Alhambra American
Little League
Baseball & Softball
Thank You Volunteers:
Wow! Our great AALL volunteers hosted 15 Major TOC games between June 15 and 26. Thank you so much! Have a relaxing July 4 holiday and rest up for four District 18 - 11 & 12 Year-Old All-Star Baseball Tournament games we are hosting on July 6 & 7. Then the BIG District 18 - 10 & 11 Year-Old All-Star Baseball Tournament starts on July 8. AALL hosts all 13 games of the 10 & 11 Tournament, culminating with that championship game on July 16. We'll need our verteran volunteers and lots of NEW VOLUNTEERS to help with snack bar, barbequing, grounds keeping, decorations, 50/50, scorekeeping, announcing, and clean-up. If you can help at any of the games listed above, please email us ASAP at alhambraamerican@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Letter to All-Star Parents and Fans from Milan M. Mrakich, District 18 Administrator:
We are expecting a large turnout at all of our 2009 District 18 Little League Baseball All-Star Tournament games. The actions of managers, coaches, umpires, league officials, parents and fans must be exemplary at all times. There will be no profanity or unsportsmanlike conduct that will be tolerated. Anybody involved in an altercation at the game site could be suspended or removed from the remainder of the tournaments. At all tournament games there will be no alcoholic beverages, ice chests, outside food, or noisemakers allowed.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated by all.
We will be conducting a 50-50 raffle at all of our tournament games. All in attendance are encouraged to purchase raffle tickets: five for $1.00, 15 for $2.00, or 25 for $3.00. At the end of each game, we will draw one winning ticket. The winner will receive half of the money collected. These raffles are used to help defray the cost of the tournaments. Your participation is very much appreciated.
The snack bar serves as the main source of revenue for the leagues that are hosting an all-star tournament. All money made at the snack bar goes directly to the hosting league. We ask that all leagues refrain from bringing food or drink to the tournaments. For many leagues, the revenue from the snack bar is greatly needed to ensure that they will be able to provide a 2010 Little League Baseball program for the children in their community. Your patronage of our snack bars will help guarantee the success of our Little League programs.
I hope everyone is able to come out with their family and friends and enjoy some exciting baseball and softball. When watching the games, please keep in mind that you are watching children and not the professionals on TV. Let’s all work together to make District 18’s annual all-star competition a fun and memorable time for all. We look forward to seeing you at the games.
Election Results - 2009-2010 AALL Board of Directors:
The first 17 people listed below have been elected to the 2009-2010 AALL Board of Directors. Pursuant to the AALL Constitution, they will assume their duties on September 1, 2009.
Lauren Cruz – 134
Vivian Mendoza – 130
Dan Perez – 117
Cecilia Wimberly – 117
Tom Takesh1ta – 114
Tawnya Lange – 111
John Hatem – 99
Chris Takesh1ta – 96
Jack Holguin – 95
Glenn Lugo – 90
Alda Duran – 89
Juanita Wright – 81
Debra Garcia – 75
Patty Deuymovitch – 72
Robert Lybarger – 70
Hank Canale – 66
Craig Gentry – 55
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Eric Lara – 50
Greg Quintero – 48
Julie Lara – 47
Jed Morales – 27
Ana Flores – 24
Edgar Velasquez – 22
***WRITE-IN VOTES***
Dave Duarte – 4
Carlos Garcia – 1
Lance Valdez – 1
Softball Champions:
Ø In the softball division, congratulations to the Junior Royals for taking 1st place in the regular season. The Royals will be joined by the Tigers in their TOC bid – good luck to both teams in this next phase of the season!
Tigers TOC Game 1 vs. South Pasadena 1, Monday, June 15th at 5:30pm at Almansor Park
Royals TOC Game 1 vs. El Monte National, Monday, June 15th at 8pm at Almansor Park
Ø The Major softball division had a close race for first place, so close the Major Astros and the Major Angels ended in a tie for first place – both teams will be heading to Tournament of Champions to represent Alhambra American, best of luck.
