2023 Little Sluggers Baseball / Softball

All kindergarten and first grade boys and girls are encouraged to sign up for Little Sluggers. This program introduces the fundamentals of the sport and prepares players to move on to future competitive baseball or softball programs. • Who: Kindergarten and first grade girls and boys • Fee: $35 (includes t-shirt) • Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park from April 3 - May 27, 2023 o Session 1 - Saturdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8 o Session 2 - Tuesdays and Thursdays: July 6, 11, 13, 17, 20, and 25 • Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am • Location: All practices will be held at the John Oatts 6th Street Ball Fields • Equipment: Each player should have a glove, weather appropriate clothes, and a water bottle.

2023 Youth Fast Pitch Softball

Register early as we have a maximum limit of 13 players per team! Minis League (Current 1st & 2nd Graders, must be age 6 by May 1, 2023) This fun, pitching machine league continues to grow as girls experience competition and team play. Fundamentals are the focus of this entry level program. Girls will learn the basics of softball, while having a good time with friends. The girls take pitches from the pitching machine, everyone gets plenty of opportunities to hit the ball, and run the bases. All Mini's players will play on a team of the school they are currently attending. In an effort to keep team numbers low and individual playing time maximized the program director, Zach Stewart, can modify teams at their discretion. Jerseys and visors will be provided. • Registration extended: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through noon on May 3, 2023 • Fee: $50 • Coaches Meeting: May 3, 2023 at 5:30 - 6:00 pm at SRD office, 1579 Thorne-Rider Park • First Practice: Week of May 8th (weather dependent) • Days: Tuesdays / Thursdays - first game week of May 22nd (weather dependent) • Location: 6th Street Ball Fields Intermediate League (Current 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders, must be age 9 by May 1, 2023) For this league we are focused on teaching the girls new fundamentals, but will still focus on learning the skills, gaining experience, understanding the game, and creating a fun and competitive environment. This is an entry level fast pitch league and players will begin to learn how to pitch with the help of their coaches. All Intermediate players will play on a team of the school they are currently attending. If there are enough Buffalo teams to play, each team will go to Buffalo at least once during the season. In an effort to keep team numbers low and individual playing time maximized the program director, Zach Stewart, can modify teams at their discretion. Jerseys and visors will be provided. • Registration extended: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through noon on May 3, 2023 • Fee (includes uniform): $55 • Coaches Meeting: May 3, 2023 at 6:00 - 6:30 pm at SRD office, 1579 Thorne-Rider Park • First Practice: Week of May 8th (weather dependent) • Days: Tuesdays / Thursdays - first game week of May 22rd (weather dependent) Minor League Fast Pitch (Current 6th - 8th Graders, must be age 11 by May 1, 2023) All junior high girls are encouraged to sign up for a fun and competitive fast pitch softball league. If you are looking for something enjoyable to do this summer, get your friends together and sign up to play in the fast pitch league. The games are regulated by USA Softball Rules. Teams will be formed by a draft and players must show up to the player showcase on May 4th at 5:30 pm at John Oatts 6th Street Fields. All players will be placed on a team. If there are enough Buffalo teams to play, each team will go to Buffalo at least once during the season. In an effort to keep team numbers low and individual playing time maximized the program director, Zach Stewart, can modify teams at their discretion. Jerseys and visors will be provided. • Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through noon on May 3, 2022 • Fee (includes uniform): $60 • Coaches Meeting: May 3, 2023 at 6:30 - 7:15 pm at SRD office, 1579 Thorne-Rider Park • First Practice: Week of May 8th (weather dependent) • Days and Game Times: TBD - first game week of May 22nd (weather dependent)

