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California District 33 Little League added 16 new photos — at Allied Gardens Little League.

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District 33's Lower Division Skills and Safety Clinics went great on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020! New and seasoned coaches from all over our District came together to learn and share in our Skills and Safety Clinics.
Thank you to everyone who attended and a big "Thank You" to Allied Gardens Little League's Dan Fillat and Pete Famolaro for generously hosting our District Clinic.

Danyell DiLena
CA District 33 Coach CoordinatorDistrict 33's Lower Division Skills and Safety Clinics went great on Sunday, February 23rd, 2020! New and seasoned coaches from all over our District came together to learn and share in our Skills and Safety Clinics.
Thank you to everyone who attended and a big "Thank You" to Allied Gardens Little League's Dan Fillat and Pete Famolaro for generously hosting our District Clinic.

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California District 33 Little League added 28 new photos.

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This year's District hosted SDBC Coach's Clinic went fantastic! Coaches had fun with some hands-on drills in stations presented by Serra High coaches and players. Afterward, they ran a demonstrative, short, mock practice with young players.
We had a guest speaker, Eddie Bane, who was the special assistant to the general manager with the Boston Red Sox the year they won the World
Series. Big thanks to Mike Pieratt, Eddie Bane and the Serra High Baseball Team!This year's District hosted SDBC Coach's Clinic went fantastic! Coaches had fun with some hands-on drills in stations presented by Serra High coaches and players. Afterward, they ran a demonstrative, short, mock practice with young players.
We had a guest speaker, Eddie Bane, who was the special assistant to the general manager with the Boston Red Sox the year they won the World
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We are proud to announce that two of our umpires have been chosen for a regional assignment by Western Region. John Perretta has been chosen to umpire at the Little League Region in San Bernardino. James Patocka has been selected for the Junior Baseball region in Oregon. Congratulations to both for these men for a well deserved honor, earned through their dedication to the Little League program. ... See MoreSee Less

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Looks great.

I am proud to display my CA 33 hat here In Pennsylvania! Congratulations guys.

Congratulations!!

Congrats Captain my Captain Perretta... miss our days on the fields. Lissi Perretta miss you too!!

Excellent choices!!!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations

Congratulations 🎈

Congratulations

Congratulations James Patocka and John !!!!! Very proud of you both!!!

Congrats!!!

Perretta

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Here are a few photos from our recent Field Maintenance Clinic (1/12/20) held at Tierrasanta Little League. Diamond Designs shared some great information with many of our local leagues. Thanks to everyone who came out and hopefully you picked up a few ideas (tricks) to improve your local league fields.

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Will there by any kind of recap? I'm not sure our AGLL fields crew knew about this or were able to attend.

Thanks for all the hard work keeping our children off the streets ♡

Much thanks to Diamond Designs for this clinic.

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Great opportunity to meet the UIC of all Little League who will be in attendance. Even if you are not an umpire come and you will learn some valuable pointers. ... See MoreSee Less

West Region Mini Clinic

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The Western Region is providing your Leagues’ Board Members, Umpires and all others with an opportunity to observe and participate in a Western Regional abbreviated Umpire Clinic. Come see what ...

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Great opportunity to apply for a grant to help your local league.

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Do you know a Little League in need? Honda wants to help. Spend a little bit of your time this #GivingTuesday to apply for a grant from American Honda by January 31, 2020: www.ltllg.org/tHu750xliD4 ... See MoreSee Less

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Bring your Little League community together! Register your league for the T-Mobile Little League Home Run Derby today! LittleLeague.org/HomeRunDerby ... See MoreSee Less

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38 years ago this year - check out the Far East/Canada matchup at the 1982 Little League Baseball World Series! #LLWS ... See MoreSee Less

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Can you play the 1985 world series championship game? Thank you

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Here's more on our new home for the Little League Softball World Series - The City of Greenville, NC! www.ltllg.org/ErTj50yuMPT ... See MoreSee Less

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Greenville Named Host City for Little League Softball World Series

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Now make sure the host team doesn’t get a free ride! State champs only at the very least.

