Open to all children in the community.
Kindergarten (including children ages 4 & 5 not in school yet) through HIGH SCHOOL!

 

NOTE: AS OF JANUARY 2012 we have ADDED BACK OUR 7th-8th Grade & High School Divisions for Baseball AND Softball!

   Click here for Saturday Game Day schedules! 

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

1.  Attend one of the two Saturday on-site Registration and Sizing Days

REGISTRATION & SIZING DAYS: JAN 28 or FEB 11, 2012

INSIDE MAIN CHURCH FROM 9AM-NOON!
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND A SIZING DAY

2.  Mail your registration form and payment to:  Idlewild Recreation, P.O. Box 44, Lutz, FL 33548

3.  Submit your form and payment to the Church Offices
Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, 18375 N. Dale Mabry, Lutz

 

1.  An alphabetical list will is posted on the website AFTER 5PM on Wednesday March 7. 

2.  You may call the church conceirge desk at 264-8761 during office hours.  They will have an alphabetical listing.

CAN I REGISTER ON-LINE?

No, however you may make an online payment. Due to the nature of the activity and that involves a minor child, we must receive a paper registration form with an original signature.  Photo copies and faxes are not valid.

I NEED MY CHILD TO PLAY WITH A SPECIFIC FRIEND

To guarantee that your child will play with a specific friend, registration forms must arrive STAPLED together.  You may staple as many as four (4) forms.  PLEASE be sure to check with all friends, neighbors, family before submitting your forms.  Also, be sure you have all selected the same nights of practice.  We are uable to take phone, e-mail or written requests and changes. Sorry, no exceptions.
 

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION BEGIN?

Registration begins January 9, 2012. Please check back online, after January 11th to print out your paper registration form.

The first On-site Registration and Sizing Day AND Early Bird Deadline is JANUARY 28, 2012 . Early bird payment can still be made on this day. Standard registration fees will begin to apply JAN 29, 2012 through FEB 11, 2012.

Final On-site Registration and Sizing Day is FEB 11, 2012. Standard registration fees can still be made on this day. Late registration fees will apply beginning FEB 12, 2012. A $10 late fee will be added to the standard fee.

We will continue taking registrations as long as space permits.  Registrations received after the final on-site registration day will be placed on the team with the least number of players for their grade division.

 

WHEN DOES THE SEASON RUN?

The Season runs March 12, 2012 through May 12, 2012.  Practice begins the week of March 12, 2012.

First game is March 24 and runs every Saturday through May 12.

The registration form will list exact dates and times.
Go to www.idlewild.org/register after January 9, 2012.
There will be an attached document at the bottom of the on-line payment page.

 

WHAT ARE THE FEES?

Early Bird:    Member  $65.00     Non-Member $75.00

Standard:  Member $75.00   Non-Member $85.00

Late Fee (after final Registration Day):  add $10.00

Fees subject to change.  Registration form will verify actual fees.

Uniform is included in fee and consist of shirt, shorts/pants and ballcap or visor.  You will need to provied a glove and shoes.  Cleates are recommended for grades 3 and up. NO METAL CLEATS ALLOWED. Bats and game day batting helmets will be provided.  Baseball pants must be returned at the end of the season.

 

WHAT IS THE TYPE OF PLAY FOR THE AGE GROUPS?

Kindergarten	Co-Ed	T- Ball/Coach Pitch- Parent Catch
Grade 1-2	Boys Girls	Coach/T-Ball -- Parent/Coach Catch Coach/T-Ball -- Parent/Coach Catch
Grade 3-4	Boys Girls	Coach/Player Pitch -- Player Catch Coach/Possible Player Pitch (wk 6,7,8) -- Player Stand Catch
Grade 5-6	Boys Girls	Coach/Player Pitch -- Player Catch Coach/Possible Player Pitch (wk 6,7,8) -- Player Catch
Grade 7-8	Boys Girls	Coach/Player Pitch -- Player Catch
High School	Boys Girls	Coach/Player Pitch -- Player Catch

WHEN ARE PRACTICES HELD?

Practices are held one night a week, either Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.  On the registration form you will select your 1, 2, 3 and 4 choice of practice night.  If there is a night you are not available, please mark N/A in the box.  If you are submitting multiple forms, please be sure the same nights of practice have been selected in the same order.  Most practices will begin around 5:00, 6:00  and 7:00 pm.

WHEN WILL WE GET THE GAME SCHEDULE?

The game schedules will be posted on the website the Wednesday prior to the first practice.  Keyword: Schedule.  Games are typically held on Saturday mornings anytime between 8:00 am until 2:00 pm depending on the number of teams needed to accommodate registration.  You will receive your team schedule at your first practice.  On occasion, games will be held during the week in lieu of practice as conflicts may arise with a Saturday or to make up rained out games.

 

MUST WE ATTEND THE SIZING DAY?

It is very important that every child attend one of the uniform sizing days.  We purchase uniforms based on these requests.  If you do not attend sizing, we will order a uniform based on the size of the other children on that particular team.  If this uniform does not fit, you will need to purchase the additional uniform.  Our uniform sizes are Youth Small, Medium and Large, Adult Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.  Uniforms are ordered the Tuesday after the final registration day.   For registrations that are received after the final registration day, a sublimental order will be placed after the first game.

  

OTHER INFORMATION

1.  We will do our best to have all siblings practice the same night of the week.
2.  We only honor nights of practice, not times.
3.  Grade Divisions:  Kindergarten is co-ed and includes those age 4 and 5 but not enrolled in school, Grades 1-2, Grade 3-4, Grades 5-6, Grades 7-8, and all High School will play together respectively separated boys and girls.  Your child may play up a grade division, but they can not play down.
4.  If you are requesting a specific coach, it is the coach's reponsibility to find your child's registration to assign him to his team.  We set up a specific "Coaches Meeting"  to accommodate this.  Office personnell is unable to guarantee any specific requests for coaches.  You may make a notation on the form with the Coach's name to help facilitate this.
5.  Due to the size of our program, we are unable to take any phone, e-mail or written requests or changes.  Sorry, no exceptions.
6.  Forms must have an original signature.  Faxes and copies are not valid.
7.  Rain Out information:  website, keyword: Rain Out or 264-8759; Press 1
8. Awards.  An Awards Night will be held, usually the Sunday or Monday night before the final game -- check the Registration form for actual dates.  Each child will be given an award at this time. One person from each team will receive our Joshua Award for displaying consistant effort, sportsmanship, leadership and improvement with a Christ-like attitude.

COMMON MISTAKES

1.  We can't read your form.  Please print in ink.  Make sure phone numbers are legible.
2.  Form is incomplete.  Forms go to the individual coaches so they may contact you and be advised of any special conditions. Please take time to fill out your form completely.
3.  Form is not signed by parents or legal guardians. WE DO REQUIRE BOTH SIGNATURES OF FATHER AND MOTHER PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR REGISTRATION FORM.
4.  You found out after you turned in your form that a friend is playing.  PLEASE be sure to check with family, friends, neighbors before submitting your form.  We can not guarantee late requests.  Sorry, no exceptions.

 
All games and practices to be held at theIdlewild Sports Complex located on Van Dyke Road 1/2 mile east of Dale Mabry Hwy.