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AGALL Baseball Evaluations / Tryout information and Dates.
Avon Grove Area Little League Baseball Evaluations / Tryouts
The Avon Grove Area Little League is conducting baseball evaluations/ try-outs on Sunday Feb 12th and Sunday Feb 19th at the Avon Grove High School Gym. Please see the allotted time slots that apply to your child. Evaluations /Try-outs are for the purpose of providing Managers with information they can use to draft teams. We encourage all potential team Managers to attend the try-outs and observe the try-out process for the division(s) your child will participate. We also encourage all potential coaches and managers to volunteer by helping to run the try-out stations.
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Like last year, player evaluations will be scored by an outside organization.
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We intend to run a voluntary evaluation for pitchers and catchers. This will be entirely voluntary and not part of the evaluation score. Catchers should bring their full gear if they want to be evaluated.
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Unless you have volunteered to manage or coach, we ask that all parents and family members wait outside or in the lobby until try-outs are complete.
Below are the dates times.
Please note (The letter of your child's last name begins with)
2/12 10am 12 yr olds (A-L)
2/12 11:30am 12 yr olds (M-Z)
2/12 1pm 11 yr olds (A-L)
2/12 2:30pm 11 yr olds (M-Z)
2/19 10am 10 yr olds ( A-L)
2/19 11AM 10 yr olds ( M-Z)
2/19 12:30pm 9 year olds ( A-L)
2/19 2PM 9 yr olds (M-Z)
2/19 11A ALL 11 & 12 yr olds players who could not make it on 2/12
Please make every effort to attend your assigned time slot. If you are unable to attend, please contact the AGALL Player Agent Jennifer Pavlock and we will to try to schedule a make-up date.
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8 yr olds do not need to be evaluated
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Players between the ages of 9-12 who are not evaluated will not be eligible for the draft until the final round.
John McLean
AGALLVP of Majors and 50/70John.mclean@uphs.upenn.eduFriday, February 3
AGALL Softball Evaluations / Tryout information and dates.
AGALL Softball Evaluations
When: Sunday February 26
Where: AG HS Gym
Times:
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Minors (8-10 yr. olds) 10:30 – 12:30
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Majors (10-12 yr. olds) 1:00- 3:30
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What you need: glove, sneakers, bat & helmet
Please arrive 15 minutes before hand to sign in
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Rookies (7 & 8’s) do not need to be evaluated.
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If an 8 year old wishes to play Minors they MUST be evaluated or they will be placed in Rookies.
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If a 10 yr. old wishes to play in Majors, they MUST try out with the Majors or they will be placed in Minors.
If you absolutely cannot make this tryout or have any questions, please contact Jim Butler, butter1971@yahoo.com
Monday, February 13
Baseball Juniors / Seniors / Big Evals -Tryouts info
AGALL Baseball Juniors / Seniors / and Bigs evaluations or tryouts will be held on March 18th at the Avon Grove Area High School Baseball Field - Time TBA.
Tuesday, February 14
President's Day Softball Clinic - Maple Zone
https://www.fasterlessons.com/scheduler/maplezone.view
Wednesday, January 18
AGALL Online Registration is now OPEN!
AGALL Spring -Summer 2012 online registration for returning players is now open. Please see the link below to register online.
We have implemented a new web based registration system EVERYONE who registers online must create a new user for each player signed up
Register here: AGALL Spring - Summer 2012
https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=12685
Online registration will end on the following dates:
Baseball Tee Ball: 2/29/12
Baseball Machine Pitch: 2/29/12
Baseball Minors A: 2/8/12
Baseball Minors B: 2/8/12
Baseball Minors C: 2/8/12
Baseball Majors: 2/8/12
Baseball Juniors:3/18/12
Baseball Seniors: 3/18/12
Baseball Big League: 3/18/12
Softball Rookies: 2/29/12
Softball Minors: 2/8/12
Softball Majors: 2/8/12
Softball Juniors: 3/31/12
Softball Seniors: 3/31/12Sunday, January 22
John Wockenfuss AGALL Summer 2012 Baseball Camp
John Wockenfuss AGALL Summer
2012 Baseball Camp
Ages: 12 and under
Dates: June 25th - July 29th
Time: 9:00AM-3:00PM
Location: Avon Grove Area Little League Complex
Cost: $175 per child / $125 for each additional child
Equipment Needed: Gloves, Bats, Helmets, Baseball Shoes, and proper dress attire for baseball. Please bring own lunch and drinks. Water will available.
Daily Schedule: Instruction in the fundamentals of baseball will take place in the morning workout: Infield and outfield play, batting, proper throwing mechanics, footwork drills, etc. Following lunch players will be divided in to teams for games in the afternoon. John Wockenfuss is a former Major League Baseball player, playing 9 years with the Detroit Tigers and 2 years with the Philadelphia Phillies. John has 8 years experience as a Minor League Manager from A to AAA levels for the Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and North East Independent League. Locally, John has provided professional baseball instruction in the Tri-State Area for Little Leaguer's to college level athletes in both baseball and softball.
Handout: Wockenfuss 2012 Baseball Camp
Thursday, January 19
Baseball Bat Information Page available on Little League website
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Friday, January 13
Little League International Announces Bat Rules Changes for 2012 Season
By Communications Division
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
November 2, 2011 In an effort to provide timely information on bat rules, Little League International today announced the bat specifications and standards for the 2012 season. Here are the highlights, followed by the actual text of the 2012 baseball bat rules:
- For the Little League Major Baseball Division and below: The moratorium on composite-barreled baseball bats remains in effect. However, some composite-barreled baseball bats that have been proven in laboratory testing to meet the BPF (Bat Performance Factor) standard throughout the life of the bat, through the Accelerated Break-In (ABI) process, have received waivers. That list is here: Licensed/Approved Composite 2 1/4 Bats.
