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  Check this site regularly to stay informed of news and events.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact any Board member (see "Contacts"), your team manager, or send an email to .

Don't forget to check the "In the Exchange" for lost and found items.  There have already been several items left behind at fields after practices and games.  Post your own notices if you have lost or found anything.

by posted 05/19/2012
 
COUPLE OF THINGS TO NOTE WHILE THE FIELD IS STILL GROWING:

1) The field has a turf conditioner that assists with the drainage - DO NOT USE ANY SPEEDI-DRY ON THE FIELD.

2) Home team is responsible for raking the infield.  You should rake from home to first, home to third and drag the rest of the infield.  Do not rake side to side going up the baselines. This practice creates dangerous lips and edges that can hurt the field and players.

3) Visitor team should drag the warning track around the field.

4) There is no BATTING PRACTICE on the field at all.  It is suggested to set up a hitting net over on the bullpen on the first base line.

4) NO soft toss allowed at all against any fences at Buck and all fields in town.

5) Managers are responsible for making sure the above is adhered to.  Any team not following the above will lose the right to play on the field.





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by posted 05/17/2012
 
The tryouts for the 2012 Baystate League will be held on Sunday 6/3 and Sunday, 6/10 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

• 12 Year Olds - Buck Field
• 11 Year Olds - Scannell
• 9/10 Yearl Olds - McClennan Field

EACH YEAR ARLINGTON PUTS IN COMPETITIVE TEAMS AT ALL AGE GROUPS. 
1 TEAM FOR THE 12'S.
1 TEAM FOR THE 11'S.
2 TEAMS FOR THE 10'S/9'S.

WHAT IS BAYSTATE BASEBALL
BAYSTATE BASEBALL IS A COMPETITIVE TRAVEL LEAGUE MADE UP OF THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS:  12'S,  11'S, AND 10'S/9'S.  BAYSTATE HAS ASKED THAT WE ONLY PUT IN COMPETITIVE TEAMS IN THE LEAGUE. HERE IS THE LINK: http://www.baystatebaseball.com/

EMAIL ONLY - DO NOT CALL
PLEASE EMAIL RICH LAURENDEAU IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MANAGING OR COACHING A BAYSTATE BASEBALL TEAM. HIS EMAIL ADDRESS IS: 

These tryouts are for Baystate Summer Baseball only.  The signups and notices for Middlesex Baseball and tryouts for Middle Essex Softball will be sent out in a few weeks.
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by posted 05/14/2012
 

SPACE IS LIMITED – A TRYOUT WILL BE  HELD TO DETERMINE FINAL ROSTER.  

If you are interested in playing please register ASAP.  You will not be charged a registration fee until the teams are finalized.     

LEAGUE INFO
Season:  June 26 – August 9^th (make-up games could go to 8/14)
Days:  Two games a week;  Mon-Thur, one home- one away (possible make-up games in between), games begin at 6:15pm
Opponents:  Various towns within approximately 30-40 minute drive
Roster:  Space will be limited – tryout date to be announced
Cost:   $140.00 fee will be charged once assigned to a roster.  

Girls must be registered and attend tryout.

MANAGERS & COACHES
If you are interested in managing or coaching a team, please send an email to Elena Bartholomew at . 

If you would like more info on the MiddleEssex league you can go to their website:  www.eteamz.com/Middleessex/

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by posted 04/19/2012
 
THE AYBSA BOD AND THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON HAVE DELAYED THE OPENING OF BUCK UNTIL EARLY MAY. 

AT THIS TIME THE FIELD WILL CONTINUE TO BE CLOSED FOR ANY ACTIVITY.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.

THE AYBSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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by posted 02/01/2012
 
As with all organizations that work with children under the age of 18 years,  AYBSA requires all managers, coaches, and volunteers to supply information about themselves so AYBSA can
 run a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check.  The information needed is:
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Maiden Name (if applicable)
Full Legal Address (street address, city/town, state, zip code)
Date of Birth
Team(s)

    AYBSA will be utilizing the database of the website to collect this information.  All managers, coaches, and volunteers must login into their account on the AYBSA website or create one if you have been using your spouse's account  to register your children.  Make sure your last name is spelled correctly, the address is complete and correct, and that your date of birth is correct.  In your account, your first name is the name that is used for the rosters and you may put the name you prefer even if it isn't your proper first name (ex. Jim instead of James).

    After that is completed and updated, go to the registration page and select "CORI -- Managers and Coaches".  This form will ask for your proper first name, your complete middle name, maiden name (if applicable), and which team/teams you will be associated with.  The form allows up to 3 teams, if anyone has more email and we will add the extra teams and give you the name of a good psychologist and marriage councilor.

Thank you
The AYBSA Board
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