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Announcement - 2011 Hacienda Pool Raffle

Posted by William Jarquin at Mar 8, 2011 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

Summer is just around the corner so don't miss your opportunity to cool off during those hot summer days with a one-year membership to Hacienda Pool & Tennis Club.  Raffle tickets are on sale starting Opening Day and will be sold through May 21st.

Purchase your tickets at the Snack Shack during weekdays or at the Merchandise Tent on Saturdays.  The cost for 1 ticket will be $1.00 or you can purchase 7 tickets for $5.00.  The lucky winner will be announced on May 21st during Casino Night (you do not have to be present to win).

Don't miss another opportunity to support NCLL's fundraising efforts.  Purchase your tickets now for your chance to win a "Summer of Fun" at Hacienda Pool & Tennis Club.

For more information about Hacienda Pool & Tennis Club please visit
www.haciendapool.com.

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Home Page with new table

Posted by William Jarquin at Mar 3, 2011 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

Niles-Centerville Little League
Opening Day
Saturday, March 12th

Come join us celebrate NCLL Opening Day at our home field on Saturday, March 12th.  The NCLL Booster Club promises big excitement, starting at 9:00 a.m. with the annual NCLL Parade of Teams followed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by one of our very own NCLL players.  NCLL Moira Jacobs and Veteran NCLL Official Gary Williams will host.

Staging for the Parade of Teams will begin at 8:30 a.m. by the Minor Field.  All teams and players are expected to participate and should meet at the staging area in full uniform with team banners.

Expect that the fields will be wet so plan accordingly and bring enough tarps for your team's players to sit comfortably on the field. Parents, family and friends are invited to bring chairs and blankets to the outfield and along the fence lines to enjoy the festivities.

We look forward to seeing everyone this Saturday to help kickoff another great season of baseball!

Opening Day "GAMERS DELIGHT" Raffle

Enter for your chance to win a Gamers Delight Raffle Basket filled with $265 worth of XBOX & PS3 video games and snacks.  Raffle tickets will only be available for purchase at the Merchandise Tent on opening day before the Parade of Teams begins.  The cost for 1 ticket will be $1.00 or you can purchase 7 tickets for $5.00.  The lucky winner will be announced during the ceremonies.  Don't miss your chance to win a basket full of fun and help support NCLL's fundraising efforts.

Gamers Delight Raffle Basket Contents: X360 Games: Family Game Night, Need For Speed Shift, Facebreaker; PS3 Games: Eyepet (Motion); Uncharted 2 Among Thieves; Snacks: Popcorn, Mike&Ikes, Milk Duds, Twizzlers



 Thank You Field Work Day Volunteers!

The Board of Directors would like to thank all the Niles-Centerville Little League volunteers who braved the cold weather to help get our fields ready for what is looking to be another fantastic season of baseball.  It was truly a great sight to see the number of individuals dispersed throughout the fields.  Your efforts were truly appreciated and recognized.  Special thanks to Herman Bechart for grading the fields with his tractor, and to Tina Hobbs for donating the debris container.


Thank You!

The Niles-Centerville Little League Board of Directors would like to thank California District 14 for hosting the 2011 Western Region Umpire Outreach Clinic Feb 11-13.  A big thank you goes to all Western Regional Instructors, District 14 Umpire Instructors and all volunteers who contributed to the success of this clinic.



    2011 NCLL PLAYER REGISTRATION   

 

Niles-Centerville Little League is still accepting registration applications for the 2011 season.

Please note that application, birth certificate plus 3 documents for
proof-of-residency must be on file before players will be allowed on the field.

The cost is $160 per player and $50 for each additional player.

Please visit our
Player Registration page for more information.

Download Registration Application

Download Volunteer Application


 

Little League International Issues Update Regarding Composite Bats: Moratorium Imposed Immediately
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
December 30, 2010

Little League International has placed a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Little League (Majors) Division and all other baseball divisions of Little League, effective immediately. 
Click here to read the full article.


Little League International Discusses Composite Bat Moratorium
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
January 6, 2011

Because of the moratorium, several common questions have arisen. We have addressed the most common questions below with Patrick Wilson, Little League International’s Vice President of Operations.  Click here to read the full article.



