Lincoln Park Babe Ruth/ Cal Ripken Baseball Presents:

T-Ball Clinic for Girls and Boys Ages – Pre-K and Kindergarten

Division Heads – Bill Cassidy (973) 872-2382/ Anthony Cabalar (973) 342-2312

For the 2007 Season:

Opening Day – Saturday, April 21st
T-Ball Teams will participate in the Parade through town to the fields and opening ceremonies. All T-Ball Players are invited to participate in the Opening Day field day activities with their families.

Team Pictures – Dates TBA
Please note, Team Pictures will not be taken on Opening Day as in years past.

T-Ball First Session – Saturday, April 28th
This year, T-Ball Sessions will be held at Boro Field (next to Municipal Complex) from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. T-Ball will have complete use of all fields at that time. In addition, the PAL Snack Stand will be open on Saturday mornings during the sessions and will have coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea and other beverages and goodies for sale. We ask that you please support the program during T-Ball by patronizing the Snack Stand on Saturday mornings.

T-Ball will run eight consecutive weeks starting April 28th, including the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

In the case of inclement weather: We will practice in a light rain, as long as no lighting or thunder is present. In the case of heavy rain, T-Ball will be cancelled.

T-Ball Clinic Goals
Girls and Boys are divided into Softball and Baseball Teams and introduced to the fundamentals of the game. Our goal is to teach children in a non-competitive atmosphere the basics, instill a team concept and philosophy, and above all, have fun. The basics of that these Girls and Boys will learn with the Lincoln Park T-Ball Clinic will be a great value as they move up, and as they grow older in every sport. Parents are encouraged to watch their children progress during each session, cheer then on, and see how each child’s confidence and skills improve and grow from session to session.

T-Ball Clinic Activities
Sessions will begin at 9:30 Sharp! At the beginning of each session, the children will divide into their teams with their coaches and participate in light calisthenics and warm-ups. A short run will typically follow to get them ready.

After warm-ups, each team will participate in a number of drills and activities designed to introduce them to the game, and each individual part of the game. These include

• Throwing
     o Proper throwing technique
     o Recognizing where to throw the ball

• Fielding
     o Grounders and pop-ups
     o Fielding position – hands, feet and body

• Hitting
     o Proper swing and technique
     o Off of Tees

• Base Running
     o Smart running
     o Running through first
     o Running the bases
     o Live Ball simulations

• Base Sliding
     o Off Sliding Mat
     o Always a crowd favorite

• Baseball/Softball 101
     o Introduction to the field, positions, etc.

In addition, as the season progresses, we will introduce games and activities that take the basics and put them together in an instructional and fun way for the children to experience Baseball and Softball.

Each child will require a baseball or softball glove, and proper footwear. Team uniforms will be provided. Please note that children may also bring bats and helmets for practice if you wish. All children will be required to wear helmets while hitting. Batting helmets must conform to league rules and be fitted with a protective cage in the front.

The Lincoln Park T-Ball Clinic is a unique and fun experience for all Pre-K and Kindergarten aged children, and we encourage every child to come out and participate.