Welcome to the website of Northwest Youth Athletic Association (NYAA). Home of Northwest Little League, Connie Mack baseball, A.S.A. Lehigh Valley League softball, Northwest Explosion 12-U, 14-U, 16-U, 18-U PONY AND USSSA Fastpitch Tournament teams, 23-U Christmas City Crush Ladies Softball. Lehigh Valley League Baseball teams, and A.A.U. Baseball Tournament teams
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FALLEN ANGEL
It is with a heavy heart I announce the passing of Kasey Roman. Kasey was a bubbly and spirited individual, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Marcia and Mike, Jesse , Matt and Chris would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers.
There will be a tree planting ceremony and candle light vigil at Northwest Sunday November 1st at starting at 4Pm. Donations will also be collected for the Kasey Roman Scholarship fund. Checks can be made to The Kasey Roman Scholarship Fund.
Viewing will be held Tuesday November 3rd at the Long Funeral Home on Linden street in Bethlehem from 6-9 PM . Mass will be held Wednesday at the Notre Dame Church on Catasaqua Rd. in Bethlehem starting at 11 oclock.
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STEP UP TO THE PLATE
The NYAA is run by a Council of 18 Members. There are currently 4 Council positions available for the 2010 season. It's time for parents of the Little League players to step up to the plate. In addition to the 4 open Council Seats, Vice President, Secretary, Refreshment Stand Coordinator, Ways and Means coordinator, Fund Raising Chairman and Equipment coordinators positions are open. The programs we offer, can only be as good as the people who run them. We need your help. Any time you can afford to give the Council is greatly appreciated. Next Council Meeting is Sunday December 13th at 7 PM in the Council Room. For more information contact Martha Kelly at Martha_Kelly@vfc.com
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2010 NYAA COUNCIL
PRESIDENT MARTHA KELLY
TREASURER PAUL KUNDRIK
COUNCIL MEMBERS BILL PINTER, MIKE LUTSEO, MARK VOORHEES, JASON HUDAK, JOE HOLLY, JARRETT WEISS, JEFF ZAUN, JOE KIRK, ROSS WILSON, FRANK STACHINA, JIM KOEHLER, BRIAN IASIELLLO
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UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
SUNDAY 11/15 The 16U Explosion Black team will host a comedy night Sunday November 15th at the Firehouse Bar, 217 Broadway, in South Bethlehem from 7-9 PM. Doors will open at 6PM for food patronage and cash bar. Comedian Jimmy Carrol will be the headliner. Tickets are $20 each, and may be purchased by contacting Ross Wilson at rosswwilson@gmail.com or 610-393-3665
SATURDAY 11/21 The 12U Explosion team will host a Pancake and Sausage breakfast on Saturday November 21st at the Applebees on Catasaqua Rd. from 8-10AM. All you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, juice, coffee, soda for $6 a person. For tickets contact John Keet at kettjj@msn.com or 610-762-7198
SUNDAY 12/13 The 14U Explosion Red team will host a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Sunday december 13th at the Aplebees on Rt. 191 in Bethlehem, from 8-10 AM. Tickets are $7 a person, and photos with Santa will also be available. For tickets contact Bill Pinter at pinterb@dnb.com or 610-248-4544
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LEHIGH VALLEY LITTLE BASEBALL LEAGUE
In 2009, the NYAA has in addition to Little League joined the Lehigh Valley Little Basbeall League. This League runs May 1st to July 1st, plus playoffs and offers us a larger territory base in which to gain players. The League competes with teams from across the Lehigh Valley giving the boys a broader range of competition. Pitching and base distance, and rules are more suited to the ages. In 2009 the NYAA entered a Biddy team (10-Under), which became 2009 Regular Season, and playoff Champions. In 2010, we will enter teams at 10U (Biddy), 12U (Midget) and 14U (Knee Hi).Try outs for 2010 will be December 5th at the Lehigh Valley Baseball Academy, from 9-2 PM. Please contact your perspective coach below to reserve a spot at try outs, or to answer any questions. Players must live in the City of Bethlehem. You can also check out the Lehigh Valley League website at http://www.eteamz.com/lvleague/
2010 NYAA LVL BASEBALL COACHING STAFF
10U (BIDDY) BILL BERLOTTI BERLOTTI5@RCN.COM
12U (MIDGET) JACK GROSS JACK@CASSIDONREALTY.COM
14U (KNEE HI) MIKE LUTSEO TFL711@PTD.NET
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EXPLOSION FASTPITCH SOFTBALL
The Explosion Fastpitch Softball program offers Ladies ages 10-18 a variety of programs in which to compete. Ladies wishing weeknight League play can play in the Lehigh Valley League which runs May to July at ages 10-U,12-U,14-U, 16-U and plays teams from across the Lehigh Valley, Mondat through Thursday only. For those wishing weekend traveling Tournaments, we offer excellent teams which compete across the East Coast and at Nationals at 12-U, 14-U, 16-U, 18-U. For more information contact Jim Koehler at nwexplosion@aol.com or visit our website at www.eteamz.com/nwexplosion
2010 LEHIGH VALLEY LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Wednesday 11/18 from 7-8 PM in the NYAA Council Room
Sunday 11/22 from 7-8 PM in the NYAA Council Room
You can also click on the handout section at the left and print out a registration form and either mail it in, or bring it to registration.
