New Westminster Little League Baseball Association: My Site News

Saturday, March 1
Moody Park & Queen's Park Diamonds Schedule

Moody Park Justin Morneau Field Schedule

Queen's Park Diamond #3 (Minor Diamond) Schedule

Queen's Park Diamond #2 (Junior Diamond) Schedule

Moody Park Diamond #4 (Rookies Diamond) Schedule

Moody Park Diamond #3 (T-Ball Diamond) Schedule

Batting Cage Schedule



Wednesday, December 2
NWLL 2009 Christmas Wish List   

NWLL is undertaking several improvement projects at our fields this year including the installation of two scoreboards (Queens Park Stadium and Justin Morneau Field) as well as improvements to Justin Morneau Field.  We are looking for anyone willing to help us out with the following in order to accomplish our improvements.  If you can assist with manual labor, that is also appreciated.

 
  • Metal job boxes – approx.6 ft x 3 ft. x 3 ft. (for storing bases, rakes, and liner at Queens)
  • Cement - for securing the scoreboard support poles and concrete slab for the job boxes
  • 16each of 8-10inch piping to support the scoreboards
  • Engineering services to sign off on scoreboard (specs are provided by the scoreboard company)
  • Use of an auger 12-14” for scoreboard work party
  • 300-700 ft total of data line to hardwire the scoreboards (at both locations)
  • Metal security shutters x 2 (for the scoreboards) approx 8ft. x 8ft.
  • Metal security shutter for scorekeeper’s booth at Morneau approx 8 ft. x 4 ft.
  • Nylon fish netting approx 30ft. x 6ft. (netting for top of Morneau backstop to catch foul balls)
  • Aircraft cabling 35-40 ft for fish netting on Morneau backstop
  • Batting cage roof Morneau – metal – approx 60x8ft.
  • Lighting for batting cage
  • Cordless microphone for Morneau
  • Captain’s chairs for scorekeepers booth at Morneau
  • Counter tops for scorekeeper’s booth at Morneau
 

Sunset Electrical will be donating wiring and electrical installation services for the scoreboards and power to the batting cage (yeah – no more extension cords !!)

 

If you can help NWLL, please Contact Ed Zacharuk at ezacharuk@shaw.ca.

 

  


Wednesday, December 2
Most Valuable Coach on the Cambells Chunky Soup Contest
Stephanie Howell, Sponsor Coordinator for NWLL has been nominated as a Most Valuable Coach on the Campbells Chunky Soup Contest.  The grand prize is $20,000 for the league.  She is continuing on finding ways to raise money for the league.  Just think of all the great things the league could do with an extra $20,000.
Stephanie appreciates the time you take to vote.  As this is for the league the more coaches we have nominated the better chances to win the Grand Prize or any of the other great prizes they are giving away.  So, go ahead and nominate your MVC.  Good Luck to all.
Please click on the link: Most Valuable Coach on the Campbells Chunky Soup Contest click on signup in top right hand corner (takes a minute).  Once signed up, click on recent nominees and then double click on me, or type Stephanie Howell in the search box.  Please spread the word to all family and friends (near and far, facebook, twitter) as there are a few coaches with 300-400 votes already.  There are several other prizes so, go ahead an nominate another coach too, the more coaches we have from NWLL the better chance for the league to win.


Wednesday, November 18
2010 pitching rule change

Wednesday, November 11
Online Registration

Friday, October 16
Winter Indoor Skill Nights
FREE Indoor Gym Skill Nights commencing in November
So, dust off your glove and come on out and have some fun !!
*** ROOKIE and MINOR Divisions *** (FULL)
Where:  Herbert Spencer School Gym
When:  Friday, November 13, 20 & 27, 2009
Time:  7:30pm - 9:00pm  (Note: After Christmas Holidays group may be split up to Rookie 7:30-8:30pm and Minors 8:30-9:30pm)
    ** If interested in attending these FREE Skill Nights, please send confirmation email to Paul Harris:  paul_harris@bcit.ca
*** MAJOR (2009 season or want to try for 2010 season) Division ***
Where:  Queen Elizabeth School Gym
When:  Monday, November 16, 23, 30, 2009
Time:  7:15pm - 8:05pm
    ** If interested in attending these FREE Skill Nights, please send confirmation email to Shawn Hagan:  shagan@telus.net
 *** JUNIOR Divison ***
Where:  Queen Elizabeth School Gym
When:  Monday, November 16, 23, 30, 2009
Time:  8:10pm - 9:00pm
    ** If interested in attending these FREE Skill Nights, please send confirmation email to Shawn Hagan:  shagan@telus.net
  
