1. 2017 Parent Meeting
March 5th
RCI Commons
Our Mission: To provide a competitive and fun baseball opportunity for the youth of Oregon School District

2. Board of Directors / Officers
Brian Knobel – President
Dave Jameson – Vice President
Dan Enz – Secretary
Karl Eck – Treasurer

3. Board of Directors John Jicha Jason Holtman John Landas Tom Jones
Jeff Walter
Jake Soule
Tim Trace
Chris Abraham
Brian Osterhaus

4. Support Team Tournament Director – Brian Osterhaus
Equipment – Jeff Walter/Tom Jones
Sponsorships – John Landas
Have an interest in umpiring youth games or know someone who does?
Contact Brian Knobel

5. Registration Options Grade Developmental Tournament 4K T-Ball N/A K
T-Ball or Coach Pitch
1st
Coach or Machine Pitch
2nd
Machine Pitch
3rd
Minor League
9U Travel
4th
10U Travel
5th
Little League
11U Travel
6th
12U Travel
7th
Pony League
13U Travel
8th
Teener League
14U Travel

6. Concussion Law 2011 Wisconsin Act 172
Informational notices are provided on our website.
Coaches must remove any player they suspect has had a concussion. The player cannot resume participation until a medical provider has cleared him.

7. Competitive Matrix
Documents the Board of Directors’ philosophy and expectations.
League Directors and/or Board Members are responsible for ensuring coaches adhere to the requirements therein.
Visit for a copy.

8. Coaches 3rd Grade (9U)- Bob Head 4th Grade (10U) – Dave Waite
5th Grade (11U) – Brian Uhl
6th Grade (12U) – Jamie Bush
7th Grade (13U) – Jake Soule
8th Grade (14U) – Dave Jameson

9. Selection Process
All players registered with OYBL are eligible to play on a travel team unless it is known that they are playing on another traveling team outside of Oregon.
Oregon Youth Baseball Travel Team Protocol document explains the selection process and other information regarding travel teams. This can be found on our website at in documents under the resources tab.

10. Selection Process Tryouts – Sunday, March 12
Oregon High School baseball coaching staff evaluates performance.
Players are evaluated on their abilities in the areas of hitting, fielding, and throwing.
Parents are not allowed in the gym during tryouts.

11. March 12 Tryout Schedule 3rd Grade (9U): 8:00-8:45
4th Grade (10U): 9:00-9:45
5th Grade (11U): 10:00-10:45
6th Grade (12U): 11:00-11:45
7th Grade (13U): 12:00-12:45
8th Grade (14U): 1:00-1:45

12. Fees Other possible costs: Baseball pants, socks, bat, helmet, cleats.
If the team plays in more tournaments than above, there is an additional $20 fee per tournament.
* Includes jersey that player keeps at end of season.
Grade
Fee*
Tournaments Allowed
3rd
$215
3-4
4th-8th
$245
4-6

13. 3rd-6th Grade Play in Cal Ripken League
3rd and 4th grade play on Tuesday and Friday, 5th and 6th grade play on Monday and Friday
Weekend tournaments
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Field Dimensions
- Pitcher’s Mound
- Bases
46’
60’
50’
70’

14. 7th and 8th Grade Travel Play in Babe Ruth League plus tournaments
7th grade plays on Tuesday and Saturday
8th grade plays on Monday and Thursday
Games are played on a full-sized diamond
60’ 6” pitcher’s mound
90’ bases

15. Bats and Cleats
9U-12U: 2 ¼” barrel diameter. May not exceed 33” in length. Must be marked BPF 1.15
13U-14U: 2 5/8” barrel diameter. May not exceed 34” in length. Only composite barrel bats marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats are allowed.
9U-12U: Rubber cleats only.
13U-14U: Metal cleats are allowed.

16. Dick’s Sporting Goods Offer
Appreciation Days
4/1 – 4/2/2017
DICK’s Sporting Goods
237 W Towne Mall
Madison, WI 53719
Oregon Youth Baseball
Appreciation Days
4/1 – 4/2/2017
DICK’s Sporting Goods
237 W Towne Mall
Madison, WI 53719
20% off throughout the store

17. Batting Helmets
OYBL is no longer furnishing helmets for Machine Pitch on up.
Reason: Concussion safety. By purchasing your own you can make sure the helmet properly fits your child.
We’ve included a helmet on the spirit pack order You can also purchase at Dick’s Sporting Goods during Oregon Youth Baseball appreciation day and get 20% off.
Batting Helmets

18. Oregon Baseball Day at Miller Park
Join the Oregon baseball community for Brewer game at Miller Park on April 23 vs Cardinals at 1:10
Tickets are $35. Sections
Link will be posted on Oregon Youth Baseball website to order tickets
Ticket sales will support the Oregon Panther HS team take on Waunakee at Miller Park on May 3 at 2:00.

19. OYBL Hosted Tournaments
9U, 10U, 14U, 15U: June 16-18
11U – 13U: July 14-16
Tournament administration
OYBL expects parents of players to help maintain fields and keep score. This is our major fundraiser and helps keep registration fees down.
Sign up options will be sent out prior to tournaments
Watch for s

20. Reminder – Important Dates
March 12 – Tournament team tryouts
March 18- Travel teams will be posted on website
April 8– In-House/Developmental league skills assessments
April 30 – Coaches Meeting
Mid or late April – Travel team practices begin
May 12- Youth Night at the Varsity Baseball Game vs Milton (5:00)
Late May or Early June – In-House/Developmental league games begin
June – 9U, 10U, 14U, 15U Tournament
July – 11U-13U Tournament
July 7-8 – Minor League games under the lights and LLWS

21. Please Support our Sponsors
Troy Spilde American Family Insurance Agency
Chad T. Mueller D.D.S.
Dirty Ducts Environmental
Anytime Fitness
Gorman and Company
Headquarters
Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
Lycon
Brothers HVAC
Oregon Community Bank
Bergstrom
Pure Integrity Homes- Remax
LiteWire
Smart Motors
State Bank of Cross Plains
Union Bank & Trust
Minter Group
Greenscapes
Please contact John Landas if you’re interested
in sponsoring OYBL.

22. Play Ball!!!
Check our website, “like” us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter to receive updates regarding the league.
“Spirit Pack” clothing order link on our website. Order will also be ed out. Order code is ORYB17. Deadline is March 20.
Questions and Comments?
Board members are available after the meeting.
Thank you very much for attending!