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Fully Sighted Softball Catcher for All-Women's Blind Baseball Team
ORGANIZATION: SOCAL BEEP BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
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2 people are interested
If you have an interest in being a softball catcher and are looking for a meaningful opportunity, join the West Coast Echo all-women's blind baseball team! In this role, you'll make a significant impact in the world of adaptive sports!
Role Overview:In this adapted form of baseball for the blind and visually impaired, the catcher's role is crucial in ensuring seamless communication between the pitcher and the blind or visually impaired batters. As a catcher, your primary job is to assist the pitcher in delivering consistent, accurate pitches while helping visually impaired players get settled in the batters box.
Key Responsibilities:- Coordinate & Communicate: Work closely with the pitcher to deliver consistent, accurate pitches that help batters make solid contact.
- Learn Your Team: Understand each batter's swing mechanics to help the pitcher align pitches accordingly.
- Assist & Lead: Guide visually impaired batters and help them set up in the batter's box.
- Be a Player & Leader: Embrace your role as a player on the team while also providing leadership and motivation.
- Commitment & Dedication: This position calls for an athlete looking to be more than a volunteer. Our catchers are considered players and leaders of our beep baseball teams.
- Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with players and coaches to build a supportive team environment.
- Make a Difference: Help visually impaired athletes enjoy the game of beep baseball.
- Be Part of History: Join the inaugural season of the second U.S. all-women's beep baseball team.
- Lead & Inspire: Take on a leadership role in this groundbreaking team.
- Have Fun & Catch: Enjoy the thrill of the game while contributing to a supportive sports community.
More opportunities with SOCAL BEEP BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About SOCAL BEEP BASEBALL ASSOCIATION
Location:
305 E CALIFORNIA BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91106, US
Mission Statement
SoCal Beep Baseball Association empowers visually impaired youth, adults, and veterans throughout Southern California to participate in recreational and competitive athletic experiences, enriching their lives through sport and community.
Description
Beep Baseball is a version of America’s past time that has been adapted for the blind and visually impaired. SCBBA aims to promote the sport and serve the SoCal visually impaired community through the love of baseball.
What we currently offerThe San Gabriel Valley Panthers practice weekly at McDonald Park in Pasadena, California February through October.
What you need to know:
Volunteers are not required to have any background with visually impaired individuals. We train our volunteers well and our players are very communicative and independent.
While baseball/softball experience is helpful, it is not required by any means. An outgoing and competitive spirit is all we need to provide a great experience for our players.
Goals include:
Launch an LA county based all-women's Beep Baseball team in spring of 2024.
Bring in dedicated volunteers to support the Panthers practices, games and events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
973 N Mar Vista AvePasadena, CA 91104
DATE POSTED
May 9, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Baseball
- Coaching
- Outdoor Recreation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- This role calls for 3 hours two Saturdays a month. This is for practices and games.
- We just really want a super cool person!