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No Game Today!!!!!!!!!!
May 7, 2008 --
Sorry I forgot to put date down
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Welcome to the Team Mike Wilson
Hey Clubbers,
The Clubbers have added another local talent to their team. Mike will add another boost to an already powerful line-up. Welcome aboard Mike!
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Practrice Today!
April 6, 2008 - 02:03 PM --
Minuteman park
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NO PRACTICE TODAY!
We will try for Wednesday April 2nd.
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Congrats to Chris and Nick!
Hey Clubbers,
Congrat's Chris (Fenwick HS) and Nick (Plainfield South HS) for making their High School Baseball team. I hope these two are the first of many to make their high school team and who know's maybe even one day their college team. We are proud of you two.
Great job and good luck!
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Welcome to our new players!
October 1, 2007 --
Hey Clubbers,
I would like to welcome our new Chicago Clubbers and thank you to all the young men who tried out, I wish I could of taken everyone of you.
We are having our first parent meeting on Oct. 1st Minuteman Park at 7pm. We will plan some fundraising and set our goals for the 2008 season.
We plan on having outdoor practice every Sat. mourning during the month of October. The site for our practice TBD.
Please check your e-mails for current/up to date news.
Thanks,
Coach Ruben
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South Bend Schedule
GAME DAY USA
MONSTER OF THE MIDWEST
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
JULY 13-15, 2007
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE - 13U
Newton East End 13U Teams
Friday Red 3 6
2:00 PM 13 3 v 4 13 15 v 16 Red Pool
4:00 PM 13 1 v 2 13 7 v 8 1. Mt. Greenwood Brewers
6:00 PM 13 5 v 6 13 11 v 12 2. Terre Haute Tornadoes
8:00 PM 13 13 v 14 13 9 v 10 3. Kenosha Gremlins
Saturday 4. Newton Park Knockouts
8:00 AM 13 6 v 8 13 2 v 3
10:00 AM 13 5 v 7 13 13 v 16 White Pool
12:00 PM 13 10 v 11 13 2 v 4 5. Indiana Playmakers
2:00 PM 13 9 v 12 13 14 v 15 6. Munson Mud Hens
4:00 PM 13 1 v 3 13 5 v 8 7. Downers Grove Longshots
6:00 PM 13 1 v 4 13 10 v 12 8. Hartland Hawks
8:00 PM 13 14 v 16
Sunday Blue Pool
8:00 AM 13 9 v 11 9. Yorkville Reds
10:00 AM 13 6 v 7 10. Beverley Renegades
12:00 PM 13 13 v 15 11. Ohio Redhawks
2:00 PM 13 R1 v W1 12. Southside Thunder
4:00 PM 13 B1 v G1
6:00 PM 13 Champ Gold Pool
13. Region Nationals
Rich Janor, Tournament Director 14. Chicago Clubbers
630-664-GAME (4263) mobile 15. DuPage Cougars
16. Woodridge Xtreme
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Lisle, IL. Summer Bash
July 6, 2007 --
Hey Clubbers,
Attached is the e-mail I received from the Lisle Wolves tournament set for Friday July 6,7,8. To view the schedule and their web site just go to www.thelislewolves.com and all the tournament stuff is there. So far everything is in order for this tournament (thank God!) pending the weather.
Directions to Lisle Community Park are the corner of Route 53 and Short Street in Lisle (I will map quest it and send another e-mail).
Our games are;
Friday July 6, 6pm (be there by 5pm)
Field C-1 Riverside Bulldogs v. Chicago Clubbers
Saturday July 7, 9am (be there by 8am)
Field C-2 Wheaton Briarcliffe v. Chicago Clubbers
Saturday July 7, 3:45pm (be there by 2:30pm)
Field C-7 Lemont Indians Blue v. Chicago Clubbers
Sunday July 8, pending playoffs
(possible times are 9am, 11:30am, 2pm)
Thanks,
Coach Ruben
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Directions to Joliet West High School
June 21, 2007 --
: Start out going NORTH on S CENTRAL AVE toward W 58TH ST. 1.8 miles Map
2: Merge onto I-55 S via the ramp on the LEFT toward WEST SUBURBS. 27.9 miles Map
3: Take the US-30 exit- EXIT 257- toward JOLIET / AURORA. 0.2 miles Map
4: Turn LEFT onto US-30 E. 3.1 miles Map
5: Turn RIGHT onto N LARKIN AVE. 1.7 miles Map
6: End at 401 N Larkin Ave
Joliet, IL 60435-6606, US Map
Total Est. Time: 46 minutes Total Est. Distance: 34.94 miles
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Edgar Get well Soon
Hey Clubbers,
Let's keep in touch with Edgar and wish him a speedy recovery.
Get well soon,
Coach Ruben
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Chris Get well Soon!
Hey Clubbers,
Let's wish Chris a speedy recovery and show him your support. Chris please do not be a stranger and try to make as many games as you can, I know the guys will miss their Big Guy.
Get Well Soon,
Coach Ruben
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Tom Pell Tournament
May 23, 2007 --
Hey Clubbers,
This is our schedule for this weekend (pending any rain delays). The games will be at Ho-Chunk Nation Baseball Complex, which is located in Lynwood IL. Please be at field 1 hr. before start time (I have nothing to do with the schedule times this is how tournaments work).
1st. Game Saturday, May 26
2:10pm Clubbers v. Region Nationals Field 4(be at field by 1pm)
Uniform: All strip vest, pants with black under shirt
2nd. Game Sunday, May 27
8:00am Clubbers v. Humboldt Park All-Stars Field 4(be at field by 7am)
Uniform: Striped vest with Dark gray under shirt, black pants
3rd. Game Monday, May 28
8:00am Clubbers v. Chicago Heights Hitmen Field 4(be at field by 7am)
Uniform: Striped vest, pants and light gray under shirt
If we advance to Semi play-offs we will play Monday May 28 at 2:15pm, and if we win semi play-offs we will play Championship at 4:30pm. Bring your mocks and pull-overs if you have, it might rain and there might be some rain delays. Any questions please address them to me at Thursday Practice scheduled at Minuteman 5pm.
Thanks,
Coach Ruben
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DuPage Game Directions
May 16, 2007 --
Hey Clubbers,
Directions for Wednesday 5/16 game verse the Du Page Hawks.
Thanks,
Coach Ruben
-------------- Forwarded Message: --------------
From: ruben2478@comcast.net
To: chicagoclubbers@comcast.net
Subject: MapQuest Directions
Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 20:59:13 +0000
From: 5940 S Central Ave Chicago, IL 60638-3711 US
To: 301 Chicago Ave Clarendon Hills, IL 60514-1186 US
Driving Directions
1. Start out going NORTH on S CENTRAL AVE toward W 58TH ST. (1.83 miles)
2. Merge onto I-55 S via the ramp on the LEFT toward WEST SUBURBS. (10.72 miles)
3. Merge onto IL-83 N/KINGERY HWY via EXIT 274. (3.43 miles)
4. Take the 55TH STREET ramp. (0.28 miles)
5. Turn RIGHT onto W 10TH ST/W 55TH ST/CR-35. Continue to follow W 55TH ST/CR-35. (0.28 miles)
6. Turn RIGHT onto HOLMES AVE. (0.43 miles)
7. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto EASTERN AVE. (0.13 miles)
8. Turn RIGHT to stay on EASTERN AVE. (0.12 miles)
9. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto S PROSPECT AVE. (0.44 miles)
10. Turn LEFT onto CHICAGO AVE. (0.11 miles)
11. End at 301 Chicago Ave Clarendon Hills, IL 60514-1186 US
Total Estimated Time: 28 minutes
Total Distance: 17.78 miles
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Southside Express game May 4th
May 4, 2007 --
Confirming our game for Friday May 4th @ 5:30 at our field (Eagle Ridge II) in Orland Park
Field is located at Wolf Rd and 177th St in Orland Park
Using Rt 55 to LaGrange Rd / South on LaGrange Rd (Rt#45) to 179th St turn Right on 179th St
179th St west to Wolf Rd and turn right (North) 2 blocks to Bernard St and turn right
Field is on your left after you turn on Bernard
If your closer to Rt 80 let me know and I can get you directions using that route.
Chuck Williams
Southside Express
708-805-3541
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GUIDE TO PARENT-COACH RELATIONSHIP
March 22, 2007 --
GUIDE TO PARENT-COACH RELATIONSHIP
Parent/Coach Relationship
Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide greater benefits to the children. As parents, when your son becomes involved in our athletic program, you have the right to understand what expectations are placed on our athletes. This begins with clear communication from our coaching staff.
