OWATONNA BASEBALL - ISSUE 16 OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL OHS (Grades 9-12) will begin their season on Monday, March 17th at OJHS with a start time of 3:15 PM. In addition, all pitchers and catchers (Grades 9-12) will begin morning practice(s) on Tuesday, March 18 at OJHS with a start time of 6:00 am. Varsity will return a total of 16 letter winners from 2013 that will look to compete for a Big 9 Championship and the opportunity to play for a MN State Championship at Target Field. 2013 Co - Big 9 Champions - Faribault and Winona. 2013 Section 1AAA Champion - Rochester Mayo. MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE AND BIG 9 NEWS Double elimination during the section tournament was reinstated in 2013. This will stay in effect for 2014. There is discussion on adding a 4th class to MN high school baseball and softball in 2015. This could be approved soon. There are currently 2 classes for hockey, 3 classes for wrestling, 4 classes for basketball, and 7 classes for football. In 2015, the Big 9 conference has added Red Wing and Northfield to the conference. For baseball, the conference will be split into two divisions based geographically. Divisional teams will play each other twice and out of division teams will play each other once. This will open 4 non-conference games. The official playoff roster for varsity baseball will also increase to 20 players per team. In the past, it has been set at 18 players and 4 coaches. OWATONNA YOUTH BASEBALL - COACHING CLINIC WHO: LITTLE LEAGUE AND MINOR LEAGUE COACHES WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH AT 5:30 PM WHERE: DARTTS PARK THE FUTURE VFW Baseball - 15 players turned out a record of 18-13 and a 3rd place finish in District 1. They finished 2-2 in the Battle of Omaha during the College World Series. District 1 Champion - Northfield Legion Baseball - 18 players turned out a record of 16-14 and a 2nd place finish in District 1. They finished 2-3 in the Gopher Classic. District 1 Champion - Rochester John Marshall. SUPPORT OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL WATER SOFTNER SALT SALE PRE-SALE BEGINS NOW! CONTACT COACH TATE CUMMINS FOR SALES EMAIL: OWATONNABASEBALL@LIVE.COM DELIVERY WILL OCCUR ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5
PITCHING CAMP AT DARTT S PARK - SUMMER OF 2014 PLAYERS THAT ARE ENTERING 4TH AND 5TH GRADE, JUNE 10 AND 11 NAME: UPCOMING GRADE: THROWS: R OR L PARENT NAME: CELL PHONE: T SHIRT SIZE (YOUTH): S M L XL COST: $25.00 This two-day camp will be held at Dartt s Park from 9:00-11:00 am on June 10 and 11. This camp is recommended for players that are interested in improving their pitching this summer. We will cover it all! Instructed by OHS Head Coach - Tate Cummins and OHS Pitching Coach - Brian Price. The registration deadline for this camp is Friday, May 30 SEND THIS FORM TO: HUSKIES BULLPEN CLUB / PO BOX 96 / OWATONNA, MN 55060 TEAM VELOCITY CAMP - FALL OF 2014 An initiative to improve arm strength, accuracy, and durability. This four week camp will provide a step by step approach to improve your throwing mechanics. Team Velocity is open to athletes in grades 4-9. We cover general baseball skill sets on a nightly basis as well. Team Velocity will meet Mondays and Wednesdays beginning September 15 and ending on October 8 (4 weeks) from 6:00-7:00 pm at Dartt s Park. (Deadline is August 28). Cost = $40.00 with a camp t-shirt. The camp flyer will be distributed at a later date this upcoming summer. The Huskies Bullpen Club will once again run a Fall Baseball League for athletes 11-15 years of age. The focus of the league is to allow players to further their baseball experience and background. We are continuing this experience as a wood bat league. Each team will be provided with three wood bats. The dates for the 2014 Fall Ball League will be the weekends of: August 9th & 23rd and September 6th & 13th. FALL BASEBALL LEAGUE - 2014 The weekend of September 20th will be used for makeup games. Stay tuned for signup dates and league information. John Nelson can be contacted at (507) 469-4200 for questions. HOME TOURNAMENTS - 2014 We hope your experience in 2013 was successful and full of memorable moments. We have been very fortunate to have tremendous field crews (Owatonna Park and Recreation), concession stand workers (parents) that volunteer their time and energy, and generous support from local businesses. With that said, another year is upon us. Here are the tournaments scheduled for 2014. These are all hosted by Owatonna. May 30 - June 1 June 6-8 June 13-15 June 20-22 June 27-29 11A and 13A 12A, 14/15A 12AA and 15AA 13AA and 14AA 14/15A Our success continues to hinge on the volunteer efforts of parents and community members of Owatonna. We are hoping that you join us in 2014 for another year of youth baseball in Owatonna. Thank you from the Huskies Bullpen Club! Brandon Wolf is your tournament director and can be contacted at (218) 280-1218 for questions.
