Events
Pitch, Hit and Run 2024
There’s still time to register for the Pitch, Hit & Run Event this Friday! Exact timeslots will be determined, but please register so we can get a participant headcount. It will be possible to register on site, but advanced registration is strongly preferred! Who Participates: Baseball and Softball players ages 7U-14U Divisions. Baseball: 7/8, 9/10,…
Read MoreSeton Hall – SOM Baseball Day
Come join us for “SOM Baseball Day” at Seton Hall SOM players will be encouraged to come to the Seton Hall game wearing their rec team uniforms and caps, and will be able to go onto the field during the national anthem and to high-five the players as they leave the field, and then stick…
Read MoreUpdated: 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 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 MoreSpring 2022 Important Dates
The snow is thawing. The days are growing longer. Summer vacations are being planned. It’s time to start getting ready for Spring Baseball! Below please find a list of important dates leading up to the opening of our 2022 season. This information is also posted on the Important Dates page. March 12 – Spring Rec…
Read MoreUpdated: Pitch Hit and Run Competition – Apr 30
The Pitch, Hit & Run Competition Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 (Ages 7-14) Please join us for our league’s annual Pitch, Hit & Run competition, sponsored by the MLB. Each year, our town hosts one of the several PHR competitions in the area. If you’re not familiar with PHR, please click here to learn more. Registration Click Here. Scheduling…
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 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…
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