- For Junior League Baseball: The rule was updated to reflect the changes that were anticipated and published two years ago regarding bats with 2 5/8 inch barrels. As a result, composite-barreled baseball bats in this division, regardless of barrel size, must meet BBCOR (Batted Ball Co-Efficient of Restitution) standards, and must be so labeled. Note that all composite-barreled baseball bats that meet the BBCOR standard have a “drop” of no more than
- than “minus-3.” However, in the Junior League Baseball division, bats that do not have composite materials in the barrel (i.e., all metal, all alloy, all wood), and meet all other applicable standards, can have ANY drop weight. Bats with a barrel of less than 2 5/8 inches also can be used in the Junior League Baseball Division, but must still comply with all other specifications noted.
- For Senior League Baseball and Big League Baseball: The rule was updated to reflect the changes that were anticipated and published two years ago regarding bats with 2 5/8 inch barrels. As a result, all bats with non-wood barrels must meet BBCOR (Batted Ball Co-Efficient of Restitution) standards, and must be so labeled. Because all BBCOR bats have a “drop” of no more than “minus-3,” this means all non-wood bats in these divisions must have a drop of no more than minus-3.
- Tamper-Evident Bats: Because the technology to create bats that show evidence of tampering is not yet available, this aspect of the rules that was anticipated and published two years ago, and again last year, will not apply in 2012.
- Penalty for Use of an Illegal Bat: Previously, the penalty for the use of an illegal bat was simply to remove the bat from the game. In 2012, the penalty has been increased as noted in the rules below.
- Definition of an Illegal Bat: To narrow the definition of an illegal bat, a new entry was added to Rule 2.00, specifically describing an illegal bat for the purposes of imposing the penalty. As a result, the definition includes altered bats, but excludes a bat that: is no longer smooth because of normal use; is cracked or dented because of normal use; has a handle that has a smaller diameter than the measurement noted in the specifications; or, has material on the grip (or no material) that does not meet the specifications.
- Softball: All rules regarding bats in all softball divisions remain the same as in 2011. The moratorium on composite-barreled bats does not apply to softball.
- Licensed Bats: As it has for decades, Little League is publishing a list of licensed bats, all of which have a barrel diameter of 2 1/4 inches. This is not a list of all bats that can be used. As long as the bat meets all the specifications and standards for the specific division of play in question, it need not carry the Little League trademark. (Note that Little League does not license any bats with a diameter of 2 5/8 inches.) The list of licensed 2 1/4 bats can be downloaded as a PDF here: All Licensed 2 1/4 Bats.
Illegal Bat – An Illegal bat is a bat that has been altered or a bat that is not approved for play because it does not meet specifications with regard to length, weight, barrel diameter, labeling or performance standard for the division in which it is used.Rule 6.06 – Baseball - The batter is out for illegal action when –
(d) The batter enters the batter’s box with an illegal bat (see bat specifications Rule 1.10) or is discovered having used an illegal bat.
Note: If the infraction is discovered before the next pitch following the turn at bat of the player who used an illegal bat -
- The manager of the defense may advise the plate umpire of a decision to decline the penalty and accept the play. Such election shall be made immediately at the end of the play.
- For the first violation, the offensive team will lose one eligible adult base coach for the duration of the game.
- For the second violation, the manager of the team will be ejected from the game. Any subsequent violation will result in the newly designated manager being ejected.
Thursday, January 5
AGALL Spring 2012 Registration
- Online registration for returning players
- In Person registration
Thursday January 19th 6-8PM at Fred S Engle Middle School
Saturday January 21st 10AM-2PM at Fred S Engle Middle School
* League age for Baseball is determined by the player’s age as of April 30, 2012
* League age for Softball is determined by the player’s age as of December 31, 2011
*** ALL PLAYERS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO REGISTRATION
Birth Certificates AND Two proofs of Residency
1. Property Tax Bill. Oneof the following: parents drivers license, car registration, utility bill
After Registration is over, only late signups to complete teams will be
accepted on a first come first serve basis. There will be a $25.00 late fee
assessed.
Friday, December 9
Softball Coaches Clinic
Tuesday, November 1
Softball Clinic with Julie Hatfield - 8 Weeks
Handout: J Hatfield Winter 2012 Workouts
Monday, August 15
AGALL BOD Election - September 8, 2011
The Avon Grove Area Little League will be holding elections for the 2011-2012 Board of Directors on Thursday, September 8, 2011. The location is tentatively set for the London Grove Township building. Visit the web site for any changes. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM. Any general member in good standing will have an opportunity to self-nominate for election. Any general member who wishes to cast votes in the election must be present at the September meeting. There are no absentee ballots. Any current member of the Board pursuing re-election must also follow this same process. It is important to understand that all nominations are for placement on the Board, not for specific positions (i.e. President, Treasurer, etc.). Once the new Board is elected, positions will be filled through the established Little League electoral process by this new Board. All general members must understand the commitment level needed as a Board member and are encouraged to reach out to current members if they have any questions. Any general member or current Board member who wishes to self-nominate must follow this process:By September 1, 2011, any general member or current Board member wishing to be placed on the Avon Grove Area Little League 2011-2012 Board of Directors ballot must submit an email to the current AGALL BOD Secretary, Ron Gerenser. No emails for nomination will be accepted after September 1st. All nominations should be sent to the following email address: rcgerenser@aol.com The Board of Directors encourages all general members to attend this meeting and play an active role in the 2011 - 2012 season.
