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Introducing by Name … The OYO Bullpen (Our Indoor Facility)
We’re making great progress in transforming the indoor facility at Lee Road Park into OYO’s new home for player development and training for all our rec league participants, All-Star players and Full-Time Travel team members. We appreciate the continued interest and support in this effort and our partnership with the City of Lawrence to make…
Read More Final All-Star Tryouts for Three Teams
If you have a baseball player who is interested in being a member of our 07U Bombers or 10U Bombers teams (based on age as of April 30, 2026) or a softball player interested in our 12U All-Star Red Storm team (based on age as of September 1, 2025), then now’s the time to learn more about OYO’s All-Star program. Final tryouts for each…
Read More Spirit Wear Open for Your Holiday Purchases! Order by November 23
The OYO Spirit Store is open once again and is accepting orders through Sunday, November 23 at 11:59 p.m. All orders will be shipped to your home in time for the holidays! Don’t miss this chance to outfit (or gift) your ballplayer and/or fan with OYO, Bombers or Red Storm apparel! PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR OYO, BOMBERS…
Read More Thank You, City of Lawrence for Our Newly Paved Walking Paths
Courtesy of The City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department, Veterans Memorial Park has been experiencing a valuable makeover for all our families and fans. In October, the city has paved and repaved a vast majority of our walkways, which includes our first-ever paved path back to Fields 10-12. OYO truly appreciates our tremendous partnership…
Read More Winter Workouts Registration Is Now Open!
REGISTER TODAY! With the spring and summer seasons behind us and Fall Ball wrapping up, is your ballplayer already expressing the fear of missing out on his or her favorite sport? At OYO, we certainly are! So, don’t let the offseason keep your ballplayer from doing what he or she enjoys most…playing baseball or…
Read More A New Era of OYO Player Development
Oaklandon Youth Organization (OYO) has partnered with the City of Lawrence Parks Department to bring athletes a new indoor training home at Lee Road Park. Renovations this fall will add batting cages, improve bullpens and maximize training space in ways that will transform the building into a year-round home for OYO baseball and softball. Winter…
Read More Introducing the 2026 OYO Board of Directors
Congratulations to all 2026 OYO Board Members! On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the current OYO Board elected a new slate of board members to help continue serve the OYO families in 2026 and beyond. This unprecedented group of 65+ board volunteers will work tirelessly to uphold The OYO Way and continue to grow our program…
Read More Congratulations to the 2025 Fall Ball Champions
The 2025 OYO Fall Ball expanded season involved seven memorable weekends, culminating with a picture-perfect Sunday on October 5 for our annual Fall Ball tournament. From players to coaches, from fans to volunteers and from umpires to concessions staff, our collective efforts made this a wonderful Fall Ball season to remember for all this fall.…
Read More New In-Game Concussion Policy Effective Immediately
The Oaklandon Youth Organization (OYO) Board of Directors is dedicated to supporting athlete safety at all times during all activity at Veterans Memorial Park, the home of OYO. Our goal and commitment is to ensure all board members, coaches, umpires and families are aware of the symptoms of concussions and implementing a process to promote…
Read More All-Star Tryouts Underway for 2026 Teams
CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR BOMBERS | CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR RED STORM Greetings! 2026 Starts Now! We’re excited to announce all 10 all-star teams will have a great coach secured and are making plans for their 2026 All-Star season. We hope your ballplayer will join us for…
Read More Tryouts for 2026 All Star Teams Set for October
CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR BOMBERS | CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR RED STORM As we close in on securing qualified and valued coaches for all 10 possible age groups, we are now making plans for the 2026 All Star season. We hope your ballplayer will join us for the 2026 All Stars, which commences with…
Read More Two All-Star Bombers Coaches Needed
We are currently fielding head coach applications for two final All-Star Bombers teams in 2026. Before we dive into the head coach application process, let’s answer a few common questions about our significantly revamped All-Star program! Why is OYO recruiting so early for next year’s All-Star Coaches? The answer is simple. Our All-Star seasons…
Read More One Open Board Position Available! Will You Be Our Registration Co-Chair?
