10u Lake Country Crushers: Welcome

One small change from last night - The December practices are really optional conditionings.  We know that all of you will have alot happening the month of December and we do not want to add another obligation.  If you can make the conditioning, we would love to have you.  If not - no worries!   All we ask is that you please call to let us know if you can make it so that we will know how many to expect.  We will start tryouts and regular practices in January.

11/15/09 Great time at cookout!!!  Kelsey, Macie and Karly B - I have something for you from the cookout.  I will get Kelsey's and Karly B.'s to Terry, Jannon give me a call.

Mark your calendars.  We will start practice again Sunday, December 6th.  Location and time will depend on the weather. 

Be sure to check back atleast once a week for updates about practice schedule, pictures and Spring Tryouts!!  We also have 2 Crusher organization fundraisers coming up that will benefit all 4 teams.  We will have additional information for you at the practice.

Thanks and have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

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11/13/09 New location for the cookout!!!  It will be at the training grounds in Chase City.  Take 49 N towards Victoria, go past the intersection of 49 and 47, take next left - John Bill Road.  Follow to the end and the training grounds are on the right.  If you have any questions call Jason at 434-210-1228.

Sorry this has taken so long.  This is what I have for the cookout on Sunday:

Walt - ribs and hamburgers

Eddie - chicken wings

Jason - ribs and sausages

If you want to bring something of your own for the grill, please do.  We will really only need side dishes(pasta salad, coleslaw) desserts, chips and please bring your own drinks.

Look forward to seeing everyone there.  

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I wanted all of you girls to know that I have thoroughly enjoyed working with each and everyone of you.  I am proud of all of the efforts you and your parents have put into this team.  I could not have asked for a beter group of girls and parents.  I'm sorry we didn't do better than what we did this fall; but, we are a young team and we have improved so much since when we first began practicing.  We are building something positive for our children and it will not happen overnight.  A few of us went through this last fall with the VA Vixens.  We had a heck of a team and we still took our share of beatings.  But in the spring we did better because we were playing teams our age.  We still need a lot of work on our hitting and defense.  We can't win games if we don't hit!  Our catchers and pitchers have improved tremendously over the season; however, they still need to practice hard to get better each game.  Overall, we are playing so much better than when we first started out.  I'm so proud of this team!  I hope everyone hangs in there and comes back in the spring.  This is truly the best group of girls and parents I have ever worked with.

Thanks to Walt and Brian for all of your help!  And a special thank you to Hardy for providing the team cooler every week. 

Lastly, a special thank you to Melinda for all of your hard work and dedication to the team- from scorebook, maintaining our website, scheduling of our practices and tournaments, developing our team budget, keeping us all straight!  The list of your volunteered services is too numerous to mention.  I really appreciate all you do for this team!

 Coach Eddie

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End of Year Cookout will be Sunday from 3 until whenever at the Chase City Field.  Check back on what to bring!!! 

11/4/09 Girls decided on the "Sunday" uniform for both days.  Its going to be cold Saturday morning so please dress in layers.    Please remember to bring a canned good or non-perishable item for the Food Drive. 

Lunch: 

Walt - Hamburgers, buns, condiments and bean dip

Terry - chips

Wendy - pasta salad and sausages

Laine - Brownies and pigs-n-a-blanket

Melinda - Hot dogs and buns

Hardee - drinks for lunch

Sallie - taco dip and nachos 

Robin - fruit

Please email me at mwalker13@embarqmail.com or text me 434-917-2084 on what you would like to bring. 

START TIMES for 11/7 and 11/8 NSA Tournament in Powhatan.  Please be at the field at 8:15 Saturday morning for warm-ups. 

Field Address:  TBALL Field 2275 Tilman Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139.  All 3 games Saturday will be played at this address.

9:30 Riptides vs LCC

2:00 Glen Allen Fury vs LCC
3:30 LCC vs James River Rage

We have a 2 game break.  We will decide Wednesday night which uniforms and what we want to do for lunch.

Sunday is single elimination.  Times and field address will depend on our seed from Saturdays games. 

10/31/09 Saturday's practice has been moved to the Crop Production warehouse on West Danville Street in South Hill.  It is on right immediately past Boyd Chevrolet on 58 West.  Same time 11 to 2.  Wear TENNIS SHOES no cleats.    