Thursday, August 4
2011 Fall Ball Registration
2011 Fall Baseball and Softball Registration.
Registration Dates: 8/4 -8/18
Baseball Ages 5-11 $90.00
Baseball Age 12 Majors $90.00
Baseball Age 12 50/70 $130.00
Baseball Ages 13-18 $130.00
Softball Ages 8-12 $90.00
Softball Ages 13-16 $130.00
There are three options to register for fall ball:
1) Online Registration will be active soon. Please see the link at the top of the home page.
2) In person registration: Saturday August 13th from 9-11 at the complex
3) Registration Forms can be mailed to the address listed below.
Cindi Taylor 1934 Newark Rd Lincoln University , Pa 19352
Registration Form is attached below as well as under handouts.
Handout: AGALL 2011 Registration Form
Friday, July 15
AGALL & All Star Baseball Academy Summer 2011 Camp
AGALL & All Star Baseball Academy Summer 2011 Camp
WHO: Baseball players ages 7-12 looking to improve their game and have fun (Group will be split up by age & ability)
Handout: AGALL - All Star Baseball Academy Camp
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AG 11U Baseball District 28 Champs
Congratulations to the Avon Grove 11U Baseball All Stars for winning the Championship of District 28. The team went 5-0 during the tournament outscoring their opponents 69-25. Their first game of the PA Section 7 tournament is Thursday July 21, 2:30PM at the AG Complex.
Gentleman -Good Luck in Sectionals.
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AG 10U Softball - PA Section 7 Champs
Congratulations to the AG 10U Softball All Star team for beating York LL 16-5 Friday July 15th to win the PA Section 7 Championship.
The win qualified the team to play for the PA State Championship starting Wed July 27th.
Good Luck Ladies at States!
Tuesday, July 19
Avon Grove Area Little League hosts PA Section 7 Baseball Tournament
PA Section 7 11U Baseball Tournament hosted by Avon Grove Area Little League
(Please note the changes in game times)
AGALL (Maroon) vs Greencastle LL Thursday 7/21 5:30PM at AG Complex
Exeter LL vs. Conestoga Valley LL Thursday 7/21 5:30PM at AG Complex
**(Second game of Sectionals will be Friday 7/22 @ 5:30PM )
** (Saturday and Sunday Games will be 3:00PM and if necessary - Monday 5:30PM)
Come out and support your friends, fellow teammates, schoolmates, and fellow AGALL Baseball players play in their All Star Tournaments.
Tuesday, July 12
AGALL 10U Softball updates
The 10U All Star team won their first game of the PA Sectional Tournament 20-0 vs Solanco LL
The 10U All Star team won their second game of the PA Sectional Tournament 10-1 vs York LL
Friday, July 15
AGALL Hosts PA-D28 Softball Juniors Tournament - July16th- July 20th
Avon Grove Area Little League will host the PA-D28 Softball Juniors (14u) All Star Tournament. The tournament starts Saturday July 16th and will go to July 20th (if neccassary). All games Saturday through Tuesday will be held at Field E at the AGALL Complex. Game times Sat - Sun 12:00N and 2:30PM and M-Tu 6PM. If the final game is neccassary it will held at the AGHS Varsity Softball Field 6PM.
Games July 16th Field E
12N Lionville LL vs. Caln LL
2:30 PM AGALL vs. West Bradford LL
Games July 17th
12N (Losers Bracket)
2:30PM (Winners Bracket)
Ladies - Good Luck Saturday.
Come out and support your friends, fellow teammates, schoolmates, and fellow AGALL Softball players play for the championship of the D28 14U All Star Tournament.
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AGALL 10U Softball District 28 Champions
Congratulations to the Avon Grove Area Little League 10U Softball All Star team for winning the Championship of the District 28 All Star Tournament. The Team went 4-0 during the tournament and beat Caln LL 16-4 in the Championship game.
The Team will now play in the Pennsylvania Section 7 Championship Tournament in Shippensburg, PA starting Tuesday July 12th.
Ladies and Coaches - Good Luck in Shippensburg.
Tuesday, July 5
SOFTBALL INSTRUCTION CLINICS
Avon Grove Area Little League Presents:
T.A.P. SOFTBALL INSTRUCTION CLINICS!
The Total Athlete Program from J Hatfield Fitness, LLC. is off to a great start in our Post Season Conditioning Program! The Girls are improving their running form, getting faster and stronger!
THIS AUGUST, our next clinic in the Total Athlete Program will offer Three Weeks (3 sessions) Skill Specific Instruction
J Hatfield Fitness and Ashley Sosack Pitching bring you Hitting, Fielding and Positional Clinics This SUMMER
All Clinics are 5:30-7pm
AGES 8-15 (will be split into smaller groups)
Tuesday August 2nd, 9th & 16th: Hitting Specific Instructional Clinic ($55 for all 3)
Thursday August 4th, 11th & 18th: Fielding/Position Specific Clinic ($55 for all 3)
Attend Both Tuesday and Thursday Clinics for $95 (save $15)
AT the AGALL COMPLEX
All clinics include sport-specific conditioning and Injury Preventative Stretches
SIGN UP BY JULY 25th to Reserve your Spot (space will be limited)
Sign up today with Julie Hatfield by emailing jhatfieldfitness@gmail.com
Wednesday, June 29
Softball Pitching Lessons
Softball Pitching Lessons with Ashley Sosack
When: Sunday July 17th, 24th, and 31st
Times: 10AM, 11AM, 12N
Location: AGALL Complex
Cost: $20.00 per 55 minute session
Limited to 6 girls per session.