OYO knows volunteerism! After an amazing response involving nearly 30 new board members nominations as well as more than 40 board members renewing for a new term as part of the 2026 OYO Board of Directors, we’re down to our final vacancy on the 2026 OYO Board. This final co-chair position will provide timely additional support…
Read More Fall Ball 2025 Tournament Central
CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW ALONG ON THE GAME RESULTS ALL DAY IN EACH DIVISION! In preparation for the 2025 Fall Ball Rec League Tournament, here are some important and timely reminders, updates and info to improve your experience on Tournament Sunday. The Tournament | OYO operates a single-elimination tournament for all our divisions, except Tee…
Read More Three 2026 All-Star Teams Seeking Coaches | Apply Today
We are currently fielding head coach applications for 10 All-Star teams in 2026. Before we dive into the head coach application process, let’s answer a few common questions about our significantly revamped All-Star program for all interested baseball and softball players! Why is OYO recruiting so early for next year’s All-Star Coaches? The answer…
Read More Call for 2026 All-Star Coaches
We are currently fielding head coach applications for 10 All-Star teams in 2026. Before we dive into the head coach application process, let’s answer a few common questions about our significantly revamped All-Star program for all interested baseball and softball players! Why is OYO recruiting so early for next year’s All-Star Coaches? The answer…
Read More The 2026 OYO Board Is Expanding…and We Need You!
OYO knows volunteerism! After an amazing response involving 30 new board members nominations as well as more than 40 board members renewing for a new term as part of the 2026 OYO Board of Directors, we’re now expanding the 2026 OYO Board. We are creating two new co-chair positions to provide some of our most…
Read More Trunk or Treat Set for Saturday, October 4
Back by popular demand, we are excited to announce our second-ever Trunk or Treat! This event is open to all Spring Season and Fall Ball players — so what a great way to get the old crew from Spring together again or have a little fun with your Fall Ball squad the day before the…
Read More Nominations Being Accepted thru September 30 for The Jim DeSalle Leadership Award
The OYO Board of Directors is excited to announce a special recognition program to honor the spirit of leadership and service that helps make OYO such a special place—The Jim DeSalle Leadership Award. This award is presented twice each year—once in the Spring and once in the Fall—to celebrate coaches and umpires who lead…
Read More Mandatory Coaches Meeting Is September 28
Mandatory Pre-Tournament Coaches’ Meeting Is Sunday, September 28 at 7:15 p.m. on Field 2. Tee Ball coaches do not need to attend this meeting. We ask all head coaches (or a team representative in the event you cannot attend) to join us for this important and required meeting, which will help ensure every team approaches the tournament…
Read More Coaches Must Complete Player Evals by September 28
Player evaluations must be completed by Sunday, September 28. This applies for all coaches in all divisions, including Tee Ball. The online process of coaches completing the end-of-season player evaluation has been a constant at OYO for 18 years. Please find attached a simple one-page PDF to complete your team’s evals in LeagueApps by Sunday, September 28. …
Read More Fall Ball Umpire Appreciation Day Set for September 21
Help value our umpires on a very special recognition day! The OYO Board encourages teams to thank Umpires by bringing in posters and/or cards for their game day umpires or any umpire! What’s more, the OYO Special Program Committee will be making goodie bags for the umpires to coincide with this event. And, here’s how…
Read More Save the Date | Fall Ball Tournament Is Sunday, October 5
All Fall Ball divisions (except Tee Ball) will participate in a fun, memorable rec league tournament on Sunday, October 5. Tee Ball teams will play one final game on Sunday, October 5, as well and receive their participation trophies following their game. The tournament is a single-elimination tournament and pairings are based on a random…
Read More Final Two Positions Open on the 2026 OYO Board
OYO knows volunteerism! After an amazing response involving more than 25 new board members nominated for the 2026 OYO Board of Directors as well as more than 40 current OYO board members renewing for a new term, we’re down to our final two board positions for the 2026 OYO Board, which commences on November 1,…
Read More Ready. Set. Smile! Fall Ball Photo Day Schedule and Order Instructions
Dear Parents and Coaches, We are excited to be back for Fall Ball photos this year. We have worked hand in hand with the league reps to align your photo time as close to your game time as possible to create a better photo day/game day experience. Let’s be honest, you LOVE LOVE LOVE…
Read More 2025 Fall Ball Game Schedules Now Released!
OYO is excited to announce the release of our 2025 Fall Ball Season game schedule for all divisions. The OYO Scheduling Committee has worked tirelessly with our league VPs, commissioners and coaches to finalize the schedule for the upcoming season involving more than 375 regular season games across seven Sundays. Unless a glaring error is…
Read More Still Time To Register This Fall … But Roster Openings Are Limited
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 2025 Fall Ball Season. All future registrations will be handled on a first come,…
Read More MAKE A DIFFERENCE! JOIN THE 2025-26 OYO BOARD!
