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NHPLL Newsletter Vol #6

Posted by Michele Morales at Apr 21, 2008 5:00PM PDT ( 0 Comments )

HEALTH ISSUES!!The NHPLL will continue to supply batting helmets for all teams as required.  However with the increasing risk of viruses being spread child to child through the shared use of equipment, the NHPLL would like all Parents to consider purchasing a personal batting helmet for their child.  All helmets must be NOCSAE approved.  For the Girls it should include a face mask.  If you would like to purchase a helmet through the Little League, you can through our fund raiser.

HEART GUARDSWith the increased concern with injuries to pitchers from a batted ball,Heart Guards can be purchased at Modells Sporting Goods at a very reasonable cost.

FUND RAISERS!The NHPLL will continue to sell Batting helmets during the season. The cost for Girls helmets with mask will be $32, and Boys will be $22.  If you are interested, please come up to the LL office any Tuesday evening starting March 11th between 7 and 9:30 PM.

AVON PRODUCTSThe NHPLL is having an Avon Product fund raiser.  All Managers have been issued packets to be handed out to all participants.  The packets are to be returned during the photo nights on May 5th and 6th.  Please do your best to participate.  All money raised helps to keep our operating costs down.  Please note that there was an error on the envelopes, all checks are to be made out to the NHPLL.

TROPHIES If you son or daughter was on a team last season that placed 1st through 3rd and you didn’t receive your trophy, please contact your manager from last season or stop by the LL office on any  Tuesday evening from 8:30PM to 9:30 PM.                                                

Team Photo NightsOur team photo nights will be held on Monday May 5th and Tuesday May 6th.  Please see your managers for your night and time.

Game Results & SummariesManagers please remember to send in your game results and summaries to Will Hickey so they can be posted on the Web Site.  In addition the summaries are being submitted to both of our town news papers.  The game results will also be required for playoff positioning.

General Meeting The next general meeting will be held on Tuesday May 13th at 8:30 PM at the LL office. All Managers, Coaches and Parents are welcome.

Concession Stands   Parents please be advised that it is the manager’s responsibility to have one parent from each team in the concession stands each game.  The money generated from concessions goes directly back into our field maintenance program.  So please give a night each!

DEFIBRILLATORSOur Defibrillators are located in the Concession Stand at Nuzzi Field in the Cabinet under the cash register and at Memorial Park in the Concession Stand in the LL Cabinet.

Pasta Night!Our first annual pasta night was a great success!  Thank you to Jeannette Diaz, Michele Morales, Gina Russi, Peter Brala, Barbara Zabatta, DeCola Family, Finamore Family, and to all others that pitched in to make it a great success.

Annual Picnic!Our annual picnic will be held on Saturday June 21st at Memorial Park.  Please leave this date open.  It is a great time for all.  Additional info to follow.

50TH ANNIVERSARYThe NEW HYDE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE Is One Season away from our 50th Anniversary of Incorporation.  We would like to plan ahead for this Milestone! We will need several volunteers to form a committee to organize this event.  The Anniversary events will start with the opening day Parade in April 2009, and continue through the season with a year ending Fund Raising Dinner Dance. All proceeds will be used to improve our Fields, Equipment, etc…Any ideas and Help are welcome! 

SponsorsPlease remember to thank our sponsors and patronize them when ever possible.  Without them, registration costs for our families would be much higher!

SPONSOR CORRECTIONS!Our apologies to GOODSTRONG Lock & Alarm Co. and Rubies Costume Co.  For errors in our Program.  GOODSTRONG Lock & Alarm can be reached at 888-KEY-KEYS.Rubies Costume Co. is located at One Rubie Plaza, Richmond Hill, N.Y. 11418, 718-846-1008

BUYING A BAT FOR YOUR SON!Parents if you are buying a bat for your son, please make sure that bat has the required rating of 1.15 BPF.  This rating is mandatory for the 2009 season.  This rating is shown on the barrel of the bat.