Welcome to the official site of Rainier District Little League, a member of Washington State's District 7.  Rainier District Little League offers a fun baseball environment for  5-18 year-old kids living in the South Seattle area.

The 2009 season continues to highlight the commitment of our league to our children, our neighborhoods and the game of baseball.  Come see the new batting cage being installed at our league's signature field, Rainier Playfield.  Also, stay tuned for news regarding the recent awarding of grant money for the improvement of Brighton Playfield.

Remember, our league relies on the voluntary efforts of people like you.  Let's enrich all of our lives and, "Play ball!"

Rainier Little League fairs well in Tournament of Champions

Majors Division champion Silver Fork beat the Renton Cardinals 12-2 in Round One of the TOC held at Normandy Park on June 19, 2009.  The game was called in the fourth inning due to the 10-run rule.  Jay Won hit two home runs over the fence to lead the Forks.

The following day, in the tournament's semi-finals, Silver Fork took perrenial powerhouse West Seattle into extra innings before succumbing 1-0 in seven innings.  Starting pitcher Nils Whisman displayed his full arsenal of pitches in a masterful performance.  With one out in the bottom of the seventh, West Seattle had a runner on third.  A fly ball to the outfield was caught by Kevin Kitnikone, who's strike to the plate just missed nailing the runner and extending the game.  After the game, the home plate umpired declared the game, "the best I've ever seen in Little League."

Minors Division champion Winderemere Real Estate had an equally exciting finish to their work in the tournament.  Windermere beat their South Highline National counterparts 5-1 on June 20, 2009, at Normandy Park.  The win put Winderemere into the finals against the South Highline American champs.  There, Windermere narrowly lost  4-3 when South Highline American pushed across a run in the bottom of the sixth.  Starting pitcher Mario Beavers pitched four innings for Windermere, giving up but two hits and striking out ten.  Kenny McCormick went 2-3 with two RBIs in the effort, and was picked as one of the two most valuable players of the Minors tournament.

Congratulations to both Rainier teams for their fine showings.

All-Star season begins:

The 11-12 All-Star Team has been announced:

The 10-11 All-Star Team has been announced:

1. Peter Cormier, Jr.
2. Jackson Droege
3. Will McDonald
4. Dillon Yamamoto
5. August Keller
6. Jamaal Sims
7. Matthew Sadang
8. Daniel Matapula
9. Peter Defranco
10. Shiloh Bowen
11. Max Melendez
12. AJ Freeman
13. Ian McManus 

The 9-10 All-Star Team has been announced:

1) Ken (K2) McCormick
2) Geno Rosso
3) Joey Butler
4) Arius (Big Boi) Willis        
5) Bennet Dondoyano
6) Maggie Gallagher
7) Mario Beavers
8) Eli Tan
9) Trevor Taylor
10) Alex Gregory
11) Zubin Kopischke
12) John Reynolds
13) Jojo Connor

Manager: Martin Beavers
Coach: Ken McCormick
Coach: Tee Lee 

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Division champions determined:

Rookies Division:  Kohl Construction beat Tuxedo Technologies 7-2 to take the Rookies Division championship at Rainier Field on June 15, 2009, at Rainier Playfield

Minors Division:  Winderemere Real Estate bested Flying Squirrel Pizza 13-3 to claim the Minors Division championship on June 15, 2009, at Rainier Playfield.

Majors Division:  Silver Fork topped Seattle Black Fire Fighters 13-6 to take top honors in the Majors Division on June 14, 2009, at Rainier Playfield.

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Sponsorships

Rainier District Little League depends in part on financial contributions by individuals, families and businesses.  If you would like to sponsor a Rainier District Little League team, please contact the League.  Team sponsorships are $450.00.  Sponsorship benefits for businesses include, among other things, having a team named after your business and your business' name appearing on the players' hats.  Alternative forms of league sponsorship may also be available for those who would like to contribute to the league but do no wish (or cannot) sponsor a team. 

Remember to support your local businesses that support Rainier District Little League!

Tryouts for the 10-11 team are Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Rainier Field.  Tryouts for the 11-12 team are Wednesday, June 17, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at Rainier Field.