Sports Information Handbook - Special Olympics New Jersey

NEWSPORTBASEBALLSpecial Olympics New Jersey is proud to add the sport of Baseballas another opportunity for Special Olympics New Jersey athletes.Competition follows NFHS rules with slight modifications. Gameswill be played on a full sized field (90’ base line, 60’ 6” mound). TheSummer of 2013 featured two traditional teams that competed in theinaugural league.EVENTS OFFERED: Team Competition: Traditional or UnifiedOTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Developmental and skill clinics will bemade available through the Fall and Winter sport seasons.PARTICIPATION: Competitive Baseball requires a certain levelof rule comprehension and athletic skill to play safely. Athleteswho participate on a Traditional or Unified team should have asolid understanding of the game rules and appropriate baseballskill.LEAGUE PLAY: Baseball league play will be conducted in Julyand August, 2014.GET INVOLVED: For more information about Baseball or to getinvolved, email Ryan Ceresani at RKC@sonj.org.84Sports Information Handbook 2013-2014