Gilford Cal Ripken Baseball Skills Assessment Set for March 24

GILFORD — Baseball players ages 8-12 from the communities of Gilford and Laconia are invited to participate in the Gilford Cal Ripken baseball league's skills assessment sessions, taking place Saturday March 24 at the Gilford Middle School gym.

Two sessions will be held, for different divisions. From 8:30-10 a.m., Majors skills assessments will be held for 11-12 year olds, as well as 10 year olds interested in moving up from the Minors division. From 10:30 a.m.-noon, Minors skills assessments will be held for 9-10 year olds, as well as 8 year olds interested in moving up from the Farm division. These skills assessments will be used by league coordinators and coaches to draft teams in the Minors and Majors divisions. Player participation in the skills assessment is optional, but recommended.

If you wish to register for the Gilford Cal Ripken baseball league and have yet to do so, March 24 is also the last day to submit early-bird registrations at $50 per player ($100 per family maximum). After March 25, registration increases to $60 per player ($120 per family maximum). Players who have not previously participated in the Gilford Cal Ripken league must also show a birth certificate as proof of age to complete their registration.

For more details, contact Gilford Cal Ripken League President Jaime Boucher at 603-630-2802.