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WINTER BASEBALL CLINICS!!
Layritz Little League is pleased to provide our baseball winter clinics for all players aged 8-12 who are planning on playing at Layritz Little League for the upcoming 2019 season. Clinics are a great way to get in some baseball drills prior to the season and shake off some winter rust. The clinics will include throwing, pitching, catching, hitting and base running. The clinics are free to all Layritz players and are drop in (no registration required). The clinics will be held at the Pearkes Recreation Centre Field House (3100 Tillicum Road).
Please attend at the following times based upon division and age:
Minor Baseball (8-10 years)
Jan 4 6pm-7:15
Jan 11 6pm-7:15
Jan 18 6pm-7:15
Majors Baseball (10-12 years)
Jan 4 7:15pm-9pm
Jan 11 7:15pm - 9pm
Jan 18 7:15pm - 9pm
More dates to follow once place and times are confirmed.
2019 Season Board of Directors
The following positions were filled at our recent Annual General Meeting:
President: Troy Dunning
VP of Facilities: James Puritch
Player Agent (Baseball): Shannon Nakatsu
Player Agent (Softball): Kelly Milliken
Registrar: Kathy Graham
Umpire in Chief: Jim Gibson
Blast Ball Director: Cecilia Dingwell
Mini Minor Director: Ryan Pollard
Minor Baseball Director: Ryan Graham
Scheduler (Games): Dave Potter
Safety Officer: Ryan Pollard
Uniform Director: Rena Pley
Media and Communications: Jim Zeeben
Concession Director: Rose Potter
Equipment Manager: Trevor Virtanen
What follows are the positions we need to fill as soon as possible....
**Executive Officer
**Junior/Senior Softball Director
**Minor Softball Director
**T Ball Director
**Sponsorships Coordinator
**Grounds and Maintenance
**Volunteer Coordinator/Concession Scheduler
If you have any questions with respect to the foregoing positions or would like to put your name forward, please email president1@layritz.ca It is our hope that we can have these positions filled at our next BOD meeting scheduled for December 9.
2019 Season Board of Directors
The following positions were filled at our recent Annual General Meeting:
President: Troy Dunning
VP of Facilities: James Puritch
Player Agent (Baseball): Shannon Nakatsu
Player Agent (Softball): Kelly Milliken
Registrar: Kathy Graham
Umpire in Chief: Jim Gibson
Blast Ball Director: Cecilia Dingwell
Mini Minor Director: Ryan Pollard
Minor Baseball Director: Ryan Graham
Scheduler (Games): Dave Potter
Safety Officer: Ryan Pollard
Uniform Director: Rena Pley
Media and Communications: Jim Zeeben
Concession Director: Rose Potter
Equipment Manager: Trevor Virtanen
What follows are the positions we need to fill as soon as possible....
**Executive Officer
**Junior/Senior Softball Director
**Minor Softball Director
**T Ball Director
**Sponsorships Coordinator
**Grounds and Maintenance
**Volunteer Coordinator/Concession Scheduler
If you have any questions with respect to the foregoing positions or would like to put your name forward, please email president1@layritz.ca It is our hope that we can have these positions filled at our next BOD meeting scheduled for December 9.
YOUR Help is Needed....
Having lost our long-standing President and friend, Jenna Hiser, back in May, we clearly have some VERY big shoes to try and fill at our November 18 AGM.
Please seriously consider stepping up to help out as a member of our Board of Directors.
As many of our board members either no longer have kids playing in the park or, alternatively, have children who are close to graduating from Little League, it is very important that we start to mentor new board members to take over these roles. It is a great time to jump in and get involved as there is a ton of support still available on the existing board to help show the ropes!
