LA CAÑADA JUNIOR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION FROM THE DUGOUT POST OFFICE BOX 151, LA CAÑADA, CALIFORNIA  91012 Click Here to REGISTER NOW or Log In   Click Here for more information   Click Here to download the Registration Form January 2010

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT La Canada Junior Baseball & Softball Association (LCJBSA) is celebrating our 55th season in 2010!  LCJBSA is comprised of over 1000 boys and girls from La Canada and neighboring communities.  LC Baseball is affiliated with Pony and Babe Ruth National Organizations while LC Softball is governed by ASA rules and regulations. Friends of La Canada Junior Baseball Softball Association… New this year we are extending an opportunity to all LCJBSA families to contribute and help make a difference.  Our objective is to raise funds that will directly benefit the fields within our community.  This year LCJBSA will install new backstop netting at the field on Cornishon and the JV Softball Field at Oak Grove.  Additionally, shade structures will be installed on the fields at LCE.  And, all of the baseball mounds at La Canada High School will be rebuilt.  In order to continue with these much needed improvements we need your help!  All contributions in excess of $50 will be recognized at the end of the season.  Please take this opportunity to give a little to this invaluable program and help make the fields in our community better! What makes our league so successful?  The answer lies with the over 200 volunteers who oversee the league, manage and coach.  The answer lies with the over 50 sponsors who so generously give of their money and time.  The answer lies with the coordination of city officials, parks and recreation, schools and booster groups who unselfishly work in conjunction to see that our children have their complete support. Finally, the answer lies with our community itself, the players and the parents who so fervently back this league and everything it stands for. Welcome and Let’s Play Ball!                                                    Karl Bathke, President Karl Bathke, President EXECUTIVE OFFICERS      President Karl Bathke (818) 790-7163      Vice President Baseball Robert Valencia (818) 952-5661 Vice President Softball Scott Cox (818) 790-7662 Treasurer Paul Selsor (818) 790-0258 Secretary Robert Fuelling (818) 952-7421 Board Member John Caire (818) 248-7882 Board Member Eric Heer (818) 790-3550 Board Member Anthony Helbing (818) 952-6645 Board Member Jack Johnson (818) 790-9672 Board Member Jon Lam (818) 790-6288 Board Member Nancy Thompson (818) 790-5909 REGISTRATION NEWS To facilitate registration, please register and pay online.  Go to the WWW.LACANADASPORTS.NET and follow the instructions (clicking on “La Cañada Baseball & Softball Association”). Please note that your child is not registered until such time as registration fees are charged to your credit card or we receive your check via mail, and a completed Player Agreement & Release form is received by LCJBSA.  For those that would rather utilize the old paper system, you can download the appropriate forms from our website and mail in the signed forms along with your check.  Please register early as we had waiting lists last year and late fees apply after January 09, 2010.  If you have not registered by January 09th, placement on a team is at the discretion of the League General Manager with the concurrence of the Baseball or Softball Vice President, as applicable. All 2009 season coaches will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Those interested in coaching should read the announcement (link below) about criminal background checks. Links to Online forms: 2010 Mail in Registration Form 2010 Player Agreement & Release Form Criminal Background Check Policy Coach Agreement and Criminall Background Check Authorization 2010 Team Sponsor Agreement

TRYOUT INFORMATION For Baseball: Tryouts are mandatory for all Baseball players except Shetland League (there are no tryouts for Shetland). For Softball: Tryouts are mandatory for players who  were either born in 2002 or who did not play in LCJBSA Softball last season (there are no tryouts for Pixie).  Baseball tryouts are scheduled for January 23rd.  Softball tryouts are on January 16th at Oak Grove Softball Field.   CONGRATULATIONS We are eternally grateful to the hundreds of volunteers that make our organization successful.  Each year, however, we recognize three people/families for their special contributions.  Thank you to the following award recipients. Terry Kay- Ed Davis/Gilbert Smith Award  - Given to an individual in the Association who has been generous with their time, talent and efforts for the betterment of the LCJBSA program. Mark Trueblood - Ron Boerger Memorial Award  - Given to an individual who managed or coached in LCJBSA over a number of years, not necessarily for the record their team compiled in the previous seasons. John Schiller – Kent States Award – Giving special recognition to an individual or organization who goes the extra mile for the Association and who may not be involved with LCJBSA on a day-to-day basis. Steve Toland - Sam Maya Award - Awarded annually in recognition of that individual who best exemplifies "The Spirit of Teaching" in the LCJBSA Shetland Program. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED We need adult volunteers for our program to be a successful and rewarding experience for our children.  Volunteer positions include team parent, game reporter, opening day assistant, coach and manager.  Those interested in managing or coaching are required to have a child in the league, and be committed to the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship. If interested, please check the manager or coach box on your child’s registration form. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Registration Deadline January 9 Late Registration Deadline January 23 Baseball Tryouts (See back page for details) January 23 Softball Tryouts January 16 Opening Ceremonies/Picture Day March 7 Season Starts February 27 Softball Clinic TBD

