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PO Box 60872 • Colorado Springs • CO • 80960 •
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What type of baseball league is West El Paso Baseball? |
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West El Paso Baseball is a summer baseball league based in southern Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Our focus is to give kids that love baseball the opportunity to continue to play organized, good
fundamental baseball during the summer by providing the best playing experience possible for every
player. We are a AA level baseball league with a small mixture of AAA level players. We have players
from all levels, beginner to experienced. All kids age 6 to 15 are welcome.
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When do registrations for the summer baseball season begin? |
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On-line and mail-in registrations begin on March 1st and continue until May 24th. Fill-in registrations continue
after that time as needed. There are usually several in-person registration locations in May. These will be
announced on the website and in the Gazette sports announcements.
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How do I register? |
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You have three options: Download the registration form and waiver at www.westelpasobaseball.com Registration & Waiver Waiver Only On-line on the website at www.westelpasobaseball.com In-person registration on May 4th and 11th from 9AM to 12PM @ El Pomar Youth Sports Complex near Janitell (2230 Executive Circle, Colorado Spring, CO, 80906). TOP OF PAGE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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What are the boundaries? |
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West El Paso Baseball does not have any boundaries. We provide summer baseball to all of Colorado
Springs and surrounding areas. Last year the league had players from Woodland Park, Manitou Springs,
Monument, Falcon, Peyton, and Fountain.
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Can I sign up to play with a friend or group friends? |
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You can sign up on your own, with a friend, or with a group of friends. Over the years partial AA teams from
Colorado Springs, Academy, Tri-Lakes, & High Plains Little Leagues have signed up to play in addition to teams
from Divide, Woodland Park, and Manitou Springs. It is the league's intent
to keep players with their school and neighborhood friends whenever possible. Although it is not guaranteed this
will be possible in every case, we will work it out the best for all involved.
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What are the age divisions? |
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NOTE: Age as of April 30, 2013 Midgets: • Ages 6, 7 & 8 • Machine pitch, hard baseball division • A faster, more exciting, no walks, high-scoring game Rookies: Ages 9 & 10 Majors: Ages 11 & 12 Juniors: Ages 13, 14 & 15 TOP OF PAGE |
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What is the cost? |
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Midgets: $110 Rookies: $135 Majors: $145 Juniors: $160 West El Paso Baseball accepts cash and checks. When you register by on-line registration, you have 3 days to send payment to the league. If payment is not received, your player will be put on a free agent list. Paid participants will be put on a roster before someone that has signed up but has not paid. A $20 late fee will apply to registrations received after May 24th. TOP OF PAGE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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May I get a refund if we decide not to play? |
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There are NO REFUNDS once a child has been placed onto a team. Exceptions are season-ending
injuries. Refunds in this situation will be pro-rated and a $20 administration fee will apply.
No refund will be offered for unused Sky Sox tickets.
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What forms of payment do you have? |
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We only take checks or money orders. Payment must be made out to West El Paso Baseball. A $30 charge
will be applied to all returned checks.
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What is included with the fee? |
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Your player will receive a minor-league replica jersey and a baseball cap, plus one ticket to the Sky Sox's game for
July 29th @ 5:05 PM. Each player must also have a baseball glove, and
catchers MUST have a cup. Each coach/team chooses the rest of the uniform (pant color, socks, etc.).
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How are players placed on teams? |
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Ages 6-15 are generally placed by zip code when possible or if they sign up to play with a friend or part of a group.
Player and/or coach requests are welcome but not guaranteed, except for family relationships.
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Do you have tryouts for all divisions? |
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Currently West El Paso Baseball does not have tryouts.
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When are teams announced? |
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You will be contacted by your coach by June 3rd.
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Where are practices? |
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Each coach decides where and when practices are held, and how many per week.
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What equipment do I need to provide for my child? |
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The league provides:
You must provide:
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How many games will be played? |
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Midgets division will play 12 games, Rookies/Majors/Juniors will play approximately 14 games. All divisions will participate in an end-of-season
single elimination West El Paso Baseball Tournament.
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Do you have a tournament at the end of the regular season? |
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West El Paso Baseball has an end of the season tournament for all the divisions from Midgets to Juniors. There
are individual awards for 1st and 2nd place finishers for all divisions. The end of season tournament will start
as soon as all regular season games are complete. Some divisions will start earlier than others and play through
the weekend (including Sunday).
