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2023 SPRING SEASON TOURNAMENT BRACKETS NOW AVAILABLE
OYO Fans: As we approach the final two weeks of the regular season, we are most impressed by the development of all our ballplayers, teams and coaches. Everyone has worked so hard this year to make this season fun and memorable. All these efforts are designed to help teams progress and put themselves in position…
Read More Download the LeagueApps App Today
We want to be sure you and your ballplayer remain in the know of all the info you need all season long to provide an amazing experience at OYO. Download the free app — LeagueApps Play — that will make it easier for you to view schedules, rosters, coach notes and more. And, you will…
Read More Games Canceled, Outfields and Cages Open | Tuesday, May 2
OYO Fans: Greetings! The amount of rain endured the past four days at Veterans Memorial Park has completely saturated the fields, not only on the surface level but inches deep, too. The fields just are not quite ready for use. So, all games are canceled and all infields are closed tonight (Tuesday, May 2). That…
Read More Access Your Roster and Schedule Today!
We’ve asked all our head coaches to reach out to communicate to all our teams regularly with the latest news and updates. We know everyone is busy and lots is happening each and every day. So, LeagueApps makes it easy for you to stay informed, too! We’re hearing from a number of families seeking assistance…
Read More Game Update for Monday, May 1 | All Games Canceled
OYO Fans: Greetings! Due to the amount of rain experienced at Veterans Memorial Park over the weekend and today along with the amount of standing water currently on the fields — not to mention the colder-than-usual temperatures — all games are canceled tonight (Monday, May 1). We are disappointed about tonight’s rainout, and we hope…
Read More One-Time Exception to Rain Out Policy | April 29 Games Rescheduled
OYO Fans: Good afternoon! I truly hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful Sunday with your family and friends. In my leaguewide email on Saturday afternoon, I made a commitment to circle back after exploring how OYO might be able to reschedule the games canceled yesterday (Saturday, April 29). In working with the OYO Scheduling Committee and members of…
Read More We Understand, We Truly Do!
OYO Fans: March and April 2023 have been strange. In fact, we could have our very own episode of Stranger Things at Veterans Memorial Park. We’ve seen spring weather then summer weather and then winter weather only to go full circle back to spring weather. The only constant this spring has been precipitation, and lots…
Read More Interested in Playing on an OYO All-Star Team? Check Out the Opportunities!
OYO Fans — Just like our rec league program, our all-star travel baseball and softball program is expanding in 2023, too. We now have 11 all-star teams in the works, which represents more all-star/rec travel teams in a single season than anytime in the past decade. With coaches all set and teams being formed, we just need…
Read More IMPORTANT GAME DAY REMINDERS AND RULES!
The opening weekend of OYO’s 49th Annual Spring Season was an amazing success on so many levels! Last Saturday reminded us how blessed we are at OYO! We had glorious weather. We entertained an energizing parade. We witnessed happy ballplayers! We enjoyed fans cheering positively for their favorite players! We watched players enjoy their…
Read More Hey Tee Ball Families, Help Fill the Extra Uniform on Your Team!
We are so excited for the 2023 OYO Spring Season! And sometimes, it is better to be lucky than good! See, we just reviewed the uniform orders and noticed all our Tee Ball teams have 11 jerseys instead of 10 (which is the usual roster size in Tee Ball). So, just when we thought…
Read More OYO Photo Day Schedule Set for Saturday, May 6; Order Photos Online Today
OYO Parents and Coaches, H&R Photography is excited to be back for another season with OYO. The annual OYO Photo Day is Saturday, May 6. Please show up at least 10 minutes before your scheduled time as we typically run ahead of schedule. HOW TO ORDER! OYO is online only for pre-orders. All…
Read More Still Time To Register…But Roster Spots Are Limited!
Come take the field at OYO this spring — and encourage your friends to do the same! We have room for more ballplayers! So, be sure you are registered and then tell your friends there’s still space for them for the 2023 Spring Season. All future registrations will be handled on a first come, first…
Read More Recruit a Teammate Offer Continues for 12&Under Divisions
In our 12 and Under divisions, most teams are nearing full capacity. As of now, our 72 teams in these younger age divisions break down as follows: 0 Openings Available | 69 Teams* 1 Opening Available | 3 Teams 2 Openings Available | 0 Teams * denotes that Tee Ball was sold out, but reopened…
Read More 3rd Annual Declutter for a Cause: Bring Your Donations Today!
