Arrowhead Little League in Glendale Arizona: League News

Sunday, April 15
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS PARADE DAY GROUND RULES

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS PARADE DAY GROUND RULES

5:10 Start Time

3PM: Gates to Chase Field open.

3:30PM: All participants should report together to section 110 on the right field side of the main concourse. Exit through Gate J to line up. Please locate your organization's name (signs will be posted) and begin lining up with your team.
Parents, family members and any non-participating children will not be permitted on the field. Parents may watch from the concourse.

4PM: Participants will be directed to the field where they will parade towards left field on the outfield warning track.
Participants must stay on warning track, and off grass at all times. Please do not ask for autographs. It is a privilege to be on the field. Be respectful.

As participants reach the left field line, they will begin exiting the field through the gates at sections 132, 133, & 134. Parents should wait on the main concourse to meet their children.

Wheel Chair accessibility exiting will be back to the right field corner, where they originally entered the field.

Due to the large volume of participants, we will attempt to clear the field prior to the National Anthem. If the Anthem does begin during exiting, everyone must stop in observance until the end of the performance.

Participants should have their own tickets and know where their seats are located.

401 EAST JEFFERSON STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85004



OPENING DAY IS MARCH 10!

OPENING DAY IS MARCH 10!

Our annual Opening Day Celebration will be all day March 10th.  Team photos, BBQ, exhibition games, skills contests with trophies awarded, raffles and much more!!!  Mark your calendar, plan to spend the day with us. Invite the entire family, grandparents and all. Everyone is sure to have fun. Sit back enjoy some baseball, grab a bag of seeds and enjoy the beautiful AZ weather. There are so many things going on, you don't want to miss out!
 
RAFFLES!
50/50 Cash Raffle • $50 Gift Cards • $25 Gift Cards • Restaurant Gift Certificates • Grocery Gift Certificates • Dick's Gift Certificates • Cleats Gift Certificates ~ plus ~ Two Dbacks Clubhouse Box Seats 4-packs, one with on-field batting practice viewing!

  ~ Plus Special Guest ~
Julie Gutz - catcher from the AAGPBL (All American Girls Professional Baseball League) will be throwing out the first pitch this year!  The AAGPBL is the league that the movie “A League of Their Own” was about.  Read Julie's bio.
 
~ Parade of Teams @ 12:00 Noon ~
~ Skills Competitions @ 1:00pm ~
Home Run Derby, Golden Arm & Golden Leg
$2 per player per competition

Opening Day Picture Schedule:
 
7:40     Indians-White Sox-RiverCats-Mets(AAA)
8:00 Angels-Dbacks(T)-Mariners-A's(T)
8:15 Red Sox-Rangers-Rockies
8:30 Dodgers-Owlz-Express
8:45 Sand Gnats-RockHounds
9:00 RiverDogs-MuckDogs-A's(Maj)
9:15 Bulls-IronPigs-RedWings
9:30 Mets(Maj)-Yankees-Scrappers
9:45 Thunder-MudCats-Rattlers
10:00 Storm-Dbacks(Maj)-Bats
10:15 RiverBandits-Knights-Hooks
10:30 HotRods-LugNuts

Note:
Bring cash for BBQ, snack shack, raffle and skills competition. NO ATM on site.


SPRING 2012 REGISTRATION DATES AND LOCATIONS

REGISTRATION DATES AND LOCATIONS for the 2012 Spring Season are as follows:
Feb 1st at Dicks Sporting Goods Arrowhead Mall
Feb 4th at Dicks Sporting Goods Arrowhead Mall
Feb 8th Last Registration at Foothills or Cleats (yet to be determined).

 Registration Notes:
1. All registrations after Feb 8 will be charged an additional $25 late fee.
2. There is no online registration this season.  We need to verify residency within our boundaries at registration.
3. We will be accepting credit cards at registration.
2012 Spring Season Registration Fees:
    Jr & Sr - $175
Majors - $150
AAA - $150
    AA - $135
A - $125
Tball - $75
   

TRYOUT DATES: Feb 11th and Feb 18th at Foothills Park

Note: All players age 9 and up need to tryout regardless of division.
 
