Welcome back! - Wishing everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. The break was nice and needed.

I am looking forward to a successful (and quick) Winter season! I have a draft schedule on on-line that we hope to use. We will have 3 tournaments between now and mid Feb. We will stop playing on 2/15 and allow the girls to concentrate on their HS seasons.

Our first practice will be Thurs 1/7 at HBHS at 600-800pm. We will have some scrimmage games on Sunday 1/10 as well. Please let me know if you can not make the games that day.

I will be placing an order of extra pants next week- let me know if you need anything.

See you Thursday.

If anyone is in need of any apparel (Pants, Socks, TShirts, etc) - I would like to place an order next week.

Please email me quantity and size

I want to take this opportunity to thank all the parents and coaches for their continued support this fall.  I do think we had a very successful last 4 months as a TEAM as we won two tournaments, a Vegas trip, AL game and win, went 32-12-2, had a run of 18 straight wins and even played up in age most of the fall.  I believe that all the girls and parents would have taken those results if  asked back in Aug!  Of course, we had our moments where things did not go as planned, but as whole, I truly love these girls and their efforts!  We have a special team and it starts with you, the parents.

Now for a small needed break for the holidays.  We will break now till Jan 6th and then regroup as a team.  With HS softball around the corner, we really only have 6 weeks together once we start back up in Jan and then we have to go "dark" for HS softball in Feb.  

Some have asked the plans for the spring.  After talking to Johnny, we will stop playing as a travel ball team on Feb 14th (our last tournament) per CIF and then stay dark till April.  Once in April, we will meet for a workout (no games) and then slowly move into more practices in early May.  When early June comes about, we will go hard for ASA States and see where we fall as the summer will be busy.  For your planning, the ASA State Tournament  is June 11th-13th.

For the six weeks in Jan and Feb, we will play in a couple tournaments (Surf City Showcase, Irvine and Socal Finest Showcase) and have weekend practices.  For us to begin to focus on the summer, practices will be more important than friendlies until HS softball is over.  I am anticipating all the roster back and our goal is to work the group towards a national bid in the summer.   (Good times ahead!  - More Bumble-berry pie could be for all in 2010!).  Each player is extremely important for us to meet those goals.  We will stay focused on our team goals and will turn up the intensity to meet those goals. 

For 2010, we would like to get new helmets for the girls.  That and a light weight jacket would be nice.  Other than that, we should be set on uniforms, equipment, etc.  We will be ordering extra pants so if you need a pair, please let us know the size and color by next week.  And we need to figure out the sleeve-color combo as we have a had time staying in sync! (for the girls, its how we look that counts!)

In the meantime, please enjoy the softball break this month and the holiday season.  We will have a Christmas party at the Jason's this weekend and I know the girls are looking forward to it.  

2009 has been a great year for us - the girls have grown as a team, gained the respect in the softball community and we are a highly respected team off the field with great chemistry among the parents and girls.  Props to all of you for making this different and very rewarding.  I truly appreciate the efforts and work ethic from all.   Attached is a schedule for Jan and Feb and practices will be listed on the web page calendar when we get closer.  First practice back will be on 1/7 at HBHS.

See you at the party for those who can make it this weekend and I know we will see each other sometime during the holiday season.  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Jeff 

Toys for Tots 16u Tournament by American Athletics - (You will need to bring an unwrapped toy)

Dec 5th @ Dana Hills HS (JV Field)

9:30 am vs Valley Madness - be there at 8:30 - White Top, Blue Pants and Light Blue Socks
11:00 am vs  Power Surge
2:00 pm vs San Diego Rowdies 

Dec 6 - Bracket Play @ Dana Hills HS or Saddleback JC

When the movie out in chino was the highlight of the weekend, you know we had issues! Anyway, we were due for a let down and the fact that we have gone 21-2-1 in our last 25 games our team has nothing to be ashamed with! We will re-group and learn from it.

The schedule for this week will be as follows:

Field Practice - WED Dec 2nd at FV Mile Square - 6pm - No practice Thursday.

Toys for Tots 16u Tournament by American Athletics (You will need to bring an unwrapped toy)
Dec 5th @ Dana Hills HS
9:30 am vs Valley Madness - be there at 8:30
11:00 am vs  Power Surge
2:00 pm vs San Diego Rowdies 

Dec 6 - Bracket Play @ Dana Hills HS or Saddleback JC

We will end for the winter after the games on Sunday. We will regroup in early Jan and play in a 2-3 tournaments till HS ball starts. Would try to host a weekend of games in late Jan for a fundraiser for our summer plans.

Dec 12 or 13th we would like to do a team holiday party for the kids.  Ideas include going to Dave and Busters, or Ice Skating at the Spectrum, pot-luck at some ones house, etc. We would do a small gift exchange. Still need someone to take it over and organize it.

ASA 14u Turkey Tournament @ Chino Hills Community Park
Friday, Nov 27
1:20 pm vs American Pastime
8:00 pm vs Sudden Impact 95

Be at field by 12:15. Wear blue tops, white pants, navy socks. White under armor if needed for the 8pm game.

Sat, Nov 28th @ Chino Hills  Community Park - Bracket Play
Sun,Nov 29th @ Chino Hills  Community Park - Final 16 Bracket Play

Map to field HERE

After much debate, we have canceled the 12/12 weekend of games at FV  - due to many factors - too close to the holidays, alot of work for the parents that weekend and with the next two weeks full, we will have enough softball.  Plus, the teams that were responding were not that good as everyone seems to be ending on the 6th.  So, we try again next year, but earlier.  I assume everyone is torn up about this :) but is the best decision.

So the following schedule will be followed:

Tuesday Night Game
Tues Nov 24th - 5:00 vs Alabama Thunderbolts at Mile Square Park, #6 - single game

ASA 14u Turkey Tournament @ Chino Hills Community Park
Friday, Nov 27
1:20 pm vs American Pastime
8:00 pm vs Sudden Impact 95

Sat, Nov 28th @ Chino Hills  Community Park - Bracket Play
Sun,Nov 29th @ Chino Hills  Community Park - Final 16 Bracket Play

Field Practice - Dec 1st at FV Mile Square - 6pm
Tentative hitting Practice - Dec 3rd at HB - 630pm

Toys for Tots 16u Tournament by American Athletics (will need to bring a toy)
Dec 5th @ Dana Hills HS
9:30 am vs Valley Madness
11:00 am vs  Power Surge
2:00 pm vs San Diego Rowdies 

Dec 6 - Bracket Play @ Dana Hills HS or Saddleback JC

Dec 12 or 13th we will plan to do a holiday party for the kids and parents.  Will need someone to organize and run with it!  Either night work and all ideas are open

We will break till the 1/6 and try to host a weekend of games in late Jan for a fundraiser for the summer 

See you tomorrow night

Week of 11/16

Thank you all for the support this past weekend. We went 3-0, out scoring the opponents 19-0. Add in the last three weeks, we are 17-1-1, 16 straight wins, and have out scored the teams we are playing 165-19. A great job by all!

For this week, We will only hit at HBHS on Thursday night 11/19 at 630-800. We will not meet this weekend.

For next week, we will be playing a team from Alabama at Mile Square Park at 5 pm. We will play one game. The ASA Turkey tournament starts Friday-Sunday. It would be cool if we could get some simple HB keepsakes for these girls - any volunteers to assist with that?

Dec 5-6 will be a 16U Toys tournament followed by our own 14u Toys tournament.

That weekend (12/12-12/13), we will need run a snack bar and earn some money for the summer tournaments as well as to represent a great cause with our girls with the toys and $$ donations. We will need everyones's help that weekend.

Remaining Fall Schedule

Nov 24th - Single Game vs Alabama

Nov 27-29th - ASA Thanksgiving Tournament See handouts for brackets

Dec 5-6th - American Athletics 16U Toys Tournament

We will then break till Jan 6th for the Holidays.

With us playing so well and with the roster set, good things are ahead for this team come the summer - I truly appreciate your support!

We will be playing Sunday 11/15 at HBHS at 1100 am. This is the 96 Breeze Fundrasiers so please support their snackbar.

We will be wearing Blue, white pants and navy socks.

In addition, some of the girls have asked for new sweatshirts - please let me know what size they would like and we can get that ordered.

Cost will be $30.

Team store has changed slightly and you can purchase apparel, pay your fees and get sponsorships.

Thank you to all the parents for a great trip this past weekend.  By making the off the field activities so smooth the girls took care of business on the field!  We out scored our opponents 54-9 and had a total dominating team performance by all!

Thank you to T for organizing the house and food and making it all seem like a 5-star hotel that those Marina Inn employes would have been jealous!  Thank you to Henry for cooking for the girls Sat and Sun and to all the parents who help on the water, snacks, lunches  and keeping the girls hydrated!  A team effort all the way around!   Good times.  Our team chemistry is unmatched.  If anyone has pictures from the weekend, pass on and I will add to the web site.

For this week, we will practice Thursday night at 6pm and we play Sunday at 11am, 200 and 330 at HBHS in the 96 Breeze Fundraiser Friendly.  We will be playing three 16u teams.

We will then take the weekend of 21st and 22nd off before our last three tournaments of 2009.

Again, thank you all for the continued support and our success is impacted by your support to the girls.

We will playing in the third Surf City Showcase this weekend on 10/31and 11/1. Games will be at Mark Twain School

We play at 10:00am, 11:45 and 3:15 pm on Sat

We play 10:00 and 1:30 on Sunday

http://www.surfcitytourneys.com/schedules/Thanksgiving-Showcase/november16u.pdf

Practice will be Thursday 10/29 at 6 pm at FV

For the following week, we be in Las Vegas on 11/7 and 11/8th. The team will stay toghter at a house and parents looking for a hotel - use Fiesta Hotel - Games will be in West Las Vegas. We will leave Friday to arrive Friday night.

West Flamingo Park
6255 W Flamingo Rd Las Vegas NV 89103

Flamingo (south side) between Jones & Torrey Pines 

Will be sending out lodging information this week.

Schedule is in handouts for Nov and Dec.

