The SVdP Spring Baseball season will be here before you know it!
Registration forms will be available in the February Crusader Connection.
Look for a Fast Direct email with details in late February.
Registration fee is $80.00 per student. In addition, each player must purchase his own 2012 embroidered uniform cap at a cost of $12.00. Each player will provide his own baseball glove and a pair of BLACK baseball pants, red socks and molded rubber cleats. A uniform jersey will be provided. Jerseys must be returned at the end of the season, players will keep their caps.
Registration forms are due back to the SVdP School office no later than
Friday, February 24th. Registration forms received after the deadline will be returned so don't delay!
WIDGET BASEBALL
SVdP baseball offers 3rd and 4th grade boys the opportunity to participate in the St. Bernadette Instructional Baseball League. This is a "kid pitch" league and a great environment for learning the game and developing baseball skills. Ninety minute practices will be held two days per week after school at Crestmoor Park. Games will be played Friday evenings and Saturdays at St. Bernadettes School, 1100 Upham Street in Lakewood. Practices will begin the week of March 12th weather permitting. Games will begin the third week of March and end the last week in April. A post-season league tournament will be held the first week of May.
JV BASEBALL
The JV Baseball team is open to 5th and 6th Grade boys.
Two hour practices will be held Mondays and Fridays at Fishhack Field at Congress Park from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Practices begin the week of March 12th.
VARSITY BASEBALL
The Varsity Baseball team is open to 7th and 8th grade boys. Two hour practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fishhack Field at Congress Park from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Practices begin March the week of March 12th.
Practices will be held indoors at the SVdP gym if the weather is uncooperative.
JV AND VARSITY GAMES
JV and Varsity Teams compete in the Catholic Schools Athletic League (CSAL) http://www.csalden.org/
Away games will be played at parish schools around the league. The SVdP JV/Varsity home field is at Congress Park at Jospehine and E. 8th Avenue. A league tournament follows the regular season and and typically concludes by to May 15th.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
2012 SVdP BASEBALL
Priorities
A jersey and hat will be provided for each player. The jersey must be returned at the end of the season. Players are responsible for providing the following:
Required:
We will keep in touch primarily by email, and this online team bulletin board (blog). Please check here as well as your email for weather related cancellations. Cancellations will be posted here by 3:00 pm.
If you receive a “rain out” communication by email, please let your coach know you received it by sending a short reply such as ”O.K. or “thanks.”
Siblings attending practice must have adult supervision.
If you are running late or can’t make it to a game please call to inform your coach.
- Safety
- Fun
- Introduce and enhance individual skills
- Learn principles of offense and defense
- Learn both individual and team strategies
- League competition
A jersey and hat will be provided for each player. The jersey must be returned at the end of the season. Players are responsible for providing the following:
Required:
- Black Baseball Pants
- Socks
- Baseball Glove
- Heart Guard (required for all Widget pitchers)
- Rubber Spikes (soccer shoes are fine, no metal cleats)
- Protective Cup Athletic Supporter
- Sliding Pants
- Mouth Guard
We will keep in touch primarily by email, and this online team bulletin board (blog). Please check here as well as your email for weather related cancellations. Cancellations will be posted here by 3:00 pm.
If you receive a “rain out” communication by email, please let your coach know you received it by sending a short reply such as ”O.K. or “thanks.”
Siblings attending practice must have adult supervision.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
WIDGET BASEBALL LEAGUE RULES
St. Bernadette Instructional Baseball Rules
3rd and 4th Grade Boys
1. Bases are 60 feet
2. Pitching distance is 43 feet
3. Game Limit: 1 hour or 5 innings
4. Teams must bat entire lineup
5. Pitcher can pitch only three consecutive innings per game
6. Rule of 10’s: If a team is ahead by 10 runs in any inning, they must switch to the field after the 10th batter. If the team don’t have 10 players, they must switch to the field after the last batter in the line-up.
7. No Infield Fly Rule
8. No dropped third strike
9. Players may not lead off or steal, except from third base to home, after the ball has crossed home plate. Starting in mid April (date to be announced) players may lead off, and steal from any base.
10. This is an instructional league, therefore, no player may crossover and play J.V or Varsity Baseball while a part of this league.
3rd and 4th Grade Boys
1. Bases are 60 feet
2. Pitching distance is 43 feet
3. Game Limit: 1 hour or 5 innings
4. Teams must bat entire lineup
5. Pitcher can pitch only three consecutive innings per game
6. Rule of 10’s: If a team is ahead by 10 runs in any inning, they must switch to the field after the 10th batter. If the team don’t have 10 players, they must switch to the field after the last batter in the line-up.
