Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Congratulations to our Fall 2017 Tournament Team Players

8U Tournament Team
Head Coach Darian Cochran
Logan Brodhead Nash Hassan
Chase Cathey Jonny Jones
Brayden Cochran Kase Kirkeide
Alex Elhart Payton Porter
Christophe Escobar Ethan Whiteman
Owen Haas
 
10U Tournament Team
Head Coach Steve Yow
Emma Bingler Gavin Halliday
Mandela Browman Greye Hodkinson
Carter Coleman Isaac Jennings
Gavin Dietrich Carter Mullins
Aiden Ding Owen Sexton
Liam Frazier  Will Yow
 
11U Tournament Team
Head Coach Chris Guyton
Jet Chang Teddy Matthews
Zach Constantino Will Owens
Urjit Dighe Ian Riisager
Sam Guyton Jaylen Thomas
Joseph Jones Thomas Underwood
Jake Lucas
  
 13U Tournament Team
Head Coach Clinton Hensley
Jacob Altman Jin Oishi
Soren ArbelaezAidan Peters
Ben Baumgartner Jake Solak
Preston Burton Andrew Wiles
Teddy Cross Beckett Yates
Nathan Gragg
Dylan Hensley
Matthew Huntley

 14U Tournament Team
Head Coach Jimmie Mills
Aaron Argo  Jacob Hensley 
Jason Breen  Marek Houston 
TJ Brooks  Ethan Kelly 
Luke Craytor   Aiden Larosa
Trey Deane  Robbie Power
  Alex Duval  Ivan Rabinowitz
 Gordon Duval Adam Shantz 
 Corey Helmick  Will Townsend
 

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Dick's Sporting Goods Northside Appreciation Day, August 19th

On Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 11:00am - 4:00pm the Charlottesville, Rio Hill Shopping Center, Dick’s Sporting Goods store location will be hosting its annual appreciation discount day to assist families and players with preparing for the upcoming baseball season.
 
Any Northside Cal Ripken participant can bring in the appreciation day flyer (download here) to receive 20% off your purchase (some exclusions apply) on Saturday, August 19th.  This is a great opportunity to not only get your baseball gear but to also take care of any other purchasing needs you may have!   
 
If you are unable to make it to the appreciation day event please remember that you can click this link - Northside Cal Ripken 2017 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. 
 
Northside Cal Ripken families should print off the appreciation day flyer and bring it with them to the Charlottesville, Rio Hill Shopping Center, Dick’s Sporting Goods store on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 from 11:00am – 4:00pm in order to take advantage of the 20% off.  If you are unable to make it during those times, Dick’s Sporting Goods will still honor the discount all day long and will also honor the coupon at the other Charlottesville location at 5th Street Station. 
 
You can also stop by the Northside Cal Ripken table to register to win gift certificates to Dick’s Sporting Goods!
We hope to see you there!

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Fall 2017 Tournament Team Tryout Information

Tryouts for the Fall 2017 Tournament Teams

Northside will be fielding tournament teams this fall in each of the age groups between 8U and 15U. Please send an email to each of the coaches and let them know if you're interested. Northside encourages players to tryout for multiple teams if experienced playing at higher level of competition (ex. 9 year old with previous minors experience should consider trying out for both the 9U and 10U teams). See below for tryout information for each age group:

8U Tournament Team
Coached by Darian Cochran
dariancochran@yahoo.com
Tryouts: **Changed to: Tuesday, August 15th from 6:00-7:00pm on Hollymead Lower Field


9U Tournament Team
Coached by Mike Pariseau
pariseau@uwalumni.com
Tryouts: Saturday 8/12 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Carson Raymond Field, Rain date 8/13.

10U Tournament Team
Coached by Steve Yow
steve00yow@gmail.com
Tryouts: 7/30 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on CRF

11U Tournament Team
Coached by Chris Guyton
chris.guyton@gmail.com
Tryouts: 8/4 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm on CRF
(Rain date 8/6 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm on CRF)


12U Tournament Team
Coached by Eric Lane
eric.lane91@yahoo.com
Tryouts:  7/30 from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm on CRF

13U Tournament Team

Coach:  Clinton Hensley
Tryout:  Monday, August 28th at 5:45PM at Burley Field
 
14U Tournament Team
Coached by Jimmie Mills
jmillslandscaping@yahoo.com
Tryouts:  8/5 from 10:00 am -11:30 am on Sutherland

15U Tournament Team
Coached by Jeff Mullins
jeffreyjmullins@yahoo.com
Tryouts:  8/5 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm on Sutherland

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Summer Sandlots are Back!

