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Jan 22, 2023

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Jan 17, 2023

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,…

Jan 11, 2023

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,…

Jan 11, 2023

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! …

Jan 11, 2023

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…

Jan 4, 2023

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.…

Dec 15, 2022

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…

Nov 5, 2022

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…

Nov 1, 2022

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…

Nov 2, 2022

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…

Nov 3, 2022

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…

Nov 3, 2022

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. …

Oct 14, 2022

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…

Oct 13, 2022

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…

Oct 14, 2022

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…

Oct 13, 2022

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…

Oct 4, 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…

Sep 26, 2022

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…

Sep 26, 2022

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…

Sep 6, 2022

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…

Sep 6, 2022

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…

Sep 6, 2022

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.…

Sep 6, 2022

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…

Sep 6, 2022

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…

Sep 13, 2022

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…

Sep 6, 2022

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…

Sep 6, 2022

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.…

Sep 6, 2022

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…

Aug 11, 2022

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…

Aug 1, 2022

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…

Aug 28, 2022

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.…

Jul 28, 2022

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…

Jul 25, 2022

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.…

Jul 20, 2022

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,…

Jul 14, 2022

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…

Jun 20, 2022

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…

Jun 19, 2022

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.…

Jun 15, 2022

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…

Jun 7, 2022

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…

Jun 1, 2022

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…

Jun 1, 2022

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…

Jun 1, 2022

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…

Jun 1, 2022

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…

May 27, 2022

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…

Apr 21, 2022

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…

Mar 21, 2022

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…

Mar 22, 2022

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,…

Mar 22, 2022

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…

Mar 22, 2022

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…

Mar 22, 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…

Mar 22, 2022

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…

Mar 22, 2022

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…

Mar 22, 2022

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…

Mar 22, 2022

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…

Mar 22, 2022

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…

Mar 1, 2022

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…

Mar 1, 2022

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…

Mar 10, 2022

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,…

Feb 10, 2022

OYO is excited to be nearing the start of our 2022 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…

Feb 13, 2022

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…

Dec 29, 2021

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…

Feb 27, 2022

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…

Feb 20, 2022

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…

Mar 1, 2022

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…

Mar 1, 2022

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…

Mar 1, 2022

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 —…

Feb 13, 2022

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…

Feb 20, 2022

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…

Feb 20, 2022

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 2022 season!…

Jan 17, 2022

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…

Jan 10, 2022

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…

Jan 10, 2022

Come and learn all about OYO! On behalf of The OYO Board of Directors, we want you to discover what makes our program such an amazing place to play ball for players of all ages, all talent levels. Regardless if your child is playing softball or baseball for the first time or simply considering switching to…

Jan 4, 2022

OYO baseball fans now have a chance to check out Division I baseball activitiy this spring right here in Central Indiana. All OYO baseball players (ages 6-12 participating in Junior Rookie, Rookie Minor and Super Major as well as all our full-time travel teams) will receive a season pass to attend any Butler Bulldogs home…

Jan 4, 2022

OYO is excited to announce a partnership with RIP-IT to ensure all your softball equipment needs are just one click away. You can download the flyer for the QR code or visit ripit.com and use the discount code at checkout (OAKLANDONYOUTHORG20) to get discounts on your package purchases of a fielder’s mask, helmet and backpack.…

Nov 25, 2021

When we flip the calendars to a new year in just five weeks, our annual Winter Workouts will start in earnest helping our ballplayers prepare for another season of baseball and softball. And based on the early response to our call for registrations, we’re receiving new registrations daily — and now two divisions (Rookie and…

Dec 29, 2021

We want you and your ballplayer to be part of a memorable and productive 2021 Spring Season! Come join the action! Our 2022 Spring Season offers baseball and softball opportunities for baseball players ages 4-18 and softball players ages 4-16. Early registration is now open! Register early for our popular Spring Season in 2022,…

Dec 29, 2021

Nov 4, 2022

Dec 29, 2021

2023 starts now, and your savings and advertising reach can, too! Since 2010, more than 350 local businesses have supported OYO through a broad range of corporate and team sponsorship opportunities generating more than $300,000. In 2022 alone, we raised a record-setting $55,000 from 93 local businesses and organizations who invested in the programs…

Nov 18, 2021

Step up to the plate! We are currently fielding head coach applications for our 2022 Rec Travel (All-Star) teams. We are now accepting applications for Red Storm Teams in the 12U and 14U age groups and Bombers Teams in the 7U, 9U, 11U and 12U age groups. Overall, we offer Bombers teams in seven age groups…