The executive positions that are up for nomination this year are:
President - 1 year left on 3 year term
Executive Officer/Past President - 2 year term
VP of Softball - 2 year term
VP of Facilities - 2 year term
Registrar - 1 year left on 2 year term
Player Agent - Baseball - 2 year term
Player Agent - Softball - NEW POSITION - 2 year term
As well, the following one year positions are also up for election:
If you are wondering about player eligibility, please email Shannon Nakatsu at 2020ViceChair@layritz.ca
For all other inquiries, please email Tournament Chair, Troy Dunning at 2020Canadians@layritz.ca
FALL BASEBALL IS BACK!!!
UPDATE
THE OLDER/MORE EXPERIENCED MAJOR FALL BALL DIVISION IS NOW FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
THE LESS EXPERIENCED MAJOR FALL BALL DIVISION CONTINUES TO BE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION BUT WILL NEED MORE PLAYERS AS WELL AS COACHES IN ORDER TO PROCEED SO PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!
The off-season is almost over and it's time to get ready to get back on the field!!
The cost is $50 per player and the season will start either the week before or the week following the Labour Day long weekend...the season’s conclusion will be determined by Mother Nature as well as the District of Saanich.
Kids who will be playing minors baseball in 2019 will register for MINORS Fall Baseball and will have one practice and one game versus other District 7 parks each week. Registration will take place for this division at the first practice which will take place from 3-5 pm on Saturday, August 25 on the major baseball diamond.
The MAJORS Fall Baseball program has changed in that there will be TWO different divisions/options within Majors.
One division will be comprised of both 2018 Minors baseball players who are wishing to play Majors during the 2019 season, as well as those less experienced Majors baseball players. This team will practice once per week, play games against other District 7 parks and will require coaches.
The other Majors division team will be comprised of those major baseball players who believe they can be an 11/12 All-Star in 2019. This group will focus largely on skill development with more practices/clinics each week along with weekly intrasquad games. NOW FULL
It should be noted that the 2019 11/12 All-Star team will be a difficult team on which to earn a spot - hence this change to our traditional Fall Ball program. This group will be capped at approximately 24 players.
Registration for either of the Majors division baseball options can be done by emailing Dave Potter at potsieman@hotmail.com
MAJOR SOFTBALL NATIONALS
It’s now the Layritz Major girls turn to compete for the Canadian Championships!
It will be an exciting match-up as the Layritz Major All-Stars take on a tough squad from Lancaster Little League, who’s coming a long way from Saint John New Brunswick!
Two games this Saturday, August 4th — 1pm and 4pm — Hiser Field
'If' game on Sunday, August 5th — Noon
The winner will represent Canada at the Little League World Series.
Come to the park in your green gear to cheer on our Layrtiz Major All-Stars!
9/10 Provincial Champs - Langley
Congratulations to Langley in winning the Little League 9/10 Provincial Championship hosted at Layritz this year. We wish them well in the Candians and beyond!
A huge thank you for all the volunteers who gave thankless hours in making it a huge success.
Check out the [Tournaments] tab for the game results and team photos.