7. No Infield Fly Rule
8. No dropped third strike
9. Players may not lead off or steal, except from third base to home, after the ball has crossed home plate. Starting in mid April (date to be announced) players may lead off, and steal from any base.
10. This is an instructional league, therefore, no player may crossover and play J.V or Varsity Baseball while a part of this league.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
CSAL JV / VARSITY RULES 2012
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ATHLETIC LEAGUE
BOYS BASEBALL ADDENDUM
REVISED 2005
A. TEAM MEMBERS
I. Teams must submit a roster of no less than 12 members. Exceptions are subject to the approval of the CSAL Director.
II. A team can play with a minimum of 8 players, if no other players are available. If an eligible 9th player is available, he must play. If a team forfeits a game and wishes to play with exchanged players (scrimmage), that game will be a CSAL sanctioned game.
B. TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
I. The host team will determine the home team. In post-season tournament games, a flip of the coin in the pre-game conference will determine the home team.
II. The home team is to provide a competent scorekeeper and a scorebook.
III. The teams scheduled to play share the responsibility of lining the field and placing the bases.
IV. Each team will provide a game quality ball.
C. FIELD MARKINGS
I. Pitching Distance- Varsity- 54 feet ... Jr. Varsity- 50 feet 6 inches
II. Base Distance- Varsity -80 feet ..... Jr. Varsity- 70 feet.
SPECIAL RULES
I. No Steel Spikes
II. No hard casts, hard splints, or non-covered braces. Medical alert bracelets or necklaces are to be taped down without covering the tag.
III. One warning on balks per pitcher. After the warning, balks will be penalized.
IV. Courtesy runner will be allowed for catcher only. Courtesy runner will be the last person to make an out.
V. A Varsity pitcher may only pitch a total of 7 innings (21 outs) within 2 days. A Jr. Varsity pitcher may only pitch a total of 5 innings (15 outs) within 2 days. Pitches who throw on two consecutive calendar days must rest the third calendar day regardless of innings pitched. This applies to regular season and tournament games.
VI. No jewelry.
VII. No Jr. Varsity team may score more than 10 runs in one at bat.
E. GAME TIME LIMITS AND INNINGS
I. The Jr. Varsity game shall consist of 5 innings. A Varsity game is 7 innings.
II. A 10 run difference terminates a Varsity game after 5 full innings or 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead and a Jr. Varsity game after 4 innings or 3 1/2 if the home team is ahead.
III. A new inning shall not start after one hour and forty-five minutes for Varsity and one hour and thirty minutes for Jr. Varsity.
F. BATTING LINE-UP
I. Teams must bat their entire roster. Batting the entire line-up allows free substitution at any position in the field.
II. Players must participate in 70% of league games in order to participate in the post-season tournament.
BOYS BASEBALL ADDENDUM
REVISED 2005
A. TEAM MEMBERS
I. Teams must submit a roster of no less than 12 members. Exceptions are subject to the approval of the CSAL Director.
II. A team can play with a minimum of 8 players, if no other players are available. If an eligible 9th player is available, he must play. If a team forfeits a game and wishes to play with exchanged players (scrimmage), that game will be a CSAL sanctioned game.
B. TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
I. The host team will determine the home team. In post-season tournament games, a flip of the coin in the pre-game conference will determine the home team.
II. The home team is to provide a competent scorekeeper and a scorebook.
III. The teams scheduled to play share the responsibility of lining the field and placing the bases.
IV. Each team will provide a game quality ball.
C. FIELD MARKINGS
I. Pitching Distance- Varsity- 54 feet ... Jr. Varsity- 50 feet 6 inches
II. Base Distance- Varsity -80 feet ..... Jr. Varsity- 70 feet.
SPECIAL RULES
I. No Steel Spikes
II. No hard casts, hard splints, or non-covered braces. Medical alert bracelets or necklaces are to be taped down without covering the tag.
III. One warning on balks per pitcher. After the warning, balks will be penalized.
IV. Courtesy runner will be allowed for catcher only. Courtesy runner will be the last person to make an out.
V. A Varsity pitcher may only pitch a total of 7 innings (21 outs) within 2 days. A Jr. Varsity pitcher may only pitch a total of 5 innings (15 outs) within 2 days. Pitches who throw on two consecutive calendar days must rest the third calendar day regardless of innings pitched. This applies to regular season and tournament games.
VI. No jewelry.
VII. No Jr. Varsity team may score more than 10 runs in one at bat.
E. GAME TIME LIMITS AND INNINGS
I. The Jr. Varsity game shall consist of 5 innings. A Varsity game is 7 innings.
II. A 10 run difference terminates a Varsity game after 5 full innings or 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead and a Jr. Varsity game after 4 innings or 3 1/2 if the home team is ahead.