Make a difference at OYO by sharing your time and talents with all 1300 families and 2000 players, who call OYO home for their baseball and softball experience every spring, summer and fall! Even though, we’re not even halfway through the calendar year and the Spring Season is not yet complete, it’s never too early…
Read More 2025 Fall Ball Coaches’ Meeting Recap
OYO Board Members recently conducted our exclusive Coaches’ Meeting and Orientation for our Fall Ball softball and baseball coaches to kick off our 18th Fall Ball season at OYO. 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…
Read More New 09U FTT Bombers Team Announced | Tryouts Start Soon!
Interest continues to grow in all of OYO’s rec league and travel programs. We’re excited to announce the addition of a new 09U Full-Time Travel Oaklandon Bombers squad. This team will be coached by Colin Thornburg. Help us spread the word! Building on significant success on the rec travel circuit during recent seasons, this…
Read More Fall Ball Coaches Meeting and Team Equipment Distribution Set for July 31
All head coach applicants and those interested in being assistant coaches should attend this important pre-season meeting. Coaches Meeting | The 2025 Fall Ball Season Coaches Meeting is set for Thursday, July 31 at 8:15 p.m. at OYO on Field 2. (All attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair and notepad.) This meeting is…
Read More Fall Ball 2025 Registration Now Open
Learn more and register your ballplayer for 2025 Fall Ball today! OYO is proud to announce our 18th Fall Ball season! Our early registration is open through Monday, July 14 at 11:59 p.m.! Act now to guarantee both a roster spot and savings of $25 per registration. We want you and your ballplayer to…
Read More OYO WELCOMES MORE UMPIRES FOR FALL BALL SEASON
If you are interested in making the call — and earning some money, too — this fall, then OYO is the place to be! Our Fall Ball program is strong, and all games are played on Sundays only. There will be lots of opportunities for you to umpire games at OYO this fall! All…
Read More We Want You! More Fall Ball Coaches Needed
Here’s the scoop! Players are coming back to OYO. We need 15 more coaches this fall. While most divisions only need one or two coaches to complete the division’s coaching lineup, Minor Baseball and Tee Ball are most in need with three or four coach vacancies, respectively, in each division. Our coaching needs (as of…
Read More 27 Teams Still Need a Team Sponsor
Support OYO and hundreds of ballplayers this fall with your sponsorship — and get some timely marketing benefits, too! We’re looking forward to an exciting Fall Ball season. As with each season, we’re also in need of growing our support from the business community to ensure all our teams are supported by a team sponsor. For those…
Read More Cathedral Softball Camp Set from July 7-10! Register Soon!
Cathedral’s 2025 State Championship Winning Softball Program is hosting their annual Softball Camp July 7-10, 2025 from 9-11 a.m. at Brunette Park. This camp is open to children entering grades 3-8. The cost of the camp is $90. The Cathedral Softball Camp is designed to teach each girl the fundamentals that will help her be…
Read More Call For Full-Time Travel Coaches for 2025-26 Season
The Oaklandon Youth Organization offers competitive, full-time travel teams for baseball and softball. The programs are divided into Oaklandon Bombers (baseball) and Oaklandon Red Storm (softball). As the 2025 seasons are beginning to wind down slowly as they enter their final two months of the season, we are looking ahead to our 2026 programs. Our efforts will begin with…
Read More Be a Head Coach for a Fall Ball Team in 2025!
Being a head coach at OYO is one of the most rewarding and memorable volunteer opportunities we offer! OYO encourages you to help make our 18th annual Fall Ball season a success by sharing your passion for helping our ballplayers enjoy learning the fundamentals and playing the game. We have the tools and resources available…
Read More Fall Ball Team Sponsorships Now Available
Support OYO and hundreds of ballplayers this fall with your sponsorship — and get some timely marketing benefits, too! We’re looking forward to an exciting Fall Ball season. As with each season, we’re also in need of growing our support from the business community to ensure all our teams are supported by a team sponsor. For those…
Read More Spring Season Tournament Central
ACCESS REAL-TIME BRACKET UPDATES HERE! In preparation for the 2025 Spring Season Rec League Tournament, here are some important and timely reminders, updates and info to improve your experience throughout the tournament. The Tournament | OYO operates a double-elimination tournament for all our divisions, except Tee Ball. The tournament runs from June 9-19 for…
Read More Missing an Item? Check OYO’s Lost and Found!
