Sunday, July 26
WEST VAN UPDATES FOR THE PROVINCIALS
WEST VANCOUVER HAS ADVANCED TO THE MAJOR PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT. THEY PLAYED THEIR FIRST GAME SUNDAY JULY 26TH AT 12:00 AND OVERCAME DUNBAR WITH AN EXCITING COMEBACK IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 6TH.
WEST VAN NOW PLAYS JULY 27TH AT 3:00PM AGAINST DISTRICT 6 HASTINGS.
ON MONDAY AFTERNOON WEST VAN WERE IN TOUGH AGAINST HASTINGS LOSING 11<>0
THEY NOW PLAY JULY 28TH AT 3:00 PM AGAINST D7 LAYRITZ
TODAY JULY 28TH WEST VAN HUNG ON TO DEFEAT LAYRITZ 11 TO 7
TOMORROW JULY 29TH AT 6:00 PM WEST VAN WILL TAKE ON THE COQUITLAM TEAM.
2009 MAJORS DISTRICT PLAYOFFS
CONGRATULATIONS TO WEST VANCOUVER LITTLE LEAGUE
WEST VAN DEFEATED NORTH VAN CENTRAL 4 TO 1 TODAY IN THE FINAL GAME IN THE DISTRICT FIVE MAJORS TOURNAMENT.
WEST VAN WILL NOW ADVANCE TO THE PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT IN COQUITLAM IN THEIR QUEST FOR THE CANADIANS AND BEYOND
THE LINK FOR THE PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT IS BELOW
http://www.coquitlamlittleleague.ca/2009Provincials/news.htm
DISTRICT FIVE WISHES THE TEAM GOOD LUCK
2009 JUNIOR PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT
THE 2009 JUNIOR PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT IS BEING HELD AT AMBLESIDE PARK IN WEST VANCOUVER.
CONGRATULATIONS TO COQUITLAM FOR WINNING THE 2009 PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP. COQUITLAM OVERCAME WHITE ROCK IN TWO VERY EXCITING GAMES TO ADVANCE TO THE CANADIANS
GAME ONE FRIDAY JULY 17 6:00 PM
D5 WEST VANCOUVER 1 VS D3 WHITE ROCK 12
GAME 2 SATURDAY JULY 18 12:00 PM
D5 CYPRESS PARK 2 VS D3 COQUITLAM 17
GAME 3 SATURDAY JULY 18 12:00 PM
D3 WHITE ROCK 5 VS D3 WHALLEY 7
GAME 4 SUNDAY JULY 19 3:30 PM
D3 WEST VAN <7> VS D5 CYPRESS PARK <11>
GAME 5 MONDAY JULY 20 6:00 PM
CYPRESS PARK <2> VS D3 WHITE ROCK <19>
GAME 6 TUESDAY JULY 21 6:00 PM
D3 COQUITLAM <4> VS D3 WHALLEY <1>
GAME 7 WEDNESDAY JULY 22 6:00 PM
D3 WHALLEY <4> VS D3 WHITE ROCK <6>
GAME 8 THURSDAY JULY 23 6:00 PM
D3 COQUITLAM <4>VS D3 WHITE ROCK <5>
GAME 9 FRIDAY JULY 24
WHITE ROCK DEFEATED COQUITLAM IN GAME 8 TO ADVANCE TO THE IF NECESSARY GAME
D3 WHITE ROCK <3>VS D3 COQUITLAM<5>
9/10 PROVINCIAL REPRESENATIVE
CONGRATULATIONS TO MT. SEYMOUR LITTLE LEAGUE
MT. SEYMOUR DEFEATED NORTH VAN CENTRAL TO ADVANCE TO THE 9/10 PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT AT LITTLE MOUNTAIN.
THIS IS THE 4TH STRAIGHT YEAR THAT MT. SEYMOUR HAS WON THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT.
TO FOLLOW MT. SEYMOUR IN THE PROVINCIALS GO THE THE FOLLOWING LINK
http://www.eteamz.com/lmbll/standings/index.cfm?season=543780&cat=988609&xdiv=1&division=5185861&show=schedule&tteam=5185875&sort=12&sortorder=0
2009 AL AND AL CLINICS
AL AND AL CLINICS ARE RETURNING TO VANCOUVER
This years clinics will be hosted in District One on March 24th and March 25th, 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm.
The clinic will be at Vancouver College located at 38th and Hudson.
BIG LEAGUE EXPERERIENCE
MARTY LEHN has announced their 2009 schedule.
Our first major event is the Players and Coaches Superclinic that will be held February 13-15 at Southridge School in South Surrey.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLICK ON THE HEADING TO ENTER THE
BIG LEAGUE EXPERIENCE WEB SITE.
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WHALLEY MOURNS AGAIN
The article below is from the Surrey Now newspaper
Whalley grieves coach's passing
Club fixture Joe Burns gone at 47
Michael Booth, Surrey Now
Published: Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Less than six months after the death of club patriarch Chuck Bailey, Whalley's baseball family is reeling again with the sudden passing of Bailey's successor, Joe Burns.The 47-year-old was admitted to Surrey Memorial Hospital on August 16 suffering from pneumonia. He appeared to stabilize but on the night of August 18, he suffered a respiratory failure, which was followed by cardiac arrest. He died peacefully Friday evening, August 22, surrounded by family."Shocking is really the way to describe it; I have no idea what happened," said Mary Ann Ricci, Burns's sister. "I just can't believe it. On Monday night he looked fine; we were joking around with him and he was just like the usual Joey. Then some time that night, something went wrong."
