5TH 6TH GRADE SUMMER TRAVEL TEAM WINS DIVISION
Congratulations to the 5/6th grade Summer Travel team for winning the Westchester Baseball Associations Northern Division.
The team went on to the Championship game and lost a hard fought battle to the Southern Division Champs from Courtlandt 3-2.
The team improved from last years 2-12 record going 13-3 this summer. Congratulations to all the boys on a terrific season!
Congratulations to the team:
Will Hoffman, Joe Weintraub, Evan Maroney, Lucas Tracy, Alex Caione,
Coach Jerry Gatto, Greg Gatto, Dan Patrizio, Tets Yamamoto, Tyler Mandel, Nathan Ware, Jack Brady, Adam Schwall, Aidan Loten, Dylan Doughty, Coaches Erik Arfsten and Dave Paquette
FALL BASEBALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
IT IS TIME TO REGISTER FOR FALL BALL
With the worst of the summer heat hopefully in the past, it can only be time to think about . . FALL BASEBALL. Scarsdale Little League is offering fall programs for players in Grades 3 through 8 starting the weekend after Labor Day and running through the end of October.
Grade 3 - Due to an indication of interest, we are also currently working on formation of a 3rd Grade fall baseball program, details of which will follow if the necessary approvals are obtained. As of now registration for this division is not available.
Grade 4 – an in-house, Scarsdale only program. There will be one game each weekend and no practices. The games will not conflict with football and we will use our best efforts to avoid conflicts with soccer. The fee is $155.00
Grade 5 – Fifth graders have the option of playing with the 6th graders in a non-selective (open) travel program or in a combined league with the 4th graders. Travel games will typically be on both Saturday and Sunday against teams such as Rye, Harrison and Thornwood, and there will not be any practices. The games will not conflict with football and we will use our best efforts to avoid conflicts with soccer. The fee is $155.00
Grade 6 –Sixth graders play in a non-selective (open) travel program with the 5th graders. Travel games will typically be on both Saturday and Sunday against teams such as Rye, Harrison and Thornwood, and there will not be any practices.The games will not conflict with football and we will use our best efforts to avoid conflicts with soccer. The fee is $155.00
Grade 7 – Seventh graders play in a non-selective (open) travel program comprised only of 7th graders. Travel games will typically be on both Saturday and Sunday against teams such as Rye, Harrison and Thornwood, and there will not be any practices. The fee is $155.00
Grade 8 – Eighth graders play in a travel program that (depending on interest) will have both a selective and a non-selective team. Tryouts will be required for the selective team; details will be provided by mid-August.The fee is $155.00 WITH A SUPPLEMENTAL FEE TBD.
CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION TAB ON LEFT TO START THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON
Scarsdale Little League wants to thank everyone who participated in the 2010 season. We would like to thank all the players, grade coordinators, coaches, and volunteers for making this season one of the most successful ever. Again a BIG THANK YOU!
SCARSDALE LITTLE LEAGUE BOARD
AMERICAN DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Spectators at Monday's American Division Championship Game witnessed a hardfought rematch between the Mariners and the Angels, who had met in the previous week's semifinal game. When the Angels prevailed in that earlier game by 9-4, the Mariners were forced to take the hard road to the finals, with a nail-biting 4-3 win over the Royals in last Friday's second semifinal of this double elimination tournament. On Monday, the Mariners rode that momentum to a resounding 11-2 victory to take the championship. The Mariners' dynamic pitching duo of Jeff Lutzker and Caleb Krohn combined with the watertight Mariners defense to limit the Angels to 2 runs over the first 5 innings, then yielded to Jake Levitt who pitched a flawless 6th to nail down the championship for the Mariners. The game started with promise for the Angels in the bottom of the 1st, when they took the lead with a run scored by James Nicholas on Michael Lipsitz' clutch 2 out bouncer, but
that was the only tally they would manage against the fireballing Lutzker, who worked the first 3 innings with aplomb. The Mariners struck back in the top of the 2nd, stringing together hits and walks by Jeff Lutzker, Arthur Noulas, Quin Landsberg and Griffin Dune to tally 3 and take a lead they would not relinquish. In the 4th, the Mariners struck again, combining hits, walks, and some help from the Angels' suddenly imperfect defense to push the lead to 9-1. The crushing blow came when Spencer Planit scorched a triple to right. The Angels hitters managed some shots of their own, with Jake Schechner and Jon Greenberg stroking doubles, but only Greenberg came 'round to score, on Ari Leffell's single in the bottom of the 4th. The Mariners pitchers refused to allow the Angels' vaunted offense to string together hits as they had done in compiling 3 straight playoff victories to reach the final game the easy way. The Mariners
squeezed across 2 more in the 5th, with Armaan Shah contributing a clutch single. After Jake Levitt put down the Angels batters 1-2-3 in the bottom of the 6th, the Mariners players celebrated their well-earned triumph in a happy tumult. Congratulations to the Mariners and to all the American Division teams for a great season of top-flight baseball!
