Katz's Kids

Katz's Kids play in the T-Ball division of the Forest Hills Little League. Most of the youngsters that play in this division are six years old with some five year olds. A majority of the players in the Forest Hills Little League are from the Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Corona, Elmhurst and Woodhaven areas. T-Ball is a great opportunity for youngsters to become acquainted with the game of baseball. For many, T-Ball League is the first step in a child's baseball development. The focus of the program is fun through T-Ball where children will be taught the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, and hitting. Standing at home plate, youngsters hit a stationary safety-ball (slightly lighter and softer than a regular baseball) off an adjustable rubber tee that is about chest high. The games are usually played on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM on the Fleet Street Fields (66-01 Fleet Street). The games are instructional, noncompetitive, not scored and league standings are not kept. The FHLL provides each team with bats, balls and other necessary equipment as well as a uniform (team shirt, pants, hat and socks). Players must provide their own glove. Visit the FHLL website at www.fhll.org>

Councilwoman Melinda Katz Celebrates Little League Season Opener April 8, 2002 -- Councilwoman Melinda Katz celebrated the start of the Little League season by throwing out the first pitch at this year’s Forest Hills Little League opening game on Saturday, April 6. “All too often headlines are filled with stories of tragedy and despair.” Said Councilwoman Katz. “Events like these that take place every weekend remind us that there is something to celebrate: communities that work and play together.” Councilwoman Katz’s team, Katz’s Kids, faced off against the team sponsored by CFS Bank. Katz’s Kids is starting its first year as a member of the T-Ball division of the Forest Hills Little League and is made up of five and six year olds from Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, Corona, Elmhurst and Woodhaven areas. “Forest Hills Little League has been a star player in our community for over 40 years.” said Katz. “The start of the season means the start of a safe, fun and responsible springtime for the children in our neighborhood.” Before throwing out the first pitch, Katz shared her musical talents by singing the National Anthem. “All of Queens’ kids are my kids.” said Katz. “Here’s to a super Little League season.”