Girls will be divided into groups by experience and age
Please contact Jim Butler to reserve your spot - butter1971@yahoo.net or 610 255-0042
Thursday, May 5
Softball Summer Camp
Softball Summer Camp
Date July 18-21 (M-Thr)
Time 9AM -12N
Cost $99.00
12 Hrs of Instruction: Hitting / Offense - Defense - Softball Specific Speed and Agilty work, and Mental game.
The softball camp is being run by Jen Croneberger Head Softball Coach at Ursinus College and former Unionville HS Softball Coach.
Space is limited and spots are first come first serve. Payment must be recieved to guarantee a spot.
Handout: 2011 AGALL Summer Softball Camp
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2011 Majors Champions - Colts
Congratulations to the Colts
2011 Majors Baseball Champions
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2011 Minor A Champions - Braves
Congratulations Braves
2011 Minor A Champions
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Angels AGALL MInor B Champion
Congratulations Angels
2011 AGALL Minor B Champions
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2011 Minors Softball Champions - AG1 Purple Smurfs
Congratulations AG1 Purple Smurfs
2011 AG Minors Softball Champions.
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2011 AG 3 Flame Softball Majors Champions
Congratulations AG3 Flame
2011 Majors Softball Champions
Tuesday, May 24
2011 AG Minors June Madness Bracket
See Handouts
Handout: 2011 AG Minors Softball June Madness Bracket
Wednesday, May 25
2011 AG Majors Softball June Madness Bracket
See handouts
Handout: 2011 AG Majors June Madness Bracket
Thursday, May 5
Summer Softball Training Program
Tuesday Total Athlete Program
Six Week Post Season Softball Training Program
Dates: June 21, 2011 -July 26, 2011 ( Tuesday Evenings)
Ages: 7-9 4P-5P
Ages 10-13 5P-6P
Ages 14+ 6P-7P
Cost Early Bird Special $55.00 ( Sign up prior to to June 6th)
$70.00 (Sign up after June 6th)
Training program will be hosted by Julie Hatfield - owner of J Hatfield Fitness, LLC. Julie is a speed and agilty specialist and certified personal trainer. Julie played softball at Unionville HS, 4 yrs in college and has been instructing girls softball for 8 yrs including co-coach at Ursinus College.
Handout: 6 week Softball Training Sessions
Sunday, May 15
John Wockenfuss Baseball Camp
John Wockenfuss AGALL Summer
2011 Baseball Camp
Ages: 12 and under
Dates: June 27th - July 1st
Location: Avon Grove Area Little League Complex
Cost: $175 per child / $125 for each additional child
Equipment Needed: Gloves, Bats, Helmets, Baseball Shoes, and proper dress attire for baseball. Please bring own lunch and drinks. Water will available.
Daily Schedule: Instruction in the fundamentals of baseball will take place in the morning workout: Infield and outfield play, batting, proper throwing mechanics, footwork drills, etc. Following lunch players will be divided in to teams for games in the afternoon. John Wockenfuss is a former Major League Baseball player, playing 9 years with the Detroit Tigers and 2 years with the Philadelphia Phillies. John has 8 years experience as a Minor League Manager from A to AAA levels for the Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and North East Independent League. Locally, John has provided professional baseball instruction in the Tri-State Area for Little Leaguer's to college level athletes in both baseball and softball.
Handout: John Wockenfuss Camp
Tuesday, May 3
Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel coming to town
Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel will at Jeff D'Ambrosio Chevrolet Saturday May 7th from 11AM to 1PM to talk baseball and sign autographs.
Please see the attached handout for more information.
Handout: Phillies Charlie Manuel coming to town
Thursday, April 28
2011 AGALL Spring Fundraiser
2011 AGALL Spring Fundraiser:
What: Food Court brochure,(Gourmet frozen food; Auntie Anne's Pretzels and pretzel dogs, David's Cookie Dough, Zap-a-Snack french bread pizza...), Michael Andrew brochure, (creative kitchen items, pancake batter dispenser, microwaveable storage containers, collapsible measuring cups and microwave covers...)
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Starts: Saturday, April 30th (pick up brochure packets after team picture and view prizes on display).
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Ends: Turn top two copies (keep pink) of order form and money in Friday evening May 13th between 5:30-7:30, or Saturday, May 14th between 8:30am - 3:30pm at the Main complex.
Ø Make all checks payable to AGALL.
· Delivery: Saturday, June 4th from 9am to Noon in the Main complex parking lot.
Please Handouts for promotion documents. http://www.eteamz.com/avongrove/handouts/
· Questions?: contact Tom Schweitzer at 302-266-6511 during the day or 610-255-5510 at night or email at vosp@aol.com
Friday, April 8
AGALL 2011 Spirit Wear and Apparel
Click on the URL link once you click on the downlaod now link.
Handout: AGALL 2011 Spirit Wear / Apparel
Monday, April 4
AGALL Spring Training Day at the Blue Rocks
4th Annual Avon Grove Area Little League’s Spring Training Day at Frawley Stadium home of the Wilmington Blue Rocks.
Date: Sunday 4/10/2011Baseball
9:00 AM – 12:30PM Ages 5-8
1:00 PM - 3:30PM Ages 9 -12
Softball
2:00 PM -4:30 PM - Rookies and Minors
For the past 3 years, the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Single A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals) has partnered with AGALL to host a Spring Training Day for Avon Grove Area Little League at the Blue Rocks Stadium. AGALL players will perform drills on the same field where over 100 Major League Baseball players began their career and where many others have passed through while playing in the Carolina league.
