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THIS WEEK IN OYO | 03.22.2023
To streamline our content and provide you with a single source of information each week, we once again introduce our weekly e-communique TWIO | This Week in OYO!

HERE'S YOUR WEEKLY LINE-UP OF OYO NEWS!
STILL TIME TO JOIN OUR GROWING JUNIOR BASEBALL, 14U/16U SOFTBALL DIVISIONS
Our Junior Baseball and 14U/16U Softball divisions begin practices in early May and games in late May to accommodate school ball commitments. While these two programs are expanding the total number of teams in 2022, there is a finite amount of space available. With only 30 openings left, there's still time to guarantee a roster spot for all players ages 13 and older. Register now for our oldest baseball and softball divisions and you'll be set for the 2023 Spring Season!
ONLY 55 OPENINGS LEFT IN OUR YOUNGER DIVISIONS
We have experienced significant growth in nearly all our divisions and we've expanded our program as much as we possibly can in 2023. Now, all nine of our nine divisions for younger ballplayers (12 and Under) have a mere 2-9 roster spots remaining. Once these spots are gone, they're gone. We can't create additional teams or roster spots. Don't risk joining a wait list -- and don't let your friends miss out, either.

Register now and spread the word that OYO is THE place for baseball and softball in Central Indiana!
GO RECRUIT A FRIEND NOW!
What better way for your ballplayer to spend time at OYO, then to do so with a friend participating in the 2023 Spring Season, too! So go spread the word, there are openings on nearly two-thirds of all our teams this spring and these roster spots will be filled first come, first served.

Please note, we will continue to strive for team balance in both skill level and total number of players, but it remains very likely a player you recruit will be paired up on the same team as your ballplayer, if space is available.
REC TRAVEL TRYOUTS COMING SOON
Nine of our 10 rec travel teams now have a coach and are making plans for their rec travel season. We offer two rec travel programs -- Bombers for baseball, Red Storm for softball -- which offer a more competitive experience for interested ballplayers seeking additional game opportunities on Sundays and after the rec league season ends. Tryouts will be conducted during the next couple weeks. So, discover the coach for your child's age group. And to help, ages are based on the player's age as of January 1, 2023 (for softball) and April 30, 2023 (for baseball). Bomber Up! Go Storm!
WE LOVE PETS, JUST NOT AT OYO! BE SURE TO REVIEW ALL OF THE PARK RULES!
As you prepare to get outdoors again, we need to remind everyone there is a no-pet policy at Veterans Memorial Park, the home of OYO. This applies to practice nights and game days.

So, if all our families can help follow some very simple and basic guidelines at the park, we can ensure all our fans, families and ballplayers a safe, memorable and amazing experience each and every time they visit Veterans Memorial Park!
SAVE THE DATE! OPENING DAY PARADE IS APRIL 15!
One of the most exciting events each season for all our ballplayers of any age is Opening Day. All our teams convene at Oaklandon Elementary beginning at 8:30 a.m. and walk the parade route starting at 9 a.m. The ballplayers, coaches and fans will walk the route from the school, across Pendleton Pike around 62nd Street before entering the southside of the park and gathering on adjacent fields for Opening Day ceremonies, including ceremonial first pitches for the season. More details will follow in early April about the Opening Day Parade for our 49th season of baseball and softball at OYO!
CALLING ALL VOCALISTS: COME SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT OYO
OYO wants your ballplayer and/or his/her sibling(s) to sing the national anthem at our annual Opening Day ceremony! If your ballplayer or your ballplayer's sibling enjoys singing and want to share their talents, then OYO has a place for them this spring! We are seeking an amazing youthful voice to help start the season by performing the National Anthem on Saturday, April 15 at Veterans Memorial Park. If interested, email the OYO Parade Committee. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your singing skills on Opening Day!
SEEKING EIGHT MORE FIELD SPONSORS. WILL YOUR BUSINESS SUPPORT OYO?
We truly value the investment businesses are making in OYO so, in turn, we can invest in our ballplayers and fields, too. And, on that note, there are still 8 fields at OYO available for a corporate sponsorship in 2023.

When a business sponsors a field, they are providing critical funds to help maintain and upgrade the field and beautify the areas surrounding the field to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our ballplayers and families.

The remaining fields are available for $1,500 to $2,000 each.

Can your business be a field sponsor in 2023? Can you refer a business that may be interested for the sponsorship committee to pursue?
SAVE ON YOUR EQUIPMENT AND APPAREL PURCHASES THIS SPRING!
Did you miss the Dick's Shopping Weekend earlier this month? No worries! We got you covered for all your ballplayer's equipment needs, fan apparel or coaching resources. The link provided offers an exclusive e-coupon for OYO families in 2023 to save on future purchases at Dick's Sporting Goods. All you need to do is visit a Dick's store near you and show the coupons on your smartphone.
CHECK OUT THIS EXCLUSIVE CAMP FOR YOUR PLAYER?
For those looking to make their ballplayer's Spring Break memorable here in town, Underwood Baseball has just what you need! Underwood Baseball, which hosted the OYO Winter Workout program and is headed up by OYO's very own 13U FTT Bombers head coach, is offering a five-day camp focused on a wide range of position-specific fundamentals and skills. Individual instruction is the main focus of these clinics, so spots are limited and filling up fast! Register now!
STILL NEED TO SELL 45 KNOT HOLE MEMBERSHIPS TO EARN AN INDIANS' DONATION
Did you purchase an Indianapolis Indians Knot Hole membership fot your ballplayer -- and for your other children, too? Even if you are already registered, you can still purchase a membership independently via LeagueApps. The membership costs $20 per child (age 14 and younger). What's more, if OYO meets the minimum requirement, then the Indians' organization will award us a generous rebate to use toward improving our program. So make plans to watch some Indians games and support OYO, too!