9/10 Provincial Baseball Championships - Schedule and Standings
#
DATE
TIME
Score
VISITORS
HOME
Score
Field
1
Sat Jul 14
11:00AM
6
D7 - Central Saanich
D3 - Langley
3
Major
Sat Jul 14
1:30PM
OPENING
CEREMONY
Major
2
Sat Jul 14
3:00PM
6
D5 - West Vancouver
D1 - Little Mountain
9
Major
3
Sat Jul 14
6:00PM
5
HOST - Layritz
D6 - Hastings
12
Major
4
Sun Jul 15
10:00AM
0
D1 - Little Mountain
D3 - Langley
10
Major
5
Sun Jul 15
1:00PM
18
D6 - Hastings
D7 - Central Saanich
8
Major
6
Sun Jul 15
4:00PM
11
D5 - West Vancouver
HOST - Layritz
12
Major
7
Mon Jul 16
12:00PM
0
D1 - Little Mountain
D6 - Hastings
4
Major
8
Mon Jul 16
3:00PM
7
D5 - West Vancouver
D3 - Langley
14
Major
9
Mon Jul 16
6:00PM
14
D7 - Central Saanich
HOST - Layritz
1
Major
10
Tue Jul 17
12:00PM
7
D6 - Hastings
D5 - West Vancouver
5
Major
11
Tue Jul 17
03:00PM
3
D1 - Little Mountain
D7 - Central Saanich
5
Major
12
Tue Jul 17
06:00PM
3
HOST-Layritz
D3 - Langley
7
Major
13
Wed Jul 18
12:00PM
16
D5 - West Vancouver
D7 - Central Saanich
9
Major
14
Wed Jul 18
03:00PM
4
D3 - Langley
D6 - Hastings
7
Major
15
Wed Jul 18
06:00PM
1
D1 - Little Mountain
HOST - Layritz
11
Major
Thu Jul 19
12:00PM
RAIN
DAY
Major
HOME AND VISITORS TO BE DETERMINED BY PRE-GAME COIN TOSS
16
Fri Jul 20
1:00PM
6
2nd Place - Central Saanich
3rd Place - Langley
7
Major
17
Fri Jul 20
4:00PM
1
1st Place - Hastings
4th Place - Layritz
8
Major
HOME AND VISITORS TO BE DETERMINED BY PRE-GAME COIN TOSS
18
Sat Jul 21
12:00PM
16
WINNER 16 - LANGLEY
WINNER 17 - LAYRITZ
6
Major
Standings
Ranking
Team
GP
Wins
Losses
Rank
D1 - Little Mountain
5
1
4
--
D3 - Langley
5
3
2
3
D5 - West Vancouver
5
1
4
--
D6 - Hastings
5
5
0
1
D7 - Central Saanich
5
3
2
2
HOST - Layritz
5
2
3
4
We NEED YOU!!
Attention current, past and future Layritz Little League Families....we want (and NEED) YOU!! It takes a village and we are looking for some volunteers to assist us (July 14-21) as we host the 9/10 Provincial Baseball Championships at our park. We need concession, field prep, scorekeeping and 50/50 sales help. If you would be willing to donate some time please PM us or, alternatively, email Tournament Director, Shannon Nakatsu at Shannon.Nakatsu@gmail.com A great opportunity for students needing volunteer hours!!
2018 Provincial 9/10 Baseball - July 14-21
Layritz has the honour of hosting the2018 Provincial 9/10 Championships here at our park fromSaturday, July 14th to Saturday, July 21st. Check under the TOURNAMENTS tab for full information regarding the event.
Saanich Parking Lot work - Starts July 3rd
Saanich Parks and Rec will be starting work on the
It's almost time to "wave" goodbye to the end of the 2018 regular season.
Closing Ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, June 16th starting at approximately1:15pm (be there 1:00pm) (after both championship Major Baseball and Softball games are complete).
Parking typically is at a premium this day so remember to use common sense and do not block others in, drive slowly to avoid children in the lot, and consider using Vancouver Island Tech Parking Lot (free) off Markham Road to avoid frustration.
Save the Date...for a Very Special Lady...
Layritz Little League will be hosting a celebration in honour and remembrance of our dear friend and park President, Jenna Hiser, at 1pm on Sunday, June 24.
Refreshments will be served and both adults and kids alike are encouraged to bring your gloves and enjoy a “sandlot” game at the softball diamond on which Jenna enjoyed watching her daughter grow up playing.
Although Jenna wasn’t able to physically be at the park in recent years due to her health issues, never doubt the countless hours this amazing lady gave to our program and its players...
Sad News for Layritz Little League
It is with great sadness that the Baard of Directors of Layritz Little League advises that our long standing President, Jenna Hiser, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Jenna's immeasurable dedication to Little League, our park and, in particular, to our softball program, will serve as a longstanding legacy to Layritz Little League.
Jenna, you will be missed....
