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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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
FOR 2009 LITTLE LEAGUE SCHEDULES, CLICK ON LINKS TO YOUR LEFT, THEN THE APPROPRIATE AGE LEVEL
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JULY 5TH COUNCIL MEETING POSTPONED
Because of the Holiday Weekend, The July 5th Council meeting will be rescheduled to next Sunday July 12th at 7PM . Enjoy the Holiday with your freinds and family. Don't forget to check the Allstar schedule, and support our Little League Teams!
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2009 LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT SEASON
You may follow Northwest, and all the other District 20 teams on the District website at: WWW.PA20LL.ORG click on the website, go to tournaments on the left hand side, and click on the age bracket you desire. We will also follow all the Northwest teams, with a game recap on this homepage.
9-10 GIRLS
THURSDAY 7/9 6PM AT LEHIGH
9-10 BOYS
SUNDAY 7/5 5PM AT CITY LINE
The boys looked super in their opener against City Line. Right from the get go, we scored 5 runs in the first innning. It looked like most all the boys had a hit in the game, total 12 in all, with Justin Schmoyer leading the way going 3 for 3 and 5 RBI's. Mike Perrault was the winning pitcher, final score 23-4 after 4 innings. Next game will be a good one.
Next game at Nazareth Tuesday 7/7 6PM
On this night the young Northwest team was no match for the well seasoned Nazareth team, losing 8-2. Pitcher Harrison Fandel was 2 for 2, and Mike Perrault had 3 hits and one RBI. This team has alot of talent and is young. They will surely be a team to watch in the future. Good luck next game boys.
Next Game : Thursday 7/9 6PM at North Central
11-12 BOYS
WEDNESDAY 7/1 6PM AT NORTHEAST
On this day, Northeast was no match for Coach Lutseo and the boys of summer. Northwest over Northeast 15-2. Behind winning pitcher Sean Fritz, the team collected 13 hits, with no errors on the field. Home runs by Charles Benzing and Tyler Lutseo, and 2 RBI's each by Tyler Erney,Derek Skinner and Sean Kelly fueled the potent Northwest offense. Come out and watch the team, as their next game is sure to be a thriller.
Next game at Lehigh Wednesday 7/8 6PM
What a game ! Talented youth, Great coaching, and patients were all the day ordered. Starting pitcher Tyler Lutseo gave them all he had, until his tank was empty. Josh Polenchar came in relief, to pitch masterfully, and keep the big hitting Lehigh boys off stride with his curve ball. In the 6th inning, down 2 runs, with the top of our order up, the boys new this was their last chance. Lehighs pitcher tried to pitch around the big hit threats of our team, only to get bit by the rest of the hitters who stepped it up in time to give Northwest a big win 8-6 to take the winners bracket championship. Northwest had 9 hits, and no errors in the field. The hit parade provided by Tyler Erney 4 RBI, Charles Benzing 3 hits, Tyler Lutseo 2 hits and Sean Fritz 2 hits. Coach Lutseo has been Coaching these boys for years, his patients, the boys eagerness to learn and prosper, and weekend Tournaments have peaked this team at the right time. Congratulations boys and staff ! Keep it going
Next Game: Saturday 7/11 5PM home vrs. losers bracket winner (Nazareth or Lehigh)
11-12 GIRLS
MONDAY 6/29 6PM AT LEHIGH
Loss 15-5
Next Game: Wednesday 7/1 6PM at home vrs. HLS/CL/NC
The Ladies of West Bethlehem, weren't running on all cylinders last night. They just couldn't seem to get anything going offensively and errors in the field scored runs that kept the team out of the game. Thank you staff for volunteering your time and efforts. Ladies, thanks for your commitment and spirit of the game. Hope you have a great summer. HLS/CL/NC over West Bethlehem 16-2
13-14 BOYS
SUNDAY 4/28 1PM AT HELLERTOWN
Ah, the mood swings of a Jr. boys game. The first 3 innings of the game our team looked like a million bucks. Kevin Klinger pitched a masterful 3 innings, with some great defensive plays, and a plethora of hits from the boys to back him up, we led Hellertown 7-1 . In the next 2 innings they came back to take the lead 8-7. In the top of the 5th with runners on 1st and 2nd, Kevin Klinger hit a 2 run double to give us back the lead 9-8. Then the wheels fell off the wagon, with about 10 errors in the 5th and 6th innings, behind the pitching of Adam Uliana, Tyler Piper and Ryan Denny. At that point the boys looked like about a buck two fifty. Final score Hellertown over Northwest 17-9 . Good luck to the boys next game. You have alot of talent, but you gotta play hard for 7 innings.
Next Game: Tuesday 7/7 6 PM home vrs. NC/SS
Like the song goes-Boom Boom Boom, out go the lights. The game started at 5:45 and ended in darkness at 8:45 . For Northwest, DJ Schmoyer was certainly the MVP. He went 3 for 4 with 6 RBI'S and was also the winning pitcher of record. Other offensive stars were Collin McGeary 2 for 4, and Tyler Pieper 2 for 4. The boys played much better today, and for their efforts will live to play another day.
Next Game : Sunday 7/12 5 PM vrs. winner of Lehigh - City Line game
14-16 BOYS
TUESDAY 7/7 6PM AT PENNRIDGE
Tonight the boys played to their potential, beating Pennridge 15-1. Winning pitcher Dylan Sauerwine also went 2 for 4. Other offensive contributors were Peter Daland 2 for 4, Sean McMurtrie 2 RBI, Vinnie Augello 2 RBI. On paper this team has the talent to be a District Champion. If the boys play with as much heart and desire as they have talent, the sky's the limit. This is your year boys, seize the moment!
Next game : Saturday 7/11 at 1PM at NE/NC/SS
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LEHIGH VALLEY LITTLE BASEBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
Congratulations to The 10U Biddy team and Staff on winning the regular season with a record of 13-1. They have won their first 2 playoff games, and play home Wednesday 7/1 for the champion of the winners braket. Good luck Team and Staff !!!
LEHIGH VALLEY LITTLE BASEBALL LEAGUE
For 2009, the NYAA has in addition to Little League joined the Lehigh Valley Little Basbeall League. This League runs May 1st to July 1st 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. For 2009 the NYAA has entered a Biddy team (10-Under). For more information contact Jim Koehler at nyaapa@aol.com . Visit the 10-Under website at http://www.eteamz.com/cassidoncrusaders/ , or the Lehigh Valley website at http://www.eteamz.com/lvleague/
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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. 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
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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
6 Council Meeting 7PM
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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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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