Northside's own Maggie Lynn is featured in C-Ville Magazine. We welcome boys AND girls to our fields! Way to go, Maggie!
Check out the article here.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Monday, August 31, 2015
Important Message from Northside's President
Dear Northside Family & Friends,
As
I reflect on my first year in the role of President, I look around at
all our success and feel proud of the job we have done. Our success is
fully dependent upon the dedicated volunteers that serve our local
families, and now is the time that we set the tone for the year to
come.
The
time of the year for electing a new Board of Directors is upon us. All
positions on the Board are open for nomination and need to be filled.
Every year we lose key people as their children age out of our league.
Our continued success is dependent on energetic people that care about
Northside who are willing to help further our mission and keep Northside
on the forefront of leagues where local children want to play
baseball.
A strong Board is the key to having a strong league. We need more people willing to give a little time and effort to keep the league moving in the right direction. If you or someone you know would be interested in joining us, please let us know as soon as possible by sending an email to ncrlbaseball@gmail.com.
If you would like to know more about what we do as a board to aid in your decision to help us, please come to our meeting this Tuesday night, September 1st. It will be held at Sutherland Middle School Library at 8:00 PM. Meeting minutes from the past year are always available for your review on our website on the BOD Minutes page.
Three years ago, I heard former President Chris Clarke’s plea for help and decided to learn more about helping the organization. Over the past few seasons I’ve really enjoyed meeting an amazing and unique group of people who put your children first, and give of themselves to see the smiles and hear the cheers from the sidelines. At first, I was unsure of how I could help – we all started out that way. You really don't need any experience as we all started out with none. Luckily we have had great people willing to teach others through the years and help build this league into what it is today.
Please help us continue to grow and provide a great environment for these children to play ball. We really need your help.
Sincerely,
Alice Riccabona
NCRL President
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Dick's Sporting Goods Fall Northside Appreciation Day!
On Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 from 10:00am - 2:00pm the Charlottesville, Dick’s Sporting Goods store location will be hosting its 1st
Annual Fall Baseball Appreciation Discount Day to assist families and
players with preparing for the upcoming fall baseball season!
Any Northside Cal Ripken participant can bring in the appreciation day flyer (click here and then print) to receive 20% off your entire purchase (some exclusions apply) on Saturday, August 22nd.
This is a great opportunity to not only get 20% off all of your
necessary baseball equipment but it’s a great opportunity to get 20% off
those backpacks or sneakers you need to finish up your back to school
shopping! You can also stop by the Northside Cal Ripken table to register to win gift certificates to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
If you are unable to make it to the appreciation day event please remember that you can click this link - Northside Cal Ripken 2015 Baseball DSG Coupon - to print out your Team Packet baseball coupon sheet, which is good for discounts off your baseball purchases (as listed on the coupon) all season long. You will not be able to use the baseball team packet coupon in addition to the appreciation day coupon on the appreciation day.
If you are unable to make it to the appreciation day event please remember that you can click this link - Northside Cal Ripken 2015 Baseball DSG Coupon - to print out your Team Packet baseball coupon sheet, which is good for discounts off your baseball purchases (as listed on the coupon) all season long. You will not be able to use the baseball team packet coupon in addition to the appreciation day coupon on the appreciation day.
If you are unable to make it between 10:00-2:00, Dick’s Sporting Goods will still honor the discount all day long.
We hope to see you there!
Friday, August 21, 2015
Speed and Agility Preview by ACAC
Speed and Agility Preview Sessions
Offered to
Northside Players
EDGE Studio invites athletes
to participate in ADAPT's Speed and Agility Training Program. The ADAPT program
is designed by Division One Strength and Conditioning Coach and former head
strength coach of NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, Mike Curtis, and emphasizes learning
fundamental movement skills in an encouraging environment. The integrated
systems approach lays the foundation for better movement, efficiency,
resiliency, durability, strength and power!
