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Coach Pitch is the second level of the First Friends Sports baseball league. This league is designed for boys and girls age 7-8 to learn the fundamentals of baseball in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment. League is in the spring, March/April to June.
The teams practice 1 day a week and the first few Saturdays, with games taking place on Saturday after a few weeks. The balls used are a “sof-tee” baseball to insure safety while delivering a realistic feel. Games are 70 minutes long, the entire roster bats, and players have the opportunity to play all positions.
Because the focus is fun and skill development, score is not kept for this league. The league concludes with a festival day that includes skills competitions, food, and awards for each player.
There will be a short devotional time where we share biblical principles with the players and encourage them to pursue a life with Christ every week.
| Registration | Registrations for 2019 league will be available online and in the church brochure racks by Feb 22. Deadline to register April 1 at 4pm, or when league fills up, whichever occurs first. Will consider late registrations if space available. Jerseys ordered after deadline, may not arrive by first game. Child must be age 7 or 8 on July 1 of current year to participate in this league. |
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| Fees | $60.00 Registration Fee ($5.00 fee for refunds) No refund will be given to any player who withdraws after the first week of practice. An exception may be granted at the discretion of the staff due to medical reasons only. Further, no refund will be given to any player removed from the league during the course of the season for disciplinary reasons. |
| Duration | April 8, 2019 to June 29, 2019 |
| Location | Simpson United Methodist Church 4900 Middlebranch NE Canton, Ohio 44705 First Friends Church 5455 Market Ave N Canton, OH 44714 |
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*Please do not include your Sports Fees in your church offering* League is in the Spring, March/April to June. For 2019 League begins on April 8 and ends June 29.
-Parents’ Meeting: Monday March 18 at 6:30pm. It will be held inside First Friends Church (Enter through front entrance and follow signs). We will have sample shirts available so you can order the correct size needed. Bring your child, if desired, for shirt sizing. Deadline to place jersey size order is April 10. After that date if jersey has to be re-ordered due to incorrect size, there will be a re-order fee.
-NO Skill Assessment for this Age Division
-Practice Days & Times: Monday or Tuesday at 5:30pm to 6:45pm or 6:30pm to 7:45pm First practice Monday, April 8. Team rosters and schedule will be posted on website Thursday, April 4.
On Weekday practices there will be a 15 minute devotional that starts at 6:30 to 6:45pm for all teams.
Location of practices at Simpson United Methodist Church see address listed on this website page.
Note: Special requests will be considered, not guaranteed. Only one request, only one name, is allowed.
-Game Day & Times: Games will be Saturdays at 9:00am or 10:30am at Simpson UMC and a couple weekdays near the end of season.
–Shirt & Hat: Each member will receive a team shirt and baseball cap.
–Equipment Needed: Baseball glove needed. Baseball cleats (no metal cleats) and pants are recommended. Players should wear comfortable clothes and, though it is not required,
it is suggested that players have baseball cleats (no metal spikes, only
plastic). First Friends Church provides the balls, batters helmets and
tees. If you would like to bring your own helmet, you are welcome to.
All helmets must have a face mask and chin strap. In addition, there will be a limited number of bats available for use.
Many players opt to purchase their own and bring them… but that is
completely up to you. All bats must comply with Little League regulations. https://www.littleleague.org/playingrules/bat-information/usa-baseball-bat-standard-faq/
–Festival Date: June 29 at 12Noon in First Friends Church gym
First Friends will provide pizza and soda/water and paper products for everyone. Please plan to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Questions? Call 330.966.6868 or email sports@firstfriends.org.
COACHES NEEDED! TRAINING PROVIDED!
Please call Sports Office at 330-966-6868, indicate on child’s registration form you would like to coach/assist coach or email sports@firstfriends.org. Please plan to attend the Coaches Meeting Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30-8:30pm inside FFC gym, if interested in coaching/assist coaching.