AAA and Majors will draft players Feb 22 with practices starting as early as Feb 23.
OPENING DAY IS MARCH 10!
Our annual Opening Day Celebration will be all day March 10th.  Team photos, BBQ, exhibition games, skills contests with trophies awarded, raffles and much more!!!
 
"Spring Training" Games - March 12-17
 
Spring Break for Deer Valley Schools - March 19-23
 
Official Season Starts March 26th!


Sunday, October 2
The 2011 Fall Little League Season is Underway
Saturday, October 1st, the Arrowhead Little League fall baseball season kicked off with seven baseball games being played.  Games are played every night (Monday-Thursday) and all day Saturday at Foothills Park.  The fall season runs through Saturday November 19. 

The fall season schedule can downloaded here.  (2mb Acrobat PDF file)


Thursday, July 14
Arrowhead 9/10s Win District 2 Championship

On Thursday July 14 the Arrowhead 9/10s team defeated Goodyear LL for the second time in two days to become District 2 Champions!

NEXT: The Arrowheaad 9/10s continue tournament play for the state title at Reach 11 in North Phoenix.  They will play 4 pool play games Monday thru Saturday needing to finish as the one of the top two teams in their pool to continue play.  See the AHLL calendar for game times.  Reach 11 is located just east of Cave Creek Rd on Deer Valley Rd. Additional tournament info can be found on District 3's website: www.eteamz.com/azd3/



Tuesday, July 12
Arrowhead 11s Win District 2 Championship

On Tuesday July 12, the Arrowhead 11s All Star team won the District 2 Championship defeating Rio Vista LL a second time in 1 week.

NEXT: Arrowhead 11s play in the State Tournament in Yuma starting Monday July 18.



Pictured: Coach James, Zach, Coach Godfrey, Jack, Jason, Austin, Jared, Jayce, Jake, Nolan, Coach Ruff, Brendan, Brandon, Preston, & Tanner.



Friday, July 8
Arrowhead Majors Win District 2 Championship

On Friday July 8 the Arrowhead Majors team defeated Deer Valley LL for the second time in a week to become District 2 Champions! 

NEXT: The Arrowheaad Majors continue tournament play for the state title in Flagstaff starting Tuesday July 19.

Pictured: Taylor, Grace, Grant, Cade, Coach Burgarello, Tyler, Anthony, Brennan, Nic, Jake, Selaze, Tristan, Mitch, Marco, Coach Biddle at Rio Vista Park.



Wednesday, June 15
All Star Announcements
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PLAYERS
MAKING ALL STAR TEAMS!

Team rosters have been posted on each team's news page.  See links at left and below.
Majors    President's Cup    11s    9-10s    TOPs

All Stars at Rio Vista Park
Most District 2 All Star Games will be played at Rio Vista Park (pictured above) at Thunderbird & 101 Freeway. Juniors will play at Peoria Sports Complex on 83rd Ave just S. of Bell. The TOPs All Star team will play at Shaw Butte Little leage near 23rd Ave. & Cactus.



Saturday, May 28
Congratulations Season Tournament Champions!

Congratulations
AHLL Juniors Silver Team
on your Championship Win!!!
 

Congratulations to the 2011 AHLL Tournament Champions!
 IRONBIRDS!
AA CHAMPIONS!
RIVERDOGS!
AAA CHAMPIONS

RED SOX!
MAJORS CHAMPIONS


Arrowhead LL Playoffs



Wednesday, March 9
Opening Day Spring 2011

Opening Day Spring 2011





Little League Baseball Bans Composite Bats as of Dec 30, 2010

Little League Baseball has extended a ban on composite bats to all its divisions. The moratorium announced December 30 is based on league-commissioned research from the University of Massachusetts in Lowell. Since the moritorium was announced, a few composite bats have been approved for use in Little League. 

