Welcome to the Jackie Robinson West Little League website home of the 2011 9-10 yr old Illinois State champs and 2011 10-11 yr old  Illinois State runner up and 2011 Junior League Illinois State runner up. 

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http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/coaches_Engl.pdf

 The facts:

A concussion is a brain injury and all concussions are serious.

Concussions can occur without loss of consciousness.

Concussions can occur in any sport.

Recognition and proper management of concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury and even death.

Signs observed by coaching staff:

• Appears dazed or stunned
• Is confused about assignment or position
• Is unsure of game score or opponent
• Moves clumsily
• Answers questions slowly
• Loses consciousness (even briefly)
• Answers questions slowly
• Shows behavior or personality changes

Symptoms displayed by athlete:

• Headache or pressure in head
• Nausea or vomitting
• Dizziness
• Blurry vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Sensitivity to noise
• Does not "feel right"

  Action Plan:

1) Remove athlete from play.

2) Ensure that the player is evaluated right away by an appropriate health care professional. Do not try to judge severity of injury yourself.

3) Inform the athlete's parents or guardians about the possible concussion. Make sure they know the athlete should be seen by a health care professional.

4) Allow the athlete to return to play only with permission from a health care professional with experience in evaluating for concussion.

"Its' better to miss one game than the whole season".

Click on the "Schedules" tab on this site for inter league games dates, times and locations. Standings for inter league games will be kept on this site also. League administrators should email scores to jackierobinsonwest@hotmail.com.

Inter league rules, player roster and pitching record are availble in the "Handouts" section of this site.

Managers and coaches are required to bring player roster and pitching record to each game. This form will be turned in to the home team score keeper before the game.

The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, to enjoy the game of baseball. Today, more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.

One of the benefits of having a Challenger Division is that it encourages the use of "buddies" for the Challenger players. The buddies assist the Challenger players on the field, but whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. However, the buddy is always nearby to help when needed.

2012 marks the 2nd year of Challenger baseball at JRW. The Cardinals and Rangers will kick off their season Saturday May 5th at 10AM at Jackie Robinson Park, 107th-Aberdeen.

If your child would like to serve as "buddy" to one of our Challenger players contact JRW at jackierobinsonwest@hotmail.com.

See you at the ballpark!

 Tournament season begins today for our boys. This year six teams between ages 7 through 16 will represent the league in tournament play. Here's a rundown of this weeks action:

The 7-8 year olds will play their opening game today vs Orland at 6:30 in Palos Heights.

The field is located on Route 83, 4 blocks west of Harlem. The 7-8s will play Frankfort Thursday at 6:30 and conclude pool play Saturday at 1PM vs Westside. Tournament semis and final are scheduled for Sunday and Monday.

The 7-8 yr olds will also compete in tournaments at Oak Forest and Hegewisch later this month.

The 12s will open the District 4 tournament Thursday at 6PM at Roseland LL. The 12s will play the winner of Wednesday's game featuring South Side and Roseland.

The Juniors (13-14) and Seniors (15-16) will both be in action Friday evening at Brooks High School, 250 E. 111th. The Juniors are slated for 5:30 with the Seniors game following at 8:00.

The 10-11 squad will get started in Dsitrict play Monday at 6PM at Jackie Robinson Park.

Hope to see you at the ball park this week to support the boys.

Come out and support the boys!

Wed 7/6: 7-8 yr olds defeated Orland Park 5-3 at Palos Heights

Thur 7/7: 7-8 yr olds defeated Frankfort  8-0   at Palos Heights

                12 yr olds defeated Roseland  10-4  at Roseland

Fri 7/8:   13-14s defeated Roseland at Brooks  High School

                15-16s defeated Roseland at Brooks High School

Sat 7/9:  7-8s vs defeated West Side 24-16 at Palos Heights

Sat 7/9   13-14s vs defeated Roseland; JRW District Champs 

Sat 7/9   15-16s lost 18-17 to Roseland  at Brooks High School

Sat 7/9    12s lost 12-8to Roseland

Sun 7/10 7- 8s vs defeated Palos 6-1 in semi finals ( 4 blocks west of Route 83 and Harlem)

