Recycle Your Baseball Equipment
If your child has outgrown their baseball equipment or you have extra equipment sitting in the closet, garage or barn, now is a good time to recycle it. Registration for the 2010 baseball season has taken place for the older kids and will be held in March for T-ball. Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth and the Willamette Valley Babe Ruth League are gearing up for an exciting season. Now is a good time to help out your friends and neighbors by seeing that extra baseball equipment is put to good use.
Bring those extra gloves, youth bats, baseballs, batting helmets, baseball cleats, uniform pants, equipment bags, batting tees, pitching machines, etc. to the uniform tryons and team meetings On February 18th. If you are unable to bring gear to the meeting feel free to use the contact form an other arrangements can be made.
Don’t have extra baseball equipment but have some money sit aside that you would like to use to help children? Consider a donation to Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth. 100% of your tax deductible donation will go to projects such as completing the new baseball field and dugouts, field maintenance, baseball equipment and reduced fees for children that may otherwise not be able to play youth baseball both now and in the future.
Willamette Valley Babe Ruth in Pleasant Hill
Do you want to play Willamette Valley Babe Ruth Baseball? Are you under the age of 15 as of April 30, 2010. Do you live in the school districts of Pleasant Hill, Creswell, Lowell, Cottage Grove or Oakridge? If you are a youth that meets these requirements and loves competitive baseball we encourage you to tryout for Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth on Saturday and Sunday February 6th and 7th, 2010
If you just want to become better at baseball we also encourage you to sign up for Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth youth baseball on February 6th and 7th.
Willamette Valley Babe Ruth is a youth-oriented program dedicated to building solid citizens through competitive participation in the game of baseball. Promoting what is for the good of youth has been, and continues to be, the guiding principle of the WVBR program.
WVBR teaches baseball skills and promotes mental and physical development. WVBR emphasizes the basic ideals of sportsmanship, fair play and respect for the rules of the game among players, parents, coaches and all other event participants.
It is the fundamental belief of WVBR that every child who has a desire to play baseball, and who resides within our designated geographic area…which is Lane County, Oregon, east of the Coast Range…should be afforded that opportunity to the greatest extent that our resources and charter allow.
Babe Ruth – Cal Ripken Division:
• TBall (5 to 9)
• Rookie Minor (9 and under)
• Rookie (9 and under)
• AA (9-12)
• AAA (11 and under)
• Major-Minor (12 and under)
• Majors (12 and under)
Babe Ruth Division:
• Prep 13 (age 13 only)
• 13/14 (13 and 14)
Under the Prep League rules, team rosters must be composed of all 13-year-old players. The 13-14 division is open to 13- and 14-year old players. In addition, a 15-year old who attends middle school may play on a 13/14 team but may not pitch in league or tournament games.
Pleasant Hill Spring Baseball Registration a Winner
Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth was held for the Spring 2010 Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken baseball season on February 6th and 7th. Youth that live in the school district boundaries of Pleasant Hill, Creswell, Cottage Grove, Lowell and Oakridge participated in the tryout. T-ball sign up will be held in March, dates are still to be announced.
January 24th & 25th Baseball Clinics a Success
Sunday January 25th was a beautiful sunny day in Pleasant Hill, Oregon. We had another huge turnout for the clinics and the kids had a fine day as they prepared for the Spring 2010 youth baseball season. The Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken tryouts are next week end February 6th and 7th and Pleasant Hill High School. Base on the clinics, this should be another great year for Billies baseball.
Sunday January 24th was another wet and rainy Oregon day but that did not stop the excellent turn out for the Babe Ruth youth baseball clinic held in Pleasant Hill. As I tried to count heads at the Pleasant Hill High School and Middle School gyms it looked as if at least 60 youngsters from Creswell, Cottage Grove, Pleasant Hill, Oakridge, Dexter and Lowell were participating in today’s clinic.
The coaching staff was well represents with Babe Ruth coaches, Pleasant Hill High School players and other guest coaches. The coaches and kids seemed to be working well together and things seemed to be going smoothly.
As the boys worked on the mechanics of pitching, batting and fielding you could see the excitement in their faces. There was no doubt that the kids are enthused about getting back into the game.
If you did not make this clinic you are still welcome to attend next Sunday’s clinic – January 31st. Rain or no rain this will be another great clinic as the players get ready for the Spring 2010 season.
Tryouts and registration for Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth will be held on February 6th and 7th at the Pleasant Hill High School gymnasium. Players between the ages of 7 and 14 will register at that time. T-ball registration will be held at a later date. Youth from Lane County Oregon school districts of Pleasant Hill, Creswell, Oakridge, Cottage Grove play in the Pleasant Hill division of the Willamette Valley Babe Ruth Baseball League.
Photos of the January 24th clinic have been added to the Photo Album so check them out!
Babe Ruth League and Cal Ripken Baseball
Babe Ruth Baseball Clinic this Coming Sunday
Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth Baseball Clinic is this coming Sunday January 24th and the following Sunday January 31st from 1 to 4 in the afternoon. All youth from the Pleasant Hill, Lowell, Creswell, Oakridge, Cottage Grove, Dexter, Jasper and the surrounding areas are invited to participate. The fee $15 to attend one clinic or pay for both and the second clinic is only an extra $5. Sign up will be in the Pleasant Hill High School gym at 1pm the day of the clinic. A great chance to improve your skills and get ready for the Spring 2010 youth baseball season. We look forward to seeing you there! Information CLICK HERE
Pleasant Hill, Oregon Babe Ruth plays in the Willamette Valley Babe Ruth League. Youth from the Creswell, Lowell, Pleasant Hill, Cottage Grove and Oakridge school districts play in Pleasant Hill division.
