Special to The Beacon
WAYCROSS — Registration for The Miracle League Fall baseball and cheerleading is underway through August 15.
Games will be held Tuesday evenings at Trembling Earth Sports Complex in Ware County starting Tuesday, September 16 and running through Tuesday, October 28.
Registration is $20. Sponsorships/fee waivers are available and coupon codes can be found under the product description tab during registration. Register online at https://www. miracleleagueokefenokee.com.
Games will be played at the Miracle League’s accessible Field of Dreams at the Trembling Earth Sports Complex. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. for youth, followed by Game 2 at 6 p.m. and Game 3 at 7:30 p.m. Games will last about one hour.
Cheerleaders report to the field at 6 p.m., for practice and perform after the first game.
The end of season cookout and awards will be held October 28.
Jerseys are only guaranteed for those participants who register by August 15. This is due to the time constraints of the jersey provider.
The Miracle League of the Okefenokee provides a structured baseball and cheerleading program for individuals ages 5 and up, with disabilities that would otherwise not be able to participate in traditional programs.
All announcements are posted on The Miracle League of the Okefenokee’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Miracle-LeagueoftheOkefenokeeGa or on our website miracleleagueokefenokee.com.
Facts about the game:
• Each game is tw0 innings; each player gets to bat twice.
• All players are safe on the bases.
• Every player scores a run before the inning is over.
• Each team and each player win every game.
• Community volunteers serve as ‘buddies’ to assist players with help batting, pushing wheelchairs, going around the bases, etc. Family members may buddy with players.
• Cheerleaders will perform in-between the first and second game.
• Players receive a jersey and cap, and cheerleaders receive a shirt and bow.
For more information about Fall registration contact Jessica Hayes at (912) 614-5039 or Jimmie Rae Roberts at 912670-4677.
