New Jersey District 20 Little League: Welcome

FALL BALL (9/2):  Welcome back, everyone!  Time for baseball in the fall.  Schedules for Majors and Minors is posted.  As soon as I get manager names, I will replace the "Team 1" monickers with the manager name so we can best be on the same page.  A list of rules and regulations will be in the Handouts on Monday night.  Good luck and most importantly - have fun! 

THE CURTAIN CLOSES (7/30): The above picture is symbolic of what Little League was, is, and hopefully will forever be.  The 8-9 championship was nothing short of a classic.  Imagine 8 and 9 year olds who were fearless in the field, stellar on the hill, and determined at the plate and all performing with such grace and dignity.  At the end of the day, this is just a game.  Life has greater meaning than the runs, the hits, and the errors.  However, it is through the journey of the game that character is developed, friendships are formed, and lessons are learned.  Congratulations to both teams; Jefferson for winning the championship, but also to both teams for your display of character, courage, and loyalty.  Thank you for reminding us what these tournaments are all about.

With that said, another tournament season has come to pass.  Congratulations to Sparta (12-11 & 10-09 champions), Jefferson (11-10 & 9-8 champions), Wallkill Valley (Senior champions), and Kittatinny/Newton (Junior champions).  Thank you parents for devoting your time and energy and allowing your child to experience the tournament season and for being by their side whether they won or lost.  Thank you to all the hard working umpires who bear the responsibilities so few would shoulder.  Thank you to district staff for all the hours you volunteer to make our tournaments the best district tournaments in New Jersey.  Of course, thanks to Lori Grant, our District Administrator whose love and passion for the game never dims.  Finally, the thank yous of thank yous to all the players for your passion, spirit, and energy.  You are Little League.  We are all so proud of you.

ADDITIONAL CONGRATULATIONS (7/18):  The Juniors division was settled Sunday with Kittatinny/Newton LLs obtaining the title after coming through the loser's bracket.  Great job! 

CONGRATULATIONS!! (7/12):  Some district crowns have been handed out over the past week that certainly need mentioning.  First, the Sparta 10-09 team won the district title on July 6.  Tonight, their "big brothers" from the Sparta 12-11 team captured the crown with an 8-2 victory over a very a tough Jefferson squad.  Finally, on July 11, Wallkill Valley captured the first contested Senior division championship this district has seen in quite a long time.  Congratulations to all three teams and best of luck in the Sections!

IT'S SHOW TIME (6/23):  On the eve of our annual tournament season, the District 20 staff would like to wish all the players and coaches the best of luck.  While the intensity may be turned up a few notches, it is at the end of the day, a game for kids.  Everyone will be trying their hardest to coach the best game, to get all the right calls, and to make the plays on the field.  Just please keep in mind, that whether they win or lose, as long as they always do their best - well - that's all we can really ask of them.  Thank you and good luck.

SCORE REPORTING (06/21): Please see "Class in Session" for an exact example of how I need the score reported to me.  You can email it or text it to me, but it must be done at the conclusion of the game.  It also must be 100% accurate.