LEAGUE NEWS
Smithfield Recreation Association
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WORK DAY A HUGE SUCCESS!
The weather cooperated and we had dozens of parents and kids on hand throughout the day to get Beale Park ready for the 2012 season. Thank you to ALL of the volunteers who showed up. Our facility continues to be one we can all be proud of. We look forward to seeing you at the ball field!
NEW BAT RULE
In a nut shell:
2 5/8” barrel bats are legal in all divisions of PONY Baseball. If a 2 5/8” bat is a -3, it must be BBCOR certified (stamped on the bat). Currently there is no testing protocol for -5, -7, -9, etc. They are legal.
2 ¼” barrel bats are legal in all divisions of PONY Baseball. They must have a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15 or less stamped on the bat. In addition the bat must be stamped “approved for play in PONY Baseball.”
2 ¾” barrel bats are illegal
Baseball Draft Postponed
Baseball Coaches and Parents,
Please be advised that the baseball draft has been postponed. Below are the new draft times.
Pony: Monday 2.20.12 @ 6:00pm
Bronco: Monday 2.20.12 @ 7:00pm
Mustang: Tuesday 2.21.12 @ 5:30pm
Pinto: Tuesday 2.21.12 @6:30pm
Shetland: Tuesday 2.21.12 @ 7:30pm
IMPORTANT DATES FOR MEMBERS
FEB. 20th - Baseball Draft Week!
MAR. 17th - Scrimmage Day
MAR. 17th - PITCH, HIT, & RUN COMPETITION This will be help in conjunction with Scrimmage Day. Boys and girls ages 7-14 can participate and it's FREE! Qualifiers advance to Sectional competition and compete for a chance to go to the National Finals! SRA has had 2 of our very own make it all the way to Nationals and last year, Jack Darden was the National Champion! You can be next. Check the website for more information soon and be sure to register!
ATTENTION FACEBOOK USERS!!
Did you know SRA now has a Facebook page? Find the Facebook link on the left side of this page below the menu. Make SRA your "Friend" and keep up with us through Facebook
Now... KIDS AND PARENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTE!! The Norfolk Tides recently published an article on their website announcing a contest to renovate 3 local little leagues in Hampton Roads. (See the article by clicking here Norfolk Tides Contest)
SRA President, Danny Hughes, submitted a proposal on behalf of Smithfield Recreation in hopes we would be considered as one of the lucky 3 chosen. But we need your help! Here's how it's going to work... the winners will be determined by fan vote through the Norfolk Tides Facebook page! Please keep checking the Norfolk Tides Facebook page and website for updates and information regarding the contest and voting as it is made available.
We need EVERY Facebook user to use the power of social media and let this news spread like wildfire. Kids, first YOU need to vote and then ask all of your Facebook "friends" to do the same. Parents...if you use Facebook, VOTE. But you can help by also emailing your friends, family and co-workers and asking them to help us out by taking just a couple of minutes to cast a vote for SRA. This is a unique opportunity and one we can't afford to miss out on. Let's all do our part and then some. Help get the word out!
Voting will begin on Feb. 27th so mark your calendars and go to the Norfolk Tides Facebook page to vote! Thanks in advance for your support!
SRA RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS
The Board of Directors recently acknowledged a select group of volunteers during the General Membership meeting which was held Saturday Jan. 28th. These were volunteers who were nominated for their outstanding efforts and contributions to SRA. The following individuals were recognized:
Rhett Franklin
Robby Hall
Mike McKenzie
There was one other individual whose efforts and contributions were extraordinary.
The Board of Directors proudly recognizes Ray Todd as the 2011 SRA Volunteer of the Year.
Thank you Ray, Rhett, Robby and Mike and thank you to ALL of our fantastic volunteers!
Sponsorships & Advertising - Interested in seeing your Logo on our Web Site?
If are interested in having your Logo displayed on the SRA Web Site and at Beale Park, contact any SRA Board Member to find out how you can become an SRA Sponsor. When advertising with SRA, you show that you support youth sports in our community. In addition, your business is exposed to hundreds and hundreds of families from Smithfield, Windsor, Surry, Holland, Suffolk, Nansmond River, just to name a few. So what are you waiting for? Contact SRA by sending an email to sra@smithfieldrec.org today!! We want to see your business' Logo on our site all year long!!
Who is SRA?
Smithfield Recreation Association (SRA) is a local non-profit organization that runs baseball and softball for children (ages 5-16) in and around the Smithfield area. We are not a part of IWC Parks and Recreation. We do not receive any funding from either the Town of Smithfield or Isle of Wight County. We do "borrow" some County/School fields, when available.
Beale Park resulted from a Land donation made by the late Carl M. Beale over 40 years ago. Through his generous donation and many volunteers and supporters over the years Beale Park has developed into the facility it is today.
SRAs' MISSION STATEMENT - To encourage, in all of the children who participate in our program, the development of sportsmanship, athletic skill, teamwork, self-reliance, self-discipline, and the ability to win graciously and to lose with dignity.
Upcoming Events
| Monday, Feb 27 | | NORFOLK TIDES FACEBOOK CONTEST VOTING BEGINS!! | 1:00pm | | | Uniform Order and Team Sponsor Deadline | | | Tuesday, Mar 6 | | MANDATORY UMPIRE TRAINING!! | 6:00pm | Beale Park - Field 1 | Thursday, Mar 8 | | Baseball Umpire Training | 6:00pm | | Tuesday, Mar 13 | | Softball Umpire Training | 6:00pm | | Thursday, Mar 15 | | Softball Testing | 6:00pm | | | Baseball Testing | 7:30pm | | Saturday, Mar 17 | | MLB Pitch, Hit, & Run Competition | | | | SRA Scrimmage Day | | | Saturday, Mar 24 | | OPENING DAY!!! | | | Saturday, Apr 7 | | Spring Break (No Game Scheduled) | | | Sunday, Apr 8 | | Spring Break (No Game Scheduled) | | | | EASTER SUNDAY | | | Monday, Apr 9 | | Spring Break (No Game Scheduled) | | | |
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For a complete calendar listing, click here!
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