Call for Spring Tournament Team Managers

Email the league if you are interested in managing a Northside Tournament Team this upcoming spring season.  Please clarify what age group you are interested in managing.   Let the league know no later than December 18^th if you are interested.  Try-outs for spring Tournament Teams will be in February and practices and games will begin in late February/early March, and end on May 1^st. 

2 Key Board Positions Open - We Need Your Help!

The 2015-16 Board of Directors is excited to begin work on our upcoming Spring Season.  We have many returning members and welcome several new people to help us continue our mission.   However, we are short two very key positions that need to be filled:  Groundskeeper and Concessionaire. 

The Concessionaire position is especially important because the proceeds from sales in our concession stand fund our umpires for our baseball seasons.  Without our Concessionaire, we are in danger of having to keep the stand closed.  We have endeavored to keep food prices reasonable so that the stand provides a community service while also helping to keep our league’s internal costs low.  Without the revenue from our stand, we may be required to raise registration fees at a higher rate than we would like.  Our former Concessionaire has done an excellent job of documenting what needs to be done, and we will provide on-the-job training for anyone willing to take on this important position.  Would you please help us?

As you can imagine, our fields are our most important asset and proper maintenance is necessary to keep them safe and playable.  We need someone who can coordinate efforts to improve and maintain our fields, and work with contractors and our schools to make sure work is done, and we are compliant with school policies.  Our Groundskeeper does not necessarily have to do the actual field work, rather, we need someone to manage this process.

If interested in filling either of this positions, please contact us at ncrlbaseball@gmail.com.

End of Season Tournament

The Rookie, Minor, and Major Divisions will have an End of Season Tournament this weekend:   November 7th-8th.  Click here for the full tournament schedule.

Concession Stand Sign Up and How to Log your Volunteer Hours

• Concession Stand Sign Up (click here to link to the Sign Up Genius for the entire Fall Season Concession Stand Schedule)

For the Concession Stand Sign Up:
You can sign up for ANY of the available slots - even when your team is not playing or not using Carson Raymond Field to meet the 2 hour family requirement.

When you have completed your volunteer hours, you can access the Volunteer Log Form here to indicate when/how you volunteered.

Thanks for your help in making Northside a great league for our kids!   Questions?  Email us at ncrlbaseball@gmail.com.

Northside Player in the News!

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.

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

Dick's Sporting Goods Fall Northside Appreciation Day!

On Saturday, August 22^nd, 2015 from 10:00am - 2:00pm the Charlottesville, Dick’s Sporting Goods store location will be hosting its 1^st 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 22^nd.  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 between 10:00-2:00, Dick’s Sporting Goods will still honor the discount all day long. 

We hope to see you there!

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 = 11-11:50am

To 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.

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**

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.

Minor Sandlots...Please note changes below
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)

8/6/15  @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

8/20/15 @ Hollymead Lower for New to Minors Players

8/25/15 @ Hollymead Lower
8/26/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/27/15 @ Carson Raymond Field

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

8/18/15 @ Carson Raymond Field
8/21/15 @ Carson Raymond Field

8/25/15 @ Carson Raymond Field

8/28/15 @ Carson Raymond Field

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

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.

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 Cal Ripken League accepts registration from boys and girls who were four (4) years old before May 1, 2016 and who were not thirteen (13) years old before May 1, 2016.
 

REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT PAYMENT.  PLEASE PAY PROMPTLY.

For more information or questions about Fall Ball please contact us at ncrlbaseball@gmail.com

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!