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17 January 2012

MAKE-UP EVALUATIONS/TRYOUTS INFORMATION

Make-Up Evaluations/Tryouts are scheduled for Saturday, January 21 at Mission Hill Middle School. Even though you are already registered for the season please arrive 30 minutes early to register for the evaluations/tryouts. Players will be provided with numbers for the front and back of their shirts and will be photographed to help coaches remember them. We need time to get this done before the evaluations/tryouts begin!

What will players do? Each player will warm-up by throwing to another player for a few minutes, get 3 swings of the bat at balls pitched by a pitching machine, run from home to 2nd base, field 3 infield ground balls at shortstop and throw those balls to a 1st baseman, catch 3 fly balls in the outfield and throw those balls from the outfield to the infield.

Players need to bring their glove and cleats. They should also bring a bat and helmet if they have them - the league will provide if they don't.

Please arrive 20 minutes early to check in and get your number for the day.

The schedule for Saturday, January 21, is:

10:00am – 11 year-olds with last names A-L will complete their tryout/evaluations.

11:00am – 11 year-olds with last names M-Z will complete their tryouts/evaluations.

12:30pm – Make-up tryouts/evaluations for all 9-12 year-olds who did not participate last weekend, plus further safety evaluations (7 year-olds who want to play AA, etc.) for those who did not participate last weekend.

Players already on a Majors team need not attend.

9 year-olds who have not played AA and want to play AA this year need not attend.

PLEASE NOTE: Weather forecasts predict rain for Saturday. We are really hoping to get these tryouts/evaluations done, however, we may need your flexibility again due to "rain delays."

Safety Evaluations

With the switch to move many 9-year-olds to AAA Division this year, some people have asked about the factors that would keep a 9-year-old in AA Division for a second year. If there is a “play down” request, the Safety Officer will recommend keeping a 9-year-old in the AA Division if he or she cannot consistently catch a hard-thrown ball, such that he or she would be at risk of injury in a game situation.

What Happens Next?

After the evaluations and tryouts are all concluded, the Safety Officer will approve or deny the playing down/up requests and work with the Player Agents to ensure that every player is put into the appropriate division. The Majors draft will occur on January 31, 2012. The AAA draft will occur on February 2, 2012. The AA teams will be made by the AA Representative on or before February 12, 2012. You will receive a call from your coach following team formation, and practices will start shortly thereafter. Opening Day is March 10, 2012. This will also be “Picture Day.”

7 January 2012

REGISTRATION AT EVALUATIONS/TRYOUTS

Players can still be registered at evaluations/tryouts on Saturday, January 14, at Mission Hill Middle School. Players can also be registered online.

Here's what you need to bring for registration:

1) Proof of residency: Current PG&E or utility bill, property tax bill, driver’s license, etc.

2) Proof of age: Copy of “Official” or “Certified” birth certificate (not a hospital version). Please note: This is required for ALL players whether you provided one in the past or not - no exceptions.

3) Medical (including last tetanus shot) and health insurance information.

4) Payment for Little League fees: Cash or check payable to “Santa Cruz Little League.”

Fees: 1st child - $160; Siblings - $135; T-Ball - $135. Scholarships are available: Call 421-2753 or see the Scholarship Coordinator at Registration.

18 December 2011

BASEBALL CAMP

Winter Baseball Camps, hosted by Santa Cruz Natives: Tyler LaTorre (AAA Catcher for SF Giants), Bobby Crocker (A Outfielder for Oakland A’s), Kevin Eichhorn (A Pitcher for Detroit Tigers)

All Camps include the following areas: Pitching, Hitting, Fielding, Base Running.

Over the course of their professional careers, Tyler, Bobby and Kevin have acquired an infinite amount of baseball knowledge and wish to bestow it on the next generation of Baseball Players. For scheduling, camp outlines, and all other inquiries, please contact Tyler LaTorre at 831‐239‐1758 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

(Please note that SCLL posts camp information as a public service and does not in any way endorse or advocate this or any other non-SCLL camp.)

13 December 2011

ONLINE REGISTRATION UP AND RUNNING... No, REALLY!!!

Well, the SCLL has finally made its debut in the third millenium by unveiling our online registration! Who'd a thunk?! Give it a try and let us know what you think (really). Please note that you still need to provide documentation (see Registration and Evaluation Dates, below) and that the documentation can be emailed via the registration site or mailed to the PO Box listed on this site (and, hopefully, on the registration site). Without all necessary documentation, players will not be permitted to play.

17 November 2011

MANAGER/COACH INTEREST FORM

Thinking of volunteering to be a manager or coach for your son or daughter's team this coming season? We encourage you to do so! It's a fantastic way to spend time with your kid(s) and a way to really make a meaningful contribution to the community. Managers and coaches are needed in every division - Rookie through Majors. Download and complete the Interest Form and send it to our PO Box.

23 October 2011

JOIN OUR NEW EMAIL LIST!

Send an email to our new email address ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and stay up-to-date on the latest information from Santa Cruz Little League.