Communication You Should Expect From Your Son’s Coach
• Philosophy of the coach
• Expectations the coach has for your child
• Location and times of all practices and games
• Team requirements
• Procedure should your child be injured during participation
• Discipline that could result in the denial of your child’s participation
Communication Coaches Expect From Parents
• Concerns expressed directly to the coach
• Notifications of any schedule conflicts well in advance
• Specific concern in regard to a coach’s philosophy and/or expectation
When your child chooses to participate in a sport, sacrifices are often made. This holds true for parents as well. It is extremely important that family vacations not be scheduled when your child is in season as practices and games may be scheduled during school vacations.
When your son becomes a part of the Chicago Clubbers Program, he will experience some of the most rewarding experiences of his life. It is important that you understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way you and your son wish. At these times, discussion with the coach is encouraged.
Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with Your Son’s Coach
• The treatment of your son-mentally and physically
• Ways to help your son improve
• Concerns about your son’s behavior
It is very difficult to accept your son’s lack of playing time. Coaches try to be professional. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for all athletes involved. As you have seen from the list above, certain things can and should be discussed with your son’s coach. Other things, such as those described below, must be left to the discretion of the individual coach.
Some Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss with Coaches
• Playing time
• Team Strategy
• Play Calling
• Other Student Athletes
There are situations that may require a conference between a coach and a parent. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the other’s position. When a conference is necessary, the following procedure should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue:
• Your son should first talk with the coach about his concerns
• The parent should call to set up an appointment with a coach
• Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a game or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution (please take a full 24 hours to vent and then set up an appointment).
• If the meeting with your son’s coach does not provide satisfactory resolution, a full refund will be granted (minus the $150.00 non refundable fee).
YES I COPIED THIS POLICY FROM A HIGH SCHOOL. I LIKE WHAT IT RELATED AND THE CHICAGO CLUBBERS ADOPTED IT!
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Tomorrow's Practice Game
March 22, 2007 --
Hey Clubbers,
I received some e-mails from Clubbers unable to attend tonight, and I just want to let everybody know that the uniform we are wearing Friday will be Black under shirt (short or long sleeve is fine), Stripped vest, Black pants (do not forget your belts!), Black socks, Cup&Cap! and gym shoes. Please remember to bring a water bottle and equipment bag! Make a checklist for the season and throw it in your bag. Get into a habit of checking your checklist before every game. If you are late for the practice game you will lose playing time, so please be at the Max in McCook, IL. no later then 6:15pm. Directions can be found on our Directions menu button, just click on it and look for Max, McCook, IL.
Thanks,
Coach Ruben
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No practice Mar 12th.
Practice Mar 13 at Minuteman Park 4pm-6pm bring spikes.
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Chicago Clubbers Commitment (CCC)
January 29, 2007 --
Hey Clubbers,
I would like to remind all Clubbers that during the month's of April and May all Clubbers practices and games come first. Some Clubbers will be participating with other school baseball teams and that is fine we do not want to discourage any Clubbers from participating. We just want to remind our Clubbers that we made a commitment to the Clubbers first.
If you are going to participate with a school team let me know what team, and game/practice days. Also, let your school team manager know when you are signing up that you are in travel ball and let him know the commitment you made to travel ball. This will eliminate any problems with your school team not knowing why you did not show up for a game or practice.
I encourage the Clubbers to participate with school teams, but I also have to prepare and field a team. In order for the Clubbers to compete at the travel ball level we must take this commitment serious and place travel ball first. I have purposely scheduled all our tournaments and weekend morning games after May 24th. This should prevent any interference with the Clubbers schedule and School teams schedule. I think that is more then fair and hope the school teams acknowledge our cooperation.
Thanks, Go Bears!
Coach Ruben
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Newton Park South Bend, IN. Info.
January 28, 2007 --
EVENT DETAILS
Monster of the Midwest Championships (USSSA Qualifier)
Age Groups 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U, 14U
Tournament Dates July 13-15, 2007
Tournament Format 3 Games Guaranteed - Pool Play Plus Playoffs
Location Greater South Bend, Indiana
Age Cutoff May 1, 2007
Awards Team and Individual Awards for the Top 2 teams per age group.
World Series Berths USSSA World Series berths will be awarded.
Entry Fee $425
Bat Type No restrictions
Event Facilities Newton Park
The premier new tournament complex in the Midwest!
Newton Park features premium lighted fields, scoreboards and public address, home run fences, bullpens, modern indoor bathrooms, a fully stocked concessions area, and a skybox media room with a 360 degree view of the entire park!
Local Attractions University of Notre Dame, College Football Hall of Fame, South Bend Silverhawks, Studebaker Car Museum, South Bend Chocolate Company, Potawatomi Zoo.
Baseballs All baseballs will be provided by Game Day USA.
Field Dimensions - 10U Bases: 65, Pitching Mound: 46
Field Dimensions - 11U/12U Bases: 70, Pitching Mound: 50
Field Dimensions - 13U Bases: 80, Pitching Mound: 54
Field Dimensions - 14U Bases: 90, Pitching Mound: 60
Rules Will be posted here shortly.
Hotel Information Game Day USA has blocked hotel rooms for your convenience. You MUST mention Game Day USA when reserving rooms for your team. Please contact these hotels directly.
Quality Inn University; 515 North Dixieway; South Bend, IN 46637; 574-272-6600; Rate 84.95 per night
Holiday Inn Downtown South Bend; 213 W Washington Street; South Bend, IN 46601; 574-232-3941; Rate 99.95 per night
Hampton Inn Suites; 52709 US 31 North; South Bend, IN 46637; 574-277-9373; Rate 94.00 per night
Residence Inn South Bend; 716 N Niles Ave; South Bend, IN 46617; 574-289-5555; 109-159 per night
Courtyard Mishawaka; 4825 Main Street; Mishawaka, IN 46545; 574-273-9900; Rate of 89-99.00 per night
Springhill Suites; 5225 Edison Lakes Pkwy; Mishawaka, IN 46545; 574-271-0832; Rate of 99-109 per night
Comfort Suites; 52939 US 933 North; South Bend, IN 46637; 574-272-1500; Rate of 85.00 per night
Admission for Spectators Information regarding family passes will be posted shortly.
USSSA Registration This event is a USSSA national qualifier. If you have a 2007 USSSA Registration number, please write it on your check. If you need a 2007 USSSA Registration number, add $25 (one-time for entire year), and Game Day USA will register your team and e-mail your number to you.
Deadline for Entries This event is expected to fill up quickly and sell out.
Checks Payable To: Game Day USA
P. O. Box 5667
Naperville, Illinois 60567
Copyright © 2005 Game Day USA, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Phone 630.664.GAME (4263) E-mail rich@gamedayusa.com
Designed and hosted by NetSource
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2007 Clubbers Tournaments
January 15, 2007 --
Hey Clubbers,
The 2007 Clubbers tournament schedule is set and can be seen on our Tournaments link within the web page menu. I will also e-mail everybody with the schedule. I am presently working on our weekday and some weekends schedule. Please note all our home games will be Mondays and Wednesdays (sometimes weekends) at Minuteman park. Our travel days are usually Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Weekend games may very either home or away. Note, during the monthes of April and May weekend games will be late afternoon.
Thanks,
Coach Ruben
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Fees!
February 1, 2007 --
Hey Clubbers,
Our next payment will be due by Feb. 01, 2007. Please make check (checks only please) out to Chicago Clubbers. If you are not able to make this payment on time please contact me and we will work something out. Our third and last payment will be due March 05, 2007
Thanks,
Coach Ruben
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Dec. 4th Uniform Day!
November 28, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
On Dec. 4th. right after practice around 9:30pm we will size the boys for uniforms. Both new Clubbers and returning Clubbers must be fitted. Be prepared to try on uniforms for sizing. WE MUST GET ALL SIZING DONE BY THIS DATE! If you can not make it on Dec. 4th. let me know prior to this date and we will arrange to have you sized. I need two moms to help me size the boys, please let me know ASAP.
Thanks,
Coach Ruben
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Baseball Camp
November 19, 2006 --
Baseball Clinic
You Are Invited To
The St. Rita High School
10th Annual
November Baseball Clinic
Who Should Attend: Boys in the 7th and 8th Grades
When: Friday, November 24th
Time: 9:00 a.m. until Noon
Where: St. Rita H.S. Gym
7740 S. Western Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60620
What to Bring: Your glove, bat, baseball apparel
and gym shoes.
What will be provided: T-shirts and refreshments for all
participants and a Continental
Breakfast for Parents.
Cost: Free!!!
For Details and to Register
Call 773-925-7482 or email cferguson@stritahs.com
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Bogan HS Indoor practice
November 8, 2006 --
Bogan HS
Date: Monday, November 13, 2006
Start Time: 8:00 PM
End Time: 9:30 PM
Information: Bring your entire bag. It should contain mitt, bat, helmet, water bottle and 1-baseball. You should be wearing baseball pants, sweatshirt, cup/compression shorts. Be prepared to run/condition!
NEW CLUBBERS WILL BE GIVEN HELMET AND BAT BAG WHEN OUR TEAM ORDER COMES IN.