III. A new inning shall not start after one hour and forty-five minutes for Varsity and one hour and thirty minutes for Jr. Varsity.
F. BATTING LINE-UP
I. Teams must bat their entire roster. Batting the entire line-up allows free substitution at any position in the field.
II. Players must participate in 70% of league games in order to participate in the post-season tournament.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
JV's ELIMINATED IN ROUND THREE OF CSAL TOURNEY
The Junior Varsity ended their season today with a tough third round loss to Sts. Peter and Paul.
Congratulations on a fine season boys!
Congratulations on a fine season boys!
Monday, May 16, 2011
JVs ADVANCE WITH A ROUND 2 WIN VS SJB
The Jayvees move on to round three with an exciting win against St. John the Baptist!
Go Crusaders!
Go Crusaders!
VARSITY SEASON ENDER
Varsity exited the CSAL tourney today with a loss to St. John the Baptist ending our 2011 season.
We wish SJB good luck in the next round!
Best wishes to our graduating eight grade players as they open an exciting new chapter in their lives!
Go Crusaders!
We wish SJB good luck in the next round!
Best wishes to our graduating eight grade players as they open an exciting new chapter in their lives!
Go Crusaders!
Thursday, May 12, 2011
REVISED, REVISED TOURNEY SCHEDULE
The latest update from CSAL:
"We are cancelling the baseball tournament this week & rescheduling it for next week starting Wednesday 5-18 to Saturday 5-21."
A bracket will be posted when it becomes available.
"We are cancelling the baseball tournament this week & rescheduling it for next week starting Wednesday 5-18 to Saturday 5-21."
A bracket will be posted when it becomes available.
REVISED VARSITY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
We are scheduled to play Friday 5/13/11 at Brent Mayne 6:00 PM vs SJB.
The rain has made it necessary for CSAL to shorten the tournament.
So, win, lose or draw this will be our final game of the season.
Go Crusaders!
The rain has made it necessary for CSAL to shorten the tournament.
So, win, lose or draw this will be our final game of the season.
Go Crusaders!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
VARSITY TOURNAMENT GAME 2 RAINED OUT
Our 6:00 PM game tonight at Brent Mayne Field has been rained out.
Updates will be posted as soon as available.
Updates will be posted as soon as available.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
WE'RE JUST GETTING WARMED UP!
St. Thomas Moore must still be sore about losing the Division 1 Championship to SVdP last season, because they took it to us! Hats off to them. They played a great game! However, we're still in the hunt, because there is no consolation bracket in this tourney. If you're still playing, you're playing for the trophy!
We go again tomorrow 5/11/11 at Brent Mayne Field 6:00 PM vs the winner of today's St. Ann vs St. John the Baptist game.
Coach Bob, our prayers are with you.
Go Crusaders!
We go again tomorrow 5/11/11 at Brent Mayne Field 6:00 PM vs the winner of today's St. Ann vs St. John the Baptist game.
Coach Bob, our prayers are with you.
Go Crusaders!
JV STUMBLES IN ROUND ONE vs SPP
The Jayvees stumble in the first round with a tough loss to Sts. Peter and Paul.
But, they are still in the hunt and ready for round two.
Go Crusaders!
But, they are still in the hunt and ready for round two.
Go Crusaders!
Monday, May 9, 2011
VARSITY TOURNEY GAME 1 TUESDAY, MAY 10TH 4PM AT ST. MARYS LITTLETON
Tournament Brackets are out. We play tomorrow at St. Marys, Littleton at 4:00 PM vs STM.
We have requested early dismissal for players at 2:15 PM.
We win, we play at 6:00 PM, Thursday, 5/12 at SM, we lose we play at 6:00 PM Wednesday, 5/11 at Brent Mayne. Two losses mean the end of the trail.
Please note, players must have played in 70% of regular season games to be tournament eligible per CSAL rules.
We have requested early dismissal for players at 2:15 PM.
We win, we play at 6:00 PM, Thursday, 5/12 at SM, we lose we play at 6:00 PM Wednesday, 5/11 at Brent Mayne. Two losses mean the end of the trail.
Please note, players must have played in 70% of regular season games to be tournament eligible per CSAL rules.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Happy Mother's Day baseball Moms.
Thanks for for all the time you spend in traffic getting us where we need to be. Thank you for keeping our uniforms looking spiffy. Especially when you have to search for them in the back of our closets, or under our beds because sometimes we forget.