Sun 7/10   12s lost 4-2 to Roseland  

Mon 7/11      10-11s vs defeated Roseland 18-0 at JRW Stadium

Mon 7/11  7- 8s  lost to Frankfort 4-1 in Palos Championship  ( 2nd place in Palos tournament with a 4-1 record) 

Mon 7/11     15-16s lost 5-3 to Roseland in the Dist 4 Championship

Tue 7/12      10-11s  defeated Roseland 14-0 JRW District Champs

 Fri 7/15   9-10s defeated South Side 16-0

Sat 7/16  9-10s vs defeated Roseland 17-0 

Sat 7/16  13-14s vs defeated Steger 18-4 ( Section 3 tournament)

Sun 7/17  7-8s: JRW defeated Hegewisch  at 127th-Carondelet

Sun 7/17 13-14s: JRW defeated Evergreen Park 4-3 8PM at Brooks High School

Mon 7/18  9-10s defeated Roseland  JRW Dist Champs

Tues 7/19  13-14s  defeated Evergreen Park 4-0 Section 3 Champs

Wed 7/20 7-8s vs Lansing 6PM at Hegewisch LL 127th-Carondelet

Thurs 7/21  10-11s JRW vs defeated Hegewisch 15-0 at Norris Field 91st-California

Fri 7/22  10-11s defeated Evergreen Park 13-2 at Norris Field

Sat 7/23 13-14s defeated Horner Park NWLL 12-11 at Moline High School- Illinois State tournament

Sat 7/23 9-10s  JRW defeated Alsip  at JRW Stadium

Sun 7/24 9-10s beat Ridge Beverly LL 15-5 at JRW Stadium

Mon 7/25  13-14s JRW lost to Peru 11-3  at Moline HS Illinois State Tournament 

Mon 7/25 10-11s defeated 7-1  Hegewisch LL  Section 3 Champs

Tues 7/26 9-10s defeated Ridge Beverly Section 3 Champs

Wed  7/27 13-14s defeated Peru 14-6 

Wed 7/27 7-8s vs defeated Ridge Beverly 4-3 

Thur 7/28  13-14s lost to  Peru 7-5  2nd Place at State Tournament 

Thur 7/28 7-8s defeated Clear Ridge in Oak Forest

Sat 7/30  10-11s defeated LaGrange 9-4 in State Tournament at Watseka Peters Park

Sun 7/31  9-10s defeated Hinsdale 7-0 in State Tournament at Heritage Park in Manteno

Sun 7/31  10-11s defeated  Paris LL 10-4 in State Tournament at Peters Park in Watseka

Sun 7/31  7-8s vs Hegewisch at 12700 S. Carondelet Chicago 60633

Sun 7/31  7-8s vs defeated Ridge Beverly 10-0: Tournament Champs at  Oak Forest 

Mon 8/1 10-11s lost 4-3 to River Forest in State Tournament at Watseka 

Mon 8/1 7-8s defeated Highland  8-5 in Tournament Championship at Hegewisch

Tue  8/2 9-10s defeated Tri Cities 7-3 at State Tournament in Manteno

Tue 8/2 10-11s defeated Streator 9-8 in STate Tournament at Watseka

Wed 8/3 10-11s defeated River Forest 13-7 in State Tourament at Watseka

Thurs 8/4 9-10s defeated Tuscom LL 3-2 for Illinois State Championship Heritage Park in Manteno

Thurs 8/4 10-11s lost to River Forest in 7 inn to finish 2nd place in State at Watseka

# We have opened a new team for 7-8 yr olds, the Cubs. You can register for this team online through this website.

# Still have open spots for girls softball ages 9-10. You can regsister online for softball also.

# Anyone who has not picked up their uniform can do so Monday April 23rd at Jackie Robinson Park at the stadium ball field 107th-Aberdeen between 6pm and 7pm. Please bring your reciept from registration. We encourage you to make time to pick up your childs uniform.