The Spring Training Day will be a clinic focusing on fundamentals. Kids are split into smaller groups and will receive coaching on skills and techniques necessary to master the fundamentals (fielding, throwing, catching, hitting and base running).
As in the past, we have had area experts in baseball/softball take part in this day such as John Wockenfuss, Tim Rector (coaches at the high school), Vic Pesce – HS Softball Coach.
You can never work on the fundamentals enough in Baseball and Softball. High school, College and Major League players - hone their techniques constantly to master the five basic skills. Their practices are filled with drills like the ones we will be performing at AGALL Spring Training Day.
Please join us on April 10th; it will be a fun day for the kids and one they will remember for a long time.
We will need volunteer coaches to run stations as well as volunteers to check in the kids, timekeeper, runners, etc. etc.
Please let your baseball or softball manager know if your child will be attending Spring Training Day.
Monday, March 21
AGSD 2011-2012 Expenditure Reductions
In anticipation of additional revenue shortfalls for the coming school year, the Avon Grove School District Board directed the administration to identify an additional $3.6 Million in expenditure reductions in preparation of the 2011-2012 budget
Please review the expenditure reductions. These reductions include the elimination of ALL ( including Baseball and Softball) middle school athletic programs, ALL ( including Baseball ) 9th grade athletic programs and the high school JVB teams.
Please feel free to comment to the school board regarding their expenditure reductions.
See the link for upcoming Avon Grove School Board Meetings
Wednesday, March 16
Softball - JRS, SRS, and Bigs update
JRS, SRS & BIGS UPDATE
- Final registration is this Thursday 3/17 6:00-8:00 at the concession stand at the complex. Please bring birth certificate and 2 proofs of residency.
- Tryouts/Evaluations are this Saturday 3/19 at Field E at 12:00. Please arrive by 11:45 to sign in
- All parents willing to coach please show up at the tryouts to help run stations
- Only 13 and 14 year olds need to tryout
- As it stands now, we will not have a SRS team, but instead will have a BIGS team consisting of 15-17 year olds and enough 14’s to fill out the roster
- All girls that “play up” a division, will still be eligible to play for there respected tournament team (this is not the case for 12’s playing up in JRS.)
- The “draft” will be next week, so you should be hearing from your manager by late next week
- If you have any questions, please contact Jim Butler 610 255-0042 or 610 888-5687. butter1971@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 16
Little league Approved 2 1/4 Barrell Composite Bats
Little league Approved 2 1/4 Barrell Composite Bats
Please see the link below for the updated list of composite bats approved by Little League
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbatssmall.htm
Friday, March 11
AGALL Softball Juniors Sign ups
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Tuesday, February 22
Avon Grove Area Little League - Juniors, Seniors, Big League, Prep Legion, Sandlot Legion, Cadet Legion and Senior Legion Baseball try-outs
Avon Grove Area Little League - Juniors, Seniors, Big League, Prep Legion, Sandlot Legion, Cadet Legion and Senior Legion Baseball try-outs / evaluations
Date: Sunday March 20
Location: Avon Grove High School Varsity Field
Rain date March 27
13 year olds 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
14 year olds 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
15 year olds 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
16 year olds 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
17 & 18 year olds 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Players need to arrive 30 minutes before their time slot for warm-ups.
Friday, March 11
Managers Meeting - Field Prep and cleaning of fields.
Managers,
We are having a mandatory managers meeting on Sat 3/19. The time will be 9:00 am.
Steve Walton will have a demonstration on the prep and cleaning of the fields.
Please have someone from your team present.
Thursday, March 10
Dick's Sporting Goods Little League Appreciation Day
On March 12th, Dick’s Sporting Goods will hold a special family day for all of our participating players, coaches and their families. Check out the details here: All of our members will receive 15% off our entire purchase! This is in addition to the sport coupons that will be distributed during our event time! This is a fantastic opportunity for our members. So come on out to Dick’s Sporting Goods and gear up for the season. Every season starts at Dick’s Sporting Goods!
Dick sporting Goods - Newark De and Downingtown, PA
Handout: Dick's Sporting Goods Little League Appreciation Day
Monday, February 28
Softball Juniors Evaluation
Softball Juniors evaluation will be on Sat March 19th, 12:00 at the AGALL complex. This will also be the last day to register, so even if it is bad weather, please make sure to show up to register.
Monday, February 28
Umpire Sessions for 3/2 and 3/5 has been rescheduled to 3/23 and 3/26
Wednesday March 2, 2011 umpire classroom and Saturday March 5, 2011 umpire field clinic is cancelled. They will be rescheduled for Wednesday March 23 and Saturday March 26.
Wednesday, March 9
Umpire clinic - cancelled tonight 3-9-11
Tuesday, February 22
AGALL 2011 Saftey Meeting
2011 AGALL Safety meeting. Either a manager or coach from each team must attend the Meeting.
Date: March 15, 2011
Time: 7PM
Location: Jennersville Regional Hospital - Cafeteria
Dr Jim Knox has agreed to give the safety lecture.
Tuesday, February 15
Avon Grove HS Skills Drill Camp
Avon Grove Skills Drill Camp
Date: Saturday, March 26th
The Avon Grove High School Baseball Team is sponsoring a baseball skills camp on March 26th, 2011, to help young players get ready for the upcoming season and as a fundraiser for the high school teams.
