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Friday, August 12
WELCOME TO THE AMELIA LITTLE LEAGUE WEBSITE - BEAUMONT, TX
Amelia Little League was first chartered in 1968 and has been in operation continuously since then. We have baseball programs for players ages 5-18 and softball for girls ages 5-16. Registration for the spring season is held in early January and the season begins in March and runs through May. Registration for fall ball is held in August and the season starts mid-September and runs through mid-November. The league is run entirely by unpaid volunteers and we are always looking for help. You can help in the concession stands, help maintain the grounds and fields, be an umpire, help with this website and many other areas. You can also help by buying a sponsor sign, sponsoring a team or just making a tax-deductible donation. Check back here for news about the league and upcoming events.
Centerfield by John Fogerty
Wednesday, December 3
JANUARY BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED
The January board meeting has been scheduled for TUESDAY, JAN. 6 AT 7 PM IN THE VINCENT MS CAFETERIA. Anyone interested in the welfare of the league is welcomed and encouraged to attend. There is a lot of work that needs to be done to have our facilities ready for the spring 2009 season and we need to make plans now for registration in January. Please mark you calendar and plan to attend. GOD BLESS OUR VOLUNTEERS! Without you the league would not exist.
Saturday, November 15
REQUEST FOR BASEBALL MANAGERS AND COACHES
The league is now accepting letters of request to manage or coach (assistant manager) baseball teams in the spring 2009 season. If you would like to be considered for one of these positions you must submit a request letter and a Volunteer Application (which you can print from the spring registration article below) now to Lee Talley, Baseball Player Agent. Include your name, address, phone numbers, email address, your qualifications (previous managing or coaching experience, working with children, etc.) and which division you would like to manage or coach in (T-ball, A, AA, AAA, or major). You may submit your letter to Lee by email at ktlt@sbcglobal.net or give it to any board member. If you have any questions about these positions, please contact Lee at 860-1927 or 363-2229. NOTE: Coaches are not assigned to teams until after the draft.
Wednesday, December 3
*** UPDATE *** NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD ELECTED
New Executive Board (officers) and regular Board members were recently elected. These members will serve for the upcoming year beginning Nov. 6, 2008 through September 30, 2009. Good luck to all and thanks for volunteering. Those elected are: Executive Board President - Cindy Wier 791-7776 1st. Vice President-Baseball - Charlton Hornsby 861-2582 2nd. Vice President-Softball - Richard Griffith 860-0753 Treasurer - Debbie Riggs 892-6230 Secretary - Jennifer Lange 840-4424 Player Agent - Lee Talley 363-2229 Player Agent - Softball - Brandon Wright Safety Officer - Pat Barton 840-6119 Information Officer - vacant
All Board Members: Pat Barton Carrie Cunningham - Concession Stand Manager Richard Griffith Greg Hatcher - Umpire-in-Chief Charlton Hornsby William Howell Jennifer Lange Debbie Riggs Greg Sonnier - Equipment Manager, baseball Marion Tallarita - Coaching Coordinator Lee Talley
Robin Troy Cindy Wier Brandon Wright
Saturday, November 8
SPRING 2009 REGISTRATION DATES SET
Registration dates for our spring season have been scheduled as follows: SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 2009 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM TUESDAY, JAN. 13, 2009 FROM 6 PM TO 8 PM SATURDAY, JAN. 17, 2009 FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM ALL REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT VINCENT MS Below are links to the forms you will need. You can speed up the process and save time for yourself by clicking on the links and completing the forms online then printing them. Bring the completed forms to registration with the player's birth certificate and three (3) different proofs-of-residence such as driver's license, voter registration card, payroll slip, utiity bill, etc. NOTE - only one utility bill may be used. We will also need the player's shirt size. Player Registration Form Medical Release Form Volunteer Application (Do Not Use Previous Versions) Refer any questions to Lee Talley (363-2229), Cindy Wier (791-7776) or any other board member shown below under "New Officers and Board Elected".
