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Admin
Last updated
02-08-10 01:08 PM
El Cerrito Youth Baseball
John Dresslar
(510) 215-2939
El Cerrito, California
94530
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Monday, February 8th:
The City of El Cerrito has opened all fields. Play ball!
2010 Umpiring Training TODAY (Feb. 7th)
Umpiring! As always, ECYB will be relying on youth umpires to officiate its games in 2 010. Players in their second year of Bronco ball and above are eligible to be umpires and are paid.
MANDATORY TRAINING FOR ALL UMPIRES: Both new and returning umpires must attend the ECYB Umpire Clinic today, February 7, 2010 at the Harding Clubhouse. The clinic runs from 9:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M. Lunch will be provided. Mark Beller of PROFESSIONAL OFFICIATING (and also an ECYB parent) will run the training, which will include a review of MLB/PONY rules and field mechanics.
Completed sign-up sheets were due by Friday, January 29th. (The sheet can be found in the "Handouts" section of the ECYB website.) If you are interested in umpiring for ECYB in the 2010 season but did not submit a form, please contact Rick Price at: rgprice32@yahoo.com
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2010 Late Registration is still open in Bronco and Shetland divisions!
Players have been assigned to teams and registration is closed, except that we are still accepting sign-ups in our Shetland (5 to 7 year old) and Bronco (11 to 12 year old) Divisions. Please contact the Bronco or Shetland division presidents to inquire about openings before registering.
More registration information is available here.
Season Timeline
February 1, 2010: Practices Begin (except Shetland)
February 6, 2010: Shetland Parent Meeting
February 6 and 20, 2010: Shetland Parent Get-togethers
Tuesday February 16th: Manager and Coaches training session
Tuesday February 23rd: Parents and Team PCA coordinators.
February 27, 2010 (Saturday): Opening Day Parade and Picnic
June 6, 2010: Final Championship Game. (Season end)
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Please help us keep in touch with you!
ECYB relies on the information in our registration database to send important information to you. Please keep your contact data current so you don't miss league-level announcements.
Go to ecyb.clubspaces.com, select "Client Login" at the bottom right corner, and use the email address and password you used to register in the fall to enter the system. You can change all your contact information (including your login email address!) at this site. Questions? Contact ECYB Registrar, Becky Price at bprice57@comcast.net |
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Lost and Found
Please check the Lost & Found page if you've lost or found anything at an ECYB field -- and email us by clicking if you would like us to run a listing for you. |
On game days with threatening or soggy weather, check here for the league's official, up-to-the-minute reports on whether games will go forward as scheduled. Also, you can directly check the City of El Cerrito Recreation Department's web site for field conditions and closures, at http://www.el-cerrito.org/recreation/ |
 The next Board Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m., Harding School Clubhouse. As always, all ECYB members are encouraged to attend! To have an item placed on the agenda, please contact Michael McMullen at rmichaelmcmullen@yahoo.com
at least 24 hours before the meeting.
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Message from the President
Hello everyone. By now all of you should have a pretty good sense of what team your player is affiliated with, the practice schedule, and are setting your sights on what volunteer jobs to sign up for. If you are in Shetland, this is still coming together but it will be soon.
Behind the scenes there is a great deal going on. We have held our first parents meeting which was well attended. We are planning the Shetland meeting for next week and there are some PCA meetings being set up for weeks 2 and 3 of February. The Division Presidents are working hard to get their game schedules ready to present to the Board at our next meeting on February 10th. We will get them posted as soon as possible so you can make your plans. Shannon Dowling is working on the preparations for our Opening Day Parade which will be on Saturday, February 27. That is always a fun event. It's the first time we get to see all of the kids in their clean uniforms with their new teams and teammates.
The one thing we worry about is anyone getting left behind or out of the loop with all of these activities. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions. There are plenty of jobs which need to be filled, plenty of opportunity to get involved at whatever level you choose. Most of all there is plenty of fun to be had interacting with other parents or watching the players develop their skills on the fields. So don't be shy. Come join us if you haven't already made a commitment. There are hundreds of wonderful people in this league and we hope you jump in.
In the meantime, the weather out there is looking a little weathery. This may mean some missed practices. Stay in touch with your coaches Find out what your child can be doing on the off days to stay in condition. It is important for them to keep their arms loose and no better way than just going out and playing a little catch or long toss. Swing a bat or swing a broom. Do a little running. It can't hurt and will help keep them engaged while waiting for the clouds to disappear.
Thanks! Mike McMullen
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2010 Managers and Division Presidents
Pony - Division President: Richard Cline
1. Red Sox = Mark Langermann
2. Mets = Terence Fisher
Bronco - Division President: Jon Meurer
1. Mariners = Andy Lojo
2. Pirates = Richard Cline
3. Reds = Joe Lewis
4. Dodgers = Mike McMullen
5. Giants = James Ough
Mustang - Division President: Lorraine Dowling
1. A's = Gabriel Valenzuela
2. Yankees = Bart Schultz
3. Orioles = Kim Jones
4. Rockies = Michael DeMay
5. Angels = George Yamashida
6. Phillies = Jon Meurer
7. Cubs = LaRone Smith
8. Tigers = Joe Villeneuve
Pinto - Division President: Melvin Palmer
1. Bears = Doug Price-Hanson
2. Bobcats = Matt Bowman
3. Eagles = Charles Settles
4. Lions = Grady Carson
5. Oaks = Seth Scholar
6. Padres = Kenneth Sloan
Shetland - Division President: Heather Hurford
1. Blue = Scott Hilton
2. Green = Steve Fadelli
3. Orange = Jojo Kochaphum
4. Purple = Gary Sloan
5. Red = Theo Oliphant
6. Yellow = Steven Gaffagan
2010 ECYB Board
ECYB Board Members elected for 2010 are:
* Steven Gaffagan
* Mike Demay
* Rick Price
* Heather Hurford
* Terence Fisher (voted on for another term)
They join these continuing board members, who will take the following duties:
* Mike McMullen - League President
* Shannon Dowling - Vice President
* Dara O'Farrell - Treasurer
* Andy Lojo - Secretary
* Melvin Palmer
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VOLUNTEER HOURS INFORMATION
ECYB continues to experience a shortage of volunteers to perform necessary tasks. To ensure the success of the league we need more parents to volunteer their time. (Volunteer requirements continued here).
What is El Cerrito Youth Baseball?
Baseball for Boys and Girls between 5 and 14 years old. (League age for the 2010 season is determined as of April 30, 2010.) Learn leadership, discipline, and teamwork. Learn fundamentals, build skills and have some fun! New in 2007: Shetland Level, for 5 and 6 year olds!
Registration for all divisions: September through October (Forms and information are available now, both on line here and at the El Cerrito Community Center). Evaluations are held in January; Practice begins: 1st week of February; Opening Day: 1st Weekend of March; Baseball season: March through 2nd week of June.
Shetland Level (5-6 year olds --T-ball & coach pitch)
Pinto Level (7-8 year olds - coach pitch)
Mustang Level (9-10 year olds)
Bronco Level (11-12 year olds)
Pony Level (13-14 year olds)
ECYB is affiliated with Pony Baseball, Inc. In an effort to maintain a fun and competitive league, ECYB strives to keep the skill level on each team as equal as possible. ECYB is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance.
More detailed information about ECYB can be found at the ECYB FAQs on this web site.
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