KWBA Bulldogs - Weather Status

New weather website

2011-01-01T08:21:00.001-06:00

Welcome to 2011!

KWBA's weather blog in 2010 was an improvement over the old phone system, but we heard from many of you that the email updates did not always come in a timely fashion. We could not remedy this on the current blog (the one you're reading now), but we have a different provider now and email notifications will be immediate this year!

Please head to our new weather blog: http://kwbaweather.wordpress.com/

Sign up to be a subscriber on our new blog and you'll receive full text emails from the blog within seconds of a new post being published. This will be much more efficient and helpful, we believe.

In the meantime, registration for spring house league 2011 is now open. Go to kwba.org to register or find out more.

2010-09-11T08:53:00.001-05:00

All games at Northfield are cancelled today

2010-07-24T08:15:00.001-05:00

All morning games at Northfield on hold. Will determine if fields can be made playable later.

2010-06-27T11:10:00.002-05:00

All Stallion and Pinto League games for Sunday June 27th have been cancelled due to flooding and standing water on fields and likelihood of more rain.

We will attempt to reschedule 6/27/10 games after the 4th of July Holiday weekend. Team coaches will be in contact with you regarding this issue.

2010-06-27T09:33:00.001-05:00

Sunday tournament update - all games are under delay right now. Stay tuned.

2010-06-26T08:25:00.001-05:00

Tournament Saturday update - all 9's and 10's game are pushed back one hour, except for the 8;30 game at Pee Wee.

Thursday update

2010-06-24T15:19:00.001-05:00

All fields are ready to go.

Wednesday, June 23

2010-06-23T16:03:00.002-05:00

For Wednesday: Northfield 1 is out, Northfield 2 is OK. All Winnetka fields are unplayable.

Stallion Summer League cancelled for today (6/23)

2010-06-23T14:19:00.000-05:00

Due to standing water on the fields, Stallion Summer house league activities are cancelled for today, Wednesday, June 23rd. We are working with the park district to schedule a makeup date and we will let you know as soon as we have one.

2010-06-20T12:44:00.003-05:00

Atn Pinto League Parents & Players: All fields are go to go - Play Ball. There are isolated thunder storms in the area but hopefully the weather will hold.

Please remember, a number of field changes were made this week and there will be 2 games played on the fields between Skokie School and Washburne instead of the Winnetka Playfields which are being used for a girls softball tournment.

Bulldog Camp for Friday

2010-06-18T06:14:00.002-05:00

Camp is on today!

Summer Stallion League - Wed 6/16 Update

2010-06-16T15:03:00.001-05:00

As of 3p, we are a "GO" for today's session. See you out at the fields.

Bulldog Travel Camp cancelled for Wednesday

2010-06-16T07:19:00.002-05:00

I wish I had better news, but as of 6:30, there is still standing water on the diamonds so we are unable to have camp this morning. I will be talking with the Park District today to find out our options and devise a make-up plan; I will share the "next steps" when I have that information and the coaches look forward to seeing the boys tomorrow at our regularly scheduled times.

Best, Chris

Summer Stallion League

2010-06-14T15:00:00.003-05:00

We are good to go for today's session. Please have your kids at the diamond in the Northeast section of the playfield (closest to Skokie School) by 4:00p.

Camp is on for Monday!

2010-06-14T06:16:00.002-05:00

Despite all of last night's rain, Bulldog Summer Travel camp is on! 9's and 11's should be at Winnetka 5 at 8:30. 10's and 12's start at 10:30.

Pinto Games Are On - Play Ball

2010-06-13T12:50:00.002-05:00

Attn all Pinto League Players - The weather is still holding and all games will proceed as scheduled. If rain comes in from this time 12:50 PM forward it will need be up to the coaches to determine if play needs to be suspended. Please remember, if the Thorn Guard lightning alarm sounds you must suspend play immediately and leave the fields. Hopefully the rain will hold off until later today.

2010-06-13T11:48:00.000-05:00

Attn Pinto League: As of 11:45 AM Sunday June 13th, all games are on and will be played as scheduled. Hopefully, the weather will hold. A final weather posting will be made at 12:45 but it looks like we are a go.

Pinto update for Sunday

2010-06-13T11:40:00.002-05:00

ATN PINTO LEAGUE: As of 11:30 AM Sunday June 13th all Pinto baseball games are a go. The weather doesn't look great, but hopefully the rain will hold off. Please check the weather blog at 12:45 PM for the final weather posting.....

Saturday update

2010-06-12T13:12:00.001-05:00

Pee Wee championship game will now be played Sunday at 3:00 pm, at Northfield 1.
Pony Blue championship game will now be played Sunday at 9:00 am, at Northfield 2.

2010-06-08T19:26:00.001-05:00

All games are cancelled today due to the fact it has rained all day. Sorry for the delay

Bronco/Mustang update

2010-06-08T15:55:00.001-05:00

The rained out games from today, June 8, will move forward one day - same times and locations, except for Winnetka 4. The game on Winnetka 4 will start at 4:45 pm, because there will be a hard stop at 6:55 p.m. due to softball. No exceptions on the end time.