Thursday, October 30
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL RULE CHANGES FOR 2009
Little League has approved changes for the 2009 season for both the regular season and post-season tournament play. You can view these changes by clicking on the links below. Baseball - Rules and Regulations
Baseball - Tournament Rules and Guidelines Softball - Rules and Regulations
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Wednesday, September 17
HURRICANE IKE TAKES ITS TOLL ON AMELIA FACILITIES
It was almost deja vu Hurricane Rita in 2005 as once again our facilities took a heavy hit as Hurricane Ike came crashing ashore early Saturday morning, Sept. 13. While this causes a major financial hardship for our league we must keep in mind that many others in our area suffered much worse at the hands of Ike. Many of our neighbors lost their houses and all possessions and a few even lost their lives. The basic necessities such as food and water are at a premium now while millions wait to have their power restored which went out late Friday night and into Saturday. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all of these. You can view more photos of the damages at our facilities by clicking on "albums". These were taken Saturday afternoon.
Friday, August 29
FIELD WORK DAY RESCHEDULED
THE WORK DAY SCHEDULED FOR AUG. 30 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY SEPT. 6 STARTING AT 8 AM. ******************************************************************************************************************* We need a few good men and/or women to help out with some minor projects at our complex on SATURDAY AUG. 30, 2008, beginning at 8 AM. I know it's Labor Day weekend but we thought that since we're having fall ball registration that day we could get some other stuff done. Here's the list (there may be more that I'm not aware of):
* Move all softball kitchen equipment and materials from field house back to concession stand. * Clean out field house - it's a mess (would probably take a couple of people 2 hours after the softball stuff is moved). * Cut down the small trees beginning to grow in the fence line on Eldridge and also on some of the fields (bring cutters). * Cut weeds/grass along all field fence lines (the mower cannot get close enough; bring trimmers). * Spray weed killer on field fence lines and under bleachers (bring sprayers, we have only one). * Place a 4 X 4 support beam near the faucets at the softball minor field and the baseball AA field (to prevent them from getting run into and broken by the mower). * Move the portable bleachers back to where they belong; they were moved for repairs (we would need about 8 or 10 men to do this manually; we cannot afford to try to drag them with a vehicle and break them after they were just fixed).
Remember, grounds maintenance goes on year round, not just during the playing season. Please come out and help and invite another Amelia LL parent or coach or friend. Thanks.
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Sunday, August 17
LYONDELLBASELL "GLOBAL CARE DAY" IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BEAUMONT ROTARY CLUB
As many of you already know, Saturday, July 19, 2008 was a memorable day for Amelia Little League. That was the day volunteers from LyondellBasell Beaumont and the Rotary Club ofBeaumont teamed up to make some major improvements and renovations to our facilities during this “Global Care Day”. They even provided some breakfast goodies and drinks throughout the day and a great barbecue lunch. However, unless you were there, you probably have no idea of the scope of this project so here it is: - Approximately $14,000 was donated by the two organizations to accomplish the work.
- Approximately 120 LyondellBasell and Rotary Club volunteers showed up.
- More than 1200 man-hours were spent working that day.
- Several volunteers from these two organizations put in many hours weeks before July 19 in developing the scope of work and doing some preparatory work. Additionally, some volunteers returned after July 19 to do some clean-up work.
- 300 tons of caliche was used.
- 20 cubic yards of concrete was used.
- 15 gallons of green paint was used.
- Miscellaneous tools, safety equipment and supplies provided.
Here’s what was accomplished: - About 3” of concrete was poured on the softball concession stand and rest rooms floor to raise it up to prevent flooding which has occurred in the past.
- The softball press box room walls were insulated and sheeted and the room was divided into two separate parts. We now have a separate secure equipment storage room there.
- The baseball parking lot road was resurfaced with caliche and compacted.
- A drainage trench was dug and a new drainpipe installed in the north end of the baseball parking lot to replace the crushed one.
- Installed concrete walkways from the baseball parking lot fence to the concessions stands and bleachers.
- Straightened the steel supports and made weld repairs to several of the portable bleachers.
- Replaced bad or missing bleacher boards on many of the portable bleachers.
- Made repairs to fencing and gates at all fields.
- Painted bleachers and concession stand exterior.