| Location: | field 1 |
| Practice Time: | Tuesday, 05:30pm |
Coaches |
| SHAWN BILLKER |
| WILLIAM BROWN |
| TIM DETWEILER |
Players |
| NATE BARTLETT |
| CAEL BILLKER |
| LORELAI BROWN |
| JONAH CALEY |
| JOSHUA DETWEILER |
| CONNOR FRIEDMAN |
| PATRICK KENNEDY |
| BRANTLEY MILLER |
| HUNTER OYSTER |
| QUENTIN SHADLE |
| EVERETT UNANGST |
| ELI UNANGST |
| Location: | field 1 |
| Practice Time: | Monday, 05:30pm |
Coaches |
| STEVE CAPO |
| BRYAN DIXON |
| JOE HOSKINS |
Players |
| NICHOLAS CAPO |
| PARKER CURRIER |
| MASON DAVIS |
| TYLER DIXON |
| OWEN HOSKINS |
| JACOB LEWIS |
| KZON MCCOLLUM |
| SABIAN OAKLEY |
| COOPER PHILABAUM |
| LINCOLN SHAW |
| TYSON TONNOUS |
| MAXIMO VELAZQUEZ |
| Location: | field 1 |
| Practice Time: | Tuesday, 06:30pm |
Coaches |
| MIKE GRADY |
| SCOTT PITTMAN |
| TROY RICHESON |
Players |
| CAMERON ALLERDING |
| PEYTON ALLERDING |
| ALYSSA GRABER |
| BRAYDEN GRABER |
| MIKEY GRADY |
| AYDEN MARSHALL |
| OSCAR MCMICHAEL |
| WYATT PITTMAN |
| CARSON RICHESON |
| CLAYTON RICHESON |
| BLAKE STEWART |
| GRAHAM WAKEFIELD |
| Location: | field 1 |
| Practice Time: | Monday, 06:30pm |
Coaches |
| PEP (DARREN) BRACKEN |
| FREDERICK CAMPBELL |
| BEN CROSTON |
Players |
| OLIVER BAKER |
| ELLIOTT BRACKEN |
| MICAH BRITZMAN |
| MILA CAMPBELL |
| ISAAC CROSTON |
| NOAH CROSTON |
| WES HECKERT |
| DAVID JOHNSON |
| JOSHUA JOHNSON |
| BROOKLYN SHAW |
| DEVIN WISE |
| CALEB ZUPP |
| Away Team | Home Team | Game Date | Game Time | Away Score | Home Score | Venue | Rattlers | Thunder | 5/4/19 | 10:30am | simpson 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugnuts | Storm | 5/4/19 | 10:30am | simpson 2 | ||
| Storm | Rattlers | 5/11/19 | 10:30am | simpson 1 | ||
| Thunder | Lugnuts | 5/11/19 | 10:30am | simpson 2 | ||
| Storm | Thunder | 5/18/19 | 10:30am | simpson 2 | ||
| Rattlers | Lugnuts | 5/18/19 | 10:30am | simpson 1 | ||
| Storm | Rattlers | 5/25/19 | 10:30am | simpson 1 | ||
| Thunder | Lugnuts | 5/25/19 | 10:30am | simpson 2 | ||
| Rattlers | Storm | 6/1/19 | 10:30am | simpson 1 | ||
| Lugnuts | Thunder | 6/1/19 | 10:30am | simpson 2 | ||
| Thunder | Rattlers | 6/3/19 | 6:00pm | simpson 1 | ||
| Storm | Lugnuts | 6/4/19 | 6:00pm | simpson 1 | ||
| Lugnuts | Rattlers | 6/8/19 | 10:30am | simpson 1 | ||
| Thunder | Storm | 6/8/19 | 10:30am | simpson 2 | ||
| Thunder | Rattlers | 6/10/19 | 6:00pm | simpson 1 | ||
| Storm | Lugnuts | 6/11/19 | 6:00pm | simpson 1 | ||
| Lugnuts | Rattlers | 6/15/19 | 10:30am | simpson 1 | ||
| Thunder | Storm | 6/15/19 | 10:30am | simpson 2 | ||
| Rattlers | Thunder | 6/17/19 | 6:00pm | simpson 1 | ||
| Lugnuts | Storm | 6/18/19 | 6:00pm | simpson 1 | ||
COACHES NEEDED! TRAINING PROVIDED!
Please call Sports Office at 330-966-6868, indicate on child’s registration form you would like to coach/assist coach or email sports@firstfriends.org. Please plan to attend the Coaches Meeting Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30-8:30pm inside FFC gym, if interested in coaching/assist coaching.
**Please submit all necessary signed paperwork to sports@firstfriends.org
Coaches Manual Click here
Background Check (Click Link)
Under-18 Background Check (Click Link)
Ohio Youth Concussion Test (Click Link)
Coaches Code of Conduct (Click here to download) – Needs Signed and Returned
Commitment to League Rules (Click here to download) – Needs Signed and Returned
League Rules click here to download
Abuse Prevention Policy (Click Link)
Coaches Information Sheet (Click Link)
Lindsay Law Information Sheet (Click Link)