Temple Terrace Little League: League News!
Wednesday, October 28TEMPLE TERRACE LITTLE LEAGUE TURNS BACK THE CLOCK TO THE VINTAGE DAYS OF BASE BALL
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| Vintage Base Ball Federation | |
Local Little League giving community a chance to play the game of base ball the way it was originally played.
Temple Terrace, Florida, October 19, 2009 – The local little league is finding ways to give back to the community. The Temple Terrace Little League Board of Directors decided to host a one-of-a-kind Vintage Base Ball game at our park on the last day of the season. Anyone interested in playing on a team for an inning or more are encouraged to contact us to sign up.
Vintage Base Ball, originally spelled with two words prior to the 1880s, refers to the game with different rules and terminology than what we are using today. No one would want “bugs” in our park today, but 125 years ago a team couldn’t make it without them because that is what they called “fans” in those days.
The game was played different. The fielders did not use gloves and if the ball is caught on the first bounce, it is still an out. The 19th century rules reflect a very gentlemanly game. No spitting, cursing or gambling or the Umpire will impose a small fine.
Vintage Base Ball is so old that it is becoming a new sport! The state of Florida has only a few Vintage base ball teams, but the phenomenon is growing across the country with more than 225 teams in 32 states.
On November 14th, 2009, the league only has three regular games scheduled for that day. The Vintage Base Ball will begin promptly at 12 noon and the second game at 2pm. This will be an opportunity for all ages to participate together and learn the game that we know now as Vintage Base Ball.
“This is just one of the many ways that we work to give something back to our community,” said Betsy Clark, league president. “
The Temple Terrace Little League has been building character in our community’s youth for 52 years chartering for the first time in 1957. Thousands of young players have come through the program and have grown up and became leaders in our community and abroad.
We take great pride in building a quality-based, community driven organization that impresses the core values of life in our youth.
“By hosting this Vintage Base Ball game, we can provide an opportunity to give something unique back to the community and provide an educational experience for our community,” said Richard Schmidt, player agent for the league.
“It is our way of thanking this wonderful community for their continued support for our league through the years,” Schmidt continued.
For more information or to learn how to participate in the Vintage Base Ball game, keep logging on to our website at www.templeterracelittleleague.com for more updates..
Handout: Vintage Base Ball Game
Tuesday, August 11
Temple Terrace Volunteer, Rick Rausch, Considered for Award at Little League Headquarters
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August 11, 2009 . Temple Terrace, Florida – The Little League International in Williamsport, PA announced recently the winners of the 2009 Volunteer awards to be recognized at this year’s Little League World Series.
The program acknowledges outstanding volunteers nominated from each league from all across the country each spring. The one lucky winner from each category – 10 in all – wins an all-expense paid trip to the Little League World Series and gets to attend all banquets and other functions leading up to the much anticipated summer series.
Rick Rausch was nominated by many local league members and recommendations were submitted on his behalf. The foundation of Rausch’s nomination was built on his dedication to the league, his ability to recruit new volunteers and his propensity to help those less fortunate.
Richard Schmidt, our Player Agent, believes that Rick’s dedication to the league has not only helped our managers and coaches, but also our volunteers and the families of participating players.
“Rick has been a consistent, steadfast resource for all directors, managers, coaches, players and families at the park,” said Schmidt.
“The key to his consideration for this award must be his ability to make volunteering fun which recruits other volunteers,” says Division Director, Mark Hutson.
One manager remembers Rausch for keeping his character present during difficult decision making.
“He is a man of great character and integrity who I have seen have to make difficult, but always fair decisions,” said Eric Leonard. “And I have seen him spend valuable time with those less talented.”
It is easy to understand why Rick Rausch was at the forefront when the time came for nominating a “Volunteer of the Year” candidate from our league.
Rausch is extremely deserving of the nomination and we are proud of what he has accomplished here at Temple Terrace Little League.
A very big Thank You goes out to Rick Rausch, our unsung hero!
For more information click here: http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2009/May-Aug/VOTY09.htmSaturday, August 8
Little League "U"
The Little League "U" Program is designed to help develop a framework of excellence for all of our managers, coaches and volunteers here at our Temple Terrace Little League park. Each participant must attend all four Session to receive their Little League “U” certification. We have included a makeup date of October 31, 2009, for those whose may have missed a previous Session.
Please submit your enrollment by September 12 to Wesley Fricks, VP of Baseball Operations by email at wfricks@tampabay.rr.com or to Richard Schmidt , Player Agent, at Schmidt@agi-engineers.com .
See “U” there !