News and Announcements
HLL |
SIGN-UP DATES!!! |
February 7TH Saturday 10-3 PM Hedgesville Elementary School School House Road Hedgesville, WV 25427 February 21ST Saturday 10-3 PM Hedgesville Elementary School School House Road Hedgesville, WV 25427 |
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February 14TH Saturday 10-3 PM Hedgesville Elementary School School House Road Hedgesville, WV 25427 February 28TH Saturday 10-3 PM Hedgesville Elementary School School House Road Hedgesville, WV 25427 |
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All boys and girls born between |
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All girls born between |
What to Bring to Registration
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All applicants (NEW & PAST PLAYERS) to the league this year MUST bring 3 Proofs of Residency to registration. You will not be allowed to register for the 2009 season if you do not have 3 Proofs of Residency. NO PO BOXES. Valid documentation for proofs of residency include | |
Note: Example- Three utility bills ( three items from no. 8 above) constitute only ONE document. |
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All new applicants to the league this year must bring a copy of their State Birth Certificateto registration. Hospital certificates are not acceptable. | |
Last years participants do not need to bring their birth certificates. | |
There is a $70 registration fee per player with a $30 fee for each additional child in family. The registration fee may be reduced by participating in the HLL Candy Fundraiser. If a box of candy is taken then the fee will be $40 for the first player. Payments can be in the form of check, cash, or money order. No credit cards are accepted!! | |
Applications must be filled out by all participants. |
Age Groups by Division Children are assigned to divisions based on their League Age and Ability in the year of the upcoming Season. Participation age in these divisions can vary based on player experience and skill. |
BASEBALL |
SOFTBALL |
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DIVISION | LEAGUE AGE | DIVISION | LEAGUE AGE | |
T-Ball Division | 5 - 6 year olds | T-Ball Division |
5-6 year olds | |
Coach Pitch Rookie | 6 - 8 year olds | Minor Division | 7-11 year olds | |
Minor League | 8 - 11 year olds | Major Division |
9-12 year olds | |
Major League | 9 - 12 year olds | Junior Division | 13 -14 year olds | |
Junior League | 13 -14 year olds |
Senior 15-16 year |
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Senior League | 15 -16 year olds |
Eligibility to Play |
Age: HLL is open to players with a playing age of 5 to 16 inclusive. To determine a player's Playing Age, Click Here for Baseball or Click Here for Softball. Residency: HLL is open to players living within our boundaries. Little League allows some exceptions to the residency requirements which are handled on a case-by-case basis. For instance, a player who played in HLL for the last two years but who has moved outside the league boundaries may possibly be able to receive a waiver to continue to play in HLL. Little League sets the criteria for how a player is considered a resident of our boundaries; in general, if either of the player's parents OR a player's court-appointed legal guardian resides within the boundaries. Questions: For eligibility questions, please contact our league president Nevin Kilmer. |
Tryouts
BASEBALL All baseball players that are League Age 10, 11, or 12 MUST attend a minimum of 50% of the evaluation sessions if not assigned a Little League team from last year. League Age will be player's age on April 30th, 2008. You are encouraged to attend both sessions. If a player candidate does not attend either session for Little League, that player will automatically be placed in the Minor League unless an excuse is presented and accepted. There will be NO cuts in Little League. Little League teams will only draft the number of players they need to fill out their roster. Evaluations of 9 year old baseball players are not mandatory. Players League age 9 must make their intentions known at registration if they are to be included in the evaluations sessions. If there is no intent shown, that player will automatically be placed in the Minor League. The player will not be eligible for call-up to a Little League team during the season. Evaluations are designed to help the League determine the best placement of players, based on their skill level. All 13 year old baseball players MUST attend evalualtions. All 14 year old baseball players that were not on a team last year MUST attend evaluations. Only 1 tryout session will be held.
SOFTBALL Any Girls Softball Players 9 -12 years old who are new to our league or were not on a team last year MUST attend evaluations. League Age will be the player’s age on December 31, 2008. All 13 year old girls softball players MUST attend evalualtions. All 14 year old girls softball players that were not on a team last year MUST attend evaluations. Only 1 tryout session will be held. If a player does not attend the evaluation session, that player’s name will go in a blind draw at the draft for selection to a team.
During the evaluation session, each candidate will be given the opportunity to bat/bunt, field fly balls, field ground balls, throw and run with children having the same league age. Players need to bring a glove. The individual managers will grade each of the skills. Please arrive at the ball fields 15 minutes before your scheduled time. Please dress warm. You may turn in candy money that day also.
