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Discounted ITA Clinics for NOLL/SOLL players

For January clinic dates and info, please click here.

ITA is running a December special for NOLL/SOLL participants on their Hitting & Defense Clinic: $275 for 8 sessions (December 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 and 30).

Camp will be held at ITA (1435 Park Ave., Emeryville)
2 sessions each day to choose from: 5pm or 6pm – choose what session works best for you each day
For players age 6+ – all ages welcome
Led by former professional baseball player, Archie Gilbert
Players will work on all aspects of hitting and fielding
Players will work in small groups to develop and improve players’ techniques and approaches.
Each camp will consist of 30 minutes of hitting drills and 30 minutes of fielding drills.

What to expect:

Hands on training by former pro
Mental approach to an at bat
Proper set up at the plate
Tee work
Soft toss
Live pitching
Hand drills
Throwing
Ground balls off the bat
Footwork
Receiving timing
Video review
Tons of FUN!

Needed: Workout attire, batting gloves, baseball bat, baseball glove, sneakers, water bottle

Contact Archie at archiegilbert@ymail.com to register. Only 20 players per group will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Payment will only be accepted via Venmo or Paypal.

(This event is not run by NOLL/SOLL.)

Spring 2025 Registration Opens October 15

Registration for T-ball, Farm A & B, Competitive (AA, AAA, Majors, Intermediates and Juniors), Seniors and Challenger divisions for Spring 2025 will open October 15 – if you’re not already on our mailing list, sign up here to be notified: http://eepurl.com/baKL99

The Spring season typically runs late February/early March through May – when we have specific dates they’ll be posted on our calendar.

Hope to see you out on the diamonds soon!

Let’s Play Ball Oakland Kids

OGSL, NOLL/SOLL, Oakland Babe Ruth and the new Oakland Ballers are partnering to host an event next Sunday as a way to draw more players to our Oakland youth leagues and close out the season with a bang!

Let’s Play Ball Oakland Kids! happens Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 11am-2pm at DeFremery Park. Kids ages 5-14 are invited to take part in your favorite Opening Day carnival games and learn-to-play clinics for players new to softball and baseball. The event is free to the public with support from Activate Oakland.

Please invite your friends and family who have been considering softball or baseball so they can learn more about our league and our youth baseball programs in the city!

Register now to skip the line for games: https://forms.gle/Z8fLpPVKDu6555Rb9
Volunteer to help: https://forms.gle/BHpBVUXaogoVmkRP7

Summer Baseball Opportunities

The NOLL/SOLL season is winding down, but if you’re looking for more baseball this summer, here are some options (listed alphabetically):

Cal Baseball Camps
Six weeks of camp for ages 6-18 in Berkeley starting May 19.

East Bay BALL Summer Camp NOLL/SOLL Sponsor!
Five weeks of camp for ages 5-12 at Chabot Elementary Field starting June 3.

East Bay Cyclones Summer Camps
Seven weeks of camp for ages 5-12 at Krone Field in Albany starting June 10.

Future Star Baseball Camps NOLL/SOLL Sponsor!
Eleven weeks of camp for ages 5-13 at Witter Field starting May 28.

XitVelo Summer Camps
Seven weeks of camp for ages 8-12 and 13-17 at Skyline High School starting June 2.

You can find even more camps and coaching resources on our More B aseball page.

A’s Night April 12th

We missed seeing you for the NOLL/SOLL Opening Day and would love to have as many as our kids and teams attend this (last ever!) A’s Night as possible. We will have some pretty cool snacks and activities, another opportunity to run wild in Stomper’s playground, and lots of Jumbotron time. We hope to see you there!

Come join your NOLL/SOLL teammates as the Oakland Athletics battle the Washington Nationals on April 12, 2024.

Bonus this year: we’ll provide snacks, drinks, surprises, and exclusive use of Oak Landing for the whole game! Enjoy snacks, play games, and have fun before the game starts. Stomper will even make a special guest appearance!

$30 Early Bird Tickets (through March 23) are on sale now! Each ticket automatically enrolls you in a raffle to throw the first pitch!

When registering, please select your NOLL/SOLL team from the drop-down menu. This will ensure you are seated with your team.

Ticket sales close Sunday March 31, so don’t miss out on joining your friends and teammates for this fun event!

Buy A’s Night Tickets

Cal Game Night April 19

Come join your NOLL/SOLL teammates as the Cal Bears take on Oregon State on April 19th at 6:05pm. Bonus this year: we’ll have an Anthem Buddies activity available for some kids that arrive early to the game in time for the National Anthem!

Bring snacks, play games, and have fun before the game starts. Tickets will be picked up in front of the stadium before game time. Arrive between 5:30pm and 6:30pm to pick up your tickets from our volunteers for a 6:05pm game start time.

Tickets are $14

Buy Cal Tickets

Archie Gilbert February Clinics

Friend-of-NOLL/SOLL Archie Gilbert is offering a February special for his Hitting & Defense Clinic in Emeryville:

$250 for 17 sessions (that’s less than $15 per session)

Clinic Dates: February 1; 5-8; 12-15, 19-22; 26-29
2 sessions to choose from each day: 5pm & 6pm
Only 20 players per group will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

For players ages 6+

Led by former professional baseball player, Archie Gilbert, players will work on all aspects of hitting and fielding during our Unlimited Hitting & Fielding Clinic. We will be working in small groups to develop and improve players’ techniques and approaches. Each camp will consist of 30 minutes of hitting drills and 30 minutes of fielding drills. Each segment will be dedicated to the improvement of form, technique and the development of proper mechanics.

Contact Archie at archiegilbert@ymail.com to register and for more information.

Girls’ Baseball Clinic

Cal Women’s Baseball, UC Berkeley’s first women’s baseball program, and El Cerrito Youth Baseball are co-hosting a free Girls’ Baseball Clinic on January 20, 2024 at MLK Middle School in Berkeley. This event is aimed for girls aged 4-14.

To sign up, use the QR code on the flier or go to https://forms.gle/mU7zWaCPRS7HVhxj6

Archie Gilbert Clinics

Skills clinic with NOLL/SOLL alums

NOLL/SOLL alums Andre Nnebe and David Kyriacou are hosting a Clinic with the Pros for youth baseball players in Oakland on Saturday, November 25th.

The clinic brings together professional athletes from various disciplines to share their expertise and passion with you. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced athlete, this event is for everyone who wants to improve their skills and have fun! Topics will include proper warm up routine, defense (infield & outfield), in depth hitting talk, and pitching machine work.

Register and get more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clinic-with-the-pros-oakland-registration-726231807887

Update 12/8/23: This event is now full, but fill out this form to join the waitlist and stay informed about future events.

(This is not a NOLL/SOLL event)

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