And thanks for reminding us to bring a water bottle, or our jacket or our baseball mitt. Because sometimes we forget. And thanks for the snacks!
Thank you for sitting in the stands with white knuckles when we are trying to get out of a tough inning, and for the hug when we strike out with runners on base.
You're the best and we don't tell you nearly often enough. Because sometimes we forget.
Thanks for for all the time you spend in traffic getting us where we need to be. Thank you for keeping our uniforms looking spiffy. Especially when you have to search for them in the back of our closets, or under our beds because sometimes we forget.
And thanks for reminding us to bring a water bottle, or our jacket or our baseball mitt. Because sometimes we forget. And thanks for the snacks!
Thank you for sitting in the stands with white knuckles when we are trying to get out of a tough inning, and for the hug when we strike out with runners on base.
You're the best and we don't tell you nearly often enough. Because sometimes we forget.
SVdP WINS BY FORFEIT 1-0 OVER NOTRE DAME
Well, we were all looking forward to the final showdown with our old rivals. Sometimes things just don't go as planned. Notre Dame's players had a tourney they couldn't miss, so they were unable to field enough players for our Saturday matchup. Next up is the CSAL tourney. Schedule should be posted on Monday.
Go Crusaders!
Go Crusaders!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
VARSITY REGULAR SEASON ENDS SATURDAY MAY 7TH AT FISHHACK FIELD AT CONGRESS PARK!
Yes! We're going home to Fishhack Field at Congress Park for our last game of the season. And, we play our arch-rival Notre Dame!
It doesn't get any better than this!
Coach Vern and the boys are excited to play us again. Let's show them we've saved the best for last.
Go Crusaders!
It doesn't get any better than this!
Coach Vern and the boys are excited to play us again. Let's show them we've saved the best for last.
Go Crusaders!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
VARSITY LOOKS IMPRESSIVE IN 14-9 WIN OVER ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
When the umpire gives a compliment about your team's play after a game, you know you're doing something right. The Varsity Crusaders looked sharp in a 14-9 win over SJB this afternoon Garland Park. The Crusaders posted 14 runs on 9 hits, while stranding only 3. Big Ben became the first Crusader to go 3 for 3 this season! The pitching staff pulled its weight striking out 9 of 27 while allowing just 4 hits. Our defense was, for the most part, solid.
It's true, paybacks are a killer.
Great job Crusaders! Your hard work is beginning to pay off!
It's true, paybacks are a killer.
Great job Crusaders! Your hard work is beginning to pay off!
Friday, April 29, 2011
VARSITY REMATCH AGAINST SJB AT GARLAND PARK AT HIGH NOON
St. John the Baptist is coming to our neck of the woods for a 12:00 PM game at Garland Park.
The Crusaders can still taste the victory snatched away by SJB in a late inning rally, on a cold, rainy night at Sandstone Park only two weeks ago. You gotta believe this will be a good one!
Go Crusaders!
The Crusaders can still taste the victory snatched away by SJB in a late inning rally, on a cold, rainy night at Sandstone Park only two weeks ago. You gotta believe this will be a good one!
Go Crusaders!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
VARSITY FALLS TO ST. MARY'S 15-2
Sometimes the score doesn't tell the whole story. There were some definite bright spots in the game vs St. Mary's on Wednesday. Our underclassmen really stepped up and made some great defensive plays. They can be proud of their perfomance. We'll continue working and improving with every practice.
Go Crusaders!
Go Crusaders!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
VARSITY FALLS TO ST. ANN 14-5
Defensively we gave up 6 hits, 7 walks and struck out 10 while comitting 6 errors.
Offensively we had 5 hits and 5 walks and 5 strike outs against a defense that committed no errors.
Same haunting issue, defensive errors causing us to beat ourselves.
Let's keep working Crusaders!
Offensively we had 5 hits and 5 walks and 5 strike outs against a defense that committed no errors.
Same haunting issue, defensive errors causing us to beat ourselves.
Let's keep working Crusaders!
VARSITY GAME TONIGHT 5:00 PM AT CITY PARK vs ST. ANN
We play tonight 5:00 PM at City Park vs SA
Please have your Crusader at the park at 4:00 PM.
Look for an email or check the blog for game status if the weather deteriorates.
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Go Crusaders!
Please have your Crusader at the park at 4:00 PM.
Look for an email or check the blog for game status if the weather deteriorates.
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Go Crusaders!
Monday, April 18, 2011
VARSITY PRACTICE TONIGHT AT CITY PARK 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
Varsity will practice tonight 5:00 to 7:00 PM in preparation for our Wednesday game vs St. Ann.
Go Crusaders!