Spring brings many things from rain showers to baseball and from spring cleaning to new beginnings. So, OYO presents this awesome opportunity to let your gently used equipment, sports apparel and even game day accessories become another family’s treasure. Donate your baseball and softball-related items and we’ll add them to our sale in late April!…
Read More Opening Day Parade Set for Saturday, April 15
OYO Fans, After a wild preseason of both snow and rain, we’re ready for a great stretch of weather leading up to Opening Day and the chance to say “Let’s Play Ball!” On Saturday, April 15, our ballplayers and families will take part in our Opening Day festivities for our 49th annual season…
Read More SAVE THE DATE! OPENING DAY IS SATURDAY, APRIL 15
One of the most exciting events each season for all our ballplayers of any age is Opening Day. All our teams convene at Oaklandon Elementary School beginning at 8:30 a.m. and walk the parade route starting at 9 a.m. The ballplayers, coaches and fans will walk the route from the school, across Pendleton Pike around…
Read More Rec Travel Tryouts Coming Soon | Check With The Travel Coach Today
All but one of our 10 rec travel teams now have a coach and are making plans for their rec travel season. We hope your ballplayer will join us for this competitive all-star season in 2023! We offer two rec travel programs — Bombers for baseball, Red Storm for softball — which offer a more…
Read More Dick’s E-Coupon Available To All Families
If you missed the popular OYO Shopping Day at Dick’s Sporting Goods in early March, no worries! We’ve partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods to identify even more savings for you and your ballplayer. Download this coupon sheet to take advantage of great discounts on footwear, apparel and equipment. These coupons are good for the remainder…
Read More Be a Difference-Maker! Be an OYO Sponsor in 2023!
During the past several weeks, all of us at OYO have been humbled by the amazing and generous support of the local business community. Dozens of businesses and organizations have graciously stepped forward to make a difference. We truly value the investment businesses are making in OYO so, in turn, we can, invest in our…
Read More Here’s the lowdown for the 2023 Spring Season
OYO Board Members recently conducted an important meeting for both new (and returning) OYO Families. This meeting provided an introduction to OYO’s operations and helped set expectations for the upcoming Spring Season. Our families discovered The OYO Way and how it will be carried out throughout the season to maximize the experience our ballplayers and…
Read More Coaches Meeting Recap
OYO Board Members recently conducted our exclusive Coaches’ Meeting and Orientation for our softball and baseball coaches. This meeting helps ensure all our coach volunteers are aligned in how they will leverage our organization’s resources and collaborate frequently to maximize the development of all our ballplayers across the league. What’s more, they are prepared to…
Read More PARK PREP DAY SET FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 11
Make a difference in your overall experience this spring by lending a helping hand to prepare the park for a season of ballgames and visitors. As we prepare to open our 49th season of baseball and softball at Veterans Memorial Park, we are encouraging all our families to come open the park to ensure a…
Read More OYO’s Annual Open Letter to All Families
Click Here To Read Our Annual Letter! As the early registration clock winds down for our divisions serving players 12 and under, here’s a personal invitation for your kiddos and their friends to join hundreds of other youth baseball and softball players at OYO this spring! The ball is in your hands now to…
Read More Save-the-Date! OYO’s Annual Dick’s Shopping Days Are March 3-6
Great News! Our friends at DICK’S Sporting Goods are hosting the OYO League Appreciation Day again this season. What’s more, there are even more days available to shop for all your baseball and softball needs — and any other items you and your family may need from DICK’s. Once again this year, “save the dates”!…
Read More Coaches Meeting Set for Wednesday, March 1
All head coach applicants and those interested in being assistant coaches should attend this important pre-season meeting. The 2023 Spring Season Coaches Meeting is set for Wednesday, March 1, 2022 from 7-9 p.m. at Jenn Park, 10450 East 63rd Street in Lawrence. This meeting is specifically for all head coaches and interested assistant coaches in all…
Read More Discover OYO! New Family Orientation Set for Thursday, March 2
If you are new to OYO or have been curious how and why OYO manages our youth baseball and softball league the way we do, then discover OYO in early March! Come join us online for our New Family Orientation to better understand the programs we offer and what to expect throughout the 2023 season!…
Read More Make a Profound Impact as an OYO Sponsor!
