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President: Steve Greenberg

*** TRLL has addded an additional Spring 2012 registration date on Saturday 3/10/2012***

Spring 2012 Regular Registration Dates/Times:

• Wednesday 1/18/2012  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Saturday 1/21/2012  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Saturday 2/11/2012  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Saturday 3/10/2012 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spring 2012 Early Registration Dates/Times:

• Saturday 11/19/2011 9:00am-12:00pm
• Wednesday 11/30/2011 7:00pm-9:00pm
• Saturday 12/10/2011 9:00am-12:00pm
• Wednesday 12/14/2011 7:00pm-9:00pm

Registration Location: TRLL Complex Board Room - 181 Mapletree Road

Click Here to see additional Spring 2012 Registration Details...

Click Here to Download/Print the Modell's Sporting Good Discount Flyer/Coupon...

You must present the flyer/coupon at the store to receive the 15% discount!

Store Location:  

1 Route 37 East  Toms River, NJ 08753 

Click Here to Download/Print the Dick's Sporting Good Discount Flyer/Coupon...

You must present the flyer/coupon at the store to receive the 15% discount!

Store Location:   487 Route 70  Brick, NJ 08723

TRLL will be hosting a second safety certification clinic.

When:  Tuesday 3/13/2012 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: Toms River North High School Auditorium

Cost: $5 per person

This safety certification class is required for all managers, coaches, team parents or anyone that wishes to participate on the fields during the Spring 2012 season. Certification is required at least once every three years per individual.   At least one on-field manager or coach per team must have attended the safety class in the current year (no exceptions!).

NO pre-registration is required.  Just come to the certification class on the published date to register onsite before the defined start time.  Please make sure you come on time since each individual must attend the entire class to qualify for the certification.

Please download/print the safety certificaton hand-outs on your home computer and bring them to the clinic.

TRLL Safety Officer: Eric Zanetti  ericzanetti@hotmail.com

Concession Stand under new TRLL management coming for this Spring 2012 season!

CLINIC SCHEDULE

February 19        2:30 – 6:00 @ Berkeley Little League – indoor facility

February 26        3:00 – 6:00 @ Berkeley Little League – indoor facility

March 4               3:00– 6:00 @ Berkeley Little League – indoor facility

March 11             3:00 – 6:00 @ Manchester LL indoor facility

March 18             3:00 – 6:00 @ Manchester LL indoor facility

The cost of the clinic is $25 and you will be provided with a variety of umpire supplies and training materials.   Umpire Shirts and other apparel will be available for purchase at the clinic.

Click Here to download/print the registration form...

Complete the registration form and bring it to the first session or send it to

Jim Peterson   D18 – UIC

2548 Huckleberry Rd

Manchester,    NJ   08759

Or send the information to

                                      D18Chiefumpire@aol.com

Payments can be made at your first class via cash or by check made payable to:

NJ District 18

Directions to the training sites can be found at www.njdistrict18.com.  If you have any questions about the clinic, email the district at D18Chiefumpire@aol.com or call 732 598-8785.

1. Focus on skills not scores. Too much attention to the scoreboard comes at the expense of attention to other types of success. When youth athletes focus on learning and improving skills, they are taking steps toward immediate and long-term success. Setting attainable skills goals and then reaching them helps kids at every position and in every team role enjoy their sport experience and continue playing.

2. Cheer for efforts not outcomes. This resolution helps athletes concentrate on what they can control. In some sports, outcomes (goals, runs, points) are few and far between, often non-existent for players in defensive positions. But every player can contribute effort that can be the difference maker in a game. Cheer for these efforts will keep them coming.

3. Give your kids space. Sports is an environment to learn powerful life lessons, and many come through challenges and adversity and can be even more powerful when kids learn the lessons for themselves. In the age of "helicopter parents", resolve to resist the temptation to solve issues for your kids in sports. Not getting enough playing time? Encourage your kid to talk to the coach directly to make a case for an enhanced role. Sports is a terrific space to learn and grow if we parents give our kids the space to do so.

4. Commit to the 5:1 ratio. It's hard. We know. But giving kids feedback in a ratio of five positives to one negative can be the difference between a kid hearing your feedback and not hearing it, the difference between continuing to play or quitting. In the beginning, the 5:1 ratio may require writing it down to get the hang of it. But the more you practice it, the easier it becomes.

5. Brush it off. If you're committed to the principles of Responsible Sports, you've probably taught your athlete the idea of brushing off mistakes and moving forward. But are you practicing what you advocate? Do you brush off missed calls by the referee? Do you brush off mistakes made by athletes on the field? If not, your child probably will not do so either.

6. Participate positively. If last year you were frustrated by your child's youth sports experience, take a look in the mirror and try a different approach. Rather than complaining about coaches, arguing calls and riding your kids about their sports, try taking an oath: only say something if you have something good to say. Otherwise, refrain.

7. Thank coaches and officials. Coaches oftentimes only hear from disgruntled parents and athletes. Have you ever thanked a coach for teaching your child a new skill or for being another adult for your child to turn to in tough times? Coaches have emotional tanks that need to be filled too. Do your part! As for officials, we'd like to issue you this challenge: find one opportunity this season to thank the officials. If you see them get a tough call right, let them know after the game.

8. Value the opponent. In an attempt to motivate athletes, sometimes we become negative when it comes to our opponents. But the truth is, we need our opponent to even be able to play the game. A worthy opponent challenges us to be better than we thought we could be. We rise to the challenge and learn in both victory and defeat. Without a worthy opponent, we wouldn't have those opportunities. Resolve to value and honor your opponents and encourage your child to do the same.

9. Become a partner in your child's youth sports experience. Join the team of adults who are supporting positive youth sports experiences. Talk to your child's coach and ask how you can help - with your child in particular and with team as a whole. Volunteer to help out the team Mom or Dad. Offer your assistance to the league.

10. Participate in the Responsible Sports dialog. Resolve to share your thoughts, ideas and experiences with fellow parents and coaches this year. The youth sports experience is not just black and white, but also shades of grey that challenge all of us. By sharing your thoughts, you can not only get advice for folks going through the same challenges, but you could also help others out there who might be struggling with a situation. Resolve to share your experiences to help make youth sports better.

http://www.responsiblesports.com/

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