Welcome to the 2011 Season.

The menu on the left hand side of the screen should help guide you to anything posted for the Port Arthur Nationals. You can email information by clicking on my name below the ADMIN on the menu or by sending it to dkorchak@shaw.ca. 

We are using this site as a means of communicating to our Players/Parents/Coaches about events within Port Arthur Nationals Little League.
Hopefully you will find it informative and entertaining as the year goes on.
Thanks for visiting,
 Dwayne

Our Junior All Stars defeated the Fort William Nationals 10 - 8 to move on to the Provicial Championship in Oakville.

The team went 3 - 1 in round robin play and went through the Playoffs undefeated.

The Team consists of: (Standing) Cody Veneruzzo, Brad Dutchak, Dave Martin - Coach, Brad Martin, Mark Suffak, Justin Migliazza, Nicholas Crupi, Dwayne Korchak - Manager, Nicholas Pontello - Coach, (Kneeling) Bryce Jorgenson, David Evans, Matthew Mustapic,(Front) Zachary Korchak and Kai Knudsen.  

On Saturday June 25th, we will have the league wind up and season ending Bar B Que. Day starts at 10 am with Bar B Que from 10am - 2pm.

Games will be scheduled on all Parks this day so that all ages are in attendance and are able to participate in the activities. Players will be given their participation awards and free food tickets.

Please plan to attend a Day of Baseball and Fun.

Extra activities to occur at George Burke Park all day long. 

Registration can still be done at the Lakehead University Hanger during evaluations. If you missed our registration dates, please come to the evaluation times listed below to sign up for this season's Port Arthur Nationals Little League baseball teams.

EVALUATIONS will be held at the Lakehead University Hanger.

Minor Division: Monday, April 11th      6:30pm - 8:00pm

Major Division: Thursday, April 14th   6:30pm - 8:00pm

Junior Division: Thursday, April 14th   7:30pm - 8:30pm

The Annual Park Clean Up has been deffered to Sat. April 23rd from 10am - 2pm due to weather.

Hope to see everyone out on the 23rd.

Congratulations to the following players on making the JR All Star Team:

Mark Suffak, Zach Korchak, David Evans, Bryce Jorgenson, Matthew Mustapic, Kai Knudsen, Brad Dutchak, Christopher Fournier, Justin Migliazza, Brad Martin, Nicholas Crupi and Cody Veneruzzo.

Practices begin;

June 26th 6:00 - 8:00

June 27th  4:30 - 6:30

Schedule to follow.

At the beginning of the season, executive and volunteers clean up the park at George Burke. 

This year’s clean up date is Sunday, April 17th from 10-2.  Last year we were very pleased with the number of volunteers that gave an hour of their time to rake, shovel and sweep. We look forward to your support this year.

Rain date is Sat. April 23rd from 10 - 2.

Port Arthur Nationals Little League is a non-profit baseball organization run out of George Burke Park. 

For more information on the organization call 767-8556 or Dan at 344-1632 

Volunteers needed!  We are currently looking for volunteers for the 2011 season. Coaching positions open in all divisions.   Students looking for high school volunteer hours are also encouraged to contact the league.

 Registration dates 

Saturday, March 26          11:00am - 2:00pm       George Burke Park

Tuesday,  March 29          6:00 – 8:00 PM               "                 "

Saturday, April 2               11:00-2:00 PM                "                 " 

Tuesday,  April 5               6:00-8:00   PM                 "                "     

Saturday,  April 9              11:00-2:00 PM                "                 " 

Tee Ball ..... .. ages  4-6….........…. .$50    (play Monday and Wednesday)

Coach Pitch....ages   6-8...........…....$50    (play Tuesday and Thursday)

Minor division…….ages 8-10……..$65

Major Division……ages 11&12…..$65

Junior Division……ages 13&14…..$75

Senior Division…....ages 15 &16….$75

Big League………..ages 17-18…..$125  

(age is determined as of April 30th ) 

Fundraising is a Mandatory part of Registration

Minor - Senior will be asked to sell 5 BOGO golf cards at a cost of $10.00 each. These need to be paid for at registration. When you sell them, you keep the money. $25 buy-out option is available.

T-Ball & Coach Pitch will be asked to sell 3 BOGO  golf cards at a cost of $10.00 each. These are to be paid up front at registration. When you sell them, you keep the money. $15 buy-out option is available. 

** If paying by cheque, please use separate cheques for registration and fundraising.

Park Clean Up

At the beginning of the season, executive and volunteers clean up the park at George Burke. This year's clean up date is Sunday, April 17th  from 10am - 2pm. Last year we were vey pleased with the number of volunteers that gave an hour of their time to rake, shovel and sweep. We look forward to your support this year. Its a great way to meet the executive, friends from last year and start new friendships for this season.   Rain date will be Sat. April 23rd from 10am - 2pm

Evaluations

Will be held at the Lakehead University Hanger.

Minor Division: Monday, April 11th      6:30pm - 8:00pm

Major Division: Thursday, April 14th   6:30pm - 8:00pm

Junior Division: Thursday, April 14th   7:30pm - 8:30pm

Helmet Policy

Major Players and up will be required to provide their own helmets. Discounts will be offered at a local sports retailer to help offset your costs. (approx. cost per helmet is $20)

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Levels are available both on team jerseys as well as with signage at the park. Contact Danny Nucci at 344-1632 for more information.

Will be held at Volunteer Pool on Saturday April 23rd starting at 9am.

Anyone interested in being an umpire for the 2011 season should attend.

A sign up list for Umpires is being collected at Registration.

Anyone interested in umpiring should leave a message at the clubhouse to get on the list if you forgot to do it at registration.