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 10-U, 12-U, 14-U, 16-U, 18-U PONY AND USSSA Fastpitch Tournament teams, LV Little Baseball League teams LVBA Baseball Tournament teams. DIRECTIONS TO COMPLEX AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
NORTHWEST "FRED HOSSLER" NIGHT AT THE IRON PIGS
SATURDAY MAY 25TH, THE NYAA WILL AGAIN HOST A NIGHT AT THE IRON PIGS. THIS YEAR WE WILL PAY TRIBUTE TO FRED HOSSLER. ALL NORTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE TICKET, COURTESY OF EHRLICH PEST CONTROL. ALL FAMILIES MUST TURN IN THEIR TICKET FORMS BY 5/15. A FORM CAN BE FOUND IN THE HANDOUT SECTION.
NORTHWEST LITTLE LEAGUE 2013 REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION DATES:
Saturdays January 19th and February 9th, 10am-1pm
Tuesdays January 29th and February 12th, 6-8pm
All registrations will be held in the NYAA Council room, located on the back of the snack stand. Registration forms have be emailed out to last years players, and are also available on our website in the hand-out section. You may also find the Code of conduct sheet, and volunteer form in the handout section. If you are planning on Coaching, or Umpiring, please fill the volunteer form out, and bring it along with a photo copy of your drivers license.
REGISTRATION FEE- $40 per player
NYAA FEE- $50 per family
FUNDRAISING- Each family must sell 15- $5 raffle tickets, or $50 buy-out
EXAMPLES: 1 CHILD- $40 LITTLE LEAGUE-$50 NYAA= $90 PLUS FUND RAISING OR BUY OUT
2 CHILDREN- $80 LITTLE LEAGUE-$50 NYAA= $130 PLUS FUNDRAISING
3 CHILDREN-$120 LITTLE LEAGUE-$50 NYAA=$170 PLUS FUNDRAISING
CREDIT CARDS ARE EXCEPTED
**The Northwest Youth Athletic Association Snack Stand will be run by Anna Koehler and Michelle Shellock for 2013. If you are interested in helping in opening or closing, or helping in any fashion, please contact Anna at
azp123@aol.com or 610-972-6225
NORTHWEST WELCOMES SOFTBALL PLAYERS FROM CITY LINE-BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP AND NORTH CENTRAL FOR THE 2013 SEASON
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CONGRATULATIONS NORTHWEST 9-10 GIRLS DISTRICT 20
CHAMPIONS
SECTION 6 RUNNER UP
CONGRATULATION NORTHWEST MAJOR BOYS DISTRICT 20
CHAMPIONS
2013 N.Y.A.A. EXECUTIVE BOARD
President: Jim Koehler
Treasurer: Paul Kundrik
Secretary: Keith Skinner
The Association individual Organization Presidents/Directors are as Follows:
Little League: Mike McGraw
Explosion Softball: Jim Koehler
LVBA-Cassidon Baseball: Jack Gross
Lehigh Valley Baseball League: Mark Voorhees
The 2013 NYAA Council Members are: Ross Wilson, Jason Hudak, Mark Voorhees, Jeff Zaun, Mike Perreault, Wayne Muffley, Joe Kirk, Brian Iasiello, Frank Stachina, Keith Laudenslager, Jack Gross
LEHIGH VALLEY LEAGUE BASEBALL
In addition to Little League, the NYAA will be entering the Lehigh Valley Baseball League for 2013. Teams at 10U(Biddy), 12U (Midget), and 14U(Knee-Hi) will compete against teams from around the Lehigh Valley during the 2013 season. Midget Division has full leading and stealing, 70 ft. bases and 48 ft. mound like traveling Tournament Baseball. Knee-Hi Division has full leading and stealing, 80 ft. bases and a 53 ft. mound, which makes this a great transition to the 90 ft. bases in future years. League runs May to July, plus playoffs.
