Little League Alberta District 8: Welcome

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Happy New Year!

Hard to believe but registration for the 2012 season is already underway for some leagues!  On the left sidebar click on Find Your League to locate the league which your community belongs to, and then click on How To Register to find the link for your home league and registration information.

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2012 Blue Jays Honda Super Camps

The Toronto Blue Blue Jays will once again be conducting their Super Camp here in Calgary July 5th to 7th at Foothills Stadium.  These three-day camps offer children ages 10-16 – of all abilities – the ultimate Major League experience. Learn skills and techniques from former Major League All-Stars: Sandy Alomar, Homer Bush, Lloyd Moseby, Rance Mulliniks & Duane Ward.

Join fellow teammates for three days of top-notch baseball instruction combined with unforgettable moments such as meeting Blue Jays alumni players!  The cost is $230 per child. Space is limited, so register now!

CLICK ON THE HEADLINE LINK ABOVE TO REGISTER ONLINE



Teaching for Tomorrow - Coaches Clinics

A unique instructional clinic for coaches and managers with Al Herback. 

PLAYING THE GAME (Ages 7 to 12) - Tuesday, April 24th

6:00pm to 10:00pm (registration starting at 5:30pm)

LEARNING THE GAME (Ages 4 to 6) - Tuesday, May 1st

6:00pm to 10:00pm (registration starting at 5:30pm)

Both clinics will be held at Bishop Grandin High School, 111 Haddon Road SW

* Instructional manuals and DVD's will be available for purchase at the clinic (bring cash or cheque) *

For more information and to register please contact your league president or Dave Stevens at Dave.R.Stevens@conocophillips.com 



Significant Policy, Rule, and Regulation Changes for 2012

Little League International has announced the full list of significant changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2012, to the policies, rules and regulations of the program.

In order to give timely information to parents and leagues, some of the changes were announced several weeks ago. One change, in the bat regulations, has been further updated since the first announcement. The update clarifies the penalty for using an illegal bat.

Please click on the headline above to go to the Little League International website for more information and a downloadable PDF file listing all the significant changes. 



Bat Specifications and Standards for 2012 Season

In an effort to provide timely information on bat rules, Little League International today announced the bat specifications and standards for the 2012 season.  Please click on the headline above to view the new bat specs and standards.

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Calgary School of Baseball

The Calgary School of Baseball offers off-season baseball training in a non-affiliated environment that is both fun and affordable with excellent coaches and athletic trainers.  Both athletic and skills training are available October 2011 through March 2012.  Please visit their website at http://www.calgaryschoolofbaseball.com for more information and to register.

2011 District All-Star Champions

Congratulations to our District 8 All-Star Champions!

MINOR AA:  Calgary West (Prairie Silver Medalists)

MINORS:  Fish Creek (Prairie Bronze Medalists)

MAJOR AA:  Fish Creek 

MAJORS:  Rocky Mountain (Prairie Champions)

JUNIOR AA:  Fish Creek 

JUNIORS:  Calgary South (Prairie Silver Medalists)

SENIORS:  Fish Creek (Prairie Silver Medalists)  

Thanks to all the teams that participated and to the umpires and other volunteers. 



2011 Interlock Playoffs

Congratulations to the following 2011 division champions!

SENIORS:  Fish Creek Reds

JUNIOR 90 NATIONAL:  Calgary West Giants 

JUNIOR 90 AMERICAN:  Fish Creek Indians 

JUNIOR 80 NATIONAL:  Calgary West Athletics

JUNIOR 80 AMERICAN:  Calgary South Reds