During the past several weeks, all of us at OYO have been humbled by the amazing and generous support of the local business community. Dozens of businesses and organizations have graciously stepped forward to make a difference. We truly value the investment businesses are making in OYO so, in turn, we can, invest in our…
Read More More Head Coaches Needed! Volunteer Today!
Here’s the scoop! We need more coaches in seven divisions this spring. Our coaching needs (as of March 3) are as follows: 14U/16U Softball | 1 coach Challenger | 1 coach Tee Ball | 3 coaches Junior Rookie | 2 coaches Rookie | 2 coaches 08U Softball, 10U Softball, 12U Softball, Minor Baseball, Super Major…
Read More Join the Indians’ Knot Hole Club in 2023
Don’t miss out on the best deal in Minor League Baseball with the Indianapolis Indians Knot Hole Kids Club. This exciting offer is open to children 14 and under for a one-time fee of $20 (plus convenience fee charges). What’s more, if OYO sells more than 100 Knot Hole Club memberships, the Indianapolis Indians will…
Read More New Field 14 Coming to OYO This Spring
Picture It… In late June 2021, a dedicated 09U Rec Travel Oaklandon Bombers Coach leads the travel squad into an all-star tournament at Greenfield Youth Baseball League. True to form with both trademark dedication and commitment, the coach arrives early before the team’s games all weekend long seeking a place to hold pre-game batting practice.…
Read More Supporting OYO is easy through the Kroger Community Rewards Program
We would like to cordially invite you to partner with your favorite baseball and softball league to bring in dollars which can make our program even more of a success. KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM | The Kroger Family of Companies explains on their website, “We are committed to community engagement, positive social impact and charitable giving at…
Read More Take Advantage of OYO’s Financial Assistance Programs
Oaklandon Youth Organization (OYO) is an all-volunteer youth baseball and softball organization providing recreational leagues for children, regardless of ability, in a “fair play” atmosphere. And, the OYO Board of Directors believes every child with a desire to learn and play baseball and softball should be provided with an opportunity to play. In 2023,…
Read More 2023 Spring Season Registration Now Open
We want you and your ballplayer to be part of a memorable and productive 2023 Spring Season! Come join the action! Our 2023 Spring Season offers baseball and softball opportunities for baseball players ages 4-16 and softball players ages 4-16. Early registration is now open! Register early for our popular Spring Season in 2023,…
Read More Help Bring OYO’s Tournaments to Life in 2023! Join the Board Today!
The OYO leadership team is seeking to fill a very important and brand new function on the OYO Board of Directors in 2023. If you have ever considered serving on the OYO Board, then now is the time to take action and become a board member. Our ballplayers and families are counting on you! …
Read More HELP LEAD OUR RECORD-SETTING SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Greetings! Happy New Year! Having spoken with many families over the past couple weeks, we have experienced so much excitement, understanding and compassion from the OYO Family. Parents are grateful for the opportunities OYO provides and ballplayers beam with smiles about memories from the past season or beyond. It goes without saying, we are truly…
Read More 2023 Winter Workouts Are Upon Us! Here’s Everything You Need to Know!
Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season capped off with a pleasant New Year’s celebration with family and friends. Now that 2023 has finally arrived, OYO is ready to kick off our programs for the year, too! And this starts with the Winter Workouts you registered your ballplayer for this winter.…
Read More Important Disclosure about Full-Time Travel Team Financial Matter
The attached message below is being shared to offer reassurance our league operations are strong and stable, and a full-time travel team that has experienced some unfortunate financial losses has rallied together to ensure their amazing and resilient ballplayers a season of travel baseball in 2023. If you have any questions, please let any…
Read More Thank You Brittany and Karen and All Retiring Board Members!
Thank You Brittany Anderson! Junior Rookie Commissioner | 2018-19 Vice President, Travel | 2019-20 President | 2020-22 Over the past two years, OYO has had the pleasure to know, value and appreciate the very individual who believed in each of us, cheered for our success and made us feel as if we are an integral part…
Read More Step Up to the Plate! Join the 2023 OYO Board!
