Sherwood Junior Baseball – Bi-Weekly Newsletter

As our recreational season approaches its final games, we want to recognize the incredible work and joy shown by more than 200 baseball players across all divisions. From T-Ball to Futures, our athletes have experienced baseball at its very best—learning, growing, competing, and most importantly, having fun.

Our competitive season is now halfway through, and our teams are performing exceptionally well. Nearly every team is sitting above .500 and showing improvement with every game. With district tournaments quickly approaching, each team is battling for the chance to extend their season into post-season play.

We continue to receive fantastic feedback on our fields, a testament to the tireless work of our volunteers. Their dedication keeps our facilities in prime condition for every athlete who steps between the lines.

Earlier this month, we hosted our first invitational tournament of the season (Federal). Between registration fees and Snack Shack revenue, the league generated over $11,000. This is our smallest tournament of the year, and thanks to our incredible volunteers, it was a huge success. As we look ahead to our National and American tournaments, we’d love to see new faces join our volunteer team to help us keep the momentum going.

Rec Season Ending – Futures Jamboree This Weekend!

Join us this Saturday from 9:00–1:00 for our Futures Jamboree! The Snack Shack will be open, and we encourage everyone to come cheer on our incoming competitive players as they take the field for their final games of the season.

Volunteer Needs

Our next tournaments are coming up:

- National Tournament: June 6–7

- American Tournament: June 13–14

These weekends are our biggest fundraising opportunities of the year, with a goal of raising $20,000 to support the league. We expect 80 teams over the two weekends!

To make that happen, we need volunteers—please consider signing up for a shift or two. 

? Sign-up link for on field 

? Snack Shack 

Sherwood vs. Sherwood – June 11

Come out to Hawks View on June 11 to watch two of our Minor National teams face off. All rec players wearing their 2026 rec jersey can stop by concessions for a free jumbo Otter Pop!

District + State Tournament Hosts

With the postseason looming, there have been many questions about where each tournament will be held, when, and who will qualify. All of these details are available through Westside Youth Baseball and JBO State’s website. 

? Westside District Tournament Details

Sherwood Swag

Show your Sherwood pride! Hats are available on our website, and a full lineup of additional swag is still available in our swag store.

? Sherwood Competitive Hats

? Sherwood Swag Store

Tournament Reminders

These tournaments are our #1 fundraiser. Please remember turf rules at Sherwood High School: no metal cleats, seeds, or gum. Let’s be sure we keep dugouts clean, and leave fields better than we found them.

We Want Your Photos!

If you’re out in the fields, post your photos on Instagram (@Sherwood_JBO) or Facebook (@SherwoodJuniorBaseball) and tag us! We’d love to share all your hard work in our feed!

See you on the fields, 

Sherwood JBO

Baseball is officially in full swing, and we couldn’t be more excited! Games are underway, tournaments have begun, and our players and coaches are bringing incredible energy to the fields.

Sherwood teams are already bringing home hardware, including our first championship trophy of the season this past weekend! Congratulations to every team that competed, and thank you for proudly representing Sherwood.

Help Needed! Sherwood JBO Tournaments Are Coming!

It’s tournament season in Sherwood, and we need your help to make it a success!

Each year, Sherwood hosts one tournament at every JBO level—Federal, American, and National, across Minors, Juniors, and Seniors. That means we will welcome more than 85 teams to our community to compete on our fields.

These tournaments are our league’s largest fundraiser of the year, and they rely heavily on family volunteer support to run smoothly. Volunteer needs include:

• Snack shack shifts

• Field flipping between games

• Tournament support roles

Federal Tournament – THIS WEEKEND! (May 16–17)

We still have open snack shack shifts. If you have availability, even for a short window, we’d love your help. If we don't get enough volunteers, we will have to close the Snack Shack, which substantially supports our fundraising efforts during the tournaments. Snack Shack Sign Up Link

If you can’t volunteer this weekend, we have two more tournament weekends coming up:

• June 6–7

• June 13–14

Every hour you volunteer directly supports our players and helps us keep tournaments running without the need for paid staffing, maximizing funds that go right back into the league.

Come Cheer on Sherwood Teams!

