Corona American Little League: Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Corona American Little League. Your source for all the latest league information, news and announcements! Corona American Little League partners with Positive Coaching Alliance to make your Little Leaguer's experience a positive one.
Monday, December 12
We are in search of a volunteer to oversee the operations of our concession stand for the Spring 2012 season. This position is responsible for scheduling and making sure the inventory is available during all games. If you have an interest in helping our league as a volunteer, please contact the league president, Chris, at president@coronaamerican.org.
Monday, January 23
There are just two registration dates for the Spring 2012 season left.
| Registration Dates: | ||
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2012 | 9:00A - 12:00P | Mountain Gate Park |
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| League Age 4 to 7 | $100.00 |
| League Age 8 to 16 | $120.00 |
| League Age 17 to 18 & CIF | $80.00 |
| Challenger Division | $40.00 |
- A participant's league age is determined by their age on April 30, 2012.
- All participants must show proof of residence inside of Corona American Little League boundaries.
- A $30.00 Fundraiser Buy-out fee will be offered at the time of registration only.
- A $20.00 “Your Fair Share” fee will be charged to all participants to help cover the costs of the concession stand.
- A $10.00 “Sibling Discount” will be applied for each sibling registering at the same time.
- The maximum family registration fee will be $250.00.
* We have been asked to pass the word along that the fees for obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate from a county recorder in the state of California will increase by $2.00 on January 1, 2012. If you need a certified copy, please act now before prices increase. Prices are schedule to increase by $2.00 on January 1, 2013 and again on January 1, 2014.
Wednesday, January 25
Try-outs for the 2012 season are scheduled for Saturday January 28, 2012 at Mountain Gate Park. All registered players age 7 through 14 who are not returning to a Major or Junior Division team are eligible to attend try-outs*. Players who do not attend try-outs will be selected to a team in the lowest division their age is eligible for. All registered players will be selected to be on a team. Players should arrive about thirty (30) minutes before their try-out time to warm up. Players should be prepared to field, hit and run during their try-out. They should wear comfortable clothing for these activities.
| League Age ** | Start Time | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Age 11 and 12 | 9:00 AM | Field 2 |
| Age 13and 14 |
9:00 AM | Field 1 |
| Age 10 | 10:00 AM | Field 2 |
| Age 9 | 12:00 PM | Field 2 |
| Age 7 and 8 | 2:00 PM | Field 2 |
* - Returning players from the 2011 Junior Angels and 2011 Junior Orioles must attend try-outs. All Senior Division players do not need to try-out.
** - League age is the age of the player on April 30, 2012. Example: A player who is 9 years old on January 28, 2012 and has a birthday on April 30 is league age 10. Each player's league age is noted on their registration form.
Tuesday, January 24
Below is a list of clinics and training offered by volunteers of the Western Region, District 72 and Corona American Little League. Training is provided in all areas of Little League. If you would like to attend one of these clinics, please register early to get your spot.
Western Region Clinics
| Clinic Name | Dates | Location | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rules Clinic #1 | Jan 14-15, 2012 | Western Region | Register |
| Umpire Mechanics Training | Jan 20-22, 2012 | Western Region | Register |
| Rules Clinic #2 | Jan 21-22, 2012 | Western Region | Register |
| Score Keeper Workshop | Feb 4, 2012 | Western Region | Register |
| Week Long Adult Umpire School #1 | Feb 11-17, 2012 | Western Region | Class Full |
| Week Long Adult Umpire School #2 | Feb 18-24, 2012 | Western Region | Register |
District 72 Clinics
| Clinic Name | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Big Al Clinic (Managers and coaches) | Jan 22, 2012 | X-Factor Baseball Academy |
| 40 Rule Myths (Managers, Coaches, Umpires, Board Members) | Feb 25, 2012 | Corona Public Library |
Corona American Little League Clinics
| Clinic Name | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire Mechanics Clinic | February 4, 2012 9:00AM | Mountain Gate Park |
Wednesday, January 18
Santiago High School will be putting on its youth baseball clinic on Saturday February 11th at Santiago High School from 10:00AM until 2:00PM. The cost of the clinic is $50.00 and is aimed at players in grades 3 through 8. See the attached flyer for details.
Monday, January 24
All individuals who would like to volunteer for Corona American Little League during the Spring 2012 season must submit a completed 2012 Volunteer Application form. A copy of a valid photo identification must accompany the application in order for it to be approved. All Board Members, managers, coaches, team moms, umpires and concession stand workers must submit the form to be allowed on the field.
Thursday, November 3
Little League International announced new rules that apply to the definition and use of illegal bats during the 2012 season. All managers, coaches, umpires, players and parents should familiarize themselves with these new rules. For players moving up into the Junior or Senior divisions, this article will cover the bats that are approved and it includes a list of bats that have received a waiver for use. Please visit the web site below to read the article.
Little League Baseball Bat Rules for 2012
Wednesday, November 16
For Field Conditions in Corona, please call (951) 736-2244 after 3:00 PM to confirm that the fields at Mountain Gate Park are open before going to your game or practice.
If you see graffiti at Mountain Gate park, or anywhere in the City of Corona, call (951) 817-5841 to put in a request to have your park and community cleaned up.
Thursday, October 28
Corona American Little League is now on Facebook. If you have a Facebook account, please become a fan. You'll be able to get league updates from Facebook as well as our web site.
Our District 72 is now on Facebook. This is an open forum to get information on TOC, All-Stars and the rest of the leagues in our District. Click on this link and become a fan today!
| Upcoming Events | |||
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Sat 1/28 |
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9:00 AM | Mountain Gate Park Field 2 |
| Tue 1/31 |
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6:00 PM | TBA |
| Wed 2/1 |
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6:00 PM | Corona Cages |
| Thu 2/2 |
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6:00 PM | Corona Cages |
| Sat 2/4 |
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9:00 AM | Mountain Gate Park Field 2 |
| Mon 2/6 |
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6:30 PM | Corona Public Library |
| Wed 2/8 |
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6:00 PM | Eisenhower Elementary School |
| Thu 2/9 |
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6:00 PM | Eisenhower Elementary School |
| Wed 2/15 |
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7:00 PM | Eisenhower Elementary School |
| Thu 2/23 |
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7:00 PM | Eisenhower Elementary School |
| Sat 2/25 |
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10:00 AM | Corona Public Library |