Go Crusaders!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
VARSITY POSTS SECOND WIN OVER ALL SOULS 14-7
Friday night the bats were popping behind solid piching as the Varsity Crusaders defeated All Souls 14-7.
The underclassmen made their presence known both defensively and with their contribution to an impressive 13 hit total. Well done!
Go Crusaders!
The underclassmen made their presence known both defensively and with their contribution to an impressive 13 hit total. Well done!
Go Crusaders!
Friday, April 15, 2011
VARSITY GAME TONIGHT 5:00 PM AT CITY PARK vs ALL SOULS
One of the great things about baseball is you don't get the opportunity to dwell on your last outing for long, regardless of the outcome. You put your cleats back on and get out there for the next game!
So, put your cleats on because we play again tonight at City Park at 5:00 PM vs All Souls.
Please arrive at the field between 3:45 and 4:00 PM.
It's a beautiful day for baseball!
Go Crusaders!
So, put your cleats on because we play again tonight at City Park at 5:00 PM vs All Souls.
Please arrive at the field between 3:45 and 4:00 PM.
It's a beautiful day for baseball!
Go Crusaders!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
JV GAME CANCELLED DUE TO FIELD CONDITIONS
Tonight's JV game at City Park vs St. Ann has been cancelled due to field conditions.
VARSITY SKIDS TO A 8-5 LOSS TO ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
Varsity clung to a one run lead into the bottom of the 4th, when the deluge hit. SJB rallied with a 4 run inning to best the Crusaders in a soggy game under the lights at Sandstone Ranch.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
VARSITY GAME TONIGHT 7:00 PM vs SJB
Get the homework done and set the compass north for Longmont. We play tonight under the lights at Sandstone Ranch at 7:00 PM. Please be at the field by 6:00 PM.
Go Crusaders!
Go Crusaders!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
VARSITY SWEPT BY ST. THOMAS MOORE 10-3
It was a difficult ending to a difficult week.
But is was a beautiful day for baseball at Garland Park.
We head up to Sandstone for our game on Wednesday evening.
Let's keep working and get ready.
But is was a beautiful day for baseball at Garland Park.
We head up to Sandstone for our game on Wednesday evening.
Let's keep working and get ready.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
VARSITY GAME AT GARLAND PARK vs STM TODAY at 12:30 PM
St. Thomas Moore comes to play on our side of town.
We play at Garland Park (between Holly and Monaco on Cherrry Creek Drive) at 12:30 PM.
Please have your Crusader at the field at 11:15 AM.
Go Crusaders!
We play at Garland Park (between Holly and Monaco on Cherrry Creek Drive) at 12:30 PM.
Please have your Crusader at the field at 11:15 AM.
Go Crusaders!
Friday, April 8, 2011
VARSITY FALLS TO ST. MARY'S 9-4
Varsity lost to St. Mary's 9-4 in a tough contest Thursday at St. Mary's Littleton bringing their record to 1-3.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
VARSITY GAME TONIGHT 6:00 PM AT ST. MARY'S LITTLETON
We play again tonight away at St. Mary's Littleton.
Game time is 6:00 PM. Please be at the field between 4:45 and 5:00 PM.
Go Crusaders!
Game time is 6:00 PM. Please be at the field between 4:45 and 5:00 PM.
Go Crusaders!
VARSITY POSTS FIRST WIN vs ALL SOULS 7-4
The Varsity was firing on all cylinders last night at City Park as they posted a 7-4 win over All Souls. Strong pitching performances and solid defense were key in the effort.
Nicely done Crusaders!
Nicely done Crusaders!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
VARSITY GAME TONIGHT 5:00 PM AT CITY PARK vs ALL SOULS
Lots of baseball this week (weather permitting)!
We play All Souls tonight 4/6/11 at City Park at 5:00 PM.
Please be at the field at 4:00 PM for warm ups.
And please remind your Crusader dress to dress for cold weather!
If your Crusader will not be at the game please send an email asap.
Thursday, 4/7/11 we are away at St. Mary's in Littleton for a 6:00 PM game.
Please arrive one hour early for warm ups.
Saturday, 4/9/11 we are home vs St. Thomas Moore.
Please note, Saturday's game will be played at GARLAND PARK and start time has been changed to 12:30 PM. Please arrive at GARLAND PARK by 11:15 AM.
Please check here for weather related cancellations.
Go Crusaders!
We play All Souls tonight 4/6/11 at City Park at 5:00 PM.
Please be at the field at 4:00 PM for warm ups.
And please remind your Crusader dress to dress for cold weather!
If your Crusader will not be at the game please send an email asap.
Thursday, 4/7/11 we are away at St. Mary's in Littleton for a 6:00 PM game.
