HTRBA Little League: Welcome

This is for returning players only. New players send email to information@htrba.com prior to registering. Processing fees apply.
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HTRBA Poker Night II



BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND... HTRBA Little League announces our second Texas Hold'em Tournament fund-raiser.  The tournament will be held on Friday, March 23 at the VFW Post 3525 Banquest Hall in Hamilton.  The initial buy-in is $100 which will get you your opening chips, along with food and beverages throughout the evening.  Chip add-ons will be available during the first hour of play.  Bonus chips are awarded for everyone that registers with payment by Fri. March 9.

There will be $4000 in prizes (based on 100 players), which represents six prize levels.  There will also be a 50/50 drawing.  

Don't play cards? We're offering dinner and drinks for only $25. 

For more details, see flyer attached below, or contact Tony Rossetti via email at mets0510@optonline.net or via phone at 609.203.7967.

Click below to register for the Texas Hold'em Tournament with a credit card. Processing fees apply.  To pay by cash or check, contact Tony Rossetti.


Handout: Texas Hold'em Tournament

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HTRBA Board Votes to Change Division Alignment

The HTRBA Board of Directors recently voted to change our League Alignment in response to changing registration numbers per age group, and feedback received over the past two seasons regarding quality of play in our AA division.  We are now reverting to the alignment we followed through 2009.   The chart below provides details on the division structure.   
Division Name Eligible Ages Division Highlights(Please see League Handbook for details)
Majors

·     All 12s (unless parent specifically requests to play in International)

·     10s and 11s as selected

·    There will be 4 teams in this division for 2012

 
International (Player Pitch)

·     All 11s and 10s not selected for Majors

·     All 9’s

·     8’s as selected

·     7’s with Board approval only

·    There will be 6 teams in this division for 2012

 
Minors  (Coach Pitch)

·      All 8’s not selected for International

·      All 7’s

·      All 6’s (with at least one year of t-ball experience) as selected

·      5’s (with one year of Instructional experience) as selected

·    There will be 6 teams in this division for 2012

·    This is a “Coach Pitch” division

 
Instructional

·      All 6’s not eligible for Minors

·      All 5’s not selected for Minors

·      All 4’s and 5’s

·    Number of teams to be determined

·    Same rules as in previous seasons

 As always, please contact Dave Edwards at htrbadave@yahoo.com or 516.9585 with any questions, comments, or concerns.


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Registration Information

RETURNING PLAYERS

In-person registrations for the 2012 season are not complete.  Special arrangements must be made with an Executive Board member to register for the 2012 season.  On-line registration is also available by clicking on the link above. Registration fees are $100 per player or $160 per family - plus a $20 per player late fee for returning players only.  Buyouts for fund-raisers are also available  - $40 for Pizza Kit (this may change to a different fund-raiser) and $50 for Tag Day (increases to $75 on February 1).

NEW PLAYERS

Boys and girls in the Mercerville area (see map below for exact area) between the ages of 4 and 12 (as of 4/30/12) are eligible to participate.   

All first time registrations will require a birth certificate and proof of residency. 

Please contact Dave Edwards via email (htrbadave@yahoo.com) or phone (588.5617) with questions regarding registration.


Handout: HTRBA Boundary Map

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Big Al Baseball Instructional Material

Visit Big Al Baseball

BigAlBaseball.com - Outstanding instructional program and resources! Al Price (Big Al) has presented training to over 120,000 coaches and managers and over 50,000 players around the world. The training materials he has co-authored have been used by over 1 million coaches, managers, players and their parents. Click on the link for more details on Big Al’s complete training program, clinic schedule and to order your own resources.



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HTRBA Announces Kyle Stickles as Jim Davis Sportsmanship Award Recipient



Each season, every league in NJ District 12 selects one 12 year old player to receive the Jim Davis Sportsmanship Award.  The HTRBA Executive Board is proud to announce that Kyle Stickles has been selected as the 2011 recipient.  The Jim Davis Sportsmanship Award recipient is selected based on the following criteria:

 

Helps other players

Always tries hard

Displays enthusiasm and team spirit

Sets a good example

Plays fair at all times

Is a graceful loser

Doesn’t argue with the umpires

Is polite and courteous

Always does what team manager asks

Is a team player

 

Kyle will be honored prior to the District 12 Championship Game at Nottingham Little League, along with the recipients from the other District 12 leagues.

 

Congratulations to Kyle for this well-deserved award!



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Little League Pledge

*I trust in God.
* I love my country,
* And I will respect its laws.
* I will play fair,
* And strive to win,
* But win or lose...
* I will always do my best!



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Upcoming Events
Date Event Time Location
Thu 2/23 star Board of Directors Meeting - All are welcome 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM HTRBA Meeting Room
Fri 2/24 star Tag Day (Majors / AAA) TBA - Feb 26, 2012
Thu 3/8 star Executive Board Meeting 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM HTRBA Meeting Room