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Baseball, Softball & T-Ball Leagues
- SIGN UP: MARCH 15–APRIL 2
(Late sign up April 3–9 until 5 p.m. Late fee is $10)
- TO SIGN UP, call 623-930-2820 or 623-930-4600 and use Visa, MasterCard or American Express OR use the form on page 20 and mail or take it to a location noted on the form OR click here to sign up online. (Note: NO refunds after May 21.) SIGN UP DATES ARE NOTED UNDER EACH SPORT. (After the sign up deadline, teams often need additional players. Those still wishing to sign up will be put on a waiting list and placed on teams if space permits).
- These fun programs emphasize physical fitness, equal participation and social and skill development. Baseball and softball are offered to ages 6-16 (as of 07/30/10). T-ball is offered for children ages 4-6 (as of 7/30/10). When are practices? Practices should begin the week of May 10 if enough parents/volunteers have shown an interest in coaching. The volunteer coach determines the practice location, day(s) and time(s). If you have a busy schedule, you may want to consider being a coach since you can structure your own practice schedule. Generally, practices will be in close proximity to the coach’s neighborhood or at fields where the games will be played and most coaches will practice any day between Monday and Saturday and the hours of 5:30 to 8:30 p.m
- GAMES START JUNE 7 and will be held select weekday evenings between 6–9 p.m. Baseball is played at Paseo Sports Complex, 6228 W. Thunderbird Rd., and Softball is played at Foothills Sports Complex, 19070 N. 57th Ave.
- Players must sign up for the division of play in which they are eligible. Glendale resident: $50 • Non-resident: $60 (Includes team t-shirt, baseball cap and up to 10 games). No refunds will be issued after May 21. Participants will be selected for teams by closest public school and geographic location after the sign up deadline. Volunteer/parent coaches will contact participants after May 10. Questions? Contact Mike Grono at mgrono@glendaleaz.com or 623-930-2834.
- SPONSORS NEEDED! Merchants, companies and organizations — sponsor a team and receive your business name printed on a team’s shirts, recognition throughout the summer program, your own team shirt and a sponsor’s plaque. Sponsorship is $175 per team. For more information, contact Mike Grono at 623-930-2834 or mgrono@glendaleaz.com.
Parents... BE A VOLUNTEER COACH
in our award-winning youth sports program! Indicate your desire to coach when signing up your child. (Note: This does not guarantee a coaching position.) Those who do not have children in the league are also welcome to apply! For more information, call 623-930-2834.Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Complete a coach’s application and submit it to the
Park & Recreation office, 5850 W. Glendale Ave., by
Friday, April 9, 2010.
- Be fingerprinted and have an FBI background check.
- Attend a mandatory coaches meeting on
Wednesday, May 5.
- Attend the National Youth Sports Coaches Association
Certification program (2 classes).
- Adhere to the City of Glendale’s Coach’s Code of
Conduct and department philosophy “The outcome
of the child is more important than the outcome of
the game.”
Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run
Major League Baseball National Program
March 27 / Register by March 25
Aquafina Major League Baseball
Pitch, Hit & Run is a free skills competition that provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 14 (as of July 17, 2010), the opportunity to showcase their abilities. Registered participants will compete in one of four age divisions and will challenge their baseball skills in three categories: hitting, pitching and running. The Glendale competition is at 5 p.m., March 27, at the Paseo Racquet Center ball fields, 6228 W. Thunderbird Rd. Check in is at
4 p.m. (Note: No metal cleats allowed.) Participants must complete a signed registration/waiver form, available by clicking here, and submit it by March 25 with a copy of their
birth certificate. For more information, contact Mike D.
at 623-930-2841 or Mike G. at 623-930-2834 or
mgrono@glendaleaz.com.
GLENDALE I PEORIA
HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games
April 16 / Register by April 9
For boys and girls ages 7 to 14 (as of December 31, 2010). Our local Track & Field Games feature events such as softball toss; standing long jump; 50, 100, 200 and 400 meter dash; 800 and 1600 meter run and 4 x 100 meter relay (team only). Participants can compete in up to two events. The games are at 6 p.m., April 16, at Sunrise Mountain High School, 21200 N. 83rd Ave., in Peoria. Check-in is at 5 p.m. Top finishers may get the opportunity to advance to the West Valley District Games. (Note: Only tennis shoes are to be worn for all events.) Participants must complete a signed registration/waiver form available by clicking here and submit it by April 9 with a copy of their birth certificate. For more information, call Mike D. at 623-930-2841.
Hook-a-Kid on Golf Clinics
Register by May 14
Sign-up before May 14 FORE Hook-a-Kid on Golf (HAKOG), a national skill development program that gives youngsters, ages 8-15, a complete introduction to golf. Participants will receive a week of instruction, a starter set of golf clubs, golf polo, cap, learning materials and a golf outing. HAKOG provides a unique atmosphere that allows participants to develop self-esteem and confidence. Glendale resident: $200 / Non-Resident: $240. For information on applying for special scholarships or for more information, call 623-930-2042. The following HAKOG Clinics are held Monday through Friday, 8 to 11 a.m. To sign up, click here.
- #1: June 14-18 - Glen Lake Golf Course,
5450 W. Northern Ave.
(Code #433111-11)
- #2: June 28-July 2 - Desert Mirage Golf Course, 8755 W. Maryland
(Code #433111-21)
- #3: July 12-16 - Glen Lakes Golf Course,
5450 W. Northern Ave.
(Code #433111-31)
- #4: July 19-23 - Desert Mirage Golf Course,
8755 W. Maryland Ave.
(Code #433111-41)
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