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Menifee Softball Team - Makes Nationals |
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New Menifee softball team, Lights Out, makes national tournament
By HOPE PIERSON
The Press-Enterprise
The 12-and-under girls fast pitch softball team Lights Out has only been together for six months, but it already earned the right to compete in the Triple Crown Sports nationals in July in Park City, Utah.
Lights Out qualified to play in the nationals by placing third in a recent tournament at the Oaks baseball fields on the Soboba reservation.
The team was started by Menifee resident Larry Chilson, head coach and manager, with assistance from Shirley Ruiz, also of Menifee.
Coaches and team members of the 12-and-under Lights Out include, Shawn Johnston, Eben Longfellow, Larry Chilson, Shirley Ruiz, Molly Paschall, Caila Lopez, Lexi Blevins, Emily Burnett, Karynne Johnston, Cami Burnett, Sheryl Burnett, Jazmin Albizures, Nichole Chilson, Susie Ruiz, Myranda Libunao, Jena Chilson.
"It was Larry's idea but I helped by approaching the parents," Ruiz said.
"We wanted to take our kids to the next level; we thought they were ready," Chilson said. "The girls on the team are from Menifee and played in the local league so everybody knows everybody."
Ruiz helped by doing research on insurance, playing locations and tournaments. Ruiz has a daughter, Susie, 10, on the team.
Chilson also has a daughter Nichole, 11, and niece Jena, 11, on the team.
"It's a ton of work but travel teams normally burn out and I wanted to be in charge to control that," Chilson said.
The team has five coaches, "more than most teams," Chilson said.
Players did not have to try/ out for the team because they were all known from the league they previously belonged to.
The team plays in what coach Chilson called a "friendly," a game played for about 1½ hours or seven innings. Chilson and Ruiz said the girls play against other teams but it is more of a practice game with the use of umpires.
The next tournament is the USSSA tour Spring Fling on April 26 and 27 on the Soboba reservation.
Volunteers and sponsors are needed for the team.
The cost to join is $140 that covers insurance, jerseys and equipment. Dues are $40 per month.
"We do a lot of fundraising to keep costs down and we try to get sponsors," Chilson said.
Information: 951-805-2324 or eteamz.com\lightsoutsocal.
Reach Hope Pierson at 951-375-3732
for this story and much more visit
http://www.pe.com/localnews/inland/stories/PE_News_Local_S_sspot04.371afd1.html |
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Little League Sign-ups, NOW |
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PLAYERS MUST BE 5 YEARS OF AGE BY APRIL 30, 2008 TO SIGN UP FOR THE SPRING 2008 SEASON. Please bring your child's birth certificate, proof of residency, and insurance information to sign-ups. Thank you.
2008 SPRING SEASON SIGN-UPS
Sat, Jan 12th,(Tryouts & Sign-ups)..............Wheat Field, Menifee
PLEASE GO TO MVLL Site FOR TIMES BY AGE FOR THE PLAYER'S CLINIC AND TRYOUTS!
Cost of Spring Ball Sign-ups:
December January
5 - 7 yrs old...... $ 100 $ 110
8 - 12 yrs old..... $ 110 $ 120
13 - 16 yrs old.... $ 120 $ 130
(Family Discount: First child is full price, each sibling thereafter will receive a $ 10 discount.)
Tentative Spring Dates
Oct. - Dec.....................................Spring Sign-ups
Jan. 5th.......................................Player's Clinic/Sign-ups
Jan. 12th......................................Tryouts (8-16 yr olds)
Jan. 13th......................................Tryouts (8-16 yr olds)
Jan. 19th......................................Makeup Tryouts / Rain
Jan. 20th......................................Tryouts (if rain on 12th/13th)
Jan. 31st......................................Hat Night (Tball, Farm, & A)
Feb. 1st.......................................Hat Night (AA, AAA, Mjr, Jr, & Sr)
Feb. 2nd.......................................Manager's Safety Clinic
Feb. 8th.......................................Team Mom Meeting
Feb. 23rd......................................Team Pictures (Storm Stadium)
Mar. 1st.......................................Opening Day (Wheat Field)GAMES BEGIN!
Apr. 19th......................................Storm Night at the Diamond
LEAGUE BOUNDARIES
If you live in the cities of Menifee or Sun City you are within our boundaries. Our boundaries also include portions of Winchester, Murrieta (Mapleton), and Quail Valley (east of Goetz Rd).
