YOUTH BASEBALL
The Hickory Parks and Recreation Department announces registration for the Fall Baseball Program. Registration is open to boys and girls ages 8 - 9, must be 8 as of May 1, 2008 and cannot be 10 as of May 1, 2008.
Those interested in playing fall baseball may register by having a parent come by the Parks and Recreation Department administrative office at 1451 8th St. Dr. NE between the hours of 8:30 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday to fill out a registration card. Parents of children who have previously registered their child through the master registration system may register by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 322-7046. A birth certificate must accompany registration. A $40.00 non-resident fee for persons living outside the city limits of Hickory must be paid at the time of registration.
Skills assessments for the league will be held Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 am or Monday, August 25th at 5:30 pm at Kiwanis Park Field #1 located at 805 6th Street, SE. Rain dates are Sunday, August 24th at 2:00 pm and Wednesday, August 27th at 5:30 pm at Kiwanis Park Field #1. Game days will be Tuesdays and Thursdays and rainouts will be played on Sunday afternoon.
All children participating in baseball this fall are encouraged to purchase accident insurance coverage. The $6.00 insurance fee covers the participant for a one-year period from March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009 in all activities sponsored and supervised by the Parks and Recreation Department. The $250,000 coverage is primary coverage that pays regardless of other insurance, directly to the participant, doctor, or hospital. The $6.00 insurance fee must be paid at time of registration.
For more information concerning the Fall Baseball Program, please contact Gary Long at 261-2252.