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Coach and Manager Training is coming to the Western Regional Center Saturday, January 27th 2007. Participate in an exciting, hands-on weekend training session with Al and Al, internationally recognized instructors and authors of the Little League Education Program for Managers and Coaches. Their instruction is targeted at coaches in baseball and softball working with players ages 5-14. Come on your own or include other coaches from your league to enjoy this special training weekend. The Coach and Manager training resources will be available at the Center. For clinic registration details contact the Regional Center by phone: 1 909 887 6444 or by email: westregion@littleleague.org or click on this link: http://www.littleleague.org/clinics/alandal/WestFlierRegister07.pdf To learn more about the Little League Coach and Manager Education training resources, al and Al and to see if there is a District Hosted Coaching clinic near you go to www.alandalbaseball.com. To see if there is a District-Hosted Coaching Clinic near you go to www.alandalbaseball.com and click on the "Clinics" button. “To date thousands of leagues and over 1 million coaches, managers, players and their parents have taken advantage of the education program.” Little League International P.O. Box 3485 539 US Route 15 Hwy Williamsport, PA 17701-0485 Phone: 570-326-1921 Fax: 570-326-1074

UPDATE - FSN West (Adelphia channel 32 or 254) plans to provide news coverage, this Friday, January 26, of Manhattan Beach Little League’s recent charitable contribution of sports equipment to the New Orleans Recreation Department to help the city restore its youth baseball programs. The report is scheduled to air as part of FSN West’s 7 p.m. PST “Laker Pregame Show” immediately prior to the Lakers game against the Charlotte Bobcats. Manhattan Beach Little League today joined Fox Sports Networks to provide the New Orleans Recreation Department a substantial charitable contribution of baseball and softball bats, balls, gloves, helmets, catcher’s gear and Fox Sports merchandise. MBLL’s contribution stems from an earlier partnership between Fox and the New Orleans Recreation Department. In September, Fox produced its popular series "Best Damn Sports Show Period" live from New Orleans to mark the NFL’s New Orleans Saints’ return to the Louisiana Super Dome for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. "Best Damn Sports Show" also held a local Best Damn Sports Clinic to mark the occasion, bringing together top sports personalities to teach local children sports skills and help generate charitable donations to restore local youth sports facilities. The clinic was attended by top sports personalities including Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant, former USC standout and now-Saints star running back Reggie Bush, Saints Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Brees and "BDSSP" host and former NBA titleholder John Salley, among several others. More than 150 local children enjoyed one-on-one interaction with the NBA and NFL stars, and the clinic helped enable the New Orleans Recreation Department to restore youth baseball and football programs back into the region. Today’s MBLL contribution, orchestrated by MBLL President Mark Pavone and the MBLL Board, will continue to support the New Orleans Recreation Department’s efforts to restore baseball and softball programs back into the local community, and also provide hundreds of local children with access to sports equipment. "There’s nothing more timeless or more precious to any community than kids playing baseball and softball," said MBLL President Pavone. "We’re fortunate in Manhattan Beach to play in one of the absolute top Little League organizations with some of the best facilities and equipment anywhere. We appreciate Fox having identified this need and specific program to us and we’re very privileged to do anything we can to lend some assistance." "New Orleans may be less in the news, but out of sight cannot mean out of mind," said Randy Freer, Chief Operating Officer at Fox Sports Networks. "Our experience in New Orleans with the Best Damn Sports Clinic was good for everyone involved, and so we are happy to assist Manhattan Beach Little League in helping that region continue to recover."

Thank you again for registering your player with Manhattan Beach Little League. Since your player is new to MBLL (regardless of whether the player has older MBLL siblings), we need to see a government-issued proof of date of birth (birth certificate, passport, not baptism certificate) and 3 items of proof of residence (e.g. drivers license, utility bills). Yes, 3 items for proof of residence seems like overkill, but that is the Little League requirement. If your player qualifies by attending an MB school, please bring some proof of attendance. We will be at Premier Snack Stand at the end of Herin south of Marine Ave. on January 6 from 9 am to noon. Please bring your proof of DOB and Residence or School with you.

Date: Saturday, January 6th and 13th Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon Place: Begg North Field Only two types of players need to attend. 1) Players who did not participate in the 2006 Spring season. Note that participation in the Fall or Summer programs doesn't exempt a new player from the evaluation. New T-Ball and California players don't need to attend the tryout/evaluation. 2) Players who would like to "play-up" into a higher league. Players who registered for a league higher than their age, will receive an email informing them of a need to tryout. Players only need to attend one of the try-out/evaluation dates. The tryout/evaluation will last between 30 and 45 minutes. Please arrive at the times below dependent on your child's age. Age 8-10 (Coast/International): 9am 10:30am Age 11 -12 (International and Majors): 10:30am to Noon. If you have questions, please contact Mark Macdonald at mbmacs@msn.com.

Date: Sunday, January 7th & 14th Time: Noon to 2:00 p.m. Place: Pacific Center Field (17th and Poinsettia in M.B.) Players should bring their glove, and if you have them, your bat and helmet. Please read this handout and review the league descriptions and information regarding the tryouts if you are not sure if your daughter should attend the tryouts. If you have any questions regarding MLL softball or the tryouts for softball, please contact: Bill von Behren MLL Vice President Softball Division bvbatbeach@aol.com.