Registration is completely online and it is very easy to do!
To register, go to northsidecalripken.org. Payment may be made by mail or in person if necessary; however, registration is not complete until we
receive your payment (*details below). See below to determine the right
division for your child. We strongly recommend that families
register their children for their appropriate division based upon the birth
date ranges that are specified. Exceptions
will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Registration deadline is February 1st (if paying by mail, then must be postmarked by January 30th) for reduced
fee. We will accept
registrations after February 1st if space is available, but the fee
will be increased. All cash or check payments are due by no later than January
30, 2016. Any “pay in person” registration
for which payment has not been received by January 30th will be deleted from our online registration
system.
Divisions may
reach capacity so register early!
If you have questions
about registering for a division outside the recommended age groups listed below,
or if you have scholarship or equipment needs, please e-mail the league at ncrlbaseball@gmail.com.
For 4 - 6 year olds (born
between 5/1/09- 4/30/12)
Beginner or Advanced T-ball
Cost: $50 + 2 hours volunteer time.
$75 if paid after February 1st
Beginner T-Ball: For children who need very basic
instruction, how to swing a bat, where to run after hitting the ball, and how
to field and throw.
Advanced T-Ball: We recommend this division if
your child is in this age group and has played T-Ball before and has an
understanding of basic skills.
For 6-8 year olds (born between 5/1/07 - 4/30/09)
Junior Rookie or Rookie
Please choose a
Rookie division based upon criteria below.
If you are unsure, choose
Junior Rookie. Final placement may differ and will take place after player
evaluations.
Junior Rookie: This division is intended to focus on baseball fundamentals
for children in this age group who are new to the game. Junior Rookie uses a pitching machine just
like the Rookie League, but the pitch speed is slower. **Mandatory
player evaluation on February 28th.
Rookie: For children in this age group who are familiar with the
fundamentals and are ready to be challenged to practice and improve their
skills and strategy. There is an option to also participate on a Tournament
team at an additional cost. **Mandatory
player evaluation on February 28th.
For
8-10 year olds (born
between 5/1/05 - 4/30/07)
Minor: Players begin to play under more ‘advanced’ rules. Kids pitch in
the Minors. Stealing is allowed, but
only after the pitch has crossed the plate. Skills continue to be
developed while coaches encourage strategic thinking. There is an option
to also participate on a Tournament Team at an additional cost.
**Mandatory player evaluation on February
28th.
For 10 - 12 year olds
(born between 5/1/03 - 4/30/05)
Major: Players work to improve skills, teamwork and strategy.
Rules become more advanced to resemble adult league rules. There is
an option to also participate on a Tournament Team at an additional cost. **Mandatory player evaluation on February 28th.
Cost for Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor,
and Major Divisions
By February 1st: $80 +
2 hours volunteer time
After February 1st: $110 + 2 hours volunteer time
**Players are evaluated for even
distribution across teams. You may request to be with a coach, team, or
friend and we will try to honor that request; however, we cannot guarantee that
requests will be honored.
Evaluation day is set
for Sunday, February 28th .
All Jr. Rookie,
Rookie, Minor & Major players must attend.
Other Payment Options
PAY IN PERSON:
First, complete the online registration
and select “pay in person” as your payment option, and then join us at one of
our “in-person” payment sessions:
·
Wednesday,
January 27th – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at
Hollymead Elementary School
·
Thursday, January 28th – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at
Hollymead Elementary School
PAY BY
MAIL:
First, complete the online registration
and select “pay in person” as your payment option, then mail payment along with
online registrant name, player name, division, phone number and email address
to:
NCRL Baseball
P.O. Box 7531
Charlottesville, VA, 22906
Reminder: Any “pay by mail” payments must be postmarked
by January 30th.
Checks should be made payable to: Northside Cal Ripken League (NCRL)
Registration fee may be reduced or waived based upon special
circumstances.
Northside Cal Ripken League accepts registration from boys and
girls who will be four (4) years old before May 1, 2016 and who will not be
thirteen (13) years old before May 1, 2016, and who live within the following
elementary school districts: Agnor Hurt, Cale, Hollymead, Stone-Robinson,
Baker-Butler, City of Charlottesville, Red Hill (east of Rt.29), Stony Point,
Broadus Wood, Greer, Scottsville, Woodbrook.
VOLUNTEERS ARE
NEEDED!
The
Northside Board of Directors strives to keep registration fees as low as possible,
making Northside Baseball the best deal in town. Your registration fees help, but don’t fully
cover the costs associated with running our league. Volunteer efforts, sponsors, and fundraising
events help defray registration costs and we rely on the dedication of many
volunteers to make our league affordable and fun.
Prospective
coaches are asked to fill out and submit a Coach Application, which is located
on our website. Applications may be
mailed to PO Box address listed above or emailed to us. Other volunteer opportunities will be
available during the season and the process for signing up will be communicated
at a later date.
