ttention: All RTJBL Families
Before we get started with Family Fun Day items, there will be a league meeting this week at 8:30PM EST via Zoom. Please attend to learn more about Family Fun Day and how you can help.
Saturday, June 7th is Family Fun Day!! There are some important items to know as you head into the day. Please read through all the details below to make the most out of the day for your kids.
We need more volunteers! - The Board has put together the plan for an exciting day of baseball and events for your kids to hang around before and after the games. We will have some inflatables for the kids to enjoy. (Inflatables will be open from 11:00-5:00. If they are ready a But early, we will attempt to open them sooner.) We cannot run this event without your help. Your kids will be there and will want to stay there. Work bond hours needed or not, we need you to step up.
Please volunteer your time and work off your work bond. Sign-Up Genius
TEAM BASKET DROP OFF - Kevin will be at the fields today, Tuesday June 3rd, Thursday June 5th and Friday June 6th from 5:30-7:00 to drop off baskets. If those times do not work for you, please text him directly. 732-995-2800
Parking - We expect large crowds, which we love to see. We need to make the most of the parking situation. Here are some important items to know. DO NOT park at The Rail. They are a sponsor of ours and we want to be respectful of their business. When parking in the lots, please space out cars properly. We need to make the most of the space we have. We can park cars on the grass by the 90ft field. These cars should pull in or back straight into the grass. This will help us maximize our space in this area. DO NOT park on our neighbor's grass or block driveways.
Games - Please do not arrive at the scheduled start time, arrive earlier. Parking will be tough, please arrive 15-30 minutes before your scheduled start time. Coaches for the LS and Rookie divisions we want to be off the field about 5 minutes before the next scheduled start time. Minors and M60 Finals games are not a hard stop, they will play to completion.
Sportsmanship awards - this will happen right after the Major 60 Semi-Final, around 5:00EST. This is a shut-down and watch event. No warm-ups, batting cages, inflatables etc. Everyone at the complex should make their way to RRA for this presentation. You can watch from outfield fences or wherever is closest to where you are.
Announcing games - All games will have an announcer (assuming someone volunteered on the Sign-Up Genius). All games should begin with the announcer calling out the lineups for each team and the players to come out of the dugout to line up on the baselines. Minor and Majors games please begin this about 5-8 minutes before the scheduled start time. LS and Rookie you have the time slot you have, handle it as you would like.
Announcers can bring music to play between innings (highly recommended). There will be adapters to plug in lighting connections or headphone jacks. Little Sluggers games at the 90ft field only will have a DJ who will provide the music.
Trophies - all LS, Rookie, and Minors players will receive a trophy. Coaches we will have trophies organized and near the field you are playing on. Coaches you can use the last few minutes of your time slots to do this on the field, by the bleachers, up near the tent, etc. For LS you can just use the outfield of the 90ft field after your game. Minors, and M60 have championship and runner-up trophies.
Fundraising - this is a combo event, Baseball, Fun, and Fundraising. So please dig into your pockets for the multiple 50/50 event, as well as the tricky tray basket auction which will be under the blue tent. You must be present to collect your 50/50 winnings. However, there are 5 drawings throughout the day. (10:00 / 12:00 / 2:00 / 4:00 / 6:00) You do not need to be present to win a basket, just make sure you provide your contact info when purchasing your tickets. We will start drawing basket winners starting at 6:15. The basket auction sales will close at 6:00.
Pictures - Take lots of pictures throughout the day and share them with everyone via Facebook. #FFD 2024 #RTJBL
Food - Hamburgers and Hot dogs are free courtesy of Flemington ShopRite (assuming we have volunteers to grill them). Not to mention, free snack-size chips and water. Snack stand will be open for other items.
Any questions please let us know. See you all at the fields this week and on Saturday.
The RTJBL Board
Parents Travel Meeting September 18th @ 8:00pm
October 23th @ 8:00pm
November 20th @ 8:00pm
December- No Meeting
January 15th @ 8:00pm
February-No Meeting
March 12th @ 7:30pm, in person at RMS Cafeteria
April TBA @ 8:30pm
May 5/21 @ 8:30pm
June 4th @ 8:30pm
General meeting - Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball's Zoom Meeting
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LS and Rookie divisions please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to game times. Do not arrive at the game time. Game slots are tighter then a normal day, so please give yourself enough time to get parking and get to your field
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RTJBL is looking for field workers. Positions available for both adults and teens over the age of 15 (as of April 1st). We struggle each year to find adults to work in these positions. Workers do not need to be associated with our league, so if you know anyone looking for some work please pass this information along. We will be competitive with wages as needed, this is a great opportunity for adults to earn some extra money.
