SA 5 Diamonds: Welcome
Welcome to the heart of the Southside of San Antonio! We offer baseball and softball programs for boys and girls from ages 3 to 16! Come visit our fields and join us! Our league is located at 8214 S. Flores (between Formosa and Amber). We host divisions in tiny tee (ages 3 & 4); t-ball (ages 5 & 6); coach-pitch (softball (girls) & baseball (boys) ages 7 & 8); minor (boys & girls ages 9 & 10); major (boys & girls ages 11 & 12); juniors (boys & girls ages 13 & 14) and seniors (boys & girls ages 15 & 16). For each division, boys' age as of April 31 each year and girls' age as of December 31 of the preceding year. We are a volunteer organization and appreciate all community support. Thanks to all the people who generously volunteer their time, energy, and know-how! We are grateful for every minute!
GAME SCHEDULES FOR END OF SEASON UNDER "Handouts" under "Playoffs". For all softball division questions, please contact Aaron Viagran at 210-274-3011
GAMES SCHEDULED FOR Tuesday, May 15, have been canceled due to rain
Games scheduled for FRIDAY, May 11 on the SOFTBALL FIELD ONLY have been canceled due to standing water. All other fields will play as scheduled. Please tell all parents. Thank you!
THE PARKS & RECREATION BOND PASSED!
THANK YOU! 5 Diamonds will receive improvements within the next 5 years thanks to you!
SENIOR DIVISION GIRLS (15/16 YO) STILL NEEDED
5Diamonds will begin accepting applications for the Senior Division of Little League. Boys age 15 & 16 (age as of April 31, 2012) and Girls age 15 & 16 (age as of December 31, 2011) may register to play for 5 Diamonds Little League. The games will be interleagued with other Little Leagues in neighboring counties. Come join the fun! League play will not begin until May 5, 2012. Please print the registration forms located under "HANDOUTS" to register. Questions? Call Elaine Ortiz at 210-846-0415.Please note that All-Star managers, coaches and team parents MUST be in good standing and must be APPROVED by the Board of Directors to represent 5Diamonds in post season play.
End of season ceremonies and All Star announcements on Saturday, June 16 at 3pm at 5 Diamonds fields.
WEATHER QUESTIONS?
Check the website on the days weather is a factor.
All schedules for SPRING 2012 season under "HANDOUTS" under Spring 2012 schedules
INTERESTED IN COACHING?
All coaches, managers, and team parents MUST undergo and PASS a background check. All parent volunteers (managers, coaches, and team parents) MUST be approved by a majority of the Board vote. Background check forms must be filled out completely with a copy of a current driver's license and $5 processing fee paid.
SCHEDULING PRACTICE
For all fields, please call Board member Mark Samer at 210-262-7519.
Bat regulations for 2012 season have been announced! See the Little League Website at www.littleleague.org. A list of bats can be downloaded. Most affected divisions are Minor Boys division and older.
MUCH THANKS TO JENNIFER RAMOS FOR THE FUNDING OF THE PAVING PROJECT AND FOR HER CONTINUED SUPPORT OF 5 DIAMONDS!
ON TO STATE!!!!!
As the only team from the Southside of San Antonio and the only team from San Antonio in District 21, we are proud to announce that the Senior Boys Baseball team from SA 5 Diamonds Little League won the Texas West, Section 3 Little League title by defeating Sonora in Uvalde, Texas. They played in the Texas West State Little League tournament in Fort Worth July 20, 2011. http://www.texaswest.org/
The bottom row from left to right:
Brett Wilson, Javier Salinas, Tristan Settles, Frank Romo, Donny Perez, Jesse Medina, Wyatt Trinidad, Raymond Flores III, Frank Bosmans IV
The top row from left to right:
Coach Gilbert Munoz, Dominick Ortiz, Adrian Gallegos, Juan de Alejandro, Manager Albert Fernandez, Adam Rodriguez, Sergio Munoz, Coach Brett Wilson
MANY THANKS TO:
Councilwoman Jennifer Ramos for putting up canopy shade on 3 fields and for a future parking lot paving project!
State Senator Carlos Uresti for sponsoring our tball field!
TOYOTA Manufacturing of San Antonio for their donation of brand new scoreboards!
Residency requirements: Child must live within boundaries set out by Little League which include Harlandale ISD, Southside ISD, South San ISD, some of Southwest ISD, the Highlands HS area, Burbank HS area, Brackenridge HS area, and some of the East Central ISD. These are general areas that are included in SA 5 Diamond boundaries. Boys and girls ages 3 to 16 (see birthdate deadlines above). All 3 year olds must be age 3 by January 1.
If you have questions, please e-mail sa5diamonds@yahoo.com
Board Members for 2011 - 2012 - President Dennis Ortiz; VP Boys - Frank Bosmans; VP Girls - Roy Apolinar: Player Agent Elaine Ortiz 210-846-0415; Girls Player Agent Aaron Viagran; Boys Player Agent Rubie Salazar; Safety Officer John Luna, Treasurer Liz Martinez 210-638-9334, Assistant Treasurer Zeneth Harris; Concessionaire Isabel Luna; Fundraiser Denise Garcia; Secretary Olivia Tober; Maintenance/Scheduler Mark Samer; Tball/Tiny T Coordinator Roland Villa; Members Tony Blackburn, Tracy Bosmans and Oscar Tober.
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