Author: drue

I would like to comment on the issue of installing lights at the new Carver fields. As a coordinator of our fields, we have had MANY times where having lights would have either saved games being postponed or not being able to be played for various reasons.

Carver is growing. Our field requirements are growing. Tuesday and Thursday nights all the fields are double booked and games have to be shortened so we can get the games in. And that is when we have the most sun light.

I did read the article in the Chaska paper regarding lights in surrounding communities and who had or doesn’t have lights. It did say that Victoria did not have any lights. That would be incorrect. I do use 2 of their fields THAT DO HAVE LIGHTS for our Monday and Wednesday night games.

This year for our Year End Softball tournament we had to reschedule 2 games because of darkness and not having lights. Carver fields were part of that mix.

Please reconsider putting lights in now versus the issues and costs that would occur at a later date. CARVER is growing and having these 2 fields with lights would make us one of the top communities on fields for Baseball and Softball and other sports that could use these fields. Some of the added Fall events that lights would be needed for are Fall Softball (which we could offer) youth football via the schools, La cross or soccer and other events that I am not aware of. The options are open but they do need lights in the fall.

I would like to Thank-you for hearing me (with special concerts for the CCYBSA programs for our youth of Carver and surrounding communities) and being able to express my concerns on this subject.

Jane Thon – CCYBSA Coordinator

Register at www.ccybsa.siplay.com before April 1st!

Hello Carver Softball Parents,

Please join the Carver Softball Association along with the other 3CV league communities for a PITCHING CLINIC for the girls who will be attending 4^th or 5^th grade in the coming school year.

This clinic will be led by a former collegiate softball pitcher with assistance from many of the current 3CV coaches. The clinic will focus on pitching mechanics and technique’s as well as getting the girls arms ready for the upcoming season.

• Dates/Times: 2/21, 2/28, and 3/13 from 3:00-4:00 PM
• Location: Victoria Elementary Gym
• Cost: $5 per girl per session (this is to cover the facility rental)
• Bring: A glove, tennis shoes and someone to catch for your girl

We would love to see all the girls attend these clinics whether they are a pitcher today, aspire to be one tomorrow or just to get back into Softball shape. The clinic(s) will help them develop their throwing form, strength and catching technique.

To register or for more questions, please contact Brian Boche from Chaska at [email protected]

This clinic is a joint effort by all of the 3CV communities and is being organized and staffed by your Carver coaches! Again, we really want to see our Carver Girls represent our community and be prepared for a successful 2016 season!

Thanks,

Carver Softball Coaches

The Carver Community Youth Baseball and Softball Association (CCYBSA) have a couple of positions that need to be fill . The descriptions are listed below.

Baseball Coordinator

The Carver Community Youth Baseball and Softball Association (CCYBSA) is looking for an energetic and organized person to serve as baseball coordinator this spring and summer.  This person will help organize the skills assessment for baseball that will take place in March.  Following the assessment, this person will help organize the teams for coach pitch, machine pitch, and the 5th and 6th grade team.  This person will coordinate with the Association Board on practice and field assignments for the 2016 season.  This person will plan and hold a short meeting for coach volunteers for baseball.  This person will also attend the Crow River League coaches meeting in early May as the association representative to plan baseball games with the other teams we play for machine/kid pitch and the 5th and 6th grade team. This person coordinates with the association board and equipment coordinator for equipment needs, This person will also coordinate with the uniform coordinator and coaches for uniforms and end of the year celebrations.  This person will also send emails out as needed to communicate with parents and coaches before and during the season.  The past year’s coordinator, Mike Rafferty, will still be involved as t-ball coordinator and will help train in the person that agrees to serve as the baseball coordinator.  You will also be part of our board and attend our meetings.

The baseball coordinator will receive a stipend/payment after the season for serving as coordinator.

This is a great way to help your community and ensure that the kids have a fun summer.

Equipment Coordinator

The Carver Community Youth Baseball and Softball Association (CCYBSA) is looking for an energetic and organized person to serve as the equipment coordinator for this spring and summer. This person will help inventory the equipment for the tball, baseball, and softball teams. This person will work with the Association Board and coordinators to place orders for any equipment that needs to be replaced.  This person will help prepare equipment bags before the season for the tball, baseball, and softball teams.  This person will monitor the equipment needs during the season to determine if additional baseballs, softballs, or other equipment need to be refilled.

This is a great way to help your community and ensure that the kids have a fun summer.

Thank-you in advance for considering these as many hands makes our organization run smoothly.

CCYBSA Board Members