Even if you can’t volunteer, this is a great weekend to come out and support Sherwoodbaseball.
Hawks View, Sherwood Middle School, and Sherwood High School will all see action on Saturday and Sunday.

Full schedules are available on Tourney Machine and linked on our website.

Sportsmanship Reminder

We’ve loved seeing so many fans at our games, players, classmates, families, and friends. With all that excitement, here’s a friendly reminder:

Please keep all cheering positive and supportive.
Our umpires are human, coaches are volunteers, and our players are out learning new skills and growing every game. Let’s continue to create a fun, encouraging environment for everyone on the field.

Photos, Photos, Photos!

We love seeing our Sherwood players, families, and teams in action!

Keep tagging us on Instagram and Facebook, we’re sharing highlights throughout the season and want to feature your moments.

Season Fun Facts (So Far!)

Our season is off to an incredible start! Here are a few fun numbers showing just how much baseball is happening around Sherwood:

• 118 games played across all competitive divisions, 68 wins!

• We've scored over 1,255 runs!

• 17 home runs have been hit OUT OF THE PARK. 

Thank you again for being part of Sherwood JBO. If you have any questions please reach out to info@sherwoodjuniorbaseball.com.

Sherwood Junior Baseball Weekly Update 

Week of: Monday, March 30, 2026

The sunshine has been on our side, and it showed this past weekend—Field Day was a success, and we made great progress getting our fields ready for the season. We have another Field Day this Saturday, and we’d love your help as we finish things up.

Practices are beginning at all levels this week and next, and teams will soon be settling into their routines.

We’re also excited to share a new fundraiser: Make a Difference Monday at Langers on April 13th. Come bowl with us and support the league—full details are below!

 This Week’s Key Dates

• April 4 – Field Day #2

• April 13 – Make a Difference Monday at Langers

 Make a Difference Monday at Langers!

• April 13, 2026: Mark your calendars, come bowl any time at Langers, and all proceeds from bowling and shoe rentals go back to Sherwood Junior Baseball. Grab your family, your team—challenge each other or other Sherwood teams for a friendly competition! 

 Field Day! April 4th!

Last week’s field day was a huge success, but there is still more to do! Please join us this coming weekend at your practice field to help finish prepping our fields for the season.

• April 4, 2026, 8:00 am

• All Rookies, Minors and Juniors should head to Hawks View

• T-ball and Futures should head to Ridges

• Seniors should head to SMS

Bring your weed eaters, rakes, pruning tools, gloves, and anything else you think will help us get things ready. On top of field prep, we have some storage sheds to clean out, and garbage to transport! There is something for everyone, all ages, all skill levels.

If you’re out in the fields, post your photos on Instagram (@Sherwood_JBO) or Facebook (@SherwoodJuniorBaseball) and tag us! We’d love to share all your hard work in our feed!

 Get Your Sherwood Baseball Gear!

Our Swag Store is NOW Open, and thanks to Shirts & Skins, our apparel partner,  we receive a 10% kick-back from every purchase, making this one of our largest fundraisers of the season. 

Order soon to ensure your gear arrives in time for the start of the season!

Thanks for being part of another great season of Sherwood baseball!

Sherwood Junior Baseball

Sherwood Junior Baseball Weekly Update

Week of: Monday, March 16, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Season!

We’re excited to officially kick off another incredible season of Sherwood Junior Baseball!

This year, we’re proud to have 17 competitive teams and 23 recreational teams, bringing together 430 players ranging in age from 4 to 14. It’s amazing to see our community continue to grow and thrive through the game of baseball.

A huge thank you goes out to our 80 dedicated volunteer coaches. Your time, energy, and commitment make this league possible, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do to support our players both on and off the field.

This newsletter will be your go-to source throughout the season. Look for it every other week for league updates, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and more.

Here’s to a fun, competitive, and memorable 2026 season—play ball!

This Week’s Key Dates

• Week of March 16 – Rec Teams Announced! Futures, Rookies, and T-Ball!

• March 28 - Field Day #1

• March 30 – Official Practices Start for Competitive League

Make a Difference Monday at Langers!

