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THIS WEEK IN OYO | 08.15.2023
Our 16th annual Fall Ball season at OYO is underway! We're already witnessing our baseball and softball teams coming together nicely during exciting and productive practices so far!

For those new to OYO and a refresher for those returning for another season, we are resuming our weekly e-communique -- TWIO | This Week in OYO! -- to better consolidate all timely news and updates into one single email. Of course, additional emails may follow with special announcements, but they will be limited to key updates and reminders. And, to help ensure we prepare you for the stretch run before Opening Day, this issue packs in a lot of information!

As always, thank you for choosing OYO as your family's place for baseball and softball!
FALL BALL LOGISTICS COMING TOGETHER
GAME SCHEDULES COMING LATER THIS WEEK!
Our amazing scheduling committee and tireless division commissioners are finalizing all the game schedules for nearly 500 games this fall! Once we complete our audit for each division, we'll post the regular season game schedules for all teams in all divisions!
TEAM UNIFORMS COMING NEXT WEEK!
All things are on track for more than 800 uniforms to be ready for Opening Day! When the uniforms are ready, we will make plans to distribute the uniforms to each team's head coach, and your ballplayer will have them for Opening Day!
OPENING DAY WILL BE AMAZING
BE PART OF THE FUN ON OPENING DAY!
Opening Day festivities are no longer just limited to our annual Spring Season! The fun will extend beyond the ballfield when we begin the season with a great line-up for Fall Ball Opening Day on August 27!

TREAT TICKETS ARE ALWAYS A HIT FOR ALL BALLPLAYERS!
Reward your ballplayer's team with post-game treats and make the entire experience more memorable for your players and support OYO, too. Players can redeem their treat ticket for an item of their choice from Concession Stand! 

PURCHASE TREAT TICKETS AT THE CONCESSION STAND ON SUNDAYS!
ONLY 24 ROSTER SPOTS REMAINING! GO TELL A FRIEND TODAY!
We've ordered the uniform, we've saved the space, we've shared the news, now we just need one (or two) more players for 21 teams. Any interested player needs to register soon for one of these final openings in our 800+ player Fall Ball program. With wait lists formed in four of our divisions -- and several divisions down to three or less roster spots available -- these final roster openings will be gone before Opening Day! Will your friend be playing at OYO this fall? 

SAVE-THE-DATE FOR TWO KEY EVENTS THIS SEASON
PHOTO DAY IS SET FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Your team and ballplayer's photos will be taken in mid-September by H&R Photography. All teams must be present since the team photos are used in the commemorative sponsor plaques, too. Schedule and online order details will be circulated next week.
FALL BALL TOURNAMENT IS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15
As covered during your registration process, all divisions will participate in the OYO Fall Ball tournament on October 15. (Tee Ball will play its final games on October 15.) Mark your calendar now and come ready for a fun, memorable tournament day!
STAY CONNECTED WITH OYO
DOWNLOAD THE OYO MOBILE APP
We want to be sure you and your ballplayer remain in the know of all the info you need all season long to provide an amazing experience at OYO. LeagueApps' free app -- LeagueApps Play -- is geared towards making it easier for you to view schedules, rosters, chat messages, coach notes and more. To be in the know and connected with your team all season long, download LeagueApps Play on your mobile device via:

GOOGLE PLAY
FOLLOW THE OYO WEATHERLINE ON GAME DAYS
Before leaving home, check the OYO Weatherline by Champion's Edge! On game days, OYO will make the call if a game should be played or not. When we deem the fields are playable, then let's play ball. Do not assume a game is canceled or have your team fail to show up becuase it leaves a willing team without an opponent. Check the OYO Weatherline by Champion's Edge (317.767.5170) on game days for the latest updates and come play!

GAME DAY EXPERIENCE MATTERS
TAKE CARE OF YOUR FIELD AFTER EVERY USE!
To mitigate the chances of rainouts, the way each team leaves the fields after games and practices is critical. As we often say, simply leave the field better than you found it! All rec and travel teams must rake the fields around home plate and the bases after each use (practice or game) as well as dispose of all the trash in the dugouts.
PLEASE TAKE OYO BASEBALL BAT RULES SERIOUSLY
Every season, we receive a wide range of questions about eligible bats in our baseball divisions! These rules -- and penalties -- are for the safety of all players in our rec league program. If a bat has a barrel larger than 2-1/4 inches, it must contain the USABat stamp (not the USSSA stamp). No bat barrels shall exceed 2-5/8 inches.

BE A ROLE MODEL FOR OUR KIDS
All our actions can define how our children in our league approach and handle adversity. OYO is a recreational league focused on instruction and development. Help create an environment that lifts up these resilient ballplayers each and every time they take the field. You can make a difference in ensuring our ballplayers have fun always.
HAVE YOU REVIEWED OYO'S RULES FOR FALL BALL?
From game times to playing time, from batters to baserunners, from pitchers to fielders, and beyond, we are ready to help you be in the know of all of OYO's league-specific rules? As you dot the i's and cross the t's to start your season, be sure you to take the time to review all OYO's baseball and softball rules in each division, too!

GAME DAY TIPS FOR ALL
NEED A RIDE? FIND AN AQUA TOTS BENCH AT THE PARK
OYO has five benches stationed around the park, take a seat and our Advisors on Duty will be around shortly with a golf cart to assist you with a complementary ride to a field or back to your car.

WE APPRECIATE AQUA TOTS' SUPPORT AGAIN IN 2023!
MAKE ROOM FOR THE AOD CARTS TO PASS THROUGH
As fans search for the perfect seat, particularly under the sheltered paths near Fields 6-9, here's an important reminder to ensure the paths remain clear for the AOD carts to make the rounds.
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT! KNOW OYO'S LINEUP!
PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES
Help us help you! When it comes to keeping your vehicle safe and secure, there's a lot you can do with a few simple steps. First and foremost, keep your cars locked and secure. And, keep your valuables out of sight. Utilizing basic safety practices minimizes vehicle break-ins and theft while you enjoy the games. So, keep all valuables (such as phones, purses, electronics, equipment and personal belongings) out of plain view -- or even leave them at home -- and keep your cars locked and secure at all times.
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AT OYO
We look forward to welcoming you and your ballplayer to Veterans Memorial Park, the home of OYO, every week. Please always park within the park and never in surrounding neighborhoods or on private property, where you may be liable for your car being ticketed or towed. We want to be good neighbor to the homes that are adjacent to our fields. Please follow the parking recommendation signage to park where you can ensure the shortest walk to your field and safest location, too.

WE LOVE PETS, JUST NOT AT OYO
With the nice weather of late, we need to remind everyone OYO has a no-pet policy (except for service animals). This applies to practice nights and game days. Share this with your visiting fans!
KNOW WHAT'S PERMITTED AT OYO
Beginning with no smoking or vaping, we want each and every family to have a memorable experience all around the park. Please share our rules with any visitors you welcome to the park.

MAXIMIZE YOUR OYO EXPERIENCE TODAY
SIGN UP FOR KROGER REWARDS
Go Krogering and help OYO while you do! Link your KrogerPlus Shopper's Card to OYO, shop and swipe your card at the checkout. It takes only two minutes to link your card to OYO. It's super easy! And, it's super helpful to our program!
BE PART OF THE 2024 OYO BOARD!
Come make a difference and join an expanding and exciting Board of Directors! Nominations are being accepted for a dozen open positions thru September 17. With a wide range of openings, we can help find a role that best suits your time and talents!