12 April 2009
Parents: Important Grading information
17/04/09 09:02
The mandatory grading for Carrollton 9-10 baseball is scheduled as follows:
· Sun, April 1 1:00pm A-M Field A Riverview
· Tues., April 3 6:00pm N-S Field A Riverview
· Wed., April 4 6:00pm T-Z Field A Riverview
Players must be registered in order to grade.
What will happen at grading? The boys will be lined up for basic fielding and batting drills so that coaches and the league coordinators may assess skills. The boys should play to the best of their ability.
How long will it take? A long time. Each of the approximately 180+ kids will be put through the grading process individually. All of the coaches and coordinators will be there for EVERY grading session. Please be patient. The process has proven over time to create more evenly matched teams and a better baseball experience over the course of the summer.
Any tips on saving time? The line is first come, first served and every child that shows will be graded. The Sunday session will take 4+ hours, and some found success last year by arriving significantly later on Sunday and getting at the back of the diminishing line. Be careful though, once there are no more kids in line grading is over. Once your child has completed grading, we ask that you please leave the field.
What should I bring? All kids should bring their gloves. If your son has a batting helmet of his own he may bring it, but he must have his equipment with him in the line. The concession stand will be open for all sessions. Lawn chairs and patience wouldn’t hurt either. We will supply a selection of bats…WE WILL NOT ALLOW 180+ KIDS TO STAND IN LINE WITH BATS. This is a safety issue and there will be no exceptions.
What shouldn’t I bring? Do not bring your son’s own BAT and absolutely no BATTING GLOVES or anything else that will slow the process. Sorry, no exceptions and failure to comply will force us to put kids to the back of the line.
What should the boys wear? Comfortable clothes for baseball…cleats if you have them…don’t forget a baseball cap.
Will there be a make-up? Yes, there will be one limited make-up grading, but also consider any of the regular grading sessions if your child's name-specified session is a problem.
I have two children in the league. Will they be on the same team? Yes, brothers are drafted together and assigned to the same team unless it is specifically requested that they NOT be put together.
My son has a favorite coach or friends with whom he would like to be paired. How do I handle this? Carrollton 9-10s are a graded and drafted league. We cannot consider or honor these requests.
May I show up at a different grading day than the one scheduled for me? Yes, you may show up at a different grading day and no prior approval is required.
I have questions, to whom should I address? The 3 league coordinators are Kevin Marks, Wes Thomas, and Michael Walshe. Their contact info may be found below.
When will I be informed of team assignments? Teams will be assigned after Easter. You will get an initial contact from your head coach shortly thereafter. We look forward to a great season and an organized grading.
Wes Thomas 416-1314 cell
Kevin Marks 913-0648 office
Michael Walshe 914-3897 cell 593-0881 office
· Sun, April 1 1:00pm A-M Field A Riverview
· Tues., April 3 6:00pm N-S Field A Riverview
· Wed., April 4 6:00pm T-Z Field A Riverview
Players must be registered in order to grade.
What will happen at grading? The boys will be lined up for basic fielding and batting drills so that coaches and the league coordinators may assess skills. The boys should play to the best of their ability.
How long will it take? A long time. Each of the approximately 180+ kids will be put through the grading process individually. All of the coaches and coordinators will be there for EVERY grading session. Please be patient. The process has proven over time to create more evenly matched teams and a better baseball experience over the course of the summer.
Any tips on saving time? The line is first come, first served and every child that shows will be graded. The Sunday session will take 4+ hours, and some found success last year by arriving significantly later on Sunday and getting at the back of the diminishing line. Be careful though, once there are no more kids in line grading is over. Once your child has completed grading, we ask that you please leave the field.
What should I bring? All kids should bring their gloves. If your son has a batting helmet of his own he may bring it, but he must have his equipment with him in the line. The concession stand will be open for all sessions. Lawn chairs and patience wouldn’t hurt either. We will supply a selection of bats…WE WILL NOT ALLOW 180+ KIDS TO STAND IN LINE WITH BATS. This is a safety issue and there will be no exceptions.
What shouldn’t I bring? Do not bring your son’s own BAT and absolutely no BATTING GLOVES or anything else that will slow the process. Sorry, no exceptions and failure to comply will force us to put kids to the back of the line.
What should the boys wear? Comfortable clothes for baseball…cleats if you have them…don’t forget a baseball cap.
Will there be a make-up? Yes, there will be one limited make-up grading, but also consider any of the regular grading sessions if your child's name-specified session is a problem.
I have two children in the league. Will they be on the same team? Yes, brothers are drafted together and assigned to the same team unless it is specifically requested that they NOT be put together.
My son has a favorite coach or friends with whom he would like to be paired. How do I handle this? Carrollton 9-10s are a graded and drafted league. We cannot consider or honor these requests.
May I show up at a different grading day than the one scheduled for me? Yes, you may show up at a different grading day and no prior approval is required.
I have questions, to whom should I address? The 3 league coordinators are Kevin Marks, Wes Thomas, and Michael Walshe. Their contact info may be found below.
When will I be informed of team assignments? Teams will be assigned after Easter. You will get an initial contact from your head coach shortly thereafter. We look forward to a great season and an organized grading.
Wes Thomas 416-1314 cell
Kevin Marks 913-0648 office
Michael Walshe 914-3897 cell 593-0881 office