• April 13, 2026: Mark your calendars, come bowl any time at Langers, and all proceeds from bowling and shoe rentals go back to Sherwood Junior Baseball. 

Field Day!

• Field Day (Ridges, Hawks View, and Sherwood Middle School)

  • March 28, 2026

  • April 4, 2026

• Dates and times are coming soon!

• All families should plan to attend at least one of the Field Day events.

Volunteer & League Help

We purchased a lot of new gear for the season! To get it ready, we need to do some assembly. We could use some help putting together 6 new batting screens. If you are handy and can follow simple instructions, we would love your help. 

Current needs:

• 4-6 people to assemble

• Tools to help with assembly

Reach out to Andreas, our Volunteer Coordinator, for more information.

Sponsor Spotlight 

A big thank you to our Apparel Team for coordinating all of our Uniforms this year! In addition, our Swag Store is NOW Open, and thanks to Shirts & Skins, our apparel partner, we receive a kick-back from every purchase, making this one of our largest fundraisers of the season. 

Order soon to ensure your gear arrives in time for the start of the season!

Gear, Uniforms & Equipment Reminders

Futures, Rookies & T-Ball: New this year, all Rec Players will receive socks and belts to match their jersey color! All your player needs is a pair of gray baseball pants and cleats. 

Minors, Juniors & Seniors: This year, all of our Competitive players are receiving a short-sleeve league hoodie to match their uniform as part of their uniform kit. 

Thanks for being part of another great season of Sherwood baseball!

Sherwood Junior Baseball

Sherwood Junior Baseball will be holding its Annual Elections on Wednesday, October 1, from 7:00–8:30 PM at the Sherwood Middle School Performing Arts Center. This is an essential opportunity for our community to come together, shape the future of our program, and ensure we continue to provide the best possible experience for our players.

Over the summer, the Board has worked diligently to reorganize and restructure our program, aligning it with our long-term plans and strengthening our foundation. As a community-run nonprofit, Sherwood JBO exists because of dedicated volunteers like you. Without this commitment, none of what we do would be possible.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

We encourage all members of Sherwood JBO to attend, regardless of whether you are interested in joining the Board. Membership is open to any family that has participated in Sherwood JBO in previous years, across both our recreational and JBO divisions. The elections are a vote of the membership, and your voice and presence truly matter.

POSITIONS UP FOR ELECTION

This year, a significant number of positions are open, including those held by incumbents seeking re-election and new roles created through reorganization. These positions are spread across three levels of our board:

• Executive Leadership Board

  • President

    • Nominee: Rick Dooley-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

  • Treasurer

    • Nominee: Aaron Rudis-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

  • Secretary

    • Nominee: Stacy Jepson-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

• Voting Board

  • JBO Director

    • Nominee: Kevin Mills

    • Nominations open

  • Recreation Program Director

    • Nominee: Matt Shaylor

    • Nominee: Shannon Ellingson

    • Nominations open

  • Facility & Operations Director

    • Nominee: Rich Anderson

    • Nominations open

  • Registrar

    • Nominee: Stephanie Dooley-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

  • Revenue Director

    • Nominee: Derrick Kitts

    • Nominations open

• Non-Voting Advisory Board

  • Seniors Coordinator

    Nominee: Eric Clark

  • Nominations open

  • Junior Coordinator

    • Nominations open

  • Minor Coordinator

    • Nominee: Kellen Raab-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

  • Futures Coordinator

    • Nominations open

  • Rookies Coordinator

    • Nominee: Chris Brown

    • Nominations open

  • T-Ball Coordinator

    • Nominee: Natalia Kay-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

  • Seniors Field Coordinator

    • Nominee: Curtis Clark

    • Nominations open

  • Minor/Junior Field Coordinator

    • Nominations open

  • Recreation Field Coordinator

    • Nominations open

  • Field & Umpire Scheduling Coordinator

    • Nominee: Ryan Henderson-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

  • Equipment & Safety Coordinator

    • Nominee: Robby Bailey-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

  • Apparel Coordinator

    • Nominee: Olivia Gutierrez-Incumbent

    • Nominations open

  • Social & Website Coordinator

    • Nominee: Cheyanne Groves

    • Nominee: Carlee Bolthouse

    • Nominations open

  • Volunteer Coordinator

    • Nominee: Andreas Achhammer

    • Nominations open

  • Tournament Coordinator

    • Nominations open

  • Concessions Coordinator

    • Nominations open

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

If you are interested in serving or nominating someone for a position, please complete the nomination form https://forms.gle/djDf5cWE86qraJv27. We will follow up directly with the individuals named to confirm their nominations.

