Definitely a different Southern CA weekend with rain and wind.
COVID numbers continue to rise so please stay safe and wear a mask when going out!
Scrimmages and tourneys canceled this past weekend (for 8th and freshmen teams) will be made up on the weekend of Nov 21-22.
Freshmen, be ready to play on Saturday, requesting the same times. Some of the 14U eligible Freshmen players will have a busy weekend assisting the 14U/8th grade tourney (11/21-22) as well. Stay tuned.
8th graders, a few local tourneys I am preparing to have us play in.
Look for the updated dates below, have those weekends open.
7th graders/13U, your playoff Semi Finals will most likely be on next Sunday. Win game one (vs “Hit em Up”) and you are in the finals.
I will send a separate email for those in that game.
For the Freshmen and 7th/13U graders off to Las Vegas for the Veterans Day Challenge this coming weekend, Good luck!!!
FOR MORE UPDATES, ALWAYS CHECK THE WEBSITE CALENDAR!!!
BATTING PRACTICE UPDATE!!!
As for batting practice, FRESHMEN, your BATTING/PITCHING will shift to 6:30 – 7:30 @ TORRANCE BATTING CAGES, find Coach Weeks (Joel) and Gauna (Koby). 8th Grade Batting (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM) and 7th Grade Batting (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM) stays the same on Tuesday @ GAME SEVEN.
This week’s practice schedule
TUESDAY
@ GAME SEVEN (8th first, 7th last)
8th grade – 4:00 – 5:00 PM
7th grade – 5:00 – 6:00 PM
@ TORRANCE BATTING CAGES (Wilson Park)
9th Grade – 6:30 – 7:30 PM
THIS WEDNESDAY
Freshmen – 10:00 AM – 12 :00 Noon
8th Grade 12:00 Noon – 1:45 PM
7th Grade 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
* HAVE BOYS COME IN SNEAKERS/TURF SHOES, they can change into cleats on the field.
OPTIONAL CATCHING WORKOUTS with COACHES ($25)
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPOT!!
LOCATION TBD, I will update you all once confirmed
TIMES
TBD (All Ages) $25
Max 12 kids. 1 coach per 6 kids
Future tournaments
*please keep the below dates open*
If you know you are unavailable for the below dates, please let us know ASAP.
Future tournaments for 7th and 8th graders: Due to tournaments being such a premium now (with COVID restrictions), the competition continues to rise and in order to be competitive, we will adjust accordingly. Moving forward and depending on the level of the tournament, we will mold the teams accordingly by travel ball birth dates between 13-14U teams. (ie: and some 8th graders may be eligible for a 13U team) For local tournaments, (pending also on the level of play) we will try to keep groups playing by their grades.
7th Grade
- 11/14-16 (USSSA Veterans Day Challenge, Las Vegas, NV – CONFIRMED)
- 11/14-15 (Local League Playoffs)
- 11/21-22 (TC Lake Havasu Pre Thanksgiving, Lake Havasu, AZ, Registered)
- 12/17-20 (Winter Wood Bat Classic, Yuma, AZ Registered)
- 1/16-18 (USSSA MLK Dreams Classic, Las Vegas, NV – Registered)
8th Grade
- 11/21-22 (Local Tourney within South Bay, West LA) Confirmed
- 11/28-29 (Local Tourney within South Bay, West LA) Confirmed
- 12/5-6 (Local Tourney within South Bay, West LA) Confirmed
- 12/17-20 (Winter Wood Bat Classic, Yuma, AZ Registered)
- 1/16-18 (USSSA MLK Dreams Classic, Las Vegas, NV – Registered)
Freshmen (9th Grade)
- 11/14-16 (Valley Vegas, Las Vegas, NV. CONFIRMED)
- 12/?? – Working on possible away Tourney.
- 12/19-12/20 – Local FROSH Wood Bat Tourney
- 1/16-18 (USSSA MLK Dreams Classic, Las Vegas, NV – Registered)
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1) A MASK/NECK GAITER
Wear a MASK, have a spare or two in the bag. Very simple!
When kids have spread apart they can have it down, but once in close range, it needs to be up.
We don’t want them suffocating in them, they can take a break, catch their breath too, just spread apart.
2) SOCIAL DISTANCING
This needs to be monitored more closely by coaches, and with the help of parents, when we are especially playing away.If the boys are not practicing social distancing especially without masks when within 6 ft of each other, please let us know, or let them know directly!There is a lot we (Coaches) don’t see too.
My fault for yesterday with the 7th graders, as I had dropped my guard and was reminded by the other coach to have our infielders in masks!
Also, parents, you are the role models for the boys so please have a mask when sitting alongside (within 6 ft) with other families too.
Due to Torrance restrictions of NO SPECTATORs, coaches will need to monitor this closely at Entradero. When we are away, again, please keep these points in mind and help out when you can.
3) EXTRA RULES
– NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS, at any fields, practice or scrimmage/games
– We will be turning OFF the high fiving- NO BATs to be shared, NO Equipment to be shared (helmets, catchers gear etc)- Hand Sanitizer is always present, remind them of that.
Here are some INTERESTING FACTS and RULES MLB and MLBPA had to agree on for the 2020 season to get back to play!!! Sure they are getting paid the big bucks, but let’s try to stick to a similar routine, being and playing as safe as possible.
Player Rules
There will be no bat boys/girls or ball boys/girls, so team staff will handle those duties. Hitters will have to bring their own equipment (pine-tar rags, donuts, etc.) with them to and from the on-deck circle.
Pitchers will have to bring their own rosin bag to the mound, and use their own personal baseballs for bullpen sessions.
Hitters and runners left on base will have to get their own equipment from the dugout when the inning ends.
NO MORE SPITTING! Spitting is prohibited, including sunflower seeds and shells. Smokeless tobacco is also prohibited, while chewing gun will be allowed.
Players licking their fingers is now prohibited. Pitchers can carry a “wet rag” in their pocket to moisten their fingers before pitches.
Batting practice balls can only be used that day, and will have to be cleaned and sanitized after use. They cannot be reused for five days.
Fighting and instigating is a big no-no and will be met with “severe discipline.” Players cannot make physical contact with any other players outside of making tags and other incidental contact.
High fives, fist bumps and hugs are all prohibited. So no more elaborate high five celebrations come the playoffs.
Showering at the ballpark is “discouraged but not prohibited.”
For any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime.
— Chuck