Looking to play competitive youth baseball? Be sure to put the tryout and 2010 season sign up dates on your calendar. Sign up and tryouts will be held February 6 -7, 2010.
Youth Baseball a Time of Fun and Lifetime Learning
Here it is the middle of January, in a few days the youth of Pleasant Hill, Creswell, Dexter, Lowell and the surrounding areas will start to train and register for the 2010 Spring season of the Babe Ruth League baseball league. In Oregon’s Willamette Valley organized youth baseball is much more than just a fun kid sport. Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken and Little League baseball is a time for families to participate together as they support our youth and the community.
Coaches and other adults involved in youth baseball carry with them a great deal of responsibility. Not only is coaching an opportunity to help a youngster learn about baseball or become a better baseball player, it is an opporutinty to to teach and model positive attitudes that can leave a lifetime impression on a young person. Look at the following real life example.
The situation in a baseball game being played by nine year olds. The score was tied in the bottom of the last inning with 2 outs and the bases empty. A routine ground ball was hit to the shortstop who made a good throw to first base, apparently in time to put the batter out and send the game into an extra inning. However, the play was close and the umpire called the batter safe.
Parents in the stands protested the call loudly. The coach and numerous players also verbally expressed their disbelief. The coach called a timeout. In the meeting at the mound the coach told his young players to forget about the umpire’s call at first base and to concentrate on the fact that they only needed to get an out at second or first base to end the inning. The coach advised the players to relax and to focus on the next batter.
Unfortunately, the pitcher made a low pitch that the catcher could not handle. The young catcher tried to make his best throw to second base to stop the base runner, a throw that a more experienced player would not have attempted. The throw got past the second baseman and the runner was able to slide into third base safely.
The coach called another timeout and held another meeting at the mound. He reminded the team that they were still OK and that three good things could still happen. They could get a strikeout, a goundball out at first, or a fly ball out to end the inning. They were still in control. Further, and to the coach’s great credit, he reminded the team that no matter what happened they were all still winners and could be proud of themselves.
As you might guess, the team did not win the game that day. A pitch sailed high over the catcher and the runner on third was able to score in a cloud of dust and to the excited cheering of his teammates. As the losing team came off the field the coach greeted them at the third base line for a final meeting. He told the young players that they should not feel bad because they played their best and they they would beat the same team the next time they played. He congratulated the players for being good sports and that to show their sportsmanship they should give their opponents a loud cheer. Which they did enthusiastically.
After cleaning up their dugout and a final meeting with the coach and numerous parents, not a single young player cried or spoke a negative word about the outcome of the game. And all the players got ice cream.
Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth Winter Baseball Clinics
Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth Baseball
Sunday Afternoon Clinics
January 24th and 31st – 1pm to 4pm
Pleasant Hill High School Gym
Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth is happy to announce our inaugural Winter Baseball Clinics. At these clinics, players will have the opportunity to warm up those bats and sharpen those baseball skills. Coaches from the PHBR program, High School Players, and guest instructors as well will be on hand to provide valuable instruction with each player.
Proceeds from this event will go directly into the construction of dugouts and bleachers at our new field. Each participant will need a bat, glove, cup, and gym shoes. The tuition for each clinic is $15 or you can attend both for $20. For more information or questions call 747-4402.
How to Break in a New Baseball Glove
Expecting a new baseball glove for Christmas or going to hit those sales after the holidays and get a new baseball or softball glove? If so, you will be wanting to break it in before the Babe Ruth, Little League or other season starts. Read more
UO All Skills Baseball Camp grades 6-8
For young baseball players in grades 6th – 8th that love baseball you should check out the University of Oregon baseball camp. The previous camps have been excellent and our young Pleasant Hill Babe Ruth league players and also those from organizations such as little league have learned a lot. If you have a young player that will be playing Babe Ruth, Little League or other baseball this coming year you might want to check the Oregon baseball camps.
Session 1: January 30-31
Eligibility: Players who will be enrolled in grades 6-8 in the 2009-2010 school year.
Time:January 30th from 3pm – 7pm and January 31th from 10am – 2pm.
Prices: $130 per player.
Oregon Baseball Camps (541) 346-5299
This camp will feature a high level of instruction for all players. Each player will receive intense instruction in all phases of the game. The position players will receive position specific instruction including infield, outfield, pitching and catching. The position players will also receive hitting instruction on proper swing mechanics, the mental approach to hitting, base running and bunting. Each pitcher will receive instructions on proper mechanics and delivery, fielding their position, controlling the running game and the mental aspect of pitching. The catchers will be instructed on hitting, blocking, receiving, footwork, pitching sequence and how to manage a pitching staff.
Exposure: Players will be exposed to the University of Oregon’s campus, athletic facilities, and members of the baseball coaching staff.
What to Bring: All campers should bring their own bat, glove, batting gloves, batting helmet, tennis shoes or turn shoes, spikes and hat. All catchers should bring their own catching gear.