For a list of approved 2 1/4 inch composite bats (ages 12 & under) click here.

Click here for a list of approved 2 5/8 inch composite bats (Juniors & Seniors).



Monday, September 13
Fall Baseball Season Starts Soon!

The 2010 fall baseball season is about to begin.  Final registration is Wednesday Sept 15.  Teams will be formed by Sept. 20 and the first games will start October 2!




Monday, June 21
ARROWHEAD PIRATES WERE DEFEATED BY THE SIDEWINDER REBELS

THE ARROWHEAD PIRATES WERE DEFEATED BY THE SIDEWINDER REBELS MONDY 1-2 THUS ENDING THEIR TOURNAMENT RUN.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ARROWHEAD PIRATES FOR THEIR 15-0 WIN FRIDAY NIGHT!

CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT SEASON!




Friday, June 18
Pirates Play Peoria Mtn View in TOC Friday
COME OUT AND SEE OUR TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPION PIRATES PLAY PEORIA MOUNTAIN VIEW FRIDAY JUNE 18 @ 7:30pm @ FOOTHILLS PARK (Arrowhead Fields).

TOC Arrowhead PiratesIf the Arrowhead Pirates beat Peoria Mountain View, they will play Monday, June 21 at Village Meadows (35th ave & 101). Tournament of Champion teams play until eliminated.  The Arrowhead Pirates could play Wednesday June 23 (Goodyear) & Friday Jne 25 (Church Field - 83rd & Sweetwater). Additional Arrowhead Pirates games will be posted on the website after each win.

Arrowhead will host two other teams Monday, June 21, at Foothills Park.
 


Thursday, June 17

CONGRATULATIONS
to all Season and Tournament Champions!
Majors Season
White Sox
Majors Tournament
Pirates
Minors Season
Georgia Bulldogs
Minors Tournament
Colorado State Rams




Friday, March 12
Majors Rained Out Games Rescheduled

The Majors games that weren't played this week have been rescheduled for:

May 13

5:00 Dbacks vs Phillies

7:30 Tiger's vs Pirates

 

May 14

5:00 Reds vs Red Sox

7:30 Cubs vs White Sox




Tuesday, March 9
Tuesday's Games Cancelled
The baseball fields at Foothills are still unplayable.  Tuesday's games are cancelled too! 

Monday, March 8
Monday's Games Cancelled
All Games Monday, March 8, have been cancelled.  There is standing water on both fields.  Tuesday games may be cancelled too.  Player Agents will be notified as soon as the league knows.




Saturday, March 6
Congratulations AHLL 2010 Skills Competition Winners!
AHLL 2010 Skills Competition Winners
             
8 and Under     11 year olds      
Golden Arm 1st place Travis Warinner Golden Arm 1st place Matt Ryan  
Golden Arm 2nd place Christopher Peck Golden Arm 2nd place Cade Biddle  
Golden Arm 3rd place Jack Talbot Golden Arm 3rd place Chase Sowinski  
Golden Leg 1st place Trevor McKenzie Golden Leg 1st place Cade Biddle  
Golden Leg 2nd place Mathew Heys Golden Leg 2nd place Anthony Casenza  
Golden Leg 3rd place Noah Nithman Golden Leg 3rd place Mike Cantania  
      HR Derby 1st place Brennan O'Brian  
9 year olds     HR Derby 2nd place 12 ties  
Golden Arm 1st place Nick Hernandez HR Derby 3rd place 12 ties  
Golden Arm 2nd place Dawson Field        
Golden Arm 3rd place Kai Tuita 12 year olds      
Golden Leg 1st place Kai Tuita Golden Arm 1st place Cameron Cannon  
Golden Leg 2nd place Logan Livingston Golden Arm 1st place Matt Mistler  
Golden Leg 3rd place Arturo Suarez Golden Arm 3rd place Connor Nichols/Jon Hrovat  
HR Derby 1st place Arturo Suarez Golden Leg 1st place Kyle Robinson  
HR Derby 2nd place Chandler Murphy Golden Leg 2nd place Ricky Tuita  
HR Derby 3rd place Oscar Mattox Golden Leg 3rd place Jacob Koch  
      HR Derby 1st place Devin Ray/Rudy Meuller-Schrader
10 year olds     HR Derby 3rd place  Cameron Cannon  
Golden Arm 1st place Jared McNeese        
Golden Arm 2nd place Jason Klaberdanz        
Golden Arm 3rd place 12 ties        
Golden Leg 1st place Jarod Rodriguez        
Golden Leg 2nd place Connor Keating        
Golden Leg 3rd place Jacob Graham Banner Competition    
HR Derby 1st place Nolan Ruff   1st place Major Cubs  
HR Derby 2nd place Justin Meins   2nd place AAA Crimson Tide  
HR Derby 3rd place Jack Dieckman   3rd place tie AA Wildcats and A Wildcats 