Please arrive one hour early for warm ups.
Saturday, 4/9/11 we are home vs St. Thomas Moore.
Please note, Saturday's game will be played at GARLAND PARK and start time has been changed to 12:30 PM. Please arrive at GARLAND PARK by 11:15 AM.
Please check here for weather related cancellations.
Go Crusaders!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
THIRD GRADE WIDGET TEAM ON A ROLL!
The third grade Widget Crusaders swept a pair at St. Bernadette on Saturday to raise their season mark to 3-1 ! Way to go Crusaders!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
VARSITY STUMBLES AGAINST STM 12-9
A tough loss.
The good news is offensively we looked like the Crusaders.
The bad news is defensively it appeared we left early for spring break!
We'll need to work on maintaining our focus and intensity for the entire game.
Don't worry we'll get there!
Have a great Spring Break.
There will be no practices or games until we return.
But, take your batting cuts daily.
And don't forget to throw the ball around and play some pepper!
The good news is offensively we looked like the Crusaders.
The bad news is defensively it appeared we left early for spring break!
We'll need to work on maintaining our focus and intensity for the entire game.
Don't worry we'll get there!
Have a great Spring Break.
There will be no practices or games until we return.
But, take your batting cuts daily.
And don't forget to throw the ball around and play some pepper!
Friday, March 25, 2011
VARSITY PRACTICE TONIGHT AT CITY PARK 5:00 TO 7:00 PM
Varsity practice tonight at City Park in preparation for tomorrow's 9:00 AM game at St. Thomas Moore in Englewood.
Go Crusaders!
Go Crusaders!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
VARSITY FALLS IN HOME OPENER 11-4
We were a little rusty and Notre Dame made the most of their opportunity.
The benefit of a loss like this is we have been shown, early in the season, what we need to do to improve.
And we will improve.
Practice Friday 5:00 PM sharp at City Park
The benefit of a loss like this is we have been shown, early in the season, what we need to do to improve.
And we will improve.
Practice Friday 5:00 PM sharp at City Park
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
VARSITY HOME OPENER TODAY 5:00 PM AT CITY PARK
It's finally here! Opening Day at last!
We play our old rival Notre Dame.
Please be at the field by 4:00 PM.
Go Crusaders!
We play our old rival Notre Dame.
Please be at the field by 4:00 PM.
Go Crusaders!
Monday, March 21, 2011
VARSITY PRACTICE TONIGHT 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM AT CITY PARK
We will practice tonight from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
If traffic has you delayed, relax. We get it, traffic is difficult this time of day.
If your Crudsader must leave at 6:30 PM that's fine, but we plan on extra batting practice until 7:00 PM.
If traffic has you delayed, relax. We get it, traffic is difficult this time of day.
If your Crudsader must leave at 6:30 PM that's fine, but we plan on extra batting practice until 7:00 PM.
Friday, March 18, 2011
VARSITY PRACTICE TONIGHT 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Varsity will practice tonight at City Park from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM in preparation for next Wednesday's home opener against Notre Dame.
Go Crusaders!
Go Crusaders!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
VARSITY PRACTICE TONIGHT 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM
We will be having extra batting practice from 6:30 to 7:00 PM.
Those of you can are encouraged to stay.
Those of you can are encouraged to stay.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
VARSITY PRACTICE MONDAY, MARCH 14TH
Varsity will practice Monday, March 14th at 5:00 to 6:30 PM at City Park.
We'll have another hour of daylight to work with.
We'll have another hour of daylight to work with.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
OPENING DAY
This was sent to me by a friend who is a fellow devotee of our national pastime.
Thank you Dickson.
ESPN read this poem on the air before the Red Sox v. Yankees game last season.
Some words are so good, they bear repeating.
Let me show you a land
the greatest of all
with borders that stretch
from the spring to the fall.
Emerald fields plush with diamonds
and pearls gleaming white
where meatballs become taters
soaring into the night.
A land of hot corners
where hoses throw heat
into your kitchen
where there's plenty to eat.
There's pickles, there's pepper
there's peas, and there's cheese
And shoestrings making catches
with the greatest of ease.
Many eye-pleasing sights
also found on display.
An ace that throws deuces, a tailor-made double play.
Ducks on a pond
wait for springing line drives
to hitch a ride home
on pop-ups and slides.
This land welcomes all
to dream and to play
This land is Baseball,
It's Opening Day
Thank you Dickson.
ESPN read this poem on the air before the Red Sox v. Yankees game last season.
Some words are so good, they bear repeating.
Let me show you a land
the greatest of all
with borders that stretch
from the spring to the fall.