Astros TOC Game 1 vs. South El Monte, Monday, June 15th at 8pm at Almansor Park
Angels TOC Game 1 vs. Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 16 at 8pm at Almansor Park
Ø In the Minor division the Minor White Sox had an incredibly strong season taking 1st place with the Red’s joining them at TOC as well. Congratulations to both teams on their season.
Reds TOC Game 1 vs. South Pasadena 1, Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30pm at Almansor Park
White Sox Game 1 vs. Temple City American, Thursday, June 18th at 5:30pm at Almansor Park
Ø Our Tiny division season also had a close race all season and we have co-champions for the Tiny Cardinals and the Tiny Blue Jays! And, while the Tiny’s do not participate in TOC we are proud of their success this season!
Baseball Champions:
Congratulations to the Junior Baseball Nationals for winning the regular season and to the Junior Baseball Braves for winning the AALL Junior Baseball Tournament. The Nationals and Braves will both be going to the District 18 Tournament of Champions. We are very proud of all of our Junior Baseball teams!
Congratulations to the Major Baseball Braves for winning the regular season and for winning the AALL Granada Park Major Baseball Tournament. The Braves and Mets (tournament finalists) will both be going to the District 18 Tournament of Champions. We are very proud of all of our Major Baseball teams!
Congratulations to the Minor Baseball Brewers for winning the AALL Granada Park Minor Baseball Tournament. The Brewers will join the Minor Baseball Angels (who won the regular season) in the District 18 Tournament of Champions. We are very proud of all of our Minor Baseball teams!
Congratulations to the Tiny Baseball Rangers for winning the regular season and for winning the AALL Granada Park Tiny Baseball Tournament. We are very proud of all of our Tiny Baseball teams!
Poem: "Little League" - By Paul Hostovsky
When the ump produces
his little hand broom
and stops all play to stoop
and dust off home plate,
my daughter sitting beside me
looks up and gives me a smile that says
this is by far her favorite part of baseball.
And then when he skillfully
spits without getting any
on the catcher or the batter or himself,
she looks up again and smiles
even bigger.
But when someone hits a long foul ball
and everyone's eyes are on it
as it sails out of play ...
the ump has dipped his hand
into his bottomless black pocket
and conjured up a shiny new white one
like a brand new coin
from behind the catcher's ear,
which he then gives to the catcher
who seems to contain his surprise
though behind his mask his eyes are surely
as wide with wonder as hers.
Posted with explicit permission of the poet.
Important News:
Ø Access the Tournament of Champions Team Eligibility Affidavit and Medical Release forms, the AALL Constitution and the April 14, 2009 Approved Board Meeting Minutes at left under "Handouts & Forms."
Ø The Buddy System - It is always safer when children do things with a BUDDY! A buddy can be mom, dad, a friend, a sibling, etc. Children should use the buddy system when using a public restroom. Parents may escort their children to the restroom. The parent can easily stand outside the door if the child is the opposite sex from the parent. If you are standing outside you may even want to carry on a conversation with the child through the door (or crack the door just a bit).
Ø See new game schedules and game scores below.
Ø All scheduled games are listed on this website.
Ø Check the Schedules, Calendar and Standings links at left.
Ø Please pick up all trash after all practices and games. Thank you!
Ø See the "AALL 2009 Safety Program" at left under "Handouts & Forms." All potential hazards to people and property should be reported to Safety Officer Jack Holguin, within 48 hours. In the event of an accident/incident the team manager must submit a completed Accident Report to Safety Officer Jack Holguin within 48 hours.
For more information email:
AlhambraAmerican@yahoo.com
Or call (626) 576-8914
Alhambra American Little League
This Week's Game Schedule:
Ø Visitor teams listed first. Home teams listed second.
Ø For maps and directions to other parks, click on park name under "Location."
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