The 2023 OYO Board of Directors have rolled up the sleeves and jumped in the trenches to already begin making preparations for next year’s seasons serving all our rec league, rec travel and full-time travel ballplayers. To ensure we continue our success into our 49th Spring Season and 16th Fall Ball Season, we are seeking…
Read More 2023 Winter Workouts Now Accepting Registrations
Don’t let the offseason keep your ballplayer from doing what he or she enjoys most…playing baseball or softball! OYO has just the right solution — and in a brand new format! ABOUT THE PROGRAM | Every winter, we welcome all baseball and softball players to come join us indoors to knock off that winter…
Read More Now Accepting Applications for Umpires for 2023
Come make the call! OYO maintains a high-quality umpire program aimed for adults and youth. Any individual age 11 (as of January 1, 2023) or older may apply. Umpires are supported through a detailed process that includes rules trainings, online exam, test reviews, mechanics clinics, attire and equipment support and on-the-field simulations. We’re…
Read More Be a 2023 Rec Travel Coach
Step up to the plate! We are currently fielding head coach applications for our 2023 Rec Travel (All-Star) teams. We are now accepting applications for one Red Storm Team — the 08U age group. We are also accepting applications for five Bombers Teams — the 06U, 07U, 08U, 09U and 12U age groups. …
Read More Real-Time Brackets for Tournament Sunday
OYO operates a single-elimination tournament for all our divisions, except Tee Ball. The tournament is set for Sunday, October 16. To track the results in your division on Tournament Sunday, please click the respective link below to view the bracket with the latest results. We wish all teams a memorable ending to their season! Good…
Read More Remember the OYO Way Because Our Ballplayers Are Watching You!
We hope all our ballplayers, coaches, fans and umpires have had a wonderful and memorable season. We’ve been blessed as a league with wonderful weather, incredible coaching, memorable plays on the field and many new friendships. We truly appreciate you choosing OYO as your place for baseball and softball for your family, and we value…
Read More Your Opinion Matters! Complete Annual Fall Ball Survey by October 21!
The Oaklandon Youth Organization is committed to providing you a quality baseball and softball experience for your ballplayer and family each and every season. To better deliver the value and service you expect, we want to understand your overall experience and identify areas you recognize needing improvement. We have experienced more growth, new programs and…
Read More Challenger League Returning to OYO for the 2023 Spring Season
WHO? | Any interested ballplayer age four and older. This division is open to male and females, and there is no age limit. WHAT IS THE CHALLENGER LEAGUE? | This special division removes the barriers that keep children/adults with mental and physical disabilities off the ballfield and lets them experience the joy of playing baseball.…
Read More Coaches’ Corner | October 3, 2022
First and foremost to all our coaches and volunteers, thank you for all your time, effort and support this fall. We appreciate the difference you’ve been making with your teams and creating a memorable game day experience each and every time you’ve taken the field. Yet, time flies when we’re having fun…and now we’re heading into our…
Read More CORRECTED! BASEBALL BAT RULES!
Below are some reminders about existing rules regarding the use of eligible bats at all levels in baseball and softball, as well as the penalty that will be enforced when illegal bats are identified. No player, team or division is excepted to this rule or penalty. We encourage all families to review this information in…
Read More Fall Ball Tournament Brackets Released | New Tee Ball Game Times
As we enter the final two weeks of the regular season, we are most impressed by the development of all our ballplayers, teams and coaches. Everyone has worked so hard this year to make this season fun and memorable, through more in-depth coaching and player development initiatives, too. All these efforts are designed to…
Read More KNOW WHERE YOUR FIELD IS, WHERE TO PARK AND GENERAL PARK RULES
We look forward to the sounds of happy ballplayers playing the game of baseball and softball as they take the field at Veterans Memorial Park, the home of OYO, starting this week. With so much excitement and enthusiam building with our ballplayers, coaches and families, this will be a wonderful week to start the season…
Read More IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT VEHICLE SECURITY
Tip of the day: Keep your cars locked and secure while keeping your valuables and personal belongings out of sight! As you prepare to come to the ballpark today, next week and for future seasons, we want to remind all our ballplayers and their families to utilize basic safety practices to minimize vehicle break-ins and…
Read More HELP US HELP YOU ON GAME DAYS! KEEP THE CART PATHS CLEAR
With the relaxation of COVID guidelines opening up more seating opportunities closer to home plate, we’re excited to have fans witness fun and exciting games up close. The standing-room only cheering sections have provided true encouragement for our ballplayers. We also realize the hot, sunny, weather conditions leave us all seeking some shade and cover.…
Read More Join the 2023 OYO Board of Directors
We hope the fall is off to a great start! Kids are back in the swing of school and sports, and life is busy for all, I am sure! You and your family are a very important part of our league. Everything we do is for your kiddos, so that they may have an amazing…
Read More REMEMBER, THE OYO WAY BECAUSE OUR BALLPLAYERS ARE WATCHING YOU!