2009 HLL Tryout Dates
Fields List
Snow/Rain changes for all tryouts will be determined before each tryout session and posted on the main page of the web site. |
***More information will be added to this page when it becomes availible so please check back soon!!! |
Donnie Grubb |
District Administrator |
Beth Allen |
Secretary |
Doug Allen |
ADA 11 & 12 Baseball |
Dave Boyd |
Umpire Consultant |
Glenna Allison |
ADA Softball |
Turk Cole |
ADA Area II |
Wallace Hesen Jr. |
ADA Jr. League |
Charles Longley |
Information Officer |
Lindsay Sherman "Lynn" |
ADA Sr. League |
George Tasker |
ADA area II |
Richard Allison |
Safety Officer / ADA Softball |
Dave Williams |
ADA 9 & 10 Baseball |
Gary Nelson |
ADA Area II |
Terri Beard |
ADA Baseball |
Christy Robinson |
ADA Baseball |
Linda Clark |
ADA 10 & 11 Baseball |
Linda Payne |
ADA Senior League Softball |
John Mason |
ADA Big League |
VOLUNTEER |
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2010 Manager/Coach Applications now available!
Volunteers |
Positions needed | Items Needed for League |
Ways you can volunteer |
Volunteer Positions |
Other Positions |
Who can volunteer |
Parents |
Contact information |
Volunteer Form |
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Volunteers are the of little league and without them, the league would not be able to function. Hedgesville Little League is made up strictly of volunteers. Our children enjoy one of the finest sports organizations around, thanks to the many people who contribute their time and talents during the season. Little League Baseball and Softball is an organization designed to build good citizens. It is a program of leadership in preparing today's youth to be tomorrow's leaders. At the local level, Little League relies on a devoted legion of adult volunteers to help ensure that the organization remains structured and runs smoothly. Hedgesville Little League is always looking for responsible and enthusiastic individuals to support and coordinate Little League events and activities. As a volunteer, you should have a keen interest in the safety, well-being, and overall development of children. We are always in need of additional help -- whether it be in the form of managing or coaching for the season, or in a one-time capacity with projects such as painting, construction, or just good old-fashioned labor. There are many ways to contribute to the success of our baseball and softball season. No amount of time you can give is too little. A majority of our parent volunteers are employed full-time, so please don't let that stop you from volunteering! Anyone can apply to become a volunteer. Whatever talents or skills you have, we can use them! Across the country, volunteers are grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, retirees, community leaders, former Little Leaguers, friends, neighbors, and more. Any community member who wishes to become a volunteer may apply.
All parents of children involved in Little League are strongly encouraged to volunteer. As a parent volunteer, you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your child in a safe, fun-filled environment. Oftentimes, parent and child social lives parallel each other. Volunteering allows your life and your child's life to intersect on common ground, with shared interests and goals. If you are interested in any of the current positions needed to fill, or if you would like to volunteer and aren't sure how to help, please to email HLL President Nevin Kilmer.
Umpire/Board/Manager/Coach Application All other Volunteers download this form. HLL Volunteer Application You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 to view and print this form (available FREE directly from Adobe).
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Board Positions |
President
While efficient organizational and administrative abilities are desirable credentials, the search for good leadership must transcend all other attributes in the adult who gives direction to the Little League movement in the local community. Dedication to the goals and purpose of Little League is inherent in the volunteer aspect of those who serve, but not everyone who serves is gifted with the quality of leadership. Presidents must reflect these qualities if they are to be of benefit to children.
The president has many responsibilities in the administration of the league. Each President is elected by, and is accountable to, the local league board of directors. Duties of a president are described within the limits of the rules and regulations, and within the local league constitution, giving each president the ability to oversee the affairs of all elements of the league.
As the chief administrator, the president selects and appoints managers, coaches, umpires and committees. As such, no person becomes a manager, coach, umpire or committee member without the approval of the president. However, all appointments are subject to final approval by the local league’s board of directors.
Importantly, the president is the officer with whom Little League Headquarters maintains contact. The president also represents the league in the District organization.
The president should be the most informed officer of the league. Each president must know the regulations under which Little League operates and in authorizing the annual application for charter, binds all members of the league to faithfully observe the regulations. Little League Baseball International Headquarters reserves the right to require a league to remove any officer who does not carry out the terms of charter application. Serious violation can result in loss of the league’s charter by action of the Charter Committee in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Beyond the requirements of league administration, the president should personify the best public image in reflection to the community at large. Each president should take an active role in gaining support and winning friends for the league program.
The president presides at league meetings, and assumes full responsibility for the operation of the local league. The president receives all mail, supplies and other communications from the Little League Headquarters. The president must not manage, coach or umpire, unless the local league has received explicit written permission to allow this from Little League Baseball International Headquarters.
