knightstown optimist baseball and softball
KNIGHTSTOWN YOUTH SPORTS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL We are offering online registration this year! Through our web page you’ll be able to keep up with schedules, team standings, announcements, and more! Check us out at www.knightstownyouthsportsinc.com and on Facebook. We’re also very excited to be completing batting cages, warning tracks, additional parking, and field improvements as soon as the weather breaks! If you are able to use a credit/debit card for your registration payment, you may register online any time. If you need to pay with cash/check or make special payment arrangements, please plan to attend one of our open registration events at the Knightstown Elementary School:
Saturday February 13th Saturday February 20th
2pm – 4pm 12pm – 2pm
Wednesday February 24th Saturday February 27th
6:30pm – 8:00pm 3pm – 5pm
Player Registration Boys Leagues (ages as of May 1st this year): T-Ball: Ages 3-4 & Juniors: Ages 5-6 $50 early bird if registered by March 1st, $70 after March 1st Rookie: Ages 7-8 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Minors: Ages 9-10 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Majors: Ages 11-12 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Girls Leagues (ages as of May 1st this year): Pee Wee: Ages 4-5 $50 early bird if registered by March 1st, $70 after March 1st Juniors: Ages 6-8 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Minors: Ages 9-11 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Majors: Ages 12-14 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Seniors: Ages 15-17 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Family maximum of $150 for three or more players in the same family, living in the same household. New For 2016: If your child participated in the league during the 2015 season and refers a friend or family member at your child’s age group or older, and the referred player was not a participant last year, both players will receive a $25 discount off the FULL price registration fee. Discount will be reimbursed after verification of player’s eligibility. Players registered after March 8th will not receive a shirt until the league has enough late sign ups to offset the cost of additional shipping charges for uniforms. Shirts are not guaranteed for players registered after March 8th. Players must register for the league that coincides with their age group. All exceptions must be approved by the League Board. Players requesting to be moved up a league, or stay down a league, must try out in the age group they are requesting to play in. The League Board will make decisions based on the ability of the player and in the best interest of the league. Players in the Boys Juniors/Girls Pee-wee age ranges that request to move up to Boys Rookie/Girls Juniors will be responsible for the additional registration fees ($10) associated with the higher levels, if the board approves the request.
Boys Sunday Showcase
In addition to the Rec League, there is also a Boys Sunday Showcase league for 8U, 10U, and 12U. Players must also play in the Rec League to be eligible. Participants in the Sunday Showcase League must try out and be selected for the teams. Players/families must be willing to travel for some Sunday games (typically double-headers starting 1:00pm or later) as well as participate in local practices during the week. Tryouts will be accomplished concurrently with Rec League evaluations. Players must attend tryouts to be considered for the Sunday Showcase teams. Fees for participation in this league will be $60 (in addition to Rec League fees), to be collected upon being selected for a team. Please remember that it is possible for a player to not make a team as this is a more competitive environment. More information regarding the schedule will be available in April. Please note that this is a voluntary program which does not guarantee equal playing time for all players. There will be home games as well as travel games. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions regarding registration or the baseball/softball programs.
Saturday February 13th Saturday February 20th
2pm – 4pm 12pm – 2pm
Wednesday February 24th Saturday February 27th
6:30pm – 8:00pm 3pm – 5pm
Player Registration Boys Leagues (ages as of May 1st this year): T-Ball: Ages 3-4 & Juniors: Ages 5-6 $50 early bird if registered by March 1st, $70 after March 1st Rookie: Ages 7-8 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Minors: Ages 9-10 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Majors: Ages 11-12 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Girls Leagues (ages as of May 1st this year): Pee Wee: Ages 4-5 $50 early bird if registered by March 1st, $70 after March 1st Juniors: Ages 6-8 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Minors: Ages 9-11 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Majors: Ages 12-14 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Seniors: Ages 15-17 $60 early bird if registered by March 1st, $80 after March 1st Family maximum of $150 for three or more players in the same family, living in the same household. New For 2016: If your child participated in the league during the 2015 season and refers a friend or family member at your child’s age group or older, and the referred player was not a participant last year, both players will receive a $25 discount off the FULL price registration fee. Discount will be reimbursed after verification of player’s eligibility. Players registered after March 8th will not receive a shirt until the league has enough late sign ups to offset the cost of additional shipping charges for uniforms. Shirts are not guaranteed for players registered after March 8th. Players must register for the league that coincides with their age group. All exceptions must be approved by the League Board. Players requesting to be moved up a league, or stay down a league, must try out in the age group they are requesting to play in. The League Board will make decisions based on the ability of the player and in the best interest of the league. Players in the Boys Juniors/Girls Pee-wee age ranges that request to move up to Boys Rookie/Girls Juniors will be responsible for the additional registration fees ($10) associated with the higher levels, if the board approves the request.
Boys Sunday Showcase
In addition to the Rec League, there is also a Boys Sunday Showcase league for 8U, 10U, and 12U. Players must also play in the Rec League to be eligible. Participants in the Sunday Showcase League must try out and be selected for the teams. Players/families must be willing to travel for some Sunday games (typically double-headers starting 1:00pm or later) as well as participate in local practices during the week. Tryouts will be accomplished concurrently with Rec League evaluations. Players must attend tryouts to be considered for the Sunday Showcase teams. Fees for participation in this league will be $60 (in addition to Rec League fees), to be collected upon being selected for a team. Please remember that it is possible for a player to not make a team as this is a more competitive environment. More information regarding the schedule will be available in April. Please note that this is a voluntary program which does not guarantee equal playing time for all players. There will be home games as well as travel games. Please contact us at [email protected] with any questions regarding registration or the baseball/softball programs.