Free Preview Sessions for Northside on Saturday, August 29th at Carson Raymond Field:
Rookies
= 9-9:50am
Minors = 10-10:50am
Majors = 11-11:50amTo register your athlete for the ADAPT sessions, please email Coach Peter, Director of Sports Performance, at peteral@acac.com. Space is limited and sessions are expected to fill quickly, so register soon.
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
2015 Fall Tournament Teams
Northside's
Fall Tournament Teams will focus on skill development and having fun.
Teams will normally get together just once a week on Sundays for either
practice or game(s). The cost for the team (if any) will be determined
at a later date based on actual number of games and uniform costs.
Activities won’t conflict with regular Northside Fall league play and
players are encouraged to sign up for Northside’s fall league in
addition to being part of this tournament team; Northside’s regular Fall
registration is available now.
12U Tournament Team **Updated information, please read carefully**
11U Tournament Team
Gene Murray will be managing a rising 11U Northside Tournament Team (players born 5/1/04 or later living within Northside’s league boundaries are eligible for consideration). If interested in being considered for the 11U Northside Tournament Team, contact Gene at murray.gene@gmail.com. A tryout will be held Monday, August 17th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Carson Raymond Field. The fall experience will run each Sunday from August 23rd through end of October (with the exception of September 6th).
10U Tournament Team
Eric Lane will be managing a rising 10U Northside Tournament Team for player pitch (players born 5/1/05 or later living within Northside’s league boundaries are eligible for consideration). If interested in being considered for the 10U Northside Tournament Team, contact Eric Lane at eric.lane91@yahoo.com and/or attend the first gathering on Saturday August 15th from 9AM-11AM at Carson Raymond Field. The fall experience will run each Sunday from August 23rd through end of October (with the exception of September 6th). Eric will let folks know who made the team prior to practice on August 23rd.
9U Tournament Team
Maurice Jones will be managing the rising 9U Northside Tournament Team (players born 5/1/06 or later living within Northside’s league boundaries are eligible for consideration). If you are interested in being considered for the 9U Northside Tournament Team, please contact Maurice at bosoxfanincville@yahoo.com or come out to the tryout on Saturday, August 15th on Carson Raymond Field, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The fall experience will run each Sunday from August 23rd through the end of October (with the exception of September 6th). Participation on the tournament team may require some travel. Details on tournament team games will be posted soon.
8U Tournament Team
Chad Lockhart will be managing a rising 8U Northside Tournament Team (players born 5/1/07 or later living within Northside’s league boundaries are eligible for consideration). If interested in being considered for the 8U Northside Tournament Team, contact Chad Lockhart at cblockhart14@yahoo.com. The tryout for the 8U team will take place on Saturday, August 22nd on Carson Raymond Field, from 10:00 am - Noon. The fall experience will run each Sunday from August 23rd through end of October.
12U Tournament Team **Updated information, please read carefully**
Jimmie Mills and Bruce Maxa are managing the 12U Tournament Team this fall.The
12U Tournament Team will now hold a tryout on August 15th from
11:30am-12:30pm at Carson Raymond Field. Please arrive at 11:15am to
warm up and be ready to go at 11:30am. If you cannot make this time,
please email Jimmie Mills at jmillslandscaping@yahoo.com.
11U Tournament Team
Gene Murray will be managing a rising 11U Northside Tournament Team (players born 5/1/04 or later living within Northside’s league boundaries are eligible for consideration). If interested in being considered for the 11U Northside Tournament Team, contact Gene at murray.gene@gmail.com. A tryout will be held Monday, August 17th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Carson Raymond Field. The fall experience will run each Sunday from August 23rd through end of October (with the exception of September 6th).
10U Tournament Team
Eric Lane will be managing a rising 10U Northside Tournament Team for player pitch (players born 5/1/05 or later living within Northside’s league boundaries are eligible for consideration). If interested in being considered for the 10U Northside Tournament Team, contact Eric Lane at eric.lane91@yahoo.com and/or attend the first gathering on Saturday August 15th from 9AM-11AM at Carson Raymond Field. The fall experience will run each Sunday from August 23rd through end of October (with the exception of September 6th). Eric will let folks know who made the team prior to practice on August 23rd.