The workday began at 6 AM and it was truly amazing to see so many people showing up to help. Itwas just as amazing to see these volunteers spread throughout our complex going about their business. Many of them stayed until the evening hours, giving up their Saturday to help us. The workday was very well organized and it showed. These are the people who made it happen: Trapper Jennings - Global Care Day Coordinator Randy Tatum - LyondellBasell Plant Manager Bill Miller - Concrete Coordinator Nelson Leday - Carpenter Coordinator Chad Mirabella - Bleacher Repair Coordinator Luis Espinoza - Paint Coordinator Greg Pearson - Fence Coordinator Daniel Mikolay - Rotary Club Coordinator Carrie Cunningham - Amelia Little League Coordinator To all of you and the other volunteers from your organizations we are truly grateful. THANK YOU LYONDELLBASELL AND ROTARY CLUB!!! Click on “albums” to see more pictures from the workday.
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Tuesday, August 5
JUNIOR, SENIOR AND BIG LEAGUE ALL STARS HAVE TERRIFIC POST-SEASON
This was one of the more successful All-Star seasons in recent history! Big League captured the State Title and took 2nd at Regionals. Senior League won the Section 2 title and took 2nd in the Texas East State Tournament. Our Junior League Nationals team also won the Section 2 title and took 3rd in the Texas East State Tournament. Way to go everyone! This success highlights the hard work and effort everyone has done to make Beaumont Baseball/AWE one of the best baseball communities in our area. Way to go! We all should be proud!
Monday, July 7
*** UPDATE ***BEAUMONT ROTARY CLUB AND LYONDELL COMMIT RESOURCES TO HELP OUR LEAGUE - JULY 19, 2008
*** PLEASE NOTE START TIME IS 6 AM (that's when the Lyondell and Rotary Club people will get there) *** Even if you can come only for a short time, that would be great. Through the efforts of Carrie Cunningham and other board members, the Beaumont Rotary Club and Lyondell have agreed to provide some funds, equipment and supplies to help our league make some relatively major repairs and renovations around our complex. The work is scheduled for SATURDAY, JULY 19, starting around 6 AM until ???. We need to have a large contingent of Amelia LL volunteers ready to go to work that day in conjunction with the Rotary Club and Lyondell volunteers who show up. It would be extremely embarrassing to our organization to have these two entities volunteer their resources and have very little representation from our own league to help. Please mark your calendar and show up that day. Here is a list of items expected to be done that day: Elevating the Softball Press box/ concession stand to address drainage problems Repair all fences. Repair all bleachers. Add concrete "skirts" to high traffic areas around bleachers and restrooms. Add equipment room to Softball press box area. Repairs to the Softball concession stand from break-in. Repair culverts in baseball parking lots and re-dig ditches for drainage. Resurface the parking lot.
Sunday, July 6
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
The post-season tournament play has come to an end for Amelia LL. While our teams did not win any District 12 titles, our volunteers are, without a doubt, champions. It took many hours of dedicated work by many volunteers to get our facilities ready to play each home tournament game. These people were not looking for any gratitude or acknowledgement, they were just doing what needed to be done to showcase Amelia LL in the best possible light to our visitors. What did they do? Here's a list, by no means complete; * Take the responsibility to manage/coach and prepare a team and make sure all the required paperwork is collected and approved. * Recruit people to work in the concession stands and take the time to go and buy the necessary supplies. * Work in the concession stands then clean-up the kitchen after each game. * Clean the restrooms. * Cut the grass and rake/drag the infield dirt areas. * Pick up the trash. * Perform the duties of a Tournament Director. * Umpire the games. * Announce the games and keep score. * Came to watch the games and cheer on the teams. A GREAT BIG "THANK YOU" TO ALL OF YOU!
