We were able to reschedule the Make-up Picture Day that was previously cancelled due to the weather. We'll be doing Make-Up Picture Day this Saturday, 5/16! The weather forecast looks great, so we shouldn't have any problems. 

 

The photographer will arrive at VES around 9:30AM and then set up. Once he is set up, feel free to come over if you would like pictures. The order form has been attached to this email. There will also be order forms available at the picture table. 

 

If any team wants to take another team photo due to a large number of absences the first picture day,  they should come to the tent at any time during their game. Individual photos will be taken at any time until 10:30-11.

 

Please note that the photographer will not be traveling to Swift Road Town Park. For those playing there who may want photos, please plan accordingly so you can stop by VES before your game. 

 

Opening Day for our 2026 season is this Saturday, 4/25!! We are very excited to see everyone out there playing and having fun! Please see the notes and reminders below regarding our season. 

• T-Ball games begin at 9AM and Big Sticks/Minors games begin at 10:30AM
• The season schedules can be found on our website by clicking the link below. Simply choose your division and team from the drop down menu.
• https://www.leaguelineup.com/schedules.asp?url=nskiwanis
• The schedule also has the field where the teams will be playing.
• Additional information about the season can be found on our website as well.

• Your players' coaches will be handing out the team shirts and hats on Opening Day. 
• If games are cancelled due to the weather, shirts and hats will be distributed on the next game day

• We do not require specific baseball pants, but pants are required by all players (no shorts). If a player has shorts on, they will not be able to play until they have the proper attire on. 

• Cleats are not required, but recommended. No worries if you do not have them. 

• Please consider helping out the team coach where needed throughout the season. 

• The Snack Shack will be closed this season until important repairs and upgrades are made to it. We do plan on having a Kiwanis Representative available at VES just in case ice packs or additional equipment are needed. 

• Be sure to like New Scotland Kiwanis on Facebook. We will be posting any game postponements/cancellations on our page throughout the season. 
• Unfortunately, it looks like rain is in the forecast for Saturday, so please be sure to check your email before heading over to the game. Let's hope the rain stays away! 

 

Thank you again for signing up to play in our 2026 Kiwanis Baseball season! We hope everyone has a great time playing some baseball! Please reach out to us if you ever have any questions, concerns, or comments. 

 

 

Our Baseball season is almost here!! We cannot wait to see the players out on the field having fun! 

 

All team rosters have been sent to the respective coaches. If you have not heard from your coach by Tuesday, 4/7, please let us know by replying to this email. Please remember that this program is all volunteer based, so our coaches have other commitments that may keep them busy. Please see below for some additional notes regarding the upcoming season. 

 

• Season schedules for every division and team have been posted to our website. You can go to the New Scotland Kiwanis Baseball website and hover over schedules at the top. From there, you can choose schedules and then select the appropriate division/team. The website will always have the most up to date information regarding schedules. 

• Throughout the season, our coaches are going to ask for parent volunteers from their teams. If you see a need, please offer and volunteer to fill that need. Whether it be helping on the field or with the batting lineup, volunteers are always welcome! 
• Some of our teams only have one coach due to lack of volunteers. If you are part of that team, please offer to help the coach! 
• Our Snack Shack will be undergoing important repairs during our season. Due to this, the Snack Shack will be closed. We will have a Kiwanis Representative present at all games just in case equipment, ice pack, etc. are needed.

• On game days, please ONLY PARK IN THE LOT ACROSS THE BRIDGE. Do not park in front of the school, beside the school, or in the small back lot near the basketball courts.

• Weather related cancellations, postponements, or other game day announcements will be handled by New Scotland Kiwanis and communicated via email and social media. We do our best to get information out as soon as possible. 

 

• Opening Day will be Saturday, 4/25. Games will be played on Opening Day. As long as the order is ready, all players and coaches will receive their team shirts/hats. 

• All games are played at Voorheesville Elementary School with the exception of Minors Division games. 

• Before the season starts, please head to our website and review the various documents linked on the homepage. We have the parents/coaches code of conduct and the rules for each division available for you to read through. 

• T-Ball games will be played on Mondays at 6PM and Saturdays at 9AM. 

• Big Sticks games will be played on Wednesdays at 6PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM
• We have enough players to create 3 Big Sticks games this year
• Since we have three teams this year, two teams will play a game on game day and the other team will hold a practice. The schedule will rotate throughout the season.

• Minors Division games will be played on Wednesdays at 6PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM. Additional Minors details are below:

• We will be able to have 3 Minors teams this year
• Minors games are held at Swift Road Town park and/or the VES fields. Most will be held at the Swift Road Town Park. Schedules will be posted on our website as soon as possible.
• Since we have three teams this year, two teams will play a game on game day and the other team will hold a practice. The schedule will rotate throughout the season
• Catchers equipment will be used this year if there are enough players. If not, a coach can catch.
• Kids can pitch mid-way through the season for 1/2 a game or as agreed to between coaches.
• Strikes are called and outs are counted.

• Helmets will be shared this year. If you have your own helmet, you are more than welcome to use it. 

• Our season ends on Saturday, June 13th. 

 

 

Before the season starts, please like "New Scotland Kiwanis" on Facebook. We will post information there, send emails, and also post to our website homepage for any schedule changes/ game cancellations.