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May 18th is Alameda Little League at Cal Bears. Please see the flyer for more information. 
Here are the specifics (FLYER IS ATTACHED):
· Sunday, May 18th; 3pm first pitch
· Cal vs. University of Arizona
· Ticket cost: $5 general admission
· Pre-game activities include: Pre-game High 5 tunnel; Starting Lineup on field during National Anthem
· Post-game activities include: Run the bases, pictures with Cal players and Oski
· Other activities: Dugout Buddies, Jr. Announcer
· BART is a convenient way of traveling to/from Evans Field. Berkeley BART station is at Shattuck between Allston Way & Center Street. Walk up Center Street, cross Oxford, veer right toward Schlessinger Way, Evans Diamond will be on your right. It's about a 4 block walk.
· Players are encouraged to wear their uniform/hats
· Be prepared for fun and sun (i.e. bring sun screen, water) · Concession lines can be long so may want to bring own snacks

The annual SHOOTS & LADDERS charity basketball game between Alameda Fire Department and Alameda Police Department will be held May 16, 2014 at 7:00pm at the Alameda High Gym. Tickets range from from $5-$15. All proceeds benefit Alameda Family Services. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.Alamedafs.org, Alameda Family Services - 2325 Clement Ave., or at the door. League President Ron Matthews will be the guest announcer. Please come out and suppport the AFD, APD and Alameda Family Services.

The League is experiencing a parking problem. Neighbors to the fields are upset due to driveways being blocked and drivers being rude when advised that they are parking illegally. Our neighbors are the surrounding houses and Lum and Wood School. The Alameda Police Department has received numerous complaints and as a result of Neighbor and School complaints has advised the league that starting this weekend APD will begin citing ALL ILLEGALLY PARKED CARS. Please respect our neighbors and park legally. Also be courteous if someone tells you that you are blocking their driveway. If in doubt, don't park there. Thank you in advance for you cooperation and proving to the community that we obey and respect the law.

Click here for the Fields Reservation Schedule.

Most people are not aware of a very important rule regarding spectators/parents coming onto the field. There is NO REASON other than serious injury to a player that a spectator or parent may come onto the field. League rules allow for only a Manager and TWO coaches permitted in the dugout, not more (except in A Division we are allowing one extra coach or scorekeeper in the dugout). It is also recommended that spectators use the provided bleacher seats instead of setting up chairs in foul territory. If you do set up chairs please assure that you are sitting in an out of bounds area in not in the field of play. Any spectator who violates this rule will be ejected from the premises, and in addition the League will suspend that spectator for at least ONE game. Here are the applicable rules:

RULE 3.15 (page 37-38): “No person shall be allowed on the playing field during a game except uniformed players, managers, and coaches, umpires and news photographers authorized by the League.”

RULE 3.18 (page 38): “The local League shall provide proper protection sufficient to preserve order and prevent spectators from entering the field. Either team may refuse to play until the field is cleared.”

All Managers are expected to obey these rules. In the event one does not, his opponent may LEGALLY refuse to continue. It is possible that the umpire may rule a forfeit in this case, so please understand the seriousness of this issue.