COACH CLINIC NOW RESET!! - Friday May 11th 5:30pm
All rostered MINOR and MAJOR BASEBALL and SOFTBALL COACHES are strongly encouraged to attend the Coach's Clinic which has now been resceduled for 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm on Friday, May 11, 2018 This clinic will be instructed by Geoff Pratt and Pat Christoff and is not to be missed!!
PARK CLOSED - Sat April 28
The park will not be open on Saturday, April 28 due to poor field conditions and an unforgiving forecast.
If you were to work in the concession today (April 28), please contact concession@layritz.ca to reschedule.
SOFTBALL PITCHING CLINICS - Sun April 22nd
Softball Pitching Clinics begin this Sunday, April 22!!
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm - Girls who are new to pitching aka "Rookies"
2:45 pm 3:30 pm - Girls who have pitched in three games aka "Veterens"
IF YOU WERE SCHEDULED to volunteer in the concession on Monday, April 16, please email concession@layritz.ca in order to reschedule your shift.
IMPORTANT Parking Information for Opening Ceremonies
Out of respect for all our neighbours please drive slowly and cautiously through the neighbourhood approaching the park and do not park in the Resident Only parking on any of the surrounding streets. We strongly support carpooling, walking and riding bikes to the park!
There is VERYlimited parking in the Layritz lot however there is ample FREE parking available at the VI Tech Park lot located on the back side of the park off of Markham Rd - it is nearly equal walking distance to the fields.
Lets keep the park safe and the parking sane!
Please familiarize yourself with the following maps: the first identifies the location of both parking lots and the second clarifies the NO PARKING zones in the Layritz Lot.
PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED!!
Layritz Volunteers are currently working on a new website and need professional or aspiring photographers to help capture Opening Day and a few games this season.
Sunday - April 8, 2018 1pm - 4 pm - (registration at 12:45 pm) Between the Lines - On field real situation rule training
* Please bring a lunch and plenty of fluids
Clinics are rain or shine or frost – please dress appropriately
Hosted free of charge by the District 7 Senior Umpires
OPENING DAY - SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018
It's almost time to "Play Ball"!
Opening Ceremonies will be held at Noon on Saturday, April 14 on the Major Baseball Diamond.
Team and individual Photos will also take place throughout that day.
PLEASE NOTE - PHOTOS WILL BE TAKING PLACE IN THE BATTING CAGE AGAIN THIS YEAR
A full schedule of events will be posted in early Aprill. Please keep an eye on our website for further details.
BASEBALL COACHES NEEDED
We are still looking for coaches in our younger divisions and most importantly in our Minor Baseball division.
You do not have to have a player in the park to volunteer as a coach.
Without coaches we are looking at having to turn registered players away from the park - please consider volunteering today.
All details for registration and coaching can be found HERE.
REGISTRATION UPDATE
Blastball: IS NOW FULL
Teeball: We have room for 18 more players in our Teeball Division
Mini-Minor: We have room for 14 more players in our Mini-Minor Division
Softball: We have room for 12-14 players aged 13-16 in our softball program and room for a few players in our 7-12 year old program.
We are also still looking for coaches in our younger divisions and most importantly in our Minor Baseball division - You do not have to have a player in the park to volunteer as a coach. Without coaches we are looking at having to turn registered players away from the park - please consider volunteering today.
All details for registration and coaching can be found HERE.
All payment can be mailed to:
Layritz Little League
Box 24008
4420 West Saanich Rd
Victoria BC V8Z 7E7
Players name MUST be in the memo line.