Emerald fields plush with diamonds
and pearls gleaming white
where meatballs become taters
soaring into the night.
A land of hot corners
where hoses throw heat
into your kitchen
where there's plenty to eat.
There's pickles, there's pepper
there's peas, and there's cheese
And shoestrings making catches
with the greatest of ease.
Many eye-pleasing sights
also found on display.
An ace that throws deuces, a tailor-made double play.
Ducks on a pond
wait for springing line drives
to hitch a ride home
on pop-ups and slides.
This land welcomes all
to dream and to play
This land is Baseball,
It's Opening Day
Friday, March 11, 2011
JV GAME SCHEDULE IS POSTED!
JV game schedule has been posted on the blog calendar.
Please scroll down to view the calendar.
Please scroll down to view the calendar.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
VARSITY PRACTICE FRIDAY, MARCH 11TH 5:00 PM
Varsity will practice at City Park Friday, March 11th at 5:00 PM.
Go Crusaders!
Go Crusaders!
BASEBALL SKILLS CLINIC SATURDAY, MARCH 12th
We'll be having another baseball skills clinic this Saturday at SVdP.
We plan to head outside to the upper playground, as the weather promises to be beautiful!
3RD AND 4TH GRADE WIDGETS: 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
VARSITY : 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Let's get ready!
Opening day is just around the corner!
We plan to head outside to the upper playground, as the weather promises to be beautiful!
3RD AND 4TH GRADE WIDGETS: 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM
VARSITY : 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Let's get ready!
Opening day is just around the corner!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
VARSITY GAME SCHEDULE IS OUT!
Please check the calender at the bottom of this blog for the Varsity Game Schedule.
We open our season on March 23rd vs Notre Dame at 5:00 PM at City Park.
Go Crusaders!
We open our season on March 23rd vs Notre Dame at 5:00 PM at City Park.
Go Crusaders!
VARSITY PRACTICE TONIGHT AT 5:00 PM
Varsity will practice tonight at City Park (23rd and Colorado Blvd) at 5:00 -7:00 PM.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
TUESDAY, MARCH 8TH JV BASEBALL PRACTICE CANCELLED
Today's JV Practice at City Park has been cancelled due to weather.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
BASEBALL CLINIC RECAP
Thanks to all of the players who came out to the clinic today. You all looked to be in great form for pre-season. Let's keep on building those skills! If you couldn't attend, don't worry, as you haven't missed anything that we won't review time and time again this season. We believe in mastering fundamentals!
FIELDING GROUND BALLS:
Wide Base- Approach the ball, spread the feet and get your behind down low. Extend the hands out in front to receive the ball with throwing hand on top to handle a bad hop. Gather the ball out of the glove pulling it toward the chest, with the throwing hand on top. Bring it to the ear in a "J" stroke. Peg the ball to your target by rotating hips (navel), arm, hand and toward the target.
CONTACT HITTING:
Establish A Solid Base- Spread the feet as wide as is confortable and put a comfortable athletic bend in the knees to accomodate a violent rotation of the upper body.
Arms and Hands- Rotate around an upright, linear spine. If back shoulder drops and the spine assumes an upside down "J" shape during the swing, it is a recipe for a pop fly, not a line drive.
Feet- Align the toes.
HITTER'S PLAN: All hitters need a plan.
Inside Fastball: Hope for this pitch, you'll see it coming. Start the swing early, make contact well in front of the plate to pull it. No matter what else happens, don't let an inside fastball by you.
Outside Fastball: Wait, and wait some more and "let it in the kitchen". Make contact with the ball as it crosses the middle of plate. By waiting, a normal swing will take this pitch to the opposite field.
Fastball Down the Middle: Make contact just in front of the plate to hit it back up the middle.
Breaking Balls: Look for the spin. Start your hips but keep your hands back and wait, and wait some more (until you're almost sure it's too late ), then swing.
Two Strikes: "Choke and Poke." Choke up an inch for bat control. If the pitch is off the plate, or just above the dirt, you're swinging. It is better to take an epic hack and look like a champ going down than to have the ump call strike three with the bat on your shoulder. If the pitch is high above the letters, take it for a ball.
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Wide Base- Approach the ball, spread the feet and get your behind down low. Extend the hands out in front to receive the ball with throwing hand on top to handle a bad hop. Gather the ball out of the glove pulling it toward the chest, with the throwing hand on top. Bring it to the ear in a "J" stroke. Peg the ball to your target by rotating hips (navel), arm, hand and toward the target.
Establish A Solid Base- Spread the feet as wide as is confortable and put a comfortable athletic bend in the knees to accomodate a violent rotation of the upper body.
