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HAPPY NEW YEAR CCYL FAMILIES !!
It is my pleasure to welcome all of you back (if you are returning) and (for those of you new to our league) into the New Year !!
I am excited for this year to begin !!
Opening Day will be Saturday 14 April
This year we will enjoy the Grand Opening of our Field of Dreams Park in April and we will be hosting the first ever all age group Super Regional Softball Tournament in July !!
Sign ups for the 2012 Spring Season have begun !!
If there are any questions, please email me at
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I can't wait to see you around the diamond,
Bill Hayden
CCYL President
Welcome to the Charles County Youth League (CCYL), where the kids always come 1st!!!
CCYL is founded on 4 main pillars: Have Fun, Do Your Best, Team Work, & Sportsmanship! We teach that if you do those 4 things then you had a good day, win or lose! We also teach that priorities (in order) are: Family, School, then Baseball/Softball!
The objective of the CCYL is to instill the values of good sportsmanship, character, community and integrity in our youth. We desire to provide them with an enriching environment where they can reach their goals of sport and exceed their own expectations.
CCYL is a Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball and Softball organization. Our emphasis is to assist children in sportsmanship and skills development. It is our desire that each child is given a positive environment to play a competitive sport. It is CCYL's intent to use our website to provide timely, secure information to our CCYL members. The on-line registration allows our members to register at their convenience. It provides the CCYL Board of Directors and League Commissioners the ability to more effectively serve the children of Charles County.
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| | | | HEADLINES  | | | | | | | | | | | | | Caitlin Lowe's Slapping Clinic at the University of Maryland | | | | | | by
posted 01/19/2012
If you've been planning to register for Caitlin Lowe's Slapping Clinic at the
University of Maryland...It's time to sign-up.
If you're planning to attend Caitlin Lowe's slapping clinic at the University of Maryland, March 17 or 18, it's time to register. We're over two months from the clinic dates and already 78% FULL.
Our first Caitlin Lowe Slapping Clinic was three weeks ago, and people are still sending emails about the great experience. She put on a fantastic slapping clinic in Mt. Laurel, NJ.
Here's what coaches, parents and players said:
"Any slapper who missed this clinic...blew it."
"Great clinic- Caitlin really knows her stuff..."
"She demonstrated everything and explained it all very thoroughly and got her points through to the girls very well. She also kept it light and entertaining. I attended two sessions, and the time flew by in both of them. The number of players per session seemed just about right,..."
"The time between sessions was also a great idea. It's always a very good thing when your guest takes time to talk with players and coaches, and Caitlin spent every second between sessions doing just that."
"I thought it was great. What an opportunity to interact with Caitlin, someone who has been there that my daughter could relate to, versus a 50 year old dad/coach. Are you planning on doing more in the future? If yes, please keep me on the mailing list. Attached is a pic, look at the smile on my daughter's face. Good stuff!"
"Thanks again for the camp we loved Caitlin she is such a sweetie."
"A lot of my whole 14u team was at the intermediate class and loved it. Here's why:
She was personal, nice and interacted nicely.
There was not a lot of "fluff"-she taught and corrected!
Nice ratio of girls to her...
We would be happy to attend anything you have in the future."
There are dozens more emails to pull quotes. Thank you to everyone who sent them.
It was a great clinic and the excited: coaches, parents and players, have said it better than I could.
If you're a slapper, or slapping coach, don't miss Caitlin Lowe at University of Maryland.
Happy New Year,
David
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| | | | | | | 2012 NIKE SOFTABALL CAMPS | | | | | | by
posted 01/19/2012
Register for a 2012 NIKE Softball Camp!
The 2012 NIKE Softball Camps are here with a new look and new NIKE SPORTS CAMPS WEBSITE! Now more than ever it is easier for you to search through our programs and find the location that is best for you. More information, maps, and photos for you to see. Come check it out now and sign up again for your favorite camp or give one of our new and exciting locations a try! Click here to go directly to NIKE Softball Camps! Or...click on your favorite site directly below!
What separates Nike Softball Camps from all the others? What is the #1 benefit you will get from attending these camps? Nike Softball Camps are about taking it up a notch...it is emotional; it is about striving for perfection in a game decided by inches and hundredths of seconds. Having an “edge” is the difference between being called out or safe, driving a single up the middle, a double off the wall, or a game winning homerun; it is about turning a clutch double play or making a diving catch.
 Early Sign Up Offer
This summer, NIKE Softball Camps sponsored by USA Softball and the ASA wants to reach out to you and let you know about a very special offer that we have for any camper who registers before February 20th!
 By reserving your spot before February 20th at any of our Nike Softball Camps, you will be automatically entered into our drawing to win one of two amazing softball collectors items! First drawing will be for an Olympic Jersey personally signed by Cat Osterman. The second drawing will be for an 8 x 10 picture signed by the entire 2011 PAM AMERICAN GOLD MEDAL TEAM. The two winners will be announced in June 2012 and mailed their jersey and picture.
Registering is easy; just click on one of the camp locations below and reserve a spot with a $265 deposit ($250 deposit +$15 registration fee).
