Montana District 2: District News

BUTTE SENIOR GIRLS FINISH 6TH AT WORLD SERIES

Saturday, December 24
2012 TOURNAMENT DATES AND SITES RELEASED

At its winter meetings in Great Falls, Montana District 2 has released its 2012 Tournament Dates and Sites.  This year's tournament includes an expanded 10/11 and Junior basbeall pool play format.  All dates are tentative and based upon number of teams entering...Tournaments are a great way for participants to get more experience and play more teams...It's an opportunity that leagues should never pass up!

Again, Montana District 2 is hositng the Western Regional Seniopr Softball Tournaments at the Dale Clawson Complex in Missoula.


Handout: Tournament Schedules and Scores

tshirtsink
Wednesday, January 4
TSHIRTS INK JOINS DISTRICT SPONSORS
District 2 Little League is proud to welcome Ron Vogt and TShirts INK on as one of our sponsors.  Ron will work with your league to meet all your screen printing needs.  He can be reached through his website avialable here and on our sponsor page!

Sunday, February 12
DISTRICT 2 UMPIRES AWARDED ADVANCED LEVELED TOURNAMENTS
Emmit Tucker
Congratulations to Montana District 2 Umpires Emmit Tucker (Missoula) and Ed Kelly (Great Falls) on their selection to World Series and Regional Tournaments.  The appointments were maade by Jim Gerstenslager, Western Regional Director and Bill Carter, Western Regional Umpire in Chief after being nominated by District Adminstrator Keith Miller.  Tucker will umpire the Little League Softball World Series in Portland, Oregon, and Kelly will work the Junior Baseball Western Regional in Vancouver, Washington.  Their selection is in recognition of their countless volunteer umpire hours and their potential to represent Montana District 2 at these events.  Follow the link by clicking the headline to see a list of all the Western Region Umpires appointed to Regional and World Series Tournaments.

Butte Senior Softball 2011
Butte Northwest/Mile High Senior Softball All Stars
Friday, August 5
Montanans Win Western Regional, Finish Ninth in Senior Softball World Series
WRREGION2011

In an exciting three game series, the Butte Northwest/Mile High All Stars defeated the Barstow All Stars of Barstow, California, two games to one to capture their second Western Regional Championship in three years.  The team, led by Manager Lynn McCloskey, and Coaches Russ Robertson, Jay McCloskey, and Joe Walsh traveld to Lower Sussex, Delaware, and represented the Western Region with the same grit and determination that earned them the Regional Banner.

 Although the younger Butte squad only finished ninth, they competed in every game.  They will return ten of their twelve players next year and are hungry for the opportunity to compete again.   Their team includes Ashten McCloskey, Ashton Lafond, Jessie Robertson, Bobbi Osternman, Shannon McLaughlin, Nikki Guizzo, Ashley Williams, Katey Walsh, Maria Michelotti, Justyce Connole, Kelsey Krueger, and Courtney Thomas.

The championship earned by the Butte team was only the tip of the iceberg, capping a very successful Western Regional Tournament hosted by Missoula's Mt. Sentinel Little League.  Teams and umpires from California, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Arizona, were treated to genuine Montana hospitality and an awesome venue to play at.  They returned the favor by providing one of the most exciting, balanced tournaments ever held.  Every game counted and the action was non-stop.  Of course, the leadership staff of Montana District 2, especially Hal Karl, Maureen Price, Daurine Spritzer, Al Johnson, Wayne Wade, Warren Hill, and Larry Schock and the Mt. Sentinel staff, did a great job holding up the great reputation Montana District 2 has earned for hosting high level tournaments.  Great Job!


Handout: Western Regional Senior Softball Information

Officials Choice
Thursday, June 23
OffcicialsChoice.com Joins DIstrict 2 Family of Sponsors



Montana District 2 is proud to recognize its partnership with the officialschoice.com and its support of Montana Little League District 2 activites.   This yeat Paul and his crew are offering a great deal on Long Sleeve Umpire Shirts.  Black or blue in color and in adult sizes.  They normally retail for like $30 bucks a shirt....You can get yours for $14.75 as well as get a new ball bag with a purchase.  Check them out at the link above!!!

Saturday, June 20
Tournament Forms, Rules, and Resources Available Here

UAS
Wednesday, January 13
UAS Offers District Baseball/Softball Deal

Universal Athletic Service is offering leagues the opportunity to purchase Rawlings and Diamond baseballs at incredible prices, delivered to individual leagues by March 1, 2012.  Forms are available through the handout link below. 

Orders must be submitted to UAS or DA Keith Miller by February 1, 2012.  Orders must be paid for when delivered by UAS.  For every 10 cases of Rawlings balls, the DIstrict receives 1 case for use in District Tournaments.  This purchase plan not only saves leagues money, it helps the District.   For more information, contact Shannon Holmes at Universal Athletics, @ 406.721.1350


Handout: District Forms