Today: Saturday May 19th

 FIELD CONDITIONS:  Perfect!

DoW	Date	Time	Home	Away	Location	Division
Sat	5/19	9:30 AM	Cheetahs	Shooting Stars	Boulder Hill 1	Minors
Sat	5/19	9:30 AM	Alley Cats	Diamond Queens	Boulder Hill 2	AAA
Sat	5/19	9:30 AM	Orange Crush	Red Hawks	Boulder Hill 3	Minors
Sat	5/19	9:30 AM	Cheetahs	Red Hawks	NCOB (Church Field)	Rookie
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	Bulls	Sand Gnats	East View North	Pinto
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	River Dogs	Rock Hounds	Long Beach	Shetland
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	Dodgers	Angels	OHS 2	Bronco
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	Mets	Giants	Old Post 1	Mustang 9
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	Pirates	Nationals	Old Post 2	Mustang 9
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	Pirates	Giants	Old Post 3	Bronco
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	Rattlers	Raptors	Thompson 1	Pinto
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	Angels	Rangers	Wormley Heritage WH 2	Mustang 10
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	Scrappers	Rockhounds	Wormley Heritage WH 3	Pinto
Sat	5/19	10:00 AM	RiverCats	Express	Wormley Heritage WH 4	Pinto
Sat	5/19	11:30 AM	Bees	Lugnuts	Long Beach	Shetland
Sat	5/19	12:00 PM	Blue Angels	Diamond Queens	Boulder Hill 1	Minors
Sat	5/19	12:00 PM	Knock Outs	Heartbreakers	Boulder Hill 2	AAA
Sat	5/19	12:00 PM	Wolf Pack	Blue Angels	Boulder Hill 3	AAA
Sat	5/19	12:00 PM	Shooting Stars	Orange Crush	NCOB (Church Field)	Rookie
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	Orioles	Diamondbacks	OHS 2	Bronco
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	Cardinals	Brewers	Old Post 1	Mustang 9
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	Cubs	Diamond Backs	Old Post 2	Mustang 9
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	A's	Padres	Old Post 3	Bronco
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	Storm	Muckdogs	Thompson 1	Pinto
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	White Sox	A's	Thompson 2	Mustang 10
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	Angels	Rangers	Wormley Heritage WH 2	Mustang 10
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	River Dogs	Lugnuts	Wormley Heritage WH 3	Pinto
Sat	5/19	12:30 PM	Iron Birds	Bandits	Wormley Heritage WH 4	Pinto
Sat	5/19	1:00 PM	Sand Gnats	River Bandits	Long Beach	Shetland

 

Oswego Baseball and Softball Association (OBSA) in conjunction with Oswego Youth Tackle Football (OYTF), have set up a memorial fund for "Eric Lederman."

Monetary donations can be made to the memorial fund at Allied First Bank, 3201 Orchard Road, Oswego, Illinois 60543 (tel.: 630-383-0161) under "Eric Lederman Memorial Fund."  or through the direct link located on the OYTF website by clicking  here:

Dear Parents:  

To assist the Lederman's through this tough time, OBSA and OYTF has set up a program through "www.takethemameal.com. 

About this free service:   TakeThemAMeal.com is an online tool for coordinating the delivery of meals to loved ones. If someone is ill, elderly, or has had a new baby, oftentimes family, friends, co-workers, church members rally around these families to take them meals. In the past, one person would coordinate (by phone or e-mail) the scheduling of the meals. Now, the meal coordinator can use TakeThemAMeal.com to allow the meal providers to sign up for the day or days when they will provide meals to the meal recipients.   All you have to do is go to the website at http://www.takethemameal.com/ and in in the "Find a Meal Schedule" pane, type in Lederman as the receipients name and Lederman for the password.  Update from Cindy Marsh coordinating the "take them a meal" program for the Lederman family:

I have had several inquiries regarding the "take them a meal" website for the Lederman family. The dates filled quickly but we will gladly still accept all donations of meals for the family. I have extended the date on the site allowing for more donations. HOWEVER, gift cards for pizza, restaurants, grocery stores etc. are a great alternative. It does not have to be a huge dollar amount or from any place fancy. We are simply trying to eliminate the need for Cheryle to worry about "What's for dinner" for her and her family. I don't really know how her schedule will play out over the next several months under these unfortunate circumstances and the delivery of Hot homecooked meals (while very thoughtful and a wonderful help) may not always work into their schedule. The Gift cards allow them to purchase their meals as they find necessary and around their schedule. If you decide you'd rather cook, we are encouraging donations to be 100% freezable so that they can be thawed or used as needed.