All games rained out

2010-06-08T15:33:00.002-05:00

All games are off for today. Pee Wee schedule moves forward one day with no changes, except the game scheduled for Winnetka 3 (Red Sox vs. Mets) will now start at 4:45 or 5:00. Coaches will confirm with their teams. Bronco/Mustang update will be posted soon.

Winnetka #3 update

2010-05-22T12:02:00.001-05:00

The field is playable, so games scheduled for 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm will be on, as planned. Makeups for the 9:00 and 11:30 games will be decided on within the next 24 hours.

Saturday updates

2010-05-22T08:37:00.000-05:00

Pee Wee games scheduled for 9:00 am and 11:30 am at Winnetka 3 (Giants vs. Angels; Indians vs. White Sox) will not be played this morning due to field conditions.

The 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm games scheduled for Winnetka 3 have not been decided yet. Please check back to the weather blog for further information.

NORTHFIELD (Bronco/Mustang and Pony teams): The Middlefork School Family Fair is this Saturday, May 22. Due to the fair, parking will be limited but available across the street at NF Community Church, along with the paver spots along Wagner Road in the back of the park. Please plan ahead accordingly.

2010-05-21T15:42:00.001-05:00

Winnetka 3 and 4 are unplayable today

Saturday update for Bronco/Mustang

2010-05-15T08:07:00.002-05:00

Northfield 3 games are NOT cancelled. The 11:30 and 2:00 games will now be played at Townley. We are trying to find a diamond for the 9:00 am game to be played on, later this afternoon.

NEW: The 9:00 am game scheduled at Northfield #3 will now be played at 4:30 p.m. at Winnetka #5.

2010-05-15T07:34:00.001-05:00

Northfield 3 & 4 games are cancelled - fields are still under water. All other KWBA games are on as scheduled

2010-05-14T14:37:00.001-05:00

Kenilworth fields are open and playable

2010-05-14T14:20:00.001-05:00

Northfield 1&2 are open.
Game at Northfield 3 Rivercats vs Bulls moved to Winnetka 1
All fields at Winnetka except for 4 are open

2010-05-14T10:26:00.001-05:00

As of this morning Northfield fields 3 and 4 are closed as they are under water. We are trying to possibly move the games to another location. So please check back. We will update on the other fields this afternoon after Mother Nature and the sun hopefully dry up the fields. Stay tuned

2010-05-13T10:37:00.001-05:00

All games and practices are cancelled today

2010-05-12T16:45:00.001-05:00

Wednesday games are still on. It is 4:45 and there has been no rain. Fields are open and if weather moves into the area in next 45 minutes it will become a game time decision

2010-05-11T13:42:00.001-05:00

All baseball games are cancelled today Tuesday May 11th

2010-05-08T07:40:00.001-05:00

Winnetka and Northfield fields are both playable on this cold and windy day. Play Ball!!

2010-05-07T15:13:00.001-05:00

Winnetka fields are playable, but very wet. If we get anymore rain it will be up to the coaches at game time. Thanks.

2010-05-07T13:42:00.001-05:00

All Northfield games are cancelled for Friday

Townley field is closed.
Pee wee is open

Will update Winnetka when we are notified

Pinto/Stallion update

2010-05-02T11:12:00.000-05:00

Northfield #1 games are cancelled due to standing water.

Winnetka 1,2,3,4 field are playable. some fields have significant standing water around the dugouts and stands that should be avoided.

Kenilworth Pee Wee field is playable.

Kenilworth North field is playable at home, the mound and base paths. there is significant standing water behind 3rd base that should be avoided.

2010-05-02T09:40:00.001-05:00

Pee-Wee Northfield 1 Field closed today. Have a great day.

2010-04-25T15:08:00.000-05:00

Pinto 3:00 Games: Most 1:30 games were started and then called due to rain and poor conditions. Kenilworth PeeWee field is still playable but you may want to consider calling the game due to poor weather conditions - it is up to the coaches......

Andy, Scott and Bob

2010-04-25T12:14:00.000-05:00

Pinto League Games Are Still On!!!!

As of noon today (Sunday), we are still on for our Pinto games. Obviously, we are just hanging on and some rain may roll in. Please note, it is cold today so you might want consider a jacket for your child.

Important: Please make sure a parent stays at the game today. There is a chance we could begin play and then run into some rain. If we run into rain during the game, we will need to suspend play. Everyone would then need to leave the fields for home. e.g. game starts at 1:30 and rain starts at 1:45 suspending play - your child then needs to leave the field at 1:45 not 3:00.

Thanks,

Andy, Scott and Bob
Pinto Commissioners

10-year-old tryouts will be OUTDOORS

2010-04-25T10:12:00.001-05:00

Today's second day of 10-year-old travel tryouts will be held outside, rain or shine. We find it is critical to be able to see players perform outdoors, on a true baseball diamond, in order to properly gauge their abilities.