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Parent Meeting (Revised)
October 21, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
I have a tentative date of Oct. 30th for our first parent meeting 8pm Linedrive Academy (6501 W. 65th. Street).
I need for everybody to e-mail Coach Ruben ( Ruben2478@comcast.net ) with their e-mail addresses. This will be my way to communicate with you and it will cut down on the confusion.
Also, please bring two things with you at our first parent meeting. 1. Copy of Birth Certificate and 2. $150.00 check made out to Chicago Clubbers (this $150.00 is NON-REFUND-ABLE).
Thanks,
Big Toe
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1st NIML meeting
October 17, 2006 --
NIML Coaches Meeting
The first NIML meeting for the 2007 season is Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 7:00PM at the Ho Chunk Sports Complex in Lynwood, IL. Featured guest speakers include Scott Fletcher from Barrett-Fletcher Baseball and RightView Software, Mickey Hiter from SANDLOTT Baseball, Jim Hall from Disney Wide World of Sports, Velocity Sports Performance, Striker Uniforms and Apparrel, and Hoosier Bat.
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Team announcement
October 16, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
Sorry for not having the team posted. I do have to say it is very hard to pick out of all the talent that tried out. Please remember that I am going to pick the team that I feel has the best chance to win. This is travel ball and I am doing everything I possibly can to make it fair. I wish I could have taken every kid because I really mean what I told the boys, and that is that every single one of them has talent and not to give up on their dreams. I REALLY MEAN THAT.
I have to make some calls and double check on whether some kids are commited or not. I have not been able to reach everybody but when I do I will post the team by tonight.
Sorry,
Coach Ruben
773-586-6925
www.chicagoclubbers.com
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Stella's Hitting League
October 10, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
I have pasted an e-mail I received from Jerry Vaci pertaining to a hitting league at Stella's (Lyons, IL.). I highly recommend that all Clubbers participate in this league. I feel it will help your hitting skills from going stale. This is NOT mandatory but please find the time to participate.
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FALL HITTING LEAGUE
STELLA’S HITTING LEAGUE WILL GIVE PLAYERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP AND PRACTICE HITTING SKILLS IN A FUN AND COMPEDITIVE ENVIRONMENT.
THE PLAYER WILL HIT FOR FREE IN THE ALLOTTED ½ HOUR PRACTICE TIME. THE GAME LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR WHERE THEY WILL HIT COMPEDITIVELY. FOR $6.00 PER EVENING THE PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE A LARGE AMOUNT OF HITTING TO KEEP THEIR SKILLS SHARP.
ONE-DAY PER WEEK FOR 5 WEEKS
PLAYERS (7 YEARS OLD THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL)
$30.00 EACH PLAYER PER SESSION
THERE ARE 4 PLAYERS PER TEAM. YOU MAY COME IN WITH YOUR OWN TEAM OR WE CAN ASSIGN YOU A TEAM.
POINTS WILL BE AWARDED FOR CERTAIN TARGETED AREAS IN THE CAGES. A RECORD WILL BE KEPT OF TEAM SCORES AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL.
PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN TO THE PLAYER, IN EACH DIVISION, WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNT OF POINTS IN 5 WEEKS.
WE OFFER 2 SESSIONS 1ST BEING OCTOBER-NOVEMBER AND THE 2ND SESSION NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
SATURDAY 10-14 10-21 10-28 11-4 11-11 1ST SESSION
7&8 YEAR OLD BOYS 11-18 11-25 12-2 12-9 12-16 2ND SESSION
PRACTICE: 8:30-9 AM GAME: 9-10 AM
SATURDAY 10-14 10-21 10-28 11-4 11-11 1ST SESSION
11&12 YEAR OLD GIRLS 11-18 11-25 12-2 12-9 12-16 2ND SESSION
PRACTICE:10:30-11 AM GAME:11 AM-12 PM
SUNDAY 10-15 10-22 10-29 11-5 11-12 1ST SESSION
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS 11-19 11-26 12-3 12-10 12-17 2ND SESSION
PRACTICE: 6:30-7 PM GAME: 7-8 PM
MONDAY 10-16 10-23 10-30 11-6 11-13 1ST SESSION
13&14 YEAR OLD BOYS 11-20 11-27 12-4 12-11 12-18 2ND SESSION
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS PRACTICE: 6:30-7 PM GAME: 7-8 PM
TUESDAY 10-10 10-17 10-24 11-7 11-14 1ST SESSION
9&10 YEAR OLD BOYS 11-21 11-28 12-5 12-12 12-19 2ND SESSION
PRACTICE: 6:30-7 PM GAME: 7-8 PM
WEDNESDAY 10-18 10-25 11-1 11-8 11-15 1ST SESSION
GIRLS 11-22 11-29 12-6 12-13 12-20 2ND SESSION
PRACTICE: 6:30-7 PM GAME: 7-8 PM
THURSDAY 10-12 10-19 10-26 11-2 11-9 1ST SESSION
11&12 YEAR OLD BOYS 11-16 11-30 12-7 12-14 12-21 2ND SESSION
PRACTICE: 6:30-7 PM GAME: 7-8 PM
PLEASE CALL (708) 447-0405 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. IF YOU SIGN UP FOR BOTH SESSIONS AT ONCE YOUR SECOND SESSION WILL BE REDUCED TO $25.00.
THANK YOU
ANNA MATSON
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New Domain name
October 4, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
We have a new domain name(www.chicagoclubbers.com )and you go directly to our web site. It's alot easier then typeing out league lineup and all that back slash stuff.
Please make a note of the new web address because starting Oct. 15th. you will have to use the new address in order to gain access to our web site.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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More Winners! BaseballMania
September 18, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
We have two more winners, congrats to Mike Joyce ticket# 1036 and Pam Romanowski ticket# 1189. Your checks are in the mail and thanks for supporting the Clubbers.
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Try-Outs! (REVISED)
August 19, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
Try-Outs for the 2007 team will be 13U;
WHERE: Minuteman Park
WHEN: Sun. August 20, 2006 @ 1pm Minuteman Park
Sat. September 09, 2006 @ 1pm Minuteman Park
Sat. October 14, 2006 @ 1pm Minuteman Park
Please bring a copy of your birth certificate along with baseball gear(Cup!, glove, bat, spikes and something to drink). Any questions call Coach Ruben 773-586-6925.
Fall Ball is optional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you want to play fall ball let coach Ruben know and we will TRY to place our kids on one team. We will not enter as a team! It is possible that other kids from different teams may be placed with us. Coach Bob is checking up on the details and I will forward any additional information.
TRAVEL BASEBALL COMES FIRST! If you can not commit to just Travel Baseball please do not try-out. There will be NO exceptions this year! No Rec Ball and if you play CYO ball let your Coaches know when you try out that Travel Ball comes first, PERIOD! Any infractions to the rules will forfeit your monies and your son will be dismissed from the team.
I will discuss our fees for the 2007 team at our first parent meeting in mid October(tentative date of October 16th.). Please bring a $150.00 check made out to the CHICAGO CLUBBERS at parent meeting I will collect your non-refundable check at this time. We are charging a $150.00 fee in order to establish a committment from the players.
The CHICAGO CLUBBER 13u 2007 team, will be announced on October 15th. via Clubber web-site.
Thanks and good luck to all,
Coach Ruben
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Tentative Date for End of Season Party
July 15, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
Looking at either August 12 (Sat) or 19 (Sat)for team party. Party will be at Coach Ruben's house and looking for some gift/trophy ideas for the boys(e-mail me Ruben2478@comcast.net). I am balancing the books and will know what we have left over (I doubt much). Whatever is left over can go into the party/gift. I am hoping that a parent can schedule and list what every family can bring to the party. Somebody please take charge because I am extremly busy traveling from Ohio to Moline to Wisconsin to Iowa. Yes I am really that busy. I can provide the hot dogs and hamburgers the rest I leave up to the rest of you.
Thanks,
Ruben
PS Try-outs will be in September and have a great summer!!!!!!!!!!
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Miller Park Directions
June 27, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
These are the directions for the Cubs v. Brewers game Friday July 7th. Our 3pm game will not go over 2hrs. putting us at 5pm then we can go to the hotel and clean up. We can then caravan to Miller park and for those interested tail-gate for an hour or two before the game.
Thanks,
Ruben
Dear Coaches,
Teams that are attending the Cubs/Brewers game on July 7th game time is 7:05pm.
Due to heavy construction I have put together some directions to assist you in your travels. Traveling to the park is easier then your return trip back to your hotel if you are traveling south.
Going to the park:_____________________________________________________________
From Racine/Milwaukee Airport area: Take I-43 north to Milwaukee. As you enter downtown take I-94 west to Miller Park.
If going north on I-94 is backed up another option would be for you to exit at Greenfield or National Ave. Travel west to Miller Park Way (43rd Street). Go north on Miller Park Way to ball park. Distance from I-94 exit to Miller Park Way 6 miles.