Are you or your ballplayer missing a clothing item, cleats/shoes, uniform jersey, bat or batting gloves, helmet, water bottle, glove and/or a toy or bag? Then visit the OYO Lost and Found by Saturday, May 31 to claim what is yours. After that date, all unclaimed items will be donated. Our Lost and Found will…
Read More REMINDER! One-Way Driving Paths in OYO Parking Lots
Once again on game day this past weekend, we had a scary close-call involving two cars moving in opposite directions in our parking lot and a young ballplayer darting from his family’s car toward the fields. Fortunately, this was a near miss but one we never want to see it ever happen again. Whether…
Read More Is Player’s Baseball Bat Eligible? Check Out the Policy!
OYO Baseball Fans: Greetings! While debriefing on-field experiences with our umpires this past weekend –including my own experience in a Super Major game – there is some ongoing confusion surrounding OYO’s bat eligibility policy. My hope with this message is to clear it up for…
Read More Makeup Game Plans for Weekend of June 13-15
OYO Fans: Greetings! We have enjoyed an exciting first four days of the 2025 OYO Spring Season Tournament with many fantastic and memorable finishes. In fact, one of our long-standing umpires remarked how competitive and balanced our divisions are in 2025. The message we received read, “I am impressed with how many close games there…
Read More Nominate a Spring Season Coach or Umpire Today!
The OYO Board of Directors is excited to introduce a new seasonal recognition to honor the spirit of leadership and service that helps make OYO such a special place—The Jim DeSalle Leadership Award. This award will be presented twice each year—once in the Spring and once in the Fall—to celebrate coaches and umpires who lead by example and reflect…
Read More No Need to Cook on June 2! Come Dine at Ale Emporium and support one of OYO’s Red Storm teams!
Get out of the kitchen and join the 14U Oaklandon Red Storm DeSanto team for a meal — and fundraiser — on Monday, June 2! Come one, come all! Enjoy wings and pizza at The Ale Emporium in Fishers, where 15% of your bill will support the 14U Red Storm DeSanto full-time travel team.
Read More Player Evals Must be Completed by Tuesday June 3
Player evaluations must be completed by Tuesday, June 3. This applies for all coaches in all divisions, including Tee Ball. The online process of coaches completing the end-of-season player evaluation has been a constant at OYO for 18 years. Please find attached a simple one-page PDF to complete your team’s evals in LeagueApps by Tuesday, June 3. What’s more, successful…
Read More Mandatory Tournament Coaches Meeting Is June 3
Mandatory Pre-Tournament Coaches’ Meeting Is Tuesday, June 3 at 8:15 p.m. on Field 2. Tee Ball coaches do not need to attend this meeting. We ask all head coaches (or a team representative in the event you cannot attend) to join us for this important and required meeting, which will help ensure every team approaches the tournament upholding…
Read More COLLECTING DONATIONS THRU MAY 29 FOR MANLOVE TOURNAMENT SILENT AUCTION
Through the support and engagement of many local businesses, the Oaklandon Youth Organization (OYO) is able to accomplish many amazing things for all the players, families and teams who make OYO their place for both rec league and tournament experiences. What’s more, OYO is a family. And one of the greatest examples of our…
Read More 2025 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 08U, JRO, RB | Coach Pitchers Can’t Coach (After Pitch)
We appreciate all the hard work and dedication shown by all our coaches in 2025. You are truly making a difference and doing a fabulous job on the field. That said, in one way, perhaps there is a little too much coaching happening on the field on game days in our 08U Softball, Junior Rookie…
Read More Here’s the Deal of the Season! Four Indians Tix for Only $20!
Looking for a fun summer activity? OYO is excited to partner with the Indianapolis Indians ballclub to offer family passes for any Indianapolis Indians game where seats are available. That’s right, no blackout dates for the use of these tickets. This can result in more than $50 savings when you head to the next Indians…
Read More Limited Openings Available in 14U/16U Softball and Junior Baseball
One of the great things about OYO is we design our divisions to accommodate a handful of players who may decide to register a little later than most. This process is based on years of data and registration patterns. However, every once history doesn’t repeat itself and those anticipated registrations do not flow in as…
Read More Treat Tickets Are a Hit!