Dec 29, 2021

Veterans Memorial Park is quiet this time of year. We are enjoying the offseason, but we are certainly looking forward to the spring and taking the field once again! Your OYO Board of Directors is busy in the offseason planning for the year ahead! We are doing everything from planting grass seed to planning next year’s…

Dec 12, 2021

OYO is excited to share another opportunity for your baseball player to improve their skills. For baseball players in grades 1-8 interested in improving their hitting game, this 90-minute clinic during the holidays is just the place to be. Facilitated by the Lawrence Central High School baseball coaching staff and players, we encourage all OYO…

Nov 7, 2021

Nov 5, 2021

OYO is excited to offer another exclusive softball clinic to OYO for all softball players, ages 9-16, who are interested in further developing their pitching skills and fundamentals. This clinic will be led by Morgan Melloh, a retired professional softball pitcher, and we encourage all aspiring OYO softball pitchers, regardless of their experience, to participate…

Oct 31, 2021

With Fall Ball having come to a close, we are now preparing for our next program offering in just two months. In early January, our annual Winter Workouts will start in earnest helping our ballplayers prepare for another season of baseball and softball. About the Host Site & Facilitator | Our 2022 Winter Workout…

Oct 26, 2021

Like everyone, we are disappointed by the lack of weather cooperation the past two weeks to afford our hard-working, resilient, deserving ballplayers a chance to complete the season. They’ve worked hard at practices and games, have had lots of fun with their teammates, and long for the chance to take the field once more this…

Sep 30, 2021

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 had a record-setting turnout this season for our Fall Ball…

Sep 28, 2021

The 8U Oaklandon Bombers (2022) has a plan and vision to help your player be the best player he can be while also loving this great sport. We are big on development and progress, and this is accomplished through professional instruction and individualized, one-on-one training with the coaching staff. One final open tryout will…

Sep 20, 2021

As we pass the midway point 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 help teams…

Sep 9, 2021

OYO and Champion’s Edge have teamed up to bring an exclusive softball clinic to OYO for all 8U, 10U and 12U-age ballplayers. Led by Champion’s Edge veteran hitting and pitching instructors, we encourage all OYO softball players to participate in this special session to sharpen their hitting fundamentals and discover new pitching mechanics. SCHEDULE |…

Sep 5, 2021

Ready, Set, Smile! Team and individual pictures for our 2021 Fall Ball Season will take on a new format and a new look and feel that mirrors the format used in the Spring 2021 Season. The first-ever OYO Fall Ball Photo Day is set for Saturday, September 18, 2021, so mark your calendars! Please reference…

Sep 9, 2021

Sep 8, 2021

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 Red Storm squad. This team will be coached by Michael DeSanto — a 20-year championship-caliber coaching veteran at OYO. Help us spread the word as we expand our…

Aug 31, 2021

As we prepare for a fun and memorable Fall Ball season, here is an important reminder to us all. OYO is a very special place. It is a place our kids love to come to play baseball and softball. It is a place where teens have their first jobs as umpires. It is a place…

Aug 31, 2021

We are so unbelievably sad for the kids scheduled to play on field 5 on Opening Day. We struggle to make that field playable after a heavy rain because it holds so much water. Looking back to the past week, Veterans Memorial Park received a lot of rain Thursday and then again on Friday evening…

Aug 31, 2021

Tip of the day: Keep your cars locked and secure while keeping your valuables and personal belongings out of sight! Please, please do not leave valuables, purses, electronics, etc. in your car when you come to Veterans Memorial Park. We wish our wonderful park was exempt from theft and vandalism, but it is not. On…

Aug 31, 2021

We understand “Fall” Ball can be a misnomer at times when we’re enduring scorching suns and steamy temperatures. Opening Day was a hot day, a very hot day by all accounts. We completely understand the need for all our fans to be in shade whenever possible. We do, however, have to keep the cart paths…

Sep 4, 2022

Please respect the rules and policies at Veterans Memorial Park by not bringing your pets to practices or games. And please share this information with any family member who may attend your favorite ballplayer’s practice or game on any weeknight or weekend. As spring weather turns into wonderful summer weather, everyone is eager and excited…

Aug 26, 2021

Greetings! Just as our amazing Fall Ball season begins, we are only a few weeks away from taking the first step to beginning preparations for the 2022 Spring and Fall Ball seasons, along with our travel program, too. Yes, that’s correct! Next year begins in mid-September with the election of our 2021-22 OYO Board of…

Aug 26, 2021

At OYO, we have developed a wide-range of rules customized for each division. As the season rolls along, we’re noticing more game delays as a result of coaches or parents not being familiar with the rules. Unfortunately, the game clock does not stop during these discussions and only hinders the development of our ballplayers from…