From Waukesha: Take I-94 east to Miller Park.
________________________________________________________ RETURNING________________________________________________________________
Directions Back to Milwaukee Airport area hotels: Two Options
1) Take Miller Park Way (43rd Street) south to Oklahoma Ave. Take Oklahoma Ave. east to either 6th Street or 13th Street. Take either 6th or 13th south to hotels.
2) Take I-94 east to I-794 south. I-794 south to Layton Ave. Exit Layton Ave go west to airport.
Directions Back to Racine Hotel area: Two Options
Take Miller Park Way (43rd Street) south to either National Ave. or Lincoln Ave. Take either street east to I-43. Take I-43 south to Racine.
Take I-94 west to I-894 south to Chicago. Take I-894 to Airport/Chicago. Continue south to Racine.
Directions to Waukesha
Take I-94 west
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Communication
June 26, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
My home phone is out of service. AT&T is having a service problem in my area and my phone only rings once then cuts off????? I apologize if you are having a hard time getting a hold of me. I also have the bad timing of being in training this whole week which means I have to have the cell phone off from 7am-12pm and 1pm-4pm. If you have any questions or problems call Lynn @ 480-5094.
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Naperville Firecracker Classic
June 26, 2006 - 06:00 PM --
Hey Clubbers,
The Naperville schedule is as follows. I tried to copy and paste everything they gave me but it did not translate to good. Any questions call me. I will hand out a hard copy next time we meet, hopefully by this Tuesday. Oh, our games are Friday 4pm (be there at 3pm). Saturday at 2pm (be there at 1pm) and 6pm. Trying to find out about the Rib Fest for Saturday evening for those who are interested.
Thanks,
Ruben
Game Day USA
Naperville Firecracker Classic
June 30-July 2, 2006
Frontier Park and Eola Community Center
Field Locations Rich Janor, Tournament Director
630-664-GAME (4263) -mobile
Frontier Park (Fields 1-6)
Frontier Park is at the corner of 95th street and Route 59, near Neuqua Valley High School.
The address is as follows:
3220 Cedar Glade Drive
Naperville, IL 60564
Eola Community Center (Fields 7-8)
Eola Community Center is on Eola Road, just north of Ogden Ave. and Waubonsie Valley HS
The address is as follows:
555 S. Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
Game Day USA
Naperville Firecracker Classic
June 30-July 2, 2006
Frontier Park and Eola Community Center
Rich Janor, Tournament Director
Official Event Schedule
630-664-GAME (4263) -mobile
Pool Play
(Time Limits and Mercy Rule Apply Throughout)
Date Day Time Frontier Frontier Frontier Frontier Frontier Frontier Eola Eola
1 (NE) 2 (NW) 3 (SE) 4 (SW) 5 (SB1) 6 (SB2) 7 (N) 8 (S)
30-Jun Fri Noon 10 v 12 (13s) 14 v 16 (13s) 1 v 3 (12s) 15 v 16 (12s)
30-Jun Fri 2pm 1 v 4 (13s) 13 v 15 (13s) 1 v 4 (12s) 13 v 14 (12s) 14 v 15 (11s) 1 v 2 (10s)
30-Jun Fri 4pm 7 v 8 (13s) 18 v 20 (13s) 10 v 11 (12s) 9 v 12 (12s) 6 v 7 (11s) 3 v 4 (10s) 2 v 4 (11s) 1 v 3 (11s)
30-Jun Fri 6pm 2 v 3 (13s) 5 v 6 (13s) 1 v 2 (12s) 7 v 8 (12s) 5 v 8 (11s) 5 v 6 (10s) 10 v 11 (11s) 9 v 12 (11s)
30-Jun Fri 8pm 9 v 11 (13s) 17 v 19 (13s) 2 v 4 (12s) 6 v 7 (12s) 5 v 6 (11s) 7 v 8 (10s) 13 v 16 (11s) 1 v 2 (11s)
1-Jul Sat 8am 3 v 4 (13s) 1 v 2 (13s) 6 v 8 (13s) 5 v 7 (13s) 5 v 8 (12s) 11 v 12 (11s) 7 v 8 (11s) 2 v 3 (10s)
1-Jul Sat 10am 19 v 20 (13s) 14 v 15 (13s) 9 v 10 (13s) 17 v 18 (13s) 5 v 7 (12s) 1 v 4 (11s) 13 v 15 (11s) 6 v 8 (10s)
1-Jul Sat Noon 1 v 3 (13s) 2 v 4 (13s) 5 v 8 (13s) 6 v 7 (13s) 5 v 6 (12s) 3 v 4 (11s) 9 v 11 (11s) 1 v 4 (10s)
1-Jul Sat 2pm 9 v 12 (13s) 10 v 11 (13s) 2 v 3 (12s) 9 v 10 (12s) 13 v 16 (12s) 6 v 8 (11s) 14 v 16 (11s) 5 v 7 (10s)
1-Jul Sat 4pm 13 v 14 (13s) 11 v 12 (13s) 3 v 4 (12s) 9 v 11 (12s) 14 v 15 (12s) 2 v 4 (10s) 10 v 12 (11s) 6 v 7 (10s)
1-Jul Sat 6pm 13 v 16 (13s) 17 v 20 (13s) 6 v 8 (12s) 10 v 12 (12s) 14 v 16 (12s) 5 v 8 (10s) 5 v 7 (11s) 1 v 3 (10s)
1-Jul Sat 8pm 15 v 16 (13s) 18 v 19 (13s) 13 v 15 (12s) 11 v 12 (12s) 13 v 14 (11s) 9 v 10 (11s) 15 v 16 (11s) 2 v 3 (11s)
Game Day USA
Naperville Firecracker Classic
June 30-July 2, 2006
Frontier Park and Eola Community Center
Official Event Schedule
Rich Janor, Tournament Director
Playoffs
630-664-GAME (4263) -mobile
(Mercy Rule Applies Throughout)
(Time Limits for Quarterfinal and 3rd Place Games Only; No Time Limit for Semifinals and Championship)
Date Day Time Frontier Frontier Frontier Frontier Frontier Frontier Eola Eola
1 (NE) 2 (NW) 3 (SE) 4 (SW) 5 (SB1) 6 (SB2) 7 (N) 8 (S)
2-Jul Sun 8am 10S1 10S2
2-Jul Sun 10am 10Champ 10Third
2-Jul Sun 12:30pm 13Q1 13Q2 12Q1 12Q2 11Q1 11Q2
2-Jul Sun 3pm 13Q3 13Q4 12Q3 12Q4 11Q3 11Q4
2-Jul Sun 5:30pm 13S1 13S2 12S1 12S2 11S1 11S2
2-Jul Sun 8pm 13Champ 13Cons 12Champ 11Champ 12Third 11Third
Game Day USA
Naperville Firecracker Classic
June 30-July 2, 2006
Frontier Park and Eola Community Center
Participating Teams
Rich Janor, Tournament Director
630-664-GAME (4263) -mobile
12s Division
Red Pool Blue Pool
1 Miami (Florida) Patriots - American 9 Carol Stream Cobras
2 Lemont Braves 10 Chicago Clubbers
3 Wheaton Warriors - Red 11 Rolling Meadows Travelers
4 Plainfield Thundercats 12 Wheatland Ducks
White Pool Silver Pool
5 Miami (Florida) Patriots - National 13 BurrRidge Barons
6 Orland Park Sparks 14 Illinois Seminoles
7 Bloomington Astros 15 Plainfield Vipers
8 Southside Express 16 Carol Stream Cougars
GAME DAY USA
NAPERVILLE FIRECRACKER CLASSIC
NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS
Revised: June 25, 2006
Policies and Procedures
Game Day USA tournament management will make every effort to treat all teams with fairness. If questions or disputes arise about policies and procedures, coaches shall bring them to the attention of the Tournament Director to be dealt with. The interpretation and decision of the Tournament Director shall be final.
Professional umpires have been assigned to each game. Coaches should treat them with respect. With regard to on-field calls, the decision of the umpires shall be final. One umpire has been assigned for pool games; two umpires have been assigned for playoff games.
Each team shall present a roster to the Tournament Director prior to their first game. Teams may not add players once the roster has been submitted. Rosters shall have no more than 20 players. Each roster must list the team name, team age, manager’s name and mobile phone number, player’s name, player’s uniform number, player’s age, and player’s birth date.
The birthday cutoff is May 1. Teams shall have player birth certificates readily available upon request of the Tournament Director. Questions of age eligibility shall be brought to the attention of the Tournament Director. Such matters will be investigated and resolved as quickly as possible. A team found using an ineligible player will forfeit all games the ineligible player played. The forfeit score shall be 7-0 for tiebreaker purposes.
Teams shall arrive on site 45 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. If the previous game finishes early, teams may be asked to begin play earlier than scheduled. If a team fails to field 8 uniformed players at game time, the Tournament Director may issue a forfeit victory. The team that wins the game by forfeit will be credited with a 7-0 victory for tiebreaker purposes.
