BELOW IS THE SCHEDULE AND FORMAT.
PLEASE ADHERE TO THE LISTED SCHEDULE.
SKILLS COMPETITION FORMATWEDNESDAY, July 16th
· SKILLS COMPETITION SCHEDULE:
-ORIOLES PLAYERS ONLY ON FIELD1
-CUBS PLAYERS ONLY ON FIELD 2
6:00 to 6:45.
-RED SOX PLAYERS ONLY ON FIELD 1
-DODGERS PLAYERS ONLY ON FIELD 2
6:45 to 7:15
-YANKEES PLAYERS ONLY ON FIELD 1
-METS PLAYERS ONLY ON FIELD 2
7:30 to 8:15
· HITTING PORTION:
Each child will be allowed 5 contact hits or, 10 Swings Maximum (each foul ball counts as a swing), whichever comes first. Points for this portion will be awarded based on the grid in which the FAIR ball comes to rest. Each child may choose any ADULT pitcher they choose, or an adult pitcher will be provided.
· RUNNING PORTION:
Each child will run the bases once. A ONE SECOND PENALTY will be assessed for each base not touched. Points for this portion will be based on each child's timed run.
· THROWING PORTION:
Each child will be given FIVE throws. Points for this portion will be awarded based on the target in which the thrown ball passes through. Distances from the targets will be based on League age and children MUST remain behind the respective line for the duration of all their throws, A 5 POINT PENALTY will be assessed for crossing the line for each throw.
TOTAL point values for all three portions will be awarded based on the number of participants per age/gender group - for example, if 30 children participate in that group, the child with the best score will be awarded 30 points, the child with the next best score 29 points, etc.
*Uniforms are NOT REQUIRED.
*Children will only be scored against children of their own League Age and gender.
There will be 2 total points’ winners, 1 male and 1 female for each of the five age groups: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 with age being determined by this year’s League Age.*THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT. This event is only open to rostered children currently participating in our program.
*PLEASE COMMUNICATE THIS EMAIL WITH EVERYONE ON YOUR TEAM THAT MAY NOT HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS.
If you have any questions, please call Tony at (315) 252-0103 or Kari at (315) 383-5018
THANKS,
