The Raptors are actively recruiting players for a "Fall Ball" league provided, and sponsored by Big League Edge (BLE) in Auburn. The cost per player will be at the $70 rate (as outlined below) as we plan on registering a team of 10 to 12 players.

If you have a 9U or 10U Player (based on 2009 season) who would like to participate in "Fall Ball" please email
    
       Jeff Sartin at jeff@raptorsbaseball.net        OR       Ryan Preece at ryan@raptorsbaseball.net

The following information is provided by BLE

BLE Website: http://www.ble-online.com/pages/fall_ball.html

One of BLE’s fastest growing programs, Fall Ball is a top choice for teams and individual players whom want to finish out their baseball year with some fun. This competitive league features Select teams from around the area along with partial Select rosters filled in, by BLE, with individual players whom sign up. The recipe has proven successful as BLE’s Fall Ball League has become one of the premiere leagues in the south Puget Sound Region.

There are optional workouts held at BLE’s indoor training facility for any player or team whom wants to receive training. BLE will fill Select team rosters with individually signed up teams (if Select team has partial roster) or form their own teams, with BLE instructors as team coaches with these individually signed up players.

What to Expect
Each game is held at a premiere baseball complex in Auburn or Kent, WA. Games are competitive, with the Fall baseball atmosphere of instruction and fun being stressed. Players and teams are encouraged to work on the fundamentals, rather than winning. BLE instructors are present as coaches of teams (if necessary) and the league features three age divisions with 4-6 teams in each bracket. All games are played on weekends with some double headers. Umpires are college players, hired by BLE.

2009 League Details

• September 5 – September 27 (make ups for rainouts scheduled out from Oct. 3-11 if necessary)
  
• All games played on weekends with some double headers
  
• 7 games season
  
• Age divisions: 9-10U (some 8 year olds accepted), 11-12U, and 13U
• Cost- $80 per player
• Sign up with six or more players are receive $10 off each player)
  
• Games feature prepped field and one umpire per game. One dozen baseballs, per team, provided by team for each game.
  

Optional Workouts

• September 2-23
• Workouts held every Wednesday for two hours (hitting and fielding) from 6-8PM
  
• 1:4 instructor to student ratio
  
• Ages 8-10, 11-12, 13-14
• Cost- $120 per player