The most recent news that we've received is that the Prince William Board of Supervisors has added the $4.6M Helwig Park project into next year's budget.  Originally, the word was that the county would be offering the bond issue to pay for the project in December, 2008, which would have the park ready for use possibly in April, 2011, more likely April, 2012.  This week, we've received word that the bond issue may be accelerated to July, 2009.  If this occurs, occupancy in 2011 would be more of a reality.  The league's government liason has a meeting with the Park Authority next week, where we hope that these topics can be confirmed.  For now, the members of Coles Little League need to continue to band together as a community to let the supervisors know that they need to make this project happen, and happen soon.  Please take the time to send our Coles County Supervisor, Marty Nohe, an email (mnohe@pwcgov.org) - tell him our kids deserve new baseball and softball fields!  Tell him to start building our new Complex soon!!  To pass that same message onto the rest of the Board of County Supervisors you can access the BOCS email addresses at this web address: http://www.pwcgov.org/default.aspx?topic=010016000030000442, while the PAB contact information is located at: http://www.pwcparks.org/AboutUs/BoardMembers/tabid/104/Default.aspx.

REGISTRATION:  $200/week (lunch included) for ages 7-16 years old
LOCATION:  Ann Moncure Wall Park
DATES:   Week 1: July 28-31
                      Week 2: August 4-7
TIMES:   Drop-off 8:30AM; Instruction begins at 9AM; Pick-up: 2:30-3PM
                  
CAMP OBJECTIVES:
   Students will be instructed on hitting, pitching, mechanics of throwing, infield,
    outfield, and catching.
   Students will learn the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and a solid work ethic.

GUEST INSTRUCTORS
MIKE COLANGELO-
·        Four years of Major League experience
·        Ten years professional baseball experience 
JUAN PINIELLA-
·        Nine years of professional baseball experience
     Regarded as one of the area’s best hitting instructors

Download the registration form by clicking here

Coles Little League is looking for companies and individuals who want to help support our ballplayers by becoming Team Sponsors. Besides the gratitude of the players on your team, and the knowledge that you are helping to equip and outfit players throughout the league, for your $325.00 tax deductible contribution you'll get a banner hanging on the outfield fences of either Cupka or Rusciolelli Fields at Independent Hill Community Park for both the Spring and Fall 2008 Little League seasons, along with Opening Day publicity during our ceremonies and in the Opening Day program.  If you're interested in becoming a Coles Little League Sponsor, you can download a copy of the sponsor's agreement form by clicking here, or clicking on the headline  

2008 Coles Little League Board of Directors
President – Robyn Horstkamp             Vice President – Tim White
Treasurer – Janet Rockenbaugh           Secretary – Michelle Neufang
Sponsors - Mike Pybus                   Pictures – Emilie Spencer
Player Agent – Tim Healey               Uniforms (Reg Season) - Lisa Miller
Safety Officer- John Phelps             Uniforms (Tournament) – Sherry Coniglio
Public Relations - Becky Leggieri       T-Ball Division - John Leggieri
Challenger Division – Don VanWingerden  Rookie Baseball Division – Steve Heckman
AA Baseball Division – Steve Webb       AAA Baseball Division – Mike Barbery
Major Baseball Division – Peter McHugh  Fundraising – Jim Rafferty
Junior/Senior Baseball – Chris Thom     Tournament Director – Chris Southcott
Softball Division – Kathy Panone        Softball Division Assistant – Karen Boothe
Park Authority Liason - Chuck Staats    Registration – Corey Rankin
Scheduling/Info Officer – Rick Mindock  Snack Bar – Robyn Horstkamp
Property Manager - Kathy Panone         

The next meeting of the Coles Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, June 18th, beginning at 8:00PM, at the Meadowbrook Woods Community Center.

Just an early warning note that, beginning in 2009, Little League Baseball will be adopting the rule that non-wood bats used in ANY of the sixty-foot diamond baseball divisions must be printed with a BPF (Bat Performance Factor) of 1.15 or less.  When this starts, any bat without the marking, or a BPF greater than 1.15, will be removed from the game.  Also, another reminder, at any time, the barrel of a bat used in any sixty-foot diamond program cannot exceed 2 1/4 inches in diameter.  The 2 3/4 inch barrel bats are reserved for use in the Junior Baseball ninety-foot diamond programs ONLY. The maximum bat diameter that can be used in the Senior Baseball program is 2 5/8 inches.