OBGC BASEBALL
OBGC House Baseball
Spring 2020
Registration deadline is Sunday, March 15th
OBGC offers house baseball for boys and girls in school grades kindergarten through eighth grade. There are six different age/grade divisions, most being two year programs.
All baseball divisions are open to boys and girls. There is minimum playtime for players in all divisions and maximum inning limit at individual positions at the younger age divisions. Players bat every game in a continuous batting order. The emphasis is for the boys and girls to have fun while learning baseball. All games and practices are held within three miles from the center of Olney (Rt. 108 and Georgia Avenue).
Birthdates are not relevant when registering for OBGC house baseball. Leagues are formed based on the school grade which the child is enrolled.
LEAGUE
SCHOOL GRADE
PITCHING
BASE/MOUND DISTANCE
Shetland
Pre-K - 1st
T – Ball
50 / 25
Pinto
1st – 2nd Grade
Machine
60 / 44
Mustang Machine
3rd - 4th Grade
Machine
60 / 44
Bronco
4th - 5th - 6th Grade
Player
70 / 48
Pony
7th - 8th Grade
Player
80 / 54
Colt
9-12th Grade
Player
90/60
Seasons/Practices: The house program has a spring and fall season. The spring season runs from April to early June. It is the coach’s discretion as to how many practices they will have, but we recommend one per week so that skills can be taught for the player's development.
T-ball / Shetland: Teams will hold one practice during the week with a game on Saturday in the beginning of the season. Later in the season there will be two games per week instead of one practice.
Coaches: We are always looking for good coaches for our children. All head and assistant coaches are required to pass a mandatory background check and participate in a computer NYSCA training course. Our coaches are the backbone to all of the Club's programs and whose attitude and approach are appropriate for the level and goals of any particular sport.
End of Season Single Elimination Tournament: To promote players learning the game of baseball and enjoying the experience of playing, standings are not kept during the regular season. All teams make the playoffs, win - loss records are irrelevant for seeding.
Equipment: OBGC provides each player with a uniform consisting of a team shirt and hat. The only equipment a player must bring is a fielding glove. Boys fielding the catcher position are required to wear an athletic protector/cup.
Baseball Bat Restrictions
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Shetland, Pinto & Mustang must use 2 1/4" barrel bats, no weight restrictions
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Bronco & Pony may use 2 1/4" or 2 3/4" barrel bats, no weight restrictions
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Colt must use a minus 3 bat with a 2 5/8" barrel as required in high school baseball
Contact Information: If you have any additional questions about the BASEBALL PROGRAMS, please contact us at baseball@OBGC.com, or see the specific contact information below. If you have questions about REGISTRATION, please contact obgcadm@OBGC.com.
Thank you and enjoy the season.
House Baseball Commissioner: Brad Scott (baseball@obgc.com)
Fall 2019
OBGC Travel Baseball
League Rules Documents
OBGC has one of the most successful travel baseball programs in the state of Maryland. We offer a variety of opportunities for players in age groups U8 through U14. Our teams are highly competitive and successful locally, regionally and in some cases nationally.