This is a player favorite, of course! Reward your ballplayer’s team with post-game treats and make the entire experience more memorable for your team and support OYO, too. For $1 per treat ticket, a player can visit the concession stand following the game and select an item of choice from the Treat Ticket menu. All…
Read More Be In The Know! OYO Weatherline Is Your Source on Game Days!
At OYO, for all official weather-related announcements on game days, we utilize the OYO Weatherline 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 with your coach…
Read More Ready, Set, Smile! Spring Season Photo Day is May 10
For our 12 and Under teams, our annual Photo Day is set for Saturday, May 10 at OYO — download the latest Photo Day Schedule. Upon arriving, all teams should gather near the evergreen trees behind centerfield of Field 4 then check-in at the information table in the vicinity. As previously shared, we are extending…
Read More 14U Red Storm All-Star Tryouts Start April 27
At OYO, we offer travel programs to help ballplayers experience more competitive softball games. For softball players age 13 or 14 (as of January 1, 2025), check out our rec all-star program. Our all-star program provides additional development and more competitive game opportunities against teams from across Central Indiana. From experience, we know when…
Read More FINAL SPRING SEASON SPIRIT STORE ORDERS OPEN THRU APRIL 27
Due to rescheduling of Opening Day events, the OYO Spirit Store has been extended and will continue to accept orders through Sunday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. All orders will be ready for pick-up at OYO on Saturday, May 10. LAST CHANCE TO ORDER THIS SPRING: Order in time for OYO Rec League Tournament Order for your…
Read More Coaches Corner | April 15, 2025
Coaches, Greetings! We hope everyone is having a week, and we hope you are as excited about Opening Day this weekend as we are. To help you prepare for the start of the game season in just nine days, here is the complete lineup of tips and reminders of what to expect leading up to…
Read More Opening Day Parade Is Saturday, April 26 | Check Out the Details
With much anticipation and excitement, we’re ready to truly kick off our 2025 Spring Season of baseball and softball and the thrills of taking the field to “Play Ball!” on Opening Day. On Saturday, April 26, our ballplayers and families will take part in our Opening Day festivities! To help you begin making plans, here…
Read More OYO Fans: Help Fill the Final Uniform on These Teams!
With more than 1050 players across 90 teams slated to take the field, we’re nearly ready for an exciting kick off for our 2025 Spring Season! And in a few lucky divisions, we still have a some openings. So, spread the word to your friends…don’t delay, register today! 12 & Under Divisions In our…
Read More 2025 Spring Season Game Schedules Now Available!
Greetings! We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful start to your 2025 Spring Season. We are writing to announce the game schedules are set for all divisions for this season. Before providing instructions on how to access game schedules, here are several important reminders involving your ballplayer’s game schedule: In some instances for divisions that…
Read More RESCHEDULED! Park Prep Day Is Saturday, April 12
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 51st season of baseball and softball at Veterans Memorial Park, we are encouraging all our families to come open the park to ensure…
Read More All-Star Tryouts Underway for 2025 Teams
CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR BOMBERS | CLICK HERE FOR ALL-STAR RED STORM All nine all-star teams now have a great coach secured and are making plans for their rec travel season. We hope your ballplayer will join us for this competitive all-star season in 2025! We offer two all-star programs — Bombers for…
Read More Still Time To Register for the 2025 Spring Season…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 2025 Spring Season. All future registrations will be handled on a first come, first…
Read More Dick’s E-Coupon Available to All Families in 2025
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 Spring Season Coaches’ Meeting Recap
OYO Board Members recently conducted our exclusive Coaches’ Meeting and Orientation for our softball and baseball coaches in preparation of our upcoming season of baseball and softball. 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…
Read More Here’s the lowdown for the 2025 Spring Season
We look forward to an exciting Spring Season of baseball and softball at Veterans Memorial Park, the home of OYO. To help kick off the season, several OYO Board Members recently conducted an important meeting for new OYO Families. This meeting provided an introduction to OYO’s operations and helped set expectations for the upcoming season.…
Read More 2025 Spring Season | Rosters Released for All 12 and Under Divisions
The OYO Spring Season is now officially underway. Thanks to your trust in OYO — and your patience the past 24 hours — as our volunteer board members worked tirelessly to make this the most memorable year yet. Rest assured, while March Madness starts early each year at OYO, I can assure you OYO is ready…
Read More Coaches’ Corner | Key Programs and Announcements for OYO Coaches
As we prepare for the start of the 2025 Spring Season, we’re encouraging all head coaches and assistant coaches to make the necessary investment for the season ahead. Various OYO committees and leaders are going the extra mile to coordinate value-add sessions and seamless processes to maximize your experience and be respectful of your time.…
Read More Here’s the Lowdown on 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. On that…
Read More Nearly Half of all Spring Season Teams Still Need a Team Sponsor in 2025
Despite record-setting participation to date, to accommodate the league’s growth the OYO Sponsorship Program is still in need of nearly 40 additional team sponsors to help support our teams. However, we understand with so many newcomers to OYO in 2025, the importance of the OYO Sponsorship Program may not be as familiar to everyone. In…
Read More Many Teams Still Need a Team Sponsor in 2025!