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NYAA BATTING CAGES
As of 9/1 the batting cages will be scheduled by Rick Wilmott. Please check the newly formed batting cage website at http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=iop2flui1qu2iajepgec3e93to%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York
before calling Rick to reserve a time slot. Contact Rick at 484-239-8730 or fastpitcher1@aol.com
CONGRATULATIONS LITTLE LEAGUE SR. BOYS SECTION 6 BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
CONGRATULATIONS EXPLOSION SOFTBALL TEAMS
12-U Explosion Softball Team 2009 ASA State Champions !
York Pa 7/12, 2009
14-U Explosion Softball Team 2009 ASA State Champions !
Sunbury Pa 7/12 2009
2009 N.Y.A.A. REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS
The N.Y.A.A. would like to take this time to thank it's regular season Champions !
9-10 Mets regular season baseball Champions
11-12 Phillies regular season and playoff baseball champions
13-14 Orioles Playoff baseball champions
14-U Explosion East Lehigh Valley League regular season softball champions
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REGISTRATION AND CODE OF CONDUCT FORMS CAN BE FOUND IN THE HANDOUT SECTION OF THIS WEBPAGE. DOWNLOAD THEM, FILL THEM OUT AND SAVE TIME AT REGISTRATION
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Schedules
Little League schedules are available by clicking on the Links button on the left, then selecting the desired division.
The Connie Mack schedule is available by clicking on the Links button on the left, then selecting the Connie Mack website
Lehigh Valley League Softball schedules will be available shortly.
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ASSOCIATION TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2008- MAJOR DIVISION BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
2008- FARM DIVISION BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
2008- 14-UNDER L.V. LEAGUE A.S.A. SOFTBALL SEASON CHAMPIONS
2008- 12-UNDER L.V. LEAGUE A.S.A. SOFTBALL PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS
2008- 14-UNDER CHRISTMAS CITY CRUSH 2ND PLACE A.S.A. SOFTBALL NATIONS VIRGINIA
2008- 18-UNDER EXPLOSION 9TH PONY SOFTBALL NATIONALS OHIO
2007- 18-UNDER USSSA PA. STATE SOFTBALL CHAMPS
2007- 10-UNDER L.V. LEAGUE A.S.A. SOFTBALL SEASON CHAMPS 18-0
2006- 12-UNDER L.V. LEAGUE A.S.A SOFTBALL SEASON CHAMPS 15-0
2005- SR. BOYS BASEBALL CITY COMBINATION CHAMPIONS
2003- CONNIE MACK STATE CHAMPIONS
2001- SECTION CHAMPIONS JUNIOR BASEBALL
2000- WORLD SERIES,4TH PLACE IN THE WORLD, JUNIOR LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL, SEATTLE WASHINGTON
(ONLY DISTRICT 20 TEAM IN HISTORY TO MAKE IT TO LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES)
1999- SECTION CHAMPIONS JUNIOR SOFTBALL
1998- STATE CHAMPIONS MAJOR SOFTBALL
1997- STATE RUNNER UP MAJOR SOFTBALL
1996- STATE CHAMPIONS 9+10 SOFTBALL
1996- DISTRICT CHAMPIONS 9+10 BASEBALL
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
November 2008
2 Council Meeting 7 PM
5 Explosion 2009 LV Softball League registration 7-8 PM
9 Explosion 2009 LV Softball League registration 7-8 PM
12 Explosion 2009 LV Softball League registration 7-8 PM
