Massachusetts District 13: News archive
District 13 teams in State Finals...
Wakefield advances to State Finals in the Junior Softball division weekend of July 24-25 in Worcester.
Stoneham will face Auburn in a best-of-three for the Junior Baeball State finals in Lowell.
District level tournament wraps up...
In the 10-11 division, Wakefield National edged out Wilmington 3-1 in the District Championship. Wakefield National adances to the three team sectional including Billerica National and Swampscott.
In the Major division, is Stoneham defeated Wakefield National 10-4 and will advance to the sectionals being held at Weafer park in Woburn starting Thursday.
District 13 teams still alive in sections...
Wakefield advances to State Finals in the Junior Softball division weekend of July 24-25.
Stoneham will face either Gloucester in the Junior Baeball section finals Tuesday.
North Reading takes on Suagus in the 10 year old section final Monday.
North Reading will host 9-10 year old Sections...
The Benevento complex in North Reading play host to the Section 9-10 tournament. North Andover, North Reading and Saugus will square off in the double-elimination tournament. Tournament starts Thursday with finals wrapping up on Sunday or Monday (if needed).
(11's and Majors)Semi-finals set...
In the 10-11 division, the two semi-final games are set with Weston hosting Wilmington and Wakefield National taking on in town rival Wakefield American. Both games are scheduled for Thursday at 5:45.
In the Major division, is almost identical with Weston hosting Stoneham and Wakefield National also taking on in town rival Wakefield American. Both games are scheduled for Friday at 5:45.
Stoneham wins Junior Baseball District final...
Stoneham went 5-0 in District play to take the title. They now advance to the Easterm Mass sectionals facing East Boston in their next game on Wednesday.
Wakefield wins thriller in Major Softball District final ...
WOW...what a game!!! Wakefield and Woburn went back forth in the District final including scoring 3 runs each in last inning until the final Wakefield run scored with 2 outs in the bottom of the 6th inning giving them the victory.
District Tournaments about to get underway...
District 13 tournaments will get kick off on June 30th for the Major Softball and Junior baseball disvisions with 9/10, 10/11, Major & Senior baseball starting the week of July 5th.
Brackets are posted in Tournament section.
Little League Softball & Baseball Day at Boston College - May 8, 2010...
On May 8, Little League Baseball and Softball and Boston College's Baseball and Softball teams would like to invite you and your Little Leaguers to attend the "Little League Baseball & Softball Day." These games will be held at the home field of the Eagles of Boston College in Chestnut Hill.
Flyer & Information
Opening Day coming soon for District 13 Leagues...
District 13 League Presidents meeting scheduled for Thursday April 22nd 7:30 pm - Woburn City Hall.
| Massachusetts well represented at Little League Congress... Seventy-Five percent of the Mass Districts were represented in Kentucky for triennial event. Discussion and voting took place on several agenda items which resulted in 10 new rule changes many focused of Softball. Two of our own were recognized for their service to the program. George Berardi was honored for his fifty years as a District Administrator becoming only the second in the history of the program to do so. John Berardi was selected from the East Region to receive the Commendation Award. More details here...Volunteers Honored |
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Memorial Day weekend Tournament hosted by Woburn Little League...
Woburn Little League is proud to send you an invitation to the second annual Memorial Day Tournament being sponsored by the Woburn American Legion held on the weekend of May 29 – 31. This tournament is for Little League Major Baseball Uniformed teams…more detials to coming soon
2009
Congratulations to the 2009 State Finalists from district 13
Wakefield Major Softball and Weston 11 yeard old baseball both finished as State runner-ups Congratulations to both Wakefield and Weston for a terrific run!
North Reading fell to Quincy in the deciding game for the Junior Baseball State title. North Reading also had a terrific run including the last couple of games at the wonderfull LaLacheur Park.
Weston won their rubber game against Seekonk to capture the Senior Baseball State title. Weston advance to theEastern Regionals in West Deptford, NJ. Best of luck in the Regionals.
Congratulations to all three teams for reaching the State Finals, no small feat!
Full schedule in the Tournaments secion on the Massachusetts Little League site
Three District 13 teams advance to their respective State Finals this weekend...
Wakefield will take on Jesse Burkett in the Major Softball division State finals in Worcester at Rockwood Field. First game Friday at 5:30.
North Reading defeated Gloucester 2-0 to advance to the Junior Baseball State Finals in Lowell. First game at Saturday 1:00 at LaLacheur Park. The will face winner of Auburn-Quincy game(Friday).
