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2013 OVLL Umpire Training Schedule

Posted by Robert Villanueva at Jan 13, 2013 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

Umpire Fast Start Basic Field Mechanics Training (UFS-101)

Offered for all new adult umpires or adults that want to refresh their field mechanics (highly recommended).

Feb. 9 Huntington Valley LL 8 a.m. - Noon

Feb. 9 Costa Mesa American LL 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Feb. 10 Robinwood LL 8 a.m. - Noon

Feb. 24 Ocean View LL 8 a.m. - Noon

NOTE: The Feb. 13 Intro to Rules training is highly recommended for all new adult umpires (see below)

JUNIOR UMPIRE TRAINING (12-18 yrs)

NOTE: All Junior umpires must complete Field Mechanics Full Day training at least once, in order to umpire at OVLL. The Feb. 23 Junior Rules Training is optional, but highly recommended. Junior umpires are welcome and encouraged to take these training courses more than once.

JUNIOR UMPIRE RULES TRAINING (Optional but recommended)

Feb. 23 Old World Village, Main Hall (see address below) Noon - 4 p.m.

JUNIOR UMPIRE FIELD MECHANICS FULL DAY TRAINING (Mandatory to be completed at least once)

Feb. 24 Ocean View LL 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING UMPIRE FIELD MECHANICS TRAINING, One class offered twice (FMT-200). Offered as an optional training course for additional training or for Distrct 62 Certification

Feb. 16 Costa Mesa National LL 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mar. 3 Sea View LL 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ADVANCED FIELD MECHANICS TRAINING (AFM-210) Advanced skills training. Required for District 62 Certification

Feb. 21 Fountain Valley LL (Field 13 & 14) 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. (under the lights)

RULES TRAINING (Discuss the Little League Official Playing Rules) Held at Old World Village (7561 Center Ave, HB) in the Main Hall

Feb. 13 Intro to Rules & Rule 9, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Feb. 20 Session Two 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Feb. 27 Session Three 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar. 6 Session Four 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar. 13 Session Five 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Mar. 20 Session Six 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

NOTE: Junior candidates below age 12 need approval from Jim St.Pierre, Umpire in Chief, to attend training. Juniors (12-17 years) wishing to take adult umpire courses need approval from Jim St.Pierre.

DISTRICT 62 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (required to umpire Major games and tournament games). Must complete the following:

Fast Start or Junior Field Training

Umpire Field Mechanics (one day)

All Rules Training

Advanced Training

Mentored during a Major's game as a plate umpire and base umpire

Complete one observation game from a District 62 staff umpire

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Big Al Coaching Clinic

Posted by Mark Gottschalk at Jan 3, 2013 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

  Big Al Coaching Clinic for All Managers

Big Al Coaching Clinics for 2013 Spring Season Managers is Jan. 30 & 31

OVLL is proud to host Big Al Coaching Clinics, required for all 2013 Spring Season managers:

Wed. Jan. 30 from 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Geared toward coaching players 9-13 years old.
Thur. Jan. 31 from 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Geared toward coaching players 4-8 years old.

All managers must attend the training session that pertains to the age group of their team. The clinics will be held at the Huntington Beach Training Center, 16091 Gothard St., Huntington Beach 92647.

Click here for more details

Little League Baseball, Inc. has been advised that the following bats do not meet the performance standard compliance testing and are deemed not eligible or approved for Little League Baseball:

Mattingly Sports Inc., Balistik composite bat (Model BTKYB Blue)

For info on this product, contact: customer.service@mattinglybaseball.com

Louisville Slugger TPX Dynasty -12 (Model YB12D black/red/grey)

For info on this product, contact: customer.service@slugger.com

 To view all currently Little League approved bats, go to:

http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/baseballbatinfo.htm

 

     Lower Division Information Session for Spring 2013   

Have Questions About Registration for Spring 2013?

Come find the information you need.  OVLL will be hosting a Lower Division question and answer session regarding the upcoming Spring 2013 season.

THURS, NOV. 1ST, 2013 - 5:15pm, OVLL SNACK BAR

* WEE BALL

* T-BALL

* FARM

* MINOR C

All are welcome to attend. Come with questions/inquiries regarding the upcoming season.

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Sunday, Oct 21 Winterball Game Update

Posted by Mark Gottschalk at Oct 20, 2012 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

*** Sun, Oct 21 - Winterball Games CANCELLED ***

As of 10:25 am this Sunday morning (10/21) winterball all games are CANCELLED for today due to wet field conditions and predictions of more rain.