Program Mission Statement

The Recreation In Town baseball programs of FCBC promote an educational and instructional program for individuals in the Fort Collins area. The FCBC Recreation LEVELS promote full player participation which includes the development of a healthy attitude toward sportsmanship and respect for authority, together with the instruction in baseball rules, skills, and the element of play.

In Town Teams

• All In Town teams in LEVELS 1 - 4 are provided with team equipment: Bats, practice & game balls, catcher's equipment (per league), batting helmets. Players are allowed to use their own equipment as long as it meets National Safety Standards. Player's who use their own catcher's gear, MUST have chest protectors in league's 9-14 with a tail, and all helmets MUST have full ear protection (NO SKULL CAPs), as well as, an additional throat guard.
• Teams are based on the grade of the child in the current school year of 2011/2012. Exception to this is for players in the Level 3/Intermediate League. Their age is of April 30th.
• Coaches will contact players beginning in Early May: Coaches most often will conduct practices after 5pm and will in the beginning of the season. They may have two to three practices prior to the start of league games.
• Game schedules are posted to the club website by May 10th
• Teams are comprised of boys and girls from the same school
• All Teams will have the FCBC approved uniform for GOJOS. LEVEL 3 uniform is included in Team Fee and is similar to LEVEL 4.
• FCBC Provides ALL Baseball Equipment for teams; EXCEPT for the player's glove and shoes.
• Players are assigned to teams based on the school they attend on a 'First Come, First Serve' basis. Player's are not allowed to play up in age group and teams.
• Practices will be in mid-May, and are determined by the coach as to how many per week.
• Games are played at Elementary fields, Jr. High Fields and City of Ft Collins Neighborhood Parks and Community Parks
• Games may not be played at the school you attend
• 3rd Grade League and higher may play some games on weekdays and Saturdays