Things to Remember!

Well, we have our second practice under our belt. The boys are looking good and having fun! Thanks to those parents who have given permission for photos to be posted. I will get those photos uploaded quickly for you to start enjoying! And thanks to those moms who have already volunteered to help me out. I really appreciate it.

I thought I would put together a list of pointers for everyone - just as a help to those of us (myself included) who don't know a lot about baseball. First, I cannot stress enough how important it is to read the rules for the Pinto League and also to take the time to go over them with your son. Here is the link: http://lafayetteyouthbaseball.org/pdfs/2008PintoRules.pdf. I will post this as a link on the sidebar, as well. If you have questions that you would like to have clarified, please ask Coach Tom or Coach Mac.

Now, a few things to remember:

1. Please plan to arrive at the field 15 - 30 minutes early for each game. This gives the boys a quick warm up and allows the coaches and I to get the game and dugout organized before the game begins.

2. On the game schedule I have marked "H" or "V" denoting whether our team is the home or visiting team. If we are the home team we take the dugout on the 3rd baseline and we will bat 2nd. These are always questions that are asked!

3. I have also denoted whether we are playing on Field 1 or Field 2. This is the number after the H or V. Field 1 is the field closer to the parking lot. Field 2 is closer to the playground.

4. Please be sure to bring your son something to drink - some kind of sports drink or water. This is important to help the boys get through the game. That sun is extremely hot and tiresome for them! Coach Mac told me today that they have drink bottles to hand out, so don't go buy a new one!

5. It is a good idea to use a permanent marker to put your son's name on his bat, glove, batting gloves, drink bottle and helmet if he has one. Many things look similar and this helps eliminate confusion. At each game, we will have a plastic tub with each boy's name on it. He will be responsible for putting his belongings in his tub during the game.

6. I will be passing around a snack schedule. It's nice to give the boys a cold drink and a munchie after a long game. We have 13 players on the roster, so please bring enough for everyone. If this is too much of a burden for anyone, please don't feel any pressure - just don't sign up - and don't feel bad about it. Some ideas: capri suns or other boxed drinks, rice krispie treats, cookies, granola bars, packaged crackers, fruit, etc. Homemade snacks are ok, too, and cheaper!

OK, now on to the slide show of the first two practices . . .