District 32 and Clairemont Hilltoppers proudly hosted an exciting new kickoff to the All-Star season, with a gala Opening Ceremonies on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Clairemont Hilltoppers fields.

This first-time event featured all of the Little League Division (11&12-year-olds) All-Star teams from District 32, and included music, games, prizes, food and giveaways for the kids on those teams.

Families and players from other teams attended, with the crowd estimated to have been well over 400 people. Highlights included appearances by the Pad Squad and Swinging Friar, along with Padres Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Jones. The Padres also generously donated some Adrian Gonzalez figurines, with each player attendance receiving one of the collectibles.

West Region Director Jim Gerstenslager also was on hand for the big event, greeting the players and wishing them well as they embarked on the tournament season. Following the ceremonies, all the 11-12 tournament players and coaches enjoyed free pizza and drinks, and two players from each team participated in an exciting Home Run Derby contest. District 32 is furnished some great prizes for the top five finishers. Paul Quinlin from Clairemont Mesa, Jeremy Granfors and Kristof Vitok from Clairemont Hilltoppers, and Mason Kellet and Sean Ryner from Scripps Ranch National, took home the prizes, with Ryner being the eventual champion.

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Hosted by Clairemont Mesa Little League

June 27
University City 18, Scripps Ranch American 12
Mira Mesa 15, Peninsula 4
Scripps Ranch National 15, Mission Bay 4
Coronado 8, Rancho Penasquitos North 7

June 28
Presidio 5, Rancho Penasquitos South 1
University City 16, Point Loma 2

June 29
Mira Mesa 11, Clairemont Mesa 10 (7 innings)
Coronado 12, Scripps Ranch National 5

June 30
Clairemont Hilltoppers 11, Presidio 4
Rancho Penasquitos North 9, Mission Bay 3

July 1
RP South 11, Clairemont Mesa 6
Scripps Ranch American 18, Scripps Ranch National 4

July 2
Point Loma 13, Rancho Penasquitos North 12
Presidio 10, Peninsula 2

July 6
University City 12, Mira Mesa 0
Coronado 15, Clairemont Hilltoppers 3

July 7
Point Loma 11, Rancho Penasquitos South 1
Scripps Ranch American 27, Presidio 7

July 8
University City 7, Coronado 5 (University City advances to Championship game)

July 9
Clairemont Hilltoppers vs. Pt. Loma, 5:30 p.m.
Scripps Ranch American vs. Mira Mesa, 5:30 p.m.

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Hosted by Mission Bay Little League

June 27
Scripps Ranch National 15, Presidio 0
Rancho Penasquitos South 6, University City 2

June 28
Coronado 10, Clairemont Hilltoppers 0
Point Loma 7, Rancho Penasquitos North 6

June 29
Scripps Ranch American 4, Scripps Ranch National 2

June 30
University City 16, Presidio 3

July 1
Scripps Ranch National 12, Rancho Penasquitos North 11 (completed on July 2, 7 innings)

July 2
University City 6, Clairemont Hilltoppers 2

July 6
Rancho Penasquitos South 4, Coronado 2

July 7
Point Loma 9, Scripps Ranch American 6

July 8
Scripps Ranch National 7, Coronado 6

July 9
Scripps Ranch American vs. University City, 5:30 p.m.

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Hosted by Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League

June 27
Mission Bay 9, Clairemont Mesa 8
University City 13, Mira Mesa 3
Coronado 11, Peninsula 1
Scripps Ranch National 3, Rancho Penasquitos North 2

June 28
Rancho Penasquitos South 7, Scripps Ranch American 4
Point Loma 8, Mission Bay 0
(Colin Clack from Pt. Loma pitches a 6-inning perfect game with 16 strikeouts!)

June 29
University City 8, Presidio 4
Coronado 6, Scripps Ranch National 3

June 30
Peninsula 3, Rancho Penasquitos North 2
Rancho Penasquitos South 11, Clairemont Hilltoppers 1

July 1
Scripps Ranch American 11, Presidio 1
Scripps Ranch National 14, Clairemont Mesa 7 (7 innings)

July 2
Mira Mesa 12, Clairemont Hilltoppers 6
Peninsula 8, Mission Bay 7

July 6
University City 8, Point Loma 7
Coronado 7, Rancho Penasquitos South 2

July 7
Scripps Ranch American 4, Peninsula 1
Scripps Ranch National 17, Mira Mesa 3

July 8
Coronado 8, University City 5 (Coronado advances to Championship)

July 9
Rancho Penasquitos South vs. Scripps Ranch American, 5:30 p.m.
Scripps Ranch National vs. Point Loma, 5:30 p.m.

