FACILITY "CLOSINGS" - MAY
SUNDAY (MAY 26)
MONDAY (MAY 27)
MAY LESSONS
(PITCHING, HITTING, CATCHING, FIELDING, THROWING)
BASEBALL LESSONS
Go to "lessons" on homepage & click on "baseball lessons"
Instructor: George Washington (Hitting, Fielding)
Mondays - 3 Total Lessons (May 6, 13, 20) - FULL
Tuesdays - 4 Total Lessons (May 7, 14, 21, 28) - FULL
Wednesdays - 5 Total Lessons (May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) - FULL
Thursdays - 5 Total Lessons (May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 ) - 2 openings
Instructor: Steve Speciale (Pitching)
Tuesdays - 4 Total Lessons (May 7, 14, 21, 28) - 1 opening
Wednesdays - 4 Total Lessons (May 1, 8, 15, 22) - FULL
Instructor: Nick Acosta (Hitting, Fielding, Throwing)
Wednesdays - 5 Total Lessons (May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) - FULL
FASTPITCH LESSONS - MAY
Go to "lessons" on homepage & click on "softball lessons"
Instructor: Lauren Lightfoot (Hitting, Fielding)
Wednesdays - 4 Total Lessons (May 1, 8, 15, 22) - 3 openings
Instructor: Jenny Hess (Pitching, Throwing, Hitting)
Mondays - 3 Total Lessons (May 6, 13, 20) - FULL
Instructor: Bethany Vinson (Pitching, Throwing, Hitting)
Mondays - 3 Total Lessons (May 6, 13, 20) - 1 opening
For Registration or Information about lessons please contact us at 256-355-8253 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Please provide your contact information (name, email, cell #, work #, home #), address, player's name, player's age, and the class desired (day/time).
NOW AVAILABLE – Come and swing the new 2013 CF5, Voodoo, Vendetta, M2M, Vexxum, or Pro-Maple wood bats at North AL’s "ONLY" DeMarini Demo House.
The demo time in the cage is free and the bats are waiting. Just stop by and start hitting.
You can swing the latest in the DeMarini arsenal – including our newest 2013 BBCOR models. See how they feel in your hands, pounding a real baseball. Find the one that’s perfect for your size and hitting style. Your time in the cage is on us.
If you are playing College/High School/Middle School sanctioned ball in 2013, you will have to have a BBCOR certified bat. We have a good selection of "drop 3's" on the demo rack for you to try out.
So, come by and check out all the new 2013 DeMarini basts and take a few swings with them before you buy one.
CAGE AVAILABILITY - how to check online
go to ball menu (located on top right side of home page)
"click" on Cage Availability and follow steps outlined
HAVE YOUR TEAM TRYOUTS (Baseball / Softball) @ GRIP N RIP !!
Let us host your travel ball team tryouts at our facility where you
can do it all (hitting, pitching, field, throwing) without having to
worry about the weather. For more information or to reserve your
spot please contact us at 256-355-8253 or
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RULES & SAFETY
- Individuals participating in any activity do so at their own risk
- Batters MUST bring/wear helmets at all times
- Do NOT swing bat outside of cage/training area
- Gate must be closed at all times
- Do NOT stand on home plate at any time
- Only turf or tennis shoes allowed in cage/training area
- Pick up balls when finished and return to pitching machine hopper
- All activities must end and “clean up” must begin five (5) minutes before the end of your
scheduled time or session - Only one (1) batter and one (1) operator are allowed in each cage when machine is in use
- Pitching machine operator MUST stand behind safety screen
- Ask for assistance to change or program any pitching machine
- Anyone under the age of eight (8) years old must be accompanied by adult supervision
- No cell phones or texting in cage/training area
- Catchers must be in full protective gear
- Leave all equipment as you found it
- No gum, seeds, food or drink in batting cage/training area
- No tobacco or alcohol in facility
- Treat the facility with respect - leave cage/training area as you found it!
HAVE FUN!
RULES & SAFETY - Please Read Carefully!
Individuals participating in any activity do so at their own risk
Batters MUST wear helmets at all times
Do NOT swing bat outside of cage/training area
Gate must be closed at all times
Do NOT stand on home plate at any time
Only turf or tennis shoes allowed in cage/training area
Pick up balls when finished and return to pitching machine hopper
All activities must end and “clean up” must begin five (5)
minutes before the end of your scheduled time or session
Only one (1) batter and one (1) operator are allowed in each
cage when machine is in use
Pitching machine operator MUST stand behind safety screen
Ask for assistance to change or program any pitching machine
Anyone under the age of eight (8) years old must be
accompanied by adult supervision
No cell phones or texting in cage/training area
Catchers must be in full protective gear
Leave all equipment as you found it
No gum, seeds, food or drink in batting cage/training area
No tobacco or alcohol in facility
Treat the facility with respect - leave cage/training area as you
found it
HAVE FUN
!
Hours of Operation
Mon/Wed 400pm - 900pm
Tue/Thur 400pm - 800pm
Friday 400pm - 700pm
Sat Appt Only or
Sat 11am-2pm (Inclement Weather)
Sunday 200pm - 500pm
Earlier or Extended Hours Available by Special Request
Phone: 256-355-8253
Email: info@gripnrip.net
Directions to the Facility....
7055-C Greenbrier Road
Madison, AL 35756
- From I-565: Take Exit 3 (Greenbrier Rd), go north 1.0 mi on Greenbrier Rd --- facility will be on Left
- From County Line Rd: (Only 4 mi) -- Take Old Hwy 20, go 3.0 mi to 4-way stop, turn Left on to Powell Rd/Greenbrier Rd, go 1.0 mi --- facility will be on Right
- From Palmer Park: (Only 6 mi) -- Turn Left onto Palmer Rd, go 0.5 mi to County Line Rd, turn Left on County Line Rd, go 1.5 mi, turn Right onto Old Hwy 20, go 3.0 mi to 4-way stop, turn Left on to Powell Rd/Greenbrier Rd, go 1 mi --- facility on the Right
Where are we located--points of reference “to/from” GRIP N RIP facility:
- 6mi from Palmer Park
- 9mi from Liberty Middle School
- 10mi from Bob Jones High School
- 10mi from Horizon High School
- 11mi from Madison Academy
- 11mi from Decatur High School
- 13mi from Discovery Middle School
- 13mi from Austin High School
- 14mi from North Park (Morgan County)
- 16mi from Metro Kiwanis Sports Plex
- 16mi from Athens Middle School
- 16mi from Butler High School
- 17mi from East Limestone High School
- 18mi from Athens High School
- 18mi from Huntsville High School
- 20mi from the Athens Sportsplex
- 20mi from Hartselle High School
- 22mi from Phillips Park

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