10/29/09 We will practice SATURDAY 10/31 from 11 to 2 in Chase City since they are calling for rain on Sunday.  Eddie said that he will take the girls who are staying with him home from practice so be sure to bring their stuff.   

10/28/09 Practice cancelled tonight.  Sunday's practice  will start at 2 in Chase City. I will collect Tshirt money Sunday at practice.

I have only heard from a few of you on the Tshirt order for our last tournament.  I was able to get an extension on the order but I must call him by 11am Wednesday with the order.  Please let me know either way on your order.  I don't want anyone to be left out!!

mwalker13@embarqmail.com or 434-917-2084

Wednesday practice will be from 6 to 8 at Parker Park in South Hill.  I sent everyone an email this morning about tournament Tshirts for Powhatan.  Please let me know if you want to order by tomorrow night.  Also - Sunday's practice has been moved to the American Legion field in Chase City.

10/24/09 Sunday's games are still being played as scheduled.  I will let you know tomorrow morning if there are any changes.  Please be at the field at 7am.  We will play atleast 2 games.

Eddie 434-390-8840

Walt 434-547-9627

Brian 434-917-3867

Melinda 434-917-2084

10/22/09 Be at the field at 8:15 Saturday to warm up.  We will wear the "Sunday" uniforms both days.  Please check the website or call Saturday morning if there is rain.  All game times and directions are below.

Lunch Menu:

 Sallie - Pasta Salad

Hardy - drinks for lunch

Laine - cupcakes, turkey and ham

Walt - Hot dogs

Melinda - bread and gatorades for team cooler

Terry - Hot dog buns

Jason - fruit tray and gatorades

Jannon - cheese tray and gatorades

Tonja - little debbie cakes and bologna

Michelle - snack crackers and granola bars

Someone said Food Lion is close to the fields so if we need anything else we can run and get it.

Everyone else - please email me at mwalker13@embarqmail.com and let me know what you would like to bring.  Girls decided on hot dogs and sandwiches for lunch.  We will need bread, buns, fruit, etc.  Eddie said we have plenty of chips.  Also since Hardy is providing drinks for lunch, we will need drinks for the team cooler.  Please let me know if you can bring gatorades and waters.  

I FINALLY got some pictures added to the site.  Sorry for all of the emails everyone got!  Thanks Andee for the pictures!!   

10/20/09  Start times are out for the Softball Nation tourney this weekend. The 10s are playing at Dumbarton Elementary school - 9000 Hungary Spring Road Richmond, Virginia 23228

From Downtown Richmond: Take I-64 West and get off at Staples Mill Rd. North
When you get to Hungary Springs Rd. turn left. The school is on the right and the fields are behind the school.
You can also get there from I-95 and Parham Rd. Take Parham Rd. West. (Exit 83-B) Turn right onto Staples Mill.
Turn left onto Hungary Springs and the fields are behind the school which is on the right.


Bracket: X (10 & Under) Field: Dumbarton Complex
Teams
X1 Devil Dogs (10)
X2 Hanover Lady Hornets (10)
X3 Lake Country Crushers (10)
X4 East Coast Diamonds (10)

8:00 Devil Dogs (10) Hanover Lady Hornets (10) DB 1
9:30 Lake Country Crushers (10) East Coast Diamonds (10) DB 1
11:00 Devil Dogs (10) Lake Country Crushers (10) DB 1
12:30 Hanover Lady Hornets (10) East Coast Diamonds (10) DB 1
2:00 Devil Dogs (10) East Coast Diamonds (10) DB 1
3:30 Hanover Lady Hornets (10) Lake Country Crushers (10) DB 1
 

We will need to be at the field ready to warm up at 8:15.  These fields do not have a concession stand.  I will have weather updates Saturday morning so please be sure to check the website before you leave or call one of the coaches. 

We have a 2 game break so we will talk about what we want to do for lunch tomorrow night at practice.  See you then!
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10/16/09 Practice on Saturday has been cancelled. Enjoy your weekend off!! We will practice Wednesday at Parker Park from 5:30 to 8:00. Please be ready to practice at 5:30. We have alot to do to get ready for our next tournament. If anyone has a pitching machine they could bring, it would be a big help.

