Small Fry I - 10400

Small Fry 1 is an instructional league for 6 year-olds that incorporates coach pitching and using the tee if necessary. Coaches will pitch to the players on their team. If a participant does not put the ball in play after 5 pitches, the tee will be utilized to hit. Game rules are modified (Ex: There are no strike outs) for the development of this age group. This activity will meet on Saturday afternoons only. Practice will precede a 3- inning game. Total time for practice and game is 1.5 hours.

Eligibility: MUST be 6 years old on/before April 30, 2024. Children 5 years of age, NOT turning 6 on/before April 30, 2024 can participate in the T-Ball League and 7 year-olds can enroll in the Small Fry II League. Small Fry II is a little more advanced. Copy of birth certificate or legal guardianship is required for those who have not participated in a Town recreation sponsored activity previously.

Schedule: Six-week program on Saturdays starting April 13 through June 1 (Subject to change due to field conditions, rain, or other circumstances beyond our control). Practices and games will be on Saturdays between the hours of 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Each team will have practice time followed by a modified game. Participants will receive a schedule with team appointment and playing times for the season prior to the first day.

Game schedules and weather updates will be available on our Recreation Sports website at Team Sideline. You may sign up for automated email and/or text alerts from this website. In addition, you may call the weather hotline number at 203-861-6100.

Location: Barradas field next to the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center.

Fees: Greenwich Resident $107 and Non-Resident $127. There are no refunds and we do not pro-rate fees. Requests for credit will only be considered if received in writing, prior to the start of the program. There is a $20 administrative fee for credits and a $25 fee for any returned checks.

Participant Information: Must wear sneakers or baseball cleats (rubber bottom only). Participants must supply their own fielding glove and helmet (no face mask required on the helmet). Official bat provided per team to share, however participants may bring their own bat. All personal equipment should be labeled. Team shirts and hats will be provided.

Teams: Every effort is made to assign players to a team based on school and/or home address location. We make NO GUARANTEES but will try to handle special requests or accommodations on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Our aim is to balance teams while also providing a fun experience for the children. Volunteer coaches with a child registered will coach the team to which their child is assigned.

Registration: Online registration begins February 1 You must sign in to your account to register.
New residents may sign up for an account online. Register Here for a Parks and Recreation account.
Residency may be submitted after January 1 and must be verified prior to registration; please allow up to five (5) business days. Verify Residency for the calendar year

Beginning February 15, Non-Residents may mail in the Registration Form and required documents. Please only mail in a current year Registration Form. Previous year remains available for information only.

Youth Scholarship: Parks and Recreation has established a youth scholarship program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents.
For eligibility requirements and to apply for a Youth Scholarship Click Here to complete registration.

Volunteers are essential to this program; without them there is a possibility your child may not have a team to play on.
Sign up is available during registration.
Acceptance of ALL applicants and number of teams depends on the number of coaches.
Team coaches will also be subject to a background check.
Anyone interested in being a coach must attend the League Coaches meeting: Date, time and location TBA.

Photos: The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to use program or event photographs including participants in official Town of Greenwich media only (Website, newsletter, flyers and advertisements, Facebook, and/or Instagram). Please contact the Recreation Office if you object to the use of photographs of you or your child(ren) in Town media.

Donate to the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund.

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For activity registration assistance email Recreation Department