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How long is the season? |
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Practices may begin immediately after the teams are announced on June 3rd.
Games will start around June 15th and continue through early August with an end-of-season tournament that runs
through August 17th. Juniors division will start the week of June 15th and play through August 17th.
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What days will games be played? |
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The game schedule varies and will not be posted until the week before the season starts. Most likely, all teams
will have at least one weeknight game and one Saturday game, weather permitting. There might be some weeks where
teams will have to play more games due to make-up games from rain-outs. Juniors division will likely play
one weeknight game and two games on Saturday.
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What time will games be played? |
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All weekday games are played at 5:30PM. Weekend game schedule for Midgets
(ages 6-8): 8:30AM, 10:30AM, or 12:30PM. Weekend game scheduled for Rookies (ages 9-10), and Majors (ages 11-12):
8:30AM, 10:30/10:45AM, 12:30/1:00PM, or 2:30PM/3:00PM. Juniors will play at 9:00AM, 11:30AM or 1:00PM.
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How long does each game last? |
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Midgets: 1-1/2 hours Rookies/Majors: 2 hours (no new inning after 1-3/4 hours) Juniors: 2-1/4 hours (no new inning after 2 hours) TOP OF PAGE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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Where are games held? |
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Most games are played at El Pomar Youth Sports Complex, near Janitell, 2230 Executive Circle,
Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Some regular season Saturday games will be scheduled at Goose Goosage Sports Complex,
3950 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
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I've signed up.........now what? |
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If you have signed up and paid, then you are registered. You will receive a call from your coach around June 3rd.
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What if the weather looks bad? Who do I call? |
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We encourage coaches to notify their players as soon as games are cancelled. Coaches or Managers please
call our voicemail at 648-5171 for the latest updates for weather conditions. The website home page will also be updated.
Never assume games are cancelled without checking with your coach, the website, or the voicemail. Weather in Colorado Springs
can change quickly!
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Rain delays & rainouts... what happens? |
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Weekday games are allowed a 30-45 minute window for rain delays. Weekend games: It will be a game-by-game decision by league officials. There is a good chance that an early game could be cancelled but not the later game, and vice-versa. The league will make every attempt to reschedule rainouts. The makeup game will be rescheduled 6-7 days after the rainout, unless both coaches agree on an earlier date. If coaches don't agree on a makeup date given by the league, it will be a forfeit. Make-up dates are Sunday of the following week after a rainout - no exceptions. No rainouts will be rescheduled after July 24th. TOP OF PAGE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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League's playing rules |
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Midgets (Minors) Playing Rules Rookies/Majors Playing Rules Juniors Playing Rules TOP OF PAGE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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How do I volunteer to be a coach? |
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Fill out the Coach Volunteer Form or contact Jorge Lacayo at 719-648-5171.
All volunteers are subject to a background check.
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What fundraising does West El Paso Baseball have? |
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I Top It Fundraiser on July 13th and 20th. Enjoy yogurt and sorbet, at the same time support your community
league. Click here for details. West El Paso Baseball is proud to be part of the Albertsons Community Partners Program. Each time you shop and scan the key tag or card, West El Paso Baseball earns a percentage of your purchase. Click here for details. Community Discount Cards will be distributed to all teams. They are $5.00 per card, and offer great discounts on local restaurants and specialty stores. Your team representative will have them available at the team's first practice. The league has their annual West El Paso Baseball Day with the Sky Sox. This year it will be on July 28th at 5:05PM. Click here for details. Sky Sox Booklets: Only $50.00 for a book of 10 tickets. Good for any game (except July 4th). Contact league officials at 719-648-5171 if you would like to get one. TOP OF PAGE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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How can I sponsor a team? |
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Sponsors - each team is encouraged to have a team sponsor. The cost is only $150 - $250. For $250, the sponsor
will receive a plaque, logo or name (block letters) on back of jerseys, plus a website link. For $150,
sponsor will receive name in block letters on back of jerseys. All sponsor
information must be turned into the league by June 7th. Click here for details. We also have division and league sponsorship available. Please contact our Sponsorship Coordinator, Jorge Lacayo at 719-648-5171 or email westelpasobaseball@comcast.net for more information. TOP OF PAGE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