Weston defeated Gloucester 1-0 to advance to the Senior Baseball State Finals in Lowell. First game at Saturday 4:00 at LaLacheur Park. They will face winner of Millbury-Seekonk game(Friday).
All series will be a 2 out of 3.
11 year old and Major Baseball District finals completed...
Stoneham will move on to the sectionals in Lynn following their win over Assabet Valley in the Major Baseball district final. They will play at 2:00 Thursday against District 14 winner.
It took extra innings to decide the 11 year District final in which Weston edged out Wakefield National 8-7. Weston will move on to the sectionals in Swampscott with their first game on Friday.
11 year old and Major Baseball moving to next round...
In the 11 year old division, North Reading and Wakefield National go undefeated in pool play and will host Weston and Wakefield American respectively on Saturday at 2:00.
Wakefield National and Weston win on Saturday and will advance to the District Final on Sunday at 2:00 Weafer Park.
In the Majors division, it came down to the last day of games to determine who would advance with almost every team in the hunt. When the dust settled, Assabet Valley will host Wakefield National and Stoneham will host Weston in single elimination on Saturday at 5:00.
Softball and upper level Baseball wrap up...
Wakefiled edges out Assabet Valley with two 1-run games to win the District Major Softball. Weston will represent District 13 in the Senior Baseball division while North Reading defeated Stoneham in the deciding game in the the Junior division.
Jimmy Fund Little League summer program...
The District 13 Little League Jimmy Fund program will start on July 13 and will go through August 15. This will include a week of playoffs. Three divisions are availble for team entries, 8-9, 9-10, and 11-12 year old divisions. Contact your league president for player registrations. Additional information will be provided in the Jimmy Fund on the left as it becomes available.
Little League all-star Tournament approaching...
The District tournament meeting will be held on Monday June 22nd. Each league/team should have their tournament team information prepared for the meeting. The district staff will review the information at this meeting as well as hand out schedules and guidelines. Contact your league president for information. You should also review the tournament information on the Little League website: Tournament resources
Memorial Day weekend Tournament hosted by Woburn Little League...
Woburn Little League is proud to send you an invitation to the first annual Memorial Day Tournament being sponsored by the Woburn American Legion held on the weekend of May 23 – 25. This tournament is for Little League Major Baseball Uniformed teams…
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Little League Softball & Baseball Day at Boston College - May 3, 2009...
On May 3, Little League Baseball and Softball and Boston College's Baseball and Softball teams would like to invite you and your Little Leaguers to attend the "Little League Baseball & Softball Day." These games will be held at the home field of the Eagles of Boston College in Chestnut Hill at 12:00 PM.
Flyer & Information
League Administration Clinic - February 7, 2009...
League Administration clinic coming to Massachusetts. The Clinic will be held on Saturday, February 7th at the Newton Marriot. All League Officers and Board board members are encouraged to attend and hear the hometown presentation first hand. With nearly 7,000 leagues nationwide, it would be impossible for Little League's professional staff members to conduct league administration, umpire and coaches clinics for each. Nonetheless, our top staff members and volunteers have teamed up to bring truckloads of tips to your backyard. Consider it a live version of the publication "A Year In the Life of Hometown Little League!" Local league volunteers just like you will learn how best to implement the Little League program in their town or neighborhood.
Additional details and registration information to follow.
Al & Al Clinic - coming to Beverly - February 8, 2009...
The well known baseball trainers known as Big Al & Little Al, Al Herback & Al Price, are bringing their Coach & Manager clinic to the Beverly Field House on Sunday, February 8, 2009. There will be two sessions, one for Coaches/Managers of players 9-12 (Baseball & Softball) and one for Coaches/Managers of players 5-8 (Getting Started).
In addition, you can also visit Al & Al website at http://www.alandalbaseball.com
2008
District tournaments wrapped up...
Wakefield advances to State Finals this weekend in Junior Softball and will face Winchendon in a best-of-three series hoping to reapeat as State Champs!
Woburn had a terrific run in the major Softball Section finals at Worcester losing two 1-run games to undefeated Swampscott, who will now move on to the state finals.
Stoneham outduels North Reading and will represent District 13 in Junior Baseball.
Wakefield National edges North Reading in 8 innings for the 11 year old division District Final.*
Stoneham battles past a tough North Reading team in Major Baseball District Final.*
See Tournaments section for all bracket updates
* Pictures of District finalists in the Albums section.
Summer kicks off with the Little League Jimmy Fund program...