Next tournament is in Richmond on 10/24 and 10/25. I should have the start times by Wednesday night.
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10/12/09 Good job this weekend girls!!! We got our 1st win!! Eddie and I will update the site later today with more information. No practice Wednesday. We will practice Saturday in Chase City. Also there is a memorial service Sunday at 2pm in Farmville for Bill. I will get the address for everyone.
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10/8/09 Start times are out for Rocky Mount. The address is Rocky Mount Sports complex, 600 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount. Be please there by 9:45 to warm up. The girls can wear the pants since the weather is supposed to be cooler. Please check back Friday night and Saturday morning for weather delays and cancellations, calling for rain Saturday morning. Parents - I need for you to sign the USFA roster, please let me know as soon as you get there.

Field 7
11:00 Crushers vs Rebels
1:30 Crushers vs EC Shockers
We will draw for the 3rd game when we get there.

There is a gate fee of $5 per person at this tournament. Only teams coolers are allowed. Non smoking complex.

Lunch:
Sallie: BBQ, Hot dogs, Buns
Cathy: dessert and chips
Robin: coleslaw
Terry: soft drinks
Jason: fruit
Laine: pasta salad and brownies
Melinda: peanut butter and bread
Brian: gatorade
Jannon: gatorade


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10/6/09 We are playing in Rocky Mount this weekend. I will have start times Wednesday. I have blocked off 4 rooms (Eddie, Walt, Jason and Hardy) at the Courtyard by Marriott. Please call 252-451-4800 and tell them you are with the "10u Crushers". The rate is $99 and includes a full breakfast. If we get rained out, you can cancel your room by 6pm Saturday with no penalty.

We will play 3 games Saturday.

We have revised the schedule once again. The NSA tournament on 10/17 and 10/18 has been removed. I have updated the calendar but this is the schedule for the remainder of the fall season:

10/10 & 10/11 NCUSFA Rocky Mount
10/17 & 10/18 off
10/24 & 10/25 Softball Nation Richmond
10/31 & 11/1 off
11/7 & 11/8   NSA Powhatan
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10/5/09 The Lake Country Crushers send our condolences to the Fenton family. Caroline's father, Bill Fenton, died unexpectedly last night. If any of the parents and players would like to send cards to the family, the address is: 722 Poplar Forest Road, Farmville, VA 23901.

Bill leaves behind his wife, Michelle, and 3 children, Zachary, Caroline and Victoria.

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10/2/09 I have updated the calendar with the new tournament schedule. We are on the waiting list for the Rocky Mount tournament and I will know Monday night if this will work. If not, we will play in the Softball Nation tournament at Dorey Park that same weekend. I need for everyone to call me by tonight 434-917-2084 and let me know if you are interested in a hotel room for Rocky Mount. I will block off rooms for us and then you can call and give them your information.

Saturday - Longwood Softball games start at noon. 2 games against JMU.

Sunday - practice at 3 in South Hill. Pitchers and catchers will start at 2. Anyone that wants to come early - we will be there. **Please have the girls wear their "Sunday uniforms". We will take a team picture before practice starts.**

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9/24/09 Saturday Fundraiser - Farmville Fairgrounds - 10am. Please wear your practice jersey.

Sunday - no practice - next practice Wednesday 9/30 in South Hill

Oct 3 & 4 - no tournament, no 10u teams signed up, looking at attending a Longwood softball game

9/22/09 Please check back for changes to practice due to weather. We will draw winners for the raffle tickets Saturday. If you have any tickets to turn in, please do so Wednesday night or make arrangements to get them to us.



Please bring ALL raffle tickets (sold and unsold) and money to the scrimmage game Sunday.

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9/14/09 Excellent weekend girls!! All of us coaches were very impressed with each and everyone of you on Saturday and Sunday! All of the nerves should be gone now- we got our first games behind us. I think we showed everyone that we can play with any 10U team. We hit good, ran the bases great, and fielded really good. We really need to work on pop fly balls the next couple of weeks. Pitchers- you all did great! We need to keep practicing, practicing, practicing to fine tune those pitching skills. I'm so proud of all the pitchers! Thanks again to Brooke Mason for helping get us some more at bats on Sunday. We batted 5 times in 1 game on Sunday. On Saturday we batted only 5 times in 3 games.

Again, I'm proud of each and everyone of you. I'm so glad you and your families are part of this great team.

See you at practice on Wednesday.
~Coach Eddie

***A special thanks to Kevin for the awesome Sunday service! Also, thanks to the parents for the wonderful lunch on Saturday. We have a great group of parents who seem to get along well with each other. The parents' enthusiasm at the games was great to see. That means alot.

