Spring Registration!!! - League Athletics
Issue #6
Key upcoming dates
1/20 – Spring Registration opens!
January 2017
Spring Registration!!!
2/7 – Next General Meeting at 7:30 (Polish Club) NOTE NEW DATE
CBSL is happy to announce that spring registration opened up on 1/20/17 for the 2017 season! Registration will run through the end of February and will be entirely online at www.cbsl.org. Specific information will be released shortly about evaluations for each league, but plan on the weekends of 3/4 and 3/11 for evaluations.
3/4 - Spring evaluations begin
In-person registrations for those who cannot sign-up online will take place prior to the Feb General Meeting (2/7) at 6:30.
Training and Clinics!.
Also – we are looking for parents interested in coaching and managing at all levels. Please contact the EOB if you are interested! No experience necessary! Email us at [email protected]
See page 2 for details on upcoming clinics, training sessions and various other baseball and softball opportunities! Fundraising! See page 4 for details on our 2017 fundraising activities!
Important News! Little League is updating baseball bat regulations for 2018 season. Read more at www.littleleague.org. “Like Us” on Facebook and share!
January General Meeting Notes • Fall / Winter Training and Clinics – Clinics for players/coaches are being planned and the league is soliciting input for ideas for training and clinics at this time. Please email [email protected] with any suggestions you may have. As training selections are finalized, they will be posted on our website at www.cbsl.org. • Sponsorships – We have looked at past sponsorships, pulled from BBB for lists of businesses. We are looking for help contacting businesses, or anyone who has contacts somewhere to avoid cold calling. If you are willing to help or have contacts – you can contact Chris Gould at [email protected]. • Apparel ordering is back online (see page 5) • Fundraising – many ideas discussed such as a minor concession stand at Cody Camp or at RecPlex. (basic table set-up with candy bars, water bottles, sodas). Need volunteer to look into this idea. Other fundraising ideas on Page 4. • General Meeting notes continued on page 4.
Training and Clinics SOFTBALL PITCHERS and CATCHERS!!! 1st
Our softball pitching and catching clinics have been a great success so far. We have 16 girls practicing weekly at Power in Training (PiT) in Niantic. The girls are working on Issue #6 pitching mechanics, drills for proper catching techniques, and hitting/bunting. January 2017
Training and Clinics FIRST TIME COACHING OVERVIEW & CLINIC We are always looking for coaches and managers…. Are you interested in trying it out? Not sure what is involved? Join us for an informal session where existing coaches and managers will discuss what running a team entails – answering you questions along the way. We encourage anyone interested in coaching to attend! No sign-up required. DATES and TIMES coming soon!
SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL HITTING CLINICS Working with local facilities and instructors, we are lining up “knock the rust off” sessions for both boys and girls. Likely 4 weekly sessions, broken into different age-groups, these sessions will focus on hitting techniques and proper practice regiments and would have a nominal entry fee. Please submit your interest in these sessions – we expect to have them starting by midFebruary. Please contact [email protected].
Issue #6
January 2017
UMPIRE TRAINING Issue #6
Interested in learning the basics about being an umpire? CBSL has many January opportunities for residents age 16 and older 2017 to umpire softball and baseball games. We are always looking for interested people. More detailed information to come.
Fundraising 1st Annual CBSL Raffle CBSL is launching its first ever CBSL raffle. This raffle will be run throughout the beginning of the spring season and will help fund very specific field January 2017 Issue #6 maintenance and repairs, as well as support the acquisition of various baseball and softball equipment. More details to come soon!