# Opening Day game schedules will be announced this weekend.

# Team picture day is Saturday May 12th. Managers/coaches will be notified of picture schedule.

email jackierobinsonwest@hotmail.com with any questions

Players who are registered and paid their fees should pick up their uniforms and receive their team assignment on Saturday April 14th at Garvey School 10309 South Morgan between 11am and 2:30pm.

Please bring your receipt from online registration or from in person registration.

The following divisions are full:

Challenger Division ( ages 6-18 for players with mental and physical disabilities)

Baseball Minors (ages 9-10)

Baseball Majors (ages 11-12)

Baseball Juniors (ages 13-14)

Senior League tryouts (ages 14-15-16) will be announced soon

Openings remain for Girls softball ( ages 9-10)

Congrats to the JRW Junior Lague (13-14) tournament team on their exciting run through District, Section and State tournaments.

The season ended with a 7-5 loss in the state championship game to Peru, Il.  The Juniors were the first of three JRW teams to compete in the Illinois state championship game this summer.

 Congratulations to the volunteer coaches and players of the JRW 7-8 year old tournament team on their post season success!

During an amazing July run the 7-8s won tournament championships at Oak Forest and Hegewisch and finished in 2nd place at the Palos Heights  tournament earlier this month.

The team's final record is currently 16-3in post season play.

Great job coaches, players and parents!

All players registered for the Majors Division (11-12) are required to participate in a tryout before having their names placed into the draft.

Tryouts will be held:Saturday March 31st 10am and Jackie Robinson Park stadium. Players are encouraged to arrive early to warm up; the tryout will begin at 10am.

During the tryout players will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their skill in a variety of drills. Coaches will evaluate players ability in throwing, running, hitting and catching.

The tryout is not designed to eliminate players based on their ability or experience. Coaches will use their evaluations to help them during the player draft. There are a very limited number of roster spots available. Players will have an opportunity to register before the tryout.

In an effort to increase child safety and "maintain a hostile enviorment" for any persons that seek to harm our children, Jackie Robinson West will mandate all adult volunteers display a league issused photo identification card when working with JRW players during games, practices or any league activity.

Any individual wishing to volunteer with JRW is required to submit a "Little League Volunteer Application" prior to the applicant assuming his/her duties for the current season.

Persons who should display the league issued identification card include:

 Managers

 Coaches

 Board of Directors

Team parent 

Any other person who provides regular service to the league or has repetitive access or contact with players or teams.

Refusal to submit a fully completed Little League Volunteer Application will result in immediate dismissal from the league.

If a parent observes an adult working with children and not displaying the league issued ID card you should notify a manager, coach or board member.

Identification card photos will be taken at our next league meeting on Thursday March 1st 7PM at Beggar's Pizza, 127th-Kedzie.

 The JRW 9-10 year old tournament team defetaedTuscom LL 3-2 at Heritage Park in Manteno to capture the Illinois State Championship.

With the victory these boys become the first team in JRW history to win a state title at the 9-10 yr old divsion.

The boys won the District, Section and State titles with an undefeated record of 10-0.

The team will be remembered for their timely hitting, speed on the bases, defense and pitching having allowed only six runs in their final four tournament games.

The team will also be remembered for volunteer coaches Darold Butler, Rhay Street and Brian Street who all played on JRW state championship teams.

These young men returned to JRW, Darold and Rhay with their sons, to volunteer their time and share their positive energry and passion for the game.

Congratulations to all of the players, parents and coaches who worked to make this goal of winning the state championship a reality.

The JRW 10-11s placed 2nd at the State tournament in Watseka losing the state championship game in extra innings to River View LL.

The boys had an impressive run at the state tournament during which they traveled to Watseka six consecutive days and finished with a 4-2 record vs the best 10-11 yr old team in Illinois.

Our boys defeated every team there, LaGrange, Paris, Streator and eventual winner River Park LL.

The 10-11 yr olds were the third JRW team to play in the Illinois state title game this week following the Juniors (13-14) which placed 2nd and the 9-10s which won the state championship.

Congratulations to the players, parents and volunteer coaches of the team. 

(Photo by S. Fredericks of Beverly Review)

Bill Haley Recognized by Little League as 2010 Howard and Gail Paster Urban Initiative Volunteer of the Year