Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Youth Baseball registration will be in full swing from February 1-28, 2010. Age Divisions:
- T-ball 6 & Under not 7 before May 1
- Coach Pitch 8 & Under not 9 before May 1
- Player Pitch 10 & Under not 11 before May 1
- Player Pitch 12 & Under not 13 before May
- Player Pitch 14 & Under not 15 before May 1
Register online at www.parkandrec.com, click Eparks, then Program Registration, and search under the appropriate age group for baseball. Or register by phone at 311 or visit your local recreation center to register in person. Space is limited, so register soon!
Girls and boys ages 4-14 are eligible to register for these "recreational" teams. (Not all centers will have teams for all ages). Cost is $55 per participant and $375 per team. This program includes a uniform and participation trophy, plus an end of season tournaments for some age groups for individual only .
Practices begin the third week in March once a week and the games will be played at various Mecklenburg County parks on Saturdays. The first game is scheduled to begin April 17, 2010.
Volunteer coaches are needed. For further information contact the league coordinator Marquisha Clayburn at Marquisha.Clayburnj@mecklenburgcountync.gov or 704-552-8213.
Park and Rec Facilities with Baseball Fields
► Bryant Park, 1701 West Morehead Street
► Freedom Park, 1900 East Boulevard
► Greenville Park, 1330 Spring Street
► Independence Park, 300 Hawthorne Lane
► Midwood Park, 2100 Wilhelmina Avenue
► Nevin Community Park, 6000 Statesville Road
► Olde Providence Park (at Olde Providence School), 3800 Rea Road
► Park Road Park, 6220 Park Road
► Randolph Road Park, 201 Billingsley Road
► Ramblewood Park, 10200 Nations Ford Road
► Sugaw Creek Park, 943 West Sugar Creek Road