9U Tournament Team
Maurice Jones will be managing the rising 9U Northside Tournament Team (players born 5/1/06 or later living within Northside’s league boundaries are eligible for consideration). If you are interested in being considered for the 9U Northside Tournament Team, please contact Maurice at bosoxfanincville@yahoo.com or come out to the tryout on Saturday, August 15th on Carson Raymond Field, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The fall experience will run each Sunday from August 23rd through the end of October (with the exception of September 6th). Participation on the tournament team may require some travel. Details on tournament team games will be posted soon.
8U Tournament Team
Chad Lockhart will be managing a rising 8U Northside Tournament Team (players born 5/1/07 or later living within Northside’s league boundaries are eligible for consideration). If interested in being considered for the 8U Northside Tournament Team, contact Chad Lockhart at cblockhart14@yahoo.com. The tryout for the 8U team will take place on Saturday, August 22nd on Carson Raymond Field, from 10:00 am - Noon. The fall experience will run each Sunday from August 23rd through end of October.
August 2015 Sandlot Schedule
- Kids are invited to come out and play ball!
- Game start times are 6:00 PM.
- If have to cancel due to inclement weather, the rain line will be used, 434-980-1256.
Managed by Coaches Eric Lane & Chris Guyton
There
will be a slight change to the format that was blasted out for those
players who are moving up to Minors from the Rookie division.
For
the first week, we will hold separate sandlots for the "new to Minor"
players in order to allow for a more relaxed atmosphere to
review/practice some of the new aspects of minor division baseball (kid
pitch, hitting kid pitches, base running changes), and to play a game
or two amongst just the new players. Beginning the second week of
August, we will join the groups as one Minor sandlot, in line with the
previous blast.
On
Tuesday, 8/4 @ 530, we will meet at Baker Butler and go over the
basics of pitching from a flat surface; face live coach and kid pitch
at the plate, and practice advanced base running skills including
leading, and stealing. Hopefully, we will finish the evening with a 1-3
inning scrimmage.
On
Thursday, 8/6 @ 530, we will meet at Hollymead Lower, quickly review
some basics, divide the group into two sub-groups, and play a fun game
to put into practice what we reviewed on Tuesday.
Beginning on Tuesday, 8/11, all Minor eligible players will play together. On
Thursday 8/13, the new to Minors and experienced Minors will play
separately. New to Minors will meet at 6 pm at Hollymead Lower,
Experienced Minors will meet at CRF at 6 pm. Check back for possible
changes next week as well.
Changes:
8/4/15 @ Baker Butler (New to Minor players only - please arrive at 5:30)
8/4/15 @ Hollymead Lower (Experienced Minor players only)
8/5/15 @ Carson Raymond Field (Experienced Minor players only)
8/6/15 @ Hollymead Lower (New to Minor players only - please arrive at 5:30)
8/5/15 @ Carson Raymond Field (Experienced Minor players only)
8/6/15 @ Hollymead Lower (New to Minor players only - please arrive at 5:30)
8/6/15 @Carson Raymond Field (Experienced Minor players only)
8/11/15 @ Hollymead Lower
8/13/15 @ Carson Raymond Field for Experienced Minors
8/13/15 @ Hollymead Lower for New to Minors
8/18/15 @ Hollymead Lower for all Minor Players
8/19/15 @ Carson Raymond Field for all Minor Players
8/20/15 @ Carson Raymond Field for Experienced Minor Players
8/19/15 @ Carson Raymond Field for all Minor Players
8/20/15 @ Carson Raymond Field for Experienced Minor Players
8/20/15 @ Hollymead Lower for New to Minors Players
8/25/15 @ Hollymead Lower
8/26/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/27/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/26/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/27/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
Rookie Sandlots
Managed by Coaches Mike Vitale & Dan Barns
8/11/15 @ Baker Butler
8/13/15 @ Hollymead Lower Baker Butler
8/18/15 @ Baker Butler
8/20/15 @ Hollymead Lower Baker Butler
8/25/15 @ Baker Butler
Major Sandlots - Please note Friday Sandlots Added!
