Germantown Baseball
Dog Days Pickup Games
A low-pressure, player-led pickup baseball format where kids play, compete, communicate, and build confidence without coach-led direction. Not a clinic. Not tryouts. Just play.
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WhoPlayer pitch baseball players ages 9-12.
FormatPickup games with no fixed teams and no uniforms.
WhenGames at 6:30 PM on posted dates. Register through Sports Connect.
Cost$50 punch card = 5 punches. One player per game = one punch.
How it works
- Germantown provides the field, an umpire, and an adult observer.
- Games are played to 6 innings on 60-foot bases.
- Players play pickup baseball, communicate, rotate, and solve game situations.
- Adults cheer and encourage, but do not coach, manage, or direct gameplay.
- Games are scored only if a parent volunteers to run the scoreboard.
- No standings, season records, or team results are kept.
- Friends and siblings may register for the same game if spots are available, but there are no fixed teams or guaranteed groupings.
Signup and payment
- Register in advance for each game through the Sports Connect Game Signups page.
- Games are scheduled for 6:30 PM on posted dates.
- Each game needs at least 14 registered players and is capped at 20, with a waitlist if full.
- Punch cards are $50 for 5 punches; one player per game = one punch.
- Cards can be shared and may cover multiple players at the same game.
- Buy punch cards at the concession stand during the regular season, in person at the game (cash or check only), or through the website store.
- If weather or fewer than 14 players cancels a game, registered players will be emailed and no punch will be charged.
- A player who registers but does not show without cancelling by the evening before the game loses one punch.
Game safety and equipment
Adult observer role: The adult observer is a supervision position for discipline matters, including situations where a player needs to leave the game or the umpire needs backup.
Pitching and catching: Pitchers are limited to two innings per game. Catchers may catch the entire game, but if a player catches more than two innings, that player is ineligible to pitch that day. Catchers should bring their own gear and must have a safety cup.
Players should bring: glove, bat, helmet, water bottle, cleats, labeled gear, and catcher gear if they plan to catch.
Punch cards$50 for 5 punches. Concession stand, game check-in, or website store.
Parent FAQ
Who can play?
Player pitch baseball players ages 9-12.
When are games?
Games are scheduled for 6:30 PM on posted dates. Register in advance through Sports Connect.
How do punch cards work?
$50 buys a five-punch card. One player in one game uses one punch. Cards can be shared and may be used to cover multiple players at the same game.
Where do families buy punch cards?
Punch cards are available at the concession stand during the regular season, in person at the game (cash or check only), or through the website store.
What happens to unused punches?
Unused punches can be redeemed in person for credit toward Fall Ball or future spring registrations.
What happens if a game is cancelled?
If a game is cancelled because of weather or fewer than 14 registered players, an email will be sent to registered participants and no punch will be charged.
What is the no-show rule?
A player who signs up but does not show without cancelling by the evening before the game loses one punch.
Are there pitching limits?
Yes. Pitchers are limited to two innings per game.
What are the catcher rules?
Catchers may catch the entire game. If a player catches more than two innings, that player is ineligible to pitch that day. Catchers should bring their own gear and must have a safety cup.
Are games scored?
Games will be scored if a parent volunteers to run the scoreboard. No standings or season records will be kept.
Can friends or siblings play together?
They may register for the same game if spots are available. Because this is pickup baseball, there are no fixed teams and no guaranteed groupings.