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THIS WEEK IN OYO | 08.22.2023
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With Opening Day less than a week away, we're excited to share some important reminders heading into our first weekend of games this season. Check it all out below in our weekly e-communique -- TWIO | This Week in OYO! Once again, this issue covers all the bases!
As always, thank you for choosing OYO as your family's place for baseball and softball!
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WHAT YOU NEED FROM LEAGUEAPPS TODAY |
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CHECK OUT THE GAME SCHEDULES ONLINE!
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!
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DOWNLOAD THE OYO MOBILE APP
Stay informed with all the info you need all season long. LeagueApps Play -- a free app -- is geared towards making it easier for you to view schedules, rosters, chat messages, coach notes and more. Download LeagueApps Play on your mobile device via:
GOOGLE PLAY
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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!
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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!
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CATCH THE ACTION ON AND OFF THE FIELD ON SUNDAY! |
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TIME AND SPACE ARE ALMOST UP! 15 ROSTER SPOTS LEFT!
Go tell a friend now! Any interested player needs to register soon for one of these final openings. Wait lists are formed in four of our divisions -- and all but one division noe down to three or less roster spots remaining Register today and join a team in time for Opening Day! Registration will close for the season on Labor Day.
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BE PART OF THE FUN ON OPENING DAY!
Opening Day festivities are no longer just limited to our annual Spring Season! Check out our lineup of vendors on Opening Day! Face painting, t-shirt sales, gently used equipment sale, kid-friendly events. The fun will extend beyond the ballfield when we begin the season with a great activities and fun events on Sunday!
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MAXIMIZE YOUR OYO EXPERIENCE TODAY |
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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!
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SAVE-THE-DATE FOR TWO KEY EVENTS THIS SEASON |
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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 details for ordering photos will be released soon.
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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!
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GAME DAY EXPERIENCE MATTERS |
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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.
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HELP US BY KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR KIDDOS!
To ensure everyone enjoys a fun and safe game day at Veterans Memorial Park, we ask encourage parents to monitor their children around the playgrounds and the restrooms. As a result of some recent damage reported, please help us keep the playgrounds enjoyable for all and keep our restooms clean and safe for all our visitors.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION!
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WE TAKE OUR BASEBALL BAT RULES SERIOUSLY
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.
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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!
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LET US HELP YOU GET AROUND THE PARK |
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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