Monday, January 30, 2012

Quote of the week.

Tommy Lasorda once said - "There are 3 types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened."

Friday, January 20, 2012

Pitch, Hit and Run Competition Fredericksburg Area

 


Hosted by: Fredericksburg Junior Legion in Collaboration with Northern Lebanon Little League, Jonestown and Fredericksburg County Ball Programs.

Saturday May 5 2012

Registration:        3-3:30pm preferred will take you if by 8.
Competition:       4PM – 8:00 PM
Age Group Times
4pm13 -14  Legion Age
5PM  11-12 year old -  Majors
6 pm9-10 year olds Minors
7 PM7-8 year olds Rookies. Tee Ball see below
While there is no further contest for Tee ball age youth we welcome them to attend during the rookie session to earn some local awards.
Questions:            Contact Del Voight , 717.821.0699, delvoight@gmail.com

Purpose

PITCH, HIT & RUN is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the "FUN" element of baseball competition. Participants will compete in three important aspects of baseball: pitching, hitting & running.
Participants
The four age groups are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 with boys and girls competing together (age is determined as of July 17, 2012).
Structure
PITCH, HIT & RUN Youngsters may advance through four levels of competition – Local, Sectional, Team Championship (Target Field) and National Finals (2012 MLB All-Star Game).
Eligibility
·         The competition is FREE for all participants.
·         All boys and girls, ages 7-14, are welcome to participate.
·         All participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate or baptismal record for age verification when asked. Failure to provide proof of age may result in disqualification.
·         All participants must sign a registration/waiver form.
Objectives
Pitch - The PITCH portion of the program will test how accurately a competitor can throw strikes from 45 feet to a designated "Strike Zone" target.
Hit - The HIT portion of the program will test a competitor's ability to hit a baseball from a stationary tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight-away centerfield. Hits will be measured for distance and accuracy.
Run - The RUN portion of the program will measure a competitor's speed

Thursday, January 19, 2012

2012 Winter Pre Legion work outs at the Fredericksburg Felty Shed

Workouts will begin On Monday Feb 13th from 6-7 and 715-8pm at at the Felty Work Out center at the Legion Field.  We will also have some gym time yet to be determined. Please send me a note delvoight@gmail.com if you would like to attend two days  a week. Here is the coach times for the sub teams.  Sub teams Mon=Thursday weekdays

Fredericksburg American Junior Legion Post 915 Baseball Call Outs

Goal: To assemble a competitive team that seeks to offer extended play for Junior High Youth in the Fredericksburg Area. See post http://fredericksburgjlegion.blogspot.com/2011/01/junior-legion-eligibility.html to see if you are eligible.
Schedule
Call Outs:  Saturday March 10, 2012 1 pm Fredericksburg Legion Field Cuts will be made by March 15th max team allowance of 18 players.

Game Schedule:

Tentatively May 11,2012

Games 2-3 times per week from mid May to Late July.

Tournament Memorial Day Weekend.

 

Program :____ FY 2012 16-U (2013-14 Grads)  13-15 year olds  that live within the confines of the  Fredericksburg Geography.

PLAYERS EMAIL ADDRESS:_______________________________
PARENTS NAME:________________________________________
PARENTS EMAIL ADDRESS:_______________________________
ADDRESS:______________________________________________
CITY:___________________STATE:______ ZIP:_______________
Cell PHONE: (________) ________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL:__________________________________________
BAT:______ THROW:_______ HEIGHT:_______ WEIGHT:_______
BIRTHDATE:____________ GRADUATION YEAR:_________

WAIVER/RELEASE FORM PARTICIPANTS NAME:________________________________________ I understand that a baseball tryout is an athletic activity. As an athletic activity, the above named participant is responsible for all health risks associated with the activity. I, the undersigned, release the Fredericksburg Legion from any and all liabilities concerning this activity and the athletic activities that will take place therein.
Finally, I/we agree that in the event of illness or injury to my son/daughter during a Legion  baseball practice or tryout, I/we hereby give consent for the performance of such diagnostic, medical and/or surgical treatment on my child as may be deemed medically necessary in order to assure the safety of my child.
_______________________________ ___________________
SIGNATURE PARENT/GUARDIAN DATE

FAMILY PHYSICIAN & PHONE NUMBER: _______________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: ____________________________________
MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS: ____________________________________

Working Budget
16-U Tentative Team Budget Player registration Fee: $100.00 redeemed at the end of the season upon equipment turn in)plus fund raising activity. Monies due upon selection of team.
Income:
Player Registration Fees (18 @  cost $150.00 tentatively no cost Ladies Auxiliary to front much of the costs outlined below) .........................................................$2700

Expenses:
Tournament Entry Fee ................................................................................................$900.00
League Fee ................................................................................................................$350.00

League Umpires ........................................................................................................$1000.00
Hats ...........................................................................................................................$210.00
T-Shirts (2 per player) ...............................................................................................$350.00
Socks ...........................................................................................................................$56.00
Belts ............................................................................................................................$56.00
Manning Pants ................................................................................................................$540.00
Bats ...........................................................................................................................$200.00
Misc. Equipment (Buckets/Balls/Pine Tar/Practice Facility/Etc.) ............................       $300.00 Other Field and electric costs                                                                         $1400

Total Expenses ....................................................................................................     $5012
Please note: A fund raising event will be held to complete the costs of the program