Sandlots are back starting the week of July 31st.
Who is ready for some free, fun, and local laid-back baseball?
* Kids are invited to come out and play ball!
* If we have to cancel due to inclement weather, the weather hotline will be used, 434-980-1256.

13-15 division  Jimmie Mills will be heading up this age group every Wednesday night in August from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sutherland Field.  Check back as more dates are likely to be added.

Majors sandlots, run by Eric Lane and Chris Guyton:
All times 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Monday, 7/31 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
** 7/31 is Intended for players new to majors only, all other dates are for all majors eligible players. 7/31 will include much more rules review and instruction, then a short game.
Tues, 8/1 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Thur, 8/3 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Tues, 8/8 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Thur, 8/10 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Tues, 8/15 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Thur, 8/17 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Tues, 8/22 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Thur, 8/24 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELDCancelled

Minors sandlots, run by Dave Hawkins:
All times 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

Wed, 8/2 - HOLLYMEAD LOWER FIELD  **Cancelled**
Mon, 8/7 - HOLLYMEAD LOWER FIELD
Wed, 8/9 - HOLLYMEAD LOWER FIELD
Mon, 8/21 - HOLLYMEAD LOWER FIELD
Wed, 8/23 - HOLLYMEAD LOWER FIELD Cancelled

Rookie sandlots, run by Darian Cochran:
All times, 6:00 PM -7:30 PM
Mon, 8/7 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Thur, 8/10 - HOLLYMEAD LOWER FIELD
Mon, 8/14 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD
Thur, 8/17 - HOLLYMEAD LOWER FIELD
Mon, 8/21 - CARSON RAYMOND FIELD

Fall 2017 Registration Information

Northside's Mission:  Developing a strong community by teaching baseball fundamentals and life skills; helping kids improve as players, work as a team, and grow as individuals.

Northside Cal Ripken Baseball League offers boys and girls the opportunity to have fun learning the game of baseball from some of the best coaches in town.  Northside accepts registration from boys and girls who will be four (4) years old before May 1, 2018 and who will not be sixteen (16) years old before May 1, 2018.  If your child is 16 and wishes to register, please contact the league.  We may accept a limited number of 16-year-olds if we have space. 

Divisions:
T-BALL (born between 5/1/11 & 4/30/14)
Cost: $50 + a minimum of 2 hours volunteer time.

ROOKIE (born between 5/1/09 & 4/30/12)
Cost: $75 + a minimum of 2 hours volunteer time.

MINOR  (born between 5/1/07 & 4/30/09)
Cost: $75 + a minimum of 2 hours volunteer time.

MAJOR  (born between 5/1/05 & 4/30/07)
Cost: $75 + a minimum of 2 hours volunteer time.


13/15 YEAR-OLDS (born between 5/1/02 & 4/30/05)
Cost: $90 + a minimum of 2 hours volunteer time.

FALL 2017 TOURNAMENT TEAMS
Cost: $75+ a minimum of 2 hours volunteer time.


To register, go to our online registration system.

For more information, download our information flyer

 

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Local Summer Baseball Opportunities

The Baseball Company 

Summer Camps and Clinics


All new schedules and events can be found online at:

Little League Summer Camp 
Dates: June 26th-30th/July 10th-14th      Times: 9am - 12pm      
Cost:   $225 for full camp/$400 for both      $60 pick your days

Join The Baseball Company for our annual Little League Summer Baseball Camp for ages 7-12! 

