Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players. Challenger games can be played as tee ball games, coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three.

In 2012, Eastlake Little League has announced they will be launching their own Challenger Division.

Amy Slike, an Eastlake resident, & Arryo Vista Elementary School teacher and Eastlake Little League volunteer, said “The Challenger Division of Little League baseball is a program for differently abled youth to enjoy the full benefits of little league participation in an athletic environment structured to their needs.  Our games will be on Saturday mornings from 8:00 am till about 9:30. Our season will start up in March and will run through May”

One of the benefits of having a Challenger Division is that it encourages the use of “buddies” for the Challenger players. The buddies assist the Challenger players on the field, but whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. However, the buddy is always nearby to help when needed.

Amy continues, “The structure of the division will be that all players will play the field while the other team bats. The team that is up to bat will bat the their (entire) line up. The last batter will be our “home-run” hitter and run all the way home after the hit. Score will not be kept during these games. The main focus will be for all to enjoy the game of baseball and develop friendships with other kids.”

Parents and teenagers are strongly encouraged to become involved in this uniquely-rewarding division of Little League.

Registration will be open until all spots are full.  Parents can print off the registration form and either mail it in or bring it to the field.

Registration: $50.00
www.eastlakell.com

REI Chula Vista
2/8/2012 – 2/26/20125:00 PM PST

Avalanche 1 Course – SoCal | Adventure, Winter
This 24 hour AIARE Avalanche Level I Course will be taught by Sierra Mountain Center and is an ideal introduction for those new to travel in avalanche terrain.
Location: REI Tustin

2/8/20127:00 – 8:00 PM PST
Snow/Winter Camping 101 Presentation | Winter
The winter camping season is here! If you are planning to head into snowy conditions, there are a couple things you need to know before you head out on your next winter excursion.
Location: Chula Vista REI

2/15/20126:30 – 8:00 PM PST

Bike Maintenance Basics | Cycling
This class is an informative presentation that will teach you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bicycle.
Location: Chula Vista REI

2/16/20126:00 – 8:30 PM PST
Digital Camera Basics Class
Find out everything you need to know about the basic functions of your digital camera from a professional photographer. We will cover exposure settings (automatic to manual mode), metering, auto focus, use of flash, file size and type, and playing back images.
Location: Chula Vista REI

2/18/20129:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Beginning Bike Skills Class
Recently learned to ride a bike and want to become more confident with your basic bike handling skills? In this class you’ll learn proper bike fit, basic bike safety, and handling skills. Then you’ll head out on a dedicated bicycle path for a short ride to practice your skills and gain confidence.
Location: Chula Vista REI | More Info, Directions, Gear List

2/18/201210:30 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Comprehensive Bike Maintenance Class | Cycling
Want to learn more about bike maintenance? This class offers quality hands-on time working on your own bike with a certified Bike Technician leading the class.
Location: Chula Vista REI

2/18/20129:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

How To Ride A Bike Class
If you never learned to ride a bike or need to relearn the basics, this is the class for you! Our patient instructors use a series of skill-developing exercises to get you up on two wheels. You’ll learn to start and stop smoothly while balancing comfortably on a bike. How to Ride a Bike class is for adults and kids 12 and older.
Location: Chula Vista REI | More Info, Directions, Gear List

2/18/201212:00 – 2:00 PM PST
How to Ride a Bike for Kids
Is your child struggling to learn how to ride their bike? Our kid-friendly instructors will help them with their first lesson (possibly the only lesson they will need)! Our fun, unique and proven instruction methods have helped hundreds of kids experience the joy of riding a bike. How to Ride a Bike for Kids is for children 4 – 11 years old.
Location: Chula Vista REI

2/25/201210:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
Members Only Used Gear Sale!
Everyone’s favorite event is back! Please join us at the three REI San Diego County stores for our unique REI Members Only Used Gear Sale!  Location: Chula Vista REI | More Info, Directions

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The Chula Vista South Pony Baseball League will be hosting an International Youth Baseball Tournament vs. the Korean National Team.

This first class tournament will be taking place in our very own backyard and your support is needed to make this exhibition a success.

Here’s how you can help:

-Sign up as a sponsor
-Attend as a spectator, support competing athletes and purchase food & drinks at the Korean/American BBQ

Local business willing to donate food, supplies or provide financial support will have their name displayed on a banner. This banner will be hung at the exhibition with full media coverage. Thereafter, the banner will be given to the National Korean Team to take home. Gift bags will also handed out. This is a great opportunity to advertise your business and gain great exposure.

Spectators and fans are encouraged to come out, support the competing athletes and participate in the Korean/American BBQ by purchasing food and drinks.

Date: February 11, 2012
Game times begin at 9:00 am and 11:30 am followed by the BBQ.

