Murphy Canyon Little League: Welcome

     Murphy Canyon Little League is a 100% VOLUNTEER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION whose mission is to provide our community with a recreational baseball league so that every child may play in a safe and friendly environment.

     To keep our program running smoothly, we must rely on YOU, our MCLL families to help run the everyday operations of the league. In order to do this effectively we have launched the MCLL Volunteer Program that requires each family to assist the league by volunteering for a minimum of 8 hours in one of the listed volunteer positions. A Volunteer Program Fee Deposit of $50.00 per family will be charged at the time of registration and will be refunded after a minimum of 8 hours of volunteer service has been logged by your family. 

Why does my family have to volunteer?

       First and foremost, you should do it for your children. By volunteering you are helping make MCLL a better place to play baseball. When you register your children to play in the league and make a decision not to volunteer your time and talents, you need to understand that your children will notice what you are modeling for them.  Our children are incredibly perceptive and will know that, while you think there is some value in your child's participation, the league activities are not worthy of your own active participation.  You need to decide if that’s one of the messages you want them to take away from the baseball experience.         

     Murphy Canyon Little League is run 100% by volunteers. Without parent and family volunteers to help with the enormous task of running the league, it falls on only a few volunteers and the league as a whole suffers. Teams may not have enough coaches to help teach the children correctly, games may not have qualified umpires to judge a fair game, the concession stand stays closed and fundraising opportunities for the league are lost. These are just a few ways the league suffers without volunteers to step up and help out, but all lead to the overall decline of a league.

When do we have to volunteer?

       As part of supporting your child while he/she participates in MCLL activities, the MCLL Volunteer Program allows you to volunteer your time during activities spanning from pre-season organization through the regular season play. It is easy to say that you work full time or that you have a busy schedule, almost everyone does! MCLL offers a range of positions making it easy to find one that fits your schedule. All volunteer hours must be logged before the 2010 MCLL Closing Day Ceremony.

How much time does volunteering take?

      Your volunteer commitment is per family, not per child participating in the program. Each family is expected to volunteer for a minimum of 8 hours during the regular season. You can divide the 8 hours any way that will work for your family. There are some positions including Board Members, Managers and Coaches that require a higher level of commitment, but most volunteer positions are flexible in their time commitments. There is an average of 15-20 games played for each team from March-June. There will be many opportunities to complete the 8 hour commitment.     Regardless of the position, the reward for all volunteers is allowing your children to enjoy the experience of participating in a first rate Little League program while having fun working with other families in our community.

  How do I know what I’m signing up for?                                                                                                                                                                                      A detailed description of each position is available on the Murphy Canyon Little League website at www.MurphyCanyonLittleLeague.com.  

What positions are available?

       The lists of volunteer positions we need to fill during the regular season are listed below. The specific number of volunteers needed in each position is determined once the number of families participating in our program is known.  

What if I don’t know how to do any of the jobs?

       All volunteer positions have training and support offered by board members. Check the website or contact MCLL Board members at MCLLBoard@MurphyCanyonLittleLeague.com to find out when the training sessions are going to be held so you don’t miss them. It is your responsibility to let the MCLL Board know if you need to be trained. 

How do we sign up?

       On the player registration form select the position(s) you prefer to volunteer for. During one of the MCLL Walk-up Registration & Verification Days bring the completed 2010 Volunteer Form and supporting documents to turn in. One must be submitted for each person volunteering for MCLL. 

How will the MCLL Board verify the hours?

       MCLL Volunteer Logs (Bright Pink Binders) are available in each concession stand as well as the score booths. All volunteers are required to sign in and out of the MCLL Volunteer Log and to have it initialed by a league official in order for the volunteer hours to count toward your volunteer service. It is the responsibility of each volunteer to have their volunteer service signed off by a league official at the time of the volunteer service.

 When do we get the Volunteer Program Fee refunded?

       As soon as a minimum of 8 hours of combined family volunteer time is accumulated. To process the refund, contact the MCLL Board at MCLLBoard@MurphyCanyonLittleLeague.com in writing with the family member’s names and where they worked their volunteer hours. As soon as the hours are verified, your check will be returned to you.

What if our family can’t volunteer?      

     If you know that your family is unable to meet the MCLL Volunteer Program commitment, you can pay the Volunteer Program Buyout Fee of $50 at the time of registration. This provision will allow families to simply agree to pay the $50 and subsequently avoid any volunteer obligations. You may choose this option during the registration process instead of selecting a category in which to volunteer. If this option is selected, all rights to the Volunteer Program Fee Refund are waived. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Two dates offered!

February 6^th and 13^th 2010 

Cost: $35.00 per player if pre-registered by 1/17/10 via PayPal.

Each player will receive a complimentary Camp T-shirt and gift pack.

Please pre-register on our website www.sandiegobaseballcamps.com.

Find the camp you are interested in attending, register your player and pay all online      

7-10 yr olds LL age: 9am-12pm             

11-14 yr olds LL age: 12:15-3:15pm            

         **Players can attend one of the clinic dates at corresponding time with age** 

The clinic will be hosted by Murphy Canyon Little League at:

Santo Field

3291 Santo Road

San Diego, California 92124          

Clinic Trainers 

NATE BOMAN     

     Hometown Allied Gardens, San Diego, Ca. Left handed pitcher, AGLL and Patriot league Alumni, All CIF selection at Patrick Henry (2003), Played 3 years at USD (2003-2006), USD all-time leader in K's per 9 innings, Team USA invitee summer 2005, 9^th round DRAFT choice by the Los Angeles Angels Sept 2006. Currently coaching the 9U, 12U & 13U Scripps Ranch Renegades travel ball teams. Nate has given private lessons for 5+ years. 

MIKE PIERATT  

     Hometown San Carlos, San Diego, Ca. Played baseball at SDSU in the 70’s. Has more than 20 years of coaching experience. Patrick Henry High School pitching coach, 10 years. Mike is active in the San Diego community and enjoys working with youth ball players. 

*Other Professional/collegiate instructors will be assisting*

Clinic Activities     

     Each session will begin with an introduction, stretching, and warm-up. Players will work in small groups and rotate through stations. The stations include: Infield, Outfield, Hitting, Pitching and Base Running. Groups will be split up into age groups and there will be instruction and competitive activities within each station. Each age group will have a different level of instruction and all drills will be fun and informative.   

Murphy Canyon Little League is looking for   

Military Commands and Business Sponsors for the 2010 season.

For the first time, MCLL is looking for local businesses and military commands to sponsor us. We offer a great program with multiple levels of sponsorships available.

Contact Josie Thomas at Sponsorship@MurphyCanyonLittleLeague.com for more information on how your command or company can make a difference in the lives of our Little League players.