Monthly E-Mail Newsletter

march, 2010

www.theoratliffactivitycenter.org  www.ravinegolfcourse.com

www.demopolisal.gov

Important
Dates

CANCELLED

4 – Softball Clinic – Youth Complex 3:30p – 6p

6 – 5k Race for the Kids 8a

6 – Dixie Youth Softball
Tryouts

8 – DHS Golf v Thomasville
3p

9 – DMS BB v Echols 4p (DH)

9 – DHS Golf v Monroeville
3p

12 & 13
DMS SB Tournament

13 –
DMS BB Tournament 10a

15 – Recreation Board Meeting

5:30 P & R
Office

22 – DHS Golf v Fayette Co 2p

23 _- DHS Golf v Thomasville 3p

23 – DHS JV BB v Thomasville 4 p

30 – DHS Golf v Dallas Co 3p

Looking
Ahead

April

1 –
DHS Golf vs Monroe Co 3p

1 –
DMS SB v Westlawn 5p

1 – Home School
Program 3:30p

6
–DMS SB v West Blocton 5:30p

6- Home School
Program 4p

8 –
SMS SB v Curry Mdl 3:30p

8 –
DHS Golf vs Thomasville
3p

10- Home School
Program 10a

13 –
DMS SB v ACA 5p

19 – Recreation Board Meeting

5:30 P & R
Office

Dixie Youth Softball Registration, Tryouts
and Clinic

Registration is currently underway for
the 2010 Demopolis Dixie Youth Softball League. Registration is open to all girls ages 4-18 years old. Registration forms can be
picked up at and returned to either Omni Sports or Hibbett Sports. Copy of
Registration form is also attached. Try-outs are scheduled for Saturday, March
6th. Please refer the Registration Forms for try-out times. Registrations
forms need to be turned in on or before this try-out date.

Demopolis High School Softball Team is also sponsoring a Softball Clinic on
Thursday, March 4th from 3:30PM
until 6:00PM. Cost is $20
and includes a pizza party afterwards.

There will also be a meeting for all persons interested in coaching this
season (head or assistant) on Thursday, March 4th @ 6PM at the Sport-Plex
(Meeting room above the concession stand by Webb Field). We specifically need
persons interested in coaching t-ball to attend this meeting due to changes
in t-ball rules.

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Theo Ratliff
Activity Center

Please check out their website for all the activities offered at the
Center.

www.theoratliffactivitycenter.org

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Cal Ripken Baseball Tournaments

The Sports-Plex will serve as host site for the Babe Ruth 13 year old
State Tournament July 16 and the Babe Ruth 14 year old Southeast Region
Tournament August 4.
Volunteers will be needed to assist with both tournaments. More
details to follow in future newsletters.

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"Race for the Kids"

Demopolis
High School Student Council is sponsoring a

5K
Race
benefiting Children's Miracle Network

All
proceeds go to 'Log A Load For Kids'

March 6th at the
SportsPlex

Click here for
Race Forms (.pdf) or go the DHS front office

They're also sponsoring a One-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Help raise
much needed funding for Children's Hospitals in B'ham!

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The Ravine Golf Course Gift Cards

The Ravine Golf Course is selling gift cards
for golf. This is a great gift for any occasion. A $60 card can be purchased
for $50 and a $120 card can be purchased for $100. Come get one today. We
also have Gift Certificates that can be purchased in any amount.  Annual Passes are available anytime of
the year and good for 12 months.

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The
Ravine Golf Course

Hours of operation:  8 am to 5 pm. (6 pm Mar-Nov)  7 days a week

Rates: includes cart

Monday – Friday –    9 holes - $15  –  18
holes - $23

Saturday/Sunday and Holidays –   9 holes - $20 – 18 holes - $28

Weather will be getting warmer soon. Go ahead and purchase your Annual Pass now. Individual, Family and
Deluxe Passes available. Call the Pro Shop today 289-1414.

Webpage – www.ravinegolfcourse.com

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Baseball Drill

Pitcher's Guide to Leg Mechanics

Everyone knows
how important the post leg (leg opposite the pitching hand) is to a pitcher's
strength and accuracy. Here's a drill to ensure your young hurlers land in
the best possible leg position after a pitch.

The Problem

Pitchers often
get into the bad habit of swinging their post leg out away from their body
and eventually opening up or closing too soon. This can lead to wildness on
the mound and increase the possibility for injury.

The Solution

Get a folding
chair and place the back of it close to the rubber towards the third base
side. If the pitcher is left-handed, place the chair close to the rubber on
the third base side of the mound.

Let your
pitcher assume a wind-up position and begin their delivery. As the pitcher's left leg rises, watch it as it comes down and
through the pitching motion. If the leg hits the chair at any time, one of
two things is happening:

They are
swinging it open, causing the hips to open up too soon.

They are
driving towards the third base side of the plate (first base for lefties),
causing them to throw across their body.

Finally, as
the plant leg is placed, the arm comes through the slot and the backside is
released. To ensure a good back side, the right leg must be lifted high
enough so that it clears the top of the chair. This ensures that the pitcher is equaling out the force from their throwing arm.

It's all about
physics, specifically Newton's
Third Law: for every action (the arm), there is an equal and opposite
reaction (the backside leg).

As with any drill, do
this in repetition, even while the athletes are doing pen work. It will pay
off dividends later, and should keep the pitcher from some serious injuries.

For more tips copy
and paste in your web browser:

http://www.active.com/baseball/

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Pavilions for
Rent

The River Pavilion and the Sports-Plex
Pavilion are available to the public on a first come - first served basis,
but can be reserved for birthday parties, cookouts, etc. Contact the Parks
and Recreation Office for more details.

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Lost & Found

We have acquired several golf
clubs left at the course. If you are missing a club, check by the Pro Shop.

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What Do You Want or Need

Please
let us know how we can better serve your recreational needs. Your suggestions
and

comments
are welcome.

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How to Contact Us

Office:    289-2891

Fax:        289-2886

Mailing address: Box
580, Demopolis, AL  36732

Physical address: 957 Sports-Plex Road

Email: [email-masked]

Theo Ratliff
Activity Center:
289-2200

Theo Ratliff
Activity Center
Fax:  289-0533 –  call number above to let them know you will
be sending a fax

Theo Ratliff Activity Center
E-mail: [email-masked]

Theo Ratliff
Activity Center
Physical Address: 306 1st
Avenue

Theo Ratliff
Activity Center
webpage: www.theoratliffactivitycenter.org

Jones Recreation
Center
and Pool: 289-0533 (please leave message if no answer)

Jones Recreation Center
E-mail:  [email-masked]

Jones Recreation Center
and Pool Physical Address:  403 1st Avenue

Ravine Golf Course: 289-1414

Ravine Golf Course Physical
Address:  748 Sports-Plex Rd

Ravine Golf Course Webpage – www.ravinegolfcourse.com

Sports-Plex Adult Concession: 289-5900 (staffed only during games)

Sports-Plex Youth Concession: no
phone available

Johnny Brooker e-mail: [email-masked]

Web site:  www.demopolisal.gov (under
construction)

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Respectfully,

Johnny Brooker

Golf Manager