YOUTH FOOTBALL SIGN UPS NOW!

I know baseball just started and no one wants to think about football, but if you want to get your son on a youth team this summer you really need to do just that.

For most associations in South County, returning player registration will begin in the next few weeks. New player registration usually begins in April. Since there are only 35 players per tackle team, and most associations only field one or two teams per division, they do fill up quickly.

San Diego Youth Football and Cheer is the largest conference in San Diego County and operates 6 associations in the South County from Imperial Beach to Bonita. You can find their links on our side blog. Check your individual association's website for registration dates.

For all associations there are standard requirements, the county contract with player photo (3 copies), the physical (turned in prior to practice), the final report card. You will also be required to turn in proof of residency (some associations require more than one source, you will need to check with your local association), also, each association has their own forms for refund policy, weight requirements, player and parent code of conduct, etc.

My son played for Otay Ranch Broncos and then moved to the Eastlake Panthers last year. The caliber of coaches he has had the fortune of being coached by all his years has been amazing. I believe much of who my son has become is a direct result of the lessons he has learned from his football experiences and the people that surround him while he is there. Last year was a very trying year and the coaches were incredible, they made all the difference to a boy that could have lost football forever. That is community and I respect those individuals that give their time and energy to our youth.
The mission statement of San Diego Youth Football and Cheer (just wanted to share, because I think it is important to know, they teach more than just football)

Our organization will make every effort to make sure that every child with the desire to participate gets the opportunity to play or cheer, without regard to prior experience or athletic ability.

We are committed to instilling Honesty, Loyalty, Integrity, Teamwork, Discipline, Sportsmanship, Respect, Leadership, Trust and Commitment in our young participants. We believe these values and virtues are important to their growth and to them becoming active members of our community and society.

We will instill in our youth the challenge of competition, the joy of victory, the reality of defeat, the importance of commitment and the spirit of community. Our Scholar Athlete Recognition program is to directly underscore the importance of academic achievement among athletes, and by doing so, it will prepare them for the challenges of high school and collegiate environments.

These goals will be achieved through organizing our dedicated volunteers, caring parents, and business associates who wish to partner with our great youth sport program.

Opening Day at Parkview Little League

I can't believe it is almost here, but little league baseball is right around the corner.

For most of us parents and players, we had our first practices this week. Met our new teammates and coaches, hooked-up with old friends, and just slid back into the sport that starts our Spring, Baseball.

For my son our first practice was actually on the minor B field this week. I got to walk my giant dog, Zeus, and watch my son play baseball with a new enthusiasm he didn't have last year. Kids grow and mature so much year to year, so every year sports is different, for them to play and for us to watch.

I saw many familiar All Star World Series Champions on the Juniors field practicing, and Coach Ric Ramirez was there with his youngest son and nephew practicing with their Majors team.

From what I understand, Parkview has more kids this year than ever, so that means more games, more uniforms, more coaches needed, more umpires needed, more everything. We will be playing games this year from Sunday - Saturday, basically every day of the week! WOW! That's commitment from their Board and the volunteers that run the place.

Opening Day Ceremonies are scheduled for Saturday, March 13th. They usually start early with the T-Ball parade and team intros. Come on out and meet your Parkview Little Leaguers.

EXTRA EXTRA Read All About It!!!

The McMillin Realty South County edition of DREAM HOMES Magazine March issue will be hitting newsstands soon.

Our feature home is a gorgeous, upgraded gem in Eastlake, but that's for you to check out yourself. It won't disappoint.

Our Chula Vista "highlights" this month are, the South Bay YMCA - Celebrating 50 Years this year; the Chula Vista Elementary School District; the Chula Vista Marina; and our gorgeous Otay Ranch Town Center.

It is McMillin Realty's mission to help educate all of San Diego County the tremendous benefits and amenities our city has to offer. We are no longer the sleepy little border town we once had the reputation of being. We have shopping, dining, schools, parks, golf, hospitals, marinas, country clubs, and it is all new and state of the art.

We are passionate about our community, it's people, and it's future.

At McMillin Realty, we don't just sell homes, we sell lifestlyes. South County Lifestyles - The very best San Diego has to offer!



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McMillin Realty's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Get those Easter Baskets out of the garage and dusted off, start shopping for your prettiest Easter Bonnet, because the Easter Bunny is coming to Discovery Park!

The sun is blinding us in the morning on the way to work, the days are getting warmer and a little longer... Yep, Spring is coming! For the Chula Vista community and McMillin Realty there has been a long standing tradition at Discovery Park in Rancho del Rey the weekend before Easter. The McMillin Realty Annual Easter Egg Hunt.
If you have ever been to one you can confirm, it starts at 9:00 am SHARP, and is over in about 5 minutes (at least the egg hunting part). Those kids are pros! They mow down the park, in sections by age, and clean out about 6,000 colored eggs in minutes - some with prize tickets in them. The Easter Bunny is there, of course, to make sure all the kids get their share, to take photos, and to wish everyone a Happy Easter.

So be ready, Saturday, March 27th, Discovery Park - Rancho del Rey - at 9:00 am sharp! Remember, those kids know how to hunt eggs FAST!

Discovery Park is also home to our beautiful and talented Bonita Valley Girls Fast Pitch Softball Association. So after the egg hunt, stop on over and check out a game or two. It is really exciting to watch!

I mean... how cute is she?....

Chula Vista Days

Today as I was driving my kids to school I noticed a huge crowd at Heritage Park at 7:00 in the morning. News trucks, classic cars, the Castle Park High School Band. What was going on? I had to stop and find out.

It was Fox 5 in the morning. They were filming their entire Morning Show right here from our gorgeous Heritage Park! It was "Chula Vista Days". How Cool is that! We are finally getting our day in the spot light. Over due?... Maybe, but at least they are taking notice of our fine city.

I parked immediately, and walked over to see what was going on. Shot some pictures with my iPhone of the band and the cars and, didn't know it was him, but had a conversation about our dogs and cars with Loren Nancarrow. I thought is was sweet seeing him walk his beautiful german shepherd around our pond, checking out the ducks before heading back over to the crowd.

What a day for Chula Vista. Then I got into the office, missed their show unfortunately, but did check out their website. I found all sorts of video clips of the morning, and a good one from the Mayor, Cheryl Cox. I am going to share it on my blog.

Hopefully, more news stations follow suit and come to Chula Vista to feature our City. We have so much to offer we couldn't possibly feature it all in 3 hours!

The Blue Bombers Trade a Weekend of Sand for Snow

Our local Little League World Series Champions headed off to the Nations Capitol and met President Obama on Friday, February 5, 2010, but when they arrived they got more than a presidential handshake, they got a whole lot of SNOW!!!

Since we are not so accustom to the beautiful white stuff, the boys enjoyed the afternoon playing in the hip-high snow with their parents looking on. With all the history around them, they seemed more interested in who could make a bigger hole in the snow when falling from a park bench.

They all agreed though, that meeting the President was the thrill of the trip. It was an experience they will never forget.

They did get an extra two days off of school due to being stuck in Washington because of the biggest blizzard the area has seen in years, figures on the weekend Californians go out there! But hey, we have the beach to come back to.

The boys are already back in baseball practice, this time for the Chula Vista Pony League. Parkview has a whole new set of kids moving in their place. It's a new year. Are you ready for some baseball?

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