This year we will have two camps:
Session I will be held June 26th to June 30th
Session II will be held July 10th to July 14th

Both camps are from 9am-12pm at The Baseball Company and McIntire Park. 
In this camp, we will be using group and individual based instruction for all skill levels and abilities within certain age restrictions. No matter if it's your first year getting to know the game or you are a seasoned veteran, our camp has something to teach you. Dividing the groups into different skill levels, mainly by age, we will first start learning perfect fundamentals before moving on to more advanced techniques within the game. We will be covering everything from proper warm-up, hitting techniques, fielding, pitching  and catching.
 Each day a new schedule and new drills will emerge to keep the interest level peaked to encourage a positive learning environment while developing a solid base of fundamental skills. 

Youth Summer Baseball Clinics
With Travel and League Baseball in full swing, we will be offering one hour clinics on Wednesday nights to all local leagues:

McIntire - Central - Northside
Peachtree - Fluvanna - Cove Creek - Monticello

CLINICS ARE OPEN FOR PLAYERS AGES 7 - 12
Players will be placed into groups based on age and skill level

These clinics will have multiple stations focused on executing basic fundamentals of the game (hitting - throwing - fielding). 

The instructor to player ratio will be based on number of participants from week to week.

The cost of the clinics will be $10 per session.  To register please include the dates in which you will be attending.  If you are going to sign up session by session YOU MUST REGISTER  IN ADVANCEso we may staff properly.

Dates for clinics are as follows: 
6/21 - 6/28 - 7/5 - 7/12 - 7/ 19

All clinics run from 6:30 - 7:30 pm




The Dugout
2017 Summer Baseball & Softball Camps
Baseball Camp for players ages 7 - 12 the following weeks:
June 12th – June 16th           at Carson Raymond Field            9:00 am – 1:00 pm
June 19th – June 25th           at Carson Raymond Field            9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Campers will focus on:

Conditioning
Strength
Speed and Quickness
Infield Skills
Outfield Skills
Throwing motion
Hitting
Pitching
Bunting
Game Knowledge
$175.00/Week
To register call (434) 985-9800, or email:
linedrive@greenedugout.com
Campers need to bring:
Lunch /Water Bottle
Baseball glove
Baseball bat
Cleats and tennis shoes
Sunscreen   

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Spring 2017 Fundraiser Winners!

Grand Prizes

1. Hudson Alther - Major Cardinals - 4 tickets per game/2 games / 1 hotel - Astros vs Orioles - July Series
2. Luke Riccabona - "Snack Shack MVP Card" - (10) $5 trips to the Snack Shack
3. Bailey Buck - "Snack Shack MVP Card" - (7) $5 trips to the Snack Shack

Top Team

Major Cardinals - They enjoyed a UVA Baseball Suite Party during UVA's May 13th game against Richmond

Top Individuals by Division (Grand Prize Winner not eligible)

Gannon Murray - Major Red Sox - $25 Dick's Gift Card
Henry Camarata - Minor Astros - $25 Dick's Gift Card
Kase Kirkeide - Rookie Giants - $25 Dick's Gift Card
Brielle Propes -  Jr. Rookie Braves - $25 Dick's Gift Card

2nd Chance Raffle for 2nd Orioles Package will be held Sunday
  • All players who sold at least 5 ticket packages are entered into the raffle

 

Check Out the Silent Auction Items for Day of Champions Festival!



Day of Champions Silent Auction Items

·         2017 UVA Baseball - Team Signed Bat
·         2017 UVA Baseball - Team Signed Jersey
·         2017 UVA Baseball – Team Signed Baseball
·         2015 UVA National Champions Baseball – Signed by Coach O’Connor
·         ACAC Knockerball Party (up to 15 people)
·         Papa John’s Pizza Party (15 people)
·         TEAMS 5-Tool Summer Camp – June 12th – 16th
·         TEAMS 5-lesson package (1 hour lessons)
·         TEAMS 3-lesson package (1 hour lessons)
·         Baseball Company – Little League Summer Baseball Camp (June 26th – 30th or July 10th-14th)
·         Baseball Company 5-lesson package (1 hour lessons)
·         Baseball Company 3-lesson package (1 hour lessons)
·         Raising Canes Summer Cooler & 75 piece Gift Card
·         Raising Canes 75 piece Gift Card
·         Martin’s Grill Gift Card

Friday, May 26, 2017

T-Ball Closing Ceremony at the Day of Champions Information

Join us in celebrating our youngest players and their great season at the T-ball closing ceremony!