Sunday, July 6
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT GAMES 2008
The Little League tournament (All Star) season has begun. Click on "links" then "District 12" to see the tournament brackets. Check back here for scores. Please come out and support our teams. 9 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT June 9, 2008 - Unfortunately our team lost to Kountze 10-0 but the guys played hard through 5 innings. We're proud of all of you! And thanks to the coaches and fans. June 7, 2008 - Our 9 year old team lost their first game to Lumberton 14-4. They play again at home Monday, June 9 at 7:30 PM against Kountze. 9 YEAR OLD ALL STARS Garrett Brown Alan Chanley Justin Essex Justin Gallander Hunter Hentrich Myles Hornsby Cameron Meaux Dan Moore Donnie Perricone Bryan Rao Bryce Tallarita William Willis Manager: Marion Tallarita Coach: Dane Meaux 9 & 10 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT June 17, 2008 - It just wasn't our night. The boys lost to Tyler County and have been eliminated from the tournament. GOOD TRY GUYS! June 14, 2008 - It was a great game but Jasper beat our boys 8-5. They will play Tyler County at home on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM. Come on out and cheer them to victory. GOOD LUCK GUYS! This team will play their first game at home on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 PM against Jasper. 10 YEAR OLD ALL STARS Andrew Alvarez Nigel Barber Paul Chanley Sean Cunningham Cameron Hanley Jeremiah Hartfield Tanner Hilliard Dadrian Hopkins Cody Meaux Julian Perez Conner Perkins Xavier Whittington Manager: Danny Cunningham Coach: Joey Hilliard ********************************************************************************* 10 & 11 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT June 23, 2008 - It was another close, nail-biting game but Buna got the better of our boys 4-3 thereby eliminating them from the tournament. GOOD TRY GUYS and thanks to all those who helped in any way. June 21, 2008 - It was a close, exciting game but our boys came up short in a 6-5 loss to Tyler County. They will play again in Buna on Monday, June 23 at 7:30 PM. GOOD LUCK GUYS! This team will play their first game at home on Saturday, June 21 at 7:30 PM against Tyler County. 11 YEAR OLD ALL STARS Max Anderson Caleb Barton DeVan Crawford Dylan Crews Brendan Cunningham Roman Gauthier Ryan McClain Hayden Gonzales Karson Riggs Chris Morman Taylor Stump Aaron Woods Manager: Pat Barton Coach: Kyle Riggs LITTLE LEAGUE (11-12) TOURNAMENT July 5, 2008 - For the second time in the tournament our guys had to face West End on their home field. It didn't work out the way we wanted it to with a 12-4 decision in West End's favor. The loss ended the hopes of our team for a District 12 title. Three cheers for our guys in making it the furthest of any Amelia team this year! Thanks to everyone who helped out in any way. It takes a lot of dedicated people to make it work. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS AND THEIR COACHES FOR THEIR EFFORTS! July 3, 2008 - Well, they just keep on rolling! They beat Kountze 13-4 and advance to play away at either West End or Silsbee on Saturday, July 5 at 7:30 PM. The WE/Silsbee game is scheduled for Friday, July 4. GO TEAM GO!! July 2, 2008 - YEA! They did it again! Our guys beat Jasper 9-5 and their next game is Thursday, July 3, at Kountze at 7:30 PM. Each game is a must-win so please come out and cheer them on. WE'RE ROOTING FOR YOU GUYS! July 1, 2008 - The boys really got it together in this game with an impressive 16-1 win over Spindletop. They will now travel to Jasper to play on Wednesday, July 2 at 7:30 PM. KEEP IT GOING GUYS! June 30, 2008 - It was a high-scoring game but our guys came up short in a 19-11 loss to West End. They play again on Tuesday, July 1, at home against Spindletop. Game time is 7:30. Please come out and support our only remaining baseball team in the tournament. GO GET 'EM GUYS! June 28, 2008 - Our little league tournament team got the first win for ALL this tournament season. We beat North Beaumont 3-1. As the score indicates, it was a tough, close game. CONGRATULATIONS BOYS!. Their next game is at West End on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 7:30 PM. Let's get out there and cheer them on to victory #2. GOOD LUCK TEAM! ********************************************************************************** This team will play their first game at home on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 PM against North Beaumont. 12 YEAR OLD ALL STARS Photo: Bottom, L to R: Tristan Herink, Josh Frank, Jaron Stinson, Robbie Carter, Colton Bernsen, Sean Born. Top, L to R: Asst. Manager, Tom Stockmann, Matt Stockmann, Malcolm Thibodeaux, Maleenia Seegers, Justin Condon, Dominique Semien, Brock Troy, Manager, Ray Troy.