MVLL boundaries begin at the intersection of Goetz Rd and Ethanac Rd. They go east on Highway 74 to Winchester Rd (Hwy 79), turn south on Hwy 79/Winchester Rd to Scott Rd. Turn west on Scott Rd to Briggs Rd, go south on Briggs Rd to Keller, go west on Keller Rd to Wright Rd. Take Wright Rd north to Bundy Canyon Rd, take Bundy Canyon Rd at Railroad Canyon Rd, go north to Goetz Rd. Take Goetz Rd north to Ethanac Rd, which is the starting point.
Residence Requirements:
Per Little League Rules, players must reside with their parent or legal guardian within the league boundaries to play in the league. Proof of residency is required at the time of sign-ups. Out-of-area players may be allowed to play during regular season, but are ineligible for tournament play.
For questions, please leave a message on our hotline or email John Dreher by clicking on his name on the left hand column:
M.V.L.L. Hotline (951)679-2882
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Menifee NJB Proud Sponsors |
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PROUD SPONSORS of Menifee National Junior Basketball
| Susan Guinn Notary Public 949-294-4107 | Arco AM/PM 26925 Newport Rd. Menifee, CA 92584 951-679-2654 | Barrel Service Company 105 South Pacific Street San Marcos, CA 92069 760-744-2122 | | Canyon Lake Junior Women’s Club 23066-6 Canyon Lake Drive South Canyon Lake, CA 92587 951-244-5095 | Dan’s Pet Supply 27388 Sun City Blvd., Suite G Sun City, CA 92584 951-657-5111 | Richard G. Kennedy DDS, Inc. 28125 Bradley Rd., #210 Sun City, CA 92586 951-679-9355 | | Rancho California Soccer League P. O. Box 893681 Temecula, CA 92589 951-536-4601 | Remax Experience Janice Kraft 4044 California Oaks Rd. Murrieta, CA 92562 951-529-2089 | Shimoda Marketing, Inc. 7609 Plaza Ridge Court Fort Worth, TX 76179-3146 817-546-1681 | | Wildwood Mobile Villa 29747 Eagle Pt. Dr. Canyon Lake, CA 92587 951-672-0213 | | | www.njbmenifee.d4sportsclub.com |
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Menifee Pop Warner-Fire Donations |
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In this time of need for many of our neighboring families, Menifee Pop Warner and Tri-Lakes Sportswear - are teaming together to collect much needed items for the nearby victims of the Southern California Wildfires.
We will be collecting items such as:
Water, Canned Food, Clothing, Personal Hygiene Items So much is needed - all donations are welcome and much appreciated! Please come out and help us help each other! Predator Families - You are welcome to help us at any of these locations during the times indicated. Any assistance with containers, trucks, etc is appreciated!! ATTENTION:
Practice for the remainder of this week has been cancelled - 10/24/07 thru 10/26/07
All football games for this weekend - Saturday 10/27 have been cancelled.
Palomar Conference has also announced Cheer Competition Sunday 10/28 has been cancelled and a new date will be announced.
for this story and more visit
www.menifeefootball.com |
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Menifee NJB 2007-08 Season Info. |
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Menifee National Junior Basketball - 2007-2008
Games start Saturday October 27th - times and dates are subject to change Please note ... Sign-ups after September 17th, there are no guarantees of a uniform in time for the first game of the season. Please plan accordingly and register prior to September 17th.
www.menifeenjb.org Menifee NJB,
P.O. Box 2239,
Menifee CA 92584
(951)301-NJB1 (6521)
E-mail
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Softball league needs women 45 and older |
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Softball league needs women 45 and older A softball league for women 45 or older is looking for more players from the Inland area. A new season starts Wednesday and new participants may sign up at 6:30 p.m. at Wheatfield Park, 30627 Menifee Road, Menifee. The six-team league, which stresses recreation and is open to players of all abilities, formed in August and has games Wednesday nights Information: 951-506-6021. --Sean Nealon
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GIVE THE GIFT OF FUN! |
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Molten USA, the Official Soccer Ball Company of AYSO, believes that soccer is one of the best sports in the world and that it is important to share great things with others.
