| 2008/ 09 Cooperstown Teams |
| As we do each year, our 12 year old travel teams goes off for 1 week to play in All Star Village in Cooperstown NY, home of the Baseball Hall Of Fame. They play teams from as far as California in a beautiful setting. The children dorm and dine with the other teams, and make lasting friendships and memories. The parents have a great time as well! I have attached some photos of the players in action for your enjoyment. |
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| HOTLINE # IS 813-3695 FROM 9:00 AM TO 7:00 PM |
| Directions to fields |
. Click on the link to get directions. Town fields do not have actual addresses
| 10 & 12 year olds are 2009 District champs & will get new signs for Whelan! |
| 2008/09 Action Photos! |
| Check out the action around the fields! Click to enlarge! |
| 2008 IMPROVEMENTS |
Permanent benches at T-Ball.(Purchased not installed) Bleachers at East Broadway. Regrading of Whelan on 1st base side, new
cement dugouts at T-Ball fields, Port potty at EBWY, as well as COMPLETE Gardiners Avenue School Small field RENOVATION!
Batting cage cemented and "astro turfed".
For 2009, we are planning to do more cement work at Whelan, new larger backstops at Rosenberg T-Ball fields, including a
fenced in outfield!
cement dugouts at T-Ball fields, Port potty at EBWY, as well as COMPLETE Gardiners Avenue School Small field RENOVATION!
Batting cage cemented and "astro turfed".
For 2009, we are planning to do more cement work at Whelan, new larger backstops at Rosenberg T-Ball fields, including a
fenced in outfield!
| UMPIRES |
We use certified umpires for all games ages 9-18, and for ages 7-8 when they play at Whelan Field. For other games, we use
Middle School and High School League graduates and school team players. They are instructed, and know the game well. We will
be holding a class for any child 13-18 who has played or is playing in our league. The pay is 20.00 per game. We supply the
equipment. Parents are welcome as well.
Code of Conduct that all members signed or electronically approved when registering. We are even stricter with the youth
umpires. Arguing will get you suspended as well. We will go as far as to prosecute criminally or civilly as well. Though it has not
happened in years, we believe it is because of our ZERO TOLERANCE policy. Other leagues have not been as fortunate. Please
remember that even the pros make mistakes. If a mistake is made, managers may discuss it as adults with the umpire and
correct it. Its that simple, no screaming or yelling. Its just a game.
Middle School and High School League graduates and school team players. They are instructed, and know the game well. We will
be holding a class for any child 13-18 who has played or is playing in our league. The pay is 20.00 per game. We supply the
equipment. Parents are welcome as well.
Code of Conduct that all members signed or electronically approved when registering. We are even stricter with the youth
umpires. Arguing will get you suspended as well. We will go as far as to prosecute criminally or civilly as well. Though it has not
happened in years, we believe it is because of our ZERO TOLERANCE policy. Other leagues have not been as fortunate. Please
remember that even the pros make mistakes. If a mistake is made, managers may discuss it as adults with the umpire and
correct it. Its that simple, no screaming or yelling. Its just a game.
EAST BROADWAY SCHOOL
Merkouris Field at Gardiner's Ave
WHELAN AND T-BALL FIELDS
THURMAN MUNSON FIELD
| Opening Day- May 2008 at George Merkouris Field |
Thanks to the 150 people who attended opening day at our Newest field at Gardiners Avenue School. It has been
named after George Merkouris, a former league member, and neighbor who perished in the attacks on the Twin
Towers on 9/11. The day went beautifully. From Lauren Miller and Mikki Bratica singing the national Anthem to Steven
Merkouris, georges youngest son getting the game winning hit with 2 out in the last inning! A storybook ending to a
beautiful story! Here are some pictures taken before the game. Please enjoy them!
