News and Announcements
Second Season Baseball
Martinsburg Little League August 1 - October 15, 2006 Age groups as of April 30, 2007
Forms and money must be received by July 15, 2007. Application Medical Release Form $30.00 Participation Fee For additional information call 267-7359 or email mmason7088@cs.com. Mail completed forms to: Second Season Baseball Applications not mailed to this address will not be accepted |
Volunteers
Managers and Coaches Needed!
Each team needs a manager and several coaches. We have openings to manage our League teams. Beyond the direct responsibilities of working with their team, each manager and coach will maintain contact with the parents of their players and represent the Little League program in recruiting assistance for the various functions within the League, such as fields and grounds, umpires, contact parents, etc. Managing and coaching can be a fun and rewarding experience. If you are interested please fill out the Manager/Coach Application and the Volunteer form. You can submit the required form online or download the form and mail to Martinsburg Little League, Attn: Manager/Coach App, P.O. Box 931, Martinsburg, WV 25402.Fields and Grounds
The condition of the playing fields should be of utmost concern to all parents. Our goal is to have fields that are safe, attractive and well kept. We need volunteers for both preseason and regular maintenance. In addition to normal field and ground maintenance work, we are looking for volunteers with specialties such as electricians, carpenters and painters. If you are interested please fill out the Online Form or download the Volunteer form, bring to In-Person Registration in February or mail to Martinsburg Little League, Attn: Volunteer App, P.O. Box 931, Martinsburg, WV 25402.Umpires
Well-trained and interested umpires are as essential as the players themselves, to ensure a great season! Volunteers are needed for all games during the year for T-Ball through Seniors. If you are interested please fill out the Online Form or download the Volunteer form, bring to In-Person Registration in February or mail to Martinsburg Little League, Attn: Umpires App, P.O. Box 931, Martinsburg, WV 25402.Team Parents
Parents from each team help the team manager as telephone contacts and with other duties as needed. The Contact Parent organizes the making of a team banner to carry on opening day and to hang at each game. These parents are the communication link in the League. Information concerning the games, practices, team fundraising, pictures and the like are passed through contact parents. Contact Parents collect team monies for snacks, parties, etc. If you are interested please fill the Online Form or download the Volunteer form, bring to In-Person Registration in February or mail to Martinsburg Little League, Attn: Volunteer App, P.O. Box 931, Martinsburg, WV 25402.Concession Stand
The Little League is responsible for the operation of the concession stand. The Concession Managerensures smooth operation of the snack bar and is responsible for the ordering of all supplies and food. Concession Managers are volunteers who open and close the snack bars on game days. These positions are responsible for getting the stand to work smoothly upon opening and assists the daily workers clean up, then lock up for the night. Parents from each team are responsible for running the concession stand at every game. This is a requirement! If you are interested in helping with the snack bar, please fill out the Online Form or download the Volunteer form, bring to In-Person Registration in February or mail to Martinsburg Little League, Attn: Volunteer App, P.O. Box 931, Martinsburg, WV 25402.Helping at Registration
Volunteers may be needed to make and distribute posters and flyers advertising the beginning of registration. You can pass these out to local schools and youth organizations, and distribute them throughout neighborhoods. Announcements can be placed in local newspapers and on local radio stations. They should have the time, date and location of local registration, and they should inform parents of any specific documents that will be needed.Volunteers are also needed at the time of registration. You will be responsible for organizing lines, handing out forms, answering questions, making sure that forms are filled out completely and correctly, and collecting participation fees. Please contact our Information Officer or Player Agent if you are interested in helping during registration.
Schedules
Current Standings
Brackets (July 26-30)
Martinsburg to host 7-9 Year old Area All Star Tournament July 22-30
Martinsburg Little League Baseball
Association
July 22-30 7, 8 & 9 Year Old Invitational Tourney Cost: $150/Team (additional fee will apply if not affiliated with Little League Baseball for insurance purposes)
Format: Round Robin pool play seeded into single elimination bracket. Each team is guaranteed to play four games Tournament Director: Mike Casteel – 304-262-9449 – casteelm@adelphia.net Entry Deadline: ASAP Please contact the tournament director to determine space availability before submitting application materials. Interested teams should submit a complete team roster and payment prior to entry deadline. Payment must be received in full to guarantee a spot in the tournament field. Make checks payable to Martinsburg Little League. This tournament is limited to eight (8) teams. All games will be played at Martinsburg Little League Oatesdale Park. Please mail checks to: 2006 7-9 yr First Annual Tournament NO TRAVEL TEAMS PLEASE. THESE TOURNAMENTS ARE INVITATIONALS FOR LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAMS. Tournament Dates: July 22-30 Cost: $150/Team Tournament Director: Mike Casteel – 304-262-9449 – Casteelm@adelphia.netAge Requirements: Eligible players must be: 9 & Under – Must not turn 10 prior to May 1st, 2006 and must not have made the Major Division 9 &10 year old All Star Team Roster: Each team will have a minimum of 12 players and a maximum of 15 players. NO MORE THAN 5 NINE YEAR OLD PLAYERS MAY BE ON A TEAM. Each team must submit a roster with tournament registration materials. Coaches are required to register their teams at least 30 minutes prior to first game. Registering coaches must provide a completed roster including name, uniform number and age with date of birth – INCLUDING an accompanying copy of the player’s birth certificate. Please have original birth certificates available on first day of tournament. Scheduling: The pool play schedule will be available the Tuesday prior to the first day of the tournament. All head coaches will be contacted at the completion of the scheduling process. When pool play is completed, teams will be placed in their respective