Believe it or not, we are more than halfway through the season! It's been awesome to see the players out there playing week after week. We hope all of the players are enjoying the year. 

 

Just a reminder for everyone that there are no games on Saturday, 5/25 and Monday, 5/27 due to the Memorial Day weekend/holiday. The season picks back up on Wednesday, 5/29 and continues until our final day, which is Saturday, 6/15. Be sure to check the website for the most up to date schedules. 

 

Also, here is some information about Memorial Day weekend and more. There is a lot of information here, so please read through carefully:

 

• New Scotland Kiwanis has been invited to march in the Voorheesville Memorial Day Parade. We would love it if some of our players/parents marched with us that morning. Just wear your Kiwanis shirt and show up!
• If you would like to march with us, please come to Circle Drive between 9:30AM and 9:45AM on Saturday, 5/25. Look for the Kiwanis Banner or other Kiwanis players and you'll be in the right spot. Don't forget to wear your Kiwanis shirt. 
• The parade kicks off promptly at 10AM, so please arrive between 9:30AM - 9:45AM.
• You can bring along some candy to toss out along the parade route if you want to. 
• We ask that parents stay with their child through the entire parade. 

• New Scotland Kiwanis will be hosting a Brooks BBQ Chicken dinner fundraiser on Saturday, 5/25 at the Reilly & Son's Funeral Home parking lot. Chicken dinners will be $15. We will begin selling dinners from 1PM-2PM for walk ups only and then from 2PM until sold out for Drive-Ups and Walk-Ups 
• Please see the attached picture for details.

• The final games of the season will be played on Saturday, 6/15. After all of the games are played, we will have an end of the year BBQ at Swift Road Town Park (pavilion). The BBQ will start at noon, so please come and relax after a fun season. 
• Feel free to bring a dish to share, but be sure to bring it with you when you leave. 
• If there is enough interest, we will also play a fun Coaches Softball game after the BBQ. Parents are invited to play too. If you are interested in playing, just reply to this email. 
• More information and a reminder will be sent as this date gets closer. 
• Please note that the BBQ and Coaches game are weather permitting. 

 

Please reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns, or comments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before the season starts, please like "New Scotland Kiwanis" on Facebook. We will post information there, send emails, and also post to our website homepage for any schedule changes/cancellations.

 

Please see the important season information below:

 

• Players should bring their own hydration supplies with them to the games.
• Be sure to follow any rules posted by VES for playground usage (before, during, and after the games).
  • Playground usage is NOT PERMITTED until after 6PM as per the rules posted on site
• Picture Day will be Saturday, 5/4. There will be a make-up Picture Day on Saturday, 5/11.
• If conditions allow, we will be having an end of the year picnic on Saturday, 6/15.

 

• Practices can begin starting Monday, 4/8. This is if the school allows, teams are created, and equipment has been distributed.
• Opening Day will be Saturday, 4/27. Games will be played on Opening Day. As long as the order is ready, all players and coaches will receive their team shirts/hats. 
• All games are played at Voorheesville Elementary School with the exception of Minors Division games. 
• Before the season starts, please head to our website and review the various documents linked on the homepage. We have the parents/coaches code of conduct and the rules for each division available for you to read through. 
• T-Ball games will be played on Mondays at 6PM and Saturdays at 9AM. 
• Big Sticks games will be played on Wednesdays at 6PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM. 
• Please note that Wednesday was chosen for Big Sticks because of the number of players we have this year. 
• Minors Division games will be played on Wednesdays at 6PM and Saturdays at 10:30AM. Additional Minors details are below:
• There will be 4 Minors teams this year! 
• Minors games are held at Swift Road Town park and/or the VES fields. Most will be held at the Swift Road Town Park. Schedules will be posted on our website as soon as possible.
• Catchers equipment will be used this year if there are enough players. If not, a coach can catch.
• Kids can pitch mid-way through the season for 1/2 a game or as agreed to between coaches.
• Strikes are called and outs are counted.
• Helmets will be shared this year. If you have your own helmet, you are more than welcome to use it. 
• Our season ends on Saturday, June 15th.