Berwyn Paoli Area Little League: League News
Tuesday, November 32010 Team Sponsorship Program
Donations received through team sponsorships are second only to registration fees as a funding source for our Little League. Sponsorships have been in large part responsible for funding improvements in fields as well as continuing the financial support of the Challenger League for our special needs boys and girls. Please consider sponsoring a team – Sponsors’ names are printed on team uniforms and a handsome keepsake plaque, with a picture of the sponsored team, is presented to each Sponsor. Team Sponsors are needed in 2010! In 2009 all BPALL teams had sponsorships and we are concerned that not all teams in 2010 will have Sponsors. The BPALL Board of Directors recognizes that the current economic conditions continue to present a challenge for many of our local businesses and households. Thus, we have held the cost of sponsorships at the reduced rate introduced last season. Tball teams - $155; All other spring, summer, and fall teams - $245. Please click on the document link below for the sponsor application. Your sponsorship is very much appreciated. The cost of sponsorship is a deductible charitable contribution for tax purposes. If you have any questions, please contact our Sponsorship Director, Evelyn Shreve at ewshreve@msn.com or 610-688-3005.
Handout: Team Sponsor Application
Tuesday, October 27
Tom Toscani Honored with Great Friend to Kids Award
Press Release
Berwyn-Paoli Area Little League
Tom Toscani: A Great Friend to Kids
October 22, 2009 - Berwyn Paoli Area Little League (BPALL) announces that our friend, Tom Toscani, will receive the “Great Friend to Kids Award” from the Please Touch Museum of Philadelphia.
There is a reason that the first diamond at BPALL’s Field of Dream’s Complex was named Toscani Field. Toscani has work tirelessly on behalf of our organization for the last two decades. From finance to design, hard labor to management, Tom’s commitment is seen throughout the organization and appreciated by all.
BPALL is only one of Tom’s passions and it is that pervasive presence throughout our community that has earned Tom, along with the Phillie Phanatic and five other recipients, the Please Touch Museum’s 14th annual Great Friend to Kids Award. It honors individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to enriching the lives of children. By recognizing those who are dedicated to helping children, Please Touch hopes to inspire others to do the same!
A ceremony will be held on November 19, 2009 at Memorial Hall. All proceeds from the event benefit Please Touch Museum exhibits and programs for young children and their families. Visit www.pleasetouchmuseum.org for information on the November 19th event.
For more information contact
Kurt Misialek - kmisialek@eggland.com
Gwenn Mascioli – gwennmascioli@verizon.net
Tuesday, August 4
Fall Ball registration 2009
Fall Ball registration for Berwyn Paoli Area Little League is now open. Fall Ball is a great way for a baseball or softball player to stay active in the sport during the offseason. It is fairly informal and always fun. Our Fall Ball program is very popular and has been very successful in the past few years. We play against fall ball teams from other local little leagues.
Many of the boys and girls play Fall Ball in addition to soccer. There are few practices, if any, and games are mostly on Sundays (with an occasional Saturday game). For those players moving up a division next spring season, it is a great, low-key opportunity to get some experience at the new level of play. For everyone else, it is a good way to sharpen your skills and get some bonus baseball/softball in while the weather remains nice.
For Softball, we generally field teams in minors (3rd and 4th grades), majors (5th and 6th grades) and juniors (7th and 8th graders); grades represent their grades as of Fall 2009. For Baseball, we field teams of 9-year-olds, 10-year-olds, 11- and 12-year olds, and, 13-14-year-olds; the ages represent what the boys would be as of April 30, 2010.
On-line registration may be accessed at the web site below (if the link does not work, please cut and paste the web address directly into your browser):
https://www.youthleaguesusa.com/bpall/2009/WelcomeFall.html
As always, the success of the program depends on volunteers, so please sign up to be a coach or manager. Should you have any questions about Fall Baseball, you may contact Dave Phelan at 610-902-0656. Should you have any questions about Fall Softball, you may contact Andy Youman at 610-687-4858.
For registration questions, please contact the Player Agent, Ramesh Raghupathi, at RaghupathiRR@comcast.net.
Thursday, June 11
Updated Safety Manual
There have been several recent additions to the Safety Manual, one regarding concussions, and another regarding Lightning Safety. The updated manual can be found in the Forms section of the website, under Safety.
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Thursday, April 16
Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project at Field of Dreams
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Service Project at Field of Dreams on Saturday, March 21, 2009. 48 fellow
scouts and parents from Paoli 1 Boy Scout Troop came out to help. They
cleaned out and removed debris from the pathway leading into and
surrounding the historic 1860 Springhouse located next to Cappelletti field.
They also continued the brick handicap walkway located next to Cappelletti
field. When you're down at the fields, go down to see the product of their
hard work.
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Thursday, December 18
2009 Volunteer registration
For those interested in volunteering, please follow the link below and complete the KidsSafe registration form.