Beautiful park , BBQ not that great they fed us but a great place to have a tournament . Plus 1 hour from the beach

See you there, from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 #umpirelife

Excited there’s a venue selected. Alpenrose, thank you for all the memories. You won’t be forgotten.

I didn’t even realize they moved the event to another place

Are they taking out the infield grass?

Looks beautiful. Thank you Alpenrose!

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Make way for Malheur County Little League. Welcome to the program! ... See MoreSee Less

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Right on! Welcome to the West Region! ⚾️🥎

Welcome Malheur County LL.

isn’t that the Northwest region ?

google.com Volcano in Lake Michigan, Chicago Lakefront🌲-🌴💃PST-CST backward in TIME sealed Gulf of Mexico. Maurice Ashford, EST-ATZ Manhattan, New York/Nike Soho.

Welcome from Va D6

Welcome

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Here are the 10 biggest problems in youth baseball and softball, from Changing the Game Project. ... See MoreSee Less

Changing the Game Project

Our friends at Little League just posted a great article called: 10 Things Wrong with Youth Baseball and Softball (And How We Can Fix Them)

"Little League is supposed to be about the enjoyment, ...

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7,8,and 10 should be at the top of the list followed by 3 and 4. Youth sports should be about the kids learning the game and HAVING FUN. I know growing up we had more fun at practice than at any game but then our coaches knew there were no pro scouts or college coaches watching and our parents weren't spending big money on specialized private coaching. Little league was just being out there on the field with the neighborhood kids your went to school with

I think many of these things are in the power of little league to change. The tournament should not dictate schedule for regular season. We just had our tryouts. For the first time in 10 years no snow or rain we we're lucky because it's FEBRUARY in Washington state. The only reason the season starts so early is because of the June 1 deadline to start tournament activities. Kids should be skiing in the winter and playing ball in the Summer.

Played Little League Baseball and then involved as a volunteer adult for decades -- umpire, board member, scorekeeper, announcer, historian, concession stand worker, etc. It never worked out to where I could commit to coaching. The article is well put together and identifies the most visible problems and offers reasonable solutions. Number 4 is one where Little League International -- the headquarters in Williamsport -- can be the tone-setter for positive change. In fact, they must be. Why? Because their contract with the television network has a wag-the-dog effect on tournament play. I am not against the televising of games per se. I see a benefit to a certain extent. What I do object to is Little League ceding control over the flow of the flow of the games and the schedule for Regional and World Series events. I experienced it up close and personal as a volunteer at a regional tournament; it literally became all about pleasing the network.

I’d love to see more corporation between Little League and Select. It would be so nice if kids who want to play year round could play in their neighborhoods (or districts) with their neighbors. A year round Little League type team for older kids could be great.

I had batter practice at 10 every day for who ever wanted to come. 100 hits a piece but you had to play the field first. In one season those kids that showed up were the league’s best batters. Giving them a chance was all it took. Of course one of the big wigs came around and asked if we had permission to use the field !!!

Great article, but you are way off on #4. That focus is dictated by the rule book that LLI makes us abide by. Read the rules, and it's 1/3 safety concerns, 1/3 clarification of normal baseball rules, and 1/3 rules in place to create the best tournament team experience for ESPN. You can't both say that local leagues shouldn't focus on tournament play, and at the same time post that you're spending $15M dollars to improve the experience for teams that make it to Williamsport. #playersfirst ALL players first, not the elite 14 from the top Leagues in the world. #allplayersfirst

In order to have more practices, Little League needs to reduce the 12 game minimum for tournament play. We can’t start games earlier than April because of weather, and tournament play is middle of June. That gives us just about 8-10 weeks to get the season in.

Little league does things right at least try to. But travel has trumped little league the last few years. Travel teams are giving kids the opportunity to play all year long. Where we play at in Illinois our DA gives us the dist tourney days mid June. By this time parents have scheduled vacations. Therefore losing kids.

Going along with the field size suggestion, can we make the age group for 50/70 12 to 14? It would help our relatively small league tremendously.

Great article! Little League should follow rule 4! Many decisions have been made in last few years because of the world series’. IE- age changes, early date for senior baseball ws, getting rid of big league.

