Dixie Youth League signups begin

Even with the chilly weather, it’s time to think of spring, and the joys of America’s pastime.

Applications are now being taken for the 2010 Franklin County Dixie Youth League season, encompassing everything from T-ball for the littlest ones to baseball and softball for the older boys and girls.

To be eligible for the 2010 season, which begins with “Day of Baseball” slated for Saturday, March 27 at Eastpoint’s Vrooman Park, a child must be age 5 before May 1, 2010.

Participation fees are $50 for the first child, and $45 for each child after that. Late registration fee, after March 1, will be $60.

Sign-ups are being held in Apalachicola at the D.W. Wilson Sports Complex, in Eastpoint at Vrooman Park, and in Carrabelle at the Will Kendrick Sports Complex.

The signups will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon; on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; on Thursday Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; and on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Parents are asked to bring a birth certificate of their child or children to the sign-ups.

The league is also seeking energetic adults to serve as coaches or volunteers for the upcoming season.

For more information, call Bob or Toni Eddy at 653-8940.