This is a long update! Please read it fully.

1. Registration
2. Evaluations
3. Off Season Training
4. Volunteers
5. Financial Aid
6. Sponsorships
7. Coach Fili’s Baseball Camp
8. Legion Information
9. Buddy Ball 2024
10. Save the Dates

Registration Information:

Registration for Rookies, Minors, & Majors is closing Thursday, 2/22 in preparation for evaluations. After that, we will only be able to accommodate players in divisions where we have space. Once we close registration, we will open a waitlist.

T-Ball, Minis and Seniors registrations will continue. Softball registrations are filling up with some divisions on a waitlist.

Please register your children to play at npaabaseball.com.

Evaluations:

Evaluations are NOT tryouts. Everyone who registers will be placed on a team. Evaluations do give us good insight to our players. That data guides us through team formation so we create balanced teams and give every player a positive experience. Please make every effort to attend evaluations. More information will be coming.

 

Majors and Minors Baseball evaluations are scheduled for 2/24 outside. We know it might be cold, but we get better information outside. Our raindate is 2/25, we will be outside if possible or inside in the SHHS gym.

Rookies evaluations are going to be over the course of two weekends. We will have evaluations on both 3/2 and 3/9. Please try your best to make at least one of the sessions. 

Softball Evaluations are 2/25 at All Star Broomall. The schedule is 3-4 pm: All 8U players, 4-5 pm: All 10U players, 5-6 pm: All 12U players, 6-7 pm: All 15U players.

 

Off Season Baseball Training: EL1 fundamentals & All Star Pitching:

Our Saturday morning clinics at EL1 in Newtown Square continue every Saturday February for ages 7 - 12. The focus of each training will be on fundamentals. There is no commitment, but please register in advance. The cost is $25 per session. This is open to all NS Baseball players.

The following are the times for each age group:

Ages 7 & 8 | 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Ages 9 -12 |10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

 

Registration link: https://el1newtownsquare.leagueapps.com/classes/4114155-2024-nether-swarthmore-off-season-training

Additionally, we are offering a baseball pitching clinic through All Star Broomall on March 2nd. The clinic is for ages 7U-12U and will cover mechanics, repertoire, and mental preparation. For 11U & 12U, they will also cover pick off moves.

https://allstarbaseballacademy.com/shop/giftcards/nether-swarthmore-pitching-clinic/

Volunteers:

We need volunteers to help! We could use additional help with Opening Day, Picture Day, field maintenance and Homerun Derby for both Baseball and Softball! If you would like to get involved, click here (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14M_EhU2KRPZDcrC_UCyGqYKIliCy2XSW3Jx419FVOKk/edit) for our Google Form to sign up!

Also, if you do not have current clearances, please start the process of obtaining those. If you have questions about how to get them, contact Don Grimes (donnieg11@gmail.com).

Financial Aid:

The NSBS Board is committed to all children participating in baseball or softball regardless of ability to pay registration fees. To request financial aid, please email Stephanie McDonough at samcd112@comcast.net.  

Sponsorships:

Sponsorships are an important part of our operating budget. They help to keep registration fees low and to provide financial aid so all children can play. 2024 Sponsorships are open, click here for the form https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/dc0f-2823028/2024_Sponsorship_Form.pdf?_gl=1*1sxxd2c*_ga*MTA2ODY2MDg2MS4xNTgxMzc5NjI2*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcwNzE3NDQ1OC41LjEuMTcwNzE3NDQ2My4wLjAuMA..#_ga=2.111359876.1615930794.1707174460-1068660861.1581379626. Thank you to all our sponsors; we appreciate your support.

 

Coach Fili’s Baseball Camp

 

Save the Date: June 24th - 27th, 2024 Cost: $215 per camper

This year, we're thrilled to announce that Coach Fili's Baseball Camp is back and better than ever. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with intensive training, strategic drills, and valuable insights from Coach Fili himself. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting your baseball journey, this camp is designed to elevate your game to new heights. Secure Your Spot with Online Payment

Just fill out the Google Form linked below, and at the end, you'll find a quick and secure link to complete your registration. Spots are limited-- be sure to secure your spot!! 

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWTc3H1Cp5iZm6RRNLB2vRcvu02HXC1u1HmteViVBB_3pojg/viewform

 

Seniors and Legion Baseball

For our baseball players who have graduated from the 50/70 Majors field to the 60/90 field, Nether has competitive rec baseball options for you.  For our 13 to 15 year old players, Seniors is our spring rec baseball division.  Typically, we play in a league with local baseball districts (Aston, BYC, Brookhaven, etc.).  Home games played on the NPE baseball field.

 

For our baseball players looking for even more competitive baseball over the summer (End of May thru mid July), Nether will be holding tryouts near the end of April for our Nether Legion baseball teams.  Our baseball players will be trying out for two different age-group teams...

 

Legion Prep: Any player born in the 2010 and 2011 calendar year.  Legion does not use Cal Ripken birthdate cutoffs, the year of your birth is the only thing that matters.  Last summer's Prep team made it to the state playoff!

 

Legion Youth: Any player born in the 2008 and 2009 calendar year.  Our Youth team from last year had a great year with some clutch wins in the Division playoff.  

 

Don’t forget to register for Seniors and/or the Legion tryout ASAP!

 

Buddy Ball 2024

 

Our Bambino Buddy Ball League will be back for another fun season! Our Buddy Ball program is designed to partner developmentally challenged children (i.e., Players) with developmentally average kids (i.e., Buddies) for a two-inning simulated baseball game. Our first pitch will be on Sunday, April 21 at 2 pm at Ron Anderson Diamond at Urban (701 Harvey Rd, Wallingford). Our season will culminate in our Buddy Ball World Series on June 9.

Please help spread the word to all potential Players, Buddies and any Fans who want to enjoy one of the most joyful sports experiences you will ever witness! More details can be found on our website!

 

SAVE THE DATES:

2/24/24 – Baseball Evaluations (raindate 2/25/24)

2/25/24 – Softball Evaluations (indoors at All Star Broomall)

4/6/24 – Baseball Opening Day with Special Guests Coach Fili and the Haven Baseball Team!

4/7/24 – Softball Opening Day 

4/12 - 4/14, 4/19 - 4/21 – Baseball Tournament Team Tryouts  (raindates 4/26 - 4/28)

5/11 – Home Run Derby (5/18 Raindate)