- Don't allow the front foot to be closer to the plate than the back foot, it inhibits hip rotation.
- The front foot takes a soft step which helps with timing the pitch as well momentum transfer.
- Once the front foot is down, keep it solid. .
- Keep the "L" bend in your front arm intact until contact.
- Punch the top hand as you rotate the top hand palm toward the sky. Extend and extend again at contact , throwing the hands and straightening the elbows toward the pitcher.
HITTER'S PLAN: All hitters need a plan.
Inside Fastball: Hope for this pitch, you'll see it coming. Start the swing early, make contact well in front of the plate to pull it. No matter what else happens, don't let an inside fastball by you.
Outside Fastball: Wait, and wait some more and "let it in the kitchen". Make contact with the ball as it crosses the middle of plate. By waiting, a normal swing will take this pitch to the opposite field.
Fastball Down the Middle: Make contact just in front of the plate to hit it back up the middle.
Breaking Balls: Look for the spin. Start your hips but keep your hands back and wait, and wait some more (until you're almost sure it's too late ), then swing.
Two Strikes: "Choke and Poke." Choke up an inch for bat control. If the pitch is off the plate, or just above the dirt, you're swinging. It is better to take an epic hack and look like a champ going down than to have the ump call strike three with the bat on your shoulder. If the pitch is high above the letters, take it for a ball.
Friday, March 4, 2011
VARSITY AND JV SKILLS CLINIC SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH
We will be holding a baseball skills clinic this Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. in the SVdP gym. It is open to all JV and Varsity players. We will work on fundamentals, and some light conditioning. If you are not skiing this weekend, come on out and knock off the rust!
If you'd like to attend, send an email to svdp.baseball@gmail.com and let us know!
If you'd like to attend, send an email to svdp.baseball@gmail.com and let us know!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
SVdP BASEBALL UPDATES
Please note the following change in start date for practices:
Varsity and Junior Varsity will begin regular season practices the week of Monday, March 7th.
CSAL Season opens Saturday, March 12th
Practices will be held at City Park from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM
Varsity: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Scrimmage practice,)
JV: Tuesday and Thursday
Widgets 3rd and 4th grade will begin regular season practices the week of Monday, March 14th.
The St. Bernadette Widget Season opens Saturday, March 19th.
The Widget practice field and time is currently at City Park from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM.
This practice location and scheule is subject to change pending a response from DPS.
Please stay tuned for information regarding Skills Clinic to be held at SVdP this Saturday, March, 5th.
Varsity and Junior Varsity will begin regular season practices the week of Monday, March 7th.
CSAL Season opens Saturday, March 12th
Practices will be held at City Park from 5:00PM to 7:00 PM
Varsity: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Scrimmage practice,)
JV: Tuesday and Thursday
Widgets 3rd and 4th grade will begin regular season practices the week of Monday, March 14th.
The St. Bernadette Widget Season opens Saturday, March 19th.
The Widget practice field and time is currently at City Park from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM.
This practice location and scheule is subject to change pending a response from DPS.
Please stay tuned for information regarding Skills Clinic to be held at SVdP this Saturday, March, 5th.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Widget Baseball Rules 2011
St. Bernadette Instructional Baseball Rules
3rd and 4th Grade Boys
Bases are 60 feet
Pitching distance is 43 feet
Game Limit: 1 hour or 5 innings
Teams must bat entire lineup
Pitcher can pitch only three consecutive innings per game
Rule of 10’s: If a team is ahead by 10 runs in any inning, they must switch to the field after the 10th batter. If the team doesn’t have 10 players, they must switch to the field after the last batter in the line-up.
No Infield Fly Rule
No dropped third strike
Players may not lead off or steal, except from third base to home, after the ball has crossed home plate. Starting in mid April (date to be announced) players may lead off, and steal from any base.
This is an instructional league, therefore, no player may crossover and play JV or Varsity Baseball while a part of this league.
3rd and 4th Grade Boys
Bases are 60 feet
Pitching distance is 43 feet
Game Limit: 1 hour or 5 innings
Teams must bat entire lineup
Pitcher can pitch only three consecutive innings per game
Rule of 10’s: If a team is ahead by 10 runs in any inning, they must switch to the field after the 10th batter. If the team doesn’t have 10 players, they must switch to the field after the last batter in the line-up.
No Infield Fly Rule
No dropped third strike
Players may not lead off or steal, except from third base to home, after the ball has crossed home plate. Starting in mid April (date to be announced) players may lead off, and steal from any base.
This is an instructional league, therefore, no player may crossover and play JV or Varsity Baseball while a part of this league.
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