Youth Winter Training
Winter trainings are just around the corner! For our younger members, here is some more information:
- All of our winter trainings will be at Cambridge Regional College (CRC) expect for February 14th. This is a larger space which will allow us the opportunity to break our players down into smaller groups, being able to teach skills more effectively.
- The first one or two winter training sessions will be open for registration on Spond next week. If we pass a certain threshold we’ll add an outdoor component, weather dependent!
- We are thrilled to announce that we have some new coaches for winter training! Coaches Ashlee Vice, Matthew McCormack, and Bret Donner will be joining our staff. You will also see that Coaches Danny McIver and Dave Grossman will be taking leadership roles at the trainings. Welcome Ashlee, Matt, and Bret!
- Importantly, please note that winter trainings are designed for returning players 8 years old and up and new players to the club who are 8 years old and up with previous experience with baseball or softball. If you have any questions about this, or seek a waiver for your athlete, we encourage you to contact to using the button below. This decision was made to ensure the health and safety of our athletes was put first. While the size of the facility at CRC is larger, it still has logistical limitations we need to assess first hand. Tee ball for our younger athletes will start in March when we move to fully outdoor training.
- Winter trainings will have a focus on build and player fundamentals, introducing a throwing programme aimed at building arm strength and arm health. We will also be introducing a hitting programme aimed at refining our player’s techniques, allowing them to confidently go to the plate knowing they can hit for contact and power. As these trainings progress, we will have an increased focus on our pitchers, catchers, and first basemen.
By the end of winter training our players will be ready for full-on, outdoor trainings! For any queries, please contact our youth team via the button below.
HOW TO FIND US
Driving
Drive to: Abbey Leisure Centre Complex – CB5 8NT
Parking is free
Walk from the car park to the baseball diamond
Walking / Cycling
Enter Coldham’s Common from one of the three entry points shown on the map above
Walk or cycle across the Common to the baseball diamond
Feel free to leave your bike next to the diamond with all the other baseball equipment.
Joining the Club
1. Download Spond from the Play or Apple store
2. Create an account on Spond for your child. You will need to create an account for yourself as the guardian, you will then be able to respond to events and messages on behalf of your child.
3. Enter the club access code: CQBCI
4. Wait until an Admin approves your request
Please Note: Joining our club on Spond has no cost and there is no requirement to remain a member, you can leave at anytime. It will just allow you to see the most up-to-date information from the club including training sessions and events.
What DO They need?
Equipment
The only equipment your child needs to bring is athletic clothing and trainers that they don’t mind getting dirty. If they have boots with studs (football, rugby or similar) they will have better grip. A baseball cap and sunglasses will be useful and water is essential if the weather is warm.
We can provide a glove, bat, balls and helmet for training.
If they have any of their own baseball equipment feel free to bring it along.
Ability
We accept any and all ability levels from ages 4+
Training will be provided.
Children will be put into age and ability appropriate groups
Fitness
All fitness levels are welcome.