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END OF SEASON  NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT: 

Hello Chesapeake Little League Players, Parents, Managers, Coaches, Umpires,

Well, the 2009 Spring Season is winding down and coming to close for most of us this Saturday, June 13th. It's been a season of change and growth, growing from 26 teams to 36 teams ranging from T-Ball to Big League to 4 Challenger teams and from 325 players to 480 players!  We were also very pleased to field 3 softball teams this year as well.  All this growth, change, and the weather did pose many challenges and complications, but I appreciate everyone's patience as we worked through it all!  Next season, I hope to see our Softball program grow to more regular season teams and field a tournament team(s), as well as, see the creation of a very special field for T-Ball come to fruition.  Remember to ask a friend to join next season, the more teams we have in all divisions, the more fun!   

As we bring this very "unpredictable" season to a close  and begin our summer, (I'm very happy to give up my weatherman job),  I'd like to stop and take a moment to recognize some very important people!

• First, "Thank You" the players for joining Chesapeake Little League and "Thank You" parents for sharing your children with us for the 2009 Spring Season.  My hope is they learned the games of baseball or softball and had a lot of fun while doing it.  For those more experienced players, I hope their Managers and Coaches were able to teach them something new and gain more experience and confidence on the field!

• "HUGE THANKS" to the Managers and Coaches for all their time and dedication!  I know it isn't easy and it takes a big commitment and lots of patience to be a Manager or Coach.  Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our children!  We hope you'll bring your talent and guidance back next Spring!

• Our Volunteer Umpire Staff has done an outstanding job this year;  without you our games would not be as organized and fun.  It's a tough job, but all of you did it well!  You are greatly appreciated!  Thank you!  And, to Paula Booth who kept them all organized and schedules straight.  Great job!  One quick note on our umpire staff: this year we had several of the Big League boys (17 & 18) who volunteered to take the Umpire trainings and give up some of their valuable High School Free time to help us out at a great many of the games.  Without them, many of our games would of gone without Umpires. All of you did such a fantastic job!  Many of these boys are graduating tonight.....good luck in your future endeavors.  We hope that some day in the near future you'll come back to Chesapeake Little League as an Umpire or Coach as several have already!  Again thanks!

• Kudos to ALL of our TEAM MOMS AND DADS (Team Parent) who helped our teams to keep it all straight with snack and concession duty schedules, raffle ticket sales, ordered trophies, planned parties, organized dugouts, etc!  Thank you for stepping up and taking this ALL IMPORTANT job! You deserve a GOLD STAR, but most importantly, I'm sure the children's SMILES made it all worthwhile.

• I especially appreciate all those team volunteers who stepped up to do their time at the concession stand without complaint.  You are our #1 Winners!  One time at the concession stand by every parent greatly helps out our league with very little effort!  Also, the view from the outfield is superb and shaded!!! :)  Thank you, thank you!  Special Thanks to Karla Waltner for stepping up to manage our concessions and Sabrina Jenkins who helped us get started up!  Great job ladies for making this happen for our league!  Our long range goal is for a more permanent concession stand!

• I'd also like to again thank Jen Crump our Opening Ceremony Committee Chair and her whole committee and all those parents who stepped in to decorate, setup, cleanup, cook, manage children, etc.  All of you brought to life a great ceremony and cookout to start off our season!  It was so fantastic to see all the children in their uniforms in one place.  Very colorful!  I'd love to see this happen again next year!

• A STANDING OVATION goes out to our SPONSORS who gave us much needed financial support even during these troubled times and economic downfall.  Your help to keep our organization afloat and make this experience special for our children is sincerely and greatly appreciated. Check out all of our sponsors on our website link (www.chesapeakelittleleague.org),  several offer discounts and benefits to members of Chesapeake Little League.  Visit our Sponsors today! 

• Much gratitude to our 15 Board Members and Committee Chairs who stepped up last September to take the reigns of an organization that had dwindled to very few volunteers.  Giving up their precious spare time for meetings, planning, research, and general work, these few people, who had never done these jobs before, rose to the occasion and worked all problems and issues out while working full time jobs to bring Chesapeake Little League to all the children of Chesapeake thereby giving them the opportunity to play ball this season .  So, much Applause and Thanks to our 2009 Board Members: Jason James, Sabrina Jenkins, Damone Page, Scott Wright, Steve Waltner, Stewart Deacon, Jeff Parker, Kelly Peterson, Paula Booth, Paul Alaniz, Brian Booth, Dave Radloff, David Hillard, Erica Noury and myself, Tuesday Alaniz.

