Wow! The fields are taking shape and the sounds and visuals of kids and coaches on the fields give me chills of excitement. The utter joy flows over at the amazing group of people that are helping in so many ways, getting to know one another, encouraging one another, and being part of a great community of families. We are blessed beyond measure.

On this workday we will be focusing on:

Backfill the waterlines

Remove grass from tilled fields 5, 6, and 7

Water and drag fields 5 and 6

Fill in dirt on field cutouts around home plate and bases

Work on pitching mound on field 7

Continue building out dugouts on field 7

Begin work on backstop on field 7

Leveling out batting cage areas and layout turf

Paint remaining dugout frame and bullpen on field 7

Zip tie backstop net on field 4

Take down and reinstall outfield fence on field 5

Install tension bars and fence ties on all fields that need them

Any help with tractors, skid steer, welder please contact Ostin directly for specific needs

Bring your work gloves, shovels (flat, and normal), wheelbarrows, drill, anything that you think might help.

Hope to start at 8 am, but anytime you can help would be greatly appreciated!!

Our first workday, even though it was cold, gave us a great start by cleaning up all the fence lines, aerating the fields, moving dirt, cutting out dishes around home plate, getting dugouts prepared for new skins, and beginning work on batting cages and pitching bullpens. Shout out to all that helped that day and days since with various tasks.

On this workday we will be focusing on:

Putting in waterlines to fields (materials donated by Pearl Construction)

Painting field 7 bleachers and bolting down wood

Bolt down wood on field 5 bleachers

Disc/till up field 5 then drag out grass

Continue to remove grass on field dishes around home plate

Skin dugouts on field 3 and 5

Continue building out dugouts on field 7

Leveling out batting cage areas

Paint bullpen frames

Zip tie backstop nets back where needed

Install fence stays and ties where needed

Any help with tractors, skid steer, welder please contact Ostin directly for specific needs

Bring your work gloves, shovels (sharp shooters/trenching, flat, and normal), wheelbarrows, painting mit, impact driver for sheet metal screws, anything that you think might help.

Hope to start at 8 am, but anytime you can help would be greatly appreciated!!

The excitement of possible snow, the occasional hint of spring; let’s us know it is playoff time for basketball, and registration time for baseball/softball. The anticipation is palpable.

First, we would like to thank all of our kids and families that played with us in our inaugural season of basketball. It has been fun and educational. We are fortunate to be able to host post season play in our facility and bring families to our community, some for the first time. With this opportunity to host post season play, comes a moment for us to let other communities know we are committed to our youth and our community by providing a great experience. In order for us to provide the best experience, we need help from our families/community to come out and support our kids playing and to help be an ambassador to others by volunteering to help during this great time. If you would like to be a part of this, please go to the volunteer tab under basketball and pick a time to help make it a positive experience for everyone.

Secondly, as a reminder baseball/softball registrations are open until February 24. Check out the sign up tab on our website kieferyouthsports.org if you still need to sign up. If you are having difficulty or need a way to sign your child up online, we will provide a space at the elementary gym on Saturday, February 15 from 10 am to 2 pm to assist you.

Sign up online at kieferyouthsports.org starting Monday Feb 3 for baseball or softball. We will have more details about parent meeting and coaches coming soon.

Baseball and Softball signups will be available ONLINE starting Feb 3 for the 2025 Spring season. Check the website, www.kieferyouthsports.org to register.

Many Blessings All,

Just a few reminders, payments for player registration and all volunteer coach background checks are due immediately. If you have paid, please disregard. If you still need to pay, you may do so via the shop on our website, https://www.kieferyouthsports.org/shop/ or via cash or check to Katherine at her work office located on the southeast corner of the 4-way stop in Kiefer. She is there Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Secondly, if your team is purchasing the team shorts, please contact your coach for details.

Finally, thank you all for your time, commitment, and understanding as we move forward with this basketball season as it is our first and there will be some inconveniences as we adapt and learn as we go. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us regarding any concerns. We will do our best to assist you in any way we can.

Scheels is offering 20% off basketball items for teams playing in our league. Click below for the coupon.

Sign up for basketball in person will be Monday Oct 14 between 6pm and 8pm at the elementary school, or online at kieferyouthsports.org. Registration will be open until November 1.

Phew!! What a great season so far. We are halfway through, and things are going well thanks to everyone who is pitching in and volunteering. Without volunteers, we would not be able to have this amazing opportunity for the kids to play in our community and develop that sense of pride that comes with it. So… THANK YOU!  If you haven’t taken the opportunity to volunteer, there are still slots available for May. Just go to https://www.kieferyouthsports.org click volunteer opportunities and sign up.

Coaches will be reaching out, if they have not already, about team pictures. Please be patient as we work through all the teams. Also, we will be announcing a date for our end of the season activity very soon, so be sure to stay connected.

We would like to give a Kiefer Youth Sports shout out to all of those that have gotten donations and bought or sold advertising this season. This funding along with gate and concession proceeds are what supports the league, as we are not financially supported by the school or town.  This funding has allowed us to continue with improvements to the facility. We will be continuing to make improvements throughout the season and during off-season, if you are interested in helping, please reach out to us. Items that we need are, 50’ to 100’ poles for lighting. If you know of any, or have personal contacts that do, that is great also. We cannot afford to purchase these at market cost or new at this time. We have applied for several grants, but it can be a grueling process, so we are looking for other avenues.

Keep up the good work and enjoy the rest of the season!

PLAY BALL!!!