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BASEBALL IRELAND YOUTH SUMMER CAMP (JULY 2 - 4)
Baseball Ireland is holding its Youth Summer Camp in Corkagh Park, Clondalkin from July 2nd - 4th. The Camp features a visiting Major League Baseball International Coach and is open to kids aged 5 - 14.
You need to bring: clothing suitable for sport, shoes with a good grip (soccer boots are ideal), something to eat and drink. Sun Block and a rain jacket just in case. There will be a charge of €10 per Player per day.
SCHEDULE:
T-ball (ages 5-7) from 10:00 - 12:00
Youth (ages 9-14) from 12:45 - 15:00
To register contact Will Beglane email rocket@baseballireland.com
IRISH CADET ALL-STAR TEAM SELECTED
A League representative team of 13-16 year olds has been selected to travel to the UK to play a series of challenge games. The team will tavel to London on June 20th to play against the Bracknell Blazers and the London Mets. Having been put hrough their paces by Irish National Team Star, Darran O'Connor, the following players have been selected to represent the Irish Youth League:
Forest Pierce - Leitrim
Paul Coombes - Cavan
Connor Keeney - Cork
Tom Clancy - Kerry
Ferdia Neary - Wicklow
Patrick Fleming - Wicklow
Will Fleming - Wicklow
Caoimhin Laoide-Kemp - Wicklow
Duane Topham - Wicklow
Kara McCole - Donegal
Rory Powers - Antrim
Colin Powers - Antrim
Connor Long - Kerry
Michael Murphy - Kerry
Thank you to all the coaches and parents who brought their kids to he tryout and to everyone who helped out on the day.
Will Beglane
Youth Development Officer
*CLONDALKIN CARDINALS YOUTH BASEBALL CLUB NEWS*
The Clondalking Cardinals youth Baseball Club will be having practice sessions every Saturday from 11:00 to 13:00 at O'Malley Little League Field Corkagh Park, Clondalkin. Kids aged 8-12 years old are welcome and should bring bring appropriate clothing for sport such as footwear with a good grip (soccer boots will do), something to drink and a rain jacket - just in case.
We have lots planned for this season including league games, Tournament play and Baseball camps with visiting expert coaches. If interested in joining the Clondalkin Cardinals, please contact Will Beglane rocket@baseballireland.com for more information. |
Youth Baseball - Who ya' gonna call?
If you would like additional information about youth baseball in Ireland, please contact Will Beglane
Or, alternatively, contact the local youth programme coordinator.
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| CLUB |
Contact |
Email Address / Website |
Kindgdom Green Sox (Tralee, Kerry)
Teams: Little League (9-12yrs), Cadets (13-16yrs) |
Elaine Clancy |
lainers444 'at' hotmail.com |
| Druids Baseball Club (Donoughmore, North Cork) |
Michelle Murphy |
michellespud 'at' eircom.net |
| County Cork Baseball |
Bill Keeney |
corkbaseball 'at' gmail.com |
| Portstewart Eagles and the Portrush Mustangs (Portstewart, County Antrim) |
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http://eteamz.active.com/portstewarteagles |
| West Cork Baseball |
Carol Keeney |
ckeeney 'at' iol.ie |
| Greystones Mariners (Wicklow) |
John Mardirosian, Chairman |
jmardirosian 'at' eircom.net |
Michael Quilty, U13 Coach
Steve Coronella: |
cmquilty 'at' eircom.net |
| Steve Coronella, U13 Coach |
sbcoro 'at' eircom.net |
| Paul Murray, T-Ball Coach & Specialist Skills |
pauleile 'at' gmail.com |
| Michael Miller, U16 Coach |
michael.e.miller 'at' pw.utc.com |
| John Marcus, Club Co-ordinator |
jmarcus 'at' dna.ie |
BASEBALL IRELAND IN THE REBEL COUNTY
Directions to the Donoughmore sports grounds: from Cork City, west out the Western Road (N22) & turn right unto the Kanturk Road (R579). Proceed R579 NW ~10 miles to Crean’s Cross Roads (R619) & turn right. Donoughmore is about 2 miles from the crossroads. In Donoughmore turn left and go about 200 yards to the Donoughmore Sports Facility. Games will be held on the large sports pitch below the parking area.
Directions to the Macroom film screening: From Cork City, west out the N22 ~25 miles to the town of Macroom. Briery Gap Cultural Centre is on the east side of the town square near the town hall. (http://www.brierygap.com)
BASEBALL IS ALIVE AND WELL IN COUNTY ANTRIM, NORTHERN IRELAND
Check out the great website about the Portstewart Eagles and the Portrush Mustangs Youth League teams in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.
AN
INTRODUCTION TO T-BALL
For
those of you who are not familiar with the
rules of baseball but are still interested
in getting your child involved in the sport,
a great way for both adults and children to
learn the game is through T-Ball. T-Ball was
invented to introduce kids to the game at
an early age and help them develop the basic
skills required to play baseball as they got
older. One of the beauties of T-Ball is that
because it is relatively easy to play and
understand, it is a great way for adults,
who are new to baseball, to learn the basic
rules and mechanics of baseball. The following
is a general guide to T-Ball and should get
you on your way to a greater understanding
of both T-Ball and the basics of baseball.
T-BALL
- THE BASICS
T-ball
is a game for younger players, generally five
to nine years old. Members of two teams take
turns hitting a ball off a batting tee set
on home plate. Batters try to get on base
and advance to home; fielders try to prevent
that from happening. The elimination of pitching
allows children to participate without the
fear of being hit by, or having to master
hitting, a pitched ball.
T-ball
develops the primary baseball skills of hitting,
running, fielding and throwing. The players
gain an understanding of the fundamental rules,
which allows minimally competitive league
play at all age levels. Tee ball has proven
to be a natural transition into standard baseball
and softball. As such, it provides a steady
supply of young players already equipped with
the basic skills and an enthusiasm for these
sports.
RULES
Players'
ages are five to nine.
Players on a team - 12 minimum, 20 maximum.
The bases are 50 feet apart
A real or imaginary playing line is between
first base and third base, or an arc 40 feet
from home plate.
All players must remain behind this line until
the ball is in play.
Every player bats and plays in the field.
The ball is hit off a batting tee; there is
no pitching.
There are no walks or strikeouts.
The ball must travel 10 feet or it is a foul.
No fielder may cross the playing line until
the ball is hit.
No stealing.
Player stays on the base until the ball is
hit.
An inning is over when all the players have
batted once.
As skills improve it is permissible to have
3 outs per inning.
Standard game is four innings.
Scores are not kept for the younger players.
As skills improve scores can be kept to simulate
the real game.
Safety helmets must be worn.
EQUIPMENT
Bats - 25"/26" long. 2¼" diameter, max. 17
to 20 ounces.
Ball - 9" to 9½" around; 4 to 5 ounces - but
softer than a standard baseball. Moulded core
or sponge rubber centre.
Gloves - 12" long, max.
Tee - adjustable, flexible tube on a moveable base.
Athletic footwear.
The major differences in play concern winning / losing and what constitutes an inning. As children play to win in other games and view competitive sports on TV, many t-ball leagues sanction scoring and winning for the older and / or more mature players (usually six years and up). This also permits another level of play, specifically tournaments and other competitive events. Otherwise, tee ball can be positioned as a skill building, learning experience, where the score is not the focus of the game. Some leagues prefer to consider an inning to be the traditional three outs but the majority of play is "bat around" where an inning is over after every player has batted one time.
Coach pitched is a modification of the game usually reserved for older players. A coach (adult or mature teen-ager) throws the ball to the batter. Underhand pitches can be thrown with an arc to reduce speed. Overhand pitches can be thrown from one knee on the ground to put the pitcher at the same level as the batter. If the player is unable to hit the pitched ball after a pre-determined number of throws -- usually, four to seven -- the ball is placed on a tee and the player's turn continues. All other rules are the same.
The field of play is shared by an infield and an outfield and is separated into fair and foul territory.
The field is similar to dimensions of a youth baseball / Little League type field but with only 50 feet between the bases.
The diamond is a square with a base at each corner.
The bases include first, second, and third base.
The playing line is an imaginary line running between first base and third base.
It can also be an arc, a curved circle extending out 40 feet from the point of home plate.
Home plate is made of white rubber, is five-sided and is set flush with the ground. It is 17 inches wide across the edge facing the infield, 8½ inches long on each side and 12 inches long on the sides of the point facing the catcher.The centre of the pitcher's area is 38 feet from the point of home plate.
When having coach pitched games the ball is pitched from here.
The batter's boxes are to be 5 feet long by 3 feet wide (optional).
The batting tee is placed on home plate, 2 feet from the front edge of the boxes and 3 feet from their rear border.
The outfield is the wide area of the playing field beyond the diamond and most distant from home plate.
The foul lines extend from home plate past first and third bases.
Fair territory is the playing field within and including the foul lines; foul territory is the area outside the foul lines.
The foul strike area is ten feet out from the batting tee.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the real or imaginary line for?
The line between 1st and 3rd bases or an arc 40 feet from home plate is to keep fielders away from where the batter hits the ball. It is a safety rule. It also gives the defensive players some time to react in fielding the ball: moving up, back or to the side.
What are the ages for playing tee ball?
The recommended ages are four through seven. By eight or nine the players can move into standard baseball.
Is coach-pitch part of tee ball?
Yes. It is most effective when used with older players. See Rules pages.
What does "bat around" mean?
An inning is over after every player has batted one time; then, the sides switch. This is the greatly favoured alternative to the traditional three outs, as it insures that all the players on the team at bat participate in each inning
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