05-29-20

BDYBS Families,

On 05-28-20 the BDYBS Board met to discuss the status of the 2020 season. Decisions were made via full Board vote (14 members) after thoughtful discussion on the most up to date information available, to include the approval from the City of Beaver Dam to utilize their facilities that was received earlier the day. We also reviewed State, County, City, CDC, and Little League guidelines and recommendations concerning youth sports, specifically baseball and softball. The following was decided:

1. City League Baseball and Softball for all ages (except T-ball and Coach Pitch - previous vote) CAN be played dependent on adequate numbers as the various age levels to form a meaningful league. 

-Four teams per age level at a minimum for baseball, less for softball.

-Practices can start on or after June 15th, with games starting on or after June 29th.

-5-week season would consist of 8 games and playoffs (up to 2 additional games).

-Season would end by late July.

2. Travel Baseball for all ages CAN be played dependent on adequate numbers per team.

        -Practices can start on or after June 15th (possible exception for 13/14 teams) 

        -Tournament play can begin on or after June 26th.

        -Season can be extended into August with Board approval.

In order to establish the viability of conducting City League, a brief participation acknowledgement survey was emailed to families of players ages 7-12.  Older players and travel players will be contacted via phone from a Board member.  Travel players will also need to complete emailed agreement that pertains to City League.

It is our hope a play/no play decision on City League and Travel can be made in the next week to 10 days.

Thank you,

Russ Corcoran - BDYBS President

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Proceeds from the 2018 fundraiser were used to complete the fencing around the Athletic Field East baseball diamond.  Plans are being developed for funds from the 2019 fundraiser.  New dugouts at the Athletic Field baseball diamonds are just one of the options currently being considered by the BDYBS Board.

Look here for updates as they become available.

Beaver Dam Youth Baseball and Softball (BDYBS) organization provides quality team based activities for young athletes of all skill levels in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.  The number of players vary from year to year, but it is typical to have about 550 children from roughly 400 families to participate in the program.  The program is run on an all volunteer system which benefits the organization from the commitment and talent of parents and caring individuals within our community.  In addition, the program has maintained success by the loyal support of area businesses and partners as we strive to provide a quality program. 

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