The registration dates and times for 2014 have been set by Little League Canada.  They are January 25-26 and February 1-2 from 1-4pm (Sat/Sun).  Registration is held in each catchment's clubhouse.  More information to follow in the new year.

The registration dates and times for 2014 have been set by Little League Canada.  They are January 25-26 and February 1-2 from 1-4pm (Sat/Sun).  Registration is held in each catchment's clubhouse.  More information to follow in the new year...

      
Walkway Entering Layritz Park

A big thank you for the 34 members + 5 guests that attended our AGM and helped us form a quorum.
The new board members will be posted to the "About Us" tab shortly... 

Meeting agenda:
- Report on the 2013 Season
- Presentation of 2013 Financial Statements
- Election of Executive and Officers to the Board.

Thank you to everyone who has put in time and effort to make yet another fantastic season at Layritz Little League! This year we were proud to host 12 Blastball teams, 10 Tee Ball teams, 10 Mini Minor Baseball teams, 4 Rookie Minor Baseball teams, 4 Minor Baseball teams, 4 Major Baseball teams, 4 Minor Softball teams, 2 Major Softball Teams, and 2 combined Junior and Senior Softball teams.

Layritz Teams were strongly represented at our local tournaments as well as nationally and internationally:

• 2013 City Minor Baseball Champions
• 9/10 Baseball Tournament Team, 2^nd at Provincials
• 11/12 Baseball Tournament Team, 2^nd at Districts
• 9/10 Softball Tournament Team, 2^nd at Districts
• 11/12 Softball Tournament Team, 2^nd at Canadians
• Junior Softball Tournament Team – combined with Hampton LL - 2^nd at Canadians in New Brunswick
• Senior Softball Tournament Team – District 7 team with 7 players from Layritz Little League, 7th at World Series. 

1) Barb-BQ/Hot Dog Sale this Saturday July 20th at Landsdowne school fields
    (corner off Shelbourne and Hillside http://goo.gl/maps/XVY7E )
2) We have the carwash at Hampton on Sunday July 21st from 10 to 4.
3) We have the bottle drive on the Saturday July 27th at Hampton.
4) 50/50 tickets at the HarbourCats game on Tuesday July 30th.

Please come/participate/donate to our teams.

The 11/12 District 7 Baseball Championship is hosted by Hampton this year from July 8 - July 14.
Check the District 7 page for Full Schedule with scores and standings.
Unfortunately, our boys couldn't pull of a win in an exiciting FINAL games against Beacon Hill in a 5-3 loss, this Sunday.

We wish Beacon Hill well representing District 7 in the 11/12 Provincial Tournament at Kerrisdale in West Vancouver!

Our uniform director will in the upstairs clubhouse collecting clean and laundered uniforms from coaches on Thursday, June 27th from 5:00 - 8:00pm.  Remember NOT to put jerseys in the dryer as to not melt the lettering.

The District 7 Minor Softball Championships starts at Beacon Hill (Hollywood Park)
Game times are 6:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week (June 25-27).

The Layritz girls are going for their 6th straight banner as they take on Beacon Hill in a best of 3 series.
Come on down and cheer on the team!

Game 1 Results:  Beacon Hill 8 / Layritz 2
Game 2 Results:  Beacon Hill 13 / Layritz 8    Congratulations Beacon Hill!
Game 3 Results:  Beacon Hill - / Layritz -  (Fun Game)

The 2013 9/10 Provincial Tournament page has been setup.
Information regarding the Tournament is listed there under the Tournaments tab.
The revised six team tournament schedule has been posted (since unfortunately District 8 could not longer attend).

Layritz has made it to the FINAL in a huge upset against the previously undefeated White Rock-South Surrey team.  The final game is Saturday, July 20th starting at 1pm against a strong Little Mountain team. Come check out some great 9/10 Baseball!  Good luck to both teams.

UPDATE:  Congratulations to Little Mountain for a great tournament and decisive 12-0 win over Layritz in the final.

A huge thank you goes out to the Tournament Organizers, our "Score Keeping Ladies", our Volunteer Announcer, the Umpires, the District Administrator, the many Parent Volunteers, our Concession Cooks, and anyone else I missed that all gave so willingly of their time to make the tournament one we can defintely be very proud of.

Please email interesting photos to "Photos@Layritz.ca" (Maxsize 400K please - ~1280x768)

It takes a load of volunteers to host a tournament and we're asking for your help.
From 50-50 draws, field prep, scoring, and concession help we need YOU to help.
Come show our Layritz hospitality to the visiting teams from throughout the Province!
Please contact Troy Dunning at IdLikeToHelp@Layritz.ca or 250.888.2898 and let him know you're willing to help.

A more complete list of volunteer jobs will be posted later with scheduled times, but for now just email Troy directly.

