As we are getting ready for the 2010 Baseball and Softball season at North Kitsap Little League we are looking for those that would like to Umpire.  We find that we have fewer Umpires every year. So we ask for your help. In a league the size of North Kitsap Little League it would seem that we could find more than the four or five parents that are willing to help Umpire. We have training clinics with some of the best Umpires in the area many of them Umpire High school and College games. Our next clinic dates are March 17th and 19th at Snider  park 7pm to 9pm we will cover rules. Then on March 27th at North Kitsap High School in the commons we will have a mechanics clinic, this clinic will last for most of the day the league will supply a pizza lunch for those that attend.

North Kitsap Little League recently received permission to expand its southern border.  This will give us the ability to offer the Little League program in areas of Kitsap County that have never had a Little League program.  In the future, if there is enough interest in the new areas this added area may become a league of its own.

So what was added you ask?  The southern boundary of North Kitsap National now extends down Dyes Inlet, around Manette and back to Keyport thus picking up the east side of Silverdale, Tracyton, and East Bremerton.  The area west of Dyes Inlet is within the boundary of West Central Little League.

The new area offers new options for those families living in these communittees.  In particular, we are hoping to fill a void in the 16 to 18 year old baseball age bracket.  This is our Big League program which has been quite successful and is the division that District Two is hosting the Western Regional tournament for this July.

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When: Tuesdays, beginning December 16, 2008 – February 24^th, 2009 (every Tuesday 6:30-8p except December 30^th). 10 week training session.

Who: Age group 10-12 (Prior All Star playing experience recommended)

Cost: $215/player

Registration: Call The Zone front desk at 360-697-9663, or in person at The Zone, mention PROMO CODE: NKLL to receive $10 off your registration

What: The Zone is offering an Advanced Baseball Training program to prepare "all star" caliber players for their best season ever. This program is designed to help every athlete maximize their playing potential by utilizing all the skills (mental and physical) necessary to become a better hitter, pitcher and fielder. *Max capacity – 30 kids

Lead Instructor: Bainbridge Island High School Coach and former NCAA Pitcher/Outfielder Jayson Gore. 8:1 athlete to instructor ratio.

Curriculum

Pitching: Topics covered through instruction and drills include approach, throwing, balance, body control, stride, release point and follow through.

Hitting: Players will learn the finer points of hitting using practice drills covering balance, stance, approach, point of contact and follow through.

Fielding: Learn the proper mechanics of the fielding stance, footwork, balance and the importance of using 2 hands, along with proper throwing techniques.