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Official Website of Santa Susana Baseball
Santa Susana Baseball is a non-profit community baseball league run exclusively by volunteers with player divisions for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 14 (age as of April 30, 2010). Our baseball complex is located in the scenic foothills of Simi Valley, California between Houghton Park and Township Elementary on Township Avenue between Tapo Canyon Road and Tapo Street.
Santa Susana Baseball has been serving the Simi Valley area for 47 years. We are dedicated to teaching baseball skills, teamwork and sportsmanship in the welcoming spirit of the PONY ("Protect Our Nation's Youth") sports organization. Join us and make new friends playing youth baseball the way it's meant to be.
Friday, February 26
Join Us For Dodger Night!
Come on out baseball fans and join 400 of your friends, family, and teammates for a great time at Dodger Stadium, Friday, April 30, 2010 (UCLA Night and Hat Giveaway) to see the Dodgers play the Pittsburgh Pirates. All seats are lower reserve and are just $16 (less than face value). Be sure to get your order in with your Team Parent.
Wednesday, December 2
Interested in Coaching?
Anyone that is interested in coaching can print out the attached Manager/Coach Application and mail it to: SSBB, PO Box 764, Simi Valley, CA 93062. All applicants for coaching positions are required to be fingerprinted for a background check through the Dept. of Justice.
Handout:
2010 Manager/Coach Application
Thursday, November 12
New Pony Select Division
Our Select League has been extremely successful and sold out for the past two years in the Bronco Division, so we are happy to announce that we are expanding Select Ball to the Pony Division for the first time! Bring your Pony travel team or All Star team to play on our newly renovated Pony field at the beautiful Santa Su baseball complex.
There will be a 10-game schedule (played on Sundays only) during the Spring season, which begins in March 2010, and we will accept 13U, 14U or combination 13U/14U teams. The price per team of $900.00 includes baseballs, umpire fees and guaranteed practice times on the Pony Field. Contact John Bollier, Executive VP (805) 427-4852 for more information, or Deanna Plagenza for team registration, (818) 606-1006.
Click on the link below for registration and team roster forms. Mail completed registration with a $300 Deposit Check to: SSBB, P.O. Box 764, Simi Valley, CA 93062, Attn: Pony Select, to reserve your spot. Final Roster will be due before your first game.
Handout:
Pony Select
Monday, February 1
Some Important Dates
Umpires Clinic - Feb 27th @ 10am at SSBBL fields
Scorekeepers Clinic - Feb 27th @ 2pm, Feb 28th @ 10am, March 2nd @5:30pm - all at SSBB fields
Opening Day - Saturday, March 6th
Picture Day - Saturday, March 20th
Dodger Night - Friday, April 30th, 7:10 pm (L.A. Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates)
Tuesday, February 23
Spring 2010 Game Schedules to be posted this week
The Spring 2010 game schedules for all divisions are currently going through a final review and will be posted early this week. To view schedules, click on "Schedules" on the menu on the left, and then click on the Division name. Individual team schedules can be viewed by clicking on the team name within any Division.
SCHEDULES POSTED: Shetland, Pinto, Mustang, Bronco
Thursday, November 12
Attention Bronco Travel Teams!
Looking for a place for your Bronco travel club or All-Star team to play? Getting ready for Cooperstown? Then consider registering your team for the Santa Su Bronco Select Division in Spring 2010, which is designed for teams who want to continue to play at a higher competition level than traditional league baseball. We will take teams that are 11u, 12u or a mixture of both. There will be a 10-game schedule (played on Sundays only) during the Spring season, which begins in March 2010. The price per team of $900.00 includes baseballs and umpire fees. Contact Tim Hensel, Bronco Division VP (818) 445-8184 for more information, or Deanna Plagenza for team registration, (818) 606-1006.
Click on the link below for registration and team roster forms. Mail completed registration with a $300 Deposit Check to: SSBB, P.O. Box 764, Simi Valley, CA 93062, Attn: Bronco Select, to reserve your spot. Final Roster will be due before your first game. We only have room for 8 teams, and there are already teams signed up, so reserve your spot now!
Participating Teams:
Santa Su Dusters
So Cal Sting
Simi Valley Heaters
Bakersfield Titans
East Valley
Handout:
Bronco Select
Wednesday, October 28
2010 Spring Registration is Here!
Santa Su is now accepting registrations for the Spring 2010 Season for ALL divisions, Shetland through Pony.
Prices for the upcoming season will remain the same as last year, but don't wait too long, since prices will increase by $20 after December 31, 2009!
Shetland (ages 4-6): $129
Pinto (ages 7-8): $149
Mustang (ages 9-10): $199
Bronco ( ages 11-12): $199
Pony (ages 13-14): $199
Family Maximum: $399
For Mail-In registration, print 3 copies of the registration form attached below, fill-it-out completely, and mail it (along with payment) to: SSBB, PO Box 764, Simi Valley, CA 93062, Attn: Spring Registration. Make checks payable to SSBB.
In addition to the registration fees, all players will be required to participate in one fundraiser (or they have the option of "buying-out").
For players and their families who are NEW TO BASEBALL, be sure to check out our "Frequently Asked Questions" Link on the left, where most of your questions can be answered.