Fundamentals emphasized on Hitting, Fielding & Throwing For Boys and Girls
Special instruction by:
- Tim Rector (Avon Grove Head Coach / Ex-Div II Player)
- John Wockenfuss (Ex-Major League Player).- George Allen (Avon Grove Assistant Coach/ Ex – Div I Player)
- Other college and high school players
Handout: Avon Grove HS Skills Drill Camp
Monday, January 24
2011 AGALL Baseball tryouts / evaluations
Avon Grove Are Little League
2011 Spring Baseball tryout/evaluation schedule
Avon Grove High School Gym
Please arrive 15 minutes early
Date Age Last Name beings with Time
Feb 13th 10 A-Z 3:00PM -6:00PM
11-12 A-M 5:00PM -9:00PM
Feb 20th 8 A-Z 2:00PM -4:00PM
9 A-Z 3:00PM -6:00PM
11-12 N-Z 5:00PM -9:00PM
Please bring your glove bat, and helmetSneakers only! No cleats or spikes.
If a player does not get evaluated, they will not be eligible to be drafted until after all other players who have a score are drafted.
If you can't make the date your scheduled please make sure to attend the other date.
Tuesday, February 8
2011 AGALL Softball Coaching Clinic
AGALL First Annual Softball Coaching Clinic Series
Dates: March 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th.
Time: 6:30PM -8PM
Location: London Grove Township Building 327 Rosehill Road West Grove, PA 19390
Cost: $20.00
What you will get:
*Pregame/pre-practice active warm-ups * Running Mechanics / Throwing Mechanics*Hitting/ Bunting / Slapping Mechanics*The Art of Coaching
Please contact Julie Hatfield to confirm your attendance.
Julie Hatfield
Julie Hatfield Fitness, LLC
jhatfieldfitness@gmail.com315-730-3540
Sunday, January 23
2011 AGALL T-Ball Rules
Please see the attched document with the 2011 AGALL T-Ball Rules.
Thank You.
Handout: 2011 AGALL T-Ball Rules
Tuesday, February 8
AGALL 2011 Umpire Training Sessions
2011 AGALL Umpire Training Sessions
All candidates that would like to be an AGALL Umpire for the 2011 season must attend one of the classroom training sessions and one of the field training sessions. The dates are listed below.
The training sessions are mandatory for anybody that wants to be a paid umpire. The training sessions are also recommended but not mandatory for volunteer umpires.
Classroom Training - West Grove Municipal Building - 7PM to 9PM
Wednesday March 2nd, 2011
Wednesday March 9th, 2011
Wednesday March 16th, 2011
Field Training - AGALL Complex - 9AM to 11PM
Saturday March 5th, 2011
Saturday March 12th, 2011
Saturday March 19th, 2011
Tuesday, February 1
Avon Grove Pitching Clinic
Please see the attached document for information about the pitching clinic!
Handout: Avon Grove Softball Pitching Clinic
Wednesday, February 9
Moratorium expanded on the use of composite bats in baseball divisions
By Communications Division
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
January 20, 2011
This article was updated on February 4, 2011
On Dec. 30, 2010, Little League International announced it had expanded its moratorium on the use of composite bats to all of its baseball divisions, including the Little League (Majors) division, effective immediately.
Because of the moratorium, several common questions have arisen. We have addressed the most common questions below with Patrick Wilson, Little League International’s Vice President of Operations.
If you have further questions, we encourage you to sign on to Little League’s Facebook page. At that page, over the past few days, Little League International staff has answered hundreds of questions regarding the moratorium. The Little League Facebook page is here: http://www.facebook.com/LittleLeagueBaseballAndSoftball
By definition, a moratorium is: An authorized delay or stopping of some specified activity. As applied by Little League International, the moratorium disallows the use of all baseball bats constructed with composite material in its barrel unless a specific model shows in laboratory testing that it will not exceed the standard that is printed on the bat, after the bat is broken in.
There is a process through which manufacturers can submit individual models for a possible waiver if they wish to seek it. Individual bat models are tested at an independent laboratory, and the results are conveyed to the manufacturer. If the manufacturer provides the results to Little League, and the bat passes the test, it will be noted on one of the two following lists.
Information on the composite baseball bats that have received waivers for the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League can be found here:
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbats.htm
Information on the composite baseball bats that have received waivers for the Little League (Majors) Baseball Division and below can be found here:
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbatssmall.htm (This list was updated on February 4, 2011.)Wooden and aluminum metal/alloy bats are not subject to the moratorium. Bats that have only a metal or alloy barrel (and no other material, unless it is in the end cap of the bat), and if it meets the other standards (length, diameter, etc. for the respective division in which it is used) are not subject to the moratorium, regardless of the composition of the handle or the transition to the barrel.
A listing of licensed, non-wood/non-composite baseball bats for use in the Little League (Majors) Division and below can be found here: http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/2011ApprovedNonWoodBatList.pdf (This list was updated on Jan. 27, 2011.)"The moratorium is not the result of Little League changing its bat standards, nor was it influenced by any relationships with bat manufacturers," Patrick W. Wilson, Vice President of Operations at Little League International, said. "The decision to place the moratorium on composite bats in Little League’s baseball divisions is based solely on the fact that scientific research showed that composite-barreled bats may exceed the performance standard that is printed on the bats, after the bats had been broken in. Until that research was in hand there was no data to support an earlier decision.
"For the same reason, a delay or phase-in period for existing composite bats would be the wrong decision. A delay or phase-in would mean we would have allowed bats to be used, after we had data from laboratory research to show such bats exceed the standard printed on the bat."