Burns leaves behind his wife of 22 years, Diane, and their three sons -- Ryan, Taylor and Mitchell.
Born the seventh of 11 children, Burns grew up in Vancouver before later moving to Surrey. He was involved with baseball throughout his life and was one of the driving forces behind Whalley Little League's recent successes. In addition to coaching, Burns served as vice-president of the Whalley organization for several years before taking over the presidency from Bailey earlier this year. He also served as a District 3 administrator.
"He did everything he could for Whalley Little League," said parent Herb Fischer. "When Chuck died, Joe took over the reins of a lot of the extra work that had to be done. We really didn't deserve him for the amount of work that he did. He and Chuck were the heart of the organization so this is an immeasurable blow to Whalley."
Fischer added Burns was a special coach for the kids in Whalley, a status that was reflected in the large number of visitors who came to see him in hospital. "Joe was always fun and the kids absolutely loved him," Fischer said. "It didn't matter what happened -- win or lose, the kids adored him. That's rare because he had to make tough decisions about playing time but the kids still absolutely adored him."
Ricci agreed with this assessment and said she was always impressed with the impact her brother had on youngsters.
"It's funny talking to all the baseball people because they describe him just like we would," she said. "Sometimes people are a lot more fun around their friends than they are with their family but that's exactly how Joey was all the time.
"With my kids, rather than take one of their friends with them to a Kiss concert, they'd prefer to take uncle Joey. And he wouldn't just take them to concerts; he would dress up with them too. He was amazing but that's just the way Joey was."
Funeral plans had not been finalized at the Now's Monday deadline. More information will be posted at www.thenownewspaper.com as details become available
"Funeral services for District Administrator Joe Burns, BC District 3, have been finalized.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 8 pm
Prayers and viewing will be held at St. Matthew's Parish Church, (Holy Cross High School) 16079 88th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4N 1G3
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 10:30 am
Funeral mass and a celebration of the life of Joe Burns will be held at St. Matthew's Catholic Church,
followed by a reception at the Victory Christian Centre, 6788 152nd St., Surrey, BC V3S 3L4
Wednesday , September 3, 2008 7 pm TO BE CONFIRMED
A gathering IS TENTATIVELY BEING SCHEDULED held to give everyone the opportunity to gather and to share your favourite Joe Burns stories in a social atmosphere. The reception will be held at:
Whalley Legion Branch 229 13525 106th Avenue, Surrey BC V3T 2C0
For those who wish to send condolences please go the the following link
http://www.legacy.com/can-vancouver/Obituaries.asp?Page=GBGateway
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District 5 Personnel & League Presidents
Wednesday, June 11
2008 CHALLENGER CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC
RUSS LADD(West Van) <> ROGER SHAW (D5) <> DOUG MORISON (Highlands) AND JEREMY THORP (Lynn Valley) ENJOYED A GREAT DAY ON THE COURSE WITH FORMER NHL PLAYER MARK LOFTHOUSE. KARL GRAHAM (Highlands) TEAM UP WITH LYNN COLLIER (CTV) AND HER DAD. STEVE DRUMMOND AND HIS BROTHER WERE TEAMED UP WITH CHRIS GALIUS FROM CTV
DISTRICT FIVE WAS PLEASED TO BE A BIG LEAGUE CONTRIBUTOR FOR THE TOURNAMENT.
9/10 DISTRICT FIVE TOURNAMENT
MT. SEYMOUR WON THE DISTRICT FIVE 9/10 TOUNAMENT.
MT. SEYMOUR OVERCAME THE SQUAD FROM NORTH VAN CENTRAL
THE TEAM WENT ON TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT IN OAK BAY
THEY ENDED THE ROUND ROBIN IN A 5 WAY TIE WITH A RECORD OF 3<>2
WITH THE PERSISTANCE OF THEIR MANAGER WARREN WRIGHTMAN THEY WERE ABLE TO BATTLE THROUGH A DECISION THAT WOULD HAVE ELIMINATED THEM FROM THE TOURNAMENT. THEY WENT ON TO ENGAGE IN A PLAYOFF GAME TO DETERIMINE THE FOURTH AND FINAL PLAYOFF SPOT AND WON THAT GAME WHICH EVENTUALLY LED THEM TO THE SEMI FINAL GAME .
