Illinois District 17: News
2011 Tournament Rules
Click on the Handouts below for the 2011 Tournament Rules for Boys and Girls Divisions.
Handout: 2011 Boys Tournament Rules
Thursday, June 3
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We have set up a new District Email address to pass along Game Scores or request tournament information. The District Staff can still be contacted at their personal email adresses for specific questions to them.
Our District Email address is now: ildistrict17@gmail.com
Please add this address to your Contacts.
Thursday, June 3
Lightning Safety
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You can almost guarantee that there will be rain or storms sometime in July when the post season tournaments are going on. It is important that the Players, Managers & Coaches, as well as the Fans understand the importance of Lightning Safety. Below are two handouts that have been provided by the Weather service. Please print out and take time to review. Let's keep everyone safe during this tournament season!
Handout: Lightning Safety Guide
Lightning Safety
Handout: Coach's Guide to Lightning Safety
District 17 Champions 1964-2010
If you are interested in the history of our District, you can find information on what league was the 11/12 Boys Division District Champs each year since our District 17 was formed in 1964. Go to: www.unpage.org/illinois/il-dchmp.htm.
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Larry Bostwick, of LB Sports Productions, and his staff will once again be broadcasting live from various Little League Tournament sites, A new addition this year will be Larry's third station, WRMS, which will allow for the broadcasting of even more games than ever before. The games can be heard live by tuning into 101.3 FM WVIL, 92.5 FM WKXQ, or 94.3 FM WRMS.
If you or your family and friends are out of the radio listening area and want to catch the games, they can be accessed through webcast. For WVIL, go to www.WVILFM.com and click on "LISTEN NOW" button on the left. For WKXQ, go to www.WKXQFM.com and click on "LISTEN NOW" on the left side of the screen. For WRMS go to www.WRMSFM.com and click on "LISTEN NOW" on the left side of the screen. The broadcast schedule will be posted on each station's website.
Also, you can listen to the broadcasts on any smartphone by just going to the station's website and clicking on "MOBILE STREAMING" on the left side. Blackberry's must use the TuneIn Radio app, which can be downloaded from Blackberry App World, also the TuneIn Radio app is available for any smartphone.
Pass the word along to your out of town or out of state Grandparents, Parent, Aunts and Uncles! They can join in the fun and listen to the games live from where ever they may live!
Handout: Radio Bio Sheets
Tuesday, April 26
WANT YOUR OWN LEAGUE WEBSITE??
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Your league or team can have their own website to help pass along information to everyone. Go to www.eteamz.com today and start building your own website! The basic site is free. Upgrades are available at a fee if you want to add pictures or logos to your site. If you have questions about the website, please feel free to contact me by email at sward3@msn.com. (Shiela Ward)
Check it out!
Monday, June 22
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