As we prepare for the stretch run of our regular season and the thrills of our annual rec league tournaments, here are some friendly reminders about the OYO Code of Conduct. With great anticipation, all our coaches, players and fans have now entered the final phases of our Spring Season – the final two weeks…
Read More Take 2! Smile! Photo Day Rescheduled for Sunday, September 18
The rain washed out our plans for Photo Day last Sunday, but it did not wash away the smiles your ballplayers sport playing ball at OYO! Ready, Set, Smile! Team and individual pictures for our 2022 Fall Ball Season are rescheduled set for Sunday, September 18, 2022, so mark your calendars! Please reference the new…
Read More LeagueApps Play Now Available…Download App Today!
OYO Fall Ball Fans: Greetings! We hope your Fall Ball season is off to an amazing start and you’re as excited for Opening Day as we are. Everything is coming together for a great day involving more than 50 baseball and softball games for all ages! Now, we want to be sure, you and your ballplayer…
Read More Fall Ball Tournament Preview
The official 2022 Fall Ball Tournament brackets will be released on September 30, if not sooner. The schedules and brackets will be populated by a random draw executed by the LeagueApps scheduling software, and then our volunteer board members are reviewing the brackets to ensure time and field space accuracy before releasing the final schedules.…
Read More BE IN THE KNOW ON GAME DAYS | THE OYO WEATHERLINE BY CHAMPION’S EDGE
At OYO, for all official weather-related announcements on game days, we utilize the OYO Weatherline by Champion’s Edge to communicate important cancellation information. The Weatherline is used exclusively for game days during the rec league season. It is not used for rec league practice decisions. All practice decisions are left to the coaches. Please check…
Read More New 12U FTT Bombers Team Announced | Tryouts Set for August 19-20
Interest continues to grow in all of OYO’s rec league and travel programs. We’re excited to announce the addition of a new 12U Full-Time Travel Oaklandon Bombers squad. This team will be coached by Patrick Sheets. Help us spread the word as we expand our FTT Bombers program! Building on significant success on the…
Read More Coaches’ Corner | Orientation, Rules and More!
As we prepare for the start of the 2022 Fall Ball Season, we’re once again making several key documents available for all our volunteer softball and baseball coaches. The resources on this page help ensure all our coach volunteers are aligned in how they will leverage our player development frameworks, game day rules and general…
Read More Smile! OYO Photo Day Set for Sunday, September 11 (Revised Schedule Included!)
Ready, Set, Smile! Team and individual pictures for our 2022 Fall Ball Season is set for Sunday, September 11, 2022, so mark your calendars! Please reference the attached schedule below for your team’s scheduled photo shoot time on Sunday, September 11. (And this schedule reflects some adjustments to eliminate all conflicts with teams’ 1 p.m.…
Read More Need Help Accessing Your Fall Ball Team Assignment?