OWATONNA BASEBALL ACADEMY ACADEMY TIMES U11 Blue -Tuesday 10:00-11:15 AM U11 Silver - Tuesday 11:15-12:30 PM U12A - Thursday 10:00-11:15 AM U12 SC - Thursday 11:15-12:30 PM U12AA - Thursday 1:00-2:15 PM U13A - Wednesday 10:00-11:15 AM U13AA - Wednesday 11:15-12:30 PM One of the premier youth baseball programs in Southern Minnesota will once again be held this upcoming summer. The Owatonna Baseball Academy will begin Tuesday, June 10th at 10:00 am for all players from the U11, U12, and U13 levels. The cost has been included in your registration fee. Each session will last 75 minutes. The goal of the academy is to increase skill level, develop leadership skills, and simply - create a dynamic baseball atmosphere in Owatonna that all players can enjoy. We will cover a variety of topics including: hitting drill work, pitching mechanics, base running strategies, and defensive drill work. All practice plans will be written by Coach Cummins and instructed by OHS alumni and current OHS Baseball players. Please note that arm care will always be a top priority. We will communicate daily with each player to understand when they last pitched and when their next outing is scheduled. We will also have light practice sessions on game days to conserve energy and effort for the evening game. All practices will be at beautiful Dartt s Park in Owatonna. Players are asked to supply their own equipment and nourishment(s). This academy has been supported by the Huskies Bullpen Club and the Minnesota Twins the past 6 years. OWATONNA HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL GOLF TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH - SHOTGUN START AT 11:00 AM BROOKTREE GOLF COURSE 2ND ANNUAL EVENT (OHS FB - HOMECOMING WEEKEND) HELD FOR ALUMNI AND BASEBALL SUPPORTERS 4 PERSON BEST SHOT $75.00/PERSON SECTION 1AAA PICKS 1. Rochester Mayo 2. Rochester Century 3. Rochester John Marshall 4. Red Wing 5. Northfield BIG 9 PICKS 1. Rochester Mayo 2. Rochester John Marshall 3. Mankato West 4. Rochester Century
LITTLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION - 2014 OWATONNA FEES LITTLE LEAGUE LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 2ND AND 3RD $55 4TH AND 5TH $75 U11 TRAVELING $120 Registration for 2014 season opens on Saturday, March 1 from 7:00-10:00 am at THE SENIOR PLACE located at 502 Dunnell Drive in the West Hills Complex (SW of the Owatonna Parks and Recreation office). Late registrations can be taken to Owatonna Park and Recreation. Level 1 (Current 2nd and 3rd graders) Pitching machine league with emphasis on participation and development of fundamental baseball skills. All participants receive a full uniform (pants, socks, belt, and jersey) with a Major League Baseball hat. Cost: $55 payable to Huskies Bullpen Club at registration ($65 after March 11) Evaluations: April 12 at OJHS. 2nd Grade: 9:15 am / 3rd Grade: 10:45 am Kick off/meet your coach: May 27 at Four Seasons Practice/Games: Monday and Wednesday starting in early June Level 2 (Current 4th and 5th graders) Player pitch leagues intended to continue the development of fundamentals and the skills of game. All 4th grade participants receive a full uniform (pants, socks, belt, and jersey) with major league team hat. All participants in 5th grade will receive a full uniform (2 Dry Fit Jerseys, pants, socks, belt) with an Owatonna Minor League hat. Cost: $75 payable to Huskies Bullpen Club at registration ($85 after March 