There are a few important things that we would like to update everyone on:

1. In order to assist with coaching at winter workouts, you must have your clearances on file and approved with the board. If your clearances are expired or missing, you will be required to become compliant prior to being admitted into the gym. Additionally, if you were previously with Spring Grove Little League, you may email Lynn Harner at [email protected] and she can provide you with your clearances; if they are on file and current. Please note she cannot directly hand them over to SGBA.  Please email all clearances to [email protected].  Just a reminder that if there is a criminal record, you are required to provide the pages detailing the record.  If you need to obtain/update your clearances, you may use the following links:

           https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home

https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp     

2. Registration is now open! Please register for Spring ball at www.springgrovebaseball.com . Registration will be closing on March 1^st for 8, 10, and 12U. All other divisions; T-ball, 14, 16, and 19U are March 15th. Late registrations will be wait-listed until availability can be determined. Late registrations are not guaranteed to be accepted.

3. Former Little League players- There are no bat restrictions. Swing what you bring!  Incoming Legion players- wooden bats are required. This will be explained in more detail as practices unfold.

4. Winter Workouts: The tentative schedule is as follows (All practices are at the Spring Grove Tech Center:

·         January 6 - 8U 6:00-7:30pm; 14U 7:30-9:00pm

·         January 13 - 10U 6:00-7:30pm; 16U 7:30-9:00pm

·         January 27 - 12U 6:00-7:30pm; 19U 7:30-9:00pm

·   February 3 - 8U 6:00-7:30pm; 14U 7:30-9:00pm

·         February 10 - 10U 6:00-7:30 pm; 16U 7:30-9:00pm

·         February 24 – 12U 6:00-7:30; 19U 7:30-9:00pm

·         January 7, January 21, February 4, and February 18 will be pitchers and catchers only.

o   6:00-7:00pm   8U/10U

o   7:00-8:00pm   12U/14U

o   8:00-9:00pm   16U/19

*Again, times for divisions are tentative and are subject to change*

5.      Each player will be assessed and given a score. Assessments will be conducted by the Player Agent, Josh Fishel and coaches; for all divisions with the exception of Legion. These scores will be used to assist in determining team placement. Coaches will not be permitted to assess players in their own division. For Legion, the York College will be providing players to assist with assessments. The tentative assessment schedule is as follows:

·         April 5^th - Jr. & Sr. Legion. This date is firm

·         March 14^th – All other divisions

·         March 21^st- rain date for March 14^th

Players that are unable to make an assessment should reach out to Josh Fishel to see if any exceptions or arrangements can be made. Josh can be contacted at playerdevelopment@springgrovebaseball.com

*Please note that parents that are not coaching will not be permitted in the gym during workouts or assessments. Players that have not yet registered will not be able to attend winter workouts*

We are very excited for the inaugural season for the Spring Grove Baseball Association to begin! If you have any questions regarding this communication, please feel free to email [email protected].

See you soon!!!

Spring Grove Baseball Association