Urbandale Little League: My Site News

Thursday, August 20
WHO TV and Des Moines Register Provide Coverage from Williamsport

Both WHO TV and the Des Moines Register have sent reporters to Williamsport.  Tune in to WHO or get a copy of the register.  You can also check their websites for news and photos.

WHO TV

Des Moines Register



Sunday, August 16
Urbandale to play in Little League World Series!
LLWS

On Saturday, August 15, the Major League All-Stars defeated the Missouri All-Star team 7-6 to win the Midwest Regional Tournament.  The victory qualifies the team for the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania!  The World Series begins on August 21st and our All-Stars will meet the Southeast regional winner from Warner Robbins, Georgia.  All games will be televised on either ESPN or ABC.  Additional information can be found on the Little League website.

 




Sunday, August 16
Junior League All-Stars Compete in Regional Championship

The Junior League All-Stars had a great run in the Central Region All-Star tournament and competed in the championship game on Thursday, August 13.  Unfortunatley they lost the game to the Indiana All-Stars. 

This was still quite an accomplishment as All-Star play in the Central Region began with 575 teams from 11 states.  

Congratulations to the team!

 



Sunday, August 16
Urbandale has Four State Champions!

Four All-Star teams from Urbandale win State Championships!  The Championship teams are:

  • 10-11 Year Olds
  • 11-12 Year Olds (Major League)
  • 13 Year Olds
  • Junior League

Congratulations to all of the teams!

 

 



Tuesday, April 8
Urbandale Little League Scholarship

The Urbandale Little League Board of Directors would like to remind you about the ULL Scholarship:

The Urbandale Little League has voted to annually award a graduating high school senior with a one time scholarship in the range of $500 - $1000.

The award amount will be determined by the Urbandale Little League Executive Committee each year based on the funds available to the league that year.   For more information, and to access the documents: 

http://www.eteamz.com/ull/files/Scholarship.pdf


Monday, October 22
Volunteer Opportunities

Urbandale Little League is always looking for volunteers to help out during the year with tournaments, field preperations, coaching, etc. To find out more about volunteering opportunities contact any board member.

 




Little League Child Protection Program

All local Little Leagues are now required to conduct background checks on Managers, Coaches, Board of Directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with, players or teams. Individuals are also required to complete and submit a Little League Volunteer Application to their local league. For additional information, click here.

Thursday, May 3
Scholarship Application
Annual Scholarship Award --
Beginning in 2007, Urbandale Little League will annually award one Senior League 16 year old player with a one time scholarship in the range of $500 - $1000. The award amount will be determined by the Urbandale Little League Executive Committee each year based on the funds available to the league that year. The scholarship check will be made payable to the student and their selected college or university. The scholarship money must be used directly for secondary educational purposes on books, tuition, or housing in the year awarded. Applications will be evaluated by the members of the Urbandale Little League Executive Committee based on player contributions to Urbandale Little League, involvement in community activities, and the recommendation of others.
The application must be completed and mailed by May 18, 2007.
Players/families with questions may call Dean Brown - 276-6155.


Please click here for information.