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ClinicsWho can attend? Any player registered (or who plans to register) in the VWMSA, subject to availability. In the case of the pitching and hitting clinics, spaces are limited, so register early. The following clinics are offered on an irregular but typically recurring annual schedule: Clinics are also open to out of district players on a space available situation.
REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2011 & WINTER 2012 PITCHING AND HITTING CLINICS IS NOW OPEN - CONTACT to REGISTERMONDAY PITCHING SESSIONS, Beginner, Intermediate - 6 - 7 PM, Mites, Squirts / 7 - 8 Squirts Pee Wee / 8 - 9 More Advanced Pee Wee Bantam Midget - September - March, approx 20 sessions $250
THURSDAY PITCHING SESSION, Intermediate, Advanced - 8 - 9 pm September - March, approx 20 sessions $285 SATURDAY HITTING SESSIONS, All levels 8 - 9 am / 9 - 10 am September - December - $165 SATURDAY CATCHING SESSIONS, 2001, 2000, 1999 - 1 to 2 pm / (1998, 1997, 1996+) - 2 to 3 pm approx 10 sessions, September through November - $150 SOLD OUT! SATURDAY HITTING AND SKILLS WINTER SESSION, All levels 11 am - 12 noon GEARED TO MITES AND SQUIRTS. Starts January 7 ends March 17 - 9 sessions - JERICHO GYM $175 / Gary Kingman & Erin Gee Fall & Winter Off SeasonIn the off-season, the VWMSA offers introductory and intermediate & advanced pitching clinics for players interested in developing their windmill pitching skills. Windmill style pitching is a complicated skill which requires considerable time and effort to develop, and which can not be developed without proper coaching. We are fortunate to have clinicians available to us who have a proven record of developing top ranked pitchers from players in our association. Players interested in catching are encouraged to attend and catch for pitchers. The 2011 Fall Season pitching clinic starts Monday, September 19 Clinician: Monday & Thursday - Gary Kingman: Coach Kingman coached in the Wildcats "A" and "B" program for 15 years. In addition, he has instructed for 12 years at our introductory and advanced/intermediate pitching clinics. Clinician: - Monday - Vanessa Williams: Vanessa played her minor softball in Alberta. Her team made 3 appearances at the Canadian National Championships, and she was a member of Team Alberta for both The Western Canada and Canada Summer Games. After her minor career Vanessa went on to pitch at Furman University, NCAA Division 1 in South Carolina. Last year was her first year with the Wildcats Program as an assistant coach with the 1999 Wildcats. Registration for the pitching clinics is by e-mailing gary.kingman@yahoo.ca. The cost of the introductory pitching clinic (beginner / intermediate) on Monday evenings is $250 at Carnarvon School Gym - 2 sessions 6 - 7 / 7 - 8 / 8 - 9 p. m. The Thursday intermediate/advanced clinic is $285.00 on Thursday evening at Jericho Centre gym from 8 - 9 p. m. The clinics are about 20 weekly one hour sessions, between September and March. VWMSA Batting ClinicsThe VWMSA will offer a fall hitting clinic Saturday mornings - 10 sessions 8 - 9 am and 9 - 10 am
Stating date Saturday October 2 at the Jericho Hill Centre & Gym, 4196 West 4the Ave. - Cost $165.00
Clinicians - Gary Kingman - Head Coach VWMSA, Gary has 30 years of Fast Pitch Softball coaching experience.
Erin Gee - Simon Fraser, Team Canada - Erin played her minor ball with the 1984 Burnaby Oakeys and has been both a Provincial Champion and National Champion. Erin graduated from SFU and played for the SFU softball team and has had experience with the Canadian Team National Program.
VWMSA Catcher's ClinicsWe are offering a 10 week Hitting Clinic this fall. The Clinic will be Saturday's from 1 - 2 pm (2001, 2000, 1999) 2 - 3 pm (1998, 1997, 1996+). Starting date will be Saturday, September 24 and will run until Saturday, November 26 at The Midnight Cheer Facility, 1634 75th Ave. W - bottom of Barnard St. - Cost $150 Clinician - Becky Hartley - Becky played her minoe ball with 85 Islanders in Richmond. She attended SFU and played 4 seasons for the SFU Clans Softball Team. Becky spent the last 2 seasons at SFU also playing with our Canadian National Woman's Softball Team. She spent 2008 in Spain playing for Antorcha Women's Softball Team. Becky is currently with the UBC Women's Softball Team as an Assistant Coach and is now a member of Canada's Womenn's National Baseball Team. NCCP Coaching Clinics / (New) Competition 1 and 2 - See Softball BC web site for more informationIn 2012, VWMSA will offer Competition 1 clinics. These are the most comprehensive coaching clinics available for the sport of softball. The MMM Corporation, in conjunction with Sport Canada, administers this program to develop coaches in various sports, including fastpitch softball. The program is broken down into levels. Levels 1 through 3 are typically considered to be for the amateur level of sports, and levels 4 and 5 for more advanced levels. Each level includes theory, practical and technical components. The theory component is not sport specific, but is designed to give coaches general information and instruction relevant to all sports. The technical component is sport specific, where coaches learn how to instruct players on various skills and techniques, whereas the practical level is gained through experience coaching. The theory and technical components are typically taught over a weekend, with about 16 hours of instruction for each component. Home study courses are available for the theory levels. NCCP clinics are available at various times and locations around the lower mainland. Information about available upcoming clinics is available on the Softball BC web site. The VWMSA requires coaches to enroll in the NCCP program, and to qualify at the following levels, to coach the level indicated:
Registration for the NCCP coaching clinics is by contacting the person/organization hosting the clinic. The Association will reimburse coaches for the costs of attendance at NCCP clinics. Simon Fraser University ClinicsSFU is making clinics available The clinics include Offensive/Defensive, Catching and pitching sessions. Clinics are designed for Coaches and Players and will vary from basic to advanced focusing on specific age groups. Instruction will be by SFU's excellent coaching staff, with SFU Clan varsity athletes. Register by phone at 778 782-3454 for dates and cost. For SIMON FRASER camps click here Summer Camps at SFU contact Carolyn at carolnb@sfu.ca Softball City Spring Training CampIn conjunction with the Canada Cup in early July (Boys & Girls aged 8-12) Check the Canada Cup web site for details Gary Kingman's Summer Softball CampThis is a 4 day skills development camp held in August designed for Mite, Squirt and Pee Wee players of all abilities - Contact Gary Kingman.
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