ALL STAR WEEKEND ( GRADES 3-8 ) The Lake Forest Recreation Department Athletics team will be hosting its Annual All-Star weekend for Mustang-Pony Leagues in May of 2022 . The weekend ’ s festivities will feature an Opening Ceremony and consist of a home run derby , around the horn team competition , Golden Arm competition , and All-Star game . Prizes will be awarded to winners . The staff will also be doing concessions for the weekend .

OPENING DAY CEREMONIES • APRIL 16 , 2022

An Opening Day Ceremony will be held for all K-Mustang and Pony League participants in April 16 at Deerpath Park . Join the festivities as the teams are announced , we sing the national anthem , and throw out the season ’ s first pitch !

For more baseball information : Jason Olson , Program Supervisor , 847.810.3946

REGISTRATION DEADLINE : MONDAY , MARCH 6 , 2022

Baseball House League , for ages Kindergarten through 8th Grade , is a community-based baseball program for the beginner through the most experienced player . The Bronco and Pony House League programs will engage in a semi-competitive travel-like league . All other age groups will play games in-house , against other teams in their age group . House League is where it all starts and is the foundation for the player who wishes to someday compete at the highest level . This is a great program to enjoy the game while playing in your community with friends . All House League divisions will be centered on learning and developing the fundamentals of the game as well as success , safety , and , above all , FUN !

PLAYER EVALUATIONS ( MANDATORY )

Player evaluations will now be conducted yearly to determine the best group for each player .

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KINDERGARTEN BASEBALL ( 4Y +) Players will be instructed in the BASIC fundamentals of the game by qualified volunteer coaches . This is a co-ed league where the children will bat off a tee for the 1st half of the season , with the goal in mind of hitting live pitching from their coaches halfway through the season . Game play will allow all kids to bat , allow all kids to play every position , with the philosophy of basic skill development in mind . We want all the kids to learn the basics of the game at every position at this level . Events will be no longer than 60 minutes .

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR

20140301-01 Tu , Sa

Apr 5 - Jun 4

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 11:00 am

$ 194 /$ 233

PINTO BASEBALL ( GRADES 1-2 ) Pinto House League will now meet three days a week , focusing attention on skill development and “ real ” baseball . Teams will practice twice a week and play one game a week . This league will now be a true introduction to baseball , featuring kid pitching ( half way through the season ) and five innings of gameplay and will feel like “ real ” baseball to the player . Our coaches will be directed to teach game strategy along with stressing fundamentals and proper skill development , all in a fun and safe environment . Events will be no longer than 90 minutes .

CODE DAYS DATES TIME R / NR

20140301-02 M , Th , Sa

Apr 4 - Jun 4

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

$ 250 /$ 300 www . LFParksandRec . com 39