16 Explosion 2009 LV Softball League registration 7-8 PM
December 2008
7 Council Meeting 7 PM
January 2009
4 Council Meeting 7PM
11 Explosion Meeting 8 PM
18 Explosion Meeting 8 PM- Guest speaker Liberty head coach Rich Giering
24 Registration, NYAA Council Room 10-1PM
28 Registration, NYAA Council Room 6-8PM
31 Registration, NYAA Council Room 10-1 PM
February 2009
2 L.V. League Baseball Meeting 7 PM
4 Registration, NYAA Council Room 6-8PM
8 Council Meeting 7PM
18 L.V. Softball League Meeting 7:30 PM
22 General Membership Meeting #1 (Manager Selection) 7 PM
March 2009
2 L.V. League baseball Meeting 7 PM
7 Try-Outs times T.B.A.
8 Try-Outs (rain date)
8 Player Draft
14 Work Party #1
15 (CANCELLED) Council Meeting 7 PM
18 L.V. League Softball Meeting 7:30 PM
21 Work Party #2
28 Work Party #3
29 General Membership Meeting #2, 7 PM
31 Pictures at James Buchanan school (times T.B.A.)
April 2009
4 Opening Day 1PM
5 Opening Day (rain date)
12 Council Meeting 7 PM
May 2009
3 Council Meeting 7PM
17 NYAA Pancake and Sausage Breakfast 8-Noon (Hanover Twsp. Fire Hall)
23 Volunteer Picnic 1 PM
24 NYAA day at the Iron Pigs 1:30 Game Time
31 NYAA Golf Tournament
(cancelled) 31 General Membership Meeting #3 (tournament team manager selection)
June 2009
3 Genral Membership Meeting #3 (tournament team manager selection)
7 Tournament team player selection
20-21 Explosion Host 16-U (B) ASA National Qualifier
July 2009
5 Council Meeting 7PM
18-19 Explosion 18-U Host Pony Tournament
August 2009
2 Council Meeting 7PM
(Special Awards Selection)
8 N.Y.A.A. Awards Picnic (NOON)
September 2009
13 Council Meeting 7PM ( Moved from 9/6)
October 2009
4 General Membership Meeting #4 7PM
(Election of Council Members and Excecutive Board)
November 2009
1 Council Meeting 7PM
December 2009
6 Council Meeting 7 PM
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** 2009 Registration Fees **
$50.00 per family (NYAA Membership)
$40.00 Little League ages 7-16 per player
$30 Little League ages 5-6 per player
$100.00 fundraising per family ( Little League )
$125.00 per child (Connie Mack Baseball)
$135.00 Explosion Lehigh Valley League softball
$150.00 Northwest Lehigh Valley League Baseball
-- CREDIT CARDS EXCEPTED THIS YEAR AT REGISTRATION --
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** CLICK ON HANDOUTS FOR PRINTABLE **
REGISTRATION FORM
SAVE TIME AT REGISTRATION BY FILLING
IT OUT BEFOREHAND AND BRINGING IT ALONG.
** ALSO IN THE HANDOUT SECTION IS A **
PRINTABLE CODE OF CONDUCT WHICH ALL
FAMILIES MUST READ AND SIGN.
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THE NORTHWEST YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IS A NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION. IT'S STAFF IS MADE UP OF 100% VOLUNTEERS!
WE WELCOME ANY ADULTS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE ORGANIZATION
TO DONATE THEIR TIME, HOWEVER LITTLE IT MAY BE. THE CHILDREN
OF NORTHWEST BETHLEHEM GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!
HELP NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
1. UMPIRES
2. MANAGERS
3. REFRESHMENT STAND OPENERS AND CLOSERS
4. FIELD MAINTENANCE
5. COUNCIL MEMBERS
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