The home team shall be determined by a coin flip prior to the game and will keep the official scorebook. The team that has traveled the greatest distance will call the flip. Either an umpire or a member of tournament management must be present for the flip. The coin flip will continue throughout the playoffs.
There will be no infield practice. Teams are allowed the play catch in the outfield area if the time allows. Never do flip drills into fences or step on foul lines.
The home team shall report the final score to the Tournament Director immediately following each game. The visiting team must verify the final score with the home team to prevent any mistakes.
If a tiebreaker is needed to determine playoff teams, the following tiebreakers shall be used:
a. Overall won-lost record
b. Head-to-head record
Least number of runs allowed throughout the tournament
Run differential
Coin flip
The Tournament Director may modify the number or length of games when necessary due to weather, field, or scheduling issues. This includes modifying the time limit if games get backed up.
Playing Rules
The official playing rules for the tournament shall be the NFHS (high school) rules with the following exceptions:
Extra Players
Teams will use a continuous batting order. This means all players in uniform (unless injured) must be in the batting order.
If a team has 12 or more players present, they must bat 12. There is no penalty for having less than 12. If a team has less than 12 players present and an additional player arrives late, that player must be inserted into the last spot in the batting order.
If one of the teams has less than 12 batters to start the game, the other team has the option of matching the same number of batters. This “mirror rule” prevents teams with a larger roster from playing at a disadvantage.
If a team has more than 12 players present, they have the option of batting as many players as they want. If a team chooses to start a game batting more than 12, they must finish the game batting the same number of players they started the game batting.
There is free substitution among the players listed on the batting order. There is no designated hitter.
Pitching Limitations
The ultimate responsibility of managing pitch counts and innings pitched rests with the team’s manager. No pitcher may pitch more than 10 innings total during the tournament (age 13) or 7 innings total during the tournament (ages 10-12). One pitch is considered an inning. A team found using an ineligible pitcher will forfeit all games the ineligible pitcher pitched. The forfeit score shall be 7-0 for tiebreaker purposes. Each manager must maintain a pitching log for his pitchers (provided by event management) and get it signed by the opposing managers.
Bat Restrictions
In age divisions 10-13, aluminum, graphite, ceramic, magnesium, wood or composition bats are permitted.
Time Limits
The start time shall begin with the first pitch. The home plate umpire or his designee shall keep the official time. All pool, quarterfinal and third place games shall have a 1 hour and 45 minute time limit. Once an inning starts, it must be completed. The official time is ended when the third out of the bottom of the inning is recorded.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to modify the time limit for pool games in the event of weather or scheduling issues.
There is no time limit in the semifinals and championship games (unless the Tournament Director deems it necessary due to weather or scheduling issues).
Mercy Rules
15 runs after 3 innings
10 runs after 4 innings
8 runs after 5 innings
Tie Games
If a game is tied after the time limit expires or when the regulation 7 innings have been completed, we will use the following tiebreaker:
Each team will start the inning with a man on second base and 0 outs. The base runner will be the last batted out from the previous inning. Each batter will start with a 1-1 count. There will be one extra inning. If the game is still tied, it shall be recorded as a tie.
Intentional Walks
There will be no pitches thrown to intentionally walk a batter. Notify the umpire, and the batter will be awarded first base.
Courtesy Runners
Courtesy runners are optional at any time for the pitcher and catcher. The courtesy runner shall be a player not currently in the lineup OR the last batted out. The pitcher or catcher for this rule is the pitcher or catcher of the previous inning.
Ejections
If a player is ejected during a game, the name of the player will remain in the batting order and count as an out when the batting order reaches that player. If a player or coach is ejected from a game, he will serve a one game suspension. The suspension must be for the next game the team plays.
Injuries
If a player becomes injured (as ruled by the umpire) and is unable to continue playing, his spot in the batting order shall be skipped with no penalty. Once the injured player leaves the batting order, he is done for the remainder of that game.
Refund Policy
If an event is cancelled due to inclement weather, refunds will be issued as follows:
0 games played: Full credit towards a future Game Day USA event either later in 2006 or in 2007.
1 game played: Half credit towards a future Game Day USA event either later in 2006 or in 2007.
2 games played: No refunds
Withdrawal: Any withdrawal within 2 weeks of the first day of the event is non-refundable.
Tournament Director
Rich Janor
630-664-GAME (4263) mobile
Thank You for choosing Game Day USA and the Naperville Firecracker Classic!
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Cheesehead Tourny Info (UPDATED)
June 24, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
I need a head count on who's going to Wisconsin and who is staying in the hotel. As I mentioned back in Febuary in the bulletin that rooms would be sold out and according to the Racine Marriott they are booked that weekend. Please look at near-by hotels and book now! The following is a copy of the e-mail I recieved from the Wisconsin people.
Dear Coaches,
Thank you for entering the Cheese Head Challenge WI vs IL Youth Baseball Tournament. This is the first of five emails with attachments that you will be receiving over the next few days. If you have any trouble opening any attachment please call-414-322-4736.
Here is a list of email information deliveries to expect:
1) T-Shirt Pre Order Form
2) Schedules
3) Roster Form
4) Brewer Game Info
5) Tournament Info
The first is the tournament T-shirt pre order form that you can fill out and submit to order tournament shirts. A picture of this years logo is pictured on the form with the back listing all the teams and age divisions. If you or your players are interested in purchasing a shirt this would be the easiest and most accurate. If shirts are ordered then those shirts will be delivered to you at one of your games. Shirts will be available at most tournament sites but they will be limited in sizes and amounts.
Other information. The schedules are completed and will email them to you tomorrow. Because our web master is out of town today I was unable to post them on the site. All teams will play two games on Friday July 7th. The tournament will start at 9:00am at most sites. Please remember that there will be no changes to the schedules
John Rechlitz
WYSA Tournament Director
2006 Cheese Head Challenge
U-12 Division
Wisconsin Division
A)Waukesha Firebirds D) Kenosha Kings
B) Wisconsin Rivercats E) McHenry Shamrocks
C) Racine Erickson F) Germantown Mustangs
Illinois Division
G) Chicago Bombers J) Wauconda Jr. Bulldogs
H) Northwest Travelers K) Chicago Clubbers
I) Bloomingdale Bulldogs L) Lincoln Way East Blue Demons
Round 1-Seeding Games
Friday July 7th
At Cliffside (NE) At NI Park #2 At Haban Park
9:00am B vs H 9:00am A vs G 9:00am F vs J
11:00am C vs I 11:00am E vs L 11:00am K vs D
1:00pm J vs B 1:00pm H vs A 1:00pm G vs F
3:00pm L vs C 3:00pm I vs D 3:00pm E vs K
5:30pm Teams Seeded
Round 2-Bracket Play Begins
Saturday July 8th
At Pritchard Park (W) At Cliffside Park (NE) At NI Park #2
G2------9:00am G1------9:00am G3------9:00am
G6------11:00am G5------11:00am G4------11:00am
G8------1:00pm G9-------1:00pm G7------1:00pm
G12------3:00pm G10-----3:00pm
G13------5:00pm G11-----5:00pm
G14-----7:00pm
Sunday July 9th
At Cliffside (NE) At NI Park #2
G15------9:00am 3rd Place Game G17------9:00am
G16------11:15am Championship Game G18------11:00am
G19------1:30pm --Con. Champ. Game
Dear Coaches,
The Wisconsin Youth Sports Association would like to welcome you to our 9th annual Cheese Head Challenge WI vs. IL Youth Championship Tournament. This year’s tournament like in years past plans on being both challenging and competitive. Sixty (64) teams in six (6) age divisions will be participating and battling for the championship title of crowning themselves “ The Big Cheese Champion”. Since its beginning the W.Y.S.A. has kept a running record of how many championships each state has won. There have been 45 championship games played in 8 years of the tournament. Currently, Illinois has won 28 championships to Wisconsin’s 17.
Information regarding tournament rules, directions to parks, schedules for parents and hotel information can be obtained on our web site at www.wysabaseball.com . SE Wis. Park is now call New International Park (NI Park)
Official Roster: The official roster form must be completely filled out and returned prior to July 6th. The information gathered on this form will help us if we need to get in contact with you.
How the tournament works: The tournament format runs in two parts. The first portion of the tournament are seeding games. You will play two games against teams from the other division. The results of these games determine where you are seeded and placed in your divisional bracket. Bracket play will be round 2 of the tournament. All teams are placed in the championship bracket. In the U-11, U-12, U-13 & U-14 age divisions this is a single elimination round. Any team in the age division listed above that loses will drop down and continue playing in the consolation bracket of the tournament. In the U-10 & U-15 age divisions the championship bracket will be double elimination. Teams must pay close attention to the tournament schedule so they do not miss a game.
