Pinto Summer House League
2016
Objectives & Logistics
The objective of the Pinto Summer House League is to help young players further develop their baseball
skills while at the same time increasing their understanding of the rules of the game. To insure all
participants have a positive experience, trained IBA coaches will oversee a half-hour practice for each
team prior to games where players will have an opportunity to showcase what they are learning. All
teams will play 8 games (two weeknights per week for four weeks).
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Starts June 20th ... Ends July 21st (No sessions during the July 4th week)
Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Thornwood North
$230 (includes a jersey and hat)
We will use the Buddy System to create teams. If you would like to play with a buddy, a parent may
submit a list of one to six buddies via email to Jim Ferguson at [email protected] listing the
players first and last name, grade, and school. Parents interested in coaching should list one or two
coaches along with the players when registering.
Provide Buddy requests ONLY if you've confirmed it with your Buddy, so names don't appear on more
than one list. We will attempt to honor all buddy requests. If requesting 5 or 6 buddies, there must be an
adult agreeing to coach as part of the request. There will be two-to-three coaches per team. Please
indicate coaching interest when registering.
Instruction
The goal of this program is help players improve their skill levels and learn the game of baseball in a
friendly, enjoyable environment. Prior to each game, there will be a 30-minute instructional session
focused on hitting, throwing, fielding, and pitching skill development with three professional instructors
from Illinois Baseball Academy. The game that follows will combine both player and coach pitch to
stimulate action in the field, so players can practice their skills. Teams will have parent coaches who will
take over running the team for the game. During the game, the instructors will continue to participate by
working with pitchers on the sidelines and defensive players in the field. Finally, the IBA instructors will
also look to provide meaningful and tailored instruction to players of all skill levels.
Registration
The 2016 Pinto Summer House League is an instructional league for Pinto League players (spring grade
2nd or 3rd) who played in the Pinto House League this spring. We can accommodate up to four teams of
12/13 players; registration will be limited to the first 50 players who register. If the player you wish to
register did not participate in the 2016 WBA Spring House League, you must contact Jim Ferguson at
[email protected] to be added to a waiting list.
Registration closes June 17th, so sign-up today and guarantee yourself a roster spot.