This is your chance to play an active role in the success of Sherwood JBO. By stepping into a leadership or coordinator role, you not only support the program today but also help secure its future for hundreds of players in our community.

On behalf of the entire Board, thank you for your continued support of Sherwood JBO. We look forward to seeing many of you on October 1.

We’re excited to announce that registration for Fall Ball is now open, but this season will look a little different.

Due to limited volunteer resources, we will not be hosting Fall Ball in Sherwood this year. Instead, we’re exploring opportunities to participate in neighboring programs, including Reedville, Woodburn, Keizer, or Portland.

To help guide our final decision, we’re asking families to register with a refundable $50 deposit. This secures your interest and helps us gather input. If the direction we choose doesn’t work for your family, your deposit will be fully refunded.

Fall Ball Overview:

• Grades: Incoming 3rd through 8th only

• Season: Guaranteed 6 weeks of games, with 2 weeks reserved for rainout makeups

• Game Format: Weekly Sunday games, with the possibility of doubleheaders

• Optional Practices: Held during the week for continued development

• Multi-Sport Friendly: Players with other Fall sports (football, soccer, etc.) are welcome — Fall Ball is flexible and supportive of other commitments

• Cost: No more than $200 per player

• New Families & Incoming 3rd Graders: Must purchase a jersey and hat for an additional $75

Our Goals for Fall Ball:

• Continue developing skills while the weather is good

• Focus on individual and team development, not championships

Please be sure to read through the registration details thoroughly so you can make the best choice for your player(s): SherwoodJuniorBaseball.com

While this season takes us outside of Sherwood, we hope to bring Fall Ball back home in future years, as it's an incredible tool for fundraising, community building, and continued growth for our players and program.

Thank you for your support, flexibility, and commitment to Sherwood Baseball. Let’s make it a great Fall—wherever we play.

Since its inception, the SJBO Umpire Program has been built from the ground up, offering opportunities for young officials to grow, develop, and play a critical role in our league. It has been an honor to create and oversee this program, and I am incredibly proud of the umpires who have stepped up to serve our baseball community.

As we continue to evolve, SJBO will be transitioning our umpire program to NYBUA (Northwest Youth Baseball Umpires Association), which will be the vendor we’ll be utilizing this season for all SJBO league games and invitational tournaments. Many of you may have already heard about this shift. While it’s bittersweet, it is a necessary step to ensure the sustainability and growth of the program beyond what I can manage personally.

I truly appreciate the calls/texts and concerns from some of you about SJBO no longer running the umpire program internally. Please know that this decision was not made lightly. Ultimately, we were unable to secure a volunteer to manage the transition, which led us to this necessary change.

With this transition, all umpires—both returning and new—will now need to register through NYBUA. To help with this process, we are hosting an Informational Night on Sunday at 6 PM. During this session, representatives from NYBUA will walk through everything you need to know about training, game assignments, and next steps for getting involved.

I strongly encourage all current and aspiring umpires to attend. This is an exciting opportunity to take your umpiring experience to the next level while continuing to serve our community.

Thank you for your dedication, and I look forward to seeing many of you on Sunday!

Meeting Details:
Date: Sunday, 6 PM
Zoom Link: Join the Informational Meeting

Best regards,

Rick Dooley

BREAKING NEWS: On December 22, 2023, Junior Baseball of Oregon-Sherwood (SJBO) released the following statement: SJBO Press Release (12.22.23)

Questions can be directed to the Sherwood Police Department per the release details.

The SJBO Board of Directors appreciate the community's continued support as we work diligently to provide transparency to the community with our eyes firmly set on providing the youth of Sherwood a safe and fun environment for baseball.