BASEBALL FOR SATURDAY MARCH 31

Its hard to believe we're already at the week before Semana Santa and the last week of baseball before we take a week off. The season is coming along nicely I reckon.

- First a few thanks: Thanks to everyone for not eating anywhere outside the baseball seating area. Its very important that we continue to keep the area clean. Thanks to the coaches and parents helping out with keeping the competition at a friendly level. And a big THANKS to Roland for helping with the umpiring duties.

- We're going to raise the bar a little on the field going forward. This means in Coach Pitch we'll stick to the pitch count of 7 hitable pitches per batter, and no physically 'helping' the runners as they round the bases. In Machine Pitch we're going to increase the pitch speed a little. It will mean a few less hits and runs for a while but no doubt the kids will adapt quickly and raise their game to a new level.

- Lastly I know this is Semana Santa and many of you will be traveling. Those that are around please don't forget that there is baseball this Saturday the 31st. If you're playing in the 2nd or 3rd games for your level you may want to come out early (or stay later) just in case the earlier/later game doesn't have enough players. And on that note here's the schedule...

10:00 Tee Ball Angels vs Braves

10:00 Coach Pitch Mets vs Reds

11:00 Coach Pitch Mariners vs Yankees

12:30 Coach Pitch Orioles vs Blue Jays

14:00 Machine Pitch Marlins vs Rockies

15:30 Machine Pitch Nationals vs Rangers

17:00 Senior Kid Pitch Padres vs Diamondbacks

And thats it. Hope to see as many people as possible this Saturday...

BASEBALL FOR SATURDAY MARCH 24

Hi Everyone- Just a couple points for this week.

- Those games last week were fantastic. The plays the coach pitch kids are making this early in the season are amazing. At the Machine Pitch level who would have thought that both games could end in 11-11 ties. If you play late you might want to consider coming out early to watch the younger kids play, If you play early you should definitely hang around to watch the older kids...

- There is baseball this Saturday March 24 and also March 31. There is no baseball Saturday April 7. I know the 31st is the start of Semana Santa. Even if we have a light turnout its better than no turn out for those of us not traveling. So please plan on coming if you're here.

- Its been a little cold and rainy so far this week. The forecast looks like its going to turn for the better, but if there is any doubt on Saturday morning please call your coach or myself.

And with no further delay here's the schedule for this week:

10:00 Tee Ball Angels vs Braves

10:00 Coach Pitch Jays vs Mariners

11:00 Coach Pitch Orioles vs Mets

12:30 Coach Pitch Yankees vs Reds

14:00 Machine Pitch Rockies vs Nationals

15:30 Machine Pitch Rangers vs Marlins

17:00 Senior Kid Diamondbacks vs Padres

See you all Saturday....

BASEBALL FOR SATURDAY MARCH 17

Hi All

- Our season is off to a good start. We have good competitive balance across all levels with all the teams, so we have the makings for a good season going forward.

- Hopefully everyone has their uniforms and is receiving weekly emails from the coaches (except for tee ball).

- Now that we have the first couple weeks under our belts we'll be moving forward with more proper baseball. This means that we'll be looking for a bit more position discipline and applying the the rules of the game more closely. Please understand that the all the coaches are out there doing the best they can in order facilitate the league and what we're trying to accomplish. That being to learn good sportsmanship, good baseball fundamentals, and have a little fun in a pleasant environment.

And here's the schedule for this Saturday

10:00 Tee ball Angels vs Braves

10:00 Coach Pitch Yankees vs Mets

11:00 Coach Pitch Jays vs Reds

12:30 Coach Pitch Mariners vs Orioles

14:00 Machine Pitch Nationals vs Marlins

15:30 Machine Pitch Rangers vs Rockies

17:00 Senior Kid Pitch Padres vs Diamondbacks

Hope to see you all this Saturday...

BASEBALL FOR SATURDAY MARCH 10

Here's the schedule for week 2
10:00-11:00 Tee Ball Braves vs Angels
10:00-11:00 Coach Pitch Reds vs Orioles
11:00-12:15 Coach Pitch Mets vs Mariners
12:30-13:45 Coach Pitch Blue Jays vs Yankees
14:00-15:15 Machine Pitch Rangers vs Nationals
15:30-16:45 Machine Pitch Rockies vs Marlins
17:00-18:30 Senior Kid Diamondbacks vs Padres

Please arrive early allowing plenty of time to get warmed up and practice.

Lets hope the nice weather holds. See you all Saturday.

WEEK 1 THOUGHTS

- The first week went pretty well. The teams look pretty balanced so we should have a good season ahead of us.
- I'm very pleased with the turnout this year. We have full teams at every level. There are about 50 more kids than last year, and we have 2 additional teams at the Coach Pitch level.
- Thanks everyone for the collaboration in following the no food or drink on the track or field area.
- I'll post the schedule for week 2 in a couple days....