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Registration is now open for 2008 Bakersfield Southwest Baseball. 

All divisions/age groups may fill up before the January 31st deadline, so sign up NOW!

Go to www.bswb.org to register.

Birthday cut-off dates for divisions:

Bronco (11-12): 05/01/1995 - 04/30/1997
Mustang (9-10): 05/01/1997 - 04/30/1999
Pinto 8 (8): 05/01/1999 - 04/30/2000
Pinto 7 (7): 05/01/2000 - 04/30/2001
Shetland (5-6): 05/01/2001 - 04/30/2003

Shetland, Ages 5/6, Spring only
Focuses totally on instruction of beginning players.  Batting tee recommended.

Pinto, Ages 7/8, Spring only
Teaches the basic fundamentals of baseball.  Pitching machine recommended.

Mustang, Ages 9/10, Fall and Spring
Begins the players’ training in the complete game of baseball.  Some restrictions on base stealing and runs allowed at the "B" level.  No restrictions at the "A" level.  Players must tryout prior to season to play in "A" league (Spring only).  Tournament play is completed through World Series level.

Bronco, Ages 11/12, Fall and Spring
Takes the developing young players into the full game of baseball, with no restrictions on base stealing or runs allowed.  Players must tryout prior to season to play in "A" league (Spring only).  Tournament play complete through World Series level.