The next Presidents meeting of 2010 will be 7PM on February 18, 2010 at the Zionsville Lions Club Building.  We expect to select teams and times for the two RUMBLE AT THE REGION dates.  We will also meet with the Butler University Rep concerning the Bulter Baseball Camp for 2010.  Additionally, we will discuss Keraga Cup and Presidents Cup.  District 8 will be hosting the Big League State Tourney this Year.

On March 27th, with the help of Little League's partners at the Baseball Factory, MVP Bands and the Positive Coaching Alliance, Little League is providing coaching clinics in each of our Regions for 2010. The clinics are designed to cover every aspect of Coaching from creating a great learning atmosphere to fielding ground balls to performing practice and pre-game exercises.

This one day clinic is designed to enhance any baseball coach's goal in providing young athletes the opportnity for a positive, character building experience, to performing thorough practice and pre-game exercises as well as developing skill levels and increasing their overall enjoyment while playing the game of baseball.

At the Little League Baseball Coaching Clinic you will learn all that you need to improve your coaching ability, to reach the players you're coaching and to make the league a great place for children and parents alike.

No matter how many years you've been coaching, the Little League Coaches Clinic will have something for you.

Reservations are limited and payment must be received to guarantee your reservation(s).  The clinic will include all materials and lunch  The clinic will be held at the John Marshall High School on East 38th Street.

Tentative Itinerary:

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Registration
9:00 AM -10:30 AM - Positive Coaching Alliance - Little League Double Goal Coach Workshop
10:45 AM -12: 15PM -MVP Powerbands - Arm Strengthening and Conditioning/Throwing Mechanics
12:15 PM -1:15 PM - Lunch
1:15 PM - 3:30 PM - Baseball Factory - Fielding / Catching Techniques, Progressions and Drills.
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM - Baseball Factory - Hitting / Pitching Techniques, Progressons and Drills.

We offer an informative and enjoyable clinic.  Please encourage all coaches and managers to attend.

Go to this link to get more detained information:  

Mark Commons, District Administrator announces that Indiana District 8 has partnered with Butler University in an important training opportunity for players at all of our leagues.  Butler University will be running camps for a number of age groups providing a day camp of training, skills development and fun.  These camps are scheduled in June.  Check the link below to find out where and when the fun is scheduled to take place.

Register online at www.bulldogbaseballcamps.com