#9 ALL DAY LONG!!! Check your ego at the door, every coach can learn something from someone else even after years of coaching. New ways to teach, new ways to drill-it keeps things fresh for kids and coaches. Just because you played doesn't mean you can coach. Be open to what others are doing. Have standards/goals for each level, expectations for your players from the start to the end of season. Players return when they see they have improved, no improvement then they will move onto the next sport.

Does LL endorse the game butts up? Pretty solid game for developing soft hands...not sure if kids still play that one. Also still enjoy a nice game of pepper and running bases.

Nice article. Don't agree with problem 6 though. If I am a coach and my ace pitcher is throwing a gem and he/she is enjoying throwing the ball, I'm not gonna pull him/her out just so that the opposing players can hit and have fun and enjoy the game so they can return next year. Baseball is life and life is a lesson to be learned. Sometimes you win and lose. Life.

Good article. Take your own advice on problem #4 and take the ‘Little League World Series’ off television. Stop monetizing these children.

I have found in our area the name on your jersey and the bag you bring to practice has far more in you being able to play then your actual talent and ability.

It's LL for Pete's sake. Its all about the kids having fun while learning about the game. I can't wait for tee ball season to begin again in my area. I learned a lot about myself last yr after coaching 4 and 5 yr olds

I can think of at least one to add to the list. Involving the fact that most girls are basically forced into softball before they reach the age range that they could play in Williamsport. Not saying every girl should play baseball or that they'd want to. But how many are getting the chance?

in order to practice more there needs to be a push to create more ballfields...and ballfields that are playable and kept.

Maybe changing the school rule would help. That rule is killing small leagues. League Consolidation is going to hurt the fringe kids that need more time. Every rule every thought is about all stars and the tournament. Most leagues in cold weather can’t start play till May so if your lucky you can practice in April. Then you announce all stars June 1. So that is the beginning of the end for all of the kids that did not make all stars.

Just let the kids have some fun and start a spit river in the dugout or plant a booger on a teammates Jersey.

11. Wrong league age There are children who for days on their date of birth raise them to another category to play against children almost 2 years older, the chances of suffering an accident are higher in the lower categories and the playing time is much lower for these children, with which creates a lot of frustration in them. Solution: Replace them in categories where they can participate more and learn at the same level as children of their age, making children's baseball a fairer sport and with the same opportunities for all children to represent their league in all star tournaments.

There are alot of kids out there ages 8 -10 that desperately need help to understand and play the game.

I also think select sports are killing Little League

You should be able to scrimmage other teams no matter if they are a little league team or not

What we see in Sydney is parents thinking their 10-12 year old is getting drafted next year My son came out of rookie ball and into little league and made his regional team for state champs straight away. We didn’t know many other parents and one of my boys team mates didn’t know anyone and inadvertently sat with the oppositions parents first game of state championships. When he realized he was sitting with them, he didn’t up and leave straight away, he sat there in shock listening to the way the coaches spoke to the kids. He said if the coach spoke to his kid that way he’d have decked him. But what was even more shocking was that the parents were just as bad even worse.... Some talented kids in that team but guarantee they all quit by the time they’re 13

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A new 🥎 league in Massachusetts! Welcome Longmeadow Softball Association to the Little League program! ... See MoreSee Less

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Welcome Longmeadow Softball Assoc LL

Awesome! Welcome to all the crazy fun and excitement! 🥎⚾️

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In the summer of 1955, every chartered Little League in South Carolina was made up of entirely white players – except for one. #BlackHistoryMonth ... See MoreSee Less

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The Story of Cannon Street YMCA Little League

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Those leagues who refused to face them were banned from Little League, they went on to form Dixie Baseball, I have no idea if they are currently intergrated, after all it's good ol'boys. For those who participate in Dixie should know where and why it originated.

Little league Unites everyone. Back when Hawaii was in the championship game I went for the weekend. No matter of your race, political, society status or anything else everyone United was screaming U S A and you would have thought we all were best friends and have known each other for years.

I love little league baseball!!!. So happy for the Young people now..

to think this was not that long ago! thank goodness times have changed!!

Is this why there’s a Dixie League baseball in the South?

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I wish we could say that these intolerant attitudes were a thing of the past. I’m glad that Little League recognized those ball players.