             REGISTRATION is required for FREE Skill Nights
Spaces filled up quickly last year, so register ASAP to avoid disappointment


Sunday, June 21
2009 Minor Playoff

Wednesday, May 20
Trout Lake May Long Weekend Tournament -- Rookies

The Rookie Division "Cardinals" represented New Westminister Little League at the Trout Lake Tournament on May 16 - 18, 2009.  The Cardinals were coached by Maureen Maier and Assistant Coaches Dave Coles, coach of the Athletics and James MacRitchie, coach of the Blue Jays. Players included Paul, Finian, Aidan, Gavin, Devin, Declan, Noah, Nick, Jimmy, Gabe, Connor, Ben and Juno. The Cardinals were supported by players from the Athletics and Blue Jays and we want to acknowledge their awesome work too.

Maureen Maier advised "The coaches and players all learned a lot.  We lost the first game as we learned the ropes but won the next two handily so ended up offiically in fourth spot.  We were  very proud of our efforts.   The kids had a great time and loved their pins (although they all wanted to keep the New West ones too!)".



Wednesday, May 20
2009 Coaches Appreciation Pub Night Fundraiser
NWLL would like to thank the teams for submitting a spectacular selection of baskets for the 2009 Coaches Appreciation Pub Night Fundraiser….. A special thank you to the sponsors of New Westminster listed below for their contributions of fabulous door prizes which went to coaches for all their hard work and dedicated time:  

Bikram Yoga     
Black Bond Books
Boathouse     
Boston Pizza
Cobs Bread     
Cockney Kings
Fabutan – 3x  100 minutes of tanning  
Glo Day Spa
IHOP      
Keg
Lafflines – 3x  4 admissions   
London Drugs - $50.00 Certificate
Lucky Strike Lanes – 10 games of bowling 
New West Wellness Centre - Massage & Acupuncture
Old Spaghetti Factory    
Orange Room
Paddlewheeler River Boat Tours   
PNE
Primetime Sports    
Rivers Reach
Rogers Video     
Rona – Toaster Oven
Safeway      
Shoppers Drug Mart
Starbucks     
Stefanos
The Paddlewheeler     
Tim Hortons
Uptown Market     
Village Coffee Lounge
West End Pharmacy – 2x $50.00 Gift Cards 
White Spot

NWLL would like to express thanks to Jolly Macs for hosting our event and to the remarkable staff for their superb service!! 



Friday, March 27
EQUIPMENT UPDATE

NOTICE TO PARENTS, PLAYERS AND LEAGUES:  IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPOSITE METAL BAT FOR USE IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (Major Division and below), BE SURE THAT THE BAT YOU ARE PURCHASING HAS THIS MARKING:  BPF 1.15 ON THE BARREL OR HANDLE OF THE BAT.  IF NOT, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES. 
 
Little League officials are aware that there are bats for sale in stores, online or that may have already been purchased that are Little League approved, but do not have the required bat performance standard (BPF) markings.  In fact, some of the bats on the Little League approved bat list may not carry the required BPF 1.15 marking on the bat, depending on when they were manufactured and licensed. Currently manufacturers are conducting an inventory and re-testing of all approved bats.  The results of this study / retesting is to be finished by March 31, 2009.  We are building a list of certain bats that are approved, but do not have the BPF marking due to special circumstances.  For these bats, we are extending eligibility for play until December 31, 2009.  As we are made aware of bats that meet our criteria for this extension, we will add them to the list.  Please check this list regularly for updates.  HOWEVER, ONLY BATS WITH THE BPF 1.15 MARKING AND THE BATS ON THIS LIST WILL BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN 2009.   

Bats with the special exception include the following:

Adidas Vanquish Blue design   (There is a newer model of this bat, also named the Vanquish and it has copper and black markings.  It contains the proper labeling and therefore is not subject to the one-year rule).
 