Seeding of teams: Takes place Friday night. Coaches can find that information at the Racine Marriott site of our tournament HQ’s. The information will also be updated on our web site. We will also post the seeding results at the Brewer game. Teams can go to the courtesy desk located near home plate. Teams can also call the tournament hotline at 414-322-4736. Please be advised that there will be no returned phone calls teams must continue to call until they get through.
In the event of rain or lightning on Friday, games will be postponed for only 1 hour after the scheduled start time of each game. If after 1 hour the game does not begin then that game will be cancelled. The teams that were scheduled to play will meet with the tournament site coordinator and the coaches will flip a coin for the purposes of seeding. The final score will be recorded 1-0.
Park Sites: The following parks are going to be used in Milwaukee: Zablocki Park & Froemming Park, in Racine: Cliffside Park, Pritchard Park, Haban Park and SE Wis. Sports Park. Only NI Park (Formally SE Wis. Sports Park) will charge an admission. The cost is $3.00 per adult and $2.00 per child. Free Admission will be limited to team players and 3 coaches. SE Wis. Park also has a strict NO CARRY-IN’s Policy
Brewer Game: Teams that plan on attending the Cubs/Brewer game on the night of July 7th your schedule has been adjusted so you will have ample time to attend the game. The drive time from Racine is around 25 minutes. Directions to Miller Park will be sent to you in another email.
Awards: All award presentations will take place at the tournament HQ’s located in the Racine Marriott. The following is a list of awards available to the different age divisions. U-10 & U-15 divisions 1st and 2nd Place Only. U-11 division 1st, 2nd and Consolation Champion. U-12, U-13 & U-14 divisions 1st 2nd 3rd 4th and Consolation Champion.
SummerFest: Durning this years tournament Milwaukee's SummerFest will be going on. Enjoy the worlds largest music festival with various types of music and bands. Tickets are available at the gate. SummerFest is located along Downtown Milwaukee's shoreline.
On behalf of our Board of Directors we like to thank you for participating. If you have any questions regarding the tournament or any other information please feel free to contact me either by phone or email at wysa@wi.rr.com Phone calls will be taken during the hours of 8:00am and 8:00pm, otherwise we look forward to seeing you out on the ball field.
John Rechlitz, Tournament Director
1-414-322-4736
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Final Stretch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 24, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
We are entering the final stretch of our season. The next two weeks will test our team and the competition will be against some of the best teams in Illinois and Wisconsin. I feel we have made great strides forward and the Clubbers are on their way to being a competetive team within the NIML. We are finally earning some respect from these teams.
Clubbers I ask you within the next two weeks to think only baseball. Prepare yourself before games like hydrate, eat the right foods, and get enough rest.
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Thanks, Ryan and Nick and Welcome to the Clubbers!
June 23, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
I would like to thank Ryan and Nick for helping us out today. One of our players had car trouble and could not make it and another was suppose to show up by the 2nd. inning and never showed up??????????
Ryan great job again and Nick nice fastball. If it wasn't for you guys showing up we would of had to play with 8 guys. You guys are travel ball material and I hope you guys find a home with the Clubbers.
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Fathers Day Tournament
June 20, 2006 --
Thank You all for participating in the Father's Day Tournament this weekend and coming out for some great competition.
Please Thank your boy's and their families for taking the time to spend their weekend with us.
Congratulations to Bruce Crawford who won the split-the-pot with $101.00 for him.
Sunday's Games:
Darien Hornets took 1st place over the Tinley Park Bulldogs in a very competitive game that came down to the final out.
Will County Coyotes took 3rd place over the Frankfort Shock in a game that was played extremely well by both teams.
The Final Results were as follows:
Darien Hornets 1st Place
Tinley Park Bulldogs 2nd Place
Will County Coyotes 3rd Place
Frankfort Shock 4th Place
Congratulation's to all!
Manager's,
We try our best to put on a nice Tournament. Medals were given out for 4th-8th place. Most tournaments do not recognize you if your not in the top 2. We also made sure to get clean portable toilets. (J & P Sewer & Drain). We thought that most of the calls made by the Umpires were fair. It seems that no matter where you go you will not always agree with all the calls made. We thank you for letting the umpires be the judge. We did have a photographer taking pictures on Thursday and Friday night. The pictures were for sale on Saturday. If you or any of your parents missed viewing the photos and are interested in taking a look at purchasing them you can call Ultimate Action at (630-279-6536) www.ultimateactionsports.com They will be happy to send them to you to take a look.
Thank you for using our concession stand and participating in the split-the-pot raffle.
We tried to make sure the dugouts were clean for every game.
I do not smoke. However, today when I went up to sweep out the dugouts I had to pick up about six cigarette butts from the 1st base dugout on field #1. Please Manager's tell your coach's there is NO SMOKING allowed in the dugouts this is SCHOOL PROPERTY. Also, There is absolutely NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. When visiting this facility please remember the parking is restricted to the parking lot. The people with tables, tents, & coolers for the concession stand were the only ones allowed to transport their things to the field.
Thank You again and enjoy the rest of your season.
Ken and Kathy - Will County Coyotes
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No Game Tonight
June 20, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
Crestwood ICE could not find a field for us to play at so the game is cancelled for tonight
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Fathers Day Tournament
June 7, 2006 --
FATHERS DAY TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 2006
*********BLUE DIVISION************ FIELD # 1
1. CHICAGO CLUBBERS
2. FRANKFORT SHOCK
3. LEMONT INDIANS RED
4. WILL COUNTY COYOTES
THURSDAY JUNE 15
6:00PM 2 vs 4
FRIDAY JUNE 16
6:00PM 1 vs 3
SATURDAY JUNE 17
9:30AM 4 vs 3
11:45AM 4 vs 1
2:00PM 2 vs 3
4:30PM 2 vs 1
********GOLD DIVISION**********
FIELD 2
5. DARIEN HORNETS
6. LOCKPORT COUGARS
7. MOKENA BLAZE
8. TINLEY PK BULLDOGS
THURSDAY JUNE 15
6:00PM 7 vs 8
FRIDAY JUNE 16
6:00PM 5 vs 6
SATURDAY JUNE 17
9:00AM 7 vs 6
11:15AM 7 vs 5
1:30PM 6 vs 8
4:00PM 5 vs 8
SUNDAY JUNE 18
10:00AM SEMI-FINALS #1 BLUE vs # 2 GOLD FIELD #1
10:00AM SEMI-FINALS #2 BLUE vs # 1 GOLD FIELD #2
FIELD # 2
12:15PM LOSER #1 vs LOSER # 2 FOR 3RD PLACE
FIELD # 1
12:30PM WINNER #1 vs WINNER #2 FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
WE HAVE CLEAN PORTABLE WASHROOMS.
WE HAVE A CONCESSION STAND WITH HOT FOOD! PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR GOOD PRICES!
RULES WILL BE SENT OUT LATER THIS WEEK.
THANK YOU,
KATHY - WILL COUNTY COYOTES
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Game cancelled against Crestwood Tonight
June 5, 2006 - 10:30 AM --
Hey Clubbers,
Our game versus the Crestwood Ice has been cancelled for tonight. We will still have practice at Minuteman park at 5:30pm. The Crestwood Ice game is tenative for June 20th. at Crestwood, IL.(directions to follow).
BaseballMania kicks off TODAY! Looks like we made it with ticket sales (pending a final count, in the works). Find your tickets and check them weekly. Charity Mania can be easily accessed thru the LINKS menu, simply go to LINKS on the CLUBBERS web-site click on LINKS then Charity Mania follow the directions on their web-site. Good Luck to everyone, I hope everybody wins at least their money back if not more.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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REVISED SCHAUMBURG SCHEDULE
May 24, 2006 - 09:00 PM --
Just got off the phone with Russ from the Seminoles. No game on Thursday and NO game on Saturday. Our games will be Friday 6pm (directions to follow) and Sunday starting at 1pm, 3pm and 5:45ish all three games on Sunday at Olympic Park. For our Friday game try to make it by 5pm. Sunday games please be at park by 11:30am.
If any parents want to have a picnic prior or during the games there is some interest out there. I am leaving it up to the parents to start it up. We will have some down time between our 2nd and 3rd. game.
Click on Directions/Fields menu, then click on map for a map of Brandenburg Park Schaumburg, IL.
1: Start out going SOUTH on S CICERO AVE / To I-55 SOUTH
2: I-55 SOUTH to 294 NORTH
3: 294 NORTH to I-290 Rockford
4: Merge onto I-290 W via the ramp on the LEFT. 22.7 miles Map
5: Take the IL-72 / HIGGINS RD exit- EXIT 1B- toward IL-58 / GOLF RD / WOODFIELD RD. 0.4 miles Map
6: Turn LEFT onto HIGGINS RD / IL-72 W. 3.5 miles Map
7: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto W GOLF RD / IL-58 W. 2.1 miles Map
8: Turn LEFT onto N KNOLLWOOD DR. 0.7 miles Map
9: End at 600 N Knollwood Dr
Schaumburg, IL US Map
Total Est. Time: 56 minutes Total Est. Distance: 35.94 miles
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Schedule for this weekend Schaumburg Tournament
May 22, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers;
The schedule for this weekends Schaumburg tournament,as of today, will be one game Friday, one game Saturday, and two games Sunday. I will verify the times and the fields we will be playing at, so please continue to check the web-site for last minute details.
