Yankees

Despite what many may think, we are the groundskeepers on our fields. The Parks and Recreation Department will mow the grass, but they do not maintain any of the infield clay, mounds, or batters' boxes. That responsibility is ours. We must all do our share to help keep the fields in good condition. This requires raking and dragging the infield, raking and packing the pitchers mound, and watering the clay every night. Field #2 on 14th Street needs extra attention from the Minor B coaches since the clay on the field is relatively new and dragging and watering is extremely important to make sure the clay packs in correctly and doesn't get blown away during our frequent winds. Every field should have the tools needed to do the work, please make sure it gets done when it is your team's responsibility.

Despite what many may think, we are the groundskeepers on our fields. The Parks and Recreation Department will mow the grass, but they do not maintain any of the infield clay, mounds, or batters' boxes. That responsibility is ours. We must all do our share to help keep the fields in good condition. This requires raking and dragging the infield, raking and packing the pitchers mound, and watering the clay every night. Field #2 on 14th Street needs extra attention from the Minor B coaches since the clay on the field is relatively new and dragging and watering is extremely important to make sure the clay packs in correctly and doesn't get blown away during our frequent winds. Every field should have the tools needed to do the work, please make sure it gets done when it is your team's responsibility.

Now that the regular season is underway, we do not have a set practice schedule. The League does have some guidelines that will help. In the Major division the Major field is available for practice before the scheduled game. If you are the home team you will have the field on the day prior to your game. You will have to be off the field by 5:30 PM. If you are the visiting team you will have the batting cage on the day prior to your game. Again, you will have to be out of the cage by 5:30 PM. On the Friday doubleheader nights the teams playing the 6:00 PM game will follow this guideline. The 8:00 PM teams will have to find other places to practice.  Ben Hulse is an option for the Major teams, but please keep in mind that there are Minor A teams practicing there. We will reserve the southern most backstop at Ben Hulse for the majors. Please use good judgement and maintain a safe practice environment for everyone. We are still reserving TL Waggoner and the Joshua Tree Park for our Minor B teams.

Now that the regular season is underway, we do not have a set practice schedule. The League does have some guidelines that will help. In the Major division the Major field is available for practice before the scheduled game. If you are the home team you will have the field on the day prior to your game. You will have to be off the field by 5:30 PM. If you are the visiting team you will have the batting cage on the day prior to your game. Again, you will have to be out of the cage by 5:30 PM. On the Friday doubleheader nights the teams playing the 6:00 PM game will follow this guideline. The 8:00 PM teams will have to find other places to practice.  Ben Hulse is an option for the Major teams, but please keep in mind that there are Minor A teams practicing there. We will reserve the southern most backstop at Ben Hulse for the majors. Please use good judgement and maintain a safe practice environment for everyone. We are still reserving TL Waggoner and the Joshua Tree Park for our Minor B teams.

At every game, both teams have duties before and after the game. The Visitors have before game field maintenance. This includes placing the bases, chalking the field, and the raising/lowering of the American Flag. The Home teams duties include Snack Bar, official scorekeeper and pitch counter, and after game maintenance. After game maintenance includes putting away bases, dragging field (make sure to put in base plugs first!), repairing mound, and watering the infield. Both teams have the responsibility of cleaning out their dugouts.

Also, the Home team will occupy the third base dugout and the Visitors will be in the first base dugout