TWIO THIS WEEK IN OYO | 03.07.2023

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PARK PREP DAY | WE NEED YOUR HELP THIS SATURDAY!

As we prepare for our 49th Spring Season of baseball and softball at OYO, we need all hands on deck at OYO this weekend for our annual Park Prep Day! Come out and help us beautify the park for the upcoming season. Every bit of help goes a long way! Review the SignUp Genius and discover the many ways you and your family can help prepare the park this spring. SIGN UP FOR A TASK TODAY AND LEND A HAND FOR AN HOUR!

TEAMS RELEASED | CHECK OUT YOUR ASSIGNMENT OR REGISTER!

FIND OUT YOUR TEAM ASSIGNMENT The greatest mystery this March is now released. Team rosters for all our 12 and Under divisions are now released. Learn how you can access all the info you need to know about your ballplayer's team, coach and practice nights.  HERE ARE THE STEPS IN LEAGUEAPPS! LESS THAN TWO ROSTER SPOTS LEFT PER TEAM IN EACH DIVISION Spread the word to your friends today! There's only a handful of roster spots in each division this spring. Act now to avoid the waiting lists. We look forward to everyone's participation at OYO! DON'T LET YOUR FRIENDS MISS OUT!

COACHES' CORNER | BE READY FOR THE SEASON

EQUIPMENT PICK-UP IS SATURDAY All head coaches should pick up their equipment equipment bag for the season at OYO (at garage between Fields 2-3). Get your bag before/after you assist with a project or two on Park Prep Day. SATURDAY, MARCH 11 10 A.M.-2 P.M. OYO (AT GARAGE BARN BETWEEN FIELDS 2-3) COACHES CLINIC SET FOR SATURDAY Led by Dan Underwood, a proven baseball instructor and head coach of OYO's 13U Bombers squad, all baseball coaches should attend this session to ain helpful tips and drills for the upcoming season. SATURDAY, MARCH 11 7-9 P.M. UNDERWOOD BASEBALL 6782 HAWTHORN PARK DRIVE (INDPLS)

REC TRAVEL TEAMS | STILL NEEDS TWO COACHES IN 2023

COME COACH THE 07U REC TRAVEL BOMBERS SQUAD THIS SPRING This is a great opportunity to coach an all-star baseball squad at a more competitive level and truly enjoy a fun travel season against local competition. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION TODAY!  SEEKING A COACH TO LEAD OUR 08U REC TRAVEL RED STORM SQUAD This is a great opportunity to coach an all-star softball squad at a more competitive level and truly enjoy a fun travel season against local competition. BE PART OF A GREAT STORM SEASON! 

BE A SPONSOR | MAKE A DIFFERNCE AT OYO THIS SPRING

STILL EIGHT FIELDS AND FOUR PARK AMENITIES AVAILABLE! With eight ballfields, a walkway path, batting cages, bullpen areas and golf cart sponsorship opportunities available, we hope your business will consider being a major supporter of OYO in 2023! SUPPORT OYO TODAY! STILL 22 TEAM SPONSORHIP OPPORTUNITIES LEFT! With just three days left to fill all our sponsorship needs, discover how you can make a difference for a team of ballplayers this season by becoming a Double Play ($525) or Single Sponsor ($375) this spring. BE A TEAM SPONSOR!

THE OYO EXPERIENCE | WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER!

THE OYO WAY STARTS WITH YOU For memorable baseball and softball experiecnes, OYO has it covered. HERE'S WHAT MAKES OYO SPECIAL! CODE OF CONDUCT MATTERS Help ensure your season is a memorable one for all families, including your own. READ OYO'S CODE OF CONDUCT!

WE LOVE PETS, JUST NOT AT OYO! PLEASE KEEP PETS AT HOME As you prepare to get outdoors again, we need to remind everyone OYO has a no-pet policy. This applies to practice nights and game days. HELP OUR FAMILIES FEEL SAFE

KNOW WHERE TO PARK AND WHAT'S ALLOWED AROUND THE PARK From the time you arrive to the time you leave, we want each and every family to have a memorable experience all around the park. SIMPLE RULES. HELPFUL PARKING TIPS!

IN THE PARKING LOT | KEEP FANS AND YOUR BELONGINGS SAFE!

VEHICLE SECURITY REMINDER Tip of the week for all OYO families: Keep your cars locked and secure while keeping your valuables and personal belongings out of sight! LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIPS FOR YOU!

ONE-WAY DIRECTIONS MATTER To keep all our fans, pedestrians and vehicles safe on busy game days and practice nights, we ask all drivers to follow simple one-way traffic patterns. HEAD THE "RIGHT" WAY AT OYO!

OUTSIDE OYO | STILL TIME TO GET INVOLVED

MISS THE SHOPPING DAYS? WE STILL GOT YOU COVERED! Dick's Sporting Goods understads life happens and sometimes the best deals get away from us. As a result, they are offering additional coupons for all OYO families to use through January 2024.  DOWNLOAD THE COUPON! PURCHASE YOUR KNOT HOLE CLUB MEMBERSHIP TODAY There's no better or more exciting action in town than the Indianapolis Indians. And the Indians and OYO have teamed up to create an exclusive opportunity to catch all their games...and help OYO, too! BECOME A KNOT HOLE CLUB MEMBER!

ROUND OUT YOUR EXPERIENCE

GOT QUESTIONS? LET US HELP! Let us help you get started this season and make this your best season at OYO yet. Ask your questions today! ASK A BOARD MEMBER A QUESTION! DOWNLOAD THE RULES TODAY With customized rules for baseball and softball divisions, get the lowdown on the rules before games begin. BASEBALL RULES | SOFTBALL RULES

A TRULY INSPIRATIONAL STORY ABOUT ONE OF OYO'S OWN!

Quite simply, Maddox O'Connor puts it all in perspective. For the past six years, this young ballplayer has defied the odds time and time again while playing his favorite sport at OYO, where his mom has coached rec league and rec travel teams aand his brother has played, too. While his baseball pursuits have guided him and his family to another well-respected organization locally, this story in The Indianapolis Star truly captures why Maddox is such a special gift and a wonderful blessing to all who know him. Read the article and help us root for Maddox and his teammates in 2023! READ THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR ARTICLE FEATURING MADDOX O'CONNOR!

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