February 8, 2020

2020 Patriot League Fundamental Skills and Safety Clinic

February 8, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
7001 Murray Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92119, USA

The Patriot League will be hosting a Fundamental Skills and Safety Clinic on Saturday, February 8^th, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Shira Field. The clinic is geared for Junior Division managers and coaches; however, all D33 managers and coaches are welcome to attend. Bill Owens will present the Safety Clinic and Rick Dempsy with be the instructor for the Fundamental Clinic. The Safety Clinic will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m., so you may want to get there a little early. The Fundamental Skills Clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Both clinics meet the requirements for District 33 tournament play. Attendees must sign-in for each clinic. If you need any further information please contact me at zebratales@cox.net.

Nancy Hemmings
President of the Patriot League

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February 12, 2020

BOARD MEETING

February 12, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
4402 Federal Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105, USA

Field 2 Office

Meetings can be attended by anyone. To be a 'Member' there is a $2 annual fee, paid to the Treasurer.

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February 15, 2020

Lake Murray Little League Skills & Coaches Clinics

February 15, 2020 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunset Park, 5540 Lake Park Way, La Mesa, CA 91942, USA

Skills Clinic 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm by Joey Pace
Safety Clinic 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm by Dave Hardenburger

Both these clinics are approved for D33 Tournament participation.
Don't forget you have to sign in and out to get credit for attending these clinics.
If you have questions, email Info@LakeMurrayLL.org

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February 16, 2020

District 33 Umpire Basic Field & Big Field Clinics

February 16, 2020 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
7001 Murray Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92119, USA

San Carlos Little League, is hosting the morning clinic beginning at 8:00am. This clinic is designed for all experience level umpires. From new umpires to the most experienced of all ages and gender. This clinic will cover the field movements or how to umpire on any Little League baseball field for any Little League Division.

Lunch will be provided at Shira Field from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.

Patriot League Shira Field, located at 7001 Murray Park Dr. San Diego, California 92119 will be hosting the Big Field Umpire Clinic from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

For additional information please contact: Your league UIC or John Perretta (District Umpire Staff) at john.perretta@yahoo.com

Mark Beall
Umpire Consultant - California District 33 Little League

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2020 NPLL Coaches & Safety Clinics #1

February 16, 2020 9:00 am - 11:30 am
2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

North Park Little League has invited all managers and coaches in District 33 who are getting ready for the season to their Coaches and Safety Clinic on February 16^th 2020 at Morley Sports Complex City College Field located at 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA 92104. This clinic meets requirements for District 33 tournament play.

San Diego City College Head Baseball coach and his staff will present the Skills Clinic. Coach Brown has led the Knights to great success, over his tenure, and has coach many players who now play in the big leagues. He will be sharing his extensive coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and little league levels. Learn how to run effective practices where all players are active and learning. Learn how to teach basic skills to your players with the assistance of his players. This Clinic is designed for all coaches and parents of players ages 8 and up. The Safety Clinic will be presented by North Park Little League's Safety Officer, Richard Santani. Please bring a glove., and be ready to play

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February 19, 2020

D33 Rules Clinic

February 19, 2020 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Darnall Charter School, 6020 Hughes St, San Diego, CA 92115, USA

Flyer: 2020 Little League Rules Flyer

This clinic is designed to provide an understanding and in-depth knowledge of the rules for Little League Baseball. We have formatted the clinics in a way that will benefit all Managers, Coaches, Umpires, Board Members and Parents.

If you only attend one clinic, this is one clinic to attend

We will review each of the rules in depth to prepare you for the upcoming season. Many rules have changed going into 2020. These changes will impact how the game is played. For the players in your League please invest the time for their benefit and enjoyment. Looking forward to seeing everyone on February 19^th.

This clinic will be held at Darnell Charter School, 6020 Hughes St, San Diego CA 92115 beginning at 6:30 p.m. For questions contact: Your League's UIC or Mark Beall at mbeallseven@cox.net

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February 22, 2020

Serra Mesa Clinic Skills and Safety Clinics

February 22, 2020 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cabrillo Heights Park, 8308 Hurlbut St, San Diego, CA 92123, USA

This is for the
All levels welcomed! Presented by Danyell DiLena and Serra Mesa Coaching staff.

