Baseball Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways to volunteer in our SOM Baseball community! Below is a list of our current needs, beyond coaching, including contact information for each opportunity. A leader to work with the rec department and baseball committee in making our April baseball parade happen (all ages players)… likely this person will be looking for…
Read MoreSpring 2022 Evaluation Date Change
Due to the expected inclement weather this weekend (excessive rain on Saturday and below freezing temperatures on Sunday), we will be moving baseball evaluations to Sunday, March 20. Here is what you need to know: Does this mean I need to sign-up again? No. Your current evaluation time will not change. If you have…
Read MorePlayer Evaluation Sign Ups
In an effort to control wait times and overcrowding we are asking players to select one open time slot in the division they will be playing in. M60 players looking to play-up to M70 should register only for the M70 Play-up Evaluation. Below are the locations to register your player for Spring 2022 Evaluations:…
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