NORTHSIDE CAL RIPKEN & LANE BABE
RUTH BASEBALL
2017 Spring
Registration Information
Registration is now completely online and
it is very easy to do!
Divisions may reach
capacity so register early!
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 require 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 31st) for reduced fee.
We will accept registrations after February 1st if
space is available, but the fee for some divisions will be increased. All cash or check payments
are due by no later than January 31, 2017.
Any “pay in person” registration for which payment has not been received
by January 31st will be deleted from our online registration system.
Players ages 8-15 also have an option
to try out for a tournament/travel team at additional cost.
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.
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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 5/1/11- 4/30/14)
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.
For 6 - 8 year olds (born between 5/1/08 - 4/30/11)
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. Players typically spend only one season in
the Jr. Rookie League. If you have
played before in Jr. Rookie, choose Rookie.
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 25th.
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. **Mandatory
player evaluation on February 25th.
For
9 - 10 year olds (born
between 5/1/06- 4/30/08)
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. **Mandatory player evaluation on February 25th.
For 11 - 12 year olds
(born between 5/1/04 - 4/30/06)
Major: Players work to improve skills, teamwork and strategy.
Rules become more advanced to resemble adult league rules. **Mandatory player evaluation on February 25th.
Cost for Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor,
and Major Divisions
By February 1st: $80 +
2 hours volunteer/concessions stand work time
After February 1st: $115 + 2 hours volunteer/concessions stand
work time
For 13 - 15 year olds
(born between 5/1/01 - 4/30/04)
Northside Cal Ripken League and Lane
Babe Ruth League of Charlottesville are excited to announce our partnership to
help provide a quality baseball experience for players in our area. Signups will be handled through Northside’s
portal, and will follow the process outlined on this document.
Cost for Lane Babe Ruth League:
$130 +
volunteer/concession stand work 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 Saturday, February 25th , weather permitting (Inclement Weather
Date: 2/26/17)
All Jr. Rookie,
Rookie, Minor, Major, & 13-15 division 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
contact us at ncrlbaseball@gmail.com to arrange a pickup time with us.
PAY BY MAIL:
Checks should
be made payable to: Northside Cal Ripken League
(NCRL)
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 31st.
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, 2017 and who will not be
sixteen (16) years old before May 1, 2017. Northside Cal Ripken League’s
boundaries include anyone who lives 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. Lane Babe Ruth League’s boundaries include all
elementary schools listed above and all Nelson County Elementary schools.
Students who attend the Charlottesville City Schools of Burnley-Moran, Clark,
Greenbrier, Jackson-Via, Johnson & Venable are also included in Lane
League’s boundaries.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
The
Northside and Lane League Board of Directors strive to keep registration fees
as low as possible, making Northside & Lane Baseball the best deal in
town. Your registration fees help, but
don’t fully cover the costs associated with running our leagues. 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.
For more details about fields, practices, and number of
practices/games, visit the FAQ section of our website:
www.northsidecalripken.org
