SLYB News & Updates - 1/31/2012

SLYB DAY @ DICK'S SPORTING GOODS:

February 18 from 10AM to 3PM is SLYB Day at the Fayette Mall Dick's Sporting Goods. Every member of SLYB attending this event will receive a baseball/softball team packet with discount coupons for baseball equipment. In addition to the team packet discounts, you will receive an additional 15% off your entire purchase on that day. Please bring this letter with you to the event. You must present it at the register to receive your discount. We hope that you will take advantage of this team shopping event, so your baseball/softball team can enjoy our best products at a great savings! 

South_Lexington_BaseballShopDaysLetter_Baseball1.pdf

http://app.dcsg.com/couponsheet/?s=5832

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2012 Spring Registration:

Register Now 

• Major League - players must be between 9 and 12 years as of 4/30/2012
• Registration Fee $180 & $25 Concession Buyout. See below for additional information. 
• February 25 - registration deadline for returning Major League players.
• February 26 - registration deadline for those wanting to try-out for the Major League draft - see Evaluations section below for details.
• Major/Minor Evaluations will be February 25 & 26 - Time and location TBD.
• Minor League - players must be between 9 and 12 years as of 4/30/2012
• Registration Fee $140 & $25 Concession Buyout. See below for additional information.
• Registration Fee includes shirt, pants and hat.
• February 26 - registration deadline for returning Minor League players.  Any registrations after this date will be used to fill open Minor League spots on a first-come first serve basis.
• Major/Minor Evaluations will be February 25 & 26 - Time and location TBD.
• Rookie League - players must be between 7 and 8 years as of 4/30/2012
• Registration Fee $105 & $25 Concession Buyout. See below for additional information.
• Registration Fee includes shirt, pants, and hat.
• Rookie Evaluations will be on March 3 @ Champions from 1-5PM.  There is no guarantee of team placement.
• T-Ball League - players must be between 4 and 6 years as of 4/30/2012
• Registration Fee $85 & $25 Concession Buyout. See below for additional information.
• Registration Fee includes shirt, pants, and hat.
• Tee ball players will be placed on teams rather than go through evaluation.  There is no guarantee of team placement.  Due to feedback from parents and coaches, we are exploring the potential of having 4 years olds play in a separate "wee ball" league instead of playing with 5 and 6 year olds. More information to come after reviewing the number of 4-6 year olds who register.
• Every league is tentatively scheduled to play their first game the week of April 9, 2012.

SLYB Board of Directors voted to implement the following due to changes outside our control:

• Anyone wanting to work in the concession stand must now obtain a Food Handler Permit.  Food Handler Testing consists of viewing a 15 minute food safety video and completion of a short test.  Testing is offered Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:00PM at the Environmental Health Office located at 804 Newtown Circle.  Permit cost is $10 and is good for 3 years.  Call (859) 231-9791 X245 for more information.
• Due to the Food Handler Permit requirement, a concession buyout of ($25) is now payable at the time of registration.  This buyout will replace the concession work requirement for each family and buyout process which was between $40-$50 per player.  Those who want to work can still do so but must have a valid Food Handler Permit and pay the concession buyout during registration.  More details on how to sign-up to work concessions will be provided later.
• A reduction in LFUCG's Parks and Recreation Budget for field preparation supplies (quick-dry, marking dust, etc) resulted in the need to raise registration fees across all leagues by $5.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail us at slyb@insightbb.com

Frequently Asked Questions:

Who has to attend the Major & Minor evaluations?

All 9, 10, 11, & 12 year olds not currently assigned to a Minor or Major League team must attend an evaluation for the Major & Minor Leagues.  Also, it is recommended that Minor League players interested in playing in the Major League attend the evaluations. Those players not drafted by a Major League team will be drafted by a Minor League team unless already drafted by a Minor League team.

If my son/daughter wants to try out of Major League, which fee should I pay? 

We suggest the Minor League fee be paid initially.  If the player is drafted for the Major League, the difference between Major and Minor League fees will be collected at that time.

Can I request my child be placed with a specific coach or on a particular team in Tee-Ball or Rookie Leagues?

There is no guarantee for player placement.  This allows teams to be balanced.

Is there a family child discount?

Yes.  When registering on-line, there is a discount of $10 off one player's fee if more than 1 child is playing in the league.

My child is a returning player to the Rookie League this year.  Does he/she have to attend the evaluation?

Yes, returning Rookie League players must go through evaluation.  This allows teams to be balanced.

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Boundary Change - Woodford County Residents

Due to recent changes within Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken's Districts, Woodford County residents must play in Woodford County's Cal Ripken League.  Woodford County's Cal Ripken contact is AJ Kelty @ 494-8327.  However, any player from Woodford County that played last year in SLYB is eligible to continue playing at SLYB.  Additionally, returning players' siblings are also eligible to play at SLYB.  If you have a question or concern about your eligibility, please send an email to slyb@insightbb.com. 

Are you or your company interested in becoming a Sponsor of SLYB?  Maybe you would just like some details about our sponsorship program?  If so, please email us at slyb@insightbb.com to receive information.  

CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL DIVISION:
To follow up our previous correspondence and information posted on the Babe Ruth League website, this correspondence provides details on all baseball bats approved by Babe Ruth League, Inc. for 2012 local league and tournament play.

Bat may not exceed 33”in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 ¼” in diameter. Only 2 ¼” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed. Wood 2 ¼” barrel bats are allowed.

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SLYB attempts to keep the membership abreast of news about current events as well as news about former players, managers, coaches and members. We always welcome hearing from you and the best way to contact us with your news is by emailing us at slyb@insightbb.com.