BASEBALL OSHAWA UNVEILS EXCITING NEW HOUSE LEAGUE UNIFORMS!

Baseball Oshawa continues to raise the bar with its overall program and will debut an exciting new look for its entire 40 House League teams in 2013.   In the theme of Major League Baseball teams across the entire House League and proudly displaying the increased sponsors from the list generated this year from the collective Board Members. Great stuff! Players will look cool and feel like big leaguers!

House League Players will receive their uniform top and team hat at their first team practice the week of May 21st.  Coaches are contacting players now and will continue through the weekend.

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House League team initial PRACTICE SCHEDULE

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW... NOW THAT I HAVE REGISTERED MY CHILD!!

When does the season start?  

The season starts for House League play right after the long weekend in May with a scheduled first team practice.  Game play begins week of May 27th.

What does my child need to play?  

Scroll down to the end of this plage for complete details of what your child needs to have for the upcoming House League baseball season.

Block off Saturday June 22nd for Baseball Day in Oshawa!

All House League players are to attend Baseball Day in Oshawa for a huge free Super Skills Clinic, free BBQ, Catch the Oshawa Midget Legionaires showcase game at noon, it is also team photo day for the association for all teams, all done that day as per schedule..and then as a bonus all players and families are invitd back to catch a great movie outdoors on a giant 40' screen in centerfield. Bring your lawnchairs, blankets to sit on, snacks!! Bring the whole family!!  A movie under the stars to cap off a great day of Baseball!!

When does the season end?  

The House League yearend tournament takes place Saturday, August 10th for all divisions Mosquito and down. For Peewee, Bantam and Midget play-offs will be determined by the league interlock format between Oshawa and Bowmanville in a series type format.

Nights of play?  

Nights of play are listed under the Registration tab in a chart for  Mosquito down to Minor T-Ball.  Peewee, Bantam and MIdget nights of play are Mon to Thurs but not determined until final interlock schedule is completed on May 10th. 

Schedules?  

All schedules will be posted on the website under the left tab called 2013 House League Schedules no later than May 18th.  Complete schedules for each team will be provided to all coaches at the Season Startup coaches meeting on May 14th.

How do I know what team my child is on?  

Teams will be formed by the House League Committee. Coaches will contact each player on their team by phone or e-mail immediately following the Coaches meeting on May 14th.  If you have not been notified by May 19th then please contact our House League Director, Earl Chamberlain.  See contact list on this website.

When does my child get his uniform top and team hat?  

Uniform team tops and team hats will be given out at your child's first scheduled time slot starting the week on May 20th.   Opening week will be a practice night slotted in for all teams.  Players will receive their uniform top and hat at this first time slot.  Coaches will inform you of when your child's first night is that week.  

What time are games scheduled?

Games for House League are schedule to start at 6:30pm.  Full schedules will be posted on this website once completed and distributed after the coaches meeting on May 14th.  For Minor Rookie Ball, Rookie Ball and Mosquito age divisions, players should arrive for 6pm for a team mini-practice and warmup to work on skills before each game. For T-Ball divisions players should arrive for 6:15pm to warmup and work on skills before the game strats at 6:30pm.

Practices?

Practices are at the discretion of the head coach and can be scheduled during the season at appropriate times.

What parks does my child play at?

A number of diamonds are used for Baseball Oshawa House League games during the summer in the city of Oshawa.  Play will not be dedicated to one particular diamond.  That is quite normal and standard.  Parks used in the city include Knights of Columbus (3 diamonds) where primarily Minor T-Ball, T-Ball, Minor Rookie Ball and Rookie Ball play games.  Games are also played at Iroquois Shoreline Park (Grandview north), Sherwood Park (WIlson north of Taunton), and other parks in the city required.  Mosquito, Peewee, Bantam and Midget divisions will play at a variety of parks including, Lakview #3, Lakeview #2, and Ritson Field.

When do actual games begin?

House League games will begin the week of May 27th.

Coaches that have signed up to coach or expressed an interest?

All coaches will be contacted by the House League Director in early May.  There is a start up coaches meeting on May 14th at the Legends Centre meeting room. Uniform and hat handout and equipment handout will occur that night as well.

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER. DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING.

MAY 10TH IS THE EXTENDED ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE

YOU NEED TO REGISTER ON-LINE!   REGISTER TODAY!!!

Baseball Oshawa is very excited about the upcoming 2013 baseball season. On the heels of the tremendous off-season buzz the Toronto Blue Jays created you too can play baseball this summer just like the Jays.  Never Played Before?  Perfect Time to Give Baseball a Try!! Beginner’s Welcome! For returning players we hope to see you back!! Free Indoor Clinics ages 4 to 9!  Expanded House Leagues! Quality Coaching! Emphasis on Fun! MLB Team Names!   Special Events!  Included: player’s jersey & hat, regular season games, super skills clinic, year end play-off tourney, awards & pictures.  Be sure to register early to avoid disappintment.

Volunteer coaches are also needed for the upcoming season. Please contact HL Director Earl Chamberlain if you are interested in taking a team.earlchamberlain33@hotmail.com Register your child today!

REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR 2013.

WE EXPERIENCED RECORD NUMBERS OF REGISTRATIONS AGAIN IN 2012!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MORE  GROWTH IN 2013! SIGN UP TODAY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

REGISTRATION FOR 2013 MUST BE MADE IN FULL AT TIME OF REGISTRATION ON-LINE.

To Register for 2013 go to the "Registration" tab above

Baseball Oshawa will provide a great uniform top and team hat for each House League player.  Along with bats and full team catcher's equipment.  Uniforms will include major league team names with matching team Baseball Oshawa hats. ie. Red Sox, Orioles, Nationals etc. Please find below what your child will need:

Helmet (CSA approved) with chin strap. Recommended Rawlings Cool Flo One size fits all helmet. Model CFBH.  Best deals and availability at Play it Again sports (Whitby location in the Kendalwood Plaza) and Walmart Oshawa. Approx. $19 each and will last your child for a few years.

Glove that is suitable for the level of play. Easy to flex fingers, especially for younger players.  Best deals and availability at Play it Again Sports (Whitby location) and Walmart Oshawa.

Grey Ball Pants that are available under a special discount with Play it Again Sports (special pricing for all Oshawa Minor Baseball Players).  Just mention when at the store. Belts are optional but you can purchase one in your team colour at any local sports store.  After two years of feedback from parents and the problem faced with trying to size 400 players properly and cost effectively with pants, we held registration fees from an increase and now players will look after their own pants beginning this year. Which will insure accurate sizing and fitting for the players as well as keeping the fees as low as possible.  While at the same time insuring the child is not tripping over their pants any longer.  Pants will also last a couple years at least.  We have arranged for a great deal at Play it Again Sports for grey baseball pants. If you have grey pants from last year or already have some, then you are all set.

Optional:

Cleats are recommended but not necessary, especially at the tee ball levels and coach pitch levels. Best deals and availability at Play it Again Sports (Whitby) and Walmart Oshawa.

Bats are provided by the association and it is not required for players to have their own.  However, players can purchase their own if you choose. Please insure it is examined by your coach to insure it can be sued in game action. Bats for House League play Peewee and below are metal. Bantam and above are wood bats.