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Excellent practice last night! You all are really looking good. Great fielding, throwing, and hitting. Base running is getting better. I will pick up the uniforms Friday morning and give them out on Saturday for everyone to wear on Sunday. We will go over signals on Saturday morning.

Looking forward to a great weekend!
Coach Eddie



START TIMES OUT for this weekend. Please be at the field at 10:45. All of our games Saturday will be played on Field 3. The address is 2206 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen. www.co.hanover.va.us/parkrec

12:00 Crossfire vs Crushers
1:30 Chaos vs Crushers
4:30 Surge vs Crushers

We will know Sundays time before we leave Saturday night. It will be either 9 or 10:30.

Since we only have the one game break - we will do sandwiches for lunch. We already have the plates, napkins, etc for this. We will need someone to bring sandwich meat, bread, chips, condiments, drinks, cookies/dessert and fruit.

Please call me at 434-917-2084 and let me know what you would like to bring.
Pasta Salad - Sallie
Chips - Melinda/Tonja
Sandwich Meat - Robin
Bread - Jason/Laine
Condiments - Joe
Water and Gatorade - Jannon
Soft drinks - Cathy
Cookies/Dessert - Cathy/Terry
Fruit - Michelle

Team up on items like the meat and drinks. We do not want this to be a burden on anyone.

Thanks and let me know if you have any questions.
Melinda

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9/5/09 Parents - Its that time of year!!! We have a couple of girls who are sick with high fevers. If your child is sick please don't bring them to practice. Keep them at home and get them well! Just give us a call to let us know and we will make arrangements to get them the uniforms and equipment.

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9/4/09 Update - The helmets have arrived and just about all of the bat bags. The extra uniforms may be ready for us to hand out Sunday. Parents shirts will be ready Sunday or Wednesday. (Terry - I am not rushing you!!!) If you can not make these practices please let us know so that we can make arrangements to get you the uniforms before Saturday.

We will also figure out our menu for the Saturday. We will need everything from the food and drinks to plates and napkins.


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8/31/09 Just a quick reminder:

1. Keep selling the raffle tickets!!! This is one of 2 fundraisers we will do this fall. Remember the top seller gets a softball signed by the Longwood softball team!!!
2. Order forms and payment are due for the t-shirts and hoodies at Wednesday's practice. We have extra order forms. Hats and visors are available too. If you have questions about the items, you can talk to Terry or Kevin.

We only have a couple of practices left before our first tournament. Please try to make these practices. If you can not please let one of the coaches know.


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8/23/09 Great practice EVERYONE we are learning alot of new things, and we are getting better everytime we practice.Thanks to Joe for helping with the pitchers, that is a great help to us and we are lucky to have someone with so much knowledge about the game helping us.Thanks Emily for coming to work with our catchers.Thanks Walt and Brian for all you do,and I can't thank Melinda enough for everything she does!Thanks to all the parents for getting your kids to practice.This is a TEAM effort and it will take all of us to make it work.      Coach Eddie
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Sorry practice was cut short tonight. One thing we can not control is the weather. Everyone should have received an envelop before they left tonight. If you did not, Eddie has them and will give it to you at Sunday's practice. This contains team stickers for each of the girls along with 100 raffle tickets. We will draw for the raffle on 9/26 at the Outdoor Show fundraiser in Farmville. More tickets are available. We ask that you please turn in the sold tickets and money when requesting additional tickets. We are working on a prize for the top seller.

I have a fall budget and schedule for everyone. I will give this out on Sunday. This will explain why fundraising is such a big part of what we do.

We are looking at having parents shirts, hats/visors and sweatshirts made. The shirts and sweatshirts will have the team logo on the front and your child's number of the back. Please let me know at practice how many of you are interested. The price will depend on how many we order.      

The next practice is Sunday at 3pm at Parker Park in South Hill. If you can not make it, please let one of the coaches know. Everyone should have the numbers and the email addresses are available under the Roster section of this site.

Thanks and we will see you Sunday!

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8/16/09 Great job girls!!! Things are really starting to come together at practice. We hope to see Courtney and Kelsey again!! A tentative schedule has been entered on the Calendar. I will bring a copy for everyone to practice. I still need birth certificates from Karleigh, Karly, Hannah and Maci.

Practice Wednesday night at 6:30. As of now, it will be in South Hill. Please check the website incase of changes.