2023 Winter Softball Clinic

Softball season is closer than you think. Join us January 6th for our winter softball clinic for hitting, fielding, throwing, and pitching. This clinic will have our youth softball players work with collegiate coaches to sharpen and learn new skills. • Date: Friday, January 6, 2023 • Three Sessions are available: o Session 1: All Skill – Hitting, Fielding, Throwing (2pm – 4pm) - $30 o Session 2: Pitching (4:15pm – 5:15pm) - $15 o Session 3: All Skills – Hitting, Fielding, Throwing (5:30pm – 7:30pm) - $30 o Sessions 1 and 3 are the same content. • Who: Youth softball players looking to get a head start on the competition. • Location: Sheridan Indoor Hitting facility located in Thorne-Rider Park across the parking lot from Thorne-Rider Baseball Stadium. • Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through Noon on January 6th What to bring: Softball glove, softball bat (optional), athletic clothing (sweatshirt recommended), tennis shoes, and water bottle. Questions? Contact JD Williams at 307-674-6421 or by e-mail. Get a jump on the summer softball season! 2023 Last Saturday Baseball / Softball Clinics Are you ready for the summer baseball and softball season? Get a head start with a monthly clinic. Players will work on fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and throwing held the last Saturday of each month, starting in January, at the Thorne-Rider Park Indoor Facility. • Dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; and April 22, 2023 • Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am for baseball; Noon - 2:00pm for softball • Who: Players ages 9-14 • Fee: $25 per session • Location: Thorne-Rider Park Indoor Baseball / Softball Facility • Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park Questions? Contact JD Williams at 307-674-6421 or by e-mail.

2023 Spring Break Baseball /

Softball Clinic

No plans for Spring Break? Why not work on your baseball or softball skills? This clinic focuses on getting players arms in shape and working on technique and fundamentals. • Dates: March 28, 29, & 30, 2023 • Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am (Baseball); Noon – 2:00 pm (Softball) • Who: Youth baseball and softball players ages 9-14, clinics are limited to 10 players max • Fee: $60 • Location: Thorne-Rider Park Indoor Facility Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through March 24th Questions? Contact JD Williams at 307-674-6421 or by e-mail.

2023 Little Sluggers Baseball /

Softball

All kindergarten and first grade boys and girls are encouraged to sign up for Little Sluggers. This program introduces the fundamentals of the sport and prepares players to move on to future competitive baseball or softball programs. • Who: Kindergarten and first grade girls and boys • Fee: $35 (includes t-shirt) • Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park from April 3 - May 27, 2023 o Session 1 - Saturdays: June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8 o Session 2 - Tuesdays and Thursdays: July 6, 11, 13, 17, 20, and 25 • Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am • Location: All practices will be held at the John Oatts 6th Street Ball Fields • Equipment: Each player should have a glove, weather appropriate clothes, and a water bottle.

