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Fields closed; online registration suspended
All online registration for recreation activities, including clinics and camps, is suspended as of MONDAY MARCH 16. We want to thank everyone in our community for understanding what a trying time the coming weeks are going to be. The South Orange Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs in conjunction with village administration and health officials…
Read MoreSummer Tryouts Suspended
The summer team tryouts previously set for March 21-22 and March 27-28 are suspended. We do not know, yet, when they will occur. Thank you for your patience and watch this space, and your e-mail, for a future announcement about new dates.
Read MoreBaseball is suspended; stay tuned for more information
South Orange declared a state of emergency on Friday evening, due to COVID-19. Recreation activities are currently suspended, as a part of that declaration. This weekend’s practices at The Gym are cancelled. For all other team meetings this weekend, please ask your coach directly whether they will be holding those meetings. Stay tuned early next…
Read MoreRutgers Safety Class cancelled
As of last night, Maplewood has canceled all gatherings of 50 people or more. Therefore we will be canceling the Rutgers Safety class that was scheduled for March 24, 2020 in the DeHart Community Center. We do not know if we will be able to reschedule this before the start of the spring season. It…
Read MoreTeam schedules are being created
Now that we’ve built our TeamSnap rosters, we’re building the schedules for M60, M70 and Minors. Hang tight while we finish that–hopefully schedules will be finalized by the end of this week. Thanks for everyone’s patience as we learn this new system on a league-wide basis. We will post schedules on this website, as well…
Read MoreTeamSnap rosters are being created
Now that the draft is complete for Minors, M60 and M70 players, the Rec department is assigning coaches and players to their teams (in those divisions) in TeamSnap. While they hope to complete this task quickly, please allow them a few days, as this is our first year using TeamSnap across the entire baseball program.…
Read MoreTeam sponsors still needed
We still need team sponsors in some divisions. If you know a local business who may be interested, please let them know. If you would like to sponsor and name your own player’s team, you are welcome to do so. Check out this page for more information, or to sign up.
Read MoreOur store closes SUNDAY 3/15
Our winter merchandise store closes THIS SUNDAY! Hurry and place your order so you can start sporting your gear in April!
Read MoreCoaches: draft information
Coaches, please be sure to attend the draft for your division. Parents and players, please note that this event is only for coaches. TUESDAY MARCH 10 is the draft for Minors, M60 and M70. Draft sheets will be distributed via e-mail on Monday afternoon. Access the draft information page for the schedule and location. MONDAY…
Read MoreDECERTIFIED: 33/30 Louisville Slugger Meta bat
Babe Ruth players, please note that you can NO LONGER use the 2020 Louisville Slugger Meta (-3), 2 5/8″ 33 inch/30 OZ. BBCOR bat in practice or games. The bat has been decertified for Babe Ruth use. That applies to all high school competition, too. At this time, NO other sizes of this bat model,…
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