This Program enables Little Leaguers (2008 league ages 8-12) to continue playing baseball & softball after the conclusion of the regular season. For more information , please check the 'Jimmy Fund' link on the left.
It's that time of year...
ASAP(Safety Plan), Registration, Tryouts, Rosters, etc. Make sure to take advantage of online roster submission through the Little League Data Center. If you are not using one of the compatible League Administration programs, the Data Center provides the necessary Microsoft Excel template to facilitate the upload process. A copy of the League roster must also be sent to the District Information Officer. If you would like any assistance or have any questions, please e-mail the Information Officer at madistrict13@verizon.net
Al & Al Clinic - coming to Danvers...
The well known baseball trainers known as Big Al & Little Al, Al Herback & Al Price, are bringing their Coach & Manager clinic to the Danvers High School Field House on Sunday, March 2nd. There will be two sessions, one for Coaches/Managers of players 9-12 (Baseball & Softball) and one for Coaches/Managers of players 5-8 (Getting Started).
* For event information see Clinic Flyer *
In addition, you can also visit Al & Al website at http://www.alandalbaseball.com
Tuesday, August 21
2007
2007 was a FANTASTIC year for Little League Jimmy Fund program...
We would like to thank all of you for your efforts this year in the Jimmy Fund Little League program. The goals of this program continue to be met, by giving Little Leaguers the opportunity to play more baseball/softball and at the same time, raise money for children with cancer. The program had an amazing year raising a record $370,000 of which $58,00 from District 13 alone!
For more information click here or e-mail the Information Officer at llb.ma@verizon.net
District 13 teams continue in Sectional and State Tournaments...
Junior Softball
Wakefield captures State title in Junior Softball with back-to-back wins ove a strong Westfeild team. They now advance to the Eastern Regionals in Syracuse, NY. Please help support the team for the 7-day tournament.
10-11 Baseball
Weston was elimated extra innings by Sandwich, who went on to win the State title.
Junior Baseball
Stoneham will face Somerset for the State title Monday evening at Rockland Stadium.
Follow the District winners in the Section & State Tournament level
District Tournaments wrap up...
Monday
Wilmington takes the Major Baseball District title led by strong pitching and plenty of offense. They move on to the sectionals which will be held in Tewksbury starting Thursday evening.
Sunday
Wilmington forces deciding game against Woburn in Major Baseball division scheduled for Monday at Weafer Park.
Weston makes another comeback to edge Saugus National 6-5 in 10/11 year old Sectionals.
Saturday
Wakefield advances to State Finals in Junior Softball and will take on a strong Westfield team on July 21st in Worcester.
Friday
In the Major Baseball division, Wilmington edges Wakefield American in losers bracket and will take on Woburn National Sunday at 5:00 also at Weafer park. Woburn was defeated by Dudely in the Major Softball division.
Thursday
Wakefield advances to the Junior Softball Section final and will play Sandwich in Worcester on Saturday. Weston comes back to edge Wakefield American in the 10-11 year old District final. Weston will take on Saugus National at Weafer park in Woburn on Sunday at 2:00.
Stoneham takes deciding game against North Reading for the District 13 Junior Baseball title. They will now play at Somerville on Sunday.
Brackets for all divisions are posted in Tournament section.
District Tournaments underway...
District 13 tournaments got underway on July 1st for the Major Baseball & Softball as well as the 10/11 Baseball division with Junior Baseball and Softball following shortly thereafter. Brackets are posted in Tournament section.
George Berardi Honored for More Than 50 Years of Service
The Little League District Administrators of Massachusetts honored one of their own this year in the by naming the Massachusetts State Little League Baseball Tournament after George Berardi, whose service to Little League spans more than five decades. more...
Al & al Manger/Coach clinic is a big hit...
With an attendance of 400 managers and coaches, Al Price of Al and al Baseball delivered a terrific day of instruction. There is no doubt you have all heard of the famous Little League clinic instruction team of Al and al. The Al & al clinic has been scheduled to the Massachusetts area and will be hosted this year by the District 13. Clinic will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2007 at the Joyce Middle School Gym. The individual leagues that participate can send as many managers and coaches as want to come, for an all-inclusive fee. The secret to the success of the Al & al clinics has always been the hands on instruction from the experience of attending as well as learning from the training material they offer for the leagues. Please review the enclosed information and have the individual leagues send their orders directly to Al & al prior to the clinic so that the participants can use the booklets during the clinic for reference and taking notes.
