3rd Grade
3rd Grade Community Program: The In-House program is for boys & girls in the 3rd Grade. For the Community Leagues, players play with their current grade in school at time of registration (Spring of the current year). The policy of the EPBA Board of Directors strictly prohibits players from playing up from the established rules.
Travel programs for EPBA start in 3rd Grade - your player can either play in the community program OR the travel program, not both.
Volunteers: To run a successful baseball program, we need volunteers to coach. We will provide a coaching clinic for all coaches, instructional videos on the EPBA website, and a source for coaches to ask questions when needed. Please indicate if you are interested in being a Head Coach or Assistant Coach on your player's registration.
| Registration: | 3rd Grade |
|---|---|
| Registration Dates | March 1 - April 1 |
| Registration Fees | $165 |
| School Grade | Currently in 3rd Grade |
| Included in Registration Fees | Jersey & Hat |
| Additional Equipment Needed | Glove, Tennis Shoes or Cleats, Baseball Pants Optional |
| Optional Equipment | EPBA provides bats, baseballs and helmets. Feel free to use your own bat and/or helmet. |
| Season: | 3rd Grade |
|---|---|
| Evaluations | Sunday, April 7 from 8:30-10am at the EPHS Dome |
| Community Coach Meeting | Thursday, April 18 via Zoom |
| Coaches Equipment & Jersey Pickup | Friday, April 26 - 6:30pm - Miller Building |
| EPBA Opening Day Event | Saturday, April 27 (Note Date Change) |
| Season Start Date (estimated) | April 29 |
| Picture Day | Saturday, May 18 |
| Season End Date (estimated) | July 26 (extended for 2024) |
| Teams: | 3rd Grade |
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| Evaluations (to balance teams) | Yes - Sunday, April 7 from 8:30-10am at the EPHS Dome |
| # of Players per Team | 9 to 11 Players |
| Friend Requests Allowed | No |
| Team Formation | Coach Draft based on evaluation scores to balance teams |
| Practices & Games: | 3rd Grade |
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| # of Events per Week | 2 |
| Potential Event Days | Monday - Thursday; nights can vary week to week. This may change due to the offering of travel at 3rd grade in 2024. Based on number of teams, we may narrow down to a set two nights. |
| Event Times | 5:30 or 6:45pm (teams will play a mixture of these times) |
| Event Duration | 1 hour, 15 minutes |
| Event Locations | Eden Lake Elementary |
| Type of Hitting/Pitching | Player Pitch |
| Tournament: | 3rd Grade |
|---|---|
| End of the Year Tournament | Yes |
| Days of End of the Year Tournaments (estimated) | Week of July 22 (estimate) |
Commissioner: Allison Nikolic
Junior Community Director: Susan Joehl
Financial assistance available to families in need
Because the EPBA believes that no young baseball player should ever be denied the opportunity to participate in America’s favorite pastime because of temporary family economic problems we provide financial assistance to families in need.
Should you need financial assistance in order to participate in the league, please contact the Treasurer for more information.
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