2023 Youth Fast Pitch Softball

Register early as we have a maximum limit of 13 players per team! Minis League (Current 1st & 2nd Graders, must be age 6 by May 1, 2023) This fun, pitching machine league continues to grow as girls experience competition and team play. Fundamentals are the focus of this entry level program. Girls will learn the basics of softball, while having a good time with friends. The girls take pitches from the pitching machine, everyone gets plenty of opportunities to hit the ball, and run the bases. All Mini's players will play on a team of the school they are currently attending. In an effort to keep team numbers low and individual playing time maximized the program director, Zach Stewart, can modify teams at their discretion. Jerseys and visors will be provided. • Registration extended: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674- 6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through noon on May 3, 2023 • Fee: $50 • Coaches Meeting: May 3, 2023 at 5:30 - 6:00 pm at SRD office, 1579 Thorne-Rider Park • First Practice: Week of May 8th (weather dependent) • Days: Tuesdays / Thursdays - first game week of May 22nd (weather dependent) • Location: 6th Street Ball Fields Intermediate League (Current 3rd, 4th & 5th Graders, must be age 9 by May 1, 2023) For this league we are focused on teaching the girls new fundamentals, but will still focus on learning the skills, gaining experience, understanding the game, and creating a fun and competitive environment. This is an entry level fast pitch league and players will begin to learn how to pitch with the help of their coaches. All Intermediate players will play on a team of the school they are currently attending. If there are enough Buffalo teams to play, each team will go to Buffalo at least once during the season. In an effort to keep team numbers low and individual playing time maximized the program director, Zach Stewart, can modify teams at their discretion. Jerseys and visors will be provided. • Registration extended: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674- 6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through noon on May 3, 2023 • Fee (includes uniform): $55 • Coaches Meeting: May 3, 2023 at 6:00 - 6:30 pm at SRD office, 1579 Thorne-Rider Park • First Practice: Week of May 8th (weather dependent) • Days: Tuesdays / Thursdays - first game week of May 22rd (weather dependent) Minor League Fast Pitch (Current 6th - 8th Graders, must be age 11 by May 1, 2023) All junior high girls are encouraged to sign up for a fun and competitive fast pitch softball league. If you are looking for something enjoyable to do this summer, get your friends together and sign up to play in the fast pitch league. The games are regulated by USA Softball Rules. Teams will be formed by a draft and players must show up to the player showcase on May 4th at 5:30 pm at John Oatts 6th Street Fields. All players will be placed on a team. If there are enough Buffalo teams to play, each team will go to Buffalo at least once during the season. In an effort to keep team numbers low and individual playing time maximized the program director, Zach Stewart, can modify teams at their discretion. Jerseys and visors will be provided. • Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through noon on May 3, 2022 • Fee (includes uniform): $60 • Coaches Meeting: May 3, 2023 at 6:30 - 7:15 pm at SRD office, 1579 Thorne-Rider Park • First Practice: Week of May 8th (weather dependent) • Days and Game Times: TBD - first game week of May 22nd (weather dependent)

2023 Winter Softball Clinic

Softball season is closer than you think. Join us January 6th for our winter softball clinic for hitting, fielding, throwing, and pitching. This clinic will have our youth softball players work with collegiate coaches to sharpen and learn new skills. • Date: Friday, January 6, 2023 • Three Sessions are available: o Session 1: All Skill – Hitting, Fielding, Throwing (2pm – 4pm) - $30 o Session 2: Pitching (4:15pm – 5:15pm) - $15 o Session 3: All Skills – Hitting, Fielding, Throwing (5:30pm – 7:30pm) - $30 o Sessions 1 and 3 are the same content. • Who: Youth softball players looking to get a head start on the competition. • Location: Sheridan Indoor Hitting facility located in Thorne-Rider Park across the parking lot from Thorne-Rider Baseball Stadium. • Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through Noon on January 6th What to bring: Softball glove, softball bat (optional), athletic clothing (sweatshirt recommended), tennis shoes, and water bottle. Questions? Contact JD Williams at 307-674-6421 or by e-mail. Get a jump on the summer softball season! 2023 Last Saturday Baseball / Softball Clinics Are you ready for the summer baseball and softball season? Get a head start with a monthly clinic. Players will work on fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and throwing held the last Saturday of each month, starting in January, at the Thorne- Rider Park Indoor Facility. • Dates: January 28; February 25; March 25; and April 22, 2023 • Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am for baseball; Noon - 2:00pm for softball • Who: Players ages 9-14 • Fee: $25 per session • Location: Thorne-Rider Park Indoor Baseball / Softball Facility • Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park Questions? Contact JD Williams at 307-674-6421 or by e-mail.

2023 Spring Break Baseball /

Softball Clinic

No plans for Spring Break? Why not work on your baseball or softball skills? This clinic focuses on getting players arms in shape and working on technique and fundamentals. • Dates: March 28, 29, & 30, 2023 • Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am (Baseball); Noon – 2:00 pm (Softball) • Who: Youth baseball and softball players ages 9-14, clinics are limited to 10 players max • Fee: $60 • Location: Thorne-Rider Park Indoor Facility Registration: Sign up online, by phone at 307-674-6421, or in person at 1579 Thorne-Rider Park through March 24th Questions? Contact JD Williams at 307-674-6421 or by e-mail.