Spring Back Catching Clinic

District 4/NVGSA is pleased to announce:
"Thou Shall Not Steal"
A Catching Clinic with
International Softball Federation Hall of Famer,
Lesley Monk.

When: Feb 28
Where: Sutherland Old Gym, 1860 Sutherland Ave North Vancouver
Times: U-13 3:30-5:30 pm
U19 5:30-7:30 pm
Clinician : Lesley Monk
Cost: $25:00 - PreRegistration required
Running shoes. (no cleats in the gym) Catching gear, Water, Comfortable clothes,

Among other things, clinic will show:

* * The 3 stances all catchers need to know
* * Blocking pitches to prevent passed balls
* * Proper handling of balls that do get past the catcher
* * Proper footwork and arm positioning when throwing
* * Fielding bunts and pop ups
* * How and where to stand for balls thrown to home plate


LESLEY MONK CLINICIAN
Lesley was inducted into the Softball New Zealand Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2003, she was honoured to be inducted to the International Softball Federation Hall of Fame. She played in five ISF world championships, with her team finishing in the top three at four of them. A catcher, she hit .333 in two of those five events, and played a combined total of 44 games. Her international playing career spanned 1977-95, and also saw her play in 85 more games over 16 other appearances. A true sign of a Hall of Fame calibre career, her highest batting average actually came in her last international event, hitting .467 at the Olympic qualifier in 1995.

For more information contact Georgina Powell @ gppollock@telus.net

Catchers Creed

Although the outsider might think that it is the pitcher who is the most important player, in reality it is the Back Catcher who calls the shots, from telling the pitcher what to throw, to calling out encouragement to her team.

Catchers Creed:

1. Understanding that as a catcher I must accept my role as the leader of my team.
2. I hold myself to the 12 points of the Catchers Creed while training or playing.
3. I will be suited up, stretched, and ready to go 15 minutes before the team is expected to arrive for training or a game.
4. My equipment will always be clean. I will never drag dirt or mud into any indoor training facility.
5. My shirt will always be tucked in, whether in a game or at practice.
6. I will NEVER be heard saying anything disrespectful towards a team mate, opponent, coach, or umpire.
7. I will never use foul language, and will hold my team mates to this same standard.
8. I will always complete every drill to its fullest.
9. I will always be encouraging to my team mates regardless of whether they play well or not.
10. I will never allow my team to leave a dugout after a game until all trash has been picked up, even if it was there when we got there.
11. I will lead my team out onto the field every time we take the field.
12. I will thank my parents for the opportunity to play organized sports, acknowledging the many sacrifices they make to allow me to play.