Fall Evaluations will be held on Saturday, September 11th with a backup day of Sunday, September 12th if there is inclement weather.  Times for each age group are as follows:

10am-12pm     13-15's (no Gopher State for 15's)

12pm-2pm        11-12's

2pm-4pm            9-10's

Please be at the Bob Cross fields 30 minutes in advance to ensure you are registered. Registration will open in the next couple of weeks. It is important that all players 9+ attend evals, as it helps our association determine the Gopher State travel teams and to form well-balanced teams for Community League.

*Fall Evaluations will continue to be the 2nd weekend of September in the future.

Link for registration: https://saukrapidsyouthbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/010766708

Deadline for registration will be Friday, September 10th at 5PM. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Starting on Monday July 12th, all Tee Ball and Coach Pitch games that were scheduled to be played at the Talahi Fields have now been moved to Cherry Park, located in the Waters Edge Addition.  This field does not have an exact address, it is located at the intersection of 7th Street NE and 47th Ave NE in St Cloud.  See map below.

Just a reminder... in the upcoming 2021 season, each player will be required to provide their own helmet. 

Unfortunately, due to continued COVID restrictions, we are unable to have a new parent meeting again this year. Below are the slides that would have been shown. If you have questions, please let us know!!

UPDATED!!!

We have an exciting camp new to our association that we’d like to offer you! The camp will be run by Sauk Rapids-Rice High School’s Coach Hille and staff including other coaches and players. The camp will be offered on the following days:

Tuesday, August 10th
Friday, August 13th
Tuesday, August 17th
Friday, August 20th
Tuesday, August 24th
**This camp includes all 5 days!**

Times will be:
9*-10 year olds from 4:30-6:00
11-12 year olds from 6:00-7:30
13-14 year olds from 7:30-9:00

**Please register your player(s) for the age group they will be playing next season (summer 2022). 14 year olds turning 15 are welcome to register**

All sessions will be held on Bob Cross Field #10 (The SRRHS Varsity Field!!) The purpose of this camp will be to teach fundamental throwing, fielding, and hitting progressions.

The cost of the camp will be $30 per player and capped at $50 per family if you have multiple kids that sign up. Unfortunately at this time, we can only allow 25 players per session. To sign up and keep everything organized, please email the association at srybabaseball@gmail.com and we will then charge you through PayPal using your email. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out.

INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATES:

THERE ARE NO WEATHER UPDATES AT THIS TIME.

Whenever possible, we will post inclement weather updates here. Our Facebook page is often the most up to date with information & your coaches will also keep you informed as to changes due to weather. If you have any questions about weather conditions on practice or game days, please contact your coach directly.

Come have some fun and enjoy a Rox game for FREE! This game will be FREE for all Sauk Rapids Youth Baseball players and coaches, friends and family tickets will cost $9. Enjoy some baseball on us next Tuesday, August 10th!! Please email toby@bzfire.com with your name and how many tickets of each type (player/coach or friend/family) you will need. Deadline is Tuesday, August 10th at 9am. Hope to see you there!! 

Our partner, @thedickssportinggoodsfoundation, is excited to provide a $5,000,000 grant to Every Kid Sports, a 501©3 nonprofit, to provide income-restricted families financial assistance to cover registration fees. To sign up, visit www.sportsmatter.org/registrationfees. This is good for ANY SPORT through an organization or school.

Eligibility requirements:

• Must be for a child, 4-18 years of age, who is currently enrolled in SNAP, ACA Insurance Program, WIC, or Foster Care system.
• Must be registering for participation in a recreation-level sport hosted by a youth sports organization or school.
• Must be registering for an upcoming sport season.
• To learn more or see more details, visit: www.everykidsports.org
• Some restrictions apply.

Signs of Dehydration

• Headache
• Lightheadedness
• Fatigue
• Noticeable thirst
• Irritability
• Muscle cramps
• Weakness
• Difficulty paying attention
• Dark yellow urine

Why is Hydration Important

With as little as 1% loss of bodyweight (of water), the following performance related measures are negatively impacted:

• Aerobic endurance
• Strength
• Power
• Speed
• Agility
• Reaction time

On Average How Many Cups of Water Are Needed on a Average Day

• Males 9-13 years old = 10 cups
• Males 14-18 years old  = 14 cups
• Females 9-13 years old= 9 cups
• Females 14-18 years old = 10 cups

Water Intake Guidelines

As general rules of thumb, the following guidelines can be helpful:  

• Before Exercise: Drink 16 ounces of water two hours before physical activity begins, and another 8-16 ounces right before exercising.
• During Exercise:  Every 15-20 minutes, drink at least 4-6 ounces of fluid during vigorous exercise. For less vigorous exercise, decrease the amount slightly.
• After Exercise: Drink 16-24 ounces of water for every pound lost during physical activity. Consuming rehydrating beverages (like fruit smoothies) and eating watery foods (such as fruits and vegetables) along with salty ones can help replace lost fluids and electrolytes.