** CHANGED! **  Minor Schedule updated to reflect the currrent 9/10 All Stars Tryout Dates and times (all at the Major Diamond).
  Sun Jun 09 05:30-08:00PM (Parent Meeting 07:45PM)
  Sat  Jun 15 08:45AM-11:00AM  3:00-5:30PM
  Sun Jun 16 TBA (not needed)

At the Concession we still have some Layritz Hoodies!
Concession only open now during Tournaments, July 13-21 and Aug 1-5
Get yours for Summer Camping or Fall Ball before selection is gone and show off your Layritz pride!

Type COST Sizes Colours Youth $28.50 YL, YXL Black or Gray Adult $34 AS, AM, AL Black or Gray

Our Annual Fun Day is on Monday, June 3rd from 5pm-8pm this year.

This event includes a collection of individual and team skills competitions, all in the name of having fun.  It lets us showcase how much our players have improved since the beginning of the season in a healthy and friendly competition.  These skills include a home run derby, base running, throwing relay, and throwing accuracy.

Slushies for all players in uniform have been generously donated by Country Grocer!  There will also be hot dogs for all participants and the concession will be open for those spectating -- so come on down, cheer on your friends and teammates, and share in the fun!

The Executive would like to welcome Angela Jensen to our Layritz board.  She has stepped in for Mark Baxter who has been Acting Director of Tee Ball since the beginning of the season when we had no other volunteers.  We would also like to thank Mark for his continued multi-faceted dedication to the park, and wish Angela well in learning the ropes for this and hopefully next season.

It might not be pretty but the Major and Minor Softball schedules have had updates.  The additions (no changes to existing games) are at the bottom and will be incorporated shortly into the existing more visually appealing format; the basic information will NOT change.

Those currently enrolled in the Minor Baseball division and are interested in continuing their progression in their skill sets are invited to attend our ongoing Minor Baseball clinics.  The next one is scheduled for Saturday June 1st, 9am-11am on the Major Baseball diamond.

ALL Minor baseball players are welcome to attend, regardless of whether they intend to try out for the 9/10 tournament team. This clinic is in no way a try out, however, if your son intends to try out for the tournament team, they are encouraged to take part in these clinics when able.

On May 1st a fire devastated the home of a Lakehill Little League family. Cora and Bryan both coach at Lakehill and their 3 oldest children play at Lakehill (the youngest is sure to follow once fully up and running!)
This family has lost their home and all their belongings in the fire and aftermath of smoke and water damage. We are extremely grateful that they are all safe and well.
They are truly in need and would be grateful for any community support with this difficult transition.
In addition to the collection box at the Lakehill concession, May 26th is the last weekend Layritz will have a collection box at our concession, when open, to help raise funds for this family.
As stewards of the community the Layritz board as unanimously agreed to immediately donate $500.  It is times like these where catchments and rivalries matter very little, but compassion towards others matters most.  Thank you in advance for any and all contributions to this family.

There is a Major Baseball Clinic being held on the Major Diamond on Saturday, May 11 from 5:30-7:00pm.  We will continue these clinics every Saturday (excluding Long Weekend Sat., May 18) until the end of the season. 

ALL major baseball players are welcome to attend, regardless of whether they intend to try out for the 11/12 tournament team. This clinic is in no way a try out, however, if your son intends to try out for the tournament team, they are encouraged to take part in these clinics when able.

We have many generous sponsors who have not only contributed financial support, but goods and services for many, many years.  Check out the [Sponsors] page or click on the sponsor images at lower left to find out more about them and possibly return the good will.  A big "thank you" goes out for helping keep baseball and softball affordable and accessible for every child who wants to play this great game!

Welcome to Victoria weather - Opening Day is a go!

Your coaches will be in contact with you in regards to when your team is scheduled for uniform fittings.
The schedule (subject to minor changes) is posted under the [ Schedules ] tab.

Assuming you've already registered you child for baseball or softball at Layritz, a parent new to Layritz may not be familiar with all that happens next... So here's a simple list of upcoming events with more details either other places on the web site (following the links), look at the calendar, or watch for more details to come as "front page news items" like this...

