Newtown Edgmont Little League: League News
Registration for 2010 Season - January 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rdRegistration for the NELL 2010 spring season will be held on two consecutive weekends in January at the Newtown Township building, 209 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square.
Times are as follows:
- Friday, January 15th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday, January 16th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Friday, January 22nd, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday, January 23rd, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Children living within the boundaries of Newtown and Edgmont Townships who will be 5 years old by April 30, 2010 and who will not be 13 years old before May 1, 2010 are eligible to register. All players must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Needed for Registration
- All new players must present a birth certificate at registration.
- All players, including returning players, must provide the name and phone number of your child’s doctor, as well as the name and phone number of a person to contact in case of an emergency.
The cost is $40 for each player in the T-Ball & Rookie Divisions (5 and 6 year olds; $70 for each player in the Farm, Minor C, Minor B, Minor A and Majors Divisions (7 to 12 year olds). The maximum fee per family is $140. The fee covers registration, team picture, uniform, and all League activities during the regular season.
Challenger Division
The League offers a Challenger Division for mentally and/or physically challenged children from the age of six through eighteen. Level of play is based upon player’s size, age, and skill where numbers allow. Participants will be assisted by volunteer “Buddies” in one of three levels: Tee Ball, Coach Pitch, or Player Pitch. A $20 per player registration fee is suggested. Fee waiver is available based on financial need. To register for the Challenger Division, please call Maureen Catania at 353-8698.
Open Board Position
There is one open position on the 2009-2010 NELL board of directors. We are taking nominatioins to fill this position. The open board position is:
- Minor A/B Director
Friday nights for NELL Players and parents at the Flanagan Center
Parents and NELL players are welcome to meet at the Flanigan Center (FC) on Friday nights in December as follows.
- Children ages 7 and 8 - Friday night from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.(*)
- Children ages 9 and 10 - Friday night from 6:45 to 7:45 PM.
- Children ages 11 and 12 - Friday night from 8:00 to 9:30 PM.
We are not going to have registration for these sessions. Rather, just show up as this fits your busy schedule and we will play ball assuming we get enough parents to help coach.
Any questions should be directed to Player Agent Tom Coghlan at playeragent@nellbaseball.com.
(*) All ages are as of April 30, 2010.
These sessions are included on the Flanigan Center calendar.
Tuesday, September 1
Turner Family Relief Fund
Fourteen years ago, the lives of local Newton Square residents, and NELL family, Sheila and Jeff Turner were turned upside down when Jeff was diagnosed with Brain Cancer. Despite their own hardships, the Turner family has continued to organize events, raise awareness, funds and support for various foundation. On August 21st 2009 Jeff (father of Kyle Turner, and a coach on the Rays last season) underwent his latest surgery to remove a large tumor in the back of his brain. It will be a hard road ahead for not only Sheila and Jeff, but also their children. It is our wish, as their family and friends, to give back to a family that not only never stops giving, but also never gives up!
Relief Fund
If you are able to make a donation to help the Turner family in the difficult time, you can send a check to the address below. All donations are tax deductible. If you have questions or need more information, email turnerfamilyfund@yahoo.com.
Checks should be made payable to:
The Turner Family Fund
408 Third Avenue
Newtown Square, PA 19073
We ask that all our NELL families keep the Turners in their thoughts and prayers, and try to help out in any way you can.
Friday, June 12
Sammy Bradly
Sammy Bradly, a 12 year old of Newtown Square has been diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. He is currently undergoing treatment at A.I. Dupont Hospital in Delaware. Sammy is a 6th grader at Paxon Hollow Middle School and a player in the Newtown Edgmont Little League. Here are some ways you can keep up to date, and help support the Bradly family in this difficult time.Carepages Website
The Bradlys have set up a Carepages website for Sammy, so you can receive updates and send emails and good wishes to him and his family. The website is http://www.carepages.com/carepages/Bradly Once on the website, simply click on "new member" and enter your data. You will then receive updates as they are entered and can send emails whenever.
Relief Fund
If would like to make a donation to support the Bradly family, an account has been set up at the New Century bank in Newtown Square on their behalf. Cash or checks are accepted.
Checks can be made out to “For the Benefit of Samuel C. Bradly” and either brought to the New Century Bank in Newtown Square or mailed to:
New Century Bank
3557 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
Donations can also be dropped off at the NELL snackbar, or mailed to Beth Gallo, 3508 Caley Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073. If you have any questions, send email to bradlyfund@nellbaseball.com.
ALL proceeds will benefit the Bradly family, to help relieve some of the financial burden in allowing Sammy’s parents to be able to spend as much time with him and his brother as possible.
Please keep Sammy and his loving family in your daily prayers!
NELL 10-Year olds win NELL Tournament
Tony Gallo's line drive to center in the bottom of the sixth drove in the winning run to power the NELL 10-year old team to a 13-12 win over Westgate Hills in the championship game of the Newtown Edgmont Little League Summer Tournament. Congratulations to the NELL 10s, the third NELL team to win their division championship in the tournament.Pictured are:
Front row (L-R): Zachary Wolanin, Mark Dever, Ryan Sutton, Carmen Christiana, Liam Kane.
Second row: Ryan Lairdieson, Kevin Bogan, James O'Toole, Danny Mattise, Kevin Coghlan, Bobby Halligan, Tony Gallo.
Rear: Bill Gallo, Manager Brad Dever, Fran Lairdieson.
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NELL 12-Year olds win NELL Tournament
The NELL 12-year old team ended its NELL career on a high note, defeating BYC 4-0, to win the championship trophy in the 13th annual Newtown Edgmont Summer Tournament. Steven Cohen pitched 6 innings of shutout baseball and hit a 2-run homer in the 3rd inning to lead the team to a convincing win over a tough BYC squad. Congratulations to NELL 12s for a great tournament season.Pictured are:
Seated (L-R) Sean Stitz, Nick Calabrese, Nick Fizzano, Tiernan Posse, Michael Szipszky.
Middle row: Harry Bellwoar, Steven Cohen, Matt Bastian, Josh Myers, Alexander Pund, Billy McDevitt.
Back row: Rocky Fizzano, Jack Pund, Manager Matt Bastian, Bill McDevitt.
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NELL 9-Year olds win NELL Tournament
Congratulations to the NELL 9-year old Tournament team on winning the 2009 Newtown Edgmont Little League Tournament. The 9-year olds defeated Berwyn Paoli 15-8 to take the tournament chamionship.Pictured are:
Players (left to right) Gabriel Bryant, Michael Smith, Michael Schlarbaum, Bobby Ferry, Jack Walker, Brian Protesto, John Robinson, Cal Buonocore, Alex Cohen, Ian Myers, Jack Szipszky, Matt Wray.
Coaches: Bob Szipszky, Lewis Walker, Steve Wray (manager), Jerry Smith, Michael Wray.
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2009 Regular Season Division Champions
Congratulations to the NELL 2009 Division champions.
| Majors | Cubs |
| Minor A | Marlins |
| Minor B | Devil Rays |
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