Thursday, January 21
JAN 23 TRYOUTS CANCELLED
Tryouts for Major and AAA divisions are rescheduled to Saturday January 30th and February 6th at Foothills Park - 57th Ave North of Union Hills.  Bring your tryout number that you were given at registration. 

Note: Arrowhead Little League requires all players where face masks on their batting helmets.  Though you may use your own equipment at tryouts, you will need to have a facemask on your batting helmet or we will loan you one.
 




Sunday, January 17
Major and AAA Tryouts
Tryouts for Major and AAA divisions are Saturday January 23rd and Saturday January 30th at Foothills Park - 57th Ave North of Union Hills.  Bring your tryout number that you were given at registration. 

Note: Arrowhead Little League requires all players where face masks on their batting helmets.  Though you may use your own equipment at tryouts, you will need to have a facemask on your batting helmet or we will loan you one.
 




Sunday, January 17
Late Registration
You may still register for the 2010 season.  Late registrations will be accepted at tryouts on Jan 23 & 30 at Foothills Park.  Late fees apply for Major and Minor divisions. 
NOTE! Players will only be registered with their original birth certificate and a utility bill (water bill preferred).




Saturday, January 9
Spring Season Registration Dates
Final Registration for the Spring baseball season will be held on Jan 13 at Foothills Park 6-8pm. 
NOTE! Players will only be registered with their original birth certificate and a utility bill (water bill preferred).




Friday, September 11
Welcome New AHLL Board Members

Congratulations to the newest AHLL Board Members:

Dave, Grove, John Sandoval, Keith Jones, Rick Tuita, & Michael Ruff.

Thank you departing members: Lance Billingsly, Chris Burke, Jen Wyatt, Jason Seckman & Kathy Nelson.  We cannot thank you enough for all you've done for the league!




Monday, August 31
Arrowhead Little League would like to thank the following companies for their support & donations that helped our State Champion Team with expenses at the regional tournament in San Bernardino this year:

           Albertson's
Dietz & Watson Deli Meats
Sardella's Pizza
Arizona Industrial Hardware
Hardrock Concrete
Helgeson Concrete
Deer Valley Credit Union
Arrowhead Children's Dentistry
Moore Chrysler Jeep
Hoffman Refrigeration
            Majerle's Sports Grill
Treasurers Jewelry
A Shade Above
DLGC LLC
Anthony Holly Foundation
Pita Jungle
North Canyon Dentistry
Midwestern University
Erp's Mobile Maintenance
Quest Communications
           


THANK YOU!!!



Thursday, January 21
January 23rd Tryouts Are Cancelled!

Major and AAA division tryouts will now take place on Saturday January 30th and Saturday February 6th at Foothills Park - 57th Ave North of Union Hills.  Bring your tryout number that you were given at registration. 

Note: Arrowhead Little League requires all players where face masks on their batting helmets.  Though you may use your own equipment at tryouts, you will need to have a facemask on your batting helmet or we will loan you one.