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CATCHERโ€™S POSITION. QUESTION: Are the dimensions of the catcherโ€™s box the same in baseball and softball games? ANSWER: (BB only) The distance from the rear tip of home plate to the back of the box is eight (8) ft. while the width is forty-three (43) in. across. (Rule 1, Diagram 2). (SB only) The ten …

SERVE AND SPIKE

SERVING ORDER. QUESTION: In high school volleyball, player on Team (A) serves three aces and is about to continue to serve. Receiving squad, Team (B) cites Team (A) has an improper server. Referees agree. Does Team (A) lose serve? Do the three points scored still count? Is improper server ejected? ANSWER: Points scored by improper …

The Division of Recreation announces the 2015-2016 Special Needs Sports Calendar

Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced the schedule for the Special Needs Sports Program. This is the third season of Special Needs Sports. The Special Needs Sports Program is open to Bayonne residents, boys and girls, ages 3-21. The program meets once or twice a month for mentally and physically challenged youth. The program will provide …

Division of Recreation and US Sports Institute to hold Columbus Day Soccer Camp for ages 5-12

The Division of Recreation and US Sports Institute will hold a Columbus Day Soccer Camp on Monday, October 12th from 9:00am to 12:30pm at the Rich Korpi Ice Rink Basketball Gym. The cost of the camp is $40 per camper. Players will be split into groups by age and ability First Play Soccer gives your …

Division of Recreation Men’s Indoor Basketball League Registration

Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced that the Recreation Division has begun registration for the 2015-2016 Menโ€™s Indoor Basketball League. The fee for the league is $400 per team. The fees collected will go towards the costs of running the program. The fee is non-refundable. The fee also includes a game jersey. Rosters of up to …

Run for the arts

On September 19, Bayonne resident and High Tech High School Junior Joseph Saylor finished 10th place overall out of 300 runners, and 3rd place in the 19 and under age category at the “Run For The Arts” 5k race in Ocean Grove, NJ.