DeMarini  -   Black Coyote, Rogue, Distance, Rumble, Tengu, Mach 10, Patriot
 
Easton   -   LZ-810, LZ-800, Stealth Optiflex LST 1,
 
Louisville Slugger - YB31
 
NIKE -  Areo
 
Sincerely,

Little League International

 
From BC little league, District 6:  Composite bats are not allowed in Minor division

 



Tuesday, March 24
Letter from Mr. Orv Jantzen

Recently Mr. Orv Jantzen asked for any donations of used equipment for the Veradero little League, Cuba. Ron Suffron, president of New Westminster, donated all our old equipments and some new baseballs with NWLL logo to the Cuban kids in mid-March, 2009. Following is a letter from Mr. Orv Jantzen.


Hi Ron:  

I would like to thank you for the Baseball equipment you donated to the  Cuban, Veradero Little League.

 

This equipment will be put to good use by the kids in Cuba. As you know they have very little in that country and are very appreciative of any and all the support we can give them. On my last trip to Cuba the kids had one ball for ten kids at practice. I sent 200 balls down last week and with your generous donation of League uniforms, catchers equipment, batting machines , balls, etc. They will be ecstatic. Thank you and the New Westminster Little League for your support. I will be delivering these goods personally next week.

 

MANY MANY THANKS
ORV JANTZEN



Sunday, February 8
Vancouver Canadian's Rookie Team, Birthday Party and Baseball Buddies
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Vancouver Canadian's Launched New Rookie Team, Birthday Party and Baseball Buddies 

in the 2009 season. For more infomation, please visit Vancouver Canadian's Home Page.



Thursday, February 5
Little League Player

video: This kid is incredible!



Sunday, February 1
Important dates of 2009 season

OPENING DAY:
Sunday, March 29th, 11:30am - 1pm
Justin Morneau Field, Moody Park

PICTURE DAY:
Sunday  April 26th
Moody Park

HYACK TOURNAMENT: 
May 22nd, 23rd, 24th
Moody Park

PUB NIGHT:
Saturday, May 9th, 6pm - 11pm
Jolly Mac's Pub and Sport's Bar {108th and 148th Surrey by Guildford}


CLOSING CEREMONIES:
Saturday, June 13th, 11am
Justin Morneau Field, Moody Park

 



Thursday, January 29
Kayron Smith, Tootsie Roll Contest Winner

Congratulations to Kayron Smith, who won the Tootsie Roll Contest on Family Day last October. Kayron has received a certificate of $50 off the Tee-Ball Registration Fee for his first year of baseball. Well Done, Kayron.

 



Thursday, January 8
Monday Night Clinics

Where: Queen Elizabeth Elementary school MAP )

When: Monday night from Jan. 12thTime: 7pm - 8:30pm

Cost: FREE
 
Players: who played Major last year or would like to try out for Major this year



Friday, December 5
Justin Morneau -- 2008 AL MVP Runner-Up

Justin Morneau missed out on winning his second American League MVP Award today.  Morneau received 257 points and was edged out by Dustin Pedroia of the Red Sox who received votes totaling 317 points.  Morneau received 7 of the 28 first place votes.  To read the complete story at MLB.com, click HERE.

Click Here to enter your personal message for Justin

Click Here to Visit JustinMorneau.com



Wednesday, November 19
Friday Night Clinic
Friday night Indoor Skills Training: 

Location:                      Herbert Spencer School Gym  

Dates:                          January 9 to March 6, Friday (except Feb 20th)

Times:                          7:30 – 8:30 (7&8 years old) 

                                    8:30 – 9:30 (9 & up)

Who can Attend:          Any Rookie or Minor player interested  

Cost:                            Free

 

please send your name, phone number, age (on April 30, 2009) to Dan Tomalty at jtomalty@telus.net.


 



Wednesday, November 5
Information to Potential New Westminster Little League Baseball Sponsors

Thursday, July 31
Minor Blue Jays are selected to watch Justin Morneau's game in Seatlle on August 25th

Saturday, July 26
Fred Ritchie Tournament

Sunday, June 8
2008 District 6 All-Star tournaments
2008 District 6 All-Star tournaments are scheduled by age group as follows:
  • Players aged 5 and 6 (T-ball): June 21 – June 24 at Hastings Little League
  • Players aged 7 and 8 (Rookies): June 21 – June 28 at Hastings Little League Full Schedule 
  • Players aged 9 and 10 (Minors): June 28 – July 4 at South Vancouver Little League Full Schedule 
  • Players aged 11 and 12 (Majors): July 5 – July 11 at New Westminster Little League Full Schedule 
  • Winners of the District tournament for Minors and Majors teams will advance to the Provincial Tournament as follows:    

     Minors: July 11 – July 20 in Victoria

    Majors: July 18 – July 28 in Prince George



Thursday, June 12
A baseball good sportsman like video
Please click here

Thursday, May 29
44th Annual Hyack Major Baseball Tournament

Tounament Details and Home Run Derby Results

Tounament Pictures

More pictures will be coming soon.



