Optimist Major League Baseball  (7th-9th Grade Boys)

(8th/9th graders only eligible if not participating on high school team)

 

Players from any city are welcome to participate. This program is designed for all interested players in the eligible grades. All new players to this league must attend the try-out session. All players participating in try-outs will be selected by a Major League team. Team practices typically begin in late April at either Danes or Tibbitts. League play begins May 27th. League play consists of approximately 28 games usually played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with occasional Monday evening games. A league tournament concludes the program on July 13th. Each player receives a full Major League replica uniform. Coaches will set individual teams practices. Carpools will not be accommodated. Basic instruction on the fundamental skills of the game and sportsmanship is given through the course of the program by volunteer coaches.

Registration Begins:  February 25, 2008

Registration Deadline:  April 4, 2008

Fee:  $60 (includes full team uniform)

Program #:  1000.110

 

Tryouts: 

   Saturday, April 12, 2008

   Noon - 2:00 p.m.

   Cedar River Youth Sports Complex

 

Uniform Distribution Night:

   Wednesday, April 23, 2008

   5:30 p.m.

   Central Middle School

 

2008 ML Baseball League Rules (PDF)

                                                                                           

Standings:

   2008     2007     2006

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