 

• One last special thanks to all those folks who stepped in to help without being asked to dump trash, replace and build dug out roofs, fix fields, mow, haul dirt, paint bleachers, keeping the area clean of trash and just the general help you gave!  These volunteers are so very special as they need no title they just jump in to get done what they see needs doing.  Many thanks! 

As the season does draw to a close, I'd like to remind everyone once again, that this is a 100% Volunteer Effort League.  A Membership Meeting will be held in September (ALL ARE INVITED AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND)  where we will be seeking volunteers to step into the many positions (Board and Committee) we need to help the league run for the 2010 Season.  All positions are only a 1 year term.  For all positions and descriptions, please check out our website at www.chesapeakelittleleague.org, click handouts, and position descriptions.

Last, we have created an End of the Season Survey that we'd like each and every one of you to complete.  Your feedback will help us to make a better Chesapeake Little League!  This league does belong to all of us so it's up to All of Us to make it GREAT! 

The survey can be found on our website, click handouts, click survey.  Please fill out and email to chesapeakell@aol.com or fax to 966-1575.  Hard copy surveys will also be handed out at the Crestwood Fields tomorrow, June 13th.  They can filled out and placed in the box at the concession stand. Again, your help is greatly appreciated!

In addition, many of you have asked about Fall Ball.  Our League has not done a Fall Ball in a very long time, but we would like to know how many are interested and if you are able to volunteer time to it.  This question can be found on the survey, please let us know if you want it! 

Finally, for the first time in many years, our League is proud to be able to sponsor a 9/10 yr old and an 11/12 yr old Baseball

Post Season District 8 Tournament Teams.  

It was very hard to narrow down and pick just 14 players for each team as we have a great group of regular season players in both our Majors and Minors Divisions.  I'm so proud of each and every one of you who have given your best effort this year.  You should be very Proud of Yourselves! 

Hold your heads high!  I'm looking forward to seeing each and every one of you back next Spring!  

So, after voting by the Managers, Coaches, Players, and Umpires with final approval by the Board, I'm pleased to announce the following tournament teams:

9 and 10 year old Baseball

Tournament Team

Erik Adamski

Curtis Betourne

Taeshawn Boone

Ryson David

Noah Delzer

Jacob Ferretta

Robert Foster

Garrett Howe

Noah LeBrun

Dustin Loescher

Josh Merriman

Caleb Pulley

Matthew Sanders

Matthew Shuma

Manager:  Bobby LeBrun

11 and 12 Year Old Baseball

Tournament Team

Kyle Alaniz

James Bayse

Jonathan Downs

Dontae Hargrave

Matthew Jackson

Stryder Jackson

Cole Jones

Daniel Needham

Daniel Nowak

Dustin Peterson

Brandon Springer

Jose Urrutia

Trevor Vann

David Wilson

Manager: Paul Alaniz

These players were chosen based on All Around Skill, Sportsmanship, Coachability, and Availability to attend both practices and tournament games.

(Note: In fairness to all of our children, should any of these players be unable to fulfill their commitment to practices and games, plus sportsmanship behavior, or declared ineligible additional children may be selected)

Congratulations to each and every one of you!  Good Luck at the Tournaments!  I know you'll represent Chesapeake Little League Grandly!

 9/10 Tournament begins Saturday, June 20th at Azalea Little League Complex

11/12 Tournament begins Saturday, June 27th at Plaza Little League Complex

Game details will be posted on our website next week! 

 Come support our Chesapeake Little League Teams!

Thanks Again to Each and Everyone of You!  Have a Safe and Fun Summer!

Tuesday Alaniz

Chesapeake Little League President

SPRING 2010 ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS

OCTOBER 2009

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Welcome to the home site of Chesapeake Little League (CLL) located in the beautiful city of Chesapeake, Virginia!

CLL was founded in 1994 and is entering its Sixteenth Season in 2009.

Our Annual elections are held the second Thursday of September. Meetings are held monthly at Civitan Acres, 2210 Cedar Rd., at 7:00 PM.  (Check Calendar link for updates)

 VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL AREAS

ESPECIALLY UMPIRES!!!!!
(Managers, Coaches, Umpires,Team Mom/Dad, Scorekeepers, Concessions, Field Maintenance, Sponsorships, Fundraising, Newsletter,etc.)