ATLANTIC DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP GAME-REDS VS CUBS
ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP:
The Atlanctic Championship game was played under the most perfect conditions at CX3 on Monday evening. It may have been sunny but thunder was emanating from the RED’s potent batting order. Excellent pitching was also a big factor in this game. The Big Red Machine rolled to the Atlantic League title defeating the "never say die" Cubs 5-2. Riding great pitching, excellent defense and timely hitting the REDS showed why they were the league leader in wins. The Reds improved throughout the season and peaked entering the playoffs. It seemed that every player stepped up and made a big play in the field or at the plate in the Championship game. A big congratulations to the Reds players and the REDS coaches on a job well done.
PACIFIC DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP GAME INDIANS VS JAYS
PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP:
In the Pacific League Championship, played at the Little League field CX-3, the Indians beat the Jays by a final score of 17-10. The Indians were led by super pitching by Daniel Berkson and Arlen Tzamarot. Daniel gave up five first inning runs and then pitched 3 shutout innings after that. The big hits came from Matt Greenberg, Aaron Hirsch, Zach Hill and Mikhayl Abrahams-all were 4 for 4.
The Jays showed their toughness by rallying for 5 runs in the last inning, but came up short. Ben Giove, Harrison Novick, Jack Baldinger and Andrew Gingi were among the Jays who had clutch hits in the strong attempt to come back. But, in the end, the Indians claimed the championship. Congratulations to all the Indians and their coaches for a great season. Well done!
SCHEDULES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
The 2010 Little League Schedules (ALL GRADES) are now available as PDF files and can be downloaded to your computer. Please click on the tab "SCHEDULE PDF" to view your grade schedule.
NEW FAQ's NOW POSTED
New FAQ's have been posted on the tab on left. Please Click on this tab for answers to questions you may have about the 2010 season.
SCARSDALE LL 2010 INITIATIVES AND REGISTRATION
Please click on this link to read this important document.
USE OF NON-WOOD BATS
In accordance with the rules of Little League International, including the 2010 calendar year season, all non-wood bats used in Little League Baseball must be printed with a BPF (Bat Performance Factor) of 1.15 or less. Any unlabeled or non conforming can not be used.
In anticipation of this new requirement, many age appropriate bats manufactured in the past few years already display this designation, but check your bat to be sure.
Bats made of wood do not need a BPF designation.
UPDATED SAFETY RULES FOR THE 2010 SEASON
Please be advised of two safety rules that have been enacted by Scarsdale Little League. They are in effect for the entire 2010 season.
1. Once thunder is heard or lightening is seen, all players must immediately leave the field and move under cover (i.e., sit in cars). They are not to sit in dugouts. Players shall not be permitted to return to the field until 20 minutes has elapsed since the last thunder clap was heard or lightening bolt seen.
2. In all situations where a parent is pitching, all players that are pitchers helpers shall be positioned no closer to the batter than the pitcher and shall wear a batting helmet.
RULE REGARDING PITCHER'S HELPER FOR 2010
For the 2010 season, all pitcher's helpers must wear a helmet regardless of grade. Coaches must enforce this rule as well as all umpires. This is in light of recent mishaps and injuries in many communities that play little league.
BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED FOR COACHING
LITTLE LEAGUE COACHES:
A requirement for our Little League charter and our insurance policy, we need to perform background checks on each manager and coach in the Little League program.
Please contact the Grade Coordinator for more information.
Click here to download the form needed.
LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
All found items should be brought to the Village Hall Lost and Found.
SLL PHOTO GALLERY WANTS IMAGES
Scarsdale Little League website is looking to post exciting Little League images on it's website. Anyone with great action shots of K thru 8th grade, who would like to share their photos, please email them to board members Paul Aresu or Neil Roth. Image size should be no larger than 600 pixels x600 pixels @ 72 DPI. Please include your name and the players name with the submission.
paularesu@paularesu.com
SCARSDALE LITTLE LEAGUE MISSION STATEMENT
Scarsdale Little League, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whos mission is to promote, develop, and assist the interests of those who participate in Little League Baseball" in Scarsdale.
Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program tries to assist youth in developing citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball
program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.
GRIEVANCES
Please email all grievances to scarsdaleny.littleleague@gmail.com
All grievances will be kept confidential. A Scarsdale Little League Board Member will contact you immediately.
info@scarsdalelittleleague.com