named after George Merkouris, a former league member, and neighbor who perished in the attacks on the Twin
Towers on 9/11. The day went beautifully. From Lauren Miller and Mikki Bratica singing the national Anthem to Steven
Merkouris, georges youngest son getting the game winning hit with 2 out in the last inning! A storybook ending to a
beautiful story! Here are some pictures taken before the game. Please enjoy them!
| T-BALL INFORMATION FOR NEW MEMBERS |
| 2009 Rookie Blue Jays and Orioles in front of new backstops |
| Coach Jerry & Dan install permanent plate at T-Ball field 2. |
| Orioles and Cardinals Square off at Whelan Field with new royl blue fence in the background and new signs too! |
| Whelan field 2000 See if you can spot the changes. No backstop, no safety fence, small concession and look at The T ball fields across the street |
| 2008 Bronco Championship game teams |
By far, we get the most questions from new T-Ball parents. We all asked the same questions once. Here is the deal. Your 1st
time ever playing 5 year old and all 4 year olds play in the Peanut Division. It is T-Ball, with Honker Bases, hit sticks, pop up
nets and throwing targets. Practice is 1/2 hour to 45 minutes prior to the games. They play one weekday game and one Saturday
Game. Saturday games begin 12:00 noon at the earliest, so your child may still play soccer, swimming or gymnastics.
They play at Rosenberg Fields on Wantagh Avenue. It is a beautiful T-Ball 3 field complex. In the last 3 years, we built a 3rd
field, fenced in the dugouts, cemented the dugouts as well, and added 350 feet of new safety fencing.
We are installing new Child height benches in the dugout,
The ROOKIE DIVISION is for 2nd year 5 year old players and all 6 year old players. They play the same times and days as
peanuts. They use a pitching machine and outs count. There are no wins and losses counted. They play a 4 inning game.
Managers of both Peanuts and Rookie Division teams can select which weekdays work best or which weekend times work best
for their work schedules. As long as a child is registered early, they can choose to play with particular coaches or friends.
The season starts the last weekend in April, not the first like the older kids. IT IS TOO CHILLY FOR THEM. It ends the last
week of school, with a giant carnival with food, rides, deejay, face painting etc for them when they get their trophies!
They will still play about 12-14 games! We keep the rosters as small as possible and keep the coaching ratio to about 3 or 4
children per coach. It works better that way. They do not get bored. All this I guess is the reason why we have almost 200
children ages 4-6 every year!
time ever playing 5 year old and all 4 year olds play in the Peanut Division. It is T-Ball, with Honker Bases, hit sticks, pop up
nets and throwing targets. Practice is 1/2 hour to 45 minutes prior to the games. They play one weekday game and one Saturday
Game. Saturday games begin 12:00 noon at the earliest, so your child may still play soccer, swimming or gymnastics.
They play at Rosenberg Fields on Wantagh Avenue. It is a beautiful T-Ball 3 field complex. In the last 3 years, we built a 3rd
field, fenced in the dugouts, cemented the dugouts as well, and added 350 feet of new safety fencing.
We are installing new Child height benches in the dugout,
The ROOKIE DIVISION is for 2nd year 5 year old players and all 6 year old players. They play the same times and days as
peanuts. They use a pitching machine and outs count. There are no wins and losses counted. They play a 4 inning game.
Managers of both Peanuts and Rookie Division teams can select which weekdays work best or which weekend times work best
for their work schedules. As long as a child is registered early, they can choose to play with particular coaches or friends.
The season starts the last weekend in April, not the first like the older kids. IT IS TOO CHILLY FOR THEM. It ends the last
week of school, with a giant carnival with food, rides, deejay, face painting etc for them when they get their trophies!