11) Evaluations: April 12 at OJHS. 4th grade: 12:30 pm / 5th grade: 1:45 PM Kick off/meet your coach: May 27 at Four Seasons Practice/Games: Tuesday and Thursday starting in late May L L COMPARISON Chaska $110 Northfield $56 Rochester $90 U11 Tournament Team(s) In addition to playing in the Little League, 5th graders that meet age qualification (must not reach age 12 before May 1) may register for U11 travel team(s). Players will be divided up into even teams that will compete in 3 tournaments and possible state tournament as well. The number of U11 teams will be determined based on the number of registered players. The goal of U11 is to introduce a travel and tournament baseball experience for 5th grade players in addition to the in-house Little League. U11 Registration: $120 per player payable to the Huskies Bullpen Club at registration ($130 after March 11). This fee includes the Owatonna Baseball Academy.
MINOR LEAGUE REGISTRATION - 2014 OWATONNA FEES MINOR LEAGUE MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL U12 - U15 Registration for 2014 season opens on March 1 from 7:00-10:00 AM at The $300 Senior Place located at 502 Dunnel Drive in the West Hill Complex. (SW of the Owatonna Parks and Recreation office). Late registrations are not guaranteed placement and will be charged a late fee if accepted. Late registrations can be taken to P & R. Cost: $300 FOR U12 - U15 Kick off/meet your coach: Sunday, May 4 at 5:00 p.m. Form can be found online. Practice/Games: TBD BEGINNING IN MAY Evaluations: Saturday, April 5 at Owatonna Junior High School - U12 from 9:00-11:00 am - U13 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 pm - U14 from 1:00-3:00 pm - U15 will be determined during the high school season All evaluations will occur at the Owatonna Junior High School. They will be followed by a team selection meeting. Parent meetings for all ages and teams will be held the first week of May to officially kick off the Minor League season. U15 COMPARISON Rochester $350 Northfield $325 Apple Valley $350 We will be participating in Metro Baseball and the South Central League. All teams will also compete in home and away tournaments throughout the summer months. Remember to check the website for additional information! CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM 2013 (SCOREBOARDS) Dartts Park Willow Creek Jaycee Park THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SPONSORS! Hy Vee - Federated Insurance - Bremer Bank - Prairie Ridge Orthodontics - Huskies Bullpen Club Owatonna Parks and Recreation - Owatonna Public Schools - Zappa Agency - Owatonna Foundation
NOTES FROM THE ABCA NATIONAL COACHES CONVENTION Never show up your teammates on or off the field. This is a violation of trust and will earn you a trip to the principal s office in a hurry. Tony La Russa, St. Louis Hall of Fame Manager Compete against your opponent, not yourself. The game has to be played with a Me vs. You and not a Me vs. Me mentality. You must be able to control the mental side of competition. Never doubt yourself. John Savage, UCLA Head Baseball Coach - 2013 NCAA National Champions Adversity is going to strike. What are you going to do when it does? Players must have a mental strategy that will help them battle one pitch at a time. Ken Ravizza, PH.D., Sport Psychology Consultant - California State University, Fullerton and Anaheim Angels. There are three things I ask from my pitching staff. 1) Throw strikes. 