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The link below is a convenient way to pay Registration Fees, Concession Pay Outs, Student Athletic Concession Shift Sign Ups form, also you can use the link to prepay for team treats.

https://bethel-diamond-sports.square.site/#most-popular

 YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

To register for the season, click here before February 19. 

View chart below for fee scale.

All REGISTRATIONS  DUE BY FEBRUARY 19th.

ALL PAYMENT DUE  BY APRIL 1ST TO AVOID $20.00 LATE FEE CHARGE

 ALL REGISTRATION WILL BE ONLINE! Players can register ONLINE, OR IN-PERSON. With the online registration, players have the option of paying by credit card, debit card at this link https://bethel-diamond-sports.square.site/ or choose pay OFFLINE and bring payment to an  in-person registration date.  Players can still register in-person and pay with cash, check or credit card.

Checks made payable to: Bethel Diamond Sports

FEES CAN BE MAILED TO:

                                 Bethel Diamond Sports

                                 P.O.Box 242 

                                 Bethel, Ohio 45106

State of Ohio Legislations Senate Bill 534 - Protecting Against Abuse in Youth Sports

All Coaches and Umpires over the age of 18 must complete the below course prior to start of season

https://nfhslearn.com/courses/protecting-students-from-abuse

Ohio law mandates that all coaches, assistant coaches, and referees to obtain specialized training in recognizing the symptoms of concussions and head injuries every three years. 

Bethel Diamond Sports, Inc. requires every baseball and softball coach, assistant coach, and umpire to successfuly complete the free online concussion training prior the first game.  The training will take less than 30 minutes and will require that you print a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the video. 

TWO CHOICES TO COMPLETE THIS TRAINING:. 

2.  Chick link: Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports is a free, online course available to coaches, parents, and others helping to keep athletes safe from concussion. It features interviews with leading experts, dynamic graphics and interactive exercises, and compelling storytelling to help you recognize a concussion and know how to respond if you think that your athlete might have a concussion.

Once you complete the training and quiz, please email certificate to betheldiamondsports@gmail.com or print out the certificate, and provide a copy to BDS President, Becca Welch.

BACKGROUND CHECK To Use True Hire and follow the online instructions

CLICK HERE

All coaches must provide a background check every 3 years.  There is no requirement for where you obtain the background check.  You may submit a copy of the background check that was ran for your work, CCW permit, etc. 

Bethel Diamond Sports provides the services of True-Hire.com as an affordable option for your background check.  The applicant fills out the online form and submits a credit card payment of $14.99.  Applicants are responsible for paying the fee and must fill out the payment information under "Donate the cost of your background check."  The results are provided to Bethel Diamond Sports and kept confidential.  You will receive an email with the results forwarded from Bethel Diamond Sports.

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Practice Field Sign Ups

EFFECTIVE UNTIL APRIL 5th, 2025

Coaches:  If you haven’t signed up for a field time, please contact Becca Welch with your preferred time and field.  BethelDiamondSports@gmail.com

*FIELDS 1 AND 2 WILL BE AVAILABLE For Knothole Class A and B Teams and also for any scheduled scrimmages.  WHEN PLAYABLE. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS WANTING TO USE THE FIELDS. Practice times are 5:00-6:30pm and 6:30-8:00pm. 90 minute max.

Scrimmage with umpires will be played on field 2.

*IF FIELDS ARE WET, PLEASE PRACTICE IN THE GRASS. REFER TO THE FIELD STATUS ON WEBSITE FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON FIELD CLOSURES

If you have gently used baseball and softball equipment that your child or team has outgrown, please consider donating it to the Bethel Diamond Sports Equipment Exchange.  Our goal is to provide gloves, bats, helmets, and cleats for any child or coach that needs it.  If you have equipment to donate, or are in need of equipment, please contact your coach or any Board Member of Bethel Diamond Sports.