End of Year Get Together

On Thursday August 20, 2009 at 6pm at the Crossnore Baptist the Avery County Little League will be having its 2nd annual end of year celebration. We are providing plates, cups, napkins, and drinks, while each attendee needs to bring a covered dish and dessert. We will be recognizing the all of the children who played this year. For more information please contact Jerry Moody at 387-6816 or 733-8270.

9-10 year old boy's Allstars drop a tough one

Avery County 9-10 year old allstars faced Wilkes American 1 on June 29, 2009 at Westwood Park in Wilkes County. Our boys played very hard, but just could not stop Wilkes American. The Avery County allstars fell to the Wilkes American 10-0 in 5 innings.

Their next game will be on July 1 here in Avery. They will be facing Wilkes American 2 at 5 pm at Sherrill Rominger Field. Come on out and support our teams!!!!!

Girls 11-12 Allstars Wins First Game

Last night the Avery County 11-12 girls Allstar Softball team won their first game against West Caldwell. Avery won 21-14 in 6 innings. The Avery team will no proceed to the second round of this double elimination tournament to face the Ashe County 11-12 girls Allstars on July 1, 2009 here at the Hodge Turbyfill Complex Softball field. Game time is 7:30 which is the second game of the night

All-Star Tournament Schedule

We have posted the 2009 Tournament Schedule on the side panel as a link. As the games go forward we will update the schedule through the blog postings, but I won't be able to re post the new schedule.......So you will have to pencil in the names and locations after the first round.

Thursday June 18, 2009

All games scheduled for Thursday June 18 are cancelled. If lightning is present no person is allowed on the Little League Ball field.

Again all games scheduled for June 18, 2009 are cancelled.

Roles of Managers and Coaches

(This document was originally found in the Operating Manual and http://www.littleleague.org)

The Little League manager and coach must be leaders. All must recognize that they hold a position of trust and responsibility in a program that deals with a sensitive and formative period of a child’s development.

It is required that the manager and coach have understanding, patience and the capacity to work with children. The manager and coach should be able to inspire respect. Above all else, managers and coaches must realize that they are helping to shape the physical, mental and emotional development of young people.

The Little League manager must be something more than just a teacher. Knowledge of the game is essential but it is not the only badge of a Little League coach or manager.
While an adult with training and background in the game is a desirable candidate for manager or coach, league screening committees should look for other important qualities. Screening of managers, coaches and others at the local league level who have contact with children is also important in attempting to discover those with a history of child abuse.

The heart of Little League is what happens between the adult manager/coach and player. It is the manager more than any other individual who controls the situation in which the players may be benefited. Improving the level of leadership in this vital area must be a continuing effort.
Children of Little League age are strongly influenced by adults whose ideals and aspirations are similar to their own. The manager/coach and player share a common interest in the game, a desire to excel, and determination to win. Children often idolize their managers and coaches, not because the adult is the most successful coach or mentor, but because the manager and coach are sources of inspiration.

Managers and coaches must be adults who are sensitive to the mental and physical limitations of children of Little League age and who recognize that the game is a vehicle of training and enjoyment, not an end in itself. It has been stated many times that the program of Little League can only be as good as the quality of leadership in the managing and coaching personnel. New leagues particularly, should make a determined effort to enlist the best adults in the community to serve as managers and coaches.

Who is responsible for the conduct of the manager and coach? First and foremost, it is the manager or coach themselves. Each of us in Little League must take responsibility for our own actions.

However, as the chief administrator, the president selects and appoints the managers and coaches. As such, no person becomes a manager or coach without the approval of the president. All appointments are subject to final approval by the local league’s board of directors.
Only the local Little League board of directors has the authority to remove or suspend a manager or coach. If a parent or anyone else is dissatisfied with a manager or coach, they must present the issue to the local league president and board of directors. Because the local league president and board of directors are closest to the situation, it would be a disservice if Little League Headquarters became involved in disputes or personality conflicts between managers/coaches and parents.

However, any person who believes that a manager or coach (or any other Little League personnel) is, or has been, violently or sexually abusive to children should report the situation immediately to Little League Baseball International Headquarters as well as to the local police. It is Little League policy that no person who has a history of sexual abuse toward children be given any volunteer responsibilities in Little League. Read more about the Little League Child Protection Program.

All-Stars Announcements and Onion Awards

On June 15, 2009 all 7:30 games will be cancelled, so we can announce the 2009 9-10 and 11-12 year old allstars in both baseball and softball.


