Updated April 23, 2024 at 9:02 am
The Facility is a private, non-commercial “Clubhouse” for Ruffnecks to hit and throw. It is used for the personal hitting routines of Ruffnecks players and to conduct Team Hitting sessions during the winter, spring and summer seasons. The Facility is an integral part of our culture and program. Players may come and go as they please. Occasionally, the Facility is available to local community youth groups. It is important to check the Announcements on the home page and the schedule on this page to be sure there is not a TEAM session. The Lounge is usually open and available for relaxation. Parents should feel comfortable working or relaxing in the Lounge. When hitters of varying ages are in the cages at the same time, older Ruffnecks should help younger ones. Ruffnecks should invite other Ruffnecks to join hitting groups when the Facility gets busy. Tunnels can accommodate 3-4 hitters. Help each other. Ruffnecks coaches may occasionally instruct non-Ruffnecks at The Facility. Coaches may also work with current Ruffnecks. Outsiders do NOT have access to the cages unless approved for personal instruction. High school teammates and friends are NOT permitted. The Ruffnecks Hitting Facility is a WOOD BAT ONLY facility for hitters. Siblings of Ruffnecks are permitted to hit at the Facility.
During school days, The Facility is available for Open Hitting beginning at 2:00 daily for Ruffnecks to hit independently. During School Vacation Week, April 15-21, the Facility will open daily at 10:00am. We encourage Ruffnecks to use the Facility as much as they wish. Mike Lyon or Ted Novio may be in the short tunnel for instruction. Players coming to hit on their own are the priority. We believe the flow of activity is manageable. Please turn lights off if no others are hitting when you leave The Facility. Sign in and sign out… Always.
Week of April 22 thru April 28
The Facility hours are extended during holiday vacation periods. Please check in advance to see if the Facility is open. Notices on the home page take precedence.
The Club has expectations for the use, safety, and shared responsibility of The Facility. We ask players and families to review these expectations and guidelines.
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Please monitor the Guidelines and potential changes on this page. Check the the weekly schedule for hours, group schedules, and any special closures. We recommend always checking the website before heading to the Facility. The Facility is intended to be used by players with other players. It is a players and coaches Facility. A few guidelines for usage follow:
