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Notice of SVI EOM

June 28, 2017
PISE
Room 329A
7:00 to 9:00 pm

Agenda
a) Reading of the minutes from the previous E.O.M.
b) Business arising from the minutes.
c) Report of the President.
d) Report of the Treasurer.
e) Presentation of the budget.
f) Information items.
g) Special Operating Rules amendments.
h) Election of executive.
i) New Business
j) Adjournment.

Notice for SVI Angels Tryouts

Please see the details below regarding tryouts for the SVI Angels U10 team that will represent SVI at the Provincials. This is a very exciting opportunity for young softball players to participate on an “all-star” type team with other skilled U10 players from the other Associations within SVI.

VFC Angels Tryouts (Players born in 2007 and 2008)

Monday, June 5th – 5:30-7:00pm
Friday, June 9th, 5:30-7:00pm
Sunday, June 11th 5:30-7:00pm

Please check the VFC website for the registration form that will be available later this week – www.victoriafastball.com There is no charge to register or try out for the Angels!

For further information or inquiries you can email Rob at vfcdevilspresident@gmail.com

All sessions are on Diamond 4 at Helmcken Centennial Park.

It is recommended that players attend at least two of three sessions for evaluation

Coaching will be provided by the Victoria Fastball Club and has traditionally included current VFC Coaches and VFC alumni who have played college ball!

Oceanside Summer Softball Camp

Oceanside Softball in partnership with UBC players and alumni will be hosting our annual softball camp at the Parksville Community Beach Fields.

August 28, 29, 30, 31, 2017
10:00am to 3:00pm

Last years camp sold out as space is limited

This four day camp will feature:

  • Stations in the mornings with special focus on throwing, hitting, fielding, pitching, and base running.
  • A series of innings of controlled softball (weather and participant depending)
  • Pitching machine and/or instructor pitching to emphasize the skills of hitting and defense
  • Groups will be split up by age and ability
  • Great way to get ready for fall tryouts
  • Players will need to bring a lunch and water for each day
  • hat and sunscreen is recommended
  • Cleats, glove, bat, and helmet are also required
  • Back catchers are recommended to be wearing a jill

COST: Registration after May 31, 2017 $200
$20 early bird discount applied before June 1, 2017

Online payment only
www.oceansidesoftball.ca

UBC 2017 POSTER

Train the Coaches Day a Big Success!

On Sunday, April 23rd, the Victoria Fastball Club (Devils) in association with SVI, hosted a Coaches Day half day clinic at Oak Bay Recreation Indoor Sports Field.

There were 35 community coaches in attendance from Associations across Vancouver Island. Coaches ranged from those working with Learn to Play, all the way up to U18 categories. The coaches were put into groups aligned with their working age group and went through a broad range of skill development stations including Throwing, Fielding, Catching, Hitting, and Pitching.

The stations were led by VFC coaches and the 2001 Devils players assisting in demonstrating technique and skills that were being overviewed. Following the on-field instruction, many of the attendees participated in an optional roundtable Q&A session hosted by the VFC coaches where the community coaches asked insightful questions about a wide range of aspects around coaching strategies, focus, development, etc.

VFC and SVI consider the event a huge success and will begin planning the same style event for next season in the coming months. A big thank you to the VFC for sharing the expertise with the broader softball community!