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Over the past several years, Keystone Little
League has established a premier softball program with opportunities
for players of all ages and skill levels. We have been successful
in retaining our most talented players by offering various levels of
competitive play and providing game opportunities beyond the
Keystone Little League regular season schedule. We have
accomplished this through our Cobra softball program. The Cobra
program is for players who would like to remain part of the Little
League system but are looking for more aggressive play and a fuller
game schedule than what Little League alone can offer.
Details of how the Cobra program will operate
at the various age levels for the 2011 season are outlined below.
10 and Under (10U is
for players born in 2000/2001) AND
12 and Under (12U is for players born in 1998/1999)
We are planning to create one 10U Cobra team
and two 12U Cobra teams for the 2011 season. Our talent base and
level of interest has grown to the point where we are able to
support this and we are excited to offer this opportunity to a
larger group of players. For our 12U teams, we will create a
competitve “varsity” type team and a developmental “JV” type team.
The 10U and 12U Cobra players will be required
to participate in Keystone’s regular season play in addition to
their Cobra commitment. Note that this dual commitment is
mandatory. Girls not interested in participating in the Keystone
Little League regular season are not eligible to play on a Cobra
team. There are many advantages to participation on both teams,
including the opportunity to play different positions and the
opportunity for selection to post-season All Star teams (including
the chance to play in the Little League World Series at the 12U
level). The biggest advantage though is the opportunity to play at
the highest level of the game while still remaining a part of the
Keystone community. Keystone offers the ultimate ball park
experience for a young player and the cohesiveness of our teams and
players is unmatched by any program in the area.
Players selected to the 10U and 12U teams will
practice together this fall and winter. Cobra games in the
Spring/Summer of 2011 will consist of Monday night games in the
Metro Omaha Softball league and participation in four or more
weekend tournaments throughout the season.
14 and Under (14U -
players born in 1996/1997)
Our 14U Cobra team DOES NOT play Little League
softball. This team is a select-level team only and will play in
the Spring/Summer of 2011 in the Metro Omaha Softball league against
other area select teams and will also play in 7 or more weekend
tournaments. The team will practice in the fall and winter.
(Players selected to a high school team will be excused from fall
practices.)
Please contact me with any questions regarding
the Keystone Cobras Softball program. I can be reached at 933-7763.
Thanks,
Stacy Meacham
Keystone Little League Softball |
