Newsletter note: The Spring season is nearly upon us and you will start to receive monthly CSA newsletters and occasional updates regarding Carlsbad Softball events. For those of you that are new to the league, these newsletters are a great way to keep up-to-date on coming events and additional services that our league has to offer. I suggest you take the time to read them. They are also archived at the CSA web site.

If your daughter is no longer playing softball just send me a quick note and I’ll be happy to remove you from our email list.

Is your old T-ball gear taking up space in the garage?

Bring it up and donate it to CSA so we can put it to good use for our incoming T-ball players.

We will be accepting gloves, bats, cleats, T’s, and anything else that is T-ball age appropriate.

You can also bring your items up to Calavera from 8AM-9AM prior to the 6U (T-ball) orientation on December 3rd.

This is a first time event to welcome all our incoming and returning 6U (T-Ball) players. This event is guaranteed to be a good time for players and an informative time for parents. Games, treats, surprises, and much, much more will be offered. Used equipment will be selling for bargain basement prices!

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.

If you are interested in managing or coaching you need to apply NOW so that your application can be considered at this selection meeting.

WE WANT YOUR INPUT!

We will be selecting managers for the spring season on December 3^rd. As a follow-up to our manager/coaches evaluations sent out at the end of last season the board welcomes feedback on last year’s managers.

If you had a positive experience with a manager or coach last year WE WANT TO KNOW! We want to know about any less-than-positive experiences as well.

This is YOUR CHANCE to help us shape the league and select the best and most qualified managers and coaches.

Wednesday, December 14^th: Junior Umpire Registration Meeting

If your daughter is second year 12U (or higher) and interesting in being a Junior Umpire this is the meeting that she must attend! Parents are also welcome.

We will be accepting a maximum of 25 girls for this program, so space is limited.

Please bring:

1. A check for $45.00 for umpire clinics made out to CSA. (To be refunded after your daughter has umpired 3 games).
2. Something to write with.

The mandatory umpire rules clinic is January 29^th.   The umpire mechanics clinic is March 12^th.

There will be two levels of Junior Umpires this season:

Purple Level

• Umpire 8U games behind the plate
• Umpire 10U games on the bases

Gold Level

• Umpire 8U games behind the plate
• Umpire 10U games behind the plate or on the bases.

Junior Umpiring is a great way to build confidence and self-esteem, and girls can earn from $10-$25 per 90 minute game.

Junior Umpires:

• Must be second year 12U or higher.
• Will be required to attend an all-day skills clinic (Purple Level) and mechanics clinic (Gold Level). See dates above.
• Will be required to attend occasional Junior Umpire meetings.

Teams will be selected at this time. All managers (or a coach representative) should be present.

CSA will be starting a video and DVD library available for check out by players, parents and coaches. Videos and DVD’s on pitching, catching, fielding, hitting, strategy and coaching will be available to be checked out.

Videos and DVDs can be checked out from the snack bar for two weeks at NO CHARGE. Damage fees and late fees do apply.

More info in subsequent newsletters…

For the 2006 Spring Season, home team managers will be required to prepare and line their own fields before games. It is suggested that each manager designate a parent, or several parents, to perform this task for the team. A Field Maintenance Manager is needed to conduct field maintenance training seminars and oversee the field maintenance responsibilities during the course of the season.

If interested, contact Craig Pahl at cvlkco@aol.com