They will still play about 12-14 games! We keep the rosters as small as possible and keep the coaching ratio to about 3 or 4
children per coach. It works better that way. They do not get bored. All this I guess is the reason why we have almost 200
children ages 4-6 every year!
| 2009 FIELD IMPROVEMENTS Whelan Field: received a huge face lift. New outfield windscreen, new outfield distance markers, new dug out signs, new cement work on the 1b side to eliminate the mud problem, new wind screening on dug out and back stop, new exhaust fan in concession, new 800 watt sound system, new LNBA mural, and Hans Gabali mural restored, a new 50 foot safety fence along Wantagh Ave, 6 fast growing bushes along the Wantagh Avenue Safety Fence,and the closing off of the LF field entrance from the street for safety. Two memorial signs were refurbished and hung on the concession. All new signage everywhere. The inside of the concession was painted, and a new message center was hung on the stand as well. A new huge cement seating area/ walkway area was installed by 1st base as well. Did you happen to notice the MLB style new foul poles? Coming soon three memorial tree dedications. Coming October 10th, the brand new LNBA Wall of fame!! Rosenberg T-Ball fields: received 3 new back stops, color coded safety fence topping, a new generator, new bases, new field equipment, and new field number signs with memorial dedications on them. Outfield fence distance markers ....AND NOW NEW COLOR CODED OUTFIELD FENCING!! New 3x3 LNBA field welcome sign Munson Field: received new signage for dugouts and out field distance, new 3x3 LNBA field welcome sign, and we will complete the dug out cement project. East Broadway Baseball field: received new cemented in dugouts. Several other projects are set to be completed prior to Fall Ball. We hope you like the improvements we have made for your children. Merkouris Field at Gardiners: New backstop blue wind/privacy screen. New blue fence topping down each fence line and new dugout signage |
| Mike Jr and Sr. helped to restore and rededicate the original 51 year old Thomas F. Whelan Plaque this year after finding it in disrepair! |
| 2008 League President's at Parade |
| 2008 Pinto Division World Series participants |
| DONT FORGET SPRING 2010 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!! |
Registration for the upcoming spring 2010 season is now open You may register here online, or at Whelan Field every
Saturday from approximately 12-3 ( weather permitting and when there are games being played ALL OCTOBER). You
may also fill out the online form and mail it along with a check for the proper amount to LNBA PO Box 593 Levittown,
NY 11756. New applicants need a copy of their child's birth certificate included.
Saturday from approximately 12-3 ( weather permitting and when there are games being played ALL OCTOBER). You
may also fill out the online form and mail it along with a check for the proper amount to LNBA PO Box 593 Levittown,
NY 11756. New applicants need a copy of their child's birth certificate included.
| AGES 4 THROUGH18 |
| WALL OF FAME AND TREE DEDICATION TO TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 24TH |
LNBA will be dedicating 3 recently planted trees to 3 individuals who have meant a lot to the league and have passed away. The
league is also dedicating a "WALL OF FAME" complete with newly purchased aluminum signs honoring all of our past
championship teams and players. The date is tentatively set for October 24th. More information will follow, and you will get an
email with specifics. Thanks, Mike
league is also dedicating a "WALL OF FAME" complete with newly purchased aluminum signs honoring all of our past
championship teams and players. The date is tentatively set for October 24th. More information will follow, and you will get an
email with specifics. Thanks, Mike
| Jeff Eisele Pinto Division and Rob Evans Mustang Division win 2009 manager of the year awards! |
| New 10 year old sign is presented by Kate Murrray and gary Hudes at Awards ceremony |
| Kate Murray, outgoing LNBA Pres. Mike Pappas, Councilman Gary Hudes, School Board President Dan Bornstein and New LNBA President Diane Parziale |
| Dennis Dunne presenting Mike Pappas with award |
| School Board PresidentDan Bornstein presents award |
| New President Diane Parziale talks to palyers |
| Sign our guest book/ send us mail |
| Click on the icons on the side to send an email to the league or sign the guest book. |
| Whelan Field is closed for the season! Thanks for a great year |
| 2009 Cooperstown mom's kickline |
| Nick Galluzzi hitting a HR in the Annual Home Run Derby |
| Whelan Field circa 2002 |
