Opening Day!!

Opening Day, Saturday April 17. Uniform pickup begins at 9:30. Coaches meeting at 10:00.
Assemble teams 10:30 to 11:00. Opening ceremony begins at 11:00. Mr Jim Greene will be announcing the teams and the opening prayer. A special presentation of our National Colors will be presented by the 24th Judicial District Law Enforcement Honor Guard, with the National Anthem being performed by Mrs Michelle Dearmin. A presentation of a United States Flag will be made. A flag was flown over Camp Alamo in Kabul Afghanistan on September 11 2009 in honor of Avery County Little League. This flag was presented by Mr. Dan South to the league.
After the first pitch is thrown, a major league game will be played on both the baseball and softball fields. Avery parks and rec will hold the annual pitch, hit and run competition on the machine pitch field afther the opening ceremony. Stay around, have a hot dog and enjoy watching 4 of our major league teams play their first game. Lets play ball!!!

Correction

Please disregard the section of the last post about uniforms. Uniforms will not be available for pickup until Saturday at 9:30 am at the Sherrill Rominger field. There will be a brief coaches meeting at 10:00 am followed by the opening ceremony at 11:ooam. Thanks for your patience. This is an extremely difficult procedure trying to get uniforms here on time with late registrations that have been turned in and such. We will get this season under way Saturday.

Opening weekend

This Saturday, April 17 the opening ceremony will begin at 11:00 am. Coaches need to be present at 10:00 am for a brief meeting. Uniforms may be picked up at the Agricultural Extension office in Newland beginning Thursday.
As of this time, no new registrations will be accepted, and the current rosters are set.
No changes will be made to rosters from this point on.
We look forward to a great upcoming season. The game schedule will be posted on this site by tomorrow evening.

Dates to remember

Avery County Little League will be having tryouts next Friday evening March 26 at 6 pm at the Sherrill Rominger field. These tryouts are for 10 year old boys and girls moving up to the major league division only. This was originally scheduled for March 19 and was moved due to conflicts with basketball.
The draft will be held Saturday March 27 at the Newland Fire Dept. at 9 am. Following the draft we will hold a coaches clinic which is mandatory if you are planning on coaching this season. Coaches clinic will begin around 11 am.
Opening day will be Saturday April 17. Times and activities will be announced next week.

2010 Registration Update

Registration will be held from 6 to 8 pm on the following dates at the following schools.

Monday March 8 at Newland and Crossnore Elementary
Tuesday March 9 at Freedom Trail/Cranberry and Banner Elk Elementary, Avery Middle
Thursday March 11 at Riverside Elementary

Once again, cost is $45.00 and registration is open through March 19th at 5:00 pm
Friday March 19th will be the tryouts for all 10 year olds for Major League baseball and softball from 6:00 until finished

Saturday March 20th will be our draft and team selection day. All coaches must be present for this event. This will begin at 8 am and last until all teams have been finalized. Location to be determined, and will be announced.

Opening Day is Saturday April 10
Lets all hope and pray for warmer weather so we can get this season started!!

2010 Registration information

Our registration for the upcoming 2010 season will begin next week. The dates and times are as follows:
Monday January 25 at Crossnore and Newland Elementary schools from 6 to 8 pm

Tuesday January 26 at Freedom Trail/Cranberry, Avery Middle and Banner Elk Elementary from 6 to 8 pm

Thursday January 28 at Riverside Elementary from 6 to 8 pm

You may register your child at the Rock Gym in Newland anytime between now and March 19.
If you would like to coach or help in any way, please fill out a volunteer form when your child is registered.
Also, if you would like to purchase a sign to be placed on the fences at the Hodge Turbyfill complex, please see a board member to assist you.
We are also accepting sponsorships for players this season. If you would like to sponsor a child, your name or business name will be engraved on a sign and placed in a visible location at the Hodge Turbyfill complex. The cost to sponsor a child is $50.oo. Please see a board member for assistance with this.

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.