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!!!!!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
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
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
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
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.
Again all games scheduled for June 18, 2009 are cancelled.
Monday, June 8, 2009
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.
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.
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.
Monday, June 1, 2009
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.
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