FINAL MINOR BASEBALL ASSESSMENT
If your son/daughter was not assessed on either February 10 or February 11, they need to attend the final Minor Baseball assessment as follows:
Sunday, March 11 from 4:45 pm - 6:45 pm at Saanich Commonwealth Place
All Diamonds at Layritz are currently closed
We are in the process of requesting pre-season permits for field use and will begin to advise coaches as space becomes available. This is not expected to occur until mid-March,
There are always a lot of questions as to why we can’t use the fields yet and we have put together some information and facts explaining the process and reasoning behind our field use;
MAJOR Baseball Assessments are scheduled as follows:
FRIDAY MARCH 2 from 6pm - 8pm in the Pearkes Field House (RETURNING MAJORS, ATTEND THIS SESSION ONLY)
PLAYERS NEW TO MAJOR BASEBALL (OR OUR PARK) MUST ATTEND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING THREE SESSIONS:
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 from 1030 am - 1230 pm at Saanich Commonwealth Place
SATURDAY, MARCH 3 from 530 pm - 730 pm at Saanich Commonwealth Place
SUNDAY, March 4 from 445 pm - 645 pm at Saanich Commonwealth Place
SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE SENT OUT CLOSER TO THE ASSESSMENT DATES. IF IT WAS YOUR INTENTION TO BE ASSESSED TO PLAY IN MAJORS THIS SEASON, YOU COMPLETED YOUR REGISTRATON AND YOU HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL THE ACTING PLAYER AGENT AT shannon.nakatsu@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE ALL PLAYERS, INCLUDING RETURNING MAJORS PLAYERS, NEED TO ENSURE THEY SIGN UP ON THE SIGN UP SHEET - SPACE IS NOW VERY LIMITED.
Online Registration NOW OPEN
We have had a very busy 2 weeks of registration and a number of our divisions are now full. We currently are accepting registrations for our Blastball, TeeBall and Softball Divsions ONLY - all others are full! Registration for these divisions will remain open until March 10, 2018 or until they are full, which ever comes first.
Please note that all payment must be received or postmarked no later than March 10, 2018. Please use the following links to access the online registration pages:
First, ALL registrations must be completed online regardless of how you will be paying.
Box 24008 4420 West Saanich Rd Victoria, BC V8Z 7E7
COACHING:
If you are interested in coaching at any level please complete a coaching application as soon as possible. All coaches must have a completed application to be considered. Once registration is complete and we know our numbers we will then begin assigning team managers and coaches. All new coaches will require a criminal record check and all details can be found on the coaching application below:
IMPORTANT: Assessment sign-up will only be sent out to those players with completed registration. Payment must be received by February 10, 2018 if you wish to be included in the minor baseball assessments which begin on February 10 we recommend getting your payment in sooner than later.
MINOR BASEBALL ASSESSMENTS
If you are intending to play minor baseball this season, please attend one of the following sessions, so that we can ensure the most balanced teams possible.
Saturday, February 10 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the gym at Commonwealth
Sunday, February 11 from 2-4 pm in the fieldhouse at Pearkes
MAJOR BASEBALL ASSESSMENTS
Returning Major Baseball players are only to attend one session (the designated session if at all possible) and players new to Major Baseball are to attend two of the remaining three seesions set out below:
Friday, March 2 from 6-8 pm in the gym at Commonwealth (FOR RETURNING MAJORS PLAYERS)
Saturday, March 3 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the gym at Commonwealth
Saturday, March 3 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm in the gym at Commonwealth
Sunday, March 4 from 4:45 pm 6:45 pm in the gym at Commonwealth
**Please make note of these dates. Signup will be done on a first come first serve basis to avoid numbers being too high for any one particular session. Details on signup to be provided shortly.
WINTER BASEBALL CLINICS!!
Welcome to another season of baseball at Layritz Little League...our 60th Season!!
Here are the times for our FREE indoor clinics. Players should be sure to attend the session for the division in which they hope to be playing in the 2018 season.
February 10 - Pearkes Fieldhouse
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - MAJOR BASEBALL
PLEASE NOTE - Water, glove, helmet and protective equipment are ALL required.
IMPORTANT - Players who are not properly protected (i.e. helmets, jock/jill) will not be permitted to partake in these clinics due to safety concerns as well as insurance obligations.
We acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia
and thank them in assisting us in providing a great program for our kids and our community.