More information including pay rates can be found in the registration links at the bottom.
Field workers training will be in late April.
Please fill out applications below even if you have worked previously.
Background Checks and Safety Training
All coaches need to go through a background check and take the safety abuse training every other year. These will now be handled through the Babe Ruth website emails were sent to coaches about this in February.
Rutgers Safety Cinic
All coaches must attend (in person or remote) a Rutgers Safety Clinic. This only needs to be done once a lifetime. More info and classes can be found on the Rutgers website. Click Here for more info
Work Bond Information for All Managers and Coaches
Family Work Bond will be returned for the manager and 3 assistant coaches per team by the end of the fiscal year (October) if the following requirements are met;
-All coaches (manager and assistants) must attend at least 3 league meetings (March coaches meeting is mandatory).
Coaches after you register at the link above please read this document to follow next steps.
If you are interested in playing RTJBL 11u Travel Baseball please click the link below. Filling out the form is just for informational purposes and is not a commitment to playing.
The Registration "Welcome to Readington Tewksbury Baseball!" is not currently available.
All Coaches need to take the Rutgers Safety Course. (one time) Please click on the link for more information and the current schedule to find a class to take if you have not already.
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Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League (RTJBL) is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, New Jersey non-profit corporation dedicated to providing the children of Readington Township and Tewksbury Township with a safe and structured environment to learn and play the game of baseball. We have 7 levels/divisions of play which are as follows: Little Sluggers, Rookie-1, Rookie-2, Minors, Major 60, Major 70 and Babe Ruth. We are a Co-ed program for children ages 4-18.
The Recreation Season generally runs from mid-April (Opening Day) to the third week of June. Practices usually start in late March, weather permitting. Teams will play regular season schedule, with playoffs and championship games held in our Minors, Major 60, Major 70 & Babe Ruth Divisions. We end the season with our Family Fun Day in mid June.
The Travel Baseball Program's season, whose teams for the 8U-16U age levels are generally selected by try-outs held in mid-October of the fall preceding the upcoming recreation season, is typically from around June 15th to July 31st of each year. Depending on the travel team/manager, travel tournament and/or league play may continue through fall ball programs offered in the region in September through October 31st. For more information on the League’s Travel Program, please go to that section of the web page.
If games or practices on the League’s fields are cancelled due to inclement weather, a email message will be sent to all members, you can also sign up your account to receive text messages.
The League uses a number of fields throughout our Townships. These fields include those at the Railroad Avenue Complex which has two fields that are interchangeable for 60' and 70' usage and one 90’ field and is the primary complex for the League. In addition, two 60’ fields (one of which is interchangeable for 70' usage) are used at the Cornhuskers field complex which is located off Readington Road, a short distance from where it intersects with Route 523. The League also uses another 90’ field behind Readington Middle School as well as 60’ fields at Pickell Park Complex. With the addition of the Tewksbury Township also comes with access to their Oldwick and Tewksbury Fields. Directions to any of these fields can be found by going to the Field Directions section of the web page.
The League is governed by a formal set of By-Laws which can be viewed by downloading as a file attachment from the By-Laws Icon. The primary decision-making body of the League is the Executive Board, which is elected once a year each November. The Executive Board is comprised of the League President, Executive-Vice President of League Operations, Vice President of Administration, Vice President of Facilities, VP of Tournament Baseball and Training, VP of Sponsorship and the VP of Financial Affairs/League Treasurer. The Executive Board is assisted in running the League by the Voting Council which is comprised of all Executive Board Members plus the League Directors for each division, the Registration Chairperson, the Schedule Chairperson, the Snack Stand Chairperson, the Chief of Umpires, the Sponsorship Chairperson, Public Relations Chairperson and Equipment Chairperson. Voting Council positions are annually elected positions or, in the absence of anyone running are appointments by the Executive Board.
Except for July and August where there are no meetings, the League meets the first Wednesday of every month (skipping a few in during the year). usually at the Readington Middle School at 7:30 pm, except for May and June when the meeting starts at 8:00 pm. All are welcomed to attend. The League is always looking for new members and volunteers and the best way to get involved is to attend the monthly League meetings. Also, to learn more about the League it is encouraged that you read the League By-Laws.
The Readington Tewksbury Junior Baseball League is run by volunteers. All the registration fees collected, as well as other sources of revenue for the league are used to purchase uniforms, equipment, and insurance, pay umpire fees and maintain and improve the fields that we utilize.
Should anyone be interested in managing or coaching a team, please register with the coaches registration form that can be found on our website after player registration is opened.
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