Open registration for Little League Baseball and Girls Softball is underway. Preprinted applications were mailed to all participants who played last spring. Additional applications are available at the Garden City Recreation Department in Village Hall and St. Paul's or may be printed from the web site http://www.gc-aa.com

The deadline for open registration is Feb. 15. Applications postmarked after Feb. 15, will require a late fee of $25 in addition to the applicable league fee and will be accepted on the condition that if no position is available in the correct league, your application will be rejected and all registration fees returned.

GCAA Winter Softball and Baseball Clinics at St. Paul's

The GCAA is again organizing Winter Baseball and Softball Clinics in the St. Paul's Field House. Registration will be conducted at the clinics. The clinic registration fee is $25.

Girl's Expanded Softball Clinic - For girls 4th grade and up. Thursdays on Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. Basics of throwing, fielding, hitting and pitching will be taught by Varsity Coach Charlie Fischer and, for the first time, members of Clutch Hitting Baseball and Softball Academy. One additional evening clinic will be held for girls 8th grade and up on Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Charlie Fischer will be available for questions from the parents at this clinic.

4th - 7th Grade Baseball Clinic - led by Garden City High School Baseball Coach Charlie Menges, along with other Garden City School coaches and players on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 9 p.m. on Jan. 22 and 29.

2nd and 3rd Grade Baseball Clinic - Led by members of Clutch Hitting Baseball and Softball Academy on Tuesdays from 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. on Feb. 5, 12, 26 and March 5. Parent volunteers are needed at this clinic.

Umpires for 2002 Baseball/Softball

Applications for youth umpires for our 8/9-year-old divisions are currently being accepted. Candidates must be 13 or over. Applications may be picked up at the GC Recreation Office, St. Paul's or can be printed from the web site.

Visit the GCAA website at www.gc-aa.com for information on all the programs and to register for periodic email updates of important dates and events. Any questions or comments may be sent via e-mail to gcss@gc-aa.com. We welcome and greatly appreciate your feedback.