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Jan, 2020

Spring 2020 Registration is OPEN!

Spring 2020 - Assessments for Minors and above to be held February 8, 2020 at 10 am at Mike Nine Field, the corner of 87th and SE Stephens (Check in at Snack Shack 15 mins before to get number), February 22, 2020 at 10 am and Sunday February 23 at 1pm.  All players Minors and above must attend one session for assessment to determine where player should be placed. Assessments are coach and manager led, last about 1 hour and player should come prepared to hit, catch, field and run.

Taborvilla LL invites all players, regardless of skill to register to play and our coaches and managers will determine the best place for your player to succeed!

Our program lasts from early March 2020 (practices begin) and opening ceremonies and game play will begin April 4, 2020. 

For Tee Ball- expect two (2) - 1 hour practices a week and once the season is open, two games a week and possibly a practice. This is dependent on the Coach, Manager, Team Parents and weather. We strive for 3 solid hours a week, be that a combination of practice and games. 

Practice Days are set after the first meeting with the coach, and the field availability. We understand that players may also be playing soccer, please note that in the comments if that is the case, and if you know the practice days we will try to accommodate to place your player on a team that practices the opposite days.

For Farm, Minors, Majors, and Intermediate - 2-3 practices a week preseason, once season starts (2) games a week and a practice - depending on the coach and team decision.

We provide Player Hat and Player Jersey - YOU MUST complete the sizing information. 

For Farm and above - Players are required to supply baseball pants (Coach will tell you which color/style) and plastic cleats. No metal Cleats. 

Players are welcome to purchase their own bat (must be USA Certified - look for certification on the bat- uncertified bats are not allowed for league game play) and personal helmet. 

Updated Official Rule as of Feb. 14, 2019 - The new USA Baseball bat standard (USABat), was developed by a USA Baseball committee of scientific experts. ... Either USABat Standard bats or BBCOR bats must be used at the Intermediate (50/70) Baseball and Junior League Baseball Divisions.

All male players are REQUIRED to wear cup protection at all practices and games. There are no exceptions. 

Discounts for volunteer positions - Team Coach, Assistant Coach, Manager, Snack Shack, Fields and Grounds, Umpire do provide discounts that will be refunded after volunteer participation. 
-For Umpire- Must attend training session for Umpire (lunch provided-free for volunteer) and successfully umpire (3) games. Questions, contact our UIC- Joe Ferguson -Main Line extension 07.
-Head Coach- $75 discount -provided 1/2 way through season. Must attend Positive Coaching Alliance Training, Umpire Training, First Aid Session, Online CDC Concussion Certification and successful background check completion.
-Assistant Coach- $50 discount - provided 1/2 way through season-Must attend Positive Coaching Alliance Training, (optional but desired-Umpire Training), First Aid Session, Online CDC Concussion Certification and successful background check completion.
-Team Parent- Must coordinate team snack schedule, end of season raffle basket, assist coach /manager with contacting parents etc. $25 discount -provided 1/2 way through season.
Team Manager- $40 discount- provided 1/2 way through season - Support Head Coach and manage dugout/ rescheduling games, other support activities. Must attend Positive Coaching Alliance Training, (desired but optional - Umpire Training), First Aid Session, Online CDC Concussion Certification and successful background check completion.
-Snack Shack Volunteer, Fields and Grounds Volunteer, Fundraising/Booster Support- Must participate in (3) activities- game shift in shack, mowing or weeding, painting or cleaning, calling sponsors or other support activities- $25 discount -provided 1/2 way through season or at the completion of satisfying requirements. Must pass background check.

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