League Structure
This year, the league has unfortunately had to go to 2 divisions due to a drop in the number of teams. Division 1 will be playing on a Tuesday and Division 2 will be playing on a Thursday.
The Phoenix and Flames will both be playing in Division 1 (promise of two big nights when the teams meet during the season) and the Firebirds in Division 2.
We will also be playing all our games with 11 inch and 12 inch balls. These will be introduced to our training sessions soon so it's not a complete shock when the season starts!
Sunday 1st April
On Sunday 1st April, there will be 'trials' taking place during the normal training session so with the help of the coaches, Woody, Lester and Liz can decide their final team selection. If you haven't been able to make any of the pre-season training so far, we're hoping that you'll be able to make this one, if no others.
After the 'trials' will be the EGM to put through a small constitutional change at the Greyhound.
Louie Pereira is organising a trip to the batting cages in Northwick Park at 2.30pm and would like to invite any club members to join him. The cages are an excellent way to get your batting going in preparation for the upcoming season and Louie is happy to provide some coaching. The cost to rent one cage is £20.00 per hour so depending on numbers it could cost you as little as £3.00, a bargain! You will all be encouraged to car share and don't use your brand new bat because the batting cage balls tend to damage! Louie will bring bats in diferent weights and club helmets as it is mandatory to use them.
Please respond to the Teamer invitation by Sunday 25th March so Louie can book up on Monday 26th March based on responses. For more info, visit their website:
http://www.northwickpark.com/baseball_softball.php
Availability
As well as taking into account your softball skills, the Captains will also consider your availabilty for the season in their team selection. Please email Liz Williamson with yours by Fri 30th March so she can collate the info together.
GB Training Session
The GB team have offered our club a training session run by a couple of their players. Those who have attended something similar in the past will agree that a lot can be gained from these sessions. The charge will be approximately £20 per person so if you are interested, please let me know by Mon 26th March so we can book them in.