We’ve asked all our head coaches to reach out to you by this weekend to make an introduction and prepare you with their expectations and plans for the upcoming season. Yet, we know everyone is busy and lots is happening as we all prepare to start another school year, sneak in a final family getaway…
Read More Handful of Teams Still Need a Team Sponsor This Fall
Despite another record-setting Fall Ball season, to accommodate the league’s growth the OYO Sponsorship Program is still in need of nearly eight additional team sponsors to help support our teams. However, we understand with so many newcomers to OYO this fall, the importance of the OYO Sponsorship Program may not be as familiar to everyone.…
Read More Limited Number of Roster Spots Remaining for Fall Ball
Come take the field at OYO this fall — and encourage your friends to do the same! We have room for more ballplayers! So, be sure you are registered and then tell your friends there’s still space for them for the 2022 Fall Ball Season. All future registrations will be handled on a first come,…
Read More 2023 Full-Time Travel Tryouts Announced
Make plans to participate in the tryouts for one of our full-time travel baseball and softball tryouts set for late July and early August. OYO offers two types of travel programs for baseball and softball. Our teams sport the nicknames Bombers (baseball) and Red Storm (softball). For both baseball and softball, we offer rec travel…
Read More Share Your Feedback About Your Rec League and/or Travel Coach by July 1
OYO Fans: Greetings! As our 2022 Spring Season winds down and we look ahead to future fall and spring seasons, we welcome additional feedback from all our families. For those who have completed the OYO Spring Season survey, thank you! We will be reviewing those results in the weeks ahead. Now, we are also diving…
Read More Fall Ball Registration Opens June 25
With the 2022 Spring Season coming to a close for most age groups this past weekend and others wrapping up their seasons in the next two weeks, families are asking “What’s Next?” for their ballplayers. And, our answer is simple “Fall Ball”! On June 25, registration for our widely popular Fall Ball program will open.…
Read More 14U/16U Softball and Junior Baseball Tournament Brackets Released
14u/16U Softball and Junior Baseball Fans: As your 2022 Spring Seasons begin to wind down, here are three important reminders, updates and info to improve your ballplayer’s experience The Tournament | OYO operates a double-elimination tournament for all our divisions, except Tee Ball. The tournament for our two older divisions begins as early as Thursday, June…
Read More The Latest Spring Season Tournament Brackets & Rules
NOTE: The links to each individual division bracket below are updated with any changes as a result of games needing to be rescheduled as a result of the postponements experienced on Sunday, June 12 and Monday, June 13. OYO Fans: Now, with the 2022 Spring Season Rec League Tournament in full swing, here are three…
Read More Missing an Item? Check OYO’s Lost and Found!
Did your ballplayer leave behind a glove or bat? Have you misplaced sunglasses or a chair? Are you searching for a sweatshirt or water bottle? Then there’s a good chance OYO has saved it and added it to our growing stash of Lost and Found items. Take the time to visit the Lost and Found…
Read More Your Opinion Counts! Complete the Annual OYO Survey by June 17
The Oaklandon Youth Organization is committed to providing you a quality baseball and softball experience for your ballplayer and family. To better deliver the value and service you expect, we want to understand your overall experience and identify areas you recognize needing improvement. We have experienced more growth, new programs and more opportunities for ballplayers…
Read More It’s OYO Day at Victory Field on Sunday, June 12
Come one, come all! It’s OYO Day at Victory Field! All our ballplayers can participate in an on-field parade before the game. Cheer on the Indians all-game long while interacting with Rowdie, too. And, our Knot Hole Club members can enjoy running the bases following the game. And, don’t forget, there are lots of fun…
Read More Annual David Manlove Memorial Tournament Set for Sunday, June 5
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, 49 baseball and softball teams from around Central Indiana will gather at Veterans Memorial Park for our 21st Annual David Manlove Invitational Memorial Tournament. This tournmanent is near and dear to OYO for many reasons. David was one of OYO’s own who lost his battle with addiction. David’s life continues…
Read More 2022 Spring Season Tournament Brackets Now Available
OYO Fans: As we approach the final week of the regular season, we are most impressed by the development of all our ballplayers, teams and coaches. Everyone has worked so hard this year to make this season fun and memorable, but also one where we introduced a new skills development framework and put it to…
Read More OYO Photo Night Set for Friday, May 13
Ready, Set, Smile! Team and individual pictures for our 2021 Spring Season will continue a new format involving a new look and feel rolled out in 2021. The second-annual OYO Photo Night is set for Friday, May 13, 2022, so mark your calendars! Order your photos today! OYO Photo Night allows us to better manage…
Read More There’s Still Time and Room To Register…In Most Divisions!