IMPORTANT INFO:
-Be sure to have your child arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled slot time. That means the first shift (M-Z) should be there no later than 1:15 and the second shift (A-L) no later than 2:45.
-The tryouts will be based at diamond #5 at the Winnetka fields.
-Every child should be dressed appropriately for playing in the possible rain.
-Every child should be wearing a protective cup.

Thanks,
KWBA Bulldog Travel Committee

2010-04-25T09:52:00.000-05:00

Pinto League - Play Ball! As of 10:00 AM all Pinto League games are on. If we get any rain, please be sure to check back to the weather blog. Hopefully the rain will hold off this afternoon.

We will hope to see you out on the fields today,

Andy Morgan
Scott Hallermann
Bob Henner

KWBA Stallion Update for April 25th

2010-04-25T09:17:00.000-05:00

As of 9:00a, all Stallion League games for 12:00p today (April 25th) are ON! The fields are in good shape. I will update if conditions change.

10-year-old tryouts moved INDOORS for Saturday

2010-04-24T09:17:00.000-05:00

Due to the forecast, tryouts for 10-year-old Bulldog Travel teams will move indoors to the Strike Zone facility, 2025 Johns Drive, in Glenview.

Tryout time slots have not changed: 4:30-5:45 p.m. (last names M-Z) and 6:00-7:15 p.m. (last names A-L)

Walk-up registrations are welcome today at the Strike Zone.

Please head to the Bulldog Travel page for more information, including changes to time slots due to the weather. Decisions on Sunday will be made no later than 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

Saturday morning field updates

2010-04-24T07:53:00.001-05:00

As of 8:00 am. All games at Northfield 1 & 3 are on as well as Winnetka 3 & 4. Pony fields at Northfield are cancelled. Will update all other fields when information is available

Stallion Game Schedule for April 25, 2010

2010-04-23T17:23:00.000-05:00

Attention Stallion Players & Parents:

Given the rainy forecast, please consult the KWBA Weather Status Blog prior to this Sunday's games. Any decision to postpone the games will be made by 11:00am.

Thank you,

Jim Robinson
Stallion League Commissioner

2010-04-23T16:40:00.001-05:00

Games on friday are still on. Decisions will be made at field based upon weather and field conditions.

2010-04-20T19:23:00.000-05:00

Attention Pinto Baseballer Players & Parents:

Weather posting will be made by 12:00 Noon on Sundays prior to all Pinto games. Please be sure to check the KWBA weather blog prior to all games.

Thank you,

Scott Hallermann, Bob Henner & Andy Morgan
Pinto League Commissioners

Attention Pee Wee teams

2010-04-12T17:52:00.000-05:00

This is just a reminder that this week's Pee Wee practices at Northfield are being run by John Fix of the Strike Zone. Should weather make fields unusable, the teams assigned to Northfield this week will have their practices moved indoors to the Northfield Strike Zone facilities (287 Northfield Rd, right behind Dominicks).

Reminder about weather hotline protocols

2010-04-10T08:02:00.000-05:00

Good morning, everyone. The sun is shining and fields look like they're in good shape for today.

However, we want you to remember the way KWBA policy works. We follow a "no news is good news" policy. So, in general, we will not update this weather blog if field conditions are good. We will only use this blog to notify you of closures and delays.

On weekdays, we post by 3:30 p.m.
On Saturdays, with three sets of game times, postings may vary. If 9:00 a.m. games are impacted, we'll try to get the blog updated between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m.
On Sundays, with the first games at noon, posts should be up by mid-morning.

Thanks!

2010-04-08T15:08:00.001-05:00

All outdoor practices are cancelled

2010-04-07T14:23:00.001-05:00

Wednesday April 7th. All outdoor practices are cancelled due to wet field conditions

2010-04-06T15:04:00.001-05:00

All baseball practices are cancelled for Tuesday April 6

2010-04-05T18:02:00.001-05:00

Northfield Park District Update: #2 and #3 are ok, a little moist but should be fine for practice. We worked hard on #1 and it may dry out by 5pm but if you can have the coaches use their judgment there that would be best, outfield is ok if nothing else. I left a rake inside the dugout of #1 just in case.

Welcome to the 2010 KWBA Baseball Season

2010-03-24T18:11:00.000-05:00

This webpage will be your source for daily weather information, as it relates to KWBA baseball. This new blog will replace the current phone system. Be sure to bookmark this page! There will also be a link to this page on the homepage of the KWBA website: www.kwba.org

In the past, our weather coordinators and commissioners often waited until all the information was gathered from each park district (Kenilworth, Winnetka and Northfield) before updating the weather hotline. Now, with this blog, information will be posted as soon as it is available. This should make everyone's lives easier.

To further help out, we encourage you to subscribe to this blog, using the box on the right. You will receive a daily email, some time between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m., keeping you informed about the day's field availability.

Thanks!
David Wartik
KWBA Webmaster

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