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SPORTS


                         Sports/Leagues:  The third child (or   2017 GIRLS “FALL” SOFTBALL LEAGUE
                         more) in your household receives 50% off the   THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS LEAGUE IS TO ASSIST IN
                         regular price for selected sports leagues.   PLAYER DEVELOPMENT.
                         Children must be all registered for the same   The Sandwich Park District will be hosting a fall softball
                         activity. Please inquire at the front desk.  league  for  10U,  12U  and  14U  divisions  that  will  strictly
                                                              focus on development of players. This league will play on
                                                              four Sundays in September and October and offer each
                                                              team the opportunity to play in six games at Milestone
                                                              Park in Sandwich. Games will have a 1.5 hour limit imposed
                                                              and should be viewed as an opportunity for your girls to
                                                              play different positions, work with coaches on game situations  and,
                                                              most importantly learn and play under the rules of the divisions
                                                              (new rules for girls moving up a division). Overview of divisions
                                                              (and rules changes from lower division) are as follows:
                                                              10U: • Focus on skill development • Games will last 6 innings
                                                              or 1.5 hour time limit.
                                                              12U: • Develop pitchers from 40’ distance using 12” ball
                                                              (especially  important  for  girls  moving  up  from  10U)  •
                                                              Learn proper base running techniques and fundamental
                                                              development. Games will last either 7 innings or 1.5 hours
                                                              (whichever comes first) and will have a 5 run per inning
                                                              maximum.  Teach girls new to the age division infield fly
              USSSA Girls “C” Tourney                         and dropped third strike rule • Games will last either 7 innings
                                                              or 1.5 hours (whichever comes first) and will have a 7
                                                              run per inning maximum No standings or scores will be
                      June 3rd and 4th                        reported.
                                                              14U:  Develop pitchers  from 43’  distance using  12”  ball.
                          Milestone Park                      Teach girls new to the age division infield fly and drop
                 1375 N. Castle Road, Sandwich, IL.           third strike rule.  Games will last either 7 innings or 1.5
                                                              hours (whichever comes first) and will have a 7 run per
                       Concessions available!                 inning max).

        Games will start at 8 am and run until 8 pm. Teams    For out of town Teams: The cost for this program is $200 per
        participating are from local and regional areas. 10U,   team.  This includes one umpire per game, insurance and
        12U, and 14U teams will be competing for top honors   field maintenance. (Teams are not required to have their
        in this weekend long tournament.                      own insurance). Uniforms are up to the individual teams.
                                                              Each division will be limited to 6-8 teams so be sure to
        Bring your favorite chair, sit by the field and cheer the   sign up ASAP. Also, you want to sign up for the division
        girls onto victory.  For more information contact the   you will be playing for next season, not the current one.
        Sandwich Park District at 815-786-8044.               Out of town rosters are due to the Sandwich Park District
                                                              by August 25th. Expect to play 6-8 games depending on
                                                              number of teams including at least 2 double headers. If
                                                              girls do not have a team to play on the Sandwich Park
                                                              District will be accepting registration for all girls who want
                                                              to sign up. Any questions, call Sandwich Park District at
                                                              815-786-8044  or  Gary  Ford  at  815-790-1528  or
           The Softball Program Concession Stand will be      gantheboys@aol.com
           operated by parent volunteers throughout the       Out of town Teams: The cost for this program is $200.00 per team.
           season. If you would “love”  to volunteer, please
                  contact Jill Sexton 815-405-5900.           DEADLINE TO REGISTER–AUGUST 14th.
                                                              Fee: $25/$40 includes individual Sandwich jersey
                                                              Place: Milestone Park, 1375 N. Castle St.

                                                              *This program qualifies for a Family Discount.
                                                              Location:  Milestone Park
                                                              Coordinator:  Garland King   MIN/MAX:   9/100
                                                               Age  Day     Time     Date   Reg. By  R/NR Fee  Code #
                                                               10U  Su   12:00-2:00P  9/17-10/8  8/14  $25/40          130401-1
                                                               12U  Su   12:00-2:00P  9/17-10/8  8/14  $25/40          130401-2
                                                               14U  Su   12:00-2:00P  9/17-10/8  8/14  $25/40  130401-3

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