Managed by Coach Jimmie Mills
8/4/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/7/15 @Carson Raymond Field
8/11/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/14/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/14/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/18/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/21/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/21/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/25/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/28/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
Sunday, July 19, 2015
2015 Fall Registration Now Open!
TO REGISTER for the FALL ’15 SEASON:
DOWNLOAD OUR INFORMATION FLYER HERE
Registration is now completely on line and it’s very easy to do! To register, go to our online registration system, and setup an account if you haven't done so in past seasons. If you have registered with us before, use your existing account and your completed registration is only a few clicks away. Payment may be made by mail or in person if necessary; however, registration is not complete until we receive your payment (*see other payment options below). Divisions may reach capacity so register and pay early! See below to determine the right division for your child. Registration deadline is August 29th. (If paying by mail, then must be postmarked by August 29th.). Any registration received after August 29, 2015 is subject to a $25 late fee, pending available space in the division in which late registration is received.
Divisions:
- T-BALL (born between 5/1/09 & 4/30/12)
Cost: $40 + 2 hours volunteer time. - ROOKIE LEAGUE (born between 5/1/07 & 4/30/09)
Cost: $55 + 2 hours volunteer time. - MINOR LEAGUE (born between 5/1/05 & 4/30/07)
Cost: $65 + 2 hours volunteer time. - MAJOR LEAGUE (born between 5/1/03 & 4/30/05
Cost: $65 + 2 hours volunteer time.
We strongly recommend that families register their players for their appropriate division based upon the birth date ranges that are specified. Rare exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Practices will begin in early September and Games will begin after Labor Day.
Home games are played at Hollymead, Baker-Butler and Woodbrook Elementary Schools. Away games could be played at Greene, McIntire, Pen Park or Peachtree Fields.
Other Payment Options
PAY IN PERSON:
First, complete the online registration and select “pay in person” as your payment option, and then join us at our “in-person” payment session:
August 29, 2015 from 9am – 11am at the Concession Stand at Hollymead Fields
PAY BY MAIL:
First, complete the online registration and select “pay in person” as your payment option, then mail payment along with on line registrant name, player name, division, phone number and email address to:
NCRL Baseball
P.O. Box 7531
Charlottesville, VA, 22906
P.O. Box 7531
Charlottesville, VA, 22906
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Money Orders, Cash or Checks as form of payment. Checks should be made payable to Northside Cal Ripken League (NCRL).
Registration fee may be reduced or waived based upon special circumstances.
REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT PAYMENT. PLEASE PAY PROMPTLY.
For more information or questions about Fall Ball please contact us at ncrlbaseball@gmail.com
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Northside Hosting 9U District Tournament
9U All-Stars District Tournament hosted by Northside this weekend (June 25-28)!
The
District Tournament for 9U's will run from Thursday to Sunday. Come
out to Carson Raymond Field and catch some great baseball.
Northside's 9U's start their tournament play on Friday, 6/26 at 5:00.
Come cheer on our players ~ Go Northside!
Sunday, June 21, 2015
12U All-Stars Team Wins District Championship!
Congratulations
to the players and coaches of Northside's 12U All-Stars Team on
winning the District Championship! They are now headed to the State
Tournament. Go Northside!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
TomSox Players offering Clinics for Northside
We are excited to share this opportunity for Northside players! The new
Valley League team, the Charlottesville TomSox, will be offering 3
clinics for Northside Players. The Clinics will be held on June
11th, 12th, and 24th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Each clinic is limited
to 30 players and will be held at the Charlottesville High School
baseball field. This is a great chance for the kids to meet the players they can then cheer on at the TomSox games!
To sign-up, click the link and fill out the form:
June 11th, 9:00-11:00 am
June 12th, 9:00-11:00 am
June 24th, 9:00-11:00 am
To sign-up, click the link and fill out the form:
June 11th, 9:00-11:00 am
June 12th, 9:00-11:00 am
June 24th, 9:00-11:00 am
2015 All-Stars Teams Announced
Thank
you to all the players who tried out for Northside All-Stars teams.
