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Welcome to the home page of the Union City Little League. Please check this site often for information pertaining to U.C.L.L. activites. Schedules, directions to fields, game updates, news and more are posted on the site. Please participate in our on line surveys and feel free to leave a message on our message board. Click here to send an email to Union City Administration Email address: unioncityll@yahoo.com Please scroll down to read articles relating to the U.C.L.L. Click here to go to the Little League web site Please click on the PICTURE section in the menu to the left to view pictures from our 2006 Opening Day Ceremonies!
Fifty years from now it wont matter who struck out, who dropped a fly ball, who hit the home run, or how many wins and losses their Little League team had. But, the world will be a better place if you make a difference in a childs life.
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Thursday, July 3
Tournament update
The Junior Softball and Major baseball teams have been eliminated from District 3 play, while the Major softball team moves on to the semi finals.
The Juniors lost a heartbreaker to Oxford 9- 8 in extra innings eliminating them from the tournament. After a loss to Derby, the major boys took on Peter J Foley and lost 5 - 0 also eliminated from tournament play. The boys will move on to play in Southington at the Allan Bantor Memorial Tournament. Last year, the major boys made it to the Championship game in Southington going undefeated in pool play but lost the final game against Berlin 6-2.
The Major girls softball team won a thriller against Shelton Wednesday night 7-6. The girls bounced back after falling behind 5-2 early. Giving up the 6-5 lead in the top of the 6th, Union City rallied to load the bases in the bottom of the 6th inning. Jordyn Sigetti drew a walk to force the winning run home. Sarah Chandler pitched well for Union City going the distance to pick up the win. Brianna Britto and Nicole Lopes were solid defensively making plays that kept Union City in the game. Union City will face Oxford Saturday night for a chance to move on to the finals where Seymour will be waiting for the winner of Saturday night's game. Come on out and support the girls from UCLL!!!!!!!!!!!
Best of luck to the 11/12 boys in Southington and the Major Girls as they continue their quest for a district 3 championship!
Monday, June 30
Major baseball losses tournament opener
The 11/12 boys lost to Derby by a score of 6 - 2 Sunday night. Scott Sill pitched well for Union City keeping the team in the game through 4 innings. Derby broke a 1 - 1 tie going into the 5th inning scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the inning. The boys will play Peter J Foley on July 1st, 5:30 in Seymour ( Casa Grande Field ).
Monday, June 30
Junior Softball advances to Finals
After a tough 5-4 loss to Oxford, the UC 13-14 girls defeated Ansonia to advance to the District 3 Junior finals. The girls will take on Oxford Tuesday at Joe Joy 5:30 pm. It will take 2 wins for Union City to win the championship.
Monday, June 30
11/12 Softball vs. Seymour
The 11/12 softball all stars lost to Seymour 10-0 in district 3 tournament play. The UC girls will take on PJF Monday evening at Nelligan Field @ 5:30 in the loser's bracket.
Friday, June 27
Major Softball wins opener
The UCLL 11/12 girls softball team won their tournament opener Thursday night against Ansonia LL. The girls will face Seymour Saturday June 28 at 4:30 in Shelton at Sunnyside field.
Thursday, June 26
Junior Softball team wins district opener
The UCLL 13-14 year old girls defeated Ansonia by a score of 2 - 0 to open up the district 3 tournament.
Tuesday, June 24
Congratulations to the 2008 regular season tournament champions!
This years regular season tournament champions:
Major Baseball Diamondbacks defeat the Yankees by a score of 6 - 5 to capture their second consecutive championship. Mike Dimaria pitched for the Diamondbacks and put the D'backs ahead for good with a RBI single in the 5th ining. Chris Sheedy pitched an excellent game for the Yankees.
Minor Softball The Red Sox defeated the Diamondbacks Saturday morning in thier final game of the season to capture the regular season championship.
Senior softball The Thunder defeated the Explosion 5 -4 in a very exciting game Sunday evening. Sam Bombadier and Shelby Hale homered for the Explosion.
AAA Baseball The Marlins defeated the White Sox to capture thier second consecutive minor league championship.
Tuesday, June 24
Click here to view the 2008 All Star Tournament Schedules
Union City will be sending 11/12 year old baseball and softball, 10/11 baseball, 9/10 softball, and a Junior Softball ( 13-14) to the tournaments. Come on out and support our league!
Monday, June 2
Trophy Picnic July 19.
Please join us at our annual end of the season awards picnic at Quassy Amusement park. The picnic will be held on Saturday July 19, 2008 from 10:00 am 5:00 pm. Food will be served between 12 noon and 4 pm and will include chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, cole slaw, soda, lemonade, coffee/tea, and fruit punch.
An all day ride and swim pass will be available for purchase the day of the picnic for $8.00.
All players are invited for free; the admission ticket is attached to this letter (ride pass NOT included). Friends and family are welcome to attend. Tickets are available in our concession stand for $11.00 (ride pass NOT included). No one will be allowed to enter the pavilion area without a ticket. We encourage you to purchase your tickets ahead of time but we will have limited tickets available at the gate.
Trophies and awards will be presented to all players throughout the day.
Upon arrival, please mention to the parking attendant that you are with Union City Little League, parking is free. The picnic will be held in the Fieldside Pavilion.
See you there!
Tuesday, January 8
Important volunteer information
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Tuesday, January 8
Interested in Umpiring?
We are looking for baseball/softball umpires for the spring season. Minimum age is 16. A stipend will ...
Tuesday, January 8
We need sponsors!
Alone at the Plate ( Please read--we all need to be reminded from time to time)
Alone At The Plate
He pulls on a helmet, picks up the bat,
and walks to the plate, "gotta hit and ...
Tuesday, January 8
New for 2008
Wednesday, January 16
Participation in Little League Reaches 3-Year High