Uniforms have been ordered. Your child will receive this fall: 1 uniform, socks, pair of knee sliders, ponytail, helmet and a bat bag. We are also looking at hooded sweatsuits.

We would like to send Skylar Ferguson a big congratulations on making the 12u Legends!! We are so proud of you!!!

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8/12/09 Thanks to everyone for coming out tonight for the team meeting. Please keep the ideas and suggestions coming! We will practice Sunday in South Hill at 3pm. Please try to bring the copies of the birth certificates to practice. If it is easier, you can email them to me at mwalker13@embarqmail.com.
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8/12/09 We will still meet at Parker Park tonight at 6:30. We need atleast one parent per child to be there so we can finalize the uniform and equipment order and to go over other information. If the rain stops we will try to have a quick practice if the fields allow. If you can not make please call Eddie at 434-390-8840. Thanks!
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8/9/09 Great job once again ladies!!! Thanks to everyone for braving the heat and coming out. Thanks to Carlee Morgan and Carlee Blackwell for coming. We hope to see you again! The next practice will be Wednesday night at 6:30 in South Hill. Please bring the completed information sheet to practice along with a copy of your child's birth certificate if you have not already turn it in. These must be turned in before uniforms can be ordered. I have added the form under the Handout section if you need an extra copy.

We are looking to play in our first tournament the weekend of Sept 12th. This is a NSA tournament in Glen Allen. We will have more information as the date gets closer.
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8/4/09 Great job last night ladies. Everyone is looking good. Our next practice will be Sunday, August 9th at 3pm at Parker Park in South Hill. The address is 1400 Halifax Street, South Hill. Once you enter the park the softball fields are to the right. I also entered the address under the Locations tab. If you click on the compass, it brings up yahoo maps and should save you a step in getting your driving directions.   

Be sure to complete the forms and bring them back to practice on Sunday with a copy of the birth certificate.
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8/2/09 Hey everyone! Practice today, Sunday, August 2nd, is cancelled due to the rain. We will meet at the Clarksville Dixie Field on Monday, August 3rd, at 6:30 PM (RAIN OR SHINE). We need to lock down our 12 girls and get uniform sizes so we can get these ordered this week (hopefully). IF you can't make it tomorrow, PLEASE CALL ME at 434-390-8840(c) or 434-392-2247(h).

Happy Birthday Lexie on 08-03-09!

Thanks,
Coach Eddie


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Practice on Saturday, August 1st has been cancelled due to the weather. We will have practice Sunday, August 2nd at 3pm in Clarksville.

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7/27/09 Thanks everyone for coming to tryouts on Saturday. I'm very excited because it looks like we have a very good team starting to form! Everyone did VERY well. Madison Dooley, from Blackstone, and Hannah Mull, from Chase City, will be at practice on Saturday. We will also have Macey Coley, from South Hill, join us after her vacation next week. We need 1 more girl. I plan to put ads in the local newspapers this week. It was nice meeting Lexie and I look forward to coaching her this fall. It was also a great surprise to see Carlee Wagstaff! Welcome Kat, Sarah, Celena, Caroline, Lexie, Mary Grace, Carlee, and Taylor "Bug" Walker. A special "thanks" to Melinda & Walt for ALL of your help.

On behalf of Walt, Melinda, & myself, we look forward to a great fall season!

Coach Eddie
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7/26/09 Great job Saturday girls!!! Our next practice will be Saturday, August 1st at 9am at the Clarksville Dixie Youth fields. Please be sure to bring all of equipment for practices. We need a few more girls to fill the team. If you know of anyone, please let us know. I will have some forms for the parents to fill out Saturday. Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate to practice.

Fall fees are $300 and are due by the end of August. This will pay for 1 uniform, a bat bag, a helmet, insurance and tournament fees. Checks should be made payable to the 10u Lake Country Crushers.

We are looking at playing 2 tournaments in September and 2 in October. We are trying to keep travel expenses low so all tournaments will be played in the Richmond area.

Since the weather will start getting cold, we would like to get the girls sweatsuits with the team logo and players numbers on them. We may have to do a raffle or some other type of fundraising to cover the costs of them. We will also order parents shirts which will have the team logo and players number on them. We will let you know the costs once we get the quotes.

We are a non-profit organization and have a tax number which can be provided to anyone who wishes to make donations. If you know of an individual or a business who would like to make a donation, please let us know.