We will also be handing out the awards to the kids and teams who sold the most onions. This will start right after the 5:30 games.


Please tell everyone about this.

Games Cancelled on June 11,and June 12, 2009

All games on June 11, and June 12, 2009 will be canceled, due to Graduations and other award ceremonies. These games will not be made up.

Parking Issues

As of June 1, 2009 there is absolutely no parking on Watauga Street. This is for both sides of the road. There is no parking up against Banner Cabinet's building either. We have been allowed to park in the Banner's Cabinets gravel parking lot by Mr. Banner and as guests we should act accordingly. If that parking lot is filled, then we can park in the area around the swimming pool, or by the courthouse, or by the county administration office. We will continue to remind everyone about where they can park, and we have asked the Town of Newland police department to help us as well. If you decide to park in an area that is marked no parking or if you are blocking access, please expect a ticket and or towing depending upon the situation. Avery County Little League will not be responsible for parking tickets or tow bills due to parents who decide to park in no parking zones and on private property without written permission. As always thank you for your attention to this matter.

Machine Pitch and Hybrid Softball games are cancelled

The Machine Pitch baseball and Hybrid Softball games are cancelled on Friday May 29, 2009 due to Spring Flings and a Church drama. These games will not be made up.

All other games are on as scheduled. A final determination will be made with respect to the weather by 4:30 pm

Thank You for playing Little League Ball!!!!!

Summer League Season

After the All-Star Break, Avery County Little League is wanting to continue play for Minor and Major league Baseball, Major and Hybrid League Softball.  This is the first year that we are going to try this.  We will have games on Thursdays for  Minors League baseball, and Fridays for Major League baseball.  The Softball league will have games on Friday only with the Hybrid league playing at 5:30 and Major league playing at 7:30.  A letter and schedule will be sent to the coaches and posted on the blog by June 10.   

Also on June 15, 2009 we will be announcing all-stars for 9-10 year olds and 11-12 year olds in both softball and baseball.  More information concerning this will be forthcoming.

Pitch Hit and Run

Three area youngsters traveled to Albemarle to compete in the youth version of a skills competition called Pitch, Hit and Run; which is put on as a collaborative effort of Aquafina and Major League Baseball.  The Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run contest is a free skills competition for boys and girls ages 7-14. The 1-day event emphasizes the fun element in baseball and allows youngsters to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities. PHR is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball and can be hosted by any organization, league, civic group or set of volunteers in the community.

Austin Daniels (Bill Daniels Photo)

Competitors compete in four age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, with age being determined as of July 17, 2009.  At each level of competition competitors will receive an item for their participation. Prizes at different levels of competition include ribbons, medals, trophies and other awards. National Finalists receive a trip to St. Louis for the 2009 All-Star Game.  There are four levels of competition with local winners qualifying for the Sectional event.  Sectional winners are put into a pool, and the best performances will advance to the MLB Team competition.  Winners at that level become eligible to qualify for the National Finals which are held during the All-Star week festivities, each of which gets an all expense paid trip to St. Louis for the All-Star game.

Lane Johnson (Bill Daniels Photo)

Austin Daniels, Peyton Lowery and Lane Johnson traveled to Albemarle to take part in this event.  The three youth who made the trek were the local winners of the contest, which was put on as a part of the Little League Baseball festivities here in the county.  To be eligible to make the trip the youth had to win each individual event, or the overall competition locally.  Lowery took the overall crown locally in his age group, winning the hitting competition as well.  Daniels walked away with the pitching crown, with Johnson taking the crown in his age group, giving each of the youth the opportunity to compete in the sectional event in Albemarle.

Peyton Lowery (Bill Daniels Photo)

All three youth displayed their skills, putting on quite a show, as each one seemed to better their efforts from here in the County.  They had a great time, and enjoyed the opportunity to display their skills, with each one taking a sense of accomplishment from the competition.  Congratulations to each of these youngsters on their local victory, as well as their performance in Albemarle.  Great job guys!

Make up Games for May 15, 2009

On May 15, the games scheduled for that day were cancelled due to rain.  We will make up those games this Saturday, May 30, 2009.

On Sherrill Rominger’s Field

Astros Vs Rockies at 2:00 pm 

Twins Vs. Yankees at 4:00 pm

On the Major League Softball Field

Royals Vs. Marlins at 2:00 pm

However Rule 3.11 states that no minor league team can play two games in one day, so the hybrid game will not be made up.  If you have any questions, please contact us either by phone or email, averycountyLL@gmail.com  828-733-3591.

