Catskill Mountain Little League opens registration

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STAMFORD – In anticipation of their first full season on new baseball and softball fields, the Catskill Mountain Little League (CMLL) has opened registration for boys and girls ages 4-12 and volunteer recruitment for adults. The cost will be $60 per player for children 7-12 and $40 for each additional player from the same family.

Tee-ballers ages 4-6 will be $40 due to a shorter season. As in years past, the T-Mobile Call Up grant program (www.littleleague.org/call-up-grant-program) will be available to cover registration costs for families in need.

New this year will be a returnable work bond for volunteers. When uniforms are distributed before the season, parents and caregivers will pledge to complete at least six hours of volunteering for CMLL. The bond is $40 and will be fully returned when all volunteer hours are complete. Examples of volunteering include, but are not limited to, field maintenance, concessions operation, scorekeeping, coaching, umpiring, or serving on CMLL board of directors.

Rebecca Thompson, who coordinates volunteering, said other leagues find this system works well.

Families are encouraged to register online at tinyurl.com/CMLL-2024 or in person Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Stamford Central School. A copy of the child’s birth certificate and insurance will be required in order to register in person. After Feb. 29, a $10 late registration fee will be applied, and no registrations will be accepted after March 21. Opening day is planned for Saturday, April 27. Stay tuned to the CMLL social media pages for more information on upcoming clinics for players and coaches.

For more information, contact catskillmtnlittleleague@gmail.com or call league president Bill Abbatine at 518-376-1603.