Easton - Redding Baseball League (“ERBL”) is excited to open registration for their Spring 2024 Falcons Travel Baseball Program. The ERBL Falcons Spring travel teams will be offered for as many age groups that registration numbers dictate (8U-12U). Age is dictated by the Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth age cutoff date of April 30th at each age group. 

***ERBL travel teams are designed for serious, competitive, and advanced level baseball players. Expectations of skill level, commitment, and baseball acumen are higher than that of the traditional ERBL in-town Spring season.***

Team details:

10U+

• Team workouts begin in November/December.  Winter sessions will be held at a local gymnasium or baseball facility with assistance and instruction from the Fairfield University baseball team and staff on a weekly basis.  

• Spring practices will be twice a week (one weekend and one weekday)

• Team will compete in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League or similar competitive travel league with games in Fairfield, New Haven and Westchester counties.

• One or more spring tournaments with potential travel outside CT.

• Team will play 15+ games starting in April and ending in mid-late June with weekly practices. When games begin, expect weekly games and weekly practices 2-4 days a week.

9U and 8U (separate teams)

• Team workouts begin in January.  Winter sessions will be held at a local gymnasium or baseball facility on a weekly basis.

• Spring practices will be twice a week (one weekend and one weekday)

• Teams will compete in the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League or similar competitive travel league with games in Fairfield, New Haven and Westchester counties.

• Team will play 12-15 games starting in April and ending in mid-late June with weekly practices. When games begin, expect weekly games and weekly practices 2-4 days a week. 

8U/7U Developmental Team (combined team)

• This team is for 8U baseball players who based on evaluations did not make the kid pitch team, but who show promise and want to compete on a travel team. This team is for 7U players who want to play competitive baseball but are not eligible for the kid pitch team based on age.

• Team workouts begin in January.  Winter sessions will be held at a local gymnasium or baseball facility on a weekly basis.

• Spring practices will be twice a week (one weekend and one weekday)

• This team will compete in the Bethwood Machine Pitch Tournament. This tournament runs early June through mid- July. Once this tournament starts, expect weekly games and weekly practices 2-4 days a week. 

Details for the program are below –

• Registration – Price is age dependent (10U and above $895, 9U/8U $795, 8U/7U Developmental Team $445)  – Please register at:

https://eastonbaseballleague.sportngin.com/register/form/693993798

No payment is required at this time. For those placed on a spring 2024 travel team you will receive a registration link. A payment plan will be offered with the half due once a player is placed on a roster. Balance to be paid Dec 1st.  DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SUNDAY 10/15.    

• Mandatory evaluations if necessary to be held on 10/22 at fields in Easton and/or Redding. Specific fields and times are TBD. There will be 1 potential makeup the following week. Evaluations are free to attend but as mentioned are designed for advanced level players. Roster sizes will be capped at 12 and there will be mandatory cuts should registration numbers go over 12. This is not a first come first served program. Every player will go through the formal evaluation process if necessary.

• We will send you an email to let you know if and when evaluations are necessary OR if they are not necessary based on registration numbers by October 16th. 

• Players on this team MUST participate in the ERBL local, in-town Spring baseball program.

• Playing on the Spring Travel team is independent of any ERBL district/summer team and DOES NOT guarantee a roster spot on any ERBL district/summer team.

• Teams will be coached by ERBL volunteers.

• Program includes a full uniform set and additional gear.

Thank You -
ERBL Falcons

Our Summer Baseball Program is a highly competitive offering and teams will be constructed of the most advanced and skilled ERBL baseball players. As a competitive program, there may be tryouts and/or cuts to form our rosters.  Please note that this registration is for interest only and no fee will be accepted at this time.  Once the rosters are formed then the fee will be billed.

Registration - Runs through April 14, 2023 with the summer season starting with Memorial Day tournaments. Please note that this is a hard deadline and no registrations will be accepted after this date. It is recommended that you register your child ASAP to avoid any registration issues that may arise.  Go to 2023 ERBL Summer Baseball Registration Link to register.

Evaluations - Depending on registration numbers at each age group level, team placement will be based on performance at the spring evaluation session (if necessary), performance thus far this spring and historical coach knowledge along with recommendations. In the event that it is necessary to cut a player, registration fee will not be charged.

Age Groups - ERBL will look to field competitive teams at all levels and will be done according to the player’s Cal Ripken Age (see below).