Tuesday, May 13
Fraser Valley Senior Chiefs ' 2008 Schedule
 Please click here

Saturday, May 3

MONDAY NIGHT CLINIC @ QUEENS PARK STADIUM

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT NEW WESTMINSTER LITTLE LEAGUE IS HOLDING CLINIC'S FOR ALL MINOR , MAJOR , JUNIOR , SENIOR PLAYERS

START TIMES: MINORS 4:45 - 6pm MAJORS 5:45 - 7pm JUNIORS 6:45 - 8pm SENIORS 7:45 - 9:30pm

BRING CLEATS, GLOVE, JERSEY, BASEBALL PANTS THIS WILL BE VERY BENEFICIAL TO ALL PLAYERS WANTING TO IMPROVE THERE BASEBALL SKILLS FROM THROWING , CATCHING , HITTING , BASE RUNNING ETC.

THESE CLINIC'S WILL RUN EVERY MONDAY NIGHT DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS.

   PLEASE CHECK THE WEB FOR CANCELLATION DETAILS



Tuesday, April 8
Major Tournaments

2008 Don Sheard Tournament, Trout Lake

Fri 4/4/08 5:45pm   New Westminster Twins 12 vs. South Vancouver Cardinals 5 

Sat 4/5/08 4pm       Trout Lake Angels 12 vs. New Westminster Twins 9

Mon 4/7/08 5:45pm  New Westminster Twins 7 vs. Lynn Valley White Sox 13

 

The tournament schedule is now posted online

Ross Dower Memorial Tournament 2008, Little Mountain

Fri 4/11/08 6:00pm   New Westminster Royals 0 vs. Coquitlam 10

Sat 4/12/08 3:30pm  Little Mountain Abbie's 11 vs. New Westminster Royals 10 

Sun 4/13/08 2:30pm  New Westminster Royals 7 vs. Dunbar 10

Here is the tournament schedule



Tuesday, April 8
Important dates of 2008 baseball season

OPENING DAY:
Saturday, March 29th, 11:30am - 1pm
Justin Morneau Field, Moody Park

PICTURE DAY:
Sunday  April 27th
Moody Park

HYACK TOURNAMENT: 
May 23rd, 24th, 25th
Moody Park

PUB NIGHT:
Saturday, June 7th, 6pm - 11pm
Jolly Mac's Pub and Sport's Bar {108th and 148th Surrey by Guildford}


CLOSING CEREMONIES:
Saturday, June 14th, TBA
Justin Morneau Field, Moody Park
 
D6 MAJORS DISTRICT ALL-STARS:
July 5th - July 12th
Justin Morneau Field, Moody Park



Sunday, January 27
New Westminster Little League Jersey & Hoody
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All pricing is including taxes 

Please send order to: ccote7@telus.net
Please send payment to (cheques only):
N.W.L.L
829-8th Ave
New Westminster B.C
V3M 2R4 

Note: No orders will be placed until payment and confirmation of order is received.  

Sizes are as follows:
Hoody Youth: S, M, L, XL
Hoody Adult: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Cage Jacket Youth: S/M, L/XL
Cage Jacket Adult: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Deluxe Jackets (Adult Sizes Only): S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL



Thursday, February 7
Justin Morneau Field Dedication

Justin Morneau received a hero's welcome when a baseball diamond in Moody Park was named in his honour on Feb 2nd.

FULL STORY from Burnaby Newsleader     FULL STORY from The Record

 

More Pictures.... 


JMF Front Picture

Wednesday, January 23
Justin Morneau Field Dedication

The Moody Park Diamond #5 in New Westminster will be renamed to Justin Morneau Field at a ceremony on Feb 2nd. It would be great to have as many kid's as we can out to celebrate this event as there will be lot's of press and dignitaries there. Maybe kids have a chance to get an autograph and a picture with a real Major League MVP. We’ll show Justin how much we appreciate his accomplishments and his commitment to our kid's in our growing Little League program in New West.