For event information see Clinic flyer
For Al & al training program information click here
Wednesday, November 1
2006
2006 was another successful year for Little League Jimmy Fund program...
We would like to thank all of you for your efforts this year in the Jimmy Fund Little League program. The goals of this program continue to be met, by giving Little Leaguers the opportunity to play more baseball/softball and at the same time, raise money for children with cancer. Our District had another terrific year hitting a new high by raising over $38,000. Congratulations go out to our top fundraising teams in the 9-10 & 11-12 baseball and 10-12 softabll divisions, Arlington Maroon ($2,600), Weston ($3,650) and Arlington Red ($2,600). They all earned a trip to Fenway back in September. Teams that earned a day in Pawtucket were Arlington Green, Arlington Red and Assabet Valley softball.
District Tournaments wrap up...
Wakefield National wins District Major baseball against Assabet Valley after losing their first game in the tournament, coming back to to win the next 6 games including 5 in the last 5 days. Wakefield American edges East Boston 7-6 and will now take on Saugus National in next 10-11 Division Sectional game on Thursday. Wakefield Senior Softball forces deciding game in Sectional game against Dudley with the winner advancing to this weekends State Finals in Worcester. See complete brackets posted in Tournament section.
The Little League "Gear Up For Summer" Program...
Little League has joined with the Massachusetts Melanoma Foundation to help raise awareness of this skin cancer. The following is a link where you can obtain your free sunscreen and learn more about this program.
Get your free sunscreen
Sunday, October 1
2006-2007 East Region clinic schedule
Little League Baseball's Eastern Region Headquarters has released its 2006-2007 schedule of clinic dates and sites. The Eastern Region Staff will continue to host the following clinics at the A. Bartlett Giamatti Little Leadership Training Center: (Please be advised that all of these dates are tentative at this time and subject to change)
Director's Advisory Committee Meeting: Friday, November 3rd, 2006
District Administrator Clinic: Saturday and Sunday, November 4th-5th, 2006
League Administration Clinic: Saturday and Sunday, January 27th-28th, 2007
Umpire Clinic: Saturday and Sunday, February 10th-11th, 2007
Michele Smith Softball Clinic: Sunday, March 11th, 2007
Summer Camp Open House #1: Saturday, March 10th, 2007
Summer Camp Open House #2: Saturday, April 21st, 2007
Al and Al Managers and Coaches Clinic: Saturday, March 3rd, 2007
Umpire School #1: Wednesday, March 28th - Sunday, April 1st, 2007
Umpire School #2: Wednesday, April 25th - Sunday, April 29th, 2007
Umpire School #3: Wednesday, September 19th - Sunday, Septembert 23rd, 2007
Summer Camp Session #1: Sunday, June 24th - Friday, June 29th, 2007
Summer Camp Session #2: Sunday, July 1st - Friday, July 6th, 2007
Summer Camp Session #3: Sunday, July 8th - Friday, July 13th, 2007
Summer Camp Session #4: Sunday, July 15th - Friday, July 20th, 2007
Summer Camp Session #5: Sunday, July 22nd - Friday, July 27th, 2007
Thursday, September 1
2005
Wakefield did their part in representing District 13 in the State tournaments...
The Senior Softball team lost in the State Finals against Westfield.
The Major Soft ball team advanced to the Sectional final before losing to Swampscott, who went on to win the State title.
The Junior Softball team also ran into tough competition with Jesse Burkett, who also went on to win the State title.
The Wakfield National 11 year olds finished third in the State with their 2 losses coming against the State champ and runner-up (Barnstable & Everett) while the Major team won their opening Sectional game before being knocked out by the State runner-up Danvers American. Weston Senior Baseball won it's first 2 sectional games before losing to Gloucester & Methuen, the State champ and runner-up respectively.
Stoneham Junior Baseball went a respective 1-2 in their Sectional games.
Tuesday, February 1
League Administration Clinic - April 3, 2005
League Administration clinic coming to Massachusetts. The Clinic will be held on Sunday, April 3rd at Boston College. All League Officers and Board board members are encouraged to attend and hear the hometown presentation first hand. With nearly 7,000 leagues nationwide, it would be impossible for Little Leagues professional staff members to conduct league administration, umpire and coaches
clinics for each. Nonetheless, our top staff members and volunteers have teamed up to bring truckloads of tips to your backyard. Consider it a live version of the publication "A Year In the Life of Hometown Little League!" Local league volunteers just like you will learn how best to implement the Little League program in their town or neighborhood.
Brochure - April 3rd Road Show
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