positions on the single elimination bracket according to their standing. Schedules and brackets will be posted outside the concession stand. Substitutions & Batting Lineups: Free substitution. Batting lineup equals the number of players in attendance. Coaches: Each team shall have a maximum of three coaches. Coaches and base coaches will coach from foul territory in the general area of the dugout only. Awards: 1st, 2nd Place Team Trophy & Individual Trophies Home Team: Home team will be decided by the flip of a coin prior to each game. A representative from each team must be present during the toss. Coin toss will be administered by the tournament director or the head umpire on the field. Scorekeepers: The team, designated as the home team, will be required to supply an official scorekeeper to maintain the official scorebook. The scorekeeper must complete, sign and turn in the official score summary card to the concession stand after both team’s coaches have initialed the summary. Scoreboard: The team, designated as the visiting team, will be required to supply a scoreboard operator. The scoreboard operator must be an adult. Tiebreakers will be determined by:
Completed Game: All games will be 2 hours in length. No new inning will start after the time limit has expired. Exceptions:
Head Umpire: The home plate umpire is the head umpire in charge of the game. All conflicts will be resolved with the head umpire having the final say. Protests: Coaches must inform the home plate umpire of the protest immediately after the alleged infraction. Play will be suspended until the protest is resolved. The decision of the tournament director, in concurrence with the umpire shall be final. Judgment calls cannot be protested. Conduct: If the conduct of a coach, player, parent or fan is such that it is demeaning, UN-sportsmanlike, or profane, the umpire will eject them from the ballpark for the remainder of the day. Failure of the ejected individual to leave will result in a forfeit by the offending team. NO alcoholic beverages and NO tobacco products are allowed in the Sports Complex. Tournament Format ROUND 1 The first round will consist of pool play. There will be two pools of four teams each. Each team will play the other three in their pool one time. The second round will be a single elimination format with teams seeded as follows:ROUND 1 (July 22-24 Times to be determined)
ROUND 2 – July 25th, 2006 Game 1 Team A-1 vs. Team B-4 5:30 pm Oatesdale Park Major FieldGame 2 Team A-2 vs. Team B-3 5:30 pm Oatesdale Park Minor Field Game 3 Team A-3 vs. Team B-2 7:30 pm Oatesdale Park Minor Field Game 4 Team A-4 vs. Team B-1 7:30 pm Oatesdale Park Major Field ROUND 3 - July 29th, 2006 Game 5 Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 3 11:00 am Oatesdale Park Major FieldGame 6 Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 4 1:30 pm Oatesdale Park Major Field CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (July 30 Time to be determined) Game 7 Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6 1:30 pm Oatesdale Park Major Field NOTE: All teams are guaranteed a minimum of four games Playing Rules:
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2006 Concession Schedule
Day | Date | Open | Close | Division | Team |
Sat | 6-May | 9:30 AM | 1:15 PM | Rookie | Phillies |
1:00 PM | 4:45 PM | Rookie | Yankees | ||
4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Rookie | Angels | ||
Mon | 8-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Rookie | Red Sox |
Tue | 9-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Rookie | Reds |
Wed | 10-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Indians |
Thu | 11-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Orioles |
Fri | 12-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Giants |
Sat | 13-May | 9:30 AM | 1:15 PM | Tee Ball | Mariners |
1:00 PM | 4:45 PM | Tee Ball | Braves | ||
4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Major | Dodgers | ||
Mon | 15-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Major | Yankees |
Tue | 16-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Major | Braves |
Wed | 17-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Major | Mariners |
Thu | 18-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Major | Reds |
Fri | 19-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Major | Red Sox |
Sat | 20-May | 9:30 AM | 1:15 PM | Major | Pirates |
1:00 PM | 4:45 PM | Major | Orioles | ||
4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Tee Ball | Red Sox | ||
Mon | 22-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Yankees |
Tue | 23-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Dodgers |
Wed | 24-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Senior | TBD |
Thu | 25-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Senior | TBD |
Fri | 26-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Junior | TBD |
Sat | 27-May | 9:30 AM | 1:15 PM | Junior | TBD |
1:00 PM | 4:45 PM | Minor | Cubs | ||
4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Minor | Devil Rays | ||
Mon | 29-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Minor | Tigers |
Tue | 30-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Minor | Padres |
Wed | 31-May | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Minor | Nationals |
Thu | 1-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Minor | Reds |
Fri | 2-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Minor | Marlins |
Sat | 3-Jun | 9:30 AM | 1:15 PM | Rookie | Reds |
1:00 PM | 4:45 PM | Rookie | Pirates | ||
4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Minor | Mets | ||
Mon | 5-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Rookie | Red Sox |
Tue | 6-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Rookie | Yankees |
Wed | 7-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Rookie | Phillies |
Thu | 8-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Rookie | Angels |
Fri | 9-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Rookie | Twins |
Sat | 10-Jun | 9:30 AM | 1:15 PM | Rookie | Cardinals |
1:00 PM | 4:45 PM | Tee Ball | Dodgers | ||
4:30 PM | 8:30 PM | Tee Ball | Giants | ||
Mon | 12-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Red Sox |
Tue | 13-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Yankees |
Wed | 14-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Indians |
Thu | 15-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Orioles |
Fri | 16-Jun | 5:00 PM | 10:30 PM | Tee Ball | Mariners |
Sat | 17-Jun | TBD | TBD | Minor | Tigers |
TBD | TBD | Minor | Marlins | ||
TBD | TBD | Minor | Padres | ||
TBD | TBD | Tee Ball | Braves | ||
TBD | TBD | Minor | Braves | ||
TBD | TBD | Junior | Cubs |