Date: Saturday, February 2nd. 

Time: 1PM

Location: Moody Park Diamond #5 (10th St. & Hamilton St., New Westminster) 

Special gifts: We will be giving out 200 8x10 pictures to kids for autographed in the park.



Tuesday, January 8
2008 Registration

Hello kids & parents,

New Westminster Little League extends a warm invitation to New Westminster & Burnaby, boys & girls, big and small (Ages 5-19) to come out and "PLAY BALL!" on the diamonds of Moody & Queens Parks in New Westminster. You’ll have fun being part of a team as you learn to hit, throw and catch a baseball like the pros. So dust off your glove, put on your hat and come out and play!

Registration:

Place: Centennial Comm. Center (Beside Canada Games pool, 6th Ave. & McBride)

Dates: Saturday, January 26, 10 – 3 PM & Saturday, February 9, 10 – 3 PM

 For more information, please check Here



Monday, April 16
FRIDAY NIGHT CLINIC'S @ QUEENS PARK STADIUM
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 EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT NEW WESTMINSTER LITTLE LEAGUE IS HOLDING CLINIC'S FOR ALL MINOR , MAJOR , JUNIOR , SENIOR PLAYERS START TIMES: MINORS 4:45 - 6pm MAJORS 5:45 - 7pm JUNIORS 6:45 - 8pm SENIORS 7:45 - 9:30pm BRING CLEATS,GLOVE,JERSEY,BASEBALL PANTS THIS WILL BE VERY BENIFICIAL TO ALL PLAYERS WANTING TO IMPROVE THERE BASEBALL SKILLS FROM THROWING , CATCHING , HITTING , BASE RUNNING ETC. THESE CLINIC'S WILL RUN EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT DEPENDING ON WEATHER CONDITIONS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COACH or COORDINATOR'S FOR MORE DETAILS AND WATCH YOUR E-MAILS FOR CANCELLATION DETAILS



Thursday, October 11
New Westminster Little League Executive 2007-2008

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Saturday, December 1
JUSTIN MORNEAU SELECTED 2006 AMERICIAN LEAGUE MVP
NEW WESTMINSTER RESIDENT JUSTIN MORNEAU HAS BEEN ELECTED THE 2006 AMERICIAN LEAGUE MVP THIS IS TRULY A GREAT HONOR AND A THRILL FOR EVERYONE IN THE NEW WESTMINSTER BASEBALL COMMUNITY.JUSTIN AND HIS DAD GEORGE HAVE BEEN PROUD SUPPORTERS OF NEW WEST LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM AS THIS IS WHERE JUSTIN STARTED HIS LOVE FOR THE GAME.CONGRATULATIONS TO JUSTIN AND HIS FAMILY AND MUCH SUCCSESS IN THE FUTURE

Monday, October 15
Winter Baseball Training
 New Westminster Little League Winter Baseball Training/Practice Nights will be starting Friday October 26th   

Location:                      Herbert Spencer School Gym

 

Dates:                           October 26 – December 7

                                    Will resume (Friday evenings) starting

January 11 to March 7 (excluding Feb. 8)

 

Times:                          7:30 – 9:30

 

Who can Attend:          Any Rookie or Minor player interested

 

Equipment:                   Non-Marking Shoes & Gloves

 

Cost:                            Free

 

Hope to see you all there!

 

Please contact Dan Tomalty (604 525-6482) if you have any questions regarding NWLL winter training.



Wednesday, October 24
PITCHING CLINIC'S @ QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL

Place: QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL GYM in QUEENSBOUROUGH

Time: 7pm MONDAY

Date: Nov 19 to Dec 3,    Jan 7 to Mid March

COST: FREE 

Available to players: ROOKIE, MINOR, MAJOR

For registration, please send your kid’s name, birthday, phone number and your e-mail address to ronsuffron@telus.net or phone Ron at 604-526-3089.



Sunday, February 15
Late Registrations

For any registrations after Feb. 14th, please contact Candice Cote at ccote7@telus.net. Any registrations after Feb. 14th are subject to $20 late fee and waiting list for team placement as room provides.

Registration and Fundraising Fee

Refund Policy

Volunteer Information