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posted 06/30/2018
Fall Ball 2018:
July 1, 2018--Fall Ball Registration Opens. Accepting COACHES applications now!
Click on the REGISTER NOW button on the home page and choose the right program.
August 17th Friday--Fall Ball Registration closes.
August 25th -- Fall Ball Teams set and coaches notified by September 1, 2018.
No games on Labor Day Weekend - September 3, 2018.
September 10th --Sunday--First Game (see Team Pages on for schedule after September 3, 2018) shirts distributed at BIP prior to your first game.
October 21, end of season tournament. October 28, make up end of season (if necessary)
For 2018, we will have the following age divisions: Machine Pitch, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14 age groupings. Players will play in the age group for the 2019 season.
Fall Ball games are played every Sunday, with very few (if any) practices. Practice is typically 1 hour before the game. Some teams can choose to hold practice once a week, however, the expectation is that players are playing other sports like soccer, football, etc. to be well rounded players.
The 7/8 year old’s play one game every Sunday, 6 to 8 games total. Shirts are included (red and white) in $125.00 registration fees and "End of Season" tournament included for all teams.
The 9/10, 11/12, 13/14 year old’s play double headers every Sunday, 12-16 games per season. Shirts are included (red and white) in $185.00 registration fees and "End of Season" tournament included for all teams. Coaches can request afternoon only games for those families that want to attend church on Sunday mornings. Our scheduler will do her best to accommodate.
Are you interested in machine pitch?
Machine pitch is a great way to develop young players (6-8 year old’s). Typically the kids see more consistent pitching and are taught that they have to hit (no walks). Shirts are included (red and white) in $125.00 registration fees and "End of Season" tournament included for all teams.
Make sure you register under the Machine Pitch specific registration.
This creates a great environment to develop skills in the field as well, as you see many more fielding opportunities because kids are hitting and not walking. Machine pitch is not for very beginners, players should be able to throw, catch, and play baseball for the length of a game (1.5 hours).
If you are interested in machine pitch, email Candice Smith at:
https://2018 Fall Ball Summary 6.30.18.pdf
https://2018 Consolidated - Fall Baseball League Rules Mgmt.pdf
https://2018 Machine Pitch Rules Fall Ball.pdf
FAQ’s:
1. What are the dates for the Fall Baseball Season? The Fall Baseball season starts with practices are optional during the week of August 27th. Games will start Sunday, September 9th and will run through Sunday, October 14th. No games on Labor Day weekend. The season will end with a 1-day tournament on Sunday, October 21st. In case of inclement weather that day, we will play the tournament on the following Sunday, October 28th.
2. What days will Fall Baseball games be played? Games are only played on Sundays ONLY. Players in the 7/8 age group and Machine Pitch will play single games and players age 9/10-11/12-13/14 will play doubleheaders (2 games on the same day).
3. What age groups can play baseball in the Fall Baseball Season? We will have 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14 age groups this year. Players will play at the age that they will play in the following Spring/Summer. For example, a player who is now 10 years old and will play next Spring at age 11, will play on a 11/12 team this Fall. The idea is to give the players a taste of what they will encounter next Spring. Machine pitch will be offered for 7/8 year old’s, in addition to kid pitch division.
4. What if I want to bring in a full or partial team? If your team wants you, then so do we! Follow the steps below:
a) Register the coach's son and pay the fee in full. b) Make sure that each of the players puts the coach's name down in the "coach request" box when they register online. c) Send a list of the player’s names to Candice Smith
Secretary and Shawn Williamson
, fall baseball Director tp ensure that your entire team will be kept together.
5. Can I request a coach or play with a friend? Yes, we will do our best to accomodate all requests, however, no guarantees. Just list the coaches or players first/last name upon registration.
6. What is the cost per player for the Fall Baseball program? Registration fees are $125/player for ages 7-8 and $185/player for ages 9-14 kid pitch program. Machine pitch will be available for 8 and under and registration fees are $125 per player and register with your home area. Contact your area Fall Ball coordinator for more details.
7. Where will the Fall Baseball games be played and what time do they start? All games are played at Broomfield Community Park, Broomfield Industrial Park, Brighton Ron Cox, BSC, BYBA, Northern Lights Fields and Arvada Area fields. Game schedules and additional information will be made available on the "Fall Baseball" web pages. Games are typically played Sunday’s between 8 am and 6 pm.
Shawn Williamson
Executive Director
720-352-4409
Thunder Baseball League, Inc.
PO Box 31
Broomfield, CO 80038
www.thunder-baseball.org
Thunder Academy
6900 W. 117th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020
www.thunder-academy.com