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Hosted by University City Little League

June 27
University City 7, Mission Bay 0
Scripps Ranch American win over Coronado

June 28
Peninsula 6, Mira Mesa 5
Presidio 10, Clairemont Hilltoppers 9

June 29
Scripps Ranch American 8, University City 6

June 30
Peninsula 8, Presidio 4

July 8
Coronado 7, Mission Bay 0

July 9
Mira Mesa vs. Clairemont Hilltoppers, 5:30 p.m.

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Hosted by Mission Bay Little League

July 6
Mira Mesa 14, Scripps Ranch American 1

July 7
Peninsula 8, Presidio 0

July 8
Clairemont Hilltoppers wins over Scripps Ranch National

July 9
Mission Bay vs. Mira Mesa, 5:30 p.m.

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Hosted by University City Little League

July 1
Peninsula 8, University City 4

July 2
University City 8, Peninsula 7

July 3
University City 15, Peninsula 6
University City is District 32 Champion and advances to Sectionals

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Hosted by University City Little League

July 5
University City 10, Sweetwater Valley 5

July 6
University City over Sweetwater Valley
University City is Sectional Champions, advance to Divisional Play in Bellflower

For results of this year's tournaments, please click on the T.O.C. Information button in the left hand column.

As we head into the summer, exciting postseason tournaments will cap off the Little League season. To keep up-to-date on all the latest news affecting teams from District 32, check this website regularly.

For a listing of directions to the various District 32 tournaments, click on the "All-Star Information" tab to the left.

District 32 Minors Tournament of Champions • Host Point Loma Little League • June 16-23

District 32 Juniors Tournament of Champions • Host Coronado Little League • June 16-22

9/10-Year-Old District 32 All-Stars • Host Clairemont Mesa Little League • June 27-July 15

10/11-Year-Old District 32 All-Stars • Host Mission Bay Little League • June 27-July 15

11/12 (Little League) District 32 All-Stars • Host Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League • June 27-July 15

Juniors District 32 All-Stars • Host University City Little League • June 27-July 15

Seniors District 32 All-Stars • Host Mission Bay Little League • July 6-July 16

Big League District 32 All-Stars • Host University City Little League • July 1-3

11/12 (Little League) Section 6 All-Stars • Host Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League • July 18-23

Big League Section 6/7 All-Stars • Host University City Little League • July 5-7

11/12 (Little League) Sub-Division All-Stars • Host Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League • July 25-30

Longtime District 32 umpire Ed West was recently named one of the umpires who will be working the Little League West Region championship tournament in San Bernardino in August of this year.

Only a handful of Little League umpires are ever afforded the honor of working a Regional or World Series tournament, and Ed, our Assistant District Umpire-in-Chief, is well-desrving of the honor. With over 20 years of experience, Ed brings knowledge, skill, and even a sense of humor to every game he works.

The West Region tournament will showcase the top teams from the western U.S., who will be coming to San Bernardino as the final step to securing a berth in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.

Ed will be the fourth District 32 umpire to work a high level tournament in recent years. Former District 32 Umpire-in-Chief and current District ADA Les Fletcher worked the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA in 2005. Former Asst. District Umpire-in-Chief and current District Safety Officer Henry Garnett worked the Little League West Region tournament in 2003 and in Poland at the Europe/Middle East/Africa Region tournament in 2004 and 2005. Current District 32 Umpire-in-Chief Paul Smith worked the Juniors Division West Region Championship in Laguna Niguel in August of 2008.

Congratulations Ed!

Hello, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Lisa LaPage and I am the District Administrator for California District 32. I have two boys, Christopher and Stephen, who both played Little League from T-Ball through the Senior Division. Those of you who know me know I attempted Big League with them… that didn’t get me anywhere!

I first started volunteering for Little League as a scorekeeper for my brother’s team back in the 70’s. (Do not attempt to calculate ages.) My dad was the manager and so, of course, I became the scorekeeper. My dad continued on after my brother and I got out of Little League and became the President of Balboa Little League. He was the President when Balboa introduced their first Challenger Division Team – that program is still strong and now resides at Clairemont Hilltoppers Little League.

As my children became old enough to play Little League, I started volunteering again. I started out as the Team Mom and moved “up” to Scorekeeper. Then … it happened, “real volunteering.” I became a bonafide board member for Mira Mesa West Little League – Head Scorekeeper was my first title! Then my second title was Player Agent, then Vice President, then finished up a season as President!

