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Coaches Box – March

March 24, 2014 by Morley Leave a Comment

VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 3 • MARCH 2014

Eight Great Traits of a Good Sport

As youth sports coaches, it’s easy to spot poor sportsmanship, but a good coach is always on the lookout for good sportsmanship. Here are eight traits that will teach these values through compliments and supporting a player’s contributions to the team.

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	Preparation and Confidence are Key to Batting Success

			Preparing to step into the batter’s box is as important as the confidence shown while at the plate. Studying the tendencies of a pitcher during pre-game warm-ups and while waiting to hit, puts the batter in a good mindset to be confident and aggressive when it is time to face the pitcher during the game. Check out a batting success video here

Learn How Playing Freeze Tag Can Help You Properly Apply a Tag

This month’s drill puts a spin on the childhood favorite, Freeze Tag. The Freeze Tag drill is a fast and fun way for a Minor Division player to learn how to tag a runner out. If you would like to send Little League a drill, please email: coachtips@LittleLeague.org. If your drill is featured, you will receive a “Little League Coach” tee shirt from Little League International. Click here to read more

NOTICE: Important Note about Regulation VI, Note 3 Exception

In the 2014 Official Regulations and Playing Rules, “Regulation VI Note 3 Exception” from the 2013 Official Regulations and Playing Rules was inadvertently eliminated. The note references the exception for games that are suspended with less than one (1) inning completed. The note remains in effect for 2014. In the event that the first inning is not completed, all records including pitching records, batting records, etc. shall be disregarded.

	The Little League® Tee Ball Program Measures Success by the Smile

			Coaches can use the 10-week Little League® Tee Ball program to create a fun and exciting experience for the program’s youngest players. The success of the program can be judged by counting the number of smiles on the faces of the players and their parents. Click here to read more


	Reaction Time Is Key When Fielding a Pop Up from the Catcher’s Position

			A softball catcher must combine reaction time, awareness and concentration when fielding a ball that has been popped up toward the backstop. Former UCLA great Jen Schroeder explains the proper techniques to successfully field this play in this Coaches Resource Center video. Check out a catcher’s position video here



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Big League Experience Victoria Super Clinic

March 24, 2014 by Morley Leave a Comment

2014 “VICTORIA” SUPER CLINIC

3501 Tillicum Road at Hampton Park (across from Burnside Plaza – Park at Gorge Soccer Fields) Victoria, B.C.

April 18 & 19

Head Instructor Marty Lehn, Former Canadian Olympic team coach and Milwaukee Brewers scout, invites Baseball and Softball players to come out and get prepared for the 2014 season. Join Marty and his group of high level coaches for a great weekend of drills and coaching designed to get you ready for the up and coming season. The BLE VICTORIA SUPER CLINIC has limited spacing so please do not delay in signing up today. Click here for the pdf or for further clinic information, visit: http://www.hamptonlittleleague.org or call Kim Dirk @ 250-686-9614.

Minor & Majors Assessments

February 27, 2014 by Morley Leave a Comment

Majors and Minors assessments will be held on March 2nd at Centennial Park. Please register up to 30 minutes early at the clubhouse.

9 – 10 year olds 1 – 2 pm

11 – 12 year olds 2 – 3 pm or those trying out for majors

Little League enhances residency rule for players

January 22, 2014 by Morley Leave a Comment

Important Rule Changes for the 2014 Little League^® Season

Residency and School Attendance Eligibility

In an effort to accommodate for Little Leaguers to play with their classmates, and ease the burden on parents and guardians, Little League has amended its residency requirements to allow children to play in the local league whose boundaries where they attend school is located. To verify enrollment, parents will need to bring an official school document, such as a report card or school enrollment form, confirming enrollment in the school for the current academic year, dated before October 1, 2013. Read the full text of the new rule here.

“Little League is always looking for more ways to give all children the opportunity to have the best Little League experience possible,” said Patrick Wilson, Little League Senior Vice President of Operations and Program Development. “This new rule will provide more flexibility for families to participate in the leagues that best fits their children.”

Below is a list of public schools that are physically located within this boundary. To see a virtual map click here.

Bayside Middle School Brentwood Elementary

Brentwood StrongStart Centre Deep Cove Elementary

Keating Elementary Kelset Elementary

North Saanich Middle School Parkland Secondary

SD 63 Continuing Ed SD 63 Individual Learning Centre

Sidney Elementary Sidney StrongStart Centre

Stelly’s Secondary

CSLL clinics start Jan 15th

January 2, 2014 by Morley 2 Comments

CSLL winter clinics have been set! Come out for these free clinics to shake off the cobwebs from that glove. Come to one or come to them all.

Drills will be run by CSLL coaches to help reinforce a strong foundation of baseball skills that are the keys to kids having more fun!

All clinics will be held at the Bayside Middle School Gym on the following dates/times:

Wed Jan 15, 2014 06:00PM – 07:00PM T-ball – Rookie Minors (Ages 4-9)