May 15th Games

ALL GAMES SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MAY 15th HAVE BEEN CANCELLED,
due to rain and flooding. These games will be made up at a later date!

All games scheduled for Saturday, May 16th are still on as scheduled, except for
machine pitch baseball which has been cancelled.

Major League Games on Friday May 15, 2009

Due to a scheduling error on my part, I had the Major League Yankees playing two games on Friday. The schedule should read Astros VS Rockies at 5:30 pm and Twins Vs. Yankees at 7:30 pm


MAKE UP GAMES

On Saturday May 23, 2009, we will make up the games from Good Friday

Rockies Vs. Astros at 2pm

Yankees Vs. Twins at 4 pm

Friday/Saturday Machine Pitch Games

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to multiple school field trips, all machine pitch games scheduled for May 15, and May 16, 2009 are canceled. None of these games will be made up.


All other games are on as scheduled

Vidalia Onions Arrival Date

The Vidalia Onions will be here on Monday May 4, 2009. The Board of Directors would like every coach to stop by to pick up the onions for their team. We will be available to hand out the onions after 4:30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The winners will be announced at the end of the week. Call Jerry at 387-6816 for more information.

Rescheduled Games For May 24, 2009

The Major league Baseball Games that were cancelled for May 24, 2009 due to lightning are rescheduled for Saturday May 2, 2009

The Rockies Vs Yankees will start at 2 pm
The Astros Vs. Twins will start approximately at 4:00 pm.


The Major League Softball game that were cancelled for May 24, 2009 due to lightning will be rescheduled for Saturday May 2, 2009

Marlins vs Braves will be played at 2pm on the Major League Softball Field.

Due to the remake of the Machine pitch schedule, no games from May 24, 2009 will be made up.

Machine Pitch Schedule Revisited

We have updated the machine pitch schedule. This schedule should give everyone equal number of games and equal number of playing against teams. If there is a problem please contact me. Please note the games during the week in the last two weeks in May. These games will start at 5:30 pm.



Due to updating the machine pitch schedule, you will notice that there are a few games in May during the week. These games will start at 5:30 pm. Since no one else is playing the concession stand duty will fall on those machine pitch teams that are present.

Board Member on Duty

We have developed a board member on duty list. These board members will handle any problem on those evenings. If a board member can not be there that board member needs to find a replacement. The listing is located with the other links on the sidebar

Concession Stand Duty for 2009

We have completed the 2009 Concession Stand duty. It is located on the sidebar. Please note which day your team gets the opportunity to work in the concession stand. If the your duty is on Friday, you will need to be there at 5pm. You are responsible for the following rules concerning our concession stand;

1. Keep hands washed as often as possible.( Especially when preparing foods, ie hamburgers and hotdogs.
2. NO children under the age of 16 are allowed to be in the concession stand at any time.
3. A board member will be available to answer and help out in times of need.
4. Follow price guidelines.
5. All workers must pay for their food and drinks while working.
6. Umpires receive one free drink and one hot dog or hamburger while working.
7. Supervise grill at all times when in use.
8. NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS ALLOWED.

CLOSING GUIDELINES

1. Wash all dishes.
2. Put all chocolate candy in refrigerator.
3. Discard leftover cooked food.
4. Empty all trashcans in and around building.
5. Clean bathrooms.
6. Restock all drinks and supplies.
7. Make sure all ovens, grills, and cheese warmers are off.
8. Turn off all gas.
9. Lock bathroom doors.
10. Lock Concession stand door and windows.

Money handling procedures.

1. The team on duty in the concession stand will count the money in the cash drawer.
2. Leave $200.00 in change in the cash register.
3. The board member on duty will count the cash drawer again.
4. The team on duty will fill out the plastic bag for making a deposit.
5. The board member on duty will fill out the deposit slip.
6. The team on duty will seal the double counted money with the deposit slip in the plastic bag.
7. The cash drawer with $200.00 in it will be placed in the freezer.
8. The team on duty will fill out the spiral bound notebook with the amount of money that is deposited.
9. Both the board member on duty and the team on duty will sign the spiral bound notebook.
10. The board member on duty will take the money and deposit in the night deposit box at United Community Bank.
11. The next day the receipt from the bank will reveiwed and compared to the spiral bound notebook. Any difference will be discussed with those who signed the book.

