BRIDGEWATER BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
OPENING DAY
Saturday, April 13, 2024
On behalf of Bridgewater Baseball and Softball, we extend to you a warm invitation to participate in the Opening Day Ceremony at the Prince Rodgers Baseball Complex on Saturday April 13, 2024 from 9:30am–11:30am. We will kick off the Spring Season with a parade of Softball and Baseball players onto Prince Rodgers Field #2, followed by a brief opening day ceremony with participation of local officials and special guests.
ARRIVALS: Coaches should arrive by 9:00am and players are asked to be at their specified location in full uniform by 9:30am.
All teams will line up along the outfield fence of PR1 prior to the parade.
We will start with Majors Baseball and Softball by Right Field (Closest to Prince Rodgers Avenue)
Followed by - Minors Baseball, Minors Soft Ball, Farm AA, Farm A, Pee Wee,
K Tee Ball and finally Pre-K Tee Ball
Wrapping around the fence line from right to left field.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- 7:15am Check website for Opening Day conditions 8:00am Boards Members and Volunteers arrive.
- 9:00am Managers and Coaches arrive to prepare for their teams – pick up team signs.
- 9:30am All players and families arrive.
- 10:00am Parade of Players through the Prince Rodgers Complex to Field #2 – Bring your Camera!
- 11:30am Completion of Opening Day Ceremony
OPENING CEREMONIES:
- National Anthem sung by Kiley Baxter
- High School Varsity Baseball Team
- Welcome & Remarks – BBSI President
- Bridgewater Town Council
- SEASON KICK OFF – Traditional First Hits by our Youngest Players
- First Pitch by Mayor Matthew Moench
FUN STUFF (weather permitting):
- Sparkee, the Somerset Patriots Mascot, will mingle with our players.
- Live DJ
- Scavenger Hunt (Pre-k, K tee Ball, Farm A & Pee Wee age groups)
- Cooperstown Families will be on site fundraising.
- League sponsors will be on site and have special promotions & giveaways for our families.
- Home Plate Snack Shack & Grille will be Open ALL DAY.
*NEW This Year* - BBSI Baseball/Softball Bat Raffel League Fundraiser!
You can purchase tickets starting on Opening Day up to May 11th Picture Day. Drawing will be 2pm on picture day at Prince Rodgers Baseball Complex. Tickets are 1 for $5, 3 for $10 and 8 for $20. One winner will be selected and will get to choose between a DeMarini CF USABat or a Louisville Xeno softball bat in the size of their choice.
PARKING:
Managers & Coaches arriving early may park in the lot by Fields 4/5 while space is available. Parking for families is available in the PR4/5 lot and North Bridge parking lot first come first served basis.
The main parking lot (PR1,2 & 3) will be closed to all traffic.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN SHOPPING CENTER OR BANK ACROSS THE STREET FROM PRINCE RODGERS OR YOU WILL BE TOWED.
For directions using Google Map, CLICK HERE