Online registration is now available for anyone wishing to pay by credit card (small service charge applies). Click on the link above - "Register Online - go!".
For all registration questions, please call Deanna at (818) 606-1006.
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Handout:
Spring 2010 Reg Form
Tuesday, December 15
Interested in Umpiring?
Anyone interested in umpiring during the Spring 2010 season should contact the Santa Su Chief Umpire, Rene Tovar, at renetovar@sbcglobal.net. Information regarding the umpire clinic will be posted shortly.
Wednesday, December 2
Fundraiser Information
Every year during the Spring season, Santa Su holds a fundraiser to help cover normal operational expenses incurred by the league. This is a very effective way for the league to raise money, which is used to benefit all of the players. We strive to make our fields a clean, safe, and modern facility for your children to play ball. This could not be done without the help of our players' families.
Every family has two options - (1) you can participate by selling items included in the fundraiser, or (2) you can BUY-OUT of the fundraiser, where you would not be required to sell anything.
Option 1 - Sell 50 Beefsticks @ $2.00 each...your team mom will collect a $100 check from you, which will not be cashed until the end of the fundraiser. Families with multiple players will need to sell 50 beefsticks for the first player, and 25 beefsticks for each additional player.
Option 2 - Pay $50 as a BUY-OUT fee, and you will not sell anything. Families with multiple players will pay $50 for the first player and $25 for each additional player as a BUY-OUT fee.
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Monday, November 2
The Pony Field is Shaping Up!
The Pony Field renovation project is moving along nicely, thanks to a small group of dedicated volunteers. The new sod was laid down this past weekend, but there is still some more work do to, so anyone who can volunteer a few hours of their time can contact Marvin Stone - cammarv@yahoo.com. Santa Su will be accepting player registrations for the Pony Division for the Spring 2010 playing season.
Tuesday, November 10
Letter from the Sumner Family
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November 6, 2009
Dear Santa Su Baseball Friends,
A simple “Thank You” is so incredibly inadequate. With David’s death we’ve lived every parent’s nightmare. Making sense of it is fruitless. But what does make sense is the love and support you all have showered on our family. Too often we see on TV and read in the papers how people are inconsiderate, and cruel to each other. But the response you and the community, many of whom never even met David, have given us in the face of this tragedy is truly a blessing. If anyone ever tells me again people are no good, I will point them to all of you, because you all are very special people.
Whether it was donations, food, flowers, or simply your love and prayers, we thank everyone that reached out to us. It has helped us immeasurably. We have faced the toughest of life’s challenges this year, but we’ve also learned from all of you what real caring is about.
David was always proud to step on the playing field, whether it was baseball, or football, or basketball, or bowling, or golf, or even ping pong. He loved playing the games, and he loved the camaraderie and competition of the other players. He would have been humbled, and secretly thrilled, by the love you have shown. For David, we thank you.
We have been staggered by the outpouring to David’s memorial fund. We will use some of the funds for expenses as needed, but the majority will go to charities and causes, both local and global, that David would have wanted to help. We are determined to continue to mine good things from this horrible accident. David lived life fully in his 10 short years. Know that we love you for your support, and beg you to do what David would have wanted for you all. Live. Love. Be Happy.
Thank you,
Bart, Leslie & Abby Sumner
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Message from the Santa Su Board...Donations are still being accepted:
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust
Memorial Fund for David Sumner
Account #0102770088
PO Box 1493
Simi Valley, CA 93062
Donations can be taken to our local bank located in the Borders Shopping Center at Alamo and Tapo Canyon & Wood Ranch Shopping Center
Sunday, June 14
Santa Su Alums Selected in 2009 MLB Drafts
Congratulations to the following former Santa Su players for being selected during the first days of this year's Major League Baseball Player Draft -
Bryan Berglund - 2nd round, 66th overall - Florida Marlins
Jonathan Meyer - 3rd round, 111th overall - Houston Astros
Ben Orloff - 9th round - Houston Astros (future SSBB Hall of Famer)
Brent Keys - 17th round - Florida Marlins
Sunday, January 4
Pony Rides Again!
With a lot of determination and sweat, a small group of dedicated and hard-working volunteers has progressed nicely on the renovation of the Santa Su Pony field. We thank them, as well as the Adams and Johnson families.
Please support our sponsors!
Please visit our "Sponsors" page for contact information. Thank you to all of our sponsors!

 
 


California Beverage Association ~ Arroyo Vista Optometry ~ A. Bates General Contractor
~ Steve's Automatic Gate Service ~ P.W. Gillibrand ~ Western Installers/Western
Padding ~ Karl P. Orlowski - Edward Jones Financial Advisor ~
Simi Valley Vikings Football League ~ Santa Su Dusters Baseball Club ~ Viktor Benes
European Bakeries ~ Simi Valley Children's Dental Group ~ Dr. Peter Silecchio, D.C.
Would You Like To Contribute?
Please help us keep the league informed by submitting articles of interest to be published on this website. Email information to John O'Toole through this website via the link to the left, or Heather Downey, Webmaster at hdowney@dslextreme.com.
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