·         7U - May 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016

·         8U - May 1, 2014 - April 30, 2015

·         9U - May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014

·         10U- May 1, 2012 - April 30, 2013

·         11U- May 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012

·         12U- May 1, 2010 - April 30, 2011

Eligibility – In order to register, your child must participate in the 2023 ERBL Spring in-house season.

Cost - (Roughly $375) – The registration fee covers the cost of a jersey, hat and batting helmet.  The fee also covers the Memorial Day tournament and the district tournament (and states, if made).  The teams will also play in a Cal Ripken summer league which consists of approximately 20 games throughout the summer.  Any tournaments at any level outside of what is included must be covered by the families that are participating. 

Once final rosters are set, payment will be required at that time. Any questions, please respond to this email. 

- ERBL

Easton-Redding Baseball (ERBL) – 2023 Spring Baseball Registration is Now Open!!

**Easton-Redding Baseball League’s (ERBL) Spring registration is now open for all boys and girls ages 4 through 12 (turning 4 by 9/1/2023). The season will run from mid-April through early-June and consist of games on Saturday mornings/afternoons as well as weeknight games/practices.

Division breakouts are as follows:

·        Majors – Cost - $240.00. This division is for all eligible 7th, 6th, and 5th graders – although younger/less experienced 5th graders may choose to play in the minors division instead by emailing us through the website. The Majors play their games on the larger 50/70 field (50 feet from pitcher’s mound to home plate and 70 feet between each base) with 50/70 field rules such as leading and pickoffs. 

·        Minors - Cost - $240.00. This division is for 5th (those choosing to not play in majors), 4th, and 3rd graders. The Minors play on the traditional 46/60 field (46 feet from pitcher’s mound to home plate and 60 feet between each base) with 46/60 field rules such as full kid pitch and stealing bases.

·        Rookies - Cost - $215.00. This division is for 1st and 2nd graders. The Rookies play on the traditional 46/60 field and will feature a combination of coach pitch/machine pitch. Outs are recorded and players will bat in a continuous lineup. There will be one practice/game during the week (day/time TBD) and one game on Saturday mornings (8:45am start time) with a strong focus on baseball fundamentals. 

·        T-Ball - Cost - $125.00. This division is for those children in Kindergarten, Pre-K, or any child who turns 4 by 9/1/2023. The T-Ball players will play on a smaller sized field with smaller team sizes (usually 6 – 8 per team). Batters hit off of a tee while learning the fundamentals of the game including batting, fielding & throwing. There will be one practice/game during the week (day/time TBD) and one game on Saturday afternoons (12:30pm start time or 1:30pm start time) with strong focus on baseball fundamentals.

Please Note:

• ***For EASTON Residents only. We have switched to a new system and no information was allowed to migrate over. For the purposes of registering for 2023 Spring Baseball you will need to create a new family account IF you've never registered through SportsEngine in the past. If you have an existing SportsEngine account then all you would need to do is register your child through the existing account.*** 
• Easton residents must register through the link provided in this communication. Redding residents should register with the BGCRE through their website.
• Rookie and T-Ball divisions are organized as Easton only teams with all games and practices in Easton while the Majors and Minors teams will be fully integrated with Redding Baseball.  The teams will be proportionally balanced based in overall registration.
• "Play-ups" are at the sole discretion of the Easton-Redding Baseball League (ERBL) BOD and will be granted strictly based on safety concerns.
• We DO NOT accept placement requests at any level of play.
• All teams are coached by volunteer coaches so please consider registering as a coach/manager of your child’s team.

Key Spring Dates:

• Registration Deadline: March 10th 
• Player Evaluations: For Majors and Minors divisions only will be held early to mid-March
• Teams announced: Middle to Late March
• Stay tuned for Winter Clinic announcements
• First practices: Mid-April
• First Games: Week of April 22 weather and field conditions permitting

HOW TO REGISTER:

Register for the Spring season at www.eastonbaseballleague.com and click on the "Register Here!" banner. The games/practices WILL NOT conflict with AYSO (soccer) times. Registration closes March 10, 2023.

We look forward to another fun and safe season – Opening Day will be here soon!

Easton-Redding Baseball League BOD

Since 1954, Easton Baseball League has provided an educational and athletic program where every athlete experiences the following:

• Has fun playing the game
• Feels like an important part of the team regardless of performance
• Learns the skills, tactics and strategies of the game
• Improves as a player
• Develops positive character traits and values that will aid success in the rest of their lives and have value beyond the playing field.

As a VOLUNTEER run organization, Easton Baseball League is committed to creating a culture in which coaches, parents, fans, umpires and athletes work together to achieve this mission.