My View of Life on the Dock
Thursday night lights. Rockport Little League Play-offs, Major B. Game One.
A sweet little Thursday night game under the lights at Parisi Field with the High School field of dreams looming in the background.
National Anthem, 6 innings, team BBQ (for both teams of course), laughter, running, more laughter, and then ice cream over at the Dairy Train.
Quintessential small-town Little League and the stuff that childhood is made of.
Big happenings in town. I hope everyone has a great season.
Coaches Lisa and Eric Olson and Team
The North Shore Navigators of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) have made a concerted effort to give back to surrounding communities since the team moved to Lynn three years ago.
This upcoming summer, the organization will continue its 50/50 Town Night program which benefits local organizations in surrounding North Shore area cities and towns. The program provides an organization the opportunity to sell tickets to a game and receive half the proceeds from its sales. The team’s goal is to help raise $100,000 for surrounding community organizations in 2011.
The team’s 6:15 p.m. contest on July 1 against the Sanford Mainers will serve as ‘Gloucester Night’, as the Gloucester Little League will serve as the program’s beneficiary. If you wish to sell or purchase tickets, please notify league contact Cindy Rich at (978) 546-3006 or cindyrich@verizon.net.
“The Navigators as an organization are excited and proud to have the opportunity to give back to the immediate area,” said team owner Tim Haley. “It is an extension of our goal to become part of the fabric of the North Shore community.”
The organization is also currently seeking a sponsor to provide t-shirts for the 300 little league members in attendance at the game.
Each of the team’s home games this season will support at least one local organization in the nearby community. The partnership also calls for community representatives to throw out the first pitch, sing the national anthem, and perform other ceremonial ballpark tasks.
The Navigators, who won the NECBL championship last year, will play 21 games at Lynn’s Fraser Field this summer and will also host the 2011 NECBL All-Star Game on July 27.
For more information on the team and its 50/50 Town Night program, please visit http://www.nsnavs.com.
Caught a little of my nephew BJ’s Gloucester Little League game yesterday afternoon. What a great job they’ve done with the concession and scoreboard at the ball field.
Monday, March 22nd, 4:00PM – Close
Jalapenos Restaurant in Gloucester
(86 Main Street, (978) 283-8228)
Jalapenos will donate 10% of all sales from that night to Gloucester Little League including eat in or take out, appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks to suit everyone.
Have a fun family night out and a taste of summer with your friends.
Jalapenos has plenty of room and a variety of dishes to please your palate!
Hey Joey – Happy New Year!!! I wanted to ask if you could post some “Gloucester Little League News” to your blog. It’s that time again, gearing up for the baseball season.
Thanks so Much! Cindy Rich
RHS Baseball coach John Parisi is going to host a baseball coaches clinic on Sat Feb.13 in RHS gym. The clinic will be organized by John but run for the most part by Jason Larocque. Recent clinics Jason ran over Christmas vacation have received very good reviews. The cost is $25 per participant. A notice about this clinic will be run on the Gloucester Times (a notice appeared in Jan. 21st GDT). Please contact John Parisi if you have any questions. John Parisi- jparisi@rockport.k12.ma.us
Prior to the start of the season, every manager should attend at least one of these coaches clinics to get ready for the upcoming season. From personal experience I can tell you the time spent is well worth it. Great ideas on running a practice and teaching baseball fundamentals. – Dean
Upcoming Spring Schedule
Baseball Registration – Saturday Feb 20th and Saturday Feb. 27th from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm at the GHS Atrium.
Supplemental Player Evaluation and completion of player selection – Mid March (TBD).
Coaches Meeting – Mid March (TBD) – Review rules changes, code of conduct etc.
April 1st – Teams can begin practicing on Fields (teams can practice prior to April 1st but Mark Cole asks us to stay off the fields (Boudreau & Wilson) prior to 4/1.
April 26th – Start of Majors A Regular Season
May 1st – Opening Day Parade
May 2nd – Start of Majors B Regular Season
Thanks To Cindy Rich For Providing The Photos
Information From Mike Luster On Baseball Sign Ups From Tee-Ball Up Through Senior Babe Ruth Click The Picture To View The Video
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