Opening Day Ceremony this Saturday - 3/26!

Northside Baseball Opening Day 2016
Saturday, March 26, 9 am

Players and fans are invited to kick off the season with an Opening Day Ceremony on Saturday March 26th on the Carson Raymond Field (next to Sutherland Middle School). The activities begin at 9am and should conclude by 10:30am and will involve all leagues from Beginner T-Ball to the Major League. Players can wear their team shirt and hat; no other equipment is necessary.


In order to start on time, please have your player to the field by 8:45am. They will meet their coach and team in the outfield and remain on the field until the event is concludes. Family and friends are welcome to watch from the stands and visit our concession stand before, during and after the event. Games will be played on the fields all day starting immediately after the ceremony, so you can make it a full day of baseball!


Thank you for helping us kick off this season. We are looking forward to seeing you Saturday.

Volunteers needed for the Northside Snack Shack!

Northside is a volunteer run league - we could not be successful without the help of Northside Families and Community Members!  Each Northside Family is asked to meet a minimum volunteer requirement of 2 hours.  Here is a great way to get those 2 hours in, volunteer in the Snack Shack.  For details and available dates, click here.

The Baseball Company is offering a Spring Break Camp

THE BASEBALL CO. 

SPRING BREAK CAMP

 Join The Baseball Company for our annual Spring Break Baseball Camp for ages 7-12! 

This year's camp is April 4th-8th from 9am-12pm at McIntire Park.

SIGN UP HERE

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.

A number of our instructors from The Baseball Company will be running this camp. They are more than qualified to work with any player, regardless of skill level or position. We understand that building a solid foundation must be accomplished before adding more advanced techniques and thought processes to attain a high level of play. 

Each day a new schedule and new drills will emerge to keep the interest level peaked to encourage a positive learning environment. At each days end we will also play controlled games on the field for the players to show off the new skills they have learned in a real time game environment with real situational game play.

Please join us at McIntire Park, and get in those extra reps to aid in your players continued success this season.

Limited spots available! 

To secure a spot for this year's Spring Break Camp:

SIGN UP HERE

Beginner Tball Coach Needed!

Attention All T-ball Parents

We are excited to start our T-ball season; however, we are still in need of one more volunteer coach to lead a Beginner T-ball team.  We would really like to hear from you if you can spend one hour per week during the evening time to lead a practice and one hour on Saturday mornings to facilitate/coach the actual game.  No prior coaching experience needed.  If you are unsure about what or how to teach the game, we can help you.  The joy and smiles you will bring to these younger ones will last a lifetime. Please email Steve Yow, T-ball Commissioner, at steve00yow@gmail.com as soon as possible, if you would like more information or would like volunteer.  Thanks for making Northside a great baseball experience!

 

Volunteers Needed for Evaluation Day - Sunday 2/28

In an effort to make this Sunday’s evaluations process easy and fast for our players, we are seeking volunteers to help organize the players as they arrive and wait for their turn on the field. 2-3 volunteers are needed for each session to ensure the process runs smoothly.
 
Please contact volunteer coordinator, Cheryl LaRosa, with your availability by 4:00 pm Saturday 2/27. Indicate your name and the session(s) you are willing to help with (ex: Major, A-K or Major 10:00-12:00). Plan to arrive approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled time and check in with Cheryl.
 
As a reminder, each family is required to volunteer at least 2 hours during the season. Why not get some or all of it done before the season even starts? If you are already planning to attend evaluations with your player, this is a great way to help out while you are at the field.
 
Thank you for supporting Northside!

Player Evaluation Day Details!

Thank you all for your patience. With the favorable forecast of sun and warm temperatures we’ve opted to hold evaluations outside this year on Carson Raymond Field, located adjacent to Sutherland Middle School.
We conduct evaluations in an effort to build balanced teams and need accurate data to accomplish this goal. This is a mandatory event for all Junior Rookie, Rookie, Minor, and Major Players! Please make every effort to attend at your designated time. If you cannot make your assigned time, please contact us so that we can be prepared to handle the change on evaluation day.
Players should show up at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled time to warm up and lineup.
Although not mandatory, players are encouraged to wear cleats. They will also need a bat and glove and we encourage everyone to bring a water bottle.

Schedule:

Time	Division	Players
10:00 am – 11:00 am	MAJOR	Last names A-K
11:00 am – 12:00 pm	MAJOR	Last names L-Z
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm	MINOR	Last names A-K
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm	MINOR	Last names L-Z
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm	JR ROOKIE	Last names A-H
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm	JR ROOKIE	Last names I-Z
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm	ROOKIE	Last names A-L
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm	ROOKIE	Last name L-Z

Free Pitching Clinic for Spring 2016 Minors and Majors - Registration Required

Northside Baseball is pleased to partner with Nolan Shaffer of The Baseball Company to offer a pitching clinic for any interested Minor and Major Division player. The clinic is free but does require pre-registration. Please register by February 28.

Sunday, March 6
Minors 2 to 3pm
Majors 3 to 4pm
Sutherland Baseball Field

To register click on the below link...
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1drUQsiHZPLeBNVwoBSFJITwyNaGuahBIbcV9qU917Uw/viewform

For more information, email ncrlbaseball@gmail.com.
 

