LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT
Dear
Hedgesville Little League Players and Families,
Welcome to the 2004 season of little League Baseball and Softball. We are coming from an extremely exciting year
within Hedgesville Little League. Hedgesville
Little League won their first ever Little League State Championship. This was a dream come true for many of us. The team then traveled to Florida and enjoyed the
memories that will last a lifetime. A team
high in spirit and camaraderie – keys to successful play and the foundation of Little
League Baseball took that Championship. They
set a great example for all of us.
We were also very well represented by our 11-year-old team in
All-Star play. This team went undefeated and
won the District crown. They went as far as
they could go. During these tournaments many
HLL members came out to support our teams. It
was great seeing the strong community support of Hedgesville of Little League.
Please keep in mind, this league is run entirely by volunteers,
people who step up to the plate (literally in the case of our umpires) and do their part. The board is working diligently to provide
guidance and training for every volunteer. We
need each and every one of you to pitch in, take advantage of our training and help in any
way you can. Every positive effort made by a
volunteer is to help make Little League Baseball and Softball an enjoyable experience for
our children.
Let’s remember that the players are our own boys and girls
(and in some cases grandchildren) from our own community.
They are classmates, playmates, neighbors, friends and relatives. Most importantly, they are just kids. They carry a
lot of pressure with them when they are out on the field and even in the dugout. Cheer for all of them, even in they are on
opposing teams. This will go a long way
toward affirming to them that baseball/softball is just a game, and it is fun just being
able to play.
Finally, please remember that Little League baseball is for kids,
not the parents. Its primary purpose is for
us to teach fundamental baseball/softball skills, good sportsmanship and teamwork, but
most important, is that your child has fun. Please
attend your child’s game it really means a lot to them when you are there supporting
them. The season moves quickly, but the
memories will last forever.
Have a great 2004 season!
Sincerely,
Nevin Kilmer, President |