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Thursday, July 3
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT GAMES 2008
The Little League tournament (All Star) season has begun. Click on "links" then "District 12" to see the tournament brackets. Check back here for scores. Please come out and support our teams. 9 & 10 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT June 24, 2008 - It just wasn't in the cards this year as Lumberton beat our girls to claim the District 12 title. CONGRATULATIONS ON A GOOD TRY TEAM! June 18, 2008 - The girls won a big one to stay in the chase. They beat Buna and will now play at Lumberton on Tuesday, June 24 at 7:30 PM. This is a must-win for the girls. They will have to beat Lumberton twice to claim the District 12 title so they'll need all the fan support they can get. Come out and cheer them to victory. YOU CAN DO IT GIRLS!! June 17, 2008 - The girls hit a bump in the road and lost to Lumberton but they are still in it. They play host to Buna Wednesday, June 18 at 7:30 PM. They'll need some hometown support; come on out. GOOD LUCK GIRLS!! June 14, 2008 - WOW! The girls beat Buna 13-3 and will advance. They will play Lumberton away on Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM. They'll need some Amelia fans there rooting for them. GO GET 'EM GIRLS! 10 YEAR OLD ALL STARS Misti Carrell Tonjdreanna Clifton Sarah Griffith McKayla Herink Shaquera Hill Ellen Lane Alexis Mosby Jasmond Raymond Macy Till Mackenzie Till Shea Ward Keely Whittington Sage Young Manager: Pat Till Coach: Mike Ward *********************************************************************************** This team will play their first game at home on Saturday, June 14 at 7:30 PM against Buna. 11 & 12 YEAR OLD TOURNAMENT July 2, 2008 - The young ladies just couldn't pull it out against Silsbee and have been eliminated from the tournament. That's OK girls, you gave it your best shot. CONGRATULATIONS! June 28, 2008 - The girls came up short against Buna and will now have to fight their way back through the loser's bracket. They will play again at home on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 7:30 PM against Silsbee. Please come out to cheer them on to a win. GOOD LUCK GIRLS! ******************************************************************************** This team will play their first game at Buna on Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 PM. 12 YEAR OLD ALL STARS TBA
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Monday, June 16
**** UPDATE **** PHILLIES WIN CITY TOURNAMENT
Photo: adults (back row): Coach Brian Condon, Manager Tom Stockmann, Coach Kyle Riggs; Players standing: Joshua Frank, Karson Riggs, Trey Whittington, Roman Gauthier, Brandon Ogden, Matt Stockmann, Max Anderson; kneeling: Jaime Case, Justin Condon, Sean Born June 5, 2008 - THREE CHEERS FOR OUR PHILLIES!! The major division Phillies won the City Championship defeating West End 9-3. This is the second straight year Amelia has won this coveted award (Indians last year). GREAT GAME PHILLIES! ********************************************************************************** June 4, 2008 - It was a fabulous game tied 4-4 after 5 innings but the West End Hook managed to score 4 runs in the top of the 6th and held the Amelia Volcanoes to only 1 run in the bottom of the inning. The West End Hook wins the AAA division City Championship by a score of 8-5. A WELL-DESERVED CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH TEAMS!! PHOTO: Kneeling from bottom left: Manager/Head coach- Gene Perkins, Milton Zachary, Chaz Sonnier, Connor Perkins, Myles Hornsby, Asst. Coach- Greg Sonnier; Standing from top left: Trevor West, Micheal Tanner, Jeramiah Hartfield, William Stuberfield, Daydren Hopkins; Back Row: Asst Coach- Milton Zachary. Not pictured: William Willis, Taydren Esprit. Don't forget - our Phillies play at West End this evening, June 5, for the city title in the little league division. Go out and support them. *********************************************************************************** June 3, 2008 - HURRAY FOR OUR PHILLIES! Our major league Phillies beat Spindletop 12-5 and will now play West End for the City Championship on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 PM at West End. They'll need some home support so please plan to attend the game. GOOD LUCK PHILLIES! ************************************************************************************ June 2, 2008 - CONGRATULATIONS to our AAA Volcanoes!! They beat the North End Cougars 15-5 this evening. They now advance to the City Championship game at home against West End on Wednesday, June 4 at 7:30 PM. Come out and cheer for them. GOOD LUCK VOLCANOES! And don't forget the Spindletop vs. Phillies game at home tomorrow (see below). *********************************************************************************** June 1, 2008 - Our regular season has ended and now the post-season games begin with the Beaumont City Tournament. This tournament has been in existence for a number of years and pits the winners of the four Beaumont Little League AAA and Major division teams against each other respectively with the bragging rites at stake for the year. The Volcanoes for the AAA division and the Phillies for the Major division will represent Amelia LL in the tournament, both teams having won the best of three play-off series this past week. The Volcanoes beat the Storm and the Phillies beat the A's. The Volcanoes will play North End at 7:30 PM Monday, June 2, 2008 at the North End field and the Phillies will play Spindletop at home on Tuesday June 3, 2008 at 7:30 PM. Come on out and root for our teams. CONGRATULATIONS to both teams and GOOD LUCK in the tournament.
