Conejo Valley Little League

Conejo Valley Little League (CVLL) is a chartered member of Little League Baseball.  Since 1963, CVLL has been a youth sports resource for boys and girls ages 4 to 18. The league has eight age-grouped divisions plus a Challenger Division for mentally and physically handicapped players.  In all, a typical Spring season will include about 450 players and 100 volunteers.  Practices begin in February and the playing season runs from early March to mid June.  A Fall Ball season runs from September through November.

CVLL produced the United States Champions in the 2004 Little League World Series. A few of those same players were part of the CVLL team that won the 2010 United States Big League Championship for players aged 18 and under!

The playing divisions and age groups of CVLL are:

Challenger Division - The Challenger Division is a unique program for mentally and/or physically challenged youth aged 5 to 18 which allows the enjoyment of little league participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities.

Peanut Division (Ages 4-6) – Little League rules require that all 4, 5 & 6 year olds play in the Peanut Division, which does not allow pitching. The Peanut Division is strictly instructional and non-competitive, providing a fun environment that introduces players to the fundamentals of the game. There are no tryouts and players are assigned to teams by the CVLL Player Agent.

Minor International Division (Ages 6-8) – All 7 year old players and some 8 year olds will be assigned to this division, in which pitching is introduced. 6 year olds with at least 1 year of tee ball experience may petition to play in this division. This division is also non-competitive in that no standings are kept. Players are assigned to teams by the Player Agent.

Minor National Division (Ages 7-9) – This is a developmental division which introduces players to more advanced techniques involving base running, fielding and pitching. Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts. 7 year olds may petition to play in this division. This is a player’s first exposure to a competitive division.

Minor American Division (Ages 9–12) – This division includes players aged 10 to 12 not drafted into the Majors, and enough 9 year olds to fill out the league. This division provides these players an opportunity to expand their skills by incorporating more advanced parts of the game such as base stealing and bunting. Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts. Players aged 12 are not allowed to pitch. Players in this division may be drafted up to the Major Division during the regular season to fill a vacancy.

Major Division (Ages 10–12) – The Majors consists of experienced 10, 11 and 12 year old players participating in a highly skilled division. Managers stress sound fundamentals in all aspects of the game. Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.

Junior Division (Ages 13 & 14) – All 13 and 14 year olds participate in this division, which features lead offs, pick offs and a larger field. The division consists of CVLL teams and teams from other nearby leagues. Players are drafted onto teams after participating in tryouts.

ABDG Division (Ages 15-19) - Amateur Baseball Development Group

More information at www.conejovalleylittleleague.org.

Simi Valley Girls Softball

Simi Valley Girls Softball supports over 500 players in 6 age divisions ranging from 4 to 15 years of age. Divisions are 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U and high school.

More information at www.simivalleygirlssoftball.org.

Camarillo Cougars Football and Cheer

The Camarillo Cougars program is dedicated to giving players and cheerleaders professional instruction in areas such as fundamentals, skill training, tactical decision making and position play. Along with learning the game of football and the art of cheerleading, participants learn the meaning of camaraderie, team play, sportsmanship and spirit. Training is a combination of individual and game-related instruction in addition to encouraging honor, integrity, confidence and creativity in performing the learned skills. Students are also taught how to thrive under the pressure of game situations.

For ages 6 to 14, based on both age and weight (see www.gcyfl.com/home.php?layout=648921):

• Mighty Mite: Ages 6 to 8

• Bantam: Ages 8 to 10

• Freshman: Ages 9 to 11

• Sophomore: Ages 10 to 12

• Junior: Ages 11 to 13

• Senior: Ages 12 to 14

Visit www.camarillocougars.com for more information. Member of the Gold Coast Youth Football league.

Children's Storytimes at Local Ventura County Area Barnes & Noble Locations

Barnes & Noble bookstores offer up some great storytimes for kids at designated times. Below is information about local B&N stores in Ventura County and nearby areas.

Children's Storytime in the Childrens' Department of Barnes & Noble at The Promenade at 160 S Westlake Boulevard, Thousand Oaks on Saturday mornings at 11am and certain other days and time frames. For more information and upcoming events, call 805.446.2820 or visit store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2751.