January Meeting Notes, continued… 2017 Manager/Coordinator Nominations –Please note, all manager candidates are required to be members in good standing to be considered. Equipment return is a component of league standing. There is no tenure as a manager – previous season managers must be re-nominated and approved by the EOB. Nominations: • Greg Vilardo – Majors • Tim Crowell – Rookie • Bob Crowell – Majors Did you know?? • Chris Gould – Majors All General Meeting • Tom Laliberte – Majors • Bill Jones – Minors notes can be found • Rob D’Atri – 9/10 Softball on the cbsl.org • Karen Belding – 7/8 Softball • Steve Lima – 13+ Softball website by selecting • Jay Belcamino – 9/10 Softball “forms” on the left• Krystina Grasso – 9/10 Softball • Jay Duckworth – 11/12 Softball hand navigation. • Casey O’Neil – Minors Coordinator (not coach) • Tim Chiaverini – Minors • Dave Koji – Rookie • Pat Walsh – Majors • Bernie Edwards – Rookie or T-ball • Bobby Schiedel – T-ball coach & coordinator • Joe Vernali – Minors • Todd Jenkins – Minors • Steve Rikowsky – T-ball • Matt Pulse – Majors • Keith Zingler – Minors • John Appleby – Majors • John Novak – Minors • Jason Henderson - Rookie
CBSL Shirts and Hoodies! August 2016
CBSL active wear! Start the season off right with cool CBSL shirts, sweats, and shorts!
Click to shop! CBSL receives a portion of the proceeds!
CBSL would like to thank all of the following businesses that have generously provided sponsorship to the league. Their support helps provide the children of Colchester with the opportunity to have fun while learning to play baseball and softball. Please visit our sponsors and let them know they are appreciated.
2016 Sponsors • The Balaban Law Firm • Ben's Auto Supply • Casey Chiropractic • Children's Dental Associates NLCPC • Colchester Dental Group • Diamond Sparkle Auto Wash • Dick's Sporting Goods • Dime Savings Bank • Desmond's Auto • Gano's Power Equipment • Goldi Locks Storage • Hathaway Financial Group • Hope Hardware • Life Long Dental Care • Dr. George Mantikas DMD, PC • Marlborough Family Practice • Minute Man Press • Noel's Supermarket Want to be a sponsor? Download our Sponsor Form or contact [email protected] or [email protected] How to contact CBSL: PO Box 114, Colchester CT 06415 www.cbsl.org www.facebook.com/colchesterbaseballsoftball
Key upcoming dates
1/20 – Spring Registration opens!
January 2017
Spring Registration!!!
2/7 – Next General Meeting at 7:30 (Polish Club) NOTE NEW DATE
CBSL is happy to announce that spring registration opened up on 1/20/17 for the 2017 season! Registration will run through the end of February and will be entirely online at www.cbsl.org. Specific information will be released shortly about evaluations for each league, but plan on the weekends of 3/4 and 3/11 for evaluations.
3/4 - Spring evaluations begin
In-person registrations for those who cannot sign-up online will take place prior to the Feb General Meeting (2/7) at 6:30.
Training and Clinics!.
Also – we are looking for parents interested in coaching and managing at all levels. Please contact the EOB if you are interested! No experience necessary! Email us at [email protected]
See page 2 for details on upcoming clinics, training sessions and various other baseball and softball opportunities! Fundraising! See page 4 for details on our 2017 fundraising activities!
Important News! Little League is updating baseball bat regulations for 2018 season. Read more at www.littleleague.org. “Like Us” on Facebook and share!
January General Meeting Notes • Fall / Winter Training and Clinics – Clinics for players/coaches are being planned and the league is soliciting input for ideas for training and clinics at this time. Please email [email protected] with any suggestions you may have. As training selections are finalized, they will be posted on our website at www.cbsl.org. • Sponsorships – We have looked at past sponsorships, pulled from BBB for lists of businesses. We are looking for help contacting businesses, or anyone who has contacts somewhere to avoid cold calling. If you are willing to help or have contacts – you can contact Chris Gould at [email protected]. • Apparel ordering is back online (see page 5) • Fundraising – many ideas discussed such as a minor concession stand at Cody Camp or at RecPlex. (basic table set-up with candy bars, water bottles, sodas). Need volunteer to look into this idea. Other fundraising ideas on Page 4. • General Meeting notes continued on page 4.