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Wednesday, May 7
*** UPDATE *** POWDERPUFF 2008 - PHOTO ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
You can view a lot of Powderpuff pictures compliments of Rhonda Hatcher. Just click on "albums" in the menu to the left. Our 4th annual Powderpuff softball game was held Saturday, April 26. If you didn't see it, you missed the "show" of a lifetime. The "ladies" looked MAHVELOUS! Special thanks to Susan Tallarita and Michelle Cauley for organizing this event again this year (they've done it all 4 years). And let's not forget to thank those behind the scenes who spent their time Saturday helping make this a success.
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THE BEAUTIFUL "LADIES" OF 2008
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Saturday, May 3
WAL MART AND PEPSI MAKE CONTRIBUTION TO AMELIA LL
Once again this year Wal Mart and Pepsi got together and donated $1000 to Amelia Little League. This gift was used to defray the cost of uniforms and equipment. THANK YOU WAL MART AND PEPSI!
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Sunday, April 27
*** UPDATE *** PHOTO ALBUM ADDED *** AQUAFINA PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION
A PH&R photo album is now available for viewing. Click on "Albums" in the menu at left. I do not recognize all of the participants so I would appreciate hearing from you with their names so I can enter them. Also, if there are any errors with names in the album, let me know. Please tell me the image number when giving the info. Use my email address below the menu Our first PH&R competition was held today and judging by the enthusiasm of the participants and their fans, it was a successful event and so we plan to do it again next year. We want to thank all of the participants, their parents and supporters for taking part of their Saturday to spend at the ballpark. Special thanks also go to the following people who volunteered much of their Saturday to help facilitate this event. Pat Barton, Carrie & Dan Cunningham, Bryan Moravits, Art Perez, James Ragsdale, Debbie Riggs, Jeff Ross, Greg Sonnier, Mark Storey, Tommy Stovall and Robin Troy. Here are the winners of the competition who will advance to the sectional competition in Deer Park on May 17. 7/8 Division All-Around Champion - Michael Gresham Pitching Champion - Coda Conner Hitting Champion - Michael Gresham Running Champion - Michael Gresham 9/10 Division All-Around Champion - Eli Dentremont Pitching Champion - Eli Dentremont Hitting Champion - Thomas Burbank Running Champion - Jehkyrian Antoine 11/12 Division All-Around Champion - Shea Edmonds Pitching Champion - Shea Edmonds Hitting Champion - Maxwell Anderson Running Champion - Brandon Arena 13/14/ Division All-Around Champion - Beau Tallarita Pitching Champions - Jarrod Harmon, Matthew Stockmann, Beau Tallarita (tie) Hitting Champion - Brandon Storey Running Champion - Matthew Stockmann CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO THEM IN SECTIONALS.
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Sunday, April 27
NEW SCOREBOARD FOR SOFTBALL
The Walter Umphrey girls softball field has a new scoreboard. HEB donated the money for the scoreboard in September 2006 and it was purchased in March, 2007. Thanks to Bryan Moravits, it was installed last weekend. We will soon erect a sign acknowledging HEB's donation.
Wednesday, April 16
WHY KIDS PLAY AND WHY THEY QUIT
Here's an interesting article on youth sports. Just click on the article title and take a look.