Check the Schaumburg Seminoles web-site under our links menu for additional information.
Thanks,
Ruben
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Directions to Oakbrook game
May 21, 2006 - 06:30 PM --
Take 83 north to 31st st in Oakbrook and go right. If you hit Oakbrook mall
you went to far. 31st street is the next exit after Ogden ave. The first
light you see, go left. The next light go left. Field #3.
Fikaris
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Lisle Game and Photos
May 14, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
Please be at Lisle game at 7pm (GRAY shirt with mock neck shirt under it). Parents please forward any digital photos to my e-mail and I will add them in our photo album collection.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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Home field change
May 3, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
As of Friday May 5th. all our HOME games will be at Minuteman Park 5:30 start on Mondays and Wednesdays and Friday home games will start before 6:00pm. Summit Park has dropped the ball in preparing the field for our HOME games. I will seek to get our $150.00 deposit but I wont hold my breath on it.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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Directions to Darien Hornets Game!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 29, 2006 --
Here are directions for Sat. Night game in Darien...From I55 take RT 83 (Kingery Highway) north 3 stop lights (I think) to Plainfield rd. Make left (W.B) onto Plainfield rd. The park is on the N/W corner of Plainfield/Clarendon Hills RD.Clarendon Hills rd is the 2nd stop light west of Route 83. You can park in the parking lot just west of Clarendon Hills rd across from the fire station or you can make a right on Clarendon hills rd (N.B) and then make a left onto 71st street and park on the northside of the lot. The ball field is in the middle of the park.
BE AT PARK BY 6:30PM
Thanks,
Big Toe
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Location change for Wednesday game
April 25, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
The Wednesday game (4/26) will be played at Minuteman Park instead of Summit Park. Our game will be against the Riverside/Brookfield bulldogs at 5:30pm. I ask that the kids be at the park at 4:30pm.
Thanks,
Ruben
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Friday April 28th Game cancelled
April 24, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
Friday's (April 28)game v. the Illinois Seminoles is cancelled. They have a schedule problem and are unable to play. Remember we have an added game this Saturday in Darien and I am working on the directions.
Thanks,
Ruben
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Added/Changed Game!!!!!!!
April 20, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
We have added a game to our schedule for Saturday April 29 at Darien Hornets 7:30pm. Please be at park at 6:30pm for pre-game practice. Directions to follow.
The changed game will be from 6/2 to 6/3 11am same directions.
Hey Clubbers if you get a chance go to LINKS and click on USA Sports Rankings. Very interesting.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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Game Today?
April 17, 2006 - 03:30 PM --
Hey Clubbers,
Still working on getting a field for today's game. Summit Park is not in good shape so I tried our back up field at Minuteman Park and that is not any better. Vittum is being worked on by the Bombers and is not ready also. The coach for the Berwyn Bulldogs is working on getting a field and I will not know until 4:30pm on whether we will be playing out in Berwyn. Stay tuned and I will call everyone as soon as I find out. We will have practice at A.T. Bat (5pm 6535 S. Austin) if we do not have a game today.
Please bear with me,
Big Toe
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GAME CANCELED!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 7, 2006 - 11:00 AM --
Hey Clubbers,
Our game today is canceled. Spoke with the Tinley Park Bulldogs coach and due to the predicted weather the gain will be canceled today. We have practice on Monday April 10 at Summit Park 5pm-6:30pm.
Thanks
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PLAY BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 4, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
Welcome to opening day! Today marks the first regular season game for the CHICAGO CLUBBERS. The Clubbers will be playing against the Riverside/Brookfield Bulldogs at 5:30pm @ Gerritsen Ave./Elm Ave. in Brookfield, IL.:
1st. Ave.(Rt 171) north to Ogden (Rt 34) turn left (west). About 13 streets to Elm Ave. turn left (south). About 4 blocks to Gerritsen Ave. Fields are on the left side about a block down.
Clubbers please try to arrive between 4:30-5:00 for batting practice.
Thanks and Good Luck,
Big Toe
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Game Schedule Update
March 28, 2006 --
Good Mourning Clubbers,
The game schedule on the website will be updated by this weekend. I have a meeting tonight with the NIML and will finalize the schedule for the season. I know some games will be difficult for some families but please remember I to have a very tough schedule to keep. I have THREE kids in travel ball and I understand that parents can't make every game, it's just not possible. Please do not hesitate to find a ride with me or anybody else on the team if you are not able to drive your own son. Just remember I need every boy present at every game.
I know some of our boys will be playing in multiple leagues but remember we have been practicing since November as a team and we have a financial investment with this team as well. If your son is playing Clear-Ridge or CYO I need a schedule ASAP so I can prepare our games. These schedules I am requesting are important because this will tell me if we have to use caution using a pitcher who might have pitched in another league. I do not want to hurt a kids arm because he pitched in prior games and then have him pitch for the Clubbers on the same day. Please keep in mind that when your son is asked to pitch on another team to check first with Coach Ruben in case he is needed to pitch for the Clubbers. Folks please remember travel ball comes FIRST with any other travel team and as well with the CLUBBERS.
Oh, before I forget I need e-mail addresses, please e-mail Coach Ruben (Ruben2478@comcast.net)with your e-mail address ASAP. I will call the families that prefer to use the phone, but to make my life alittle easier e-mailing is less stressful.
Thanks,
Coach Ruben(Big Toe)
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Clubber Wear Order Forms Due
March 27, 2006 --
Hey Clubbers,
Please get your order forms in for your Clubber wear. It is due this Thursday March 30th. Give order forms to either Coach Ruben or Mrs. Silva.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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BASEBALLMANIA TICKETS !!!!!(again)
March 27, 2006 --
Important Dates - BaseballMania 2006
01/01/06 thru 06/05/06 - Ticket sales in progress
You and your volunteers are selling BaseballMania raffle tickets. You should be saving all ticket stubs in a safe place and using this administration site to mark which tickets are sold.
04/29/06 - Last date for new organizations to sign up BaseballMania
05/14/06 - Last date to order more BaseballMania tickets
06/05/06 - Last date to indicate which tickets were sold
06/05/06 - BaseballMania begins!
06/06/06 - Invoice issued for sold tickets
06/12/06 - Week 1 winners are calculated and posted on the web-site
Winners are announced the day after the completion of the games for the week (ending with the games played on the Sunday of that week). You can view your winning tickets (if any) within this site. Ticket holders can view how their ticket performed and whether they won on the CharityMania web site.
06/12/06 - Prize money mailed to organizations for week 1 winners
06/16/06 - Invoice payment due
10/01/06 - Final winners and grand prize winners announced
10/01/06 - Prize money for final winners and grand prize mailed to organizations
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Practice Game
March 26, 2006 - 09:00 AM --
Hey Clubbers,
Sunday at 9am @ Wentworth Park we will be having a practice game against the Chicago Bombers. The practice game will start at 10am but I want to practice before the game at 9am. Clubbers bring your bat bag, spikes and water bottles. Dress warm better to layer up and peel off then to freeze up. If you are not able to attend please call me ASAP.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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Memorial Day Tournament
March 20, 2006 - 12:00 PM --
Hi Folks,
Well I recieved a call today with an offer I could not refuse. The Schaumburg Seminoles have been very supportive about our inaugrual year growing pains. They really want the Clubbers to participate in their tournament the weekend of Memorial Day and have customized the tournament to fit our afternoon/evening demands, due to certain players playing in the CYO league. Friday's game will start after 6pm and Saturday's double header will start after 4pm (playing under the lights). Sunday's game will start after 3pm. It is a four game guarantee tournament and winners advance to Monday for the final. I hope this does not screw up family schedules and if you have plans set for the holiday please let me know as soon as possible. Folks, the facility is professional grade and the tournament has a reputation as being one of the best. If you have any problems with this tournament schedule, please let me know.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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BASEBALLMANIA TICKETS !!!!!
March 17, 2006 --
Hey Clubber Parents,
Folks we have to get our tickets in. Please do not forget to hand in the stubs. I have additional tickets to sell. Please let's sell these tickets to help offset the cost of our equipment and umpire fees. I have spoke to other travel teams and usually by now they have all their fees paid up and fundraising done. I ask you to please let's get this stuff out of the way so we can concentrate on our season. Some families still owe their final payment, and if you owe for the Cubs tickets please hand your money in now (I have to pay my Visa or Lynn's going to hang me).
Rita Silva was kind enough to take on the "Clubber Wear" project please let's get our orders in by March 30th (Thanks Rita!).