2011 Approved Composite & Non-Composite Bats

Information on the composite baseball bats that have received waivers for the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League can be found here:
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbats.htm.

Information on the composite baseball bats that have received waivers for the Majors Division and below can be found here: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbatssmall.htm.

A listing of licensed baseball bats approved for use in the Little League (Majors) Division and below can be found here:
2011 Approved Non-Wood Bat List (PDF)


     2011 Niles-Centerville Little League Sponsors    

2011 NCLL Sponsors

Please visit our Sponsorship Program page for information about becoming a sponsor.



 

 IMPORTANT DATES


Click here for a pdf version of
NCLL 2011 Important Dates

NCLL Umpire Clinic
Sunday, March 6
8:30am - Noon NCLL Field

All Team Base Umpires MUST attend!
Including all T-Ball, Farm, Min-B, Min-A, Major, Junior, Senior managers, coaches and parents.

NCLL Junior Umpire Clinic
Sunday, March 6
1pm - 4pm NCLL Field

All eligible players who plan on umpiring games MUST attend!
Attendance is mandatory to be enrolled in the NCLL Jr Umpire Program. Eligible players include those 12 or older who are playing in the Major, Junior and Senior divisions.

District 14 Beginning Mechanics Umpire Clinic
Sunday, March 20
8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Patterson School, 35521 Cabrillo Dr., Fremont

All Team Base Umpires who are unable to attend the NCLL clinic on 3/6 MUST attend this clinic.

District 14 90ft Mechanics Umpire Clinic
Sunday, March 27
1pm - 4:30pm
Location: Newark Memorial High School, 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark

All Team Base Umpires who will be assigned games on the Junior Field MUST attend this clinic.


Opening Day
Saturday, March 12

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Niles-Centerville Little League
Opening Day
Saturday, March 12th

Come join us celebrate NCLL Opening Day at our home field on Saturday, March 12th.  The NCLL Booster Club promises big excitement, starting at 9:00 a.m. with the annual NCLL Parade of Teams followed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by one of our very own NCLL players.  NCLL Moira Jacobs and Veteran NCLL Official Gary Williams will host.

Staging for the Parade of Teams will begin at 8:30 a.m. by the Minor Field.  All teams and players are expected to participate and should meet at the staging area in full uniform with team banners.

Expect that the fields will be wet so plan accordingly and bring enough tarps for your team's players to sit comfortably on the field. Parents, family and friends are invited to bring chairs and blankets to the outfield and along the fence lines to enjoy the festivities.

We look forward to seeing everyone this Saturday to help kickoff another great season of baseball!

Opening Day "GAMERS DELIGHT" Raffle

Enter for your chance to win a Gamers Delight Raffle Basket filled with $265 worth of XBOX & PS3 video games and snacks.  Raffle tickets will only be available for purchase at the Merchandise Tent on opening day before the Parade of Teams begins.  The cost for 1 ticket will be $1.00 or you can purchase 7 tickets for $5.00.  The lucky winner will be announced during the ceremonies.  Don't miss your chance to win a basket full of fun and help support NCLL's fundraising efforts.

Gamers Delight Raffle Basket Contents: X360 Games: Family Game Night, Need For Speed Shift, Facebreaker; PS3 Games: Eyepet (Motion); Uncharted 2 Among Thieves; Snacks: Popcorn, Mike&Ikes, Milk Duds, Twizzlers




Thank You Field Work Day Volunteers!
  
The Board of Directors would like to thank all the Niles-Centerville Little League volunteers who braved the cold weather to help get our fields ready for what is looking to be another fantastic season of baseball.  It was truly a great sight to see the number of individuals dispersed throughout the fields.  Your efforts were truly appreciated and recognized.  Special thanks to Herman Bechart for grading the fields with his tractor, and to Tina Hobbs for donating the debris container.





Thank You!

The Niles-Centerville Little League Board of Directors would like to thank California District 14 for hosting the 2011 Western Region Umpire Outreach Clinic Feb 11-13.  A big thank you goes to all Western Regional Instructors, District 14 Umpire Instructors and all volunteers who contributed to the success of this clinic.



    2011 NCLL PLAYER REGISTRATION   

 

Niles-Centerville Little League is still accepting registration applications for the 2011 season.