Little League International first placed the moratorium on composite bats in the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League. Subsequent to that moratorium, scientific research that began on October 18, 2010, showed the need for the same moratorium on composite-barreled bats with 2 1/4 inch barrels as well. Starting in September, and throughout the following weeks, this information was conveyed multiple times to every local Little League, every district, to the media, on Facebook, on the Little League web site, and to more than 250,000 parents who had signed up to receive updates from Little League International.
The original announcement regarding the moratorium, enacted on September 1, 2010, is here: http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2010/Sep-Dec/CompositeBatMoratium.htm
"We needed to wait to make a decision until there was conclusive scientific research on the smaller barrel bats," Mr. Wilson said. "A decision any earlier was not possible. Within hours of receiving enough of that data to make a decision, Little League made it, and we let our constituents know about it. From the beginning, and throughout this process, we have used the means at our disposal to keep everyone informed."
The moratorium on composite bats, which now applies to all baseball divisions of Little League, does not apply to any softball divisions of Little League.
Saturday, February 12
AGALL at the Blue Rocks
Avon Grove Area Little League Day at the Blue Rocks
· Spring Training Day: April 10, 2011
· Blue Rocks Game: June 9, 2011 ** Fireworks Night**
> 2010 Championship teams recognized at the game
· Cost for Game Tickets: $8.00 (face value $9.00)Handout: AGALL Day at the Blue Rocks
Thursday, January 20
First Test Results Received for 2 1/4 Inch Composite Baseball Bats
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Saturday, February 12
AGALL - Iron Brewery Fundraiser
Iron Hill Brewery in Newark, Delaware will donate 20% of all food purchases to AGALL on March 6, 2011 between the hours of 4PM and 10PM. Please see the attached coupon.
Handout: AGALL - Iron Hill Brewery Fundraiser
Friday, January 21
Softball Tryouts/ Evaluations Minors and Majors
Softball tryouts / evaluations.
February 27, 2011
Avon Grove High School Gym
Ø Minors: 3PM -5PM
Ø Majors: 5:30PM -7:30PM
***11yr olds must attend the majors tryout***
**10 yr olds who want to tryout for the Majors only need to attend the Majors tryout**
** 8 yr olds do not have to tryout out for the minors**
*** 8yr olds who do not tryout will be assigned to a Rookies team***
** 7yr olds DO NOT tryout, they will be assigned to a Rookies team.
*** Players will be assigned to divisions based on their evaluations***
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Please bring your glove, bat, and helmet
Sneakers only! No cleats or spikes.
Please contact Jim Butler with any softball questions - butter1971@yahoo.com
Monday, February 28
Dicks Sporting Goods Little League Appreciation Day
On March 12, 2011 the the Famillies that make up AGALL will have the opportunity save Big on thousands of sporting goods items throughout Dicks Sporting Goods store in Newark DE as part of Dicks Sporting Goods Little League Appreciation Day!
Dicks Sporting Goods 100 Center Blvd Newark, DE (Christiana) 302-738-8322
Handout: Dick's Sporting Goods Little League Appreciation Day
Monday, December 13
Avon Grove Area Little League Spring 2011 Baseball & Softball Registration
Avon Grove Area Little League Spring 2011 Baseball & Softball Registration
***ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER IN PERSON***
Last Day for Spring 2011 Registration
Thursday January 20th
Registration will be held at the Fred S Engle Middle School Cafeteria on the following days
Ø Thursday January 20, 2011 from 6:00PM – 8:30PM
* ALL PLAYERS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO REGISTRATION
Birth Certificates AND Two proofs of Residency
1. Property Tax Bill
2. One of the following: parents drivers license, car registration, utility bill
*** Players must reside within the Avon Grove School District Boundaries***
2011 Fees: (cash or check)
BB T-ball, Machine Pitch, and Softball Rookies (5-8 years old) $115 per child
BB Minor B thru Majors and SB Minors and Majors (9-12 years olds) $125 per child
BB 50-70 Sunday League (Pilot program) (11 & 12 yr olds) $75 per child if in 2 divisions
BB 50-70 (Only 50-70 Division) $165 per child if only in 1 division
BB Juniors thru Bigs (13-18) $195 per child
SB Juniors and Seniors (13-16) $175 per child
Family Max Pay for the 2 highest fees per familyMandatory
Make all checks payable to A.G.A.L.L
League age for Baseball is determined by the player’s age as of April 30 2011
League for Softball is determined by the player’s age as of December 31, 2010
AGALL Board Policy on Late Sign ups:
After Registration is over, only late signups to complete teams will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. There will be a $25.00 late fee assessed and pants/ sliding pads will not be provided.
This is a volunteer organization and families are required to participate.
Questions?
Baseball – contact Cindi Taylor, player agent, at agbaseballinfo@yahoo.com
Softball – contact Jim Butler butter1971@yahoo.com
Handout: AGALL 2011 Registration Form
Monday, December 20
AGALL members win awards at D28 Banquet
Congratulations to the following AGALL members for being honored and winning awards at the District 28 Banquet.
1)Mom Of The Year-Dawn Hudson
2)Volunteer Of The Year-Judy Good
3)Umpire Of The Year-Mike Augsberger
4)Sportsmanship Of The Year-Ryan McGill
Friday, November 12
AGALL Complex Fall 2010 Field Updates
The the link below is the proposal and scope work for the field updates being done this fall at the Avon Grove Little League Complex. Every Field at the complex is getting updated this fall in preparation for the spring 2011 season.