Vidalia Onions

The vidalia onions Sale will conclude this Saturday April 18, 2009.  All  monies and orders are due back to your team on that day.  All team parent leaders should bring by their completed sales forms  for their teams by the concession stand at the field on Saturday. Remember we need to sell at least 4600 boxes to meet our goal.   Please lets really push  vidalias this week.  Lets meet our goals.

Coaches please get me your numbers  from your team sales leaders by Wednesday if at all possible

Games for Saturday April 18, 2009

Due to the Snow day of the previous week, and school being in session on April 18, 2009 the scheduled games for  this Saturday  April 18, 2009,have been rescheduled from 10 am and 12 noon to 2 pm and 4 pm. If your division only has one game it will be at 4 pm.  If there are any questions please contact Jerry Moody at 387-6816.

Game Schedule Explanation

Good morning Little Leaguers, parents, coaches, and volunteers!!!

On the schedule, the first team mentioned will be considered the home team.

Monday through Friday Night Games will be played at 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM

Saturday Games will be played at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

If there is only one game listed, then the time of that game will be at 5:30 on the weekdays and 12:00 on Saturday.


Duties of Teams:
· HOME team of the first game is to make sure the field is lined.
· HOME Team of the second game is to do trash pickup, if only one game is played that day, the away team will have trash pickup.
· The AWAY teams of both games are to rake the fields.
· Each team has duty night…. On this night you are to staff the concession stand and clean the restrooms. You must turn in your schedule for concessions duty one week prior to your assigned duty night. This information on game times and duties of each team are located in the Coaches Manual

We will be publishing the duty teams for each game night in the next few days.

Thanks

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Again this is a test to see if anyone is getting a notification in their email.
please email me at jerry_moody@ncsu.edu if you get the email notification.

Safety Manual on line

We have just completed our 2009 Safety Manual and have submitted it for approval from Little League International. We have posted our final version on the sidebar for your inspection and comments

Practice and Game Schedules

If you look on the sidebar we have posted our Game Schedules and Practice schedules for the 2009 season. The practice schedule are just the times for the fields at the Little League Complex, and does not include other practices at different locations. All of these schedules are pdf documents and can be printed from any computer. The only schedule not posted is the Machine Pitch baseball practice schedule. Thsi will be posted soon.

Games For Friday April,10, 2009`

All games scheduled for Friday April 10, 2009 have been cancelled. These games will be made up at the end of the season. We hope that everyone will celebrate Easter Weekend and get ready for the exciting season.

Thank you
Avery County Little League Board

Important Numbers for 2009

If you want to know if a game has been cancelled, call 733-3591 and a message will let you know the status of all of the games scheduled for today. Be sure to call after 4:30 pm on any game day.

Opening Day

Opening Day is being held on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at the Hodge Turbyfill Complex and on the Sherrill Rominger Field. The agenda is listed below

10:00– 11:30 Welcome
Invocation/
Presentation of Colors Avery County High School JROTC
National Anthem
Introduction of New Board
Danny Saylor, Gregg Manning, Jessica Puckett, Jacki Lecka, Ann Brown, John Hicks, Tabitha Estep, Jeff Zivan, Bill Daniels, Travis Hughes, and Jerry Moody
2009 Little League Goals
Fund Raisers Onion and Sponsorship Signs
Coaches Clinic
Players Clinic
Score Boards
Softball Press Box
Awards Banquet
Introduction of Players by Coaches
Throwing out the first Pitch


11:30-2:00 Each Station is 15 minutes Horn will sound to move to next station
Players Clinic

Sherrill Rominger Field How to Run bases 15 minutes
How to Catch Fly balls/ Grounders 15 minutes

T-Ball Field
How to Throw a Baseball Properly 15 minutes

Machine Pitch Field
Team Pictures/ Individual Pictures 15 minutes
Run, Hit, Pitch Competition 15 minutes
Batting Cages
How to Properly Hit the ball 15 minutes

While this clinic is going on for the 10 years old and younger players, the Major League Teams will be playing two full games

Major League Baseball/Softball
On Softball Field 11:45-2:00 1st game Royals Vs. Marlins
2:00-4:00 2nd game Winner of First Game vs. Braves

On Sherrill Rominger Field 4:00-6:00 pm 3 game Dodgers Vs. Yankees