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                                                              2017 GIRLS “FALL” SOFTBALL LEAGUE
                                                              THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THIS LEAGUE IS TO ASSIST IN PLAYER
                                                              DEVELOPMENT.
                                                              The Sandwich Park District will be hosting a fall softball league for 10U, 12U
                                                              and 14U divisions that will strictly focus on development of players. This
                                                              league will play on four Sundays in September and October and offer each
                                                              team the opportunity to play in six games at Milestone Park in Sandwich.
      PITCHING SKILLS CAMP                                    Games will have a 1.5 hour limit imposed and should be viewed as an
      Here is an opportunity for girls ages 8 to 14 years old, to improve their pitching   opportunity for your girls to play different positions, work with coaches on
      skills.   This Pitching  Skills  Camp will teach  beginners and  experienced   game situations and, most importantly learn and play under the rules of the
      players the proper fundamental techniques on how to pitch. The skills being   divisions (new rules for girls moving up a division). Overview of divisions (and
      taught will include the proper way to hold the ball, stance on the mound,   rules changes from lower division) are as follows:
      proper pitching delivery, when to release your pitch, and how to consistently   10U: •  Focus on skill development • Games will last 6 innings or 1.5 hour
      find the strike zone. For the more experienced pitchers the instructor will   time limit.
      enhance their current abilities, teach new pitches and take their abilities to
      the next level. Participants should wear gym shoes, bring their own softball   12U:  •  Develop  pitchers  from  40’  distance  using  12”  ball  (especially
      gloves. Don’t wait for Spring to sharpen your pitching skills. Sign up and   important  for  girls  moving  up  from  10U)  •  Learn  proper  base  running
                                                              techniques and fundamental development. Games will last either 7
      improve your skills for the 2018 season. All registration is done at the   innings or 1.5 hours (whichever comes first) and will have a 5 run per inning
      Sandwich Park District.                                 maximum.  Teach girls new to the age division infield fly and dropped third
                                                              strike rule • No standings or scores will be reported.
      The dates and times listed for this program may change due to the School
      District’s scheduling needs.                            14U: Develop pitchers from 43’ distance using 12” ball. Teach girls new to
                                                              the age division infield fly and drop third strike rule.  Games will last either 7
      Location:  Sandwich Middle School                       innings or 1.5 hours (whichever comes first) and will have a 5 run per inning
      Instructor:  Mary Anderson       MIN/MAX:  5/30         max).
         Age  Day    Time       Date    R/NR Fee   Code #
                                                              For out of town Teams: The cost for this program is $200 per team.  This
        8-14  Su   2:00-3:00P  10/8-11/19*  $35/$50  131602-1  includes one umpire per game, insurance and field maintenance. (Teams are
      *No Class 11/12                                         not required to have their own insurance). Uniforms are up to the individual
                                                              teams. Each division will be limited to 6-8 teams so be sure to sign up ASAP.
                                                              Also, you want to sign up for the division you will be playing for next season,
                                                              not the current one. Out of town rosters are due to the Sandwich Park District
                                                              by August 25th. Expect to play 6-8 games depending on number of teams
           The Softball Program Concession Stand will be      including at least 2 double headers. If girls do not have a team to play on the
           operated by parent volunteers throughout the       Sandwich Park District will be accepting registration for all girls who want to
                                                              sign up. Any questions, call Sandwich Park District at 815-786-8044 or Gary
           season. If you would “love”  to volunteer, please   Ford at 815-790-1528 or gantheboys@aol.com
                  contact Jill Sexton 815-405-5900.           Out of Town Teams: The cost for this program is $200.00 per team.
                                                              Final deadline registration August 14th
                                                              Time: 12 noon game time
                                                              Fee: $25/$40 includes individual Sandwich jersey
                                                              Place: Milestone Park, 1375 N. Castle St.
                                                              *This program qualifies for a Family Discount.
                                                              Location:  Milestone Park
                                                              Coordinator:  Garland King       MIN/MAX:  9/100
                                                                Age  Day   Time      Date     Reg. By  R/NR Fee  Code #
                                                               10U  Su  12:00-2:00P    9/17-10/8  8/14  $25/40  130401-1
                                                               12U  Su  12:00-2:00P    9/17-10/8  8/14  $25/40  130401-2
                                                               14U  Su  12:00-2:00P    9/17-10/8  8/14           $25/40  130401-3





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