For further information, please contact Gabriel Diaz, Chula Vista South Pony Baseball President at (619) 417-9101.

Otay Ranch Broncos Youth Football and Cheer is currently accepting applications for those interested in heading up a football team and a cheer team.

If you wish to be considered for a position as a Head Coach for Football, please send an e-mail to Coachingdirectors@otayranchbroncos.com and president@otayranchbroncos.com.  Those interested in a position for Head Coach for Cheer should send their e-mail to Cheerdirectors@otayranchbroncos.com and president@otayranchbroncos.com.

Please be sure to included the following:

• Name
• Address
• Primary phone number
• Division you are interested in Coaching for 2012:
• And a brief description of why you want to coach at ORYFC for 2012:

Applications are being accepted up through 5:00pm on February 17th, 2012.  For further information, please visit www.otayranchbroncos.com or send an e-mail to oryfc@otayranchbroncos.com.

Please go to www.bvgasa.org for more information and to log in and register. Bonita Valley Girls Softball is recognized as one of the best softball programs on the West Coast, winning numerous District, State and National Championships. If you need additional information, please contact Michael Gross at mike_g@bvgasa.org.

On behalf of the BVGASA, we look forward to seeing you on the field.

The time period of just two years can make quite a difference – it was in April 2009 that Shaquille suffered a major leg injury while playing a game of pick-up football with friends. An unfortunate tackle twisted his body, but kept his leg standing still, destroying ligaments along with it. He endured a long surgery to try repairing it, but his leg ended up being amputated.

In his native Houston, Mississippi, Shaquille had been the starting wide receiver and linebacker for his high school football team. Though he still loves football, he turned to track events as a way to still compete in athletics.

In an interview with one of the Mississippi news stations, Shaquille said, “God blessed me with another sport so I can compete
again. When I got hurt, I didn’t think I could compete against anyone again, but I can. There are so many people who supported
me and I wanted to do it to show them how much that meant to me.”  As he continues to train for the 2012 Paralympics, he aims to be someone who never gives up when faced with life’s obstacles.

When he was asked what it takes to be a champion, he said “God, hard work, dedication, persistence, confidence, desire, and
teamwork is a formula that works for me.”

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Sony Computer Entertainment have announced the cover athlete for ‘MLB 12: The Show’ to be none other than 2011 All-Star and Gold Glove recipient Adrian Gonzalez.  Adrian Gonzalez, is an alumnus of Eastlake High School.

Amidst Cy Young awards being handed out to the American and National League’s best pitchers, Sony Computer Entertainment have announced their selection for the MLB 12: The Show cover. A prolific first baseman that has enjoyed tremendous success over the past four years, Adrian Gonzalez was a 2011 All-Star, a gold glove recipient, and finished in the top 5 for AL best batting average. Because of these, and many more accolades, SCE has selected Gonzalez to be their cover athlete for MLB 12: The Show.

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NORMAN, Okla. — Few people were more excited about the possibility of Oklahoma joining the Pac-12 Conference than sophomores Brennan Clay, Kenny Stills and Tony Jefferson.

The members of the “Cali Trio,” as the threesome has been called, were pumped about the opportunity for the Sooners to claim their stake on the recruiting trail in California.

Though they have no problems at all with staying in the Big 12, they were understandably a little upset about not joining the Pac-12. They felt a great opportunity to reach out to California kids was lost.

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Top national talent will converge on the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., for the US Youth Soccer Olympic
Development Program (US Youth Soccer ODP) Boys Fall Interregional.

Teams from US Youth Soccer’s four regions will compete November 25 – 28, 2011.

In addition to the 1997 and 1998 US Youth Soccer ODP Boys regional teams, the event will also feature the Under-14 U.S. National Team Blue and Red squads. Continuing its tradition of elite competition and player development, youth from the nation’s top player identification program, US Youth Soccer ODP, will train and compete in front of national staff and collegiate coaches to maximize their exposure for selection to the next level of play. US Youth Soccer ODP is known as the premier identification and development program for the nation’s youth seeking the opportunity to compete at the national, professional and collegiate levels of play.

The ground attack was led by the formidable RB tandem of Roman Coe and Clarence Freeman IV.

The Panthers kept their offense on the field by controlling the clock with a dominant running game.  A touchdown reception from the combination of QB DiMaggio Cazares to WR Darius Advento put the game out of reach before halftime.

Led by defensive Linebacker Jonathan Alvarez, the undefeated Eastlake Panthers had a great defensive game plan to limit the effectiveness of the Otay Ranch offense.

The Eastlake Panthers finish the season at: 12-0.

The Otay Ranch Broncos fall to 10-2 on the season.

Congratulations to both teams for such a succesful season.