Saturday, May 6
IMPORTANT LIGHTNING SAFETY NOTE
The potential for thunderstorms with dangerous lightning is always a threat in southeast Texas. The following procedure will be in effect while games are being played. This procedure applies to baseball (including junior, senior and big league) and softball games being played.
1. The lightning meter will be turned on at the scorer's table in the boy's Major League press box when any threatening weather is present.
2. An air horn will be kept at the scorer's table.
3. The umpire at the game will make the decision to postpone or cancel the games based on the lightning meter data.
4. The umpire will sound the air horn to stop play. The signal to stop play will be 3 short blasts of the air horn. When sounded, all teams must leave the field and enter the dugouts.
5. When the threat has passed the umpire will sound the air horn to resume play. The signal to resume play will be 1 long blast of the air horn.
Sunday, March 16
LIVE DOPPLER RADAR WEATHER LINK
Saturday, March 1
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO KEEP A SCOREBOOK?
Learn How to Keep Score!
Most parents will be asked to keep score at one time or another. If you don't know how to properly keep a scorebook, click here for a great online tutorial.
Monday, December 3
CHECK OUT THE NEW LINK
Click on "links" at the left and check out the MLB Kid's Club site. Lots of good information and games.
Wednesday, July 4
A LETTER FROM DAVE MORROW, PRES. OF BEAUMONT BASEBALL (13-16 AGE GROUP)
This article is directed to those parents who have baseball players who will someday play their Little League baseball in the 13-16 age group. At that age, District 12 (our district) allows Amelia and West End Little Leagues to combine players in order to have enough teams to have a competitive league. If you don't already know it, their games are played on the "big" field adjacent to our "A" and girl's softball fields at the end of Morgan Rd. This field is currently a showpiece thanks to the work of a very few people but it cannot continue to be done that way. For many years our leagues just could not work together effectively for the benefit of the combined league. You may have heard of any number of reasons for this. The bottom line is that we MUST work together if we expect the league to survive. Please read Dave's letter in the "handouts" section and consider joining the team if your child is already playing or will be playing in this league. If you still have some years left in the younger age groups you should seriously consider helping out there. Amelia Little League has a very large complex of playing fields, bleachers, parking areas and buildings, all of which need caring for. Team managers, coaches, umpires, officers, concession stand workers, committee persons, etc, are also needed and a few people cannot do it.
Sunday, February 11
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT - VOLUNTEERING
Did you ever think about
* Who gets all the paperwork ready for registration?
* Who arranges for the registration and meeting venues?
* Who gets everything ready for the candy fund-raiser?
* Who gets the concession stands ready for the city inspection?
* Who orders the equipment, uniforms, etc.?
* Who organizes, issues, and takes back the equipment?
* Who gets the supplies for the concession stands?
* Who schedules the concession stand volunteers?
* Who schedules the umpires?
* Who prepares the playing schedules?
* Who reconciles the league checking account?
* Who cleans the toilets?
* Who cleans up the trash?
* Who cuts the grass (all year)?
* Who repairs the plumbing, electrical, etc.?
Have I bored you? I can assure you the VOLUNTEERS who do these things are not bored and the list above is just a thumbnail sketch of what gets done "behind the scenes". I encourage you to make a sincere effort to help the league when you are asked - in fact, don't wait to be asked - VOLUNTEER!! Most jobs do not require special skills so any of us can do them. The league needs and appreciates your support. Thank you.
Tuesday, March 6
NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH SPORTS
These days, with so many examples of poor sportsmanship readily available Ð whether itÕs on the television screen or at a professional, collegiate or high school game Ð itÕs becoming increasingly tricky to teach kids this important aspect of youth athletics. Being a consistent model of good sportsmanship, and instilling those values in your children, will produce young athletes that coaches will love having on their team; that players will enjoy playing with and competing against; and that officials will enjoy calling games for. ItÕll also make you proud to watch them in action.
For more information visit the National Alliance For Youth SportsÕ website at www.nays.org (Just click on the headline of this article to access the site.)
