2018 DPL JV Softball Champions

General Information: Baseball and softball are open to students in 5th-8th grades. Baseball and softball are spring sports. Registration dates will be communicated to school families via the "Weekly School Bulletin" and via email from the Athletic Director.

Participating on a school team is a privilege. A gentle reminder to please review the Athletic Handbook policies.

Registration: Baseball/Softball registration is closed. To register during the open registration dates, complete the Sports Registration Form and pay the entry fee when prompted.

Evaluations: TBD

Current Season Information: The regular season runs from approximately the end of March to mid-May. In 2019, the tentative start date is the weekend of March 23.

Games:
Baseball games will be scheduled on Wednesday and Sunday.
Softball games will be scheduled on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Playoffs begin approximately mid-May. The Championship game is typically played in early June.
Baseball schedules can be found here, and Softball schedules can be found here. 

Practices: Not mandatory, but can be scheduled at a minimum of two days per week for 1.5 hours each. Coaches will announce practice information at a team meeting.

Rules: DPL Baseball rules can be found here. DPL Softball rules can be found here.

Eligibility: All players must meet DPL eligibility requirements.

Fees:

1. Registration Fee: $140.00. Fee can be paid online (follow the prompt during online registration) or by check payable to St. Mark Catholic School (write "Baseball" or "Softball" and the name of the athlete in the "memo" line), submitted to the school office.

2. Uniform:

Student Athletes will be issued a loaner uniform at the start of their sports season. Uniforms must be returned within 30 days of the last game played. Uniforms must be returned in good condition (washed appropriately; no stains; no bleach; no tears or snags; no discoloration). During the season, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete/ parent/ guardian to professionally mend the garment, if needed, before returning it to the Athletic Director. If a uniform is not returned, or is returned in poor condition, a uniform replacement fee will be charged based on the following schedule:

$100: football, baseball, softball, basketball
$50: soccer, volleyball, cross country, track
$0: cheer, tennis, swim
 
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS: COLD WATER ONLY - NO FABRIC SOFTENER - HANG DRY OR FLAT ONLY

-Athletes may keep their team cap/visor.

Sports Physical Form: A Sports Physical form must be submitted once each school year. For convenience, it is advised to submit a Sports Physical form every year from June 1 to June 1 to avoid any complications with school medical clearance.

Parent Code of Conduct Agreement: A Parent Code of Conduct Agreement must be signed by the parents of every St. Mark athlete and returned to the Athletic Director.

Contact:
Marlene Ehring
Athletic Director
marlene.ehring@stmcs.net