Training and Clinics SOFTBALL PITCHERS and CATCHERS!!! 1st
Our softball pitching and catching clinics have been a great success so far. We have 16 girls practicing weekly at Power in Training (PiT) in Niantic. The girls are working on Issue #6 pitching mechanics, drills for proper catching techniques, and hitting/bunting. January 2017
Training and Clinics FIRST TIME COACHING OVERVIEW & CLINIC We are always looking for coaches and managers…. Are you interested in trying it out? Not sure what is involved? Join us for an informal session where existing coaches and managers will discuss what running a team entails – answering you questions along the way. We encourage anyone interested in coaching to attend! No sign-up required. DATES and TIMES coming soon!
SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL HITTING CLINICS Working with local facilities and instructors, we are lining up “knock the rust off” sessions for both boys and girls. Likely 4 weekly sessions, broken into different age-groups, these sessions will focus on hitting techniques and proper practice regiments and would have a nominal entry fee. Please submit your interest in these sessions – we expect to have them starting by midFebruary. Please contact [email protected].
Issue #6
January 2017
UMPIRE TRAINING Issue #6
Interested in learning the basics about being an umpire? CBSL has many January opportunities for residents age 16 and older 2017 to umpire softball and baseball games. We are always looking for interested people. More detailed information to come.
Fundraising 1st Annual CBSL Raffle CBSL is launching its first ever CBSL raffle. This raffle will be run throughout the beginning of the spring season and will help fund very specific field January 2017 Issue #6 maintenance and repairs, as well as support the acquisition of various baseball and softball equipment. More details to come soon!
January Meeting Notes, continued… 2017 Manager/Coordinator Nominations –Please note, all manager candidates are required to be members in good standing to be considered. Equipment return is a component of league standing. There is no tenure as a manager – previous season managers must be re-nominated and approved by the EOB. Nominations: • Greg Vilardo – Majors • Tim Crowell – Rookie • Bob Crowell – Majors Did you know?? • Chris Gould – Majors All General Meeting • Tom Laliberte – Majors • Bill Jones – Minors notes can be found • Rob D’Atri – 9/10 Softball on the cbsl.org • Karen Belding – 7/8 Softball • Steve Lima – 13+ Softball website by selecting • Jay Belcamino – 9/10 Softball “forms” on the left• Krystina Grasso – 9/10 Softball • Jay Duckworth – 11/12 Softball hand navigation. • Casey O’Neil – Minors Coordinator (not coach) • Tim Chiaverini – Minors • Dave Koji – Rookie • Pat Walsh – Majors • Bernie Edwards – Rookie or T-ball • Bobby Schiedel – T-ball coach & coordinator • Joe Vernali – Minors • Todd Jenkins – Minors • Steve Rikowsky – T-ball • Matt Pulse – Majors • Keith Zingler – Minors • John Appleby – Majors • John Novak – Minors • Jason Henderson - Rookie
CBSL Shirts and Hoodies! August 2016
CBSL active wear! Start the season off right with cool CBSL shirts, sweats, and shorts!
Click to shop! CBSL receives a portion of the proceeds!
CBSL would like to thank all of the following businesses that have generously provided sponsorship to the league. Their support helps provide the children of Colchester with the opportunity to have fun while learning to play baseball and softball. Please visit our sponsors and let them know they are appreciated.
2016 Sponsors • The Balaban Law Firm • Ben's Auto Supply • Casey Chiropractic • Children's Dental Associates NLCPC • Colchester Dental Group • Diamond Sparkle Auto Wash • Dick's Sporting Goods • Dime Savings Bank • Desmond's Auto • Gano's Power Equipment • Goldi Locks Storage • Hathaway Financial Group • Hope Hardware • Life Long Dental Care • Dr. George Mantikas DMD, PC • Marlborough Family Practice • Minute Man Press • Noel's Supermarket Want to be a sponsor? Download our Sponsor Form or contact [email protected] or [email protected] How to contact CBSL: PO Box 114, Colchester CT 06415 www.cbsl.org www.facebook.com/colchesterbaseballsoftball