Sunday, February 11
EMPLOYER DONATIONS CAN HELP THE LEAGUE
I'm sure most of you know that a lot of companies will make donations to non-profit organizations like Little League. Many link the donation to volunteer hours performend by employees. Please check with your employers to see if they have programs like this and see what it takes to obtain a donation. In most cases all it takes is completing a form. There are a lot of areas at our facilities that need improvement - but it takes money. Thanks for your continued support.
Sunday, February 11
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PROHIBITED ON ALL AMELIA LL AND BISD PROPERTY
Please note that Little League, Inc. regulations prohibit bringing alcohol and tobacco products onto our property. In addition, A.L.L. leases the property from BISD and, I'm sure you know, alcohol and tobacco are prohibited on all BISD property. Please abide by these rules at all times - NO ALCOHOL; NO SMOKING; NO DIPPING. Set a good example for the children. Thank you.
Sunday, February 11
A "MUST READ" FOR ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN YOUTH SPORTS
If you are a parent or coach of children in sports it's imperative that you keep focused on providing a fun atmosphere for the kids. They need to enjoy this time of their lives so they can look back on it as a wonderful experience. Click on the article title to get to the website for more information.
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Wednesday, September 20
BASEBALL TOMORROW FUND CHECK PRESENTATION CEREMONY
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| Lee Talley (l), President, Jennifer Cartabona, and Paul Kramlick (r)
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The new field lighting and field house were dedicated in a ceremony held Monday, September 18, 2006 at the boy's major league field. Jennifer Cartabona, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant Coordinator, presented the league a ceremonial check for the project which was completed a few weeks ago. Local TV channels 6 and 12 were kind enough to give the league video coverage which was then broadcast on the 10 PM news. Also, Lee Stinson of Lee's Photography, volunteered his time to take pictures during the event and provided the league with CD's of the pictures. The three pictures shown here are just a few of those taken by Lee. The TV news segments and Lee's pictures will be forwarded to BTF for their use. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way and to those who attended the ceremony.
Thursday, October 19
AMELIA BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS FEATURED ON BTF WEBSITE
Amelia Little League is featured on the first-ever Baseball Tomorrow Fund "before and after" photo gallery. You can view this by clicking on the article title above then clicking on "See Before and After Photos of BTF Projects". Just scroll through the various photos until you get to ours.
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Monday, August 28
LIGHTING AND STORAGE BUILDING PROJECTS NOW COMPLETED
The new Musco lighting for the boy's major league field and the new storage building for the league have been completed. These projects cost approximately $95000 and all the money was provided by a grant from Baseball Tomorrow Fund. There will be a formal dedication of the lights and building in September, probably Monday, Sept. 18. Check back here for more details as they become available.
THANK YOU BASEBALL TOMORROW FUND!
Friday, May 19
AMELIA LITTLE LEAGUE RECEIVES "BASEBALL TOMOROW FUND" GRANT
Great news for our league. "Baseball Tomorrow Fund", an organization established by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, has awarded Amelia Little League $95,692.11. The grant will be used to purchase and install new Musco lighting for the boy's major league field and to construct a new 20' X 40' cement block storage building to replace the one blown away by Hurricane Rita last September. The building will be divided into two halves, one for baseball and one for softball and will be built in the area between the boy's T-Ball and major league fields and the girl's major league field. Completion of both projects is expected by mid-summer. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Baseball Tomorrow Fund on behalf of Amelia Little League.
Wednesday, May 11
WALL-BALL PROHIBITED
At the board meeting last night members voted unanimously to ban all wall-ball playing at the league facilities. This was done for several reasons such as:
* damaging the vents on the restroom
* throwing rocks through the vent holes (at least one person was hit by a rock while in the men's room)
* fighting
* getting injured
* distracting the players in the 3rd base dugout
It becomes the responsibility of all league members, managers, coaches and parents to enforce this ruling. I'm asking for your help in doing this. Thanks.
Paul Kramlick
Wednesday, November 10
ALUMINUM CANS
Anyone can make a donation to Amelia LL by taking aluminum cans to Gulf Coast Recycling on 4th & Cedar in Beaumont. Just tell them to send the check to
Amelia Little League
PO Box 7924
Beaumont, TX 77726
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