For more information contact Jim Koehler NYAAPA@AOL.COM 484-256-5697
NYAA BATTING CAGES
NYAA Coaches looking for batting cage time should check the NYAA batting cage schedule online at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=iop2flui1qu2iajepgec3e93to@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York&gsessionid=OK
Then call, or email Rick Willmont with your time slot request 484-239-8730
fastpitcher1@aol.com
EXPLOSION FASTPITCH SOFTBALL
The Explosion Fastpitch Softball program offers Ladies ages 8-18 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 8-U, 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 10-U, 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
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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2013 DATES TO REMEMBER
DECEMBER- 2 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
JANUARY- 6 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
19 REGISTRATION 10AM-1PM
29 REGISTRATION 6-8PM
FEBRUARY- 9 REGISTRATION 10AM-1PM
12 REGISTRATION 6-8PM
17 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
24 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING #1 7PM
(LITTLE LEAGUE MANAGER SELECTION)
MARCH- 3 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
9 TRY-OUTS TIMES T.B.A.
16 WORK PARTY #1
23 WORK PARTY #2
24 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING #2
28 MANDATORY MANAGER/UMPIRE CLINIC 7:30PM IN COUNCIL ROOM
30 FUND RAISING DEADLINE
APRIL- 6 WORK PARTY #3
7 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
13 OPENING DAY NOON- 1ST GAME STARTS 1:30/2HR TIME LIMIT. 2ND GAME STARTS 4PM
15 OPENING DAY-RAIN DATE- NOON
16-18 PICTURES
20-21 EXPLODE INTO SPRING 12U PONY TOURNAMENT
MAY- 5 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
NORTHWEST- "FRED HOSSLER" NIGHT AT THE IRON PIGS
JUNE- 2 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING #3 7PM
(LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT MANAGER ELECTION)
8-9 EXPLOSION IN THE CHRISTMAS CITY 14U PONY TOURNAMENT
JULY- 7 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
20-21 EXPLOSION 18U-B USSSA BATTLE AT THE STACKS
AUGUST- 4 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
10 NYAA ANNUAL AWARDS PICNIC- NOON
SEPTEMBER- 1 COUNCIL MEETING 7PM
OCTOBER- 5-6 EXPLOSION FALL FASTPITCH FINALE 12U-14U TOURNAMENT
6GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING #4 ELECTION OF COUNCIL AND BOARD FOR 2014
12-13 EXPLOSION COLLEGE SHOWCASE
ASSOCIATION TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1996-PRESENT
2012- MAJOR BOYS DISTRICT 20 BASEBALL CHAMPIONS (1ST SINCE 1984)
2012-9-10 GIRLS DISTRICT 20 LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
2012- 18U EXPLOSION RED ASA EASTERN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
2012-18U EXPLOSION PONY NATIONAL 3RD PLACE
2011- 9-10 GIRLS DISTRICT 20 LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
2010- 18U EXPLOSION 3RD PLACE PONY NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
2010- 14U EXPLOSION LV LEAGUE REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS
2009- SR. BOYS DISTRICT 20 AND SECTION LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
2009- BIDDY LEHIGH VALLEY BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
2009- 14U EXPLOSION ASA PA STATE B SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS
2009- 12U EXPLOSION ASA PA STATE B SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS
2009- 14U EXPLOSION LEHIGH VALLEY LEAGUE SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS
2009- JR ORIOLES DIVISION BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
2009- MAJOR PHILLIES DIVISION BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
2009- FARM METS DIVISION BASEBALL CHAMPIONS
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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Directions:
Mapquest, or GPS address is: 1500 Kaywin Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018
From the South:
Take Route 378 North to the Eighth Ave North exit in Bethlehem. Take Eight Avenue North to the third light (including exit). To Eaton Ave. Make Left onto Eaton Ave. Take Eaton Ave to the 4th street on your right. (Kaywin Ave) Make a right onto Kaywin and Valley RD. Make a left onto Valley and go through the gate.
From the East or West:
(West)Take Route 22 East to Route 378 South. (East) Take Route 22 West to Route 378 South. Get off at the first exit (Schoenersville Road). At the light at the exit, make a left, this is actually Catasauqua Rd. Go back over Route 378, past a fire station and school to the first right you can make. (Kaywin Ave). Turn right onto Kaywin and go to the second stop sign. Turn right at stop sign (Valley Rd), and go throught the gate.
From the North:
Take Rout 33 South to Route 22. Take Route 22 West to Route 378 South. Get off at the first exit (Schoenersville Road). At the light at the exit, make a left, this is actually Catasauqua Rd. Go back over Route 378, past a fire station and school to the first right you can make. (Kaywin Ave). Turn right onto Kaywin and go to the second stop sign. Turn right at stop sign (Valley Rd), and go throught the gate.
** 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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