You are welcome to mail Gift Certificate Donations to The Lederman Family c/o Me (same address as on the website) and we will pass them along to the family. or you may drop them by my house...just call me first so I know someone will be there to receive the donation.

Everyone has been so wonderful.....I know I can speak for Cheryle, Brian and the kids when I say we are overwhelmed and so very greatful for your thoughts, prayers and support.

Cindy Marsh cmarsh210@sbcglobal.net 630-768-9224

   Thank you.   John

 Press Release

April 13, 2012

It is with great sadness that School District 308 and the Oswego Baseball and Softball Association (OBSA) mourn the sudden passing of a sixth-grade Thompson Junior High School student and OBSA 12U-Orange travel baseball team member.

During a baseball game in Wheaton Wednesday evening, the 12-year old boy was accidently struck in the neck with a ball. The boy was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove and then air lifted to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge where he passed away Thursday evening.

According to the Thompson staff, he was a student who had great character and a wonderful sense of humor.  As a member of the wrestling team he was always willing to help out: in practice, at meets, or in the hallways. His caring attitude towards his peers, quick wit and dedication to teamwork are things that will be remembered about him at Thompson Junior High. 

Individuals throughout the area are greatly affected by the news as an older sibling and his team members attend various schools throughout the district.

In response, school counselors, social workers and nurses are available at every school to assist students and staff who are personally touched by this news. Parents are encouraged to be especially sensitive to their children's response to this tragedy and to inform the school if their children are in need of additional support.

"He was an inspiration to his teammates, coaches, and baseball family," said his baseball coach, Brian Zacker.  He played in-house baseball for two years followed by OBSA travel baseball for three years wearing #2 with his primary positions being catcher, third base, and centerfield. 

"He played with an infectious smile and played the game with tremendous passion and heart," Zacker continued.  His trademark move was to clap his batting gloves together continuously when he got on base to distract the pitcher.  We could always hear when he was on base. He was also the comedian of the team. Whether we lost 2-1 or 20-1, he would always say something in our post game huddle that would make us laugh. He brought a tremendous amount of joy, passion, and love to his team, coaches, and baseball family and we will never forget him. He may have been #2 in the field, but he will always be #1 in our hearts."  

Heartfelt sympathy goes out from District 308 and OBSA to all those affected by this tragic loss, especially our student's immediate family. Information regarding services and arrangements will be posted on the baseball association's website at http://www.oswegobsa.org/ as this information becomes available.

Update: April 16, 2012

Visitation and Funeral Information for " Eric Lederman" are as follows:

Visitation: Wednesday, April 18 from 2-8 p.m.

Service: Thursday, April 19 at 11 a.m.

Both the visitation and service will be held at Dieterle Funeral Home (location and info below).

Dieterle Memorial Home | Funeral & Cremation Services for

www.dieterlememorialhome.com/   - 1120 South Broadway  Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 897-1196

 

2012 Dick's Sporting Goods OBSA Discount Coupons

 

To print your 2012 Dick's Sporting please click the following link:

2012 Dicks Coupon

Parents Who Have Registered: To update you account and or player profile or make payments click here:  http://www.manageyourleague.com/OBSA 

NOTE: You will reach a page titled "Test Page", viewing the menu above test page, click the link titled "Team Login" and enter your parent id and password.

  2012 OBSA SPRING/SUMMER

ON-LINE REGISTRATION WILL REMAIN OPEN!