There are literally thousands of other volunteers that make the Little League season a success each year who are never recognized. The Board of Directors forms many committees to organize events such as opening day or work on fields and facilities. Any General Member may attend board meetings and join these committees. If you do not wish to become a board member, but are willing to help in any capacity, please contact us! |
TEAM HOTEL DIRECTIONS
Holiday Inn Hotel Info Link Hotel Phone Number - (304) 267-5500
Directions coming from I-79 or I-68: Pick up I-68 E out of Morgantown and take it all the way to I-70 E exit 82AB towards Hagerstown/Hancock/Winchester. Take this exit. After proceeding approximately 24 miles, look for I-81North and South exit 26 to Roanoke/Harrisburg. Bear right onto the I-81 S to Roanoke. Proceed on I-81 S for approximately 16 miles until you come to King Street East exit 13. Turn left at exit stop light and proceed to the next light. Make a right at this light and look for the Holiday Inn 1 block on your right. Directions coming from the Far Southeast or far Eastern part of the State: If you are coming from the far Southeastern or the far Eastern part of the State, pick up I-81 N anywhere throughout Virginia which runs parallel to our southern border. After entering from Virginia into West Virginia, proceed on I-81 N for approximately 13 miles until you come to King Street East exit 13. Turn right off of exit and proceed to the next light. Make a right at this light and look for the Holiday Inn 1 block on your right. Comfort Inn Hotel Info Link Hotel Phone Number - (304) 263-6200 Directions coming from I-79 or I-68: Pick up I-68 E out of Morgantown and take it all the way to I-70 E exit 82AB towards Hagerstown/Hancock/Winchester. Take this exit. After proceeding approximately 24 miles, look for I-81North and South exit 26 to Roanoke/Harrisburg. Bear right onto the I-81 S to Roanoke. Proceed on I-81 S for approximately 13 miles until you come to exit 16 E towards Martinsburg. This will put you on Route 9 East also called Edwin Miller Boulevard. Go through the first stop light and look for the Comfort Inn on your right. Directions coming from the Far Southeast or far Eastern part of the State: If you are coming from the far Southeastern or the far Eastern part of the State, pick up I-81 N anywhere throughout Virginia which runs parallel to our southern border. After entering from Virginia into West Virginia, proceed on I-81 N for approximately 16 miles until you come to exit 16 E towards Martinsburg. This will put you on Route 9 East also called Edwin Miller Boulevard. Go through the first stop light and look for the Comfort Inn on your right.
RODEWAY INN Hotel Info Link Hotel Phone Number - (304) 263-8811 Directions coming from I-79 or I-68: Pick up I-68 E out of Morgantown and take it all the way to I-70 E exit 82AB towards Hagerstown/Hancock/Winchester. Take this exit. After proceeding approximately 24 miles, look for I-81North and South exit 26 to Roanoke/Harrisburg. Bear right onto the I-81 S to Roanoke. Proceed on I-81 S for approximately 13 miles until you come to exit 16 E towards Martinsburg. This will put you on Route 9 East also called Edwin Miller Boulevard. At the first stop light turn right into the entrance to Rodeway Inn. Directions coming from the Far Southeast or far Eastern part of the State: If you are coming from the far Southeastern or the far Eastern part of the State, pick up I-81 N anywhere throughout Virginia which runs parallel to our southern border. After entering from Virginia into West Virginia, proceed on I-81 N for approximately 16 miles until you come to exit 16 E towards Martinsburg. This will put you on Route 9 East also called Edwin Miller Boulevard..At the first stop light turn right into the entrance to Rodeway Inn.
OTHER AREA HOTELS
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BALL FIELD DIRECTIONS
Directions coming from I-79 or I-68: Pick up I-68 E out of Morgantown and take it all the way to I-70 E exit 82AB towards Hagerstown/Hancock/Winchester. Take this exit. After proceeding approximately 24 miles, look for I-81North and South exit 26 to Roanoke/Harrisburg. Bear right onto the I-81 S to Roanoke. Proceed on I-81 S for approximately 13 miles until you come to exit 16 W towards Hedgesville/Berkeley Springs. This will put you on Route 9 West. |
Directions coming from the Far Southeast or far Eastern part of the State: If you are coming from the far Southeastern or the far Eastern part of the State, pick up I-81 N anywhere throughout Virginia which runs parallel to our southern border. After entering from Virginia into West Virginia, proceed on I-81 N for approximately 16 miles until you come to exit 16 W towards Hedgesville/Berkeley Springs. This will put you on Route 9 West. |
After turning onto Route 9 West toward Hedgesville/Berkeley Springs: After turning off of I-81, you will pass 4 stop lights (approximately 3-4 miles from where you turned off the interstate to the 4th light). After passing the 4th stop light, you will see our first baseball field (Anderson Field) on your left. The entrance to Anderson Field is also on the left side of the road. To get to the HLL Complex (Main Field), proceed through 1 more stop light on Route 9 and proceed approximately ¾ to 1 mile and look for School House Drive on your right next to a 7-11 convenience store. Turn onto School House Drive and follow the parking signs. |
2007 WEST VIRGINIA STATE TOURNAMENT |
South Berkeley LL is the 2007 West Virginia Little League State Champion © 2007, Hedgesville Little League Baseball |