Bloom Township: BCYA baseball registration now open
Bloom-Carroll Youth Athletics announced baseball registration is now open and will run through Feb. 28. New for 2023 season is a 4-year-old Instructional T-Ball division. As a reminder, those that are on a BC travel team must still register for 2023 Spring Baseball as the last $125 of their team fees by the Feb. 28 deadline.
BCYA will be participating in the Mid-State Youth Baseball League (MSYBL) again this year. Other participating communities are Amanda Clearcreek, Baltimore, Berne Union, Canal Winchester, Fairfield Union, Lancaster (LYBA), and Millersport. T-Ball and Pony League will follow an adjusted schedule. Players must reside in the Bloom Carroll School District to be eligible for BCYA Sports unless they receive an exemption from the BCYA Board. Travel players are not eligible to participate in MSYBL play.
Questions regarding baseball can be emailed to bcyabaseball@yahoo.com. Anyone who is interested in being a team sponsor or having a banner at Roller Field, should email bcyabaseball@yahoo.com. The sponsorships are $250 for a team sponsor and $250 for a banner or $450 for both.
Recreation baseball will follow the same equipment regulations as last year. Bats must be USA Baseball stamped and barrels can be 2 inches or less. No 2 ¾” bats or any USSSA bats will be permitted for MSYBL play. Registration cost will include a jersey and hat. Catchers equipment, batting helmets, and other baseball gear will be provided by BCYA. Participants will need a glove, baseball pants (check with coach for color) and cleats. BCYA will have a 20% off Dicks Sporting Goods weekend in March.
This season, BCYA will offer two T-Ball options. Instructional T-Ball Clinic and Modified T-Ball which is for 5-6 year olds. Players receive 3 pitches before hitting off a tee.
For more information, go to the BCYA Facebook page.
CW installs beacon
The City of Canal Winchester has installed a pedestrian activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) along Groveport Road near Thrush Drive. This new signal aims to further mark the crosswalk and increase driver awareness.
RRFBs consist of two, rectangular-shaped yellow indications, each with a solar-powered LED light. RRFBs flash with an alternating high frequency when activated to enhance conspicuity of pedestrians at the crossing to drivers.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, RRFBs can increase motorist yielding rates up to 98%, and reduce pedestrian crashes up to 47%.
This particular intersection was selected for the RRFB due to the 35-mph roadway speed limit; the unimproved roadway conditions (no curbs/gutters); the minimal lighting along the roadway; the more commercial nature of the area; and because it is a bike path. These beacons are not intended to be installed at every intersection/crosswalk, as over-use of RRFBs can diminish their effectiveness.
Pedestrians crossing Groveport Road in this area can activate the RFFB by pressing the marked button on the signal post. The signal can be activated from either side of the roadway. Wait for traffic to stop before entering the crosswalk, and be aware of motorists adjusting to the new signal pattern.
When activated, motorists must yield to pedestrians until they have fully crossed the street. Motorists should check both sides of the roadway to ensure more pedestrians aren’t approaching the crosswalk before proceeding.
For more information on the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon or other pedestrian safety measures the City is implementing, contact Matt Peoples, Public Service Director, at 614-834-7734.
Meeting
Bloom Township Board of Trustees will hold its organization meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at 8490 Lithopolis Road. The regular order of business will follow the organization meeting.
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