Rookie, Minors & AAA Softball Division Closed!  Spots available in other Divisions, baseball and softball!

To guarantee a spot on a roster, you must register by January 29, 2012.  Late registration fees apply.  Registrations received after January 29, 2012, will not be guranteed a roster spot and will be placed on a roster on a first come, first served basis.

If you are unable to register online or desire not to make online payments and need assistance registering your son or daughter, please email John Thorson at johnt33394@sbcglobal.net for assistance.

PONY BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

A local recreation league registered with the national Protect Our Nation's Youth (P.O.N.Y.) organization!

Online Registration begins today, December 7, 2011

To guarantee a spot on a roster, you must register by January 29, 2012.  Late registration fees apply.  Registrations received after January 29, 2012, will not be guranteed a roster spot and will be placed on a roster on a first come, first served basis.

The goal of OBSA's spring baseball and softball programs is to provide current and aspiring baseball and softball players a safe, wholesome environment with a balanced mix of teaching fundamentals of the game, how to play competitively, teamwork, sportsmanship and generally conduct themselves with class and respect at all times.

To register click here:  https://www.manageyourleague.com/OBSA/register.php

Who Is Eligible:

OBSA is open to all students (boys and girls) in Oswego CUSD #308 or all (boys and girls) who reside within the boundaries of Oswego CUSD #308 as follows:

OBSA Pony Baseball ages 4 through 19

OBSA Pony Softball ages 6 through 16

            Baseball (boys & girls)*:                    Softball (girls only)*: 

               Shetland:  5 & 6                                  Rookie:   7 & 8

                  Pinto:  7 & 8                                     Minor:   9 & 10

              Mustang:   9 & 10                                 AAA:  11 & 12

               Bronco:  11 & 12                                Majors:  13 & 14         

                 Pony:  13, 14                                   Seniors:  15 - 18

         Colt/Palamino:  15-18                

•     Baseball teams will be organized by age groups above according to age as of  April 30^th 2012

• Softball teams will be organized by age groups above according to age as of  December 31^st 2011

*Age Level is determined by 1) if you are the age [ ] by April 30^th, 2012 (baseball) or by December 31, 2011 (softball), you will play in that level. For example: if you are 6 years of age today and will be 7 years of age by [ ] by April 30^th, 2012 (baseball) or by December 31, 2011 (softball), you can play at the Pinto or Rookie level, or 2) If you are 14 years of age by April 30^th, 2012 (baseball) or by December 31, 2011 (softball) and are a freshman in high school, you can play at the lowest eligible level or you can play at the next higher level (intended for high school age participants) or you can play both but must pay both fees.

* Schedules and age groupings are subject to change based on final registration count

To register click here:  https://www.manageyourleague.com/OBSA/register.php

2012 Season: 

• In order to be guaranteed a roster spot, you must complete your son and or daughters registration by January 29, 2012.
• Season will consist of 14 games, 1 game on a weekday and one game Saturday or Sunday
• With the exception of OBSA Shetland Baseball and Rookie Softball, all other teams are "kid pitch"
• Season runs March 26^th and runs approximately 15 weeks
• Shetland, Pinto and Rookie Team Rosters will be selected randomly, no requests please. Siblings in the same age group will be placed on same team
• Mustang, Minor, Bronco, AAA, Pony, and Major participants are required to attend evaluations. Siblings in the same age group will be placed on same team, unless otherwise requested.

To register click here:  https://www.manageyourleague.com/OBSA/register.php

2012 Fees: 

Baseball: 

Shetland - $85**            Pinto - $165.00**               Mustang 9 - $185**           Mustang 10 - $185**

                     Bronco - $185**               Pony $185**                Colt/Palomino - $235**

Softball:     

Rookie - $135**           Minors - $155**             AAA - $155**              Majors - $155**       