In 2003, the District Administrator Jim Gerstenslager, asked me to be on his staff as an auxiliary member. How hard could that be? OH – those of you that “started” as auxiliary members know the answer to that! I served on the District Staff while continuing to serve on my local league board. In 2006, I was elected as the District Administrator by the Presidents of District 32 – that penalty is still pending!!

All kidding aside, I take Little League seriously – I believe 100% in the program and what Little League stands for. Our children in all of our communities deserve to have hard-working volunteers involved in a program that has every child’s interest and well-being at heart. We, through baseball, teach all of the children Character, Courage and Loyalty – not to mention Respect, Discipline, Teamwork and Sportsmanship.

This can not be accomplished without the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who dedicate time (which they don’t have) to a program they all believe in. That, my friend, is what this is all about. The volunteers inside Little League are rare characters (sadly enough) – they unconditionally give their time, knowledge and sometimes money to the youngsters who will one day rule our world!

To all the Presidents, Board Members, Umpires, Managers, Coaches, Team Moms and Team Dads, Scorekeepers, Carpool Drivers, Cheerleaders and just plain Parents, THANK YOU for participating in the best program in the world for our children. My kids wouldn’t have had the experience without you – and for that I am humbly grateful.

Lisa LaPage

League Presidents gathered at a recent District 32 Presidents meeting, along with West Region Director and former District 32 D.A. Jim Gerstenslager (front left) and current District 32 D.A. Lisa LaPage (back right).

For more fun and interesting Little League photos, be sure to check out the "Albums" link in the column on the left, or click on the headline to this article.

Ever wonder how things get done? If you do, then you might just be the person we are looking for. We are always looking for volunteers who love and believe in Little League Baseball . As you should know, things don't just happen, it takes hours and hours of hard work volunteering. Our staff oversees 13 local leagues which add up to be about 5000 Little League players. The players need your help; they can't do it without all of the adult volunteers. We are serious about our role in the Little League organization and have a good time while supporting what we believe in. If you are interested in joining, please let us know. Send an email to llapage@san.rr.com and let us know what you are interested in. Play Ball!

Click on the handout below to access schedules for leagues participating this season in District 32 Interleague for the Majors or Juniors divisions.

District 32 Umpire-in-Chief Paul Smith represented all of us this past summer, when he had the honor of umpiring in the Junior Division West Region Championship Tournament, held in Laguna Niguel.

Umpires are selected for Regional and World Series tournaments based on their ability, experience and dedication. Those assignments, which are highly sought after by Little League umpires from all over the world, are a recognition of the highest achievement by volunteer umpires. All umpires in these tournaments pay their own way and donate their time to Little League and the tournament.

During the West Region tournament, all of the umpires were graded by top umpire evaluators to determine who would work the final games of the tournament. After working several days of doubleheaders and tripleheaders, Paul was given the highest marks of any of the tournament umpires and was awarded the opportunity to handle home plate for the championship game.

Paul, a longtime Little League volunteer ump, also works games at the high school level and beyond, and has worked tirelessly over the past few years to improve the quality and quantity of umpires in District 32. Known for both his knowledge of the rules and his even-keel demeanor on the field, Paul has been a shining light in District 32.

He is also the third outstanding District 32 umpire to work a high level tournament in recent years. Former District 32 Umpire-in-Chief and current District ADA Les Fletcher is the only District umpire to work a World Series tournament, umpiring in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA in 2005. Former Asst. District Umpire-in-Chief and current District Safety Officer Henry Garnett has worked three Regional tournaments. Henry umpired in the Little League West Region tournament in 2003 and in Poland at the Europe/Middle East/Africa Region tournament in 2004 and 2005.

Hundreds of Little League coaches from throughout the San Diego area attended the famous Big Al Clinic at Petco Park on Sunday, January 25, 2009.

District 32 was well-represented, with coaches from almost every league in our district attending one of the two sessions. The morning session was geared for coaches of players ages 9-12, with the afternoon session geared toward coaches of players ages 5-8.

Between the two sessions, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., a safety training offered for coaches of all players.

"Big Al" has been teaching at Little League clinics all over North America for more than 25 years. He has trained well over 50,000 coaches on how to teach fundamentals, how to incorporate fun drills and games, how to plan a practice, and a wealth of other valuable information.

Most leagues in District 32 are took advantage of this free clinic being offered by the San Diego Padres, as all leagues are required to hold a coaching clinic every year.