OVERVIEW  OF  ROCKFORD  PONY  BASEBALL/SOFTBALL  AT  ROY  GAYLE  PARK

Rockford Pony Baseball Inc. is a non-profit organization that operates the baseball/softball program playing at Roy Gayle Park in Randerson-Carlson Sports Complex at Meridian Road and By-Pass 20 on the west side of Rockford.  The organization is affiliated with and sanctioned by the national organization, Pony Baseball Inc.

Nine leagues play at Roy Gayle.  They are: Shetland (ages 5-6), Pinto (7-8), Mustang (9-10), Bronco (11-12), Pony (13-14), Colt (15-16), Girls Mustang Softball (8,9,10), Girls Bronco Softball (11,12) anf Girls Softball Pony (13-14).  The nine leagues comprise over 90 teams and represent over 1300 youngsters.

Roy Gayle Park is one of the finest baseball/softball facilities anywhere.  Seven diamonds (soon to be eight!!), three parking lots, two concession stands, several scoreboxes and several storage sheds make up the complex.

The organization is run completely by volunteers.  No money is spent on administration of the program.

Rockford Pony Baseball has been at it present location for 45 years.  The organization is indebted to its sponsors and benefactors and is continually looking for donations to better the program and to better serve the kids of the Rockford area.

Our mission statement:

            “Rockford Pony Baseball Inc. shall be committed to providing organized baseball/softball leagues to the youth of the community, 5-16 years of age.  The mission of Rockford Pony Baseball/Softball shall remain constant: To encourage participating youth in their personal and physical skill development, social interaction, and sportsmanship so that they will become mature young adults.  The Executive Board, staff, managers, coaches, umpires, parents and volunteers shall realize that the winning of games is secondary to the attainment of athletic skills and to the development of youth into responsible young men and women.”

Roy Gayle Park is always appreciative of donations of goods and services, as well as sponsorships.

Interested parties may contact the league at: Box 1011, Rockford, IL 61105

                              Or call   President Bob Godare 987-7378

Or    Treasurer Ken Held      227-5090