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Spring 2012 Assessment Schedule
The Spring 2012 Assessment Schedule can be found HERE.
Assessments are required in an effort to balance the talent levels across teams to create a more enjoyable experience for all players. Attendance is MANDATORY. More details about the assessment process will be sent via email.
Spring 2012 Registration
Registration for the Spring 2012
Baseball/Softball season is now limited by open spaces.
There are a limited number of spaces available in some age groups as follows (updated 1/18/12 4:00PM):
| Baseball | Tee (5 & 6 YO) | 3 Spaces Available |
| Baseball | A (7 & 8 YO) |
5 Spaces Available |
| Baseball | AA (9 YO) | 5 Spaces Available |
| Baseball | AAA (10 YO) | 2 Spaces Available |
| Baseball | Majors (11 & 12 YO) | 4 Spaces Available |
| Baseball | Juniors (13-15 YO) | 1 Space Available |
| Baseball | Seniors (16-18 YO) | 8 Spaces Available |
| Softball | Farm (6-8 YO) | 2 Spaces Available |
| Softball | AA (9 & 10 YO) | FULL |
| Softball | Majors (11 & 12 YO) | 1 Space Available |
| Softball | Seniors (13-18YO) | 2 Spaces Available |
IF A CATEGORY IS FULL, PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE WAIT LIST AND YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN SPACES OPEN. THERE IS NO CHARGE TO REGISTER FOR THE WAIT LIST.
To register, please click HERE.
Since this is a new registration system, we have created an instructional document to help guide you through the process. That document can be found by clicking HERE.
The fees for 2012 are as follows:
Tee Ball - Johns Creek Resident = $170, Non-Resident = $255
All Other Leagues - Johns Creek Resident = $200, Non-Resident = $300.
The schedule of events for the Spring 2012 season can be found HERE.
Information about our baseball program can be found HERE. Information about our softball program can be found HERE. These documents along with the registration screens should answer the majority of questions you may have. If not, please email registrar@oceepark.com.
League Age determination for baseball can be found HERE. League Age determination for softball can be found HERE.
WITHDRAWAL
Withdrawals can be requested by sending an email to registrar@oceepark.com. Withdrawal requests made by the registration deadline will result in a refund of fees paid - a $25 non-refundable processing fee. Withdrawals after the deadline will not be eligible for any refund. The withdrawal deadline can be found on the calendar of events for the current season. The schedule of events for the Spring 2012 season can be found HERE.
Composite Bat Rule Updates - Spring 2012
Parents, please be advised. There are rule changes for the upcoming Ocee Park Spring baseball season in Babe Ruth League and Cal Ripkin League (ages 4 - 12) concerning bats. Below, is a memo dated 11/23/2011 from the Babe Ruth League website explaining the rule changes.
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL DIVISION (ages 4-12)
The bat may not exceed 33”in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 ¼” in diameter. Only 2 ¼” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed. Wood 2 ¼” barrel bats are allowed.
13-15 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed. Only composite barrel bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
16-18 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in length and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter or be greater than a -3 length to weight ratio. Only metal/composite bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 are allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
PENALTY
- If the illegal bat is discovered prior to a batter completing his “at bat” the bat is simply removed from play and the “at bat” continues.
- A player who uses an illegal bat or non-conforming barrel dimension and hits a fair ball will be ruled out. No advancement on the bases will be allowed, and any outs during the play shall stand. This is an appeal play. The “at bat” will be considered legal once a pitch is thrown to the next batter.
- Any bat discovered prior to the game that does not conform to the above rule shall be directed to be removed immediately and not be allowed for use during the game.
- The non-compliance should be brought to the attention of the head umpire of the game and a warning should be issued to the manager. The umpire should report the incident to the UIC for tracking. A repeat offense during the SEASON, may result in a one game suspension of the responsible manager.
Select Baseball Program Changes
Beginning with the Spring 2012 season, the select baseball program will transform into an expanded Summer Tournament format. Team selection will be made prior to or during Spring Break.
Practices will be on Sundays from Spring break through the regular season. At the conclusion of the regular season, teams will begin a format of multiple weeknight practices and scrimmages in preparation for a series of local weekend tournaments from the end of May through June with the option of extended to the Babe Ruth Tournament path in July.
Teams will start at the 8YO level and move up through 13-15 based on the interested talent pool. More information will be posted here over the next few weeks concerning more details of the program.
There will be no changes to the Select Softball format.
Equipment and Uniform Donations for the Needy
It is time to do some cleaning for a good cause. Ocee Park will be collecting any baseball and softball gear you have – uniform shirts, pants, caps, socks, bats, balls, catcher’s gear, shoes, gloves, etc.
Please make sure the gear and uniforms are reusable or in working order. Tax receipts will be available.
Anita Sullivan has graciously donated her time to collect and deliver all the uniforms and gear. She will be at the concession stand on Saturday, November 5, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Please contact Anita at sullys4@aol.com if you have any questions or issues.
Manager/Coach Equipment Return
Please return your equipment bag + equipment on Saturday October 29th at the concession stand between 10 a.m. and after the last game which should end around 4:00.
- All the compartments of your bag should be cleaned out.
- Please return all used and unused baseballs
Thank you so much for all the time you have given to the kids this season. The program would not make it without your dedication. It is really appreciated.
Baseball Makeup Games Posted
Please check the Baseball Schedules Page for the latest schedule updates heading into the last full week of the season. Softball schedules are being analyzed and updates will be available over the weekend for any games to be made up. Please note that not all games will be made up based on team availability and equity of schedule.
Fall Construction Project Begins
The City of Johns Creek is starting a park improvement program to add some stairs between Fields 3 and 4 (Nichols) to make the upper parking lot more accessible. The project will begin on September 19th and the projected completion date is October 3, 2011.
The majority of the construction will occur in the upper end of the parking lot with only minimal interference with the walking track.
Please AVOID the contruction areas as much as possible.
City of Johns Creek Non-Resident Fee Policy
Effective June 1, 2011, the City of Johns Creek will begin collecting non-resident fees for all programs and facility rentals that are held at Newtown / Ocee Park. Non-resident fees will not apply to programs held outside of City-owned parks.
These fees are being collected to help offset the increased cost of park maintenance that is not being funded by non-residents that do not pay City of Johns Creek taxes.
Johns Creek’s non-resident fee policy is similar to the non-resident fee policies in neighboring jurisdictions like the cities of Alpharetta and Roswell.
Under the new policy, a priority registration period of two weeks will be held at the beginning of registration where only Johns Creek residents and non-resident returning players can register. At the end of the two-week priority registration period, anyone can register, including non-residents that are participating for the first time.
City residency is determined by your legal home address. Individuals that provide false information in order to register at residential rates shall be denied registration and/or dropped from the program with no refund.
For more information on the City of Johns Creek non-resident fee policy, please visit www.johnscreekga.gov or email Kirk Franz, Recreation Manager at kirk.franz@johnscreekga.gov.
Online instructional drills and tips
Managers and assistant coaches may now access, free of charge, an online library of coaching and player training videos, drills and tips for baseball and softball. Coaches may click this link to access the site. Password information will be provided this week by the league directors in baseball and softball.
Ocee Park
Ocee Park Athletic Association (OPAA) sponsors youth baseball and softball programs for boys and girls ages 5 to 18 years old. Since our founding in 1993, OPAA has grown to more than 1,700 participants and over 1,100 families. OPAA leagues play and practice at Ocee Park (a City of Johns Creek park) on Buice Road in Johns Creek, GA. OPAA's Board of Directors, managers and coaches, and many others are volunteers who are dedicated to OPAA's vision and mission.
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