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2019 GLADSTONE JUNIOR BASEBALL

Registration and Tryout Information

Welcome to the 2019 Gladstone Junior Baseball season! As we prepare for the upcoming year we wanted to provide you with some important information and dates:

PLAYER SIGN-UPS:

You have two options for getting your child registered – in person or online. Access our online registration system at this page.

1.     In Person Sign-Ups:

Sunday Jan 13th, Saturday Jan 19th and Sunday Jan 27th.

 10:00 to 1:00pm at Kraxberger Middle School

2.     Online Sign-Ups:

·      You can register online at: www.gladstonejuniorbaseball.com. Deadline for Midget, Junior and Senior registration and payment is February 7, 2019.  (Rookie registration will continue through April.)

PLAYER GRADE DIVISIONS:

Grade divisions as specified by Junior Baseball Association of Oregon are as follows. Your child must be registered in the applicable grade for the 2018/2019 school year.                                                              

·     Rookies: Kindergarten, 1^st and 2^nd grade
Minors: 3^rd and 4^th grade
Juniors: 5^th and 6^th grade
Seniors: 7^th and 8^th grade

2019 PLAYER FEES:

We are happy to announce that we are keeping fees the same as last season. This is due in large part to the outstanding job our players, parents and families did with fundraising last season!

·      Senior Level - $140.00
·      Junior & Midget Levels - $125.00
·      Rookie Level - $50.00

*There is a $10 discount for each additional player within the same family. 

TRYOUT INFORMATION:

·      Sunday, February 10th, 2019 - Tryouts for Senior, Junior and Midget Levels. There are no tryouts for Rookies. 

·      Tryout Location - Gladstone High School (All-purpose field, gym and/or batting cages).

Each level will be required to attend only one of the two tryout sessions listed below on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Sessions will be on a first arrival basis, so when you check-in you will be assigned a number and placed in the appropriate time slot. You do not need to remain in line until your session after you check-in. For example, if you arrive at 9:00am for Minors but you are the 21^st player to sign in, your time slot will not be until 10:15am.  Parents must remain at the school with their child prior to and while they are taking part in tryouts. For safety reason parents will not be allowed in the batting cage and/or gym areas.   

         Minor Level (3^rd & 4^th Grade)

         Session #1 - 9:00am-10:00 am              

         Session #2 - 10:15am-11:15 pm

         Session #3 - 11:30am-12:30pm (this session will only be an option should we have more than 40 players)

         Junior Level (5^th & 6^th Grade)

         Session #1 - 1:15pm-2:15pm    

         Session #2 - 2:15pm-3:15pm

         Senior Level (7^th & 8^th Grade)

         Session #1 - 3:15pm-4:15pm    

         Session #2 - 4:15pm-5:15pm

All players are strongly encouraged to participate in tryouts to establish their skill and proficiency level. Tryouts are intended to allow placement of players on teams with players of similar ability. In addition to the coaches and board members evaluating players, there will also be independent evaluators at each session. A player is required to participate in tryouts to be considered for the American or Federal team in their division. 

More proficient and skilled players at all age levels are encouraged to try out for the Federal team in their division.  Players being considered for play at the Federal level may be asked to return for further evaluation. Rookie age players in 2^nd grade who wish to be considered to play at the Minor level need to participate in tryout evaluation.

Skill levels as specified by Junior Baseball Association of Oregon are as follows:
·  National Level:      Designated for less experienced or skilled players
·  American Level:    Designated for competitive, intermediate experienced or skilled players
·  Federal Level:        Designated for the most proficient and competitive players

About Gladstone Junior Baseball Association:

Gladstone Junior Baseball Association is a non-profit organization that is affiliated with Junior Baseball Organization of Oregon and is led by a Board of Directors.  With the help of coaches and parent volunteers, the Association is dedicated to providing our youth with the best possible baseball experience.  We are always looking for volunteers to assist with any aspect of the program.  If you have an interest in helping Gladstone Junior Baseball Association, please contact a board member via their email located under the “CONTACT INFO” tab at www.gladstonejuniorbaseball.com.

Thank you on behalf of the Board of Directors,

Jerry Conner

President - Gladstone Junior Baseball Association