Parents,
A lot of our kids and coaches participate in fall leagues each year (such as Charlotte’s Wooden Bat League) so I’d like to communicate the stance of HJRB with regards to it. If a team is composed primarily of Holt/Dimondale kids then we will allow the teams to be called Holt Jr. Rams. Last year we hosted some of the Charlotte League’s games on our fields and provided concessions; and we will most likely do that again this year.
However, just so you know, we do not run these leagues. Most importantly the HJRB board does not put together teams for these leagues. We do not select coaches and we do not provide any funding for the teams. Any coach or parent can opt to sign up a team, participate and coach. These coaches can then select their own team however they want, whoever they want. It is their team.
I mainly point this out to avoid confusion. This is post season play that we encourage but we do not organize the teams in any way. Getting asked to play on one of these teams is completely up to the coaches putting together the teams. If your current coach is putting together a wooden bat team don’t assume your son will be asked and please don’t take it personal if they don’t. We don’t allow coaches to hand pick their teams during the regular season but they can here and many times it is based on close friendships, player ability or positions needed, etc, … and there are only so many slots.
I honestly don’t know all the coaches and kids planning on participating, but I’m sure there will at least be a few teams. The only thing I can offer is if your boy is interested but does not know of a team, email me and I’ll keep a list. If there are any coaches looking for extra players, email me and I’ll share the list of kids looking for a team.
If we do host games at Elliott we will be looking for volunteers to run concessions and help with field prep. Last year we profited around $1,200 during this league. All money we can use to improve the HJRB program.
IMPORTANT: We are not allowing our jerseys to be used this year for fall play!! This is extra wear and tear and a lot more work tracking down who has and hasn’t turned them in. You must turn in your Jersey and belt by July 29. Any fall league teams need to provide their own jerseys even if they are using the Holt Jr. Rams name. Contact the HJRB board if you want to use some older pullover jerseys.
** If you have played your last game and didn’t turn in your Jersey and belt to your coach, you can drop it off to the following address (there will be a box on the porch).
Kathy Hall’s House
2595 Hummingbird Ln. in Holt
Off Willoughby Rd, across from Maple Ridge Cemetery.
Thanks.
Brian Kayser, President
Holt Jr. Rams Baseball