Sat. Feb. 22
9:00 -11:00am - Skills
11:00 -12:00pm - Safety

Serra Mesa @ Cabrillo Heights
8308 Hurlbut St. San Diego, 92123

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February 23, 2020

Mission Trails Little League Fundamental/Safety Clinic

February 23, 2020 7:45 am - 11:15 am
6445 Lake Badin Ave, San Diego, CA 92119, USA

Date:

2/23/20

Time:

8am-9am (Safety Clinic)

9:15am-11:15am (Coaching Clinic)

Location:

San Carlos Rec Center

6445 Lake Badin Ave

San Diego, CA 92119

Majors Field

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Safety Clinic – Andrew Ruoff (RN) will once again present our Safety Clinic prior to the Coaches Clinic. Some of the topics that Andrew will cover will be evaluating injuries, Initial treatment of injuries, basis first aid and concussions protocol. No pre-register is needed, a sign-up sheet will be passed around during the clinic.

Coaches Clinic – Matt Hensley will be returning to his Mission Trails Little League roots to put on this year's Coaching Clinic last year. Matt played Major League Baseball for the Anaheim Angels and we are fortunate to have his expertise in guiding our coaches for the 2020 season. Learn how to run effective, fun practices as well as how to teach basic skills to your players. This Clinic is designed for all managers, coaches and volunteers of players ages 6 and up. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a glove. No pre-register is needed, a sign-up sheet will be passed around during the clinic.

* You must sign in to receive credit for attending any District and League approved clinics to be eligible to Manage, Coach and Volunteer.

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February 25, 2020

Juniors Managers Meeting

February 25, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Darnall Charter School, 6020 Hughes St, San Diego, CA 92115

Juniors Managers Meeting (Thursday, Feb 25 7:00–8:30 PM)
Location: Darnall Charter School, 6020 Hughes St, San Diego, CA 92115
This is for Juniors reps and all managers. At this meeting we will share the final rules and the decisions we made at the reps meeting and answer questions. Please make sure that each league and each team has one representative present. If you have questions please contact Dave Graham at davidgraham@mac.com or 619-322-9698.

Dave Graham
District 33 Scheduler, Fall/Jr/Sr Coordinator

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February 27, 2020

Score Keeping Clinic

February 27, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Darnall Charter School, 6020 Hughes St, San Diego, CA 92115, USA

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March 1, 2020

2020 NPLL Coaches & Safety Clinics #2

March 1, 2020 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

If you missed the NPLL Coaches and Safety Clinics in February, NPLL is giving you another opportunity. North Park Little League has invited all managers and coaches in District 33 to their second Coaches and Safety Clinic on March 1^st 2020 at Morley Sports Complex City College Field located at 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA 92104. This clinic meets requirements for District 33 tournament play.

Running the coaches clinic is Robbie DePerro, a coach of over 30 years. Robbie led Clairemont High School Baseball to great success and is a San Diego Unified recognized outstanding physical education educator. Robbie will be sharing his extensive coaching experience at the collegiate, high school, and little league levels. Learn how to run effective practices where all players are active and learning. Learn how to teach basic skills to your players. This clinic is designed for all coaches and parents of players ages 8 and up. The Safety Clinic will be presented by North Park Little Leagues Safety Officer, Richard Santani. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a glove

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March 11, 2020

BOARD MEETING

March 11, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
4402 Federal Blvd, San Diego, CA 92105, USA

Field 2 Office

Meetings can be attended by anyone. To be a 'Member' there is a $2 annual fee, paid to the Treasurer.

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March 13, 2020

Dupont Tournament - MAJORS

March 13, 2020 - March 15, 2020
Damato Field, 4500 Damato St. San Diego, California 92124

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March 14, 2020

Dupont Tournament - MAJORS

March 13, 2020 - March 15, 2020
Damato Field, 4500 Damato St. San Diego, California 92124

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March 15, 2020

Dupont Tournament - MAJORS

March 13, 2020 - March 15, 2020
Damato Field, 4500 Damato St. San Diego, California 92124

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