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Preston's 2010 Come and Try Day

What a great day at Preston, 100+ kids running around on the best ground in Melbourne and they all received great showbags with baseball cards, drink bottles, snacks, BBQ lunch, etc. 

If your playing or thinking of playing U/16's or U/18's you are encouraged to come down and train with the senior squad.  Even the new players will be playing like a pro after a couple of weeks, see training times below.  It's not to late to sign up, junior training for the U/12's & U/14's should start within the next few weeks.

Thank you to all the helpers that made the day possible so the kids could have a great time.

**  Pre-Season Training Program   **

Sunday 05 September – 10.30am to 12.00noon

Hitting and throwing program (week 3)

Sunday 12 September – 10.00am to 12.00noon

Defensive plays and situations (week 4)

Saturday 18 September – Pre Season Camp Weekend, Day 1

Compulsory for players playing seniors.

More details to come.

Sunday 19 September – Pre Season Camp Weekend, Day 2

More details to come.

Sunday 26 September – 10.00am to 1.00pm

Hitting, Defensive plays and situations + simulated games

Saturday 02 October – 10.30am to 12.00noon

More details to come.

Midweek training details are to be advised.

Congratulations to Daniel Bebbere, Adrian Fittock and Olly Toussaint on being selected into the Diamond Valley team for the Under 18 Winter Championships. From everyone at Preston Congratulations on being selected to represent the Diamond Valley team.
 

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