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THIS WEEK IN OYO | 09.01.2023
As we prepare for our second weekend of Fall Ball games, here are some timely reminders. Check it all out below in our weekly e-communique -- TWIO | This Week in OYO!

As always, thank you for choosing OYO as your family's place for baseball and softball!
WE WANT YOU!
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 you discover a role that best suits your time and talents!

TWO GAME DAY MAINSTAYS
FOLLOW THE OYO WEATHERLINE ON GAME DAYS
On game days, OYO will make the call if a game should be played or not. Check the OYO Weatherline by Champion's Edge (317.767.5170) on game days for the latest updates and come play!
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!
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. The schedule is posted below and you can now pre-order photos onine via the photographer's website.

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. The tournament is a single-elimination tournament and pairings are based on a blind draw. Don't let your ballplayer miss the tournament in 2023! Mark your calendar now and work to improve this fall to be ready for a fun, memorable tournament day!
KNOW THE RULES FOR A FUN SEASON FOR ALL!
BASEBALL BAT RULES
Every season, we receive a wide range of questions about eligible bats in our baseball divisions! It's very simple for our non-Junior Baseball divisions! For baseball players 12 and under, 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.
GAME DAY RULES ARE KEY
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!

LET US HELP YOU GET AROUND THE PARK
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.

PARKING MATTERS AT OYO!
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.