The Bayonne Cal Ripken Baseball League is happy to announce that it will be offering Fall Ball Baseball this year at the Yard at Haddad Stadium. For the first time in its 13 year history, the league will be offering another two months of baseball for the kids of the town during the beautiful fall weather months of September through early November.
It will be for the league ages 7 and 8 year olds and the league for ages 9, 10, and 11 year olds. Your birth date must fall between the following dates to be eligible: for the 7/8 year old division, your child’s date of birth must fall between May 1, 2001 to April 3, 2003; and for the 9, 10, and 11 year old division, your child’s age group must fall between May 1, 1998 to April 30, 2001.
The fall season is extended for all current Rookie division and current Bambino division players in the Cal Ripken League, as well as all current Major and Prep League Division players who fall into the eligible birthdate limits. New players to the Cal Ripken League are welcome, as well. Any new player signing up must be accompanied by an adult and provide a copy of a birth certificate and PSE&G bill to show proof of residence.
Games will be played on a Saturday unless there is rain. Then makeups could be on Sundays or during weeknights.
The cost is $60 per player, and there will be an eight game schedule, including playoffs.
The registration dates are as follows: Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 17, and Aug. 19, Aug. 24, and Aug. 26 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Roster spots are limited and will be done on first come basis.
Registration will be taking place at the Yard at Haddad Stadium, located on 145 East Fifth Street. If you have any questions, leave a message on the Cal Ripken hotline at (201) 436-8787 or email Mike at mmiselis@aol.com .