KLMBGC T-Ball Program

T-Ball is a sport based on baseball and is intended as an introduction for children to develop baseball skills and have fun.

Our goal is to teach the game of baseball while instilling the value of team building, sportsmanship and good old fashion fun. The Kettering-Largo-Mitchellville Boys & Girls Club (KLMBGC) T-Ball program is offered to youth between the ages of 5 to 6.

The positions that get the most action in T-ball are the pitcher and first base, followed by the rest of the infield positions. Catcher is also a special position due to the added gear that is worn. Thus, it’s important for the coach to ensure all players get chances to play those positions.  In T-Ball, the pitcher is usually used for defensive purposes only. The ball is placed on an adjustable tee atop the home plate at a suitable height for the batter to strike. (In some clubs, adult coaches give the batter an opportunity to try and hit a few pitched balls before going to the tee in the hope that this will further develop batting skills.) Most of the other rules are similar or identical to those of baseball, though the game is played on a smaller field.

Many parents assist during the game by coaching players in the dugout, in the field, on the bases, and at the plate. They also perform the task of umpiring. A roster is typically displayed to the fans cheering from the bleachers.

IMPORTANT LINKS TO REMEMBER:
PGCBGC Baseball Dates To Remember
Upcoming Baseball Events
Please view the events flyer for special registration events.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Moulded Rubber Cleats (Baseball Shoes), Jock Strap with Protective Cup, Fitted Baseball Glove for the correct age group, if your child writes with his or her right hand, please get a baseball glove to fit on his or her left hand and a protective mouth piece.

MISCELLANEOUS:
PARENTS!!!! BIRTH CERTIFICATE AND SMALL PICTURE NEEDED ASAP!!!!!! PARENTS!!! PLEASE FILL OUT WHITE AND YELLOW CARD FOR THE KIDS THAT ARE NEW TO KLMBGC COUNTY TEAMS.

PARENTS!! PLEASE, WE NEED YOU TO PARTICIPATE BY BECOMING TEAM MOM, COACH OR ASSISTANT COACH AND BE SURE TO BRING KIDS ON TIME AND PICK THEM UP ON TIME!!!!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR HEROES TO COACH OUR KIDS, WE WILL PROVIDE COACHING CLASSES IF NEEDED. All coaches will get a background check and be certified by the county.

2012 COUNTY AMERICAN SPORTS EDUCATION PROGRAM (ASEP) CLASSES: All ASEP training will need to be taken online. For 2012, there will not be any in-person, face-to-face style classrooms available. ONLINE CLASS are $19.95 each. The coaching book is included. Take the interactive course online at your own pace. Then take the online test and get your results immediately. For more information and to enroll Online, please find this information on the following website: ASEP.COM

REMEMBER, YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE YOU PLAY!

You may register online for the sport of your choice.

Contacts: Wanda Woods, Baseball Commissioner – (baseball@klmbgc.com)