News and Announcements
District Honors Volunteer for 50 Plus Years of Service
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Brent Forrest, on behalf of District 33 presented Mr. Bob Bouchard the coveted "Plate Brush" award. Bob was honored by Marti Emerald and the San Diego City Council for his 50+ years as a volunteer umpire at Redwood Village and Chollas Lake Little Leagues. March 3rd, 2012 was officially proclaimed by the City of San Diego as "Bob Bouchard Day".
There were many district umpires and representatives there to celebrate Bob's day, and to share in honoring Bob as a long time volunteer, mentor, and friend. There are several umpires that started at Chollas Lake, who have umpired at the World Series, who were influenced early in their careers by Bob's teaching and style.
Ned Kern
President of Chollas Lake Little League
As each of you are aware Little League Baseball in September and December of 2010 issued a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Little League (Majors) Division and all other baseball divisions of Little League. Complete information on this moratorium can be viewed at http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2010/Sep-Dec/CompositeBatMoratium.htm
In District 33, the safety of our players and all other participants is paramount. With this said each the umpires must perform a complete inspection of equipment which could potentially be used during the course of the game. This check should include all helmets and bats. Catcher's equipment should also be inspected. Below is the policy we have established for enforcement of the composite bat moratorium for all games played within District 33.
"The policy for the composite bat moratorium for all games, practice, regular season and post season, played in District 33 will be to have the manager or player provide the umpire inspecting the equipment written verification from the Little League website (for any bat that appears to the umpire to be a composite bat) that the bat in question has received a waiver and been approved for use in a baseball division of Little League Baseball. The inability of the manager or player to provide written verification of the waiver being granted, by Little League Baseball, for the bat in question will force its removal from the game."
Umpire Consultant
California District 33
Baseball Bat Rule Changes for the 2012 Season
On November 3, 2011, Little League International announced various Bat Rule changes which will go into effect for the upcoming 2012 season. Each of these changes impact baseball bats only. The link provided details the changes for each division of Little League Baseball as well as the actual verbiage to be placed into the soon to be releases 2012 Baseball Rule Book. If changes are made or additional clarity is provided on how to enforce the rule before the start of the season the link provided will be the best method to use as you review the information.
http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2011/Sep-Dec/LLAnnouncesBatRuleChangesfor2012Season.htmMark Beall
Umpire Consultant
California District 33
Congratulations to our 2010 Junior Umpire Graduates
Congratulations to Joseph Perretta of North Park Little League and Max Ramirez of Chollas Lake Little League for completing the 2010 Junior Umpire School at Western Region headquarters in San Bernardino. Joseph and Max had a great time at the weeklong school and are ready to show off their skills. Way to go boys!
Joseph and Max, recent grads of Western Region's 2010 Junior Umpire School
San Diego Baseball Spring Team Training Camp
January 31st thru February 2nd, 2013
Location: MCLL's Big Damato Field
Cost: $10:00 per player / $120 per team
Sign Up Contact: mikepieratt@yahoo.com
CAMP TRAINERS
MIKE PIERATT: Currently coaches at Patrick Henry High School. Played at San Diego State in the 80’s. Has more than 20 years of coaching experience.
NATE BOMAN: Played 3 years at USD, 9th round MLB DRAFT choice by the LA Angels 2006. Currently coaches 14u Scripps Ranch Renegades.
NICK FARREN: Currently coaches at Grossmont High School. All League Catcher/Infielder at PHHS. Played at College of San Mateo in 2005. Currently coaches 13u San Diego Rebels.
*Additional instructors may assist *
CAMP OUTLINE:
Manager & Coaches Clinic / Safety Clinic
January 31st, 2013 5:00pm to 7:00pm
SDBC will conduct a free skills clinic for all D33 managers and coaches. Following the skills clinic, D33 staff will give an emergency management clinic. Both these clinics meet the clinic requirements for Managers and Coaches imposed by District.
Juniors Division Teams (age group: 13-14) and Manager/Coaches
February 1st, 2013 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Pitching, hitting, fielding, running
T-Ball Division Teams (age group: 4-6 yrs) and Manager/Coaches
February 2nd, 2013 9:00am-10:30am
Throwing, catching, hitting, running
Rookies/Caps Division Teams (age group 7-8 yrs) and Manager/Coaches
February 2nd, 2013 11:00am – 12:30pm
Throwing, catching, hitting, running
Minors / Majors Division Teams (age group 9-12) and Manager/Coaches
February 2nd, 2013 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Throwing, catching, hitting, running
July 25th, August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and 31st 2012 Ages: 9 thru 13 Little League Age
Time: 5pm -6:45pm
Cost: $35.00 per session. $30 per session for 5 or more sessions
Location: San Carlos Little League Major Field
High School Level coaching staff, all aspects of the game, hitting pitching, fielding, running basics....
Contact: Mike Pieratt at 619 991-2080 or email at mikepieratt@yahoo.com
District 33 is proud to share information about upcoming Baseball Camps and Clinics that are happening around San Diego this summer. These non-district sponsored events can be a good experience for all those who attend. Please follow the registration instructions for each clinic and if you have any questions, each clinic has a contact person listed.
August 29th, and 31st 2012 Ages: 9 thru 13 Little League Age
Time: 5pm -6:45pm
Cost: $35.00 per session. $30 per session for 5 or more sessions
Location: San Carlos Little League Major Field
High School Level coaching staff, all aspects of the game, hitting pitching, fielding, running basics....
Contact: Mike Pieratt at 619 991-2080 or email at mikepieratt@yahoo.com
