League News:

Thanks for a Great Season

Thanks to all who made the 2010 Season a success!

Upcoming Events:

Sign-ups and Try-outs

Sign-ups and try-outs will be held on Sept. 11, 2010 at the Fields located at 2270 Crestwood Drive, corner of Root and Crestwood in Crest Hill.

-- Shetland (5 & 6): $50 Sign Up (10am-1pm)
-- Pinto (7 & 8): $80 Try Outs 10am
-- Mustang (9 & 10): $105 Try outs 12:30pm
-- Bronco (11 & 12): $110 Try outs 10:30am
-- Pony (13 & 14): $130 Try outs 1pm Sat. and Sunday. Must attend both days.

Additional child in family fee:
$50 Shetland, $60 Pinto, $85 Mustang, $90 Bronco & $110 Pony

$100 work day fee

To sign-up: $50 deposit and birth certificate is required.

Rain date: Sept. 12, 2010

For more info call Donna 815-744-4054

About Us

The Crest Hill Pony Baseball league is PONY (Protect Our Nations Youth) affiliated located in Crest Hill, IL. The league has the following divisions of youth baseball.

Shetland - 5 & 6 year olds
Pinto - 7 & 8 year olds
Mustang - 9 & 10 year olds
Bronco - 11 & 12 year olds
Pony - 13 & 14 year olds

Our objective is to teach baseball to the youth of our community keeping in mind the ideas of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty and courage.

Visit the Pony Baseball website at http://www.pony.org

Coaches' Code of Ethics

Coaches will adhere to all the rules of the division in which their team is participating regarding ethics, sportsmanship, and team play.

Be positive with children.
Play the game for the game's sake.
Be generous when you win.
Be gracious when you lose.
Comply with the rules of the game.
Coach for the good of the team.
Accept the decisions of the umpires with good grace.
Playing time should be distributed in an unbiased and fair manner.
Inappropriate language, gestures, and fighting are not part of baseball.
Remember, that all coaches, as well as athletes, represent our town and Crest Hill Pony Baseball.

Parent's Code of Ethics

Parents will adhere to all rules of the division in which their child is participating regarding ethics, sportsmanship, and team play.

Parents should allow the children to play the game and coaches coach without interfering.
Do not live your life through your child. Crest Hill Pony Baseball is for the players.
Cheer positively. Your child's teammates and opponents are young amateurs, NOT professionals. Treat them accordingly.
Encourage your child to work hard and do their best.
Do not belittle coaches or other players; teach your child to abide by their coaches' decisions.
Encourage athletes to follow rules on and off the field.
Help youngsters to improve their self-image by believing in themselves.
Remember that all parents, as well as athletes, represent our town and Crest Hill Pony Baseball.
Abide by the umpire's ruling just as the players are taught.
Inappropriate language, gestures, and fighting are not part of baseball.