For weeks, we’ve been communicating about player registration and lately about coach registration. The response has been phenomenal. Thank you! Now, we need your help in one more way that will improve the overall experience for your ballplayer this season! Our remarkable Ways and Means Committee has been forming valuable connections and partnerships to boost our sponsorship…
Read More 8 Baseball Teams Need Coaches! That Means 96 Ballplayers Don’t Have a Coach Yet!
Here’s the scoop! We need more coaches in three baseball divisions serving our 12 and Under players this spring. Our coaching needs (as of March 3 | 5 p.m.) are as follows: Tee Ball | 1 coaches Junior Rookie | 4 coaches Rookie | 3 coaches 08U Softball, 10U Softball, 12U Softball | All Set!…
Read More Save-the-Date! OYO’s Annual Dick’s Shopping Days Are March 7-10
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 MARCH 6 AT JENN PARK
All head coach applicants and those interested in being assistant coaches should attend this important pre-season meeting. The 2025 Spring Season Coaches Meeting is set for Thursday, March 6 at 7 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 our divisions. We take player…
Read More DISCOVER OYO! NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION SET FOR MARCH 5 AT JENN PARK
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 for our New Family Orientation to better understand the programs we offer and what to expect throughout the upcoming Spring Season!…
Read More REFER A FAMILY BY FEBRUARY 28 FOR A CHANCE TO WIN BIG!
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…
Read More 2025 Spring Season Early Registration Extended Thru February 21
The 2025 Spring Season is quickly approaching. However, with all the untimely trifecta of frigid temperatures, holiday weekend and disappearing marketing signs (largely due to the effects of the weather), we learned some fans lost track of OYO’s Spring Season registration deadlines. The OYO Board has received a flurry of emails and texts with requests…
Read More Come Coach One of Our Remaining All-Star Teams in 2025
We are currently fielding head coach applications for five remaining All-Star (Rec Travel) teams in 2025. Register today! We offer Bombers teams in six age groups for baseball players (based on age as of April 30, 2025) and Red Storm teams in four age groups for softball players (based on age as of January 1,…
Read More Winter Workouts Are Here! Here’s the Lowdown for the 2025 Sessions!
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 2025 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 Winter Workouts Need Coaches, Too!
To make the Winter Workouts a successful program for all participating players, we need help from parents and coaches who are willing to volunteer to facilitate the workout sessions. Our Winter Workout committee is doing all the hard work behind the scenes. We’ve secured the facility, we’re managing the registrations, we’re ensuring all the equipment…
Read More 2025 WINTER WORKOUTS NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS
Is your ballplayer missing being on the field and enjoying their baseball and softball experience yet? At OYO, we certainly are! 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 location! ABOUT THE PROGRAM…
Read More The 2025 OYO Board Is Ready to Work for You!
