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Rc3 DAYTON YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAM
This is a new program for Rc3. Please bear with us in the event we have to make changes to this website and the information provided.
A Fun Recreational Baseball Program for ages 4 through 12 years old.
At Rc3, we seek to equip...elevate...encourage:
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Equip... passionate players through quality training by knowledgeable and experienced coaches
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Elevate... the game while preparing players for the next level
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Encourage... Christ-like character in players and the advancement of sports by offering affordable programs
Registration: (FEBRUARY 1, 2024 - MARCH 1, 2024)
Season Dates:
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2024 SEASON DATES:
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Open registration begins Feb. 1st and ends on Mar 1st.
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Grading Day will be Mar. 2nd 2pm.
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Practices begin March 4th and will be every Monday (4u) and Tuesday and Thursday (6U-12U).*
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Games begin week of April 1st and will be played Mondays (4U) and Tuesdays and Thursdays 96U-12u). No games or practices week of Spring Break (Mar 11-16) and Easter (Mar 25-31) unless the Coach decides otherwise. A detailed schedule will be handed out once teams are set.
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*T-Ball will practice 1 x/week through March on Mondays & will transition to games April 1st .
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All practices and games will be at Barnes/Voit fields near DCS.
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Cost:
4U (4-year-olds) T-BALL:
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$45.00 (Rc3 member)
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$75.00 (potential member)
6u - 12u (5 yrs. - 12 yrs.):
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$65.00 (Rc3 member)
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$95.00 (potential member)
*Financial assistance is available. Please ask the front desk staff for an application.
Schedule:
Feb. 1st – Mar. 1st – Registration period
Mar. 2nd – Grading Day @2pm MOVED TO RC3 DUE TO FIELD CONDITIONS. 6U & 8U ONLY!
March 7th - Clinic with Bryan College baseball Team
Refunds: Upon request, a full program refund can be issued IF uniforms have not been ordered. After
uniforms are ordered, the program fee will be refunded minus the uniform fee. No refund will be
issued for any reason after the 4th week of program.
Clinic:
A free clinic is offered for all participants and potential participants. Clinics are an opportunity for players to learn skills, meet coaches and other players and enjoy the game of baseball. Day and time TBD.
Grading Day: All 6U - 8U participants are asked to attend the grading day on March 2nd at 2pm. Participants will be evaluated on baseball skills and athletic ability by committee. Results will be used by the baseball committee and coaches to help build equal teams. 4U WILL NOT participate in Grading Day.
Teams: The Baseball Committee and coaches will determine teams based on skill level. Team rosters will be determined by age division and the number of participants/teams. Special requests for coaches and/or teammates are NOT GUARANTEED.
Coaches/Refs: All coaches are volunteers. If you are interested in coaching, please indicate that on your child’s registration form. Coaches are always needed! Rc3 will provide an umpire(s) to officiate and supervise all games
Practices: 4U T-Ball will practice 1 x/week through March on Mondays and will transition to games April 1st .
6u - 12u practices begin March 5 and will be every Tuesday and Thursday until games begin April 2.
All practices and games will be at Barnes/Voigt Fields near DCS.
Games: Games begin week of April 1 and will be played Mondays(4U) and Tuesdays and Thursdays(6U - 12U). No practices week of Spring Break (Mar 11-16) unless the coach decides otherwise. A detailed schedule will be handed out once teams are set. 4u T-ball will play only on Mondays.
We will follow Dizzy Dean rules as well Rc3 DYB-specific rules.
All-Stars: We plan to have All-Star teams.
Uniform: Each participant will be given an Rc3 jersey and hat. Pants, belts, socks, cleats, helmet, glove, and bat are provided by the player. If you need assistance with gear, please let Rc3 know.
Pictures: Team and individual pictures will be taken during the season. The picture order forms and schedule will be given out prior to the specified date. Pictures are not included in the registration fee. Parents may order picture packages at additional cost if they choose.
Important Dates: Feb. 1st – Mar. 1st – Registration period
Mar. 2nd – Grading Day @2pm moved to Rc3 due to field conditions and only for 6U & 8U
March 7th - Clinic with Bryan College Baseball Team
Feb. 26th – Coaches’ Meeting
Mar. 5th – First week of baseball practice!
Apr. 2nd – First baseball games begin!
May. 2nd – Last baseball game of the regular Season!
May. 4th ?– End of Season Inter- league Strawberry Tournament @2pm (Date to be confirmed)