Come take the field at OYO this spring — and encourage your friends to do the same! We have room for more ballplayers! So, be sure you are registered and then tell your friends there’s still space for them for the 2022 Spring Season. All future registrations will be handled on a first come, first…
Read More Four Divisions Encouraging Families To Go Recruit A Teammate
If you are on an 08U Softball, Tee Ball, Junior Rookie or Rookie team, then we have at least 1-2 roster openings on each team. So what better way for your ballplayer to spend time at OYO, then to do so with a friend playing side by side all spring! So go spread the word,…
Read More Rec Travel Tryouts Underway | Check With The Travel Coach Today
Seven of our 10 rec travel teams now have a coach and are making plans for their rec travel season. We offer two rec travel programs — Bombers for baseball, Red Storm for softball — which offer a more competitive experience for interested ballplayers seeking additional game opportunities on Sundays and after the rec league…
Read More ONLY SIX KNOT HOLE MEMBERSHIPS LEFT TO SELL!
Did you purchase an Indianapolis Indians Knot Hole membership fot your ballplayer — and for your other children, too? Even if you are already registered, you can still purchase a membership independently via LeagueApps. Even if you are a full-time travel player, you can purchase a membership, too. What’s more, if OYO sells just 10…
Read More SUPPORT OYO AS A FIELD SPONSOR IN 2022
We truly value the investment businesses are making in OYO so, in turn, we can invest in our ballplayers and fields, too. And, on that note, there are still 10 fields at OYO available for a corporate sponsorship in 2022. When a business sponsors a field, they are providing critical funds to help maintain and…
Read More Save the Date! Opening Day Is Saturday, April 16
One of the most exciting events each season for all our ballplayers of any age is Opening Day. All our teams convene at Oaklandon Elementaty beginning at 8:30 a.m. and walk the parade route starting at 9 a.m. The ballplayers, coaches and fans will walk the route from the school, across Pendleton Pike around 62nd…
Read More We Love Pets, Just Not at OYO at Anytime!
As you prepare to get outdoors again, we need to remind everyone there is a no-pet policy at Veterans Memorial Park, the home of OYO. This applies to practice nights and game days. From the time you arrive to the time you leave, we want each and every family to have a memorable experience all…
Read More New Way to Save on Equipment and Apparel at Dick’s This Spring!
Did you miss the Dick’s Shopping Weekend earlier this month? No worries! We got you covered for all your ballplayer’s equipment needs, fan apparel or coaching resources. The link provided offers an exclusive e-coupon for OYO families in 2022 to save on future purchases at Dick’s Sporting Goods. All you need to do is visit…
Read More CHECK OUT THESE CUSTOMIZED CLINICS FOR YOUR BALLPLAYER
For those looking to extend their winter workouts or clinics, Underwood Baseball has just what you need! Underwood Baseball, which hosted the OYO Winter Workout program and is headed up by OYO’s very own 12U FTT Bombers head coach, is offering five customized clinics focused on a wide range of position-specific fundamentals and skills. Individual…
Read More CALLING ALL VOCALISTS: COME SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT OYO
OYO wants your ballplayer and/or his/her sibling(s) to sing the national anthem at our annual Opening Day ceremony! If your ballplayer or your ballplayer’s sibling(s) enjoy singing and want to share their talents, then OYO has a place for them this spring. We are gathering a team of amazing youthful voices to help start the…
Read More Coaches Meeting Recap & Key Documents
OYO Board Members recently conducted our exclusive Coaches’ Meeting and Orientation for our softball and baseball coaches. This meeting helps ensure all our coach volunteers are aligned in how they will leverage our organization’s resources and collaborate frequently to maximize the development of all our ballplayers across the league. What’s more, they are prepared to…
Read More Here’s the Lowdown on the 2022 Spring Season
OYO Board Members recently conducted an important meeting for both new (and returning) OYO Families. This meeting provided an introduction to OYO’s operations and helped set expectations for the upcoming Spring Season. Led by OYO President Brittany Anderson, our families discovered The OYO Way and how it will be carried out throughout the season to…
Read More Park Prep Day Canceled, Two Ways for You to Help Now
We’re all excited about heading to the ballpark and starting up our long-awaited Spring Season of baseball and softball. But the latest forecasts are consistently calling for one more winter blast through Central Indiana this weekend. As a result, the weather conditions will not be conducive to working on the fields and common areas. So,…