Please note that application, birth certificate plus 3 documents for
proof-of-residency must be on file before players will be allowed on the field.

The cost is $160 per player and $50 for each additional player.

Please visit our
Player Registration page for more information.

Download Registration Application

Download Volunteer Application






Little League International Issues Update Regarding Composite Bats: Moratorium Imposed Immediately
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
December 30, 2010

Little League International has placed a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Little League (Majors) Division and all other baseball divisions of Little League, effective immediately. 
Click here to read the full article.



Little League International Discusses Composite Bat Moratorium
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.
January 6, 2011

Because of the moratorium, several common questions have arisen. We have addressed the most common questions below with Patrick Wilson, Little League International’s Vice President of Operations.  Click here to read the full article.



2011 Approved Composite & Non-Composite Bats

Information on the composite baseball bats that have received waivers for the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League can be found here:
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbats.htm.

Information on the composite baseball bats that have received waivers for the Majors Division and below can be found here: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbatssmall.htm.

A listing of licensed baseball bats approved for use in the Little League (Majors) Division and below can be found here:
2011 Approved Non-Wood Bat List (PDF)



    2011 Niles-Centerville Little League Sponsors    

2011 NCLL Sponsors

Please visit our Sponsorship Program page for information about becoming a sponsor.



  

 

 IMPORTANT DATES


Click here for a pdf version of
NCLL 2011 Important Dates

NCLL Umpire Clinic
Sunday, March 6
8:30am - Noon NCLL Field

All Team Base Umpires MUST attend!
Including all T-Ball, Farm, Min-B, Min-A, Major, Junior, Senior managers, coaches and parents.

NCLL Junior Umpire Clinic
Sunday, March 6
1pm - 4pm NCLL Field

All eligible players who plan on umpiring games MUST attend!
Attendance is mandatory to be enrolled in the NCLL Jr Umpire Program. Eligible players include those 12 or older who are playing in the Major, Junior and Senior divisions.

District 14 Beginning Mechanics Umpire Clinic
Sunday, March 20
8:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Patterson School, 35521 Cabrillo Dr., Fremont

All Team Base Umpires who are unable to attend the NCLL clinic on 3/6 MUST attend this clinic.

District 14 90ft Mechanics Umpire Clinic
Sunday, March 27
1pm - 4:30pm
Location: Newark Memorial High School, 39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark

All Team Base Umpires who will be assigned games on the Junior Field MUST attend this clinic.


Opening Day
Saturday, March 12

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Announcement - 2011 Opening Day

Posted by William Jarquin at Mar 3, 2011 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

 

 

Come join us celebrate NCLL Opening Day to officially kick off the 2011 season at our home field on Saturday, March 12th.  The NCLL Booster Club promises big excitement, starting at 9:00 a.m. with the annual NCLL Parade of Teams followed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by Kaitlyn Smith, one of our very own NCLL players.  NCLL Moira Jacobs and Veteran NCLL Official Gary Williams will host and Isaac Huffman, another one of our NCLL players, will lead us off singing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" to end the ceremonies.

Staging for the Parade of Teams will begin at 8:30 a.m. by the Minor Field.  All teams and players are expected to participate and should meet at the staging area in full uniform with team banners.

Expect that the fields will be wet so plan accordingly and bring enough tarps for your team's players to sit comfortably on the field. Parents, family and friends are invited to bring chairs and blankets to the outfield and along the fence lines to enjoy the festivities.

We look forward to seeing everyone on opening day to help kickoff another great NCLL season!

PARKING LOT CLOSED ON OPENING DAY

          

Please be advised that the NCLL parking lot at the end of Orangewood will be CLOSED to general parking on Opening Day.  This area will remain clear to allow the passage of Emergency Vehicles in the event of an emergency.  Only vehicles with a valid handicap placard will be allowed to park in this area.  Also, the apartment complex next to the field is off-limits.  Their spaces are reserved for their tenants.  We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

Opening Day Gamers Delight Raffle

Enter for your chance to win a Gamers Delight Raffle Basket filled with $265 worth of XBOX & PS3 video games and snacks.  Raffle tickets will only be available for purchase at the Merchandise Tent on opening day before the Parