2017 Softball

“Lakehill’s U18B ladies have graduated from school,

but they haven’t left the ball diamond yet - 2 more tourneys: Canada Cup

AMAZING YEAR IN SOFTBALL!!!

Every year our objective at Lakehill is to have everyone improve their skills and abilities across the season. That was clearly achieved again this year. At Lakehill we do not put winning on the field as our first measure of success, but it is also great when performance on the field matches developmental success. In that category, Lakehill Softball has had our most successful season ever.

For the first time we have 5 softball teams playing ball into July including 4 teams participating in Provincials:

--U10 "Lakehill Legends" team is off to Burnaby for the "Oakeys U10 Tournament" this weekend;

--U14B is off to Provincials in Surrey July 14-16;

--U16B is off to Provincials in Nanaimo July 14-16;

--U18B is off to Provincials in Kelowna July 14-16;

--U19C is off to Provincials in Chilliwack July 7-9.

Good luck to everyone continuing on and thanks again to all for your support of Lakehill Softball!

Best,
Paul

VP Softball, Lakehill Ball
www.lakehillball.com

Lakehill U18B Win Silver!!

Lakehill U18B wins Silver at View Royal Tournament! The U18B Lakehill Blazers fell 3-1 in the final against Richmond Islanders 2000 after defeating the host View Royal Vipers 10-5 in the semifinal!

Lakehill U19C team who won silver!!

Congratulations to our Lakehill U19C team who won silver at the Port Alberni tournament!

U18B Wins Silver Medal!!

“Congratulations to our Lakehill U18B Softball team who won silver medals at the South Surrey / White Rock tournament this past weekend. Great work, ladies!”

Lakehill U16B team wins bronze!!!!!!

“Lakehill U16B team wins bronze at Surrey Storm tournament, finishing behind Abbottsford and Parksville in an 11 team field.

They had to overcome rain, wind, hail, and some fantastic teams to earn their medals.

Way to represent Lakehill Ball ladies!”

THANK YOU!

“Thanks to Coach Julia and Coach Andi for a great 8 week indoor catchers clinic! Frame it, Block it, Throw it, Go Lakehill!”

2017 SEASON!!!

In 2017, Lakehill Softballwill offer the following teams for the 2017 season:

U10 (8-10 year olds) -Tier 1 and Tier 2
U12 (11&12 year olds) - B and C
U14 (13&14 year olds) - B and C
U16 (15&16 year olds) - B and C
U18 (17&18 year olds) - B
U19 (17-19 year olds) - C

Please remember that in Softball BC age groupings are for the age that you are turning in the calendar year.
Shortly we will send out and post information for age division winter off-season indoor practices that begin in January and B team try outs early in 2017.

Please stay tuned and check for updates at www.lakehillball.com.

Best,
Paul
Vice-President (Softball)
Lakehill Ball

Upcoming indoor practice sessions and B team try outs

Hello Lakehill Girls Softball families,

I am writing about our upcoming softball indoor practice sessions and B team try outs. Our record of success at districts and beyond begins each your with our pre-season sessions. These help refine techniques, skills, and abilities and engage the players for the upcoming season. We hope to see strong participation in pre-season indoor gym practices again for 2017!

Pre-season indoor practices for players interested in getting ready for the season and/or playing B level softball begin in January and run until the March break! Please attend the pre-season practices for your respective age category:

U10 (2009, 2008, 2007) players:

Tuesday evenings (starts Tuesday January 3), Lakehill Elementary School (1031 Lucas Avenue), 5:00 - 6:30 PM

U12 (2006, 2005) players:

Tuesday evenings (starts Tuesday January 3), Lakehill Elementary School (1031 Lucas Avenue), 6:30 - 8:00 PM
B team try outs will be Tuesday February 7th

U14 (2004, 2003) players:

Thursday evenings (starts Thursday January 5), Tillicum Elementary School (3155 Albina Street), 6:00 - 7:30 PM
B team try outs will be Thursday February 2nd

U16 (2002, 2001) players:

Sunday evenings (starts Sunday January 8), Royal Oak Middle School (4564 W Saanich Rd), 4:00 – 5:30 PM
B team tryouts will be Sunday January 22nd

U18/19 (2000, 1999, 1998):

Sunday evenings (starts Sunday January 8), Royal Oak Middle School (4564 W Saanich Rd), 6:30 – 8:00 PM
B team tryouts will be Sunday January 15th

Also, please remember that any parents interested in coaching this upcoming season are welcome to assist and participate. It’s a great way to learn some new techniques and drills.

If you have any questions related to the B team try outs or age division assessments, or are interested in playing B level fastball but unable to attend the scheduled pre-season practices or tryout dates, please contact Lori Zehr (zehrl@camosun.bc.ca).

PLEASE NOTE that this year our pre-season training sessions will be by donation in order to support increased costs in gym rentals, a new pitching machine, replacement equipment, and clinic expenses. The recommended donation is recommended $20 for the winter sessions (which works out to $2 per session). Thank you for your support.
AND ALSO: A limited number of new indoor practice t-shirts will also be available for $10 each – available the first weeks in January.

Details about our specialized pitching and catching clinics are being communicated separately.

Looking forward to a great 2017 season!

For additional information and queries please contact the VP Softball, Paul Zehr (softball-lakehill@shaw.ca) or visit our website for updated details at: www.lakehillball.com

Paul Zehr,
VP Softball, Lakehill

SOFTBALL Pitching AND Catchers Clinics

Hello Lakehill Softball Families,

Lakehill Ball is offering SOFTBALL Pitching AND Catchers Clinics to get ready for the 2017 season.

The Pitching Clinics are CANPitch Softball BC sessions with 10 participants maximum. Sessions will take place for the weeks leading up to the March Break at the venues and times below:

Friday evenings at 6PM and 7PM are for Beginner and Intermediate Pitchers at the Lakehill Elementary school gym;
Sunday evenings at 6:30PM for Advanced Pitching at Royal Oak Middle school gym

There will be 8-9 sessions available and it is highly encouraged that you be able to attend at least 5 of the sessions.

Details:
•     One hour pitching sessions between January 6/8 to March 17/12 (9 sessions TBC) – no sessions January 20 and February 10
•     Cost: $85 per pitcher. Receipts will be provided.
•     Each player must supply a catcher – this can be a parent or older sibling – someone who can catch the ball.

Bring a stool/bucket to sit on although there are benches in the gym.
Bring water as it is warm inside the gym.

If you are interested in reserving a spot for pitching please email Lori Zehr by Monday December 5: zehrl@camosun.bc.ca

The Catcher Clinic continues to be a HUGE success! These sessions are led by the Lambrick Park Senior Ball Academy catchers. Catcher’s equipment is supplied if needed but bring any equipment you may have to be checked out for safety and proper size.

Fridays evenings, 5-6 PM at Lakehill Elementary school gym.
One hour catching sessions between Friday January 6 to Friday March 17 (TBC) – no sessions January 20 and February 10

Cost: $70 per catcher. Receipts will be provided.

Bring water as it is warm inside the gym.

If you are interested in reserving a spot for catching please email Lori Zehr by Monday December 5: zehrl@camosun.bc.ca

Best,

Paul
VP Softball, Lakehill Ball