 Seniors - $155**        

Fees Above Include: Cap or Visor, t-shirt and pant

** 2012 Fees include two (2) $10 raffle tickets through Chevy Youth Baseball's Chevy Vehicle-Giveaway Fundraiser sponsored by Ron Westphal Chevrolet!  Each parent will receive two (2) raffle tickets to keep or sell.  Each ticket holder will be eligible to win the grand prize (a choice of one of two Chevrolet vehicles chosen by Chevrolet) or one first place prize (last year's prize was an entertainment center).  The grand prized will be drawn from tickets sold within Ron Westphal Chevrolet's region.  The first place prize will be drawn from tickets sold within the Chicagoland area.  In addition to the prizes above, all OBSA tickets sold will be eligible to win an ipad 2.  OBSA will be pick three winners from the tickets sold by OBSA members only.  In all, OBSA ticket holders will have five chances to win!  For those of you new to OBSA, everyone in OBSA is eligible to attend a Chevy Youth Baseball clinic at either Wrigley Field or US Cellular field.  We had 30 boys and or girls who were lucky enough last year to get the chance to attend.  This is a great sponsorship and we thank Ron Westphal Chevrolet in selecting our organization to be the beneficiary. Specific details on this program will be provided once the raffle tickets are received.

To register click here:  https://www.manageyourleague.com/OBSA/register.php

Payment Plan: 

OBSA will offer a payment plan as follows:

1^st payment = 30% down, 2^nd payment due Jan 15*, and 3^rd and final payment due Feb 15*

*Registration payment dates: 1^st payment (30% down) for all registrations completed between Dec 7, 2011 and Jan 15, 2012, any registrations received after Jan 15, 2012, will require two payments to be paid in order to complete registration.  Registrations received after Jan 22, 2012 and before Jan 29, 2012 will be assessed a $25.00 late fee.  Any registration received after January 29, 2012 will be conditionally accepted.  Conditionally accepted registrations will be placed on a waiting list.  Conditionally accepted applicants will be placed on a team on a first come first served basis. Final payments will be due on or before February 15, 2012.  Players will not be issued uniforms or allowed to practice or play unless all fees are paid. 

Late Fee:  A $25 per player late fee will be assessed if a player is not registered by JANUARY 22, 2012.  This is to encourage all parents to register their child by this date in order for the organization to submit league uniform orders that will guarantee timely delivery and allow the organization to make the appropriate coaching assignments.  Parents, please pass the word around that registration is open and that January 22, 2012 is last date before a late fee will be assessed.

Waiting List:  Any registration received after January 29, 2012 will be conditionally accepted and are not guaranteed a spot on a team.  Conditionally accepted registrations will be placed on a waiting list.  Conditionally accepted applicants will be placed on a team on a first come first served basis.  In the event we are unable to place your child on a team, your registration fee, less any online registration processing fees charged to OBSA.

Equipment:  OBSA will provide each participant with a t-shirt, pant, cap and or visor.  OBSA will also provide team equipment, including team bag, helmets, catching equipment, including catcher's mitt, two bats, practice balls, game balls, scorebook and first-aid kits.  Parents are encouraged to purchase their own helmets, mouth-guard, cleats (see below), facemask (for softball) bat and glove.  NOTE:  Only rubber/plastic cleats are allowed in OBSA In-House Baseball and Softball.  The only exception would be OBSA's Colt/Palomino League. 

Allowed Bats:  OBSA's Colt/Palomino League bats must be BBCOR certified, no less than drop three (-3) and no wider in diameter than 2 5/8" i.e. IHSA regulation.  For OBSA In-house baseball, no bat shall be wider in diameter than 2 5/8" and in 2013, all bats must have the BBCOR sticker on the bat.  DICK"S DISCOUNT COUPONS WILL BE AVAILABLE. (more info will be provided).

 Parents Who Have Registered: To update you account and or player profile or make payments click here:  http://www.manageyourleague.com/OBSA NOTE: You will reach a page titled "Test Page", viewing the menu above test page, click the link titled "Team Login" and enter your parent id and password.

For more information please review the website or contact John Thorson at johnt33394@sbcglobal.net.

Good luck and we will see you soon!

OBSA Executive Board

If you are having trouble registering, please email John Thorson at johnt33394@sbcglobal.net