Hello Steamboat Baseball Families,
We are excited for the 2023 Steamboat Youth Baseball season to begin! We wanted to share with you important dates along with a recap of some of the information that was shared at the parent meeting.
COACHES NEEDED
- Tball: We need 7 more Head Coaches
- Rookie: We need 3 more Head Coaches
- Minors: We need 4 more Head Coaches
- Majors: We need 2 more Head Coaches
- Prospect: We need 1-2 Assistant Coaches
Please register to be a head coach. There are a lot of assistant coaches, but without a head coach we can't draft or form teams.
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, May 12th - Coaches Pitching Clinic
Recommended for all coaches
- 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Emerald Field
Brandon Kolb will be hosting a pitching clinic for coaches to teach the fundamentals of pitching and proper throwing progressions. We encourage all coaches to come out and learn from a former MLB pitcher.
Monday & Tuesday, May 15th & 16th - Player Evaluations
Mandatory for all Rookie, Minor or Major players!
Please sign up here for a 15 minute player evaluation time slot at Emerald Field. Each player will catch 3 pop flys, field 3 ground balls and throw to first, and hit 5 balls off the pitching machine.
Thursday, May 18th - Draft for Rookies, Minors and Majors
Friday, May 19th - Teams Announced
Saturday, May 20th - Field Cleanup Day & Gear Exchange
Help us get Emerald Field ready for the season. Come ready to rake, pull weeds, sort equipment, etc., for as short or long as you would like. The whole family is invited! 9am to Noon. We will notify everyone if this gets delayed due to weather.
Also, don't forget to bring any old gear that your player has outgrown. There are many younger players who would be excited to get their gear!
Monday, May 22nd - Practices starts for Rookies, Minors, Majors and Prospects
Coaches will be emailing out specific practices dates/times. Games start one week later.
Monday, June 5th - Practice starts for T-Ball
Coaches will be emailing out specific practice dates/times. Games start one week later.
Thursday, June 15th - Summer Sizzle Celebration & Team Photos!
We are pushing back our opening day celebration this year to ensure we don't get snowed out again! Join us for a great season kickoff from 4-7pm. There will be food, fun, a star-spangled national anthem, raffle prizes and more! All players are expected to attend to have their team photo taken. Coaches will reach out with specific times for the team photos.
July 17-31 - End of Season Tournament
All Rookie, Minor and Major teams will compete in a playoff bracket with the Championship games set for Monday, July 31. Please plan on coming out to cheer for these teams as they battle it out to be League Champions!
UMPIRES NEEDED
Have a teenage who wants to Umpire? - If you would like to be an umpire for the 2022 season or have questions, please contact Gary Engle at 970-846-1322 or [email protected]. No experience necessary. Open to ages 11+ with flexible schedule and great pay! We will train you.
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