News and Announcements
REGISTRATION BASEBALL & SOFTBALL 2015
Our teams are formed, however we still have a few openings for players.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: You should submit your online registration by clicking on the above title. Please turn in Birth Certificate and 3 Proofs of Residency to the Concession Stand. .
FIELD REGISTRATION: Monday - Friday 6 PM at the Concession Stand. You will need to turn in a birth certificate and 3 proofs of residency and a $60 fee for T-Ball and a $75 fee for all other divisions. You can download a form by clicking on the link below and bring the completed form with you. Spread the word to your friends.
TEAM PLACEMENT: As soon as your paperwork is received timely efforts will be made to assign your player to a team and start playing games.
QUESTIONS: Phone Lena @ 225-2664 or email to ShalimarLL@aol.com
Another great Pitch, Hit and Run down in the books. We had a record turn out of kids participating in the program and several winners will be advancing to Tallahassee next month. With the skills our kids possess, one or more of them may be the lucky person making it all the way to the Major League Baseball All Star Game. Good luck boys and girls. You guys ROCK!!!!!!!
Just walking around the park was enriching. Watching the Tballers Participating was amazing. These kids, even at this early age, amaze me with their talents. The older kids were excited to participate and smiles were abundant. The stress of the ball game was gone and they were there to show us their skills and abilities. Fun, Fun times at Shalimar Little League.
It was also great to see Tanner Dubose at the ball park. If you haven’t read Tanner’s Journey, please do so. You will find it posted about a month ago on this page. Thank you Tanner for joining us!!!
Thanks Stan Grieco and all the rest of our great volunteers. You made the program fun and successful. It was a well organized function. Thanks Dana Maloy and her crew for a great job in the Concession. Those BarBQ plates were delicious. I would love to call each and every volunteer by name but I don’t want to miss anyone. You were all amazing and made the day a perfect success.
After the days activities we played an adult/youth Slow Pitch Softball game. Leaders Kevin Kramer and Will Anderson picked their teams and it was PLAY BALL!!! Illegal Pitches, Pushing Players off the Bases, Liquid Hazard Areas, Questionable Bats and Batting Techniques were the rule of the game. It was amazing to me that our Umpire Coordinator was participating in the CHAOS. Mike Wong, a so called pitcher, found it very hard to find home plate, at one point missing the plate by 30 feet. Amazing!! It took everything, James DeStaven, the Umpire in Charge, could do to keep some sanity in this game. We sure missed Angie Schultz’s guidance, clear head, and calm temper. J
After several innings it was unclear to me who won. I really don’t think anyone cared, lol.
We packed up, cleaned up, and all went home burnt, tired, but thrilled. At the end of the day, we knew this was meant to be. It was a day not about me, not about you, mostly about the kids, but really for us all!!!! Days like this are what makes our Little League Family so Great!!!! If it’s not about fun, It’s not Little League!!!!
Support our community players and become a SLL sponsor!!! We offer Team and Sign promotion for your business. We would love to print your business name on our team shirts or advertise your company on one of our field signs. To view some of our sponsors from 2014 AND download Sponsor Forms for 2015 click on Sponsors on the menu to the left. Please contact Kristy asap at ShalimarLL@aol.com for more information.
CANCELLED***CHOCTAW BASEBALL CAMP*** CANCELLED
CANCELLED****CANCELLED****CANCELLED****CANCELLED****CANCELLED****CANCELLED**** The Choctaw baseball camp is a two day instructional camp for young boys and girls that will focus on the fundamentals of fielding, hitting, pitching, catching and base running. The camp will be held at Choctaw’s baseball field and instruction will be provided by Coach Scott Johnson and his assistant coaches as well as assistance by current and former Choctaw baseball players.
Time and Dates: Date: June 4 – June 5thTime: 5:00pm – 8:00pmAges: 4-12
Cost: The cost for the two day camp is $60 per camper. All campers get a Choctaw baseball Camp Tee Shirt
What to Bring: Due to the outdoor nature of our activities it is recommended that all campers use sunscreen and wear a hat. Please notify our staff at registration of any pre-existing conditions that may require medical attention. Campers are responsible for providing their own equipment, which includes sunscreen, cleats, glove, hat, and bat. For further information you can contactScott JohnsonCHS Head Baseball Coach850-420-0038 or 850-226-4101
Coach Johnson’s Bio: Head Coach: Scott Johnson Coach Johnson will be in his fourth year as the Head Coach at Choctaw after guiding the Indians to the District Championship in 2011 and Runner up in 2012.Prior to becoming the CHS Skipper Coach Johnson served three years as an Assistant coach for long time CHS Coach Andy Snaith, Before returning home to join Coach Snaith at CHS, Coach Johnson spent three years as the Head Baseball Coach at one of the most respected baseball programs in the State of Georgia, Harris County High School in Hamilton before moving to Georgia, Coach Johnson served 4 years as the Head Baseball coach of Mount Dora High School in Mount Dora, Florida. During those four years, he was voted the All-Area Coach of the Year and led the team to their first playoff appearance in 15 years.Prior to being a head coach, Coach Johnson was an Assistant Coach at Lurleen B. Wallace Junior College in Andalusia, Alabama. During that time, the team set school records in both home runs and team batting average. The team batting average led the nation in 1998. For two consecutive years, they were Alabama state runners-up in the NJCAADivision II, and had a final ranking of 9th in the nation by the Collegiate Baseball Magazine both years. During 17 years of Coaching Coach Johnson has had the privilege to coach 26 players that were drafted in the MLB Armature Draft.As a player in high school at Fort Walton Beach High, Coach Johnson was voted to the All-District 2-AAAA Baseball Team 1987and 1988, Most Valuable Defensive Player 1987 and 1988, and Pensacola News Journal All Northwest Florida 1988. Coach Johnson is a graduate of Troy State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History and a Master's Degree in Education.
OPENING CEREMONIES 2012 - "A SUCCESS!!!"
What an amazing Opening Ceremonies Day!!! After a Saturday washout, Players, Parents, Grand Parents and Friends came out in numbers I could not have imagined. There were people everywhere. The United States Air Force Honor Guard presented our Nation's Colors and another member of the Air Force sang the National Anthem for us. Her wonderful rendition sent chills up my spine.
Pat Lee cooked unbelievable Ribs, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. All the Managers, Coaches and Umpires played fun filled games of Baseball and Softball.
I do have to brag on the BOD and Concession Workers. They worked their tails off keeping the food coming. We are Soooooo proud of Shalimar Little League. Awesome start to an Awesome Season from Awesome People!!!!!!
Visit our Facebook page to see some pictures of the day . . . . . . . Shalimar Little League