Children's Storytime at The Commons at Calabasas location, 4735 Commons Way, is on certain Saturday mornings at 11:00 a.m. and periodically Toddler Storytimes are on Thursday mornings at 10am. For more information and upcoming events, call 818.222.0542 or visit store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2054.

Children's Storytimes at the Ventura Gateway, 4820 Telephone Road, Barnes & Noble location vary from some Friday night storytimes at 7pm (geared towards ages 2 to 8), Saturday morning storytimes at 11am and Tuesday morning Toddler Storytimes at 9:30am, but do check first as dates/times can vary! For more information and upcoming events, call 805.339.0990 or visit store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2054.

For other locations and information, visit www.barnesandnoble.com.

Southern California Lacrosse Association - Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Agoura, Calabasas, Oak Park

The Southern California Lacrosse Association (SCLA) is a non-profit youth recreational lacrosse league based in Simi Valley, with 1,500 youth boys and girls lacrosse players across greater Los Angeles.

Divisions include: Boys U8, U10, U12 and U14 ad Girls Elementary School and Middle School.

Visit www.socallaxassoc.com for more information.

Individual team websites are as follows:

Newbury Park Prowlers Lacrosse Club www.nplax.com

United Lacrosse (Agoura, Westlake Village, Oak Park, some Calabasas) www.unitedyouthlax.com

Thousand Oaks Youth Lacrosse www.thousandoakslacrosse.com

Simi Valley Lacrosse  www.simivalleylacrosse.com

Calabasas Lacrosse www.calabasaslax.com

Camarillo Pony Baseball Association

Camarillo Pony Baseball Assocation offers a regular season that runs from mid-February through May. Fiels locations at Freedom Park and Kildee Park. Age divisions include:

• Quarterhorse - ages 4-5

• Shetland - age 6

• Pinto - ages 7-8

• Mustang - ages 9-10

• Bronco - ages 11-12

• Pony - ages 13-14

• Colt - ages 15-18

More information at www.camponybaseball.org.

Studio 316 Fine Art School & Studio in Newbury Park

Studio 316 is a fine art school & studio located at 2697 Lavery Ct, Unit 6, Newbury Park. Studio 316's founder has instructed fine art to children, teens and adults at over 12 studios prior to going out on his own.

Building a comfortable environment for the students here has been a goal from the very beginning. After having taught in both loose and regimented programs, Studio 316 offers its students more freedom to choose in their artistic direction, but not to their detriment either. While students may choose a medium and subject matter to explore and create, Studio 316 stresses the basics in drawing, tone and color at the same time.

Currently Studio 316 instructs drawing and painting to children ages 8+, teens, and adults. Mediums covered but not limited to are; graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting.

For more information, visit www.studio-316.com or call 805.480.2631.  FREE introductory lessons are available.

Simi Valley Baseball League

Simi Valley Baseball League (SVBL) was established in 1978 and in 2001 made the decision to change its sanctioning organization from Little League to Babe Ruth Baseball, allowing the league to expand its registration boundaries to all of Simi Valley and the surrounding communities.  Registration is open to all players living anywhere within Ventura County and the greater San Fernando Valley between the ages of 4 and 15.

Divisions include:

• T-ball - ages 4-6

• Rookie - ages 6-8

• Farm - ages 8-10

• Minor - ages 10-11

• Major - ages 11-12

• High School Prep - ages 12-15

More information at www.svbl.net.

AYSO Division 4 - Westlake, Agoura, Oak Park, Calabasas

American Youth Soccer Organization Region 4, covers the areas of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park and Calabasas,.

Age divisions range from 5U to 18U.

Pre-registration for the summer starts in the spring.

 For more information, visit www.aysoregion4.com.

Conejo Youth Flag Football Association

Since 1970, the Conejo Youth Flag Football Association has been committed to coaching all participants in the fundamentals of competitive football in a safe, instructional and positive environment.

For kids ages 6 to 17. Scrim division for ages 6 to 7, Bantam division for 8  to 9 1/2, Junior division for 9 1/2 to 10, Senior division for 11 to 13 and recently formed teenage passing division for ages 14 to 17.  Signups in April.

All games played at Redwood Middle School in Thousand Oaks.

More information at www.cyffa.com.