2) Throw low strikes. And, 3) Throw low strikes that are thrown in and out of the plate. Dave Serrano - Head Baseball Coach - University of Tennessee FOLLOW US ON TWITTER OHS THROWING VIDEO OTownBaseball SCAN HERE - YOUTUBE VIDEO OPEN GYM SCHEDULE FOR 2014 OWATONNA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONAL MINOR LEAGUE GYM Wednesday, January 8 from 7:00-10:00 pm TIMES IN MARCH AT OJHS Wednesday, January 15 from 7:00-10:00 pm Wednesday, January 22 from 8:00-10:00 pm Sunday, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 - Minor league from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 29 from 7:00-10:00 pm Wednesday, February 5 from 8:00-10:00 pm Wednesday, February 12 from 7:00-10:00 pm Wednesday, February 19 from 8:00-10:00 pm Wednesday, February 26 from 7:00-10:00 pm Wednesday, March 5 from 8:00-10:00 pm Wednesday, March 12 from 7:00-10:00 pm ***Every Tuesday and Thursday beginning February 4 - March 13 from 7:30-7:55 AM at the Owatonna High School. OWATONNA BASEBALL SUPPORTS MULTI - SPORT ATHLETES & BELIEVES IN, OFF-SEASON & IN-SEASON WEIGHT TRAINING
January - March Open Gym at OJHS on Wednesdays nights Open Gym at Owatonna High School on Tuesday and Thursday. C Feb. 9 - March 2 Winter baseball camps at OJHS (Sunday Nights) March 1 March 10 Minor League registration (Senior Place) from 7-10 AM Little League registration (Senior Place) from 7-10 AM OHS Baseball parent/player meeting at OHS (6:00 PM) A March 17 March 18 March 17 March 31 OHS Practice Begins at 3:15 PM (OJHS). All Grades. OHS pitchers and catchers at 6:00 AM (OJHS). All grades. Kids 1st player/parent meeting at OJHS (6:30 PM) Kids 1st practice begins L April 5 April 10 April 12 Salt delivery beginning at 8:00 AM Minor League evaluations at OJHS OHS season opener at Albert Lea Little League evaluations at OJHS E May 4 May 7 May 5 Torey s Brunch for Owatonna Baseball Youth Baseball Coaching Clinic at Dartt s Park - 5:30 PM U12, U13, U14, and U15 Metro Leagues begin respectfully N May 17 May 24 May 26 Senior Parents Day vs. Faribault at 12:00 PM (Dartt s Park) Section 1AAA Playoffs begin All South Central Leagues Begin D May 27 June 10 June 10-11 July 30 - Aug 3 Little League kickoff at the Four Seasons Owatonna Baseball Academy Begins Pitching Academy (10-11 Year Olds Only) The August Classic begins for Minor League A August 9 September 15 October 4 Fall baseball begins Team Velocity Baseball Camp Golf Tournament - Brooktree Golf Course R
THANK YOU TO OUR 2013 SPONSORS! A big thanks to our sponsors that make Owatonna Baseball such a success. The funds raised lower participation fees, which increases the number of athletes playing the great game of Baseball. There is no question, this support makes Owatonna among the best communities in MN to raise and develop athletes. Thank you, Huskies Bullpen Club HY-VEE TACO JOHNS (2) VIRACON RITTER INSURANCE HOMETOWN CREDIT UNION (2) BOSCH KING ORTHODONTICS (2) WELLS FARGO FAME AWARDS CASHWISE PRAIRIE RIDGE ORTHODONTICS SNAP FITNESS CONNIE KNUTSON ERA PIEPHO ROOFING KATO ROOFING OWATONNA GUN CLUB GOPHER SPORTS (2) R&K ELECTRIC OWATONNA METAL RECYCLING LIMBERG PRODUCTIONS SNAP FITNESS OWATONNA METAL RECYCLING COLE S ELECTRIC (2) DP PORTRAITS CUMBERLANDS ZAPPA INSURANCE TRI-M GRAPHICS BREMER BANK US BANK WALSER LEGACY SIGNS (2) = LITTLE LEAGUE AND MINOR LEAGUE SPONSOR Huskies Bullpen Club PO Box 96 Owatonna, MN 55060 Trenz Pruca 4321 First Street Anytown, State ZIP