Brick Fundraiser
Be a part of GBI's storied past and present by purchasing a commemortive brick with your name, a loved one's name, or your company name, for $50.00 a brick. Click here for more information.
Raffle Tickets
Each season GBI participates in a no-nonsense fundraiser: a raffle. A $40.00 fee is included in your registration fee to cover the purchase of eight raffle tickets. You have the option to sell your tickets and get your fee back. Grand Prize will be drawn at Opening Day Ceremonies and Door Prizes will be drawn throughout the Day.
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Coming soon...
******Championship Night******
Saturday June 9, 2012
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| Shetland League (5/6) |
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This is a coach pitch league – the players DO NOT bat off a tee. If your child will play in this league, they will not try out. The coaches for this program select the teams in conjunction with the League Director. Players of the same household are assigned to the same team. This is an introductory and instructional league only.
Mike Mitchell, Shetland League Director (Email me)
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| Pinto League (7/8) |
This League is Coach Pitch and works to get the player ready for the Mustang League where players will pitch for the first time. While this League remains grounded in the teachings of fundamental instruction, The Pinto League season differs from the Shetland League in that score is kept and the concept of winning/losing with grace is developed. Please contact League Director with questions.
Michael Brown, Pinto League Director (Email Me)
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| Mustang League (9/10) |
The Mustang League introduces the player to a more traditional game of baseball where coaches coach and players pitch. The pitcher's mound is 44' and the bases are 60'. The baserunners will be able to lead off and the pitchers will be taught to pitch from the stretch position. Due to the dimensions of our field and issues relating to the safety of the kids in the GBI complex, big barrel bats will not be allowed.
John Young, Mustang League Director (Email Me)
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| Bronco League (11/12) |
The Bronco League works to prepare the player for the next level of baseball - either Middle School or  the GBI Pony League, where the player will be on a full size field, while teaching the fundamentals of the game. The pitcher's mound will be moved to 48' and the bases will be moved to 70'. The baserunners will be able to lead off and the pitchers will be taught to pitch from the stretch position. Due to the dimensions of our field and issues relating to the safety of the kids in the GBI complex, big barrel bats will not be allowed.
Ken Huff, Bronco League Director (Email Me)
The Pony League provides the player an opportunity to continue playing baseball through Middle and High School. Fundamentals are refined and skills sharpened as players participate on a full size field. The pitcher's mound is moved to 60' 6" and bases will be moved to 90'. The players will be allowed to use big barrel and wood bats.
Scott Wall, Pony League Director (Email me)
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Garner Select Baseball Program
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As an enhancement for our recreation league players, Garner Baseball participates in the Triangle Select League. The Select League is an elevated level of play that offers participants the opportunity to gain added experience at an all-star level. Teams are fielded based on age group interest and team rosters are determined by tryouts and/or invitation. Games are played on Sunday afternoons with optional tournament play. Participation in the Garner Baseball recreation league is required to be eligible.
Michael Brown, Select Program Coordinator (Email me)
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| Garner Express Travel Baseball Program (14U, 13U, 12U, 11U, 10U, 9U, 8U) |
 Garner Baseball is proud to support an exciting option to the baseball playing community. This program is an expansion of what we have referred to as the Select program. The teams are known as the Garner Express, and we are excited to have them represent our community. Please look for more information and updates throughout the year as we continue to grow. This travel baseball program will participate in AAU, USSSA, Top Gun, Super Series, and other venues on a team-by-team basis.
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All-Star Tournament Dates
Pinto - Region - July 7-8 - Garner, NC
Pinto - Super Region - July 13-15 - High Point, NC (Must Qualify)
Mustang - Section - Week of July 9 - High Point, NC
Mustang - Region - Week of July 16 - Mallard Creek, NC (Must Qualify)
Mustang - Zone - July 26-28 - Chesterfiled, VA (Must Qualify)
Bronco 11 - Section - Week of July 2 - High Point, NC
Bronco 11 - Region - Week of July 9 - Western Branch, VA (Must Qualify)
Bronco 11 - Zone - July 19-22 - Pittsburgh, PA (Must Qualify)
Bronco - Section - Week of July 9 - Rockingham, NC
Bronco - Region - Week of July 16 - Mallard Creek, NC (Must Qualify)
Bronco - Zone - July 27-29 - Pittsburgh, PA (Must Qualify)
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Lost and Found
Items lost and found within the GBI Complex can be retrieved at the concession stand.
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 Team Pictures by Catch the Action Photography!
Spring 2012 Opening Day Pictures can be found at the Catch the Action Website.
To see pictures of Spring 2012 at
http://www.ctaphotography.com/openingday2012/
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Garner Baseball is located at 417 W. Main Street,
Garner, NC 27529
For more information or if you have questions,
please call 919-779-6911
Mission Statement
Mission Statement: To educate children, promote physical activity, individual achievement, and teamwork in a family atmosphere through the game of baseball.
Garner Baseball Inc. (GBI) offers a variety of baseball programs for children ages 5 to 18. Providing more than just good clean fun, Garner Baseball brings families together on warm spring days to watch their children play America's best game, baseball. At Garner Baseball, every child:
* Participates
* Grows
* Achieves
Our programs are staffed with trained and highly motivated coaches and assistants who focus on good fundamental baseball skills as well as:
* Sportsmanship
* Dedication
* Teamwork
* Personal Growth
* Accomplishment
The programs are broken down by age. Ages 5-6 and 7-8 play in an introductory and instructional league sanctioned by PONY (Protect Our Nations Youth). Ages 8-18 compete in the PONY competitive recreational league. For the hardcore competitive players, GBI offers travel baseball often referred to as the Express Program.
We also offer tuition assistance and grants for disadvantaged families.
PONY Divisions for Spring 2012 Season
| League |
PONY Standard Date of Birth |
| Shetland 6U |
May 1, 2005- April 30, 2007 |
| Pinto 8U |
May 1, 2003 - April 30, 2005 |
| Mustang 10U |
May 1, 2001- April 30, 2003 |
| Bronco 12U |
May 1, 1999 - April 30, 2001 |
| Pony 13-15 |
May 1, 1996 - April 30, 1999 |
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Garner Baseball
417 W Main St Garner, NC 27529
Send all correspondence to:
P.O. Box 1266
Garner, NC 27529
919-779-6911
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