Handout: AGALL Complex Fall 2010 Field Updates
Friday, November 12
AGALL Complex Fall 2010 Field Updates
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| Field A Improvements |
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| Field C Improvements |
Friday, November 12
AGALL Complex Field Improvement Pictures
Please visit the link below for more pictures of the improvements being made at the AGALL complex.
http://picasaweb.google.com/home?hl=en&tab=wq
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AG1 Fall Ball Juniors Team - 2010 District 28 Halloween Extravaganza Champions
Congratulations to AG1 Fall Ball Juniors Team - 2010 District 28 Halloween Extravaganza Champions
AG1 won 3 qualifying games to be seeded in the Gold Medal Bracket as the Southern Region number 1 seed. On Saturday, a 9-6 semifinal game win over Westside with Chris Barto on the mound qualified AG1 for the Championship game vs. GEYA resulting in a 16-1 win keyed by a dominating performance on the mound by Kyle Greskoff with 11 strikeouts and only giving up 3 hits.
Team members
Ward Taraba, Ben Daghir, Zach Walton, Joe Pushkarewicz, Matt Matt Bunjo, John Pushkarewicz, Danny Braun, Chris Barto, Daniel Gorman, Tommy Moran, Kyle Greskoff, Derek Needham, Corey Doughten, Jimmy Butler, Billy Kolen.
Coaches: Ray Bunjo, Steve Walton, Ed Taylor, Bob Barto
Wednesday, November 24
2010 2010 Fall 50/70 D28 Champs!
Coach Jamie Niergarth
Manager Ed Parker, Nick Ingrassia, Daniel Murphy, Ryan Arrell, Ethan Iaia, Jake Good, Coach Paul Ingrassia
Luke Parker, Michael McLimans, Leo Bacchieri, Luke Ferkler, Jake Serpico, Sam Good
Not pictured Miaky Crisan
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| AGALL 2010 Fall 50/70 D28 Champs |
Thursday, September 23
Board of Directors Meeting
The next board of directors meeting is 10/14/2010 at the West Grove Municipal Building / Avon Grove Library 7:30PM
117 Rosehill Ave.
West Grove, PA 19390
Monday, September 28
United Way Program Reminder
As a reminder, if you or your employer participates in the United Way program, AGALL is eligible to receive funding through this source. Our affiliate number is 23844.
Monday, November 9
Used Baseball Equipment Drive
Avon Grove Area Little League is looking for gently used or worn baseball equipment to be shared within the league or donated outside the league. If you have equipment that is gathering dust in your garage, please consider donating it to the Avon Grove Little League. To donate used bats, balls, and gloves, please contact Bill McCrossan at 610-812-4130 or billmccrossan@yahoo.com. Thanks for your support.
Wednesday, June 2
Spring Fundraiser Prize Winners
The winners from our Spring Food Court Fundraiser (VOSP) were:
- Blake Hutchinson won for the 12 items or more sold category. He chose the 28"flat screen tv.
- Rhiannon Aurand won the 4-pack of Phillies tickets for the 5 - 11 items sold category.
Tuesday, July 6
Cooper Tournament Champs - AGALL Maroon
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| Cooper Tournament Champs - AGALL Maroon |
AGALL's 10U Maroon team was undefeated in the Cooper Tournament, with a 5-0 record. They are on to the Sectionals (July 14-18).
Top Row (left to right): Mgr. Tony Pettoruto, Ryan Gerenser, Nick Raff, Andrew Brady, Zack Miller, Tim Devoll, Billy McCrossan, Coach Bill Mcrossan
Bottom Row (left to right): Will Petrison, Patrick McLean, Matt Pettoruto, Austin Hoferer, Sam Hepler
Sunday, July 18
Barrow Tournament Champs - AGALL Maroon
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Coaches (L to R): Pat DeFeo, Mark Skulski, Shannon McNamara
Monday, July 19
PA Section 7 10U Tournament Champs - AGALL Maroon
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| Section 7 10U Champs - AGALL Maroon |
Heading to the State Championship July 21-28.
(From Bottom left) Patrick McLean, Will Petrison, Matt Pettoruto, Austin Hoferer, Sam Hepler(From top left) Coach Bill McCrossan, Ryan Gerenser, Billy McCrossan, Andrew Brady, Zack Miller, Tim DeVoll, Nick Raff, Manager Tony Pettoruto
Tuesday, July 27
PA Section 7 11U Tournament Champs - AGALL Maroon
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| Section 7 Champs - AGALL Maroon |
Front row (L to R): Peyton Schultz, Kelvin DeFeo, Nick Skulski, Zach Long, John McNamara
Second row (L to R): Brent Griffin, David Balint, Colin Moerman, Tom Jacobs
Players not in picture: Matt Greenjack, Hunter Luhowy
Coaches (L to R): Pat DeFeo, Mark Skulski, Shannon McNamara
Tuesday, August 3
11U Softball Heading to the State Tournament
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| AGALL 11U Softball Team |
Congratulations to the AGALL 11U Softball team who went 2 - 1 in the PA Eastern Qualifier tournament this past weekend. They will be playing their first game in the PA State Championship Tournament on Thursday, August 5 at the North Pocono Dandy Lion Little League in Moscow, PA.
The girls in the picture are: Katie Ford, Taylor Kveragas, Miranda Mathewson, Emma Daly, Emma Beck, Annika Roberts, Carli Hunter, Natalie DiFelice, Sarah Wheedleton, Bridgette Kish
Saturday, May 21
Google Analytics
Monday, May 16
Site Meter
Saturday, August 28
Annual General Membership Meeting - Location Change
The annual General Membership Meeting will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the London Grove Township Building. A map can be found below in Upcoming Events, on the Location page or on the Calendar. Elections for ALL Board of Director positions will be held.
Tuesday, July 19
AG 11U Baseball D28 Champs
Tuesday, January 3
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