2012 SOFTBALL CAMP LOCATIONS
(* Designates New Location for 2012)
West/Northwest
UC Santa Barbara - Santa Barbara, CA
Rainbow Sports Complex, Modesto, CA *
Twin Creeks Sports Complex, Sunnyvale, CA
Freedom Park Sports Complex, Sacramento, CA *
Cal State University, Monterey Bay, Monterey, CA
University of San Diego/Franklin Park, San Diego, CA *
San Diego City College - San Diego, CA
University of Nevada, Reno - Reno, NV
Willamette University - Salem, OR
Embry Riddle University -Prescott, AZ
Colorado - Check Back for Dates!
Midwest/Southwest
University of Dallas - Dallas, TX
South Campus Complex, Houston, TX *
St. Catherine University - St. Paul, MN *
Westminster College - Fulton, MO *
Condordia University - Mequon, WI *
Davenport University - Grand Rapids, MI *
Defiance College - Defiance, OH *
East/Southeast
Fairfield University - Fairfield, CT
Gettysburg College - Gettysburg, PA
Salisbury University - Salisbury, MD
Amherst College - Amherst, MA
Dan Duquette Sports Academy - Hinsdale, MA *
Curry College - Milton, MA
The College of New Jersey - Ewing, NJ
Montclair State University - Montclair, NJ
The Lawrenceville School - Lawrenceville, NJ
Adelphi University - Garden City, NY
SUNY Cortland - Cortland, NY
Shepherd University - Shepherdstown, WV
Greensboro College - Greensboro, NC
Columbus State University - Columbus, GA
Southeastern University - Lakeland, FL
NIKE SOFTBALL CAMP HIGHLIGHTS
• Weeklong Overnight and Day Camps for ages 6 –18 (depending on location)
• Professional instruction from college coaches and college-aged instructors
• Low camper/staff ratio
• Multi-level ability grouping
• Post-camp improvement plan
• Chalk Talks
• Nike Softball Camp T-shirt, Nike Prizes
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!!!
If you have any other questions or would like to get some more information on our camps, please give us a call at 1-800-NIKE-CAMP.
We hope to see you at one of our camp locations this summer.
Regards,
Nike Softball Camps
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| | | | | | | Cal Ripken Coaching Clinic | | | | | | by
posted 12/10/2011
Great Opportunity for Current and Future CCYL Coaches!
Learn from Cal Ripken, Jr. this winter!
Have you started to prepare for next baseball season? Build a plan and grow your coaching game with help from a Hall of Famer this winter.
Cal Ripken, Jr., Bill Ripken and John Habyan will help you sharpen your coaching skills at a 2012 Ripken Baseball Coaching Clinic. Head into next season with confidence and the support of more than 40 years of major league experience.
2012 RIpken Baseball Coaching Clinics
Feb. 18th - McLean, VA
$99 individual admission
$75 per person in groups of 5+
CALL 888.RIPKEN.1 for group registration.
What will you learn?
Each Coaching Clinic features 6 hours crammed full of instruction:
* The Ripken Way: keep it simple, make it fun, explain the why, celebrate the individual
* Breakout sessions on hitting, pitching and defense
* Direct interaction with Cal, Bill and John on-stage
* Direct Q&A sessions on each topic
* Basic and advanced drills to add to your library
* And a take-home packet that covers all the major points of the day
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| | | | | | | Rule Change For Baseball Bats for 2012 | | | | | | by
posted 11/29/2011
Latest Rule Changes for 2012
Updated 11/23/2011
CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 33”in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 ¼” in diameter. Only 2 ¼” barrel non-wood bats marked BPF 1.15 will be allowed. Wood 2 ¼” barrel bats are allowed.
13-15 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in length, and the bat barrel may not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter. All aluminum/alloy barrel bats and all composite handle (only) aluminum/alloy barrels are allowed. Only composite barrel bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 will be allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
16-18 BASEBALL DIVISION
The bat may not exceed 34” in length and the bat barrel many not exceed 2 5/8” in diameter or be greater than a -3 length to weight ratio. Only metal/composite bats certified and marked BBCOR .50 are allowed. Wood barrel bats conforming to the specifications of Official Baseball Rule 1.10 are allowed.
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| | | | | | | Moratorium Lifted for CR Division Bats | | | | | | by
posted 02/10/2011
Moratorium Lifted for CR Division Bats
Effective February 4, 2011 Babe Ruth League, Inc. is lifting the moratorium on composite bats for the Cal Ripken Division effective immediately. This applies only to the 2 ¼ barrel bats.
All bats must be stamped Approved For Play in Babe Ruth Baseball and meet the requirement of Rule 1.10 in the Babe Ruth League, Inc. 2011 Baseball Rules and Regulations for 2 ¼ baseball bats.
Note: The Babe Ruth 13-15 and 16-18 Baseball age divisions will continue to have the moratorium in force as explained previously. All approved composite bat models for the Babe Ruth 13-15 and 16-18 Baseball Divisions are listed at www.nfhs.org.
If you have any questions you should contact National Commissioner Robert Faherty at robert@baberuthleague.org ♦
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