Try-Outs - In order for 10 and 11 years olds to qualify for Major baseball, they MUST attend Major Try-outs Feb 23/24 and Mar 2.(Past)

Umpire Clinics - Those who would like to umpire and are returning - District 7 is putting on a District-wide umpiring clinic March 23 and March 24 (Past)

Assessments - To have great balance in our teams to make in-house ball very competitive, we assess our player's individual ability.
   Rookie and Minor Baseball Assessment Dates - Mon/Tue - Mar 25 & 26 5:30-8:00pm
   Softball Assessments & Major Baseball Try-outs already completed. (Past)

Coaches Clinics - Those new to coaching or returning coaches - District 7 is hosting a clinic with Little League Canada's Al Herbeck April 7th, with Layritz's clinic on April 6th.  Check the [ Coaches ] tab for times and locations. (Past)

Teams Decided / Coaches given Team Rosters -  Coaches contact players, possibly some pre-season practices/introductions.  Typically this is shortly after assessments for those divisions that have them; otherwise early April for younger divisions. (Upper divisions done already)

Uniform Fittings -  April 7th 9am-4pm (Minor Baseball/Softball and up Divisions) - Coaches will be contacted for their team's time-slot and contact their teams directly. (Past)

Park Cleanup day -  April 7th 9am-5pm (All Divisions) - Prep the Park for the Season.  Clean the concession, power wash the bleachers, build pitcher's mounds, edge the infield, patch bare spots, sweep the batting cage -- the list seems endless. (Past)

Opening Day - April 13th - All teams meet at the Major diamond to usher in the 2013 Season.  Most teams play games this day.  Opening Ceremony starts at Noon.

EXTRA Drop-In Try-Out added Monday March 4th starting at 5pm-7pm.  For players that were unable to attend any of scheduled try-out times, were feeling ill when they did, or attended only one assessment (for those new to Majors) and you need to still be evaluated, our great volunteer team is offering a drop-in style try-out (come in as soon as you can get here, and you will be individually or small group assessessed and sent home as soon you're done).  Email any questions to Dale at vpbaseball@layritz.ca.

Major Baseball is the most competitive baseball division in our Little League program. Players (aged 10-12) are selected through a try out and draft process. Players new to Majors will be required to attend at least 2 of the tryouts to be eligible for the Major’s team draft (returning players MUST attend at least 1).  Check the [ Assessment Schedule ] page for full details of all six time slots - (Feb 23 & 24 -12:30-2:00 / 2:00-4:30)

Sorry for any confusion, but the weather was unpredictable!  See you there!

Softball divisions require Assessments to provide proper team balance. Check the [ Assessment Schedule ] for a full list of dates, times, and divisions.
 - Junior and Senior Softball Assessments (age 13-16): Saturday March 2 from 1pm - 2:30pm (one date only)
 - Minor Softball Assessments (age 8-10): Sunday March 3 & 10 from Noon to 1:30pm
 - Major Softball Assessments (age 11-12): Sunday March 3 & 10 from 2pm - 3:30pm

District 7's 2013 Umpire Clinic is being held Saturday March 23rd 9am-4pm for Jr. Umpires / Sunday March 24th 10am-3pm for Advanced Umpires.
See the [Umpires] tab under "2013 training" for more details.

Date	Division	Time
Monday March 25	Rookie Minor Baseball	6:00-8:00pm
Tuesday March 26	Minor Baseball	6:00-8:00pm

These assessments are required so your children will benefit in the making of equally skilled teams.
Please arrive between 5:30pm to 5:45pm for warm up and check in where they'll be assigned a coloured pinny.
Assessments will commence at 6:00pm SHARP!

Email any questions to Pat at minorbaseball@layritz.ca.  Check the [ Assessment Schedule ] page for full details.

April 6th, Dr. Geoff Pratt will be here at Layritz...  Rain or Shine, Please Dress for the Weather

• April 6th - 9-Noon - Dr. Geoff Pratt - Layritz ClubHouse / Major Diamond / Batting Cage - TeeBall to Mini-Minors
• April 6th - 1-4pm - Dr. Geoff Pratt -  Layritz ClubHouse / Major Diamond / Batting Cage - Rookie Minors to Majors/Jr. Softball

April 7th, District 7 will be running a free District wide coaches clinic at Pearkes Arena in the field house court #4 taught by Little League Canada's Al Herback. All we ask is that those participating to please bring a food item for donation to one of the local food banks. See the District 7 web site for more details.

• April 7th - T-Ball, Mini Minor, Rookie Minor 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
• April 7th - Minor and Major coaches 12:30 – 5:00 pm

Little League has set their registration dates for the 2013 season.  They are Sat/Sun-Feb. 2&3 and Sat/Sun-Feb. 9&10 from 1pm-4pm.  Registration is held at each Club House.  For more information see the Little League registration flyer or check our registration page.  An extra weekday has been added - Thu-Feb.7 from 6pm-8pm.  Dates past

Our Player Agent and several volunteers are giving even MORE of their time for those that did not make it to our Feb. registration dates and we're offering a last chance registration on Sat-Mar. 9 from 1pm-4pm. For more information check our registration page. 

NOTE: Girls aged 8-16 (born 1996-2004) from both Layritz AND Central Saanich catchment area are eligible to register for Softball with Layritz Little League.