We will practice this Thursday night at FV 6-8pm.  

We have this coming weekend (10/24 and 10/25) off - completely. Updated schedule in Handouts

See you Thursday night

Thank you all for the efforts this weekend - 3-2 was a nice start for us.  The next tournament will be at the end of the month and that will be the largest one of the fall.  Guess we have just scratched the surface of recruiting so we have some news to add for you and some work on your end!

Need for all players to set up a player profile at http://www.softballshowcase.com - details in emails sent to parents on how to set up the account and email passwords.

For the player profile, You can add photos, teams history, awards, schools, news, etc.  Add in HS news, stats, game news, etc - the girls may want to keep theirs updated as much as they want.  For a full example, see http://www.softballshowcase.com/player/profile/2891.

Once we get all the profiles, I will link to the team site on that page and then to our team website.

The goal is to make this seamless and to have some fun for our kids to get as imaginative and goal oriented as possible!

For us this week, we have practice Thursday at 6pm @ FV and hitting on Sat at HBHS.

Games in San Clemente on Sunday - 3 games.

Next weekend (10/24 and 10/25) will be totally off from softball!

We also had a change in the Nov schedule - we will be playing 11/15 and take 11/21 and 11/22 off - due to a field change. Please download current schedule - HERE

Solid weekend for the girls today - nice job to all.

We will play at Magnolia HS Sat (10/3) - schedule not posted yet but plan on MORNING games.

With HS Volleyball in full swing, we will not meet this week for any practice. Hopefuly, once league starts, we can get on a regular schedule. Please be patient.

We will not meet Sunday, Oct 4th.

The Surf City Showcase tournament (10/10 and 10/11) schedule is out - We play at Westmnister Park. Play Sat 10:45am and 2:15pm. Sunday will be 9:00am, 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Schedule is in handouts. This is a college showcase tournament and we will get exposure for our girls.

For this tournament - we need to complete a player profile sheet - will email this week. In addition, we might be able to do a simple snack bar that day to earn some $$ for the team. Once they let me know, I will let you know.

Slight change for this weekend - 

On Sat.  We will be down 4-5 girls due to HS Volleyball, Soccer and a wedding and I need to work in the morning for a client  - so having a practice will be tough or limited due to attendance.  So, we will not meet for a practice on Sat and postpone pizza till the following weekend.   If some what to hit in the afternoon (3pm) on Sat, let either Johnny or myself know and we can meet at the cage at 3pm.  If not,  the girls can get their homework done before Sunday! 

On Sunday we play - 

7:55 am, 9:30 and 12:40 pm at Tierra Grande Park in San Clemente.  If you can not make a game please let me know.  All Games vs 16s.

Tierra Grande Park

I-5 to Avenida Vista Hermosa east to Avenida Talega

Turn left go to the end. Park is on the left.

The First game is early, but we get home sooner - so, be there at 7:00 am - White Tops, Blue Pants and White Socks.  Our Blue jersey's should be in next week.

For the Following sat (10/3) - we play at Magnolia HS and we can do pizza/DVD/pool, etc for team bonding after the games.

I know things are busy, so here is a schedule that we will try to follow over the next few weeks

Sat 9/26 - Optional Hitting, 3pm HBHS
Sun 9/27 - San Clemente Games
Thurs 10/1- Possible Practice, FV, 6pm - depends on attendance
Sat 10/3- Anaheim Friendly
Sun 10/4 - Off completely
Thurs 10/8 - Team Practice, 6pm-8pm
Fri-Sat - 10/9-10/11 - Surf City Showcase (we might be doing the fields/snack bar at either Worthy or FV - depends on what fields we get)

For this week (9/14):

No weeknight practices this week.

Sat 9/19 - Practice at 1145 am to 3:00 at Greer Field, HB

Sun 9/20 - 16U Friendly - 1400 W. Whittier Blvd. La Habra 90631

Game times will be 1:10, 4:20 and 5:50. Please let me know if you CAN NOT make a game time

Updated Fall Schedule HERE through Oct.

Congrats to the girls for a dominating weekend - 5-1 and out scoring our oppenents 36-11. This after playing 4 straight games on Sat and a dominating performance on sunday. Nice way to start off the fall year!

In Team store, there items that you can purchase - I have some of it in stock. You can order on-line or ask us for something. Got a T-Shirts and socks - stickers next week.

You can also pay your dues on-line

Game times are posted for the weekend.  http://www.fastpitchfirst.com/0906_fallstate.html

We play Chino Hills Big League Dream Park on Sat.  Sunday will be at West Covina Dream Park (We played there once)

Schedule for Sat is 

9:00 (Ebbets) vs Socal Rapture
10:30 (Crosby) vs Socal Connextion
12:45 (Ebbets) vs Strike Force
2:15 (Wrigley) vs OC Nighthawks

Teams 1-4 play Sunday in WC in single elim.  Teams 5-7 are done after Sat.

With 4 games on Sat, we will definitely need the whole roster - if you can not make a game, please let me know as soon as you can.

For Sat - Please be there at the field by 8:00 am - White Top, Blue Pantds and Light Blue Socks