I want to thank Joe Rich for taking time out from his spring break and giving our pitchers a hand. Joe 1 week and these kids look better thanks big guy, and good luck at Purdue.
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NO PRACTICE AT BOGAN HS
March 6, 2006 --
Hey Folks,
I gotta a call at 10:30pm Sunday night letting me know there is no practice at Bogan HS because of Pulaski Day. Sorry for the late notice. I did inquire about this a week ago and did not know until Sunday night.
Also, please start handing in your ticket sales money. I have sold 30 tickets to date and I highly incourage everybody to sell your 10 tickets ASAP. I do have additional tickets for those people that have sold there first 10.
Spikes will not be offered after Monday March 6th. Please get your spikes today at Santos Sport Store.
Cubs tickets sale for $20.00 is over. The Brewers sold out of the $20.00 tickets.
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CUBS GAME/HOTEL/SPIKES/FINAL PAYMENT
March 3, 2006 --
Hey Folks,
We need to get the final count on Cubs tickets for July 7th. We also need to book our hotel room if we are staying overnight, if you are commuting disregard booking the hotel. If you have not picked up your spikes at Santos Sport Store you only have until March 6th. (that's this upcoming Monday). Clubbers left to get fitted for spikes are; CONTRERAS, GANTA, THELEN AND ROMANDO. Finally your final payment is due ASAP! Folks let's get this stuff out of the way! The Clubbers should be focusing on baseball at this time and getting all that other stuff out of the way will help us to get better prepared for the season.
Thanks,
Big Toe
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Very Generous Donation!
February 23, 2006 --
Hey Folks,
The Clubbers have just received a very generous donation. A sponsor who wishes to be anonymous has donated Gatorade products. The donations should last us for the season. Some of the goodies include water coolers, water bottles and towels. Of course they threw in the Gatorade mix for our coolers. Thanks to our sponsor it is one less thing we have to buy. I want to wish our sponsor a very sincere thank you from the Clubbers organization.
Thank you!
Big Toe
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Final Payment Due!
February 19, 2006 - 11:00 PM --
Last payment due by February 28, 2006.
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SPIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 18, 2006 - 12:00 PM --
Hey Folks,
Spoke to Robert from Santos Sport Store and he is concerned that we only have 1/2 the team sized for spikes. Robert mentioned that some spikes he had to special order and he is worried that with all the other teams looking for spikes that we will have to wait even longer if we do not get in our order first. Parents please address this right-away. Robert is right and when I went to get Andy's spikes the other day there were two other teams asking for the same spikes we ordered. Obviously first come first serve, so that could have us waiting around for spikes to be re-stocked and that could take two weeks to 1 month. Please get your spikes NOW!
Thanks
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Cub v. Brewers game July 7th.!!!!!!!!!
February 15, 2006 - 10:00 PM --
Hey Folks,
Just a friendly reminder about the Cubs v. Brewers game. I ordered 30 tickets and as of right-now they are ALL claimed. If you want tickets for this game let me know ASAP! This next order will be the final order. So far I have listed families claiming tickets:
RAMIREZ-5 (PAID)
CONTRERAS-5 (PAID)
GANTA-0
IULIANO-3 (PAID)
JAVORKA-5 (PAID)
KOZIOL-3 (PAID)
RAMOS-3 (PAID)
ROMANDO-0
SILVA-5 (PAID)
STROCK-3 (PAID)
THELEN-0
VACI-3 (PAID)
Please pay for the claimed tickets ASAP (I have to pay my credit card bill)and for this one time only make check to "Ruben Ramirez".
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Ticket Pick-Up / Spike Pick-Up
February 16, 2006 - 05:00 PM --
Hi Parents,
Please pick-up fundraiser tickets before, during or after practice. I need a signature from a parent in order to give out tickets so please come pick up tickets on this date. Any questions pertaining to tickets ONLY call Lynn 773-586-6925. As of Feb. 9, spike pick-up at Santo's Sports Store is going on. Simply go to Santos tell them your name and your with the Chicago Clubbers. They then will fit you for spikes. If they have them in stock you can take them home with you. Make sure they cross your name out after you show them an ID (parents that is). Please take care of this soon, in case they have to special order.
Thanks,
Management
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Bogan Time Change
February 7, 2006 --
For now on practice at Bogan HS will be at 6:30 pm (NOT 6:45)......
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BIG TOE WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 6, 2006 - 06:00 PM --
Hey Folks,
It was not fixed! To prove it I will donate it back to the Clubbers, we need it. Thanks to everyone for your support..........
Big Toe
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Reserve your Rooms and Tickets!!!
February 6, 2006 - 05:00 PM --
Hey Folks,
I am having difficulty getting a count for the Cubs v. Brewers game, so instead of me calling in the order I will leave it up to everybody to call in their own request. Remember we are requesting tickets for the Friday night game July 7 at 7:05pm. Tickets are $20.00 and mention you are with the Chicago Clubbers. Ticket Availability is limited -CALL TODAY-. Tonight I will give every Clubber a packet which will contain; 1- Cubs flyer, 1- Hotel info and 1- Sponsor letter. Please read the info and act on it quickly. Time is our most precious commodity and I highly recommend to get this stuff out of the way so we can focus on a successful season.
Thanks,
Big Toe
773-480-5095
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Cheese Head Classic!!!!!!!!!
January 30, 2006 - 09:00 PM --
I received an e-mail regarding the Cheese Head Classic pertaining to the Chicago Cubs V. Milwaukee Brewers series. For those of you who are not aware the Cubs and Brewers will be playing against each other while we are participating in the Cheeshead Classic. The tournament people have set aside tickets to this series at County Stadium in Milwaukee for all tournament participants. Unfortunately, we have to order the tickets by this week. What I need the Clubbers to do is to call me ASAP and let me know whether or not you plan on attending this game. I was hoping that all the players and as many family members that want to attend will go to the Friday game which is July 7th and that way we can go as a team. The challenge will be to get an exact number of tickets for those interested by the end of the week. So, please let me know ASAP so I can forward this info to the tournament people. As far as I know, the cost of the tickets are $20. If this is not the correct cost, I will let everyone know otherwise. Thanks, and please call the house or e-mail me.
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We Have Summit Park!
January 27, 2006 - 07:00 AM --
Starting in April we will have Summit Park for all our practices and games. We have a permit for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, from 5pm-8pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9am-12pm. This does not mean we will be there every day available, this just means we have the permit to schedule games and practices for the dates and times. Sometime in February or March we the league will sit down and figure out our week schedule. Our home games will obviously be our Summit park times and dates. We may have some away games on Tuesday and Thursday, but I will try to have all our games on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Please remember to check the bulletin board and calendar for any changes! Oh, before I forget our tournaments that are paid and secured are, Cheesehead Classic, Naperville Firecracker Classic and Will County Fathers Day Classic(check out Calendar). Oh, and the Yorkville spring classic is our only tournament in April. That's 4 tournaments as mentioned. Now pending on our fundraiser we might be able to get into another tournament, but for now it's just the 4.....
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DO NOT FORGET!!!!!
January 19, 2006 - 05:00 PM --
EVERYBODY HAS THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Parent Meeting
January 12, 2006 - 06:00 PM --
Our meeting will take place at Linedrive Academy following our practice. Parents please bring a $150.00 check(please checks only)to the meeting. Topics to be discussed will be fundraising, uniforms, tournaments and sponsors. Please bring ideas and I would like to have all birth certificates in at this time. Parents if you have any questions or comments please call me. Thanks, Big Toe.
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Jan. 01, 2006
Happy New Year CLUBBERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I want to wish all CLUBBERS and their family a Happy and Safe New Year. The year 2006 will be the year of the CLUBBERS as predicted by the ancient Chinese calendar. This means all CLUBBERS must work hard and focus on a winning season, or else!
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Merry Christmas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 23, 2005 --
I would like to take the time to wish all Clubbers and family members a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!!! Our bat bags are on back order and I need everybodies T-shirt size asap to place the order. Please call me with your shirt size. I also need birth certificates from every player, please address this asap.
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NO PRACTICE!!!!!!!!!!!
There will be NO practice on the following dates, DEC 22,26,29,JAN 5,16. There WILL BE practice on JAN 9 and 12. Parents please try to make arrangements with Coach Ruben for the JAN. $150.00 fee (checks only please).
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December 13, 2005 --
Clubbers 2nd payment due by January 15th 2006($150.00) Parents we need sponsors; ask any family/friends if they own a business or work for a business if they are willing to sponsor our team. We will advertise our sponsors on our website and every game we play we will hang up our team banner along with our supporting sponsors. It is a common practice by many traveling teams to seek corporate/business sponsorship, so let's get some sponsors and help defray the cost of our uniforms/equipment..........
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December 12, 2005 - 06:45 PM --
Practice this Monday, bring your glove and league ball. We will be working on throwing drills and doing a lot of running. DO NOT forget your water bottles.
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