Registration is now completely online and it’s very easy to do!
Registration
for Spring 2015 is open. You can sign your player(s) up online for the
appropriate division and enter your payment: Online Registration System.
Payment may be made by mail or in person if necessary; however,
registration is not complete until we receive your payment (*details
below).
Divisions may reach capacity so register
early! See below to determine the right division for your child.
Registration deadline is February 1st (if paying by mail, then must be
postmarked by January 31st). Any registration received after February
1, 2015 is subject to a $10 late fee. All payments are due by no later
than February 28, 2015. Any registration for which payment has not been
received by February 28th will be deleted.
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 5/1/08- 4/30/11)
Beginner or Advanced T-ball
Cost: $40 + 2 hours volunteer time.
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.
*In an
effort to keep the T-ball teams to a manageable size, we are offering a
free T-ball registration for any child if his or her parent agrees to
coach a team (1 free T-ball player per family). Please note your T-ball
player’s name on your coaching application. This is on a first come,
first served basis. Those not initially selected will be placed on a
waiting list until all teams are formed.
For 6-8 year olds (born between 5/1/06 - 4/30/08)
Junior Rookie or Rookie
Cost: $65 + 2 hours volunteer time
**Mandatory Player Evaluation on February 28, 2015**
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.
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.
For 8-10 year olds (born between 5/1/04 - 4/30/06)
Minor League Cost: $80 + 2 hours volunteer time
**Mandatory Player Evaluation on February 28, 2015**
Minor: In the Minors, 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 whilecoaches encourage strategic thinking. There is an option to also participate on a Tournament Team at an additional cost.
For 10 - 12 year olds (born between 5/1/02 - 4/30/04)
Major League Cost: $80 + 2 hours volunteer time.
**Mandatory Player Evaluation on February 28, 2015**
Major: Players in the major league 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.
**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. Evaluation day
is set for Saturday, February 28th with March 1st serving as our rain
date. All Jr. Rookie, Rookie, Minor & Major players must attend**
Payment Options
PAY ONLINE: EZReg allows you to make an online payment when you register.
Monday, January 26th – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Charlottesville Catholic School only.
Tuesday, January 27th - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Agnor-Hurt, Woodbrook, Greer, Baker-Butler, & Broadus Wood Elementary schools
Wednesday, January 28th – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Covenant School, Hollymead & Stony Point Elementary Schools
Thursday, January 29th – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hollymead Elementary School ONLY
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. 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, 2015 and who will not be thirteen (13) years old before May 1, 2015, 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.
Please contact us at ncrlbaseball@gmail.com
if you have any questions or need more information.