Read More Gear Up Your Ballplayer for the Season
OYO is excited to be nearing the start of our 2023 Spring Season, and we are sure your enthusiastic ballplayers are too. One of the frequently asked questions we receive is what equipment and supplies does our ballplayer need for the season. To help you prepare for the season, here’s what we recommend for each…
Read More Rec Travel Coaches Still Needed for 1 Bombers, 2 Red Storm Teams
Several age groups are still seeking coaches for one of our 2022 baseball or softball rec travel/all-star teams…apply ASAP using our online head coach application! Although the Spring Season is still one month away, the planning for the 2022 Rec Travel/All-Star season is in full swing. At OYO, our rec travel baseball program is called…
Read More Join the Indians’ Knot Hole Club in 2022
Don’t miss out on the best deal in Minor League Baseball with the Indianapolis Indians Knot Hole Kids Club. This exciting offer is open to children 14 and under for a one-time fee of $19 (plus convenience fee charges). What’s more, if OYO sells more than 100 Knot Hole Club memberships, the Indianapolis Indians will…
Read More Wednesday, March 2 Is Last Day to Guarantee Roster Spot
You can secure spots for your ballplayers — and, if you are already registered, then help your ballplayer’s unregistered friends secure their roster spots. All you and your friends need to do is register online for the 2022 Spring Season by Wednesday, March 2. Please note, after March 2, a limited number of roster spots available after that…
Read More Coaches Meeting Set for Wednesday, March 2
All head coach applicants and those interested in being assistant coaches should attend this important pre-season meeting. The 2022 Spring Season Coaches Meeting is set for Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 7-9 p.m. at Jenn Park, 10450 East 63rd Street in Lawrence. This meeting is specifically for all head coaches and interested assistant coaches in the…
Read More Team Assignments Coming Soon!
Stay tuned for our own selection show, as The OYO Board of Directors isworking hard behind the scenes to connect all the dots and create fair and balanced teams for the 2022 Spring Season for all players in divisions 12 and under. Each commissioner is reviewing player evaluations, monitoring player requests, aligning sponsors and developing…
Read More More Than 30 Coaches Needed…Now’s the Time to Be a Coach!
Being a head coach at OYO is one of the most rewarding and memorable volunteer opportunities we offer! Registration for this season is strong, and once again outpacing past trends showing we have hundreds of ballplayers anxious to get back out to the ballpark for the start of our 2022 Spring Season! What’s more, we’ve…
Read More Coaches Clinic for All Rec League Coaches Set for March 9
OYO is preparing for our preseason Coaches’ Clinic to help all our coaches kick off the 2022 Spring Season. These clinics are designed to provide insight on the skills, fundamentals and drills for teams to use at every level. In 2022, OYO will host two separate clinics — exclusive for baseball and softball, respectively —…
Read More Save-the-Dates! Shop at Dick’s March 4-7 and Save!
Great News! Our friends at DICK’S Sporting Goods are hosting the OYO League Appreciation Day again this season. What’s more, there are even more days available to shop for all your baseball and softball needs — and any other items you and your family may need from DICK’s. Once again this year, “save the…
Read More Park Prep Days Set for March 12-13 at Veterans Memorial Park
Make a difference in your overall experience this spring by lending a helping hand to prepare the park for a season of ballgames and visitors. As we prepare to open our 47th season of baseball and softball at Veterans Memorial Park, we are encouraging all our families to come open the park to ensure…
Read More Registration. Open House. Knot Hole Club. Learn All About It!
Learn all about how to maximize your experience at OYO in 2022. We would welcome you and your family to be part of our 47th annual season of spring baseball and softball. If you’re not sure OYO is right for you and your ballplayer, then attend our Virtual Open House on Wednesday, January 26 to…
Read More Refer a Family by January 31, and Save on Your Registration, Too!
In Central Indiana, we know families have many choices on what sports and activities to experience and where to participate in those activities. At OYO, we also understand the power of word-of-mouth advertising. And there’s no better place to turn than to OYO’s families to advocate for our program and welcome new families and ballplayers…
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