So in an effort to allow underprivileged children to experience the great sport of soccer, Molten USA is teaming up with AYSO to provide soccer balls to families during this holiday season. Through this Holiday Donation Program, your gift of a brand new soccer ball will replace rounded wads of trash and other bits and pieces for an underprivileged child who enjoys the sport of soccer as much as you! And with a matched donation from Molten USA, your gift will give two brand-new balls instead of just one! So share your love for the sport of soccer and show your generous spirit this holiday season by giving to others in need.
For information on Molten's Holiday Donation Program, please visit http://www.moltenusa.com/donation/ or DONATE NOW in any of the following ways...mail, fax, or phone:
MAIL: Fill out a donation form by visiting:
http://www.moltenusa.com/donation/DonationForm.pdf
and mail to:
Molten Holiday Donation Program
1170 Trademark Drive Suite 109
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FAX: Fill out the Holiday Donation Form and fax to 1-775-358-9407
TELEPHONE: Place your donation over the phone by calling us at
1-800-477-1994
Molten USA is excited to match your generous efforts and double the number of kids touched by this program! Thank you for your support! |
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Women pitch idea for senior softball |
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PLAYERS: The Menifee league would be the only one for females 45 and over in the Inland area.
10:00 PM PDT on Tuesday, August 1, 2006
The Press-Enterprise
To Play
Show up at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Wheatfield Park, 30627 Menifee Road, Menifee
Call Gayle Hatten, 951-506-6021
Bring a glove, $2 and water
No experience necessary
MENIFEE - Three hours of driving for 70 minutes of softball.
That's the sacrifice Gayle Hatten and four friends from southwestern Riverside County made for seven years to play in a senior women's softball league.
Sick of the drive to Westminster in Orange County, they want to form a league in Menifee.
Fifty women from 45 to 77 from Temecula to Joshua Tree to Banning have expressed interest. About 25 are showing up for Wednesday night scrimmages at Wheatfield Park in Menifee. Hatten hopes to attract 60 regulars so she can form a four-team recreational league.
The Menifee league would be the only one for 45-plus women in the Inland area, Hatten said.
Senior men's leagues exist in Menifee, Hemet and Palm Springs, said Frank Colmus, commissioner of the Hemet league. In 15 years with the league, Colmus said he only has received one or two calls from women asking about a women's senior league.
On Wednesday nights in Menifee, Hatten serves as organizer, coach, scorekeeper and umpire.
Before play starts, she sets up a table next to the field. Players fill out a card with their name, contact information and a list of medical conditions. Two dollars go into an envelope to help pay for lighting the field. Pieces of masking tape serve as nametags.
"Have you played before?" is a common question.
"Years ago" is a common answer.
One woman asked another about a pulled muscle from the previous week. A third woman wondered aloud if she could bend over far enough to put on her shoes.
The women said they play for the camaraderie, to stay active and love of the sport.
Menifee resident Mary Dyer, 71, is one of the women who made the weekly Westminster trips.
Dyer, a member of the Brooklyn Red Devils roller derby team in the 1950s, played softball in high school and picked it up again when she was 65.
"I refuse to let myself get old," she said.
Cindy Carrillo, a 45-year-old Winchester resident, came out to play for the first time after her friend and co-worker at the Temecula Unified School District, Nan DeFelice, 61, told her about the league.
Carrillo had not played softball since elementary school.
As she sat in the dugout, her sons, sons, Joseph, 16, and Jesse, 13, sat behind her on their skateboards.
When asked why they came out, Jesse said, "Because we had nothing else to do."
Carrillo quickly corrected him.
"No, you came to cheer on your mother," she said. "Actually, they came to see if I could play baseball."
Beverly Farris, a 56-year-old Menifee resident, also was there for the first time and also had family watching. They included her husband, a son and daughter and two grandchildren.
Farris, who walks, plays tennis and volleyball, sees softball as another way to stay active.
Inspired by Farris, her husband, Sylvester, 60, plans on joining the men's softball league in Menifee. He used to play every weekend.
"I think she's gonna do better," he said. "I gotta give her a little training."
Maureen Petroff, 59, and Sheila Morris, 66, have been making the four hour roundtrip drive between Joshua Tree and Menifee to say active and because of the friendships they have developed.
Plus, Petroff added, "I'm not willing to sit in a rocking chair yet."
Reach Sean Nealon at 951-375-3730 or
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