BASEBALL LEAGUES TRYOUT & FEE SCHEDULE SHETLAND LEAGUE    Birthdates: May 1, 2003 - Apr 30, 2005 Description: 2 games/week, 6 innings/game, 50' bases, coaches pitch, rotational batting, Fee: $125, but $140 after January 10   No Tryouts PINTO 7 LEAGUE    Birthdates: May 1, 2002 - Apr 30, 2003 Description: 2 games/week, 6 innings/game, 50' bases, 38' pitching distance, Coach pitch, 5 pitches per hitter, rotational batting, RIF 5 ball. Fee: $150, but $165 after January 10 Tryouts: Sunday, January 24th, 12:00PM Location: LCHS JV Baseball Field   (No Makeups) PINTO 8 LEAGUE    Birthdates: May 1, 2001 - Apr 30, 2002 Description: 2 games/week, 6 innings/game, 50' bases, 38' pitching distance, Coach pitch, 5 pitches per hitter, rotational batting, RIF 5 ball. Fee: $150, but $165 after January 10 Tryouts: Sunday, January 24th, 1:30PM Location: LCHS JV Baseball Field   (No Makeups) MUSTANG-9 LEAGUE    Birthdates: May 1, 2000 - Apr 30, 2001 Description: 2 games/week, 6 innings/game, 60' bases, 45' pitching distance, 2 inning/game pitching limit, rotational batting, RIF 10 ball. Fee: $155, but $170 after January 10 Tryouts: Sunday, January 24th, 1:30PM   (No Makeups) MUSTANG-10 LEAGUE    Birthdates: May 1, 1999 - Apr 30, 2000 Description: 2 games/week, 6 innings/game, 60' bases, 45' pitching distance, 3 inning/game pitching limit, rotational batting, RIF 10 ball. Fee: $155, but $170 after January 10 Tryouts: Sunday, January 24th, 3:00PM   (No Makeups) BRONCO LEAGUE    Birthdates: May 1, 1997 - Apr 30, 1999 Description: 2 games/week, 7 innings/game, 70' bases, 48' pitching distance, 4 inning/game pitching limit, rotational batting. Fee: $165, but $180 after January 10 Tryouts: Sunday, January 24th, 3:00PM Location: LCHS JV Baseball Field   (No Makeups) BABE RUTH LEAGUE    Birthdates: May 1, 1994 - Apr 30, 1997 Description: 2 games/week, 7 innings/game, 90' bases, 60' pitching distance, 7 inning/game pitching limit, no rotational batting. Fee: $190, but $205 after January 10 Tryouts: Sunday, January 24th, 12:00PM   (No Makeups)

SOFTBALL LEAGUES TRYOUT & FEE SCHEDULE PIXIE LEAGUE    Birthdates: Jan 1, 2003 - Dec 31, 2004 Description: 6U league will combine T-ball and coach pitching with teaching emphasis on throwing, catching and hitting. Ball:10 Fee: $125, but $140 after January 10   No Tryouts ROOKIE LEAGUE    Birthdates: Jan 1, 2001 - Dec 31, 2002 Description: 8U league will introduce stealing, sliding, bunting and pitching. Ball:10 Fee: $150, but $165 after January 10 Tryouts: Saturday, January 16th, 11:00 AM Location: Oak Grove JV (LCHS)   (No Makeups) JUNIOR LEAGUE    Birthdates: Jan 1, 1999 - Dec 31, 2000 Description: 10U league will emphasize base running skills and game strategy. Ball:11 Fee: $150, but $165 after January 10 Tryouts: Saturday, January 16th, 12:30PM Location: Oak Grove JV (LCHS)   (No Makeups) SENIOR LEAGUE    Birthdates: Jan 1, 1997 - Dec 31, 1998 Description: 12U league will play straight fast pitch softball, introducing dropped third strike and stealing home. Ball:12 Fee: $175, but $190 after January 10 Tryouts: Saturday, January 16th, 1:15PM Location: Oak Grove JV (LCHS)   (No Makeups) SUPER SR. LEAGUE    Birthdates: Jan 1, 1992 - Dec 31, 1996 Description: Will play straight fast pitch softball. Ball:12 Fee: $175, but $190 after January 10 Tryouts: Saturday, January 16th, 3:30PM Location: Oak Grove JV (LCHS)   (No Makeups)   SOFTBALL CLINICS To Be Announced

LA CAÑADA JUNIOR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION Thank you to our 2010 sponsors A Noise Within Alpha Sales, Inc. Angel City Air Angelus Block Co, Inc. The Apple Cart The Arnold Family Bountiful Bakery Buntich Construction Cakery Bakery Capital Guardian Trust Company Chelsea Construction Corp. The Clark Family The Colburn Family Community Center of LCF Current Electric (2 teams) Cushman & Wakefield DAHL Warehouse Company De Oca Motors, Inc. Denise & Julie, The Power of 2, Dilbeck (2 teams) The Dick Family Doug Drummond Fedde Furniture The Freer Family Gilchrist & Rutter Gillan Abercrombie Frame - Coldwell Banker Gilmour Insurance The Gosselin Family Greater Pacific Medical Management (2 teams) Greg Frame Construction The Heer Family House of Speed, Pasadena Huntington Hospital Cancer Center (2 teams) The James Family Jersey Mike’s La Cañada John Caire Construction Juice It Up KBKG La Cañada 76 La Cañada Carpet Cleaning La Cañada PrintSmith & Graphics Landry’s Sporting Goods LCHS Engineering Club Lighted Window Preschool The Lytle Family Mesa Crest Water Co. McDonald’s of Pasadena (2 teams) Muir-Chase Plumbing Nu-Way Cleaners Offerman Woodshop Paco’s Barber Shop Picture Perfect Construction The Powers Family Prescott Construction Printefex R.R. Pat Harris Plumbing, Inc. Sakura Serdar Architecture The Selsor Family Serdar Architecture Sierra Leasing Southern California Orthopedic Institute Southern California Trophy Company State Farm Insurance – Barbara Marshall, Agent State Farm Insurance - Steven Ingrassia Stratz & Company Tanner Trading, LLC. The Tolkin Family The Training Center Trumark Real Estate Management Typecraft/Wood & Jones Urban Army Pilates & Fitness Studio Vivo Pools The Woodsome Family The Yoon Family (2 teams)