Player Evaluation Day Information - Sunday, February 28th

Attention Northside Families! Player evaluations for Jr Rookie, Rookie, Minor and Major divisions will be held this Sunday. Evaluations are MANDATORY for any child playing in any of these divisions. In years past, we've scheduled for outdoors and then scrambled to move inside when the weather failed us. This year, we've planned for the opposite and are still hoping for favorable weather. We have TWO plans to cover both scenarios, and will be keeping a careful eye on the weather and forecast. We hope to have a final decision by this Wednesday, February 24th. Here are the two contingencies so you can start to plan.

If the current forecast holds and we have sunny weather, with temps in the 50 degree range, we will hold evaluations out on the fields at Hollymead from 10am-3pm.

10am-1130: Majors
1130-1pm - Minors
1-2pm - Jr. Rookie
2-3pm - Rookie

If the weather forecast for 28 Feb should change, and it is too cold or wet outside, we will be holding evaluations indoors at the Sutherland Gym from 3-8pm.

3-4pm - Rookie
4-5pm - Jr. Rookie
5-630pm - Minors
630-8pm - Majors

More detailed information will be available later this week. See you Sunday!

Northside Appreciation Day at Charlottesville Dick's Sporting Goods - Saturday March 5th

Dear Northside Cal Ripken Baseball Players, Families, & Coaches,

On Saturday, March 5^th, 2016 from 11:00am - 4:00pm the Charlottesville, Dick’s Sporting Goods store location will be hosting its annual baseball 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 (click here for flyer) to receive 20% off your entire purchase (some exclusions apply) on Saturday, March 5^th.  This is a great opportunity to not only get 20% off all of your necessary baseball equipment but you can also get that treadmill or kayak you have had your eye on because you will be getting 20% off your entire purchase! 

If you are unable to make it to the appreciation day event please remember that you can click this link - Northside Cal Ripken 2016 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 (available here) and bring it with them to the Charlottesville, Dick’s Sporting Goods store on Saturday, March 5^th, 2016 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.   

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!

Local Baseball Winter Instruction/Training Opportunities

Northside Off-Season Basics Clinics @ The Baseball Company

Once again we are proud to host Northside in our Off-Season Basics Clinics.  This off-season, starting January 17th, we will be offering weekly clinics every Sunday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

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

Clinics will run until the first week of March.  

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 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE, so we may staff properly.

Dates for clinics are as follows: 

1/17 - 1/24 - 1/31 - 2/7 - 2/14 - 2/21 - 2/28

All clinics run from 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Click Here to Sign Up

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Northside Power Hitters Club @ The Dugout in Ruckersville

Tuesday nights 7:00 - 8:00 $20.00/player
Northside Power Hitters Club
Limited to 6 kids per session (boys and girls) ages 10, 11, 121 hour with Coach Beale or Coach Patterson (if more than 6 want to come, we will have multiple coaches hold multiple sessions at the same time slot)
YOU MUST CALL AND RESERVE A SPOT434-985-9800

Thursday nights 7:00 - 8:00 $20.00/player
Northside Power Hitters Club
Limited to 6 kids per session (boys and girls) ages 9 and under
1 hour with Coach Beale or Coach Patterson (if more than 6 want to come, we will have multiple coaches hold multiple sessions at the same time slot)
YOU MUST CALL AND RESERVE A SPOT434-985-9800

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Northside Conditioning and Hitting clinics @ TEAMS

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 for $10 per session during the season

Additionally, all Northside registered players are eligible for 20% off of any multi-lesson package.

New Spring 2016 Sponsorship Levels and Information

2016 Northside Cal Ripken League Sponsorship Levels

Gold Sponsor - $1000

• Company name on the back of team jersey
• Company banner hung on Carson Raymond Field fence throughout 2016
• Tent space during the 2016 Days of Champions Festival (June 5, 2016)
• Dedicated sponsor week
     o Company logo highlighted on the front page of website
     o Company advertisement included in the week’s league-wide email
        update and Facebook page
     o Recognition in the Snack Shack at Carson Raymond Field
• Logo included on the Northside Cal Ripken Website
• Commemorative Plaque

Silver Sponsor - $500

• Company name on the back of team jersey
• Company banner hung on Carson Raymond Field fence throughout 2016
• Tent space during 2016 Days of Champions Festival (June 5, 2016)
• Logo included on the Northside Cal Ripken Website
• Commemorative Plaque

Bronze Sponsor - $300
• Company name on the back of team jersey or company banner hung on Carson Raymond Field fence throughout 2016
• Logo included on the Northside Cal Ripken Website
• Commemorative Plaque


Click here for More Information and Sponsor Application

Pritchett Scholarship Accepting Applications

What is the Pritchett Scholarship?

For over thirty years, the Northside Cal Ripken Baseball League has provided boys and girls in the Charlottesville area with the opportunity to have fun learning and playing the game of baseball. The Northside Cal Ripken League is proud to offer the opportunity for a scholarship in the amount of $1500 to a graduating student for whom the Northside baseball league was a part of their lives.

Who is eligible to apply?

To apply for the scholarship, the following is required:
1. The student is committed to continuing his/her education in either an academic or vocational institution.

2. The student is a former Northside player who has played baseball in or served the Northside Cal Ripken League for three (3) or more seasons.

3.The student must submit an application and essay (maximum of 1000 words) on:

The impact that youth baseball has had on your life.

When are applications due?

~All interested applicants should submit their documentation by February 29, 2016.

Application and Information can be found by clicking here.