We are fortunate to have highly skilled players tryout for each of the
teams! We are pleased to announce the 2015 Northside All-Stars:
8U All-Star Team
Coaches: Steve Yow, Jason Jennings, and Greg Lyons
7U All-Star Team
Coaches: Kyle Kirkeide & Ken Dietrich
Coaches: Kyle Kirkeide & Ken Dietrich
| Mandela Browman | Owen Engel |
| Henry Camarata | Kristopher Kirkeide |
| Carter Coleman | Nathan Lowery |
| Seth Cooper | Deon Polk |
| Gavin Dietrich | Micah Schiavone |
| Quinn Duncan | Grant Shifflett |
8U All-Star Team
Coaches: Steve Yow, Jason Jennings, and Greg Lyons
| Ryan Bingaman | Connor Lyons |
| Chad Blount | Will Owens |
| Isaac Jennings | Andy Pham |
| Joseph Jones | Gabe Proctor |
| Brayden King | Jay Rosemond |
| Tristan Knight Will Yow |
Ryan Steeper |
9U All-Star Team
Coaches: Eric Lane, Bruce Maxa, James Gentry, and Nick Cafferillo
10U All-Star Team
Coaches: Charlie Jones, Jason Altman, Chad Townsend, and Beth Solak
12U All-Star Team
Coaches: Jimmie Mills, John Brocato and Dave Walther
Coaches: Eric Lane, Bruce Maxa, James Gentry, and Nick Cafferillo
| Bailey Bush | David King |
| Dominick Cafferillo | Parker Lane |
| Brooks Cox | Maggie Lynn |
| Gavin Cunningham | Tyler Mullinex |
| Camryn Gentry | Amaje Parker |
| Noah Grevious | Sankalp Yadava |
| Andrew Jennings | Hayden Yow |
10U All-Star Team
Coaches: Charlie Jones, Jason Altman, Chad Townsend, and Beth Solak
| Jacob Altman | Nick Knight |
| Alex Bingler | Gannon Murray |
| Jacob Camarata | Conner Propes |
| Teddy Cross | Wyatt Raymond |
| Ben Dolak | Jake Solak |
| Ely Houston | Will Townsend |
| Ryan Jones | Jack McMullan - Alternate |
12U All-Star Team
Coaches: Jimmie Mills, John Brocato and Dave Walther
| Jason Breen | Robbie Power |
| Colin Brocato | Ivan Rabinowitz |
| Logan Cypser | Tucker Raymond |
| Khi Gray | Adam Schantz |
| Carter MacDonald | Eli Stendig |
| Corey Mills | Alex Turner |
| Ian Moriarty | Clayton Walther |
Monday, June 1, 2015
First Annual Day of Champions a Success!
Thank
you to Gene Murray for the countless hours spent planning the fun day -
he was even able to hold the bad weather off - amazing!
We hope Northside players and families enjoyed the skills challenge, the sponsor tents, the dunk tank and games. We appreciate all the families who stayed to cheer on the teams in the championship games!
We want to thank the many Board members, coaches, parents and volunteers who made the day possible, especially:
- Chris Guyton, Tim Alther, Eric Lane, Robbie Armstrong, and Eric Byers for helping coordinate the Skills Challenge
- Cheryl LaRosa for coordinating the many volunteers
- James Gentry and Shana Kirby for providing their personal generator to keep the bouncy houses bouncy
- Travis Bingler for mcing the Minor and Major Championship Games
- Alice Riccabona for mcing Jr. Rookie/Rookie Championship Games
- Kate Jones for jumping in to man the Silent Auction Tent
- Gene Murray's family who pitched in anyplace they were needed
- All our concession volunteers and especially the concessions coordinator, Kim Grover
- Our sponsors who supported this event, see the full list here
- Our vendors who braved the heat and sun
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