Coaching
Update on Rookies and T-Ball schedule
Great news! We’ve finished assigning coaches and players to teams for our youngest players–Rookies and T-Ball divisions. The schedules and team rosters are being entered into TeamSnap, so expect to hear from your coach and see a team in there very soon. Practice/play will begin on Saturday, July 18. More details about the format of…
Read MoreSpring camp, clinic and event cancellations
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, and the South Orange State of Emergency, the following events and camps are cancelled: –March 21/22 and 27/28 Summer Tryouts –March 24 Rutgers Safety Class –March 28 T-Ball/Rookie Coaching Clinic –Spring Break Camp –April 25 Baseball/Softball parade Additionally, fields are not open to the public for group activities. Please watch…
Read MoreFields 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 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 MoreParents and coaches, attend our FREE expert clinic on Sunday!
This Sunday, we will be offering a FREE instructional clinic for SOM Baseball coaches and parents. Details are below. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register contact the South Orange Dept. of Recreation at (973) 378-7754, ext. 2 or recreation@southorange.org. Please Note: These clinics are for coaches/parents, not players. Please leave your player at home. COACHING TECHNIQUES Lead by…
Read MoreImportant dates to mark on your calendar
Make sure you’ve set aside time for all of the baseball instruction, volunteering and fun this spring! March 10 – Team Draft for Minors/Majors (Coaches only) March 11-13 – Minors/Majors players to be notified of team selection March 21 – Parent Volunteer Field Work Day March 21-22 and March 28-29– Summer Baseball Team Tryouts ages…
Read MoreSign up for this year’s coaching clinics
Coaching this spring, or just want to learn techniques for better “backyard coaching”? Our 2020 Coaching Clinics are posted and ready for your sign-up today. Coaches and parents are encouraged to attend.
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