Congratulations to all 2024-25 OYO Board Members! Effective November 1, 2024, the newly elected board members assumed their official roles to continue the tradition of serving all OYO families in 2025 and beyond. This unprecedented group of 60+ board volunteers will work tirelessly to uphold The OYO Way and continue to grow our program to…
Read More Fall Ball Tournament Central
In preparation for the 2024 Fall Ball Rec League Tournament, here are some important and timely reminders, updates and info to improve your experience on Tournament Sunday. The Tournament | OYO operates a single-elimination tournament for all our divisions, except Tee Ball. The tournament runs all day on Sunday, October 6. If needed, the rain dates…
Read More Trunk or Treat Set for Saturday, October 5
We are excited to announce our first-ever Trunk or Treat! This event is open to all Spring Season and Fall Ball players — so what a great way to get the old crew from Spring together again or have a little fun with your Fall Ball squad the day before the rec league tournament.…
Read More There’s Still an Opportunity to Make a Difference
OYO’s ballplayers and families are counting on you to help make OYO a special place in 2025. We’re down to our final open board positions for 2025. With 32 newly elected board members along with 28 OYO board members renewing for a new term for the 2025 OYO Board of Directors, we’re very close to…
Read More 2024 FALL BALL TOURNAMENT BRACKETS RELEASED
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 help…
Read More Mandatory Tournament Coaches Meeting is September 29
Mandatory Pre-Tournament Coaches’ Meeting Is Sunday, September 29 at 7:15 p.m. on Field 2. Tee Ball coaches do not need to attend this meeting. We ask all head coaches (or a team representative in the event you cannot attend) to join us for this important and required meeting, which will help ensure every team approaches the tournament…
Read More Player Evals Must be Completed by Sunday, September 29
Player evaluations must be completed by Sunday, September 29. This applies for all coaches in all divisions, including Tee Ball. The online process of coaches completing the end-of-season player evaluation has been a constant at OYO for 17 years. Please find attached a simple one-page PDF to complete your team’s evals in LeagueApps by Sunday, September 29. What’s…
Read More Reminder: Your Words and Actions Matter!
All our actions can define how our children in our league approach and handle adversity. OYO is a recreational league focused on instruction and development. Help create an environment that lifts up these resilient ballplayers each and every time they take the field. You can make a difference in ensuring our ballplayers have fun always.…
Read More Introducing the 2024-25 OYO Board of Directors
Congratulations to all 2024-25 OYO Board Members! On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the current OYO Board elected a new slate of board members to help continue serve the OYO families in 2025 and beyond. This unprecedented group of 60+ board volunteers will work tirelessly to uphold The OYO Way and continue to grow our program…
Read More Save the Date: Fall Ball Tourney Is Sunday, October 6
All Fall Ball divisions (except Tee Ball) will participate in a fun, memorable rec league tournament on Sunday, October 6. The tournament is a single-elimination tournament and pairings are based on a random draw. Save the date on your calendar now. Then check the OYO website on Monday, September 16, for the tournament pairings and…
Read More OYO’s Final Four! Final Call for 2025 Board Members Before Election
OYO knows volunteerism! After an amazing response involving 28 new board members nominated for the 2025 OYO Board of Directors as well as 35 of our 43 current OYO board members renewing for a new term, we’re down to our final four board positions in 2025. And, OYO’s ballplayers and families are counting on you…
Read More OYO Works When You Volunteer
OYO Fans, Nearly two years ago, the OYO Board of Directors began a new term prepared to tackle some new challenges in hope of creating greater opportunities by tweaking for relevance and adopting a six-decade-old premise, “Do not ask what OYO can do for you, but what you can do for OYO?” On countless occasions…
Read More Smile! Fall Ball Photo Day Set for September 8
Ready, Set, Smile! Team and individual pictures for our 2024 Fall Ball Season will take on a new format and offer new perks for every ballplayer this fall. The annual OYO Fall Ball Photo Day is set for Sunday, September 8, 2024, so mark your calendars! OYO is revamping how we manage our team and…
Read More Fall Ball Team Colors and Sponsor Assignments Now Available
To help all our teams prepare for the upcoming season, we’re providing a complete list of all teams along with their uniform colors and sponsor assignments. Here are a few important notes to accompany this information: Pant Colors for Softball | Teams traditionally wear black pants with these uniforms — and jerseys and color socks are…
Read More Fall Ball Game Schedules Now Available!
OYO is excited to announce the release of our 2024 Fall Ball Season game schedule for all divisions. The OYO Scheduling Committee has worked tirelessly with our league VPs, commissioners and coaches to finalize the schedule for the upcoming season involving more than 425 regular season games across seven Sundays. Unless a glaring error is…
Read More Fall Ball Team Color and Sponsor Assignments Revealed
To help each and every team prepare for the upcoming season, we’re providing a complete list of all our Fall Ball teams and the color of their uniforms along with the actual team sponsor assignment(s). This information is shared to help coaches and team parents prepare banners, uniform accessories and more for the upcoming season.…
Read More Seeking Nominations Today for the 2025 OYO Board!
Just as our amazing Fall Ball season begins and we enter our final months of our 50th year of baseball and softball, we are only two weeks away from taking the first step to beginning preparations for the 2025 Spring and Fall Ball seasons, along with our travel program, too. Yes, that’s correct! Next…
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