Chesapeake Little League is an organization of adult volunteers that provides opportunities for children to participate in athletic activities.  All aspects of the organization are volunteer, so WE CAN USE YOUR HELP!  Please contact Tuesday Alaniz, President, at 558-8751 or chesapeakell@aol.com, to offer your services.

Regular Registration for the Spring 2009 Season is CLOSED FOR AGES 5-18!

Big League Baseball Registration (ages 17-18)  For more information concerning Big League, contact Stewart Deacon, VP of Junior/Senior/Big League at 252-333-9779. 

Challenger Registration  (physically or mentally handicapped children)continues Online!  For more information on the Challenger Division, please contact Jeff Parker, VP of Challenger, at 646-2024.

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REGISTRATION FEES for the 2009 Spring Season are as follows:

 BASED ON LEAGUE AGE:
        LEAGUE AGE OF PLAYER IS DETERMINED BY AGE ON:
             April 30, 2009             Baseball
             December 31, 2008     Softball

TEEBALL AND COACH PITCH (AGES 5 -8): $40: Fee includes 12 Game Schedule, Hat and Shirt
MAJOR & MINOR (AGES 9-12): $60: Fee includes at least 12 Games, Hat, Shirt, Pants and Socks.     
JUNIOR/SENIOR/BIG LEAGUE (AGES 12-18): $75: Fee includes Game Hat, Shirt, Pants and socks.
CHALLENGER (AGES 5-21, Physically or Mentally Handicapped Children): $40: Fee includes Hat and Shirt.

• ALL PLAYERS MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR OFFICIAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE.
• ALL PARENTS MUST SIGN A PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT.
• All Players must provide 3 Proofs of Residency- Drivers License, Utility Bills,Vehicle records, etc. (See Handouts Section for full list)!

FIELD SITES: BASEBALL (AGES 13 +) HICKORY HIGH SCHOOL; ALL OTHER BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAYED AT CRESTWOOD MIDDLE (TWO LIGHTED FIELDS), HUGO OWENS MIDDLE, AND DEEP CREEK CENTRAL SCHOOLS. Challenger plays at CIVITAN ACRES.

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Opening Day, April 4, 2009

Opening Day Ceremony:  9:00am -10:00am!  Games immediately following!

 Join us for a BBQ Picnic after the ceremony!

FOR RAINOUT INFORMATION CALL: 558-8751 or CHECK THE WEBSITE ABOVE.


STATE TITLES:
2001: 9 & 10 SOFTBALL

DISTRICT 8 TITLES:
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002: 9 & 10 SOFTBALL
2001, 2002: 11 & 12 SOFTBALL

We are the only organization in the City of Chesapeake that offers the full line of Baseball, Softball, and Challenger Divisions of Little League Baseball. 


CHESAPEAKE LITTLE LEAGUE
P.O. BOX 15016
CHESAPEAKE, VA. 23328
Office Phone:  558-8751
FAX:  966-1575
Email: chesapeakell@aol.com

REFUND POLICY:

Chesapeake Little League understands that circumstances change and on occasion a refund is required.  The policy established by The Board of Directors is: 1) Refund requests must be made in writing, 2) Requests must be mailed to Chesapeake Little League P.O. Box 15016 Chesapeake, Va.  23328 and post marked prior to March 15 of the current season, 3) A stamped, self addressed return envelope must be enclosed or a handling fee will be imposed, 4) No refunds will be made after any part of the uniform has been distributed to the player, and 5) The league will not refund service charges incurred through registration on-line

ALL PARENTS: Over the years one of the BIGGEST EXPENSES a Little League incurs is the COST of HIRING UMPIRES!  Since we began in 1994, we have been fortunate to have some DEDICATED PARENT and PLAYER VOLUNTEER UMPIRES.  In order to keep our Registration Prices Low, as they or their children leave the program we must REPLENISH our SUPPLY OF DEDICATED AND TRAINED VOLUNTEER UMPIRES!
             HOW CAN YOU HELP???
$$$$$
WE ARE OFFERING FREE REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN OF OUR VOLUNTEER UMPIRES (ONE CHILD PER UMPIRE PER REQUIREMENT). $$$$$
Here are the REQUIREMENTS: 
ATTEND:   
·   TWO (2) UMPIRE TRAINING SESSIONS (INSIDE)
·   ONE (1) FIELD TRAINING SESSION (OUTSIDE)
·   ONE (1) FIRST AID CLINIC:  In MARCH

UMPIRE:
·   FIVE (5) MINOR LEAGUE GAMES (BEHIND PLATE); or
·   THREE (3) PLATE and TWO (2) BASES for MAJOR LEAGUE; or
·    FIVE (5) ANY COMBINATION PLATE or BASES JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUE.

WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE:
·     TRAINING: RULE BOOKS, ETC
·      UNIFORM: SHIRT AND PANTS
·      EQUIPMENT
·      INSURANCE

ONCE YOU HAVE MET THE REQUIREMENTS WE WILL:
·      REFUND THE REGISTRATION FEE,
·      REGISTER YOU WITH LITTLE LEAGUE UMPIRE REGISTRY,
·      SUBMIT YOUR NAME AS CANDIDATE (APPROVAL OF REVIEW COMMITTEE REQUIRED) FOR DISTRICT TOURNAMENT GAMES (IF INTERESTED)
·      END OF SEASON STEAK DINNER CELEBRATION INVITATION

INTERESTED?  WANT TO DO MORE? HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD PLAYING?
NO PROBLEM!
CONTACT Tuesday Alaniz at 558-8751 or chesapeakell@aol.com!

 

CHEVROLET thru PRIORITY CHEVROLET has once again selected CHESAPEAKE LITTLE LEAGUE as a participant in its 2009 CHEVY YOUTH BASEBALL program.  Complete updated details of the program will be coming later in January and February but here are some of the highlights from last year's 2008 promotion.  CHEVROLET supported CLL by donating CHEVY branded equipment bags, shirts, and balls.  CHEVROLET also provided our players with free instructional clinics with MINOR LEAGUE PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS (The TIDES) and tickets to their games.  In addition to a cash donation, CHEVY YOUTH BASEBALL donated  2000 raffle tickets to CLL towards their TAHOE RAFFLE SWEEPSTAKES.  Each raffle ticket sold for $5, AND WE got to KEEP 100% of funds Collected!  In return, CLL promoted CHEVROLET AND PRIORITY CHEVROLET by allowing them to put signs up on our fences, bring cars out for display at our activities, and allowing them to distribute materials at our games.  This was a WIN, WIN situation.  If you are considering purchasing a new vehicle, PLEASE VISIT PRIORITY CHEVROLET and tell them CHESAPEAKE LITTLE LEAGUE sent you.

·        SPARQ athletic testing event for the entire club to provide athletes an assessment of their speed, power and agility.  CLL to coordinate and promote event to its members.  ($10/athlete fee waived for all CLL athletes ) 

·        Coaching clinic/seminar to instruct CLL on techniques/strategies to enhance their warm-ups and incorporate drills to improve their athletes’ speed and agility.  CLL to coordinate and promote to its coaches.  (Free to CLL )

·        For every group that participates in a group trial session/open house at Velocity Sports Performance, Velocity Sports Performance will donate $50 to support CLL.  Group trial sessions will be FREE of charge with a minimum 10 athletes per session and athlete’s ages must be in close proximity to each other – i.e. 11 & 12 year olds.

·        One free training session at Velocity Sports Performance for all CLL athletes

·        Discounted team training rates on Velocity Sports Performance programs:

a.       10% discount (minimum 10 athletes)

a.       “Fast Track” Access to Post-Injury Assessment by Certified Athletic Trainers

b.      “Fast Track” Access to Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Services (MRI,CT)

c.       “Fast Track” Access to Rehabilitation Services

·        Access to quarterly nutritional seminars discussing General Nutrition, Fueling for Performance, and Off-season Weight Gain/Loss ($10/athlete fee waived for all CLL athletes) and invitation to free orthopedic screenings

SPORTS MEDICINE PROGRAM 

 1.        “Fast Track Access” to ATHLETIC TRAINING SERVICES·        Next day access to ATC at multiple Sentara Rehab Network locations for assessment & treatment of athletic injuries sustained during athletic club matches (within ATC scope of practice as defined by law) 

 2.        “Fast Track Access”  to REHABILITATION SERVICES·        Next day access for athletes requiring outpatient physical therapy services (doctor’s prescription is required)·        Sub-specialized physical therapists are certified in spine injury management, hand rehabilitation, athletic training and manual therapy 

3.       “Fast Track Access” to ADVANCED IMAGING SERVICES·        Next day access to outpatient elective diagnostic MRI and CT procedures rendered at any Sentara Advanced Imaging Center location·        Specially trained musculoskeletal and neuro-radiologists on-site·        Latest CT, MRI, and other advanced technologies available