CONGRATULATIONS TO DETERMINATION AND SPIRIT OF THE
9/10 MT. SEYMOUR ALLSTARS
2008 SENIOR PROVINCIALS
DISTRICT FIVE IS HOSTING THE 2008 SENIOR PROVINCIALS AT AMBLESIDE PARK AUGUST 24TH TO AUGUST 29TH
THE REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE
MT SEYMOUR DISTRICT 5
VANCOUVER DISTRICT 6
WHALLEY DISTRICT 3
COQUITLAM DISTRICT 3
PRINCE GEORGE DISTRICT 4
GAME ONE
JULY 24TH 6:00 PM
DISTRICT 4 PRINCE GEORGE 5 VS DISTRICT 6 VANCOUVER 0
GAME TWO
JULY 25TH 6:00 PM
DISTRICT 3 WHALLEY 18 VS DISTRICT FIVE MT. SEYMOUR 1
GAME THREE
JULY 26TH 1:00 PM
DISTRICT 4 PRINCE GEORGE 7 VS D3 COQUITLAM 2
GAME FOUR
JULY 26TH 4:00 PM
DISTRICT 6 VANCOUVER 0 VS D5 MT. SEYMOUR 1
GAME FIVE
JULY 27TH 4 PM
DISTRICT 3 WHALLEY 16 VS DISTRICT 4 PRINCE GEORGE 2
GAME SIX
JULY 27TH 1 PM
DISTRICT 5 MT. SEYMOUR 8 VS DISTRICT 3 COQUITLAM 9
GAME SEVEN
JULY 28TH 6 PM
DISRICT 3 COQUITLAM 12 VS DISTRICT 4 PRINCE GEORGE 11
GAME SEVEN WAS ENDED EARLY DUE TO DARKNESS AFTER 5 COMPLETE INNINGS
GAME EIGHT
JULY 29TH 4 PM
DISTRICT 3 COQUITLAM VS DISTRICT 3 WHALLEY
GAME 8 WAS RAINED OUT GAME RESCHEDULED TO JULY 20TH AT 3:00PM
GAME NINE (IF NECESSARY)
JULY 30TH 6:00 PM
LOSS OF GAME 8 WIN OF GAME 8
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDEDTO MAKE THIS TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS FOR ALL THOSE PLAYERS THAT ARE INVOLVED. IF YOU HAVE SOME SPARE TIME TO HELP THE CAUSE PLEASE EMAIL YOUR COMMITMENT TO
d5baseball@shaw.ca
Access the draw and results here
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MAJORS DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
CONGRATULATIONS TO MT. SEYMOUR LITTLE LEAGUE
MT. SEYMOUR DEFEATED LYNN VALLEY IN THE FINAL GAME TO ADVANCE TO PRINCE GEORGE TO COMPETE IN THE MAJORS PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT
THE WEB SITE FOR THE MAJORS TOURNAMENT IN PRINCE GEORGE IS
http://www.eteamz.com/pgyba/news/index.cfm?cat=342073
Sunday, July 20
2008 JUNIOR PROVINCIALS
THE JUNIOR PROVINCIALS HOSTED BY DISTRICT SIX ARE BEING HELD AT QUEENS PARK IN NEW WESTMINSTER. THE TOURNAMENT STARTS ON JULY 19TH AND GOES TO JULY 25TH
BELOW ARE THE GAME RESULTS
GAME 1 D5 RED SOXS 7 <> D3 WHITE ROCK 4
GAME 2 D5 MONARCHS 11 <> D3 LANGLEY 1
GAME 3 D6 VANCOUVER SAINTS 12 <> D3 NORTH LANGLEY 5
GAME 4 D3 WHALLEY 10 <> D5 RED SOXS 1 <> SUNDAY JULY 20 11:00 AM
GAME 5 D5 MONARCHS 10 <> D6 VANCOUVER SAINTS 7 <> JULY 20 2:00 PM
GAME 6 D3 LANGLEY 9 <> D3 NORTH LANGLEY 4 <>JULY 20 5:00PM
GAME 7 WHITE ROCK 8 <> VANCOUVER SAINTS 0 <> JULY 21 4:30PM
GAME 8 LANGLEY 0 <> D5 RED SOXS 16 <> JULY 21 7:30PM
GAME 9 WHALLEY 11 <> D5 MONARCHS 1 <> JULY 22 4:30 PM
GAME 10 WHITE ROCK 2 <> D5 RED SOXS 1 <> JULY 22 7:30 PM
GAME 10 HAS BEEN THE BEST GAME OF THE TOURNAMENT CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR TEAM WEB SITE
http://web.mac.com/jacquiemg/Site/Welcome.html
GAME 11 D5 MONARCHS 8 <> WHITE ROCK 1 <> JULY 23 6:30 PM
D5 MONARCHS ADVANCE TO THE FINALS IN THE JUNIOR PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT TO COMPETE AGAINST WHALLEY
GAME 12 WHALLEY 11 <> D5 MONARCHS 1 <> JULY 24 6:30PM
WHALLEY WINS THE 2008 JUNIOR PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
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SAVE YOUR SKIN FOUNDATION
Kathy Barnard along with Eden Briscoe coached their sons along with the other players on the 1993 Lynn Valley Majors team that participated in the World Series in Williamsport PA. Kathy was the first woman to coach in the Little League World Series.
In 2003 Kathy was diagnosed with cancer. After many years of disappointing results, Kathy along with her family have fought the battle and is now cancer free.
Kathy has now started the Save your Skin foundation which can be found via the following link http://saveyourskin.ca/index2.php
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