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Schedules

• When do the games begin?
  Opening Day Games and Activities for Instructional teams will be on Saturday, April 19, 2008.
  
  For most Anne Arundel County Baseball and Softball leagues, the first games will take place during the first week after returning from April school vacation.  Ultimately, Anne Arundel County sets up the game schedule.
   

• Where will the games be played?
  All instructional teams' games and practices are held at Provinces Park on Disney Road, in Severn, MD.  JPYO County teams' home games are also at Provinces Park.  The softball field is in the front of the park, while the baseball field is at the very back of the park.
  
  From Annapolis:  Take I-97 North to MD-100 West, exit Arundel Mills Blvd., make a left back under Md-100 and make a left at the second light, onto Ridge Road (MD-713) toward Fort George G. Meade.  Go approximately 2 miles and turn left at MD-175.  The next stoplight is Disney Road, turn left.  Provinces Park is located 1/4 mile on the left.  Field #1 (softball field) is in the front of the park and Field #2 (baseball is in the back).
   

• When and where will the schedules be available?
  Schedules for instructional teams (BlastBall!®, Tee Ball and Coach-Pitch), will be published exclusively on this website.  They will be posted as soon as they are available, for most leagues that will be in early April, at least a couple of weeks prior to the season.
  
  Generally, Anne Arundel County Baseball and Softball leagues' schedules are published on the Anne Arundel County website, usually in early April as well.
   

• How many games a week will my child play?
  Scheduling is always dependent upon the number of teams in the league and field availability.  Generally, instructional teams (BlastBall!®, Tee Ball and Coach-Pitch) will play once or twice a week, usually once during the work week.  Keep in mind that make-up games for rainouts may result in a child playing more than twice a week.
  
  Anne Arundel County sets up the game scheduling for all County Baseball and Softball teams.  County teams usually play between one to three times a week.
   

• When should players arrive for their games?
  That is up to the individual coaches.  Some may provide you a general rule for the entire season, but this may vary.  For initial planning purposes, figure 30 minutes before game time, but again, check with your coach to be sure.
   

• What if the weather is bad?
  Inclement weather is a fact of life.  When it happens, we try to announce postponements as early as possible.  In iffy situations, which seem to be occurring on most showery days, we will announce postponements by 90 minutes before game time on this website.  After the 90 minute cutoff, the decision will be made at the field on a game-by-game basis.  Note also, that a postponement on one field or by one league does not mean that the same will be true of others.  Fields puddle and drain at different rates and one cannot be judged from another.

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Practices

• Will there be practices?
  Teams in most leagues will practice before the season and, fields permitting, on occasion during the season as well.
   

• Are practices mandatory?
  Practices are very much part of the youth baseball/softball experience.  We try to teach mechanical and game skills to our players.  Practices are necessary for them to learn and for the learning to become instilled.  Practices are actually more important than the actual games.  Practices are where you learn the skills and games are where you try them out.  Most young players actually like the practices better than the games.  We ask all players to try to participate fully in all their games and practices.
   

• How will I find out about practice times?
  Ultimately you will find out about practice times from the Team Manager.  Team Managers decide their team's practice dates, times and field locations for you.  JPYO will try to post them on our website by league and team when Team Managers make them available.  However, unlike games, practices are subject to change on short notice, so it is best to rely on what your coach tells you.

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Registration

• How do we register?
  There are several ways to register.  Upwards of 80% of our registrations are now done online because it is so quick and easy.  You can also print out the registration form and mail it in along with your registration fee.  JPYO will also have several dates and times for walk-up registration at Provinces Park and/or a local school.  PLEASE NOTE - your child will not be officially registered until the registration fee has been paid.  Register Online NOW.
   

• Is there a deadline?
  Yes, the deadline to register is March 21, 2008 to be assured a roster spot on an instructional team (BlastBall!®, Tee Ball and Coach-Pitch) for this season.  We must receive the registration form and your registration fee by March 21.
  
  Anne Arundel County Baseball and Softball team registration deadline is February 23, 2008.  We must receive the registration form and your registration fee by February 23.
   

• What if we miss the deadline?
  You may still register for instructional teams (BlastBall!®, Tee Ball and Coach-Pitch) and be eligible to fill a roster spot if space is available.  Unlike those who submit timely registrations, you will not be guaranteed a spot, but if one is available, it will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.  So, it is still advisable to register as early as possible, even if the deadline has passed.  Those who do not get rostered will be eligible for full refunds.
  
  You may still also register for Anne Arundel County Baseball and Softball Teams, and may be eligible to fill a roster spot if a space is available.  However, due to lack of participation in the past, JPYO has not been able to form County teams for all age brackets.  If JPYO does not have the minimum players allowed for an age bracket by February 23, 2008 those team will not be formed.  The decision to form County teams or not will occur no later than February 27, 2008.  Again, it is advisable to register before the deadline.  If the deadline has passed, please e-mail JPYO before going through the registration process to see if there is a County team available in your player's age bracket.  Those who do not get rostered will be eligible for full refunds.
   

• My son/daughter is an excellent athlete, can he/she be put with older players?
  JPYO will allow players to play up or down one age group, based on the skill level of the player for the instructional teams (BlastBall!®, Tee Ball and Coach-Pitch).
  
  Anne Arundel County Youth Baseball teams will usually allow players to play up one age group, based on their skill level.  Anne Arundel County Girls' Softball will not allow players to play out of their age group.

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