Roadrunner Little League FallBall

2010 Training & Development

The annual Roadrunner Little League Training and Development (FallBall) program will be offered again in 2010.  The program is great opportunity for your child to continue to sharpen his or her baseball skills in less competitive environment than the regular season and sometimes, to play baseball/softball at the next higher level of play before the regular season.  All divisions use a continuous batting order, free substitution and stronger minimum playing time rules to ensure developmental opportunities for the kids.   

FallBall is offered for boys and girls ages 6-17 (League age as of April 30, 2010 for baseball and December 31, 2009 for softball).  Depending on the number of players that register, the following divisions of play will be offered: 

                        Rookie Baseball          (Ages 6-7)                Minor Baseball                  (Ages 8-9)

                        Major Baseball            (Ages 10-11)            Jr & Sr Baseball                (Ages 12-15)

                        Rookie Softball            (Ages 6-8)               Major Softball                    (Ages 8-11)

                        Senior Softball            (Ages 12-15)            Big League Baseball         (Ages 15-17)

Registration is $75 for the first child, and $55 for each additional family member.  Sign ups will be held Saturday May 22^nd, Saturday June 12th and Saturday July 17nd between 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon, at Roadrunner Little League near the Concession Stand.  Players who were not registered with one of the leagues during the 2010 regular season, will need proof of birth and residence.  If a player was registered with one of the leagues in 2010, you may mail in your registration form(s) and payment.  Mail the Registration form(s) to :  FallBall, P.O. Box 16115, Albuquerque, NM  87191.  For your convenience, you may deposit your registration form(s) (with a check attached), at the Roadrunner Mail Box at the Roadrunner Little League Field information center, near the Major Field.  All deposits at the Roadrunner Mail Box must be in by July 26th.  If you are new to one of the leagues, you may mail in your registration, but you must include a copy of the player's Birth Certificate and a recent copy of a utility bill.  All mail-ins must be postmarked by July 24th.  Registrations received after July 24th are not guaranteed team assignment and may be placed on a waiting list.  Checks should be made out to Roadrunner Little League. 

Teams will be formed in August, there will be no special team requests granted and no refunds.  After one week of practices games will begin August 21st. Practices during the season are limited and teams generally play two games per week at the Roadrunner Little League fields.  There will be 1 Field Work Day 9am-12 pm, Saturday August 14th.  The season will end on October 23rd. 

FallBall is a great opportunity not only for the children, but for parent volunteers too.  It is a good way to learn more about the sport of baseball by umpiring, scorekeeping, or helping coach a team.  If you are interested in playing or helping with FallBall this year, complete the registration form on the back of this flyer interested in playing or helping with FallBall this year, complete the registration form on the back of this flyer and either mial it in or bring it to one of the registration days.  We are looking forward to seeing you in the Fall!  For more information, you can contact the following: 

Roadrunner Little League:      John or Suzanne   @   299-9702