January is the time to sign up for Gravette baseball, softball teams

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

— Even though it’s winter and “the weather outside is sometimes frightful," youth interested in participating in the spring baseball and softball programs in the Gravette area are reminded January is the month to sign up.

Debbie Skinner provides the following information and reminds readers that registration for the programs is open through the end of January for ball players, ages 4 to 18, at www.leaguelineup.com/ gravette. In-person registration sites will be open at the Gravette Middle School gym from 9 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, and at theArvest Bank Conference Room from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31.

Fees are: Boys 4-12, $35; Boys 13-15, $75; Boys 16-18, $100; Girls 4-12, $35; and Girls 13-16, $50. Family discounts and scholarships are available.

Players not signed up by Jan. 31 will pay a $10 late fee and cannot be guaranteed a spot on a team.

Travel Teams

Any players interested in trying out for Gravette League Travel Teams should contact the following board members by Jan. 15: 7-year-old Baseball, Tim Betz, 270-9942; 8-yearold Baseball, Tony Kildow, 787-0250; 11-12-year-old Baseball, Kevin Cole, 871-1365; 6U-8U Softball, Bill Romine, 640-4588; 10U Softball, Jerel Ellis, 531-3416; and 12U Softball, Tony Kildow, 787-0250.

Those playing on the travel teams will also play on their league teams.

Tryouts will be held in January, so contacting coaches as soon as possible is advised.

Volunteer Coaches

Veteran coaches and new volunteers are needed. The only requirements are to love working with kids and knowledge of baseball or softball.

The Gravette Youth Baseball/Softball organization is a great place to serve your community and share your love of the sport withchildren. Whether wanting to coach or having years of experience, there is a place for you. Mentor coaches will help you get started in one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences you can have.

Application forms are online at www.leaguelineup.com/gravette or may be obtained by calling Tony Kildow for more information, 787-0250.

Umpire Applications

The League will be accepting applications for umpire positions until Jan. 31. Experienced umpires and people wanting to get started are encouraged to apply. Applicants may sign up at www.leaguelineup.com/gravette.

News, Pages 2 on 01/09/2013