According to the Michigantown Youth League, recent acts of vandalism and mischief at the ballpark has caused the necessity for incidents to be reported to law enforcement and reminders to be issued regarding the park.
– Photo courtesy of MYL
The Youth League stated that the ballpark is not an owned property of the Town of Michigantown nor a section of the Michigantown Park, which classifies the ballpark as an amenity owned by Michigan Township and is operated by the Michigantown Youth League.
The league issued a reminder that the ballpark is only to be utilized by registered athletes and coaches, and a parent must be present with the athlete. The league reminded the community that the ballpark operates with video surveillance to help capture any vandalism or mischief that is conducted in the area. Any instances where vandalism occurs or is suspected will be reported to law enforcement according to the league.
“We have had dugouts vandalized, drug paraphernalia left in dugouts, rocks thrown at our buildings and damage done to our fields in the last year,” the league released. “We work very hard to keep our ballpark operating and in good condition. Board members and coaches are not paid to be here. We all volunteer out of the kindness of our hearts and our desire to give our kids a nice facility to grow up with. Please be respectful.”
Opening day is on the horizon in early May for the Michigantown Youth League, and only a few games will be scheduled prior to the ceremonies. The full schedule of events will be included at the end of the pre-opening day schedule below:
Upcoming Schedule For Michigantown Youth League Up to Opening Day:
April:
- April 24 – 12UBB1 Vs. Sher at 6 p.m.
- April 24 – 10UBB2 at TTown at 6 p.m.
- April 27 – 12UBB1 at Mulberry at 6:30 p.m.
- April 30 – 10UBB1 Vs. FFort at 5 p.m.
- April 30 – 10UBB2 Vs. WeBo at 7 p.m.
- April 30 – 10USB1 at Flora2 at 6 p.m.
May:
- May 1 – 8UBB1 Vs. 8UBB2 at 6 p.m.
- May 1 – 12UBB1 Vs. WeBo at 6 p.m.
- May 1 – 10UBB1 Vs. 10UBB2 at 7 p.m.
- May 2 – 10UBB1 Vs. CP3 at 6 p.m.
- May 3 – 6U3 Vs. CP at 6 p.m.
- May 4 – 6U1 Vs. 6U2 at 10 a.m.
- May 4 – 6U1 Vs. 6U3 at 11 a.m.
- May 4 – 8UBB1 Vs. Sheridan at 12 p.m.
- May 4 – 8UBB2 Vs. CP1 at 2 p.m.
- May 4 – 8UBB2 Vs. CP3 at 3:30 p.m.
Opening Day:
- TBall1 Vs. TBall2 at 9 a.m.
- 10UBB2 Vs. WeBo at 12 p.m.
- 10UBB1 Vs. WeBo at 2 p.m.
- 12UBB1 Vs. FFort1 at 4 p.m.
- TBall2 Vs. Tball4 at 9 a.m.
- 10USB1 Vs. Delphi2 at 12 p.m.
- 8USB1 Vs. CP3 at 2 p.m.
- 8USB1 Vs. 8USB2 at 4 p.m.
- 12USB1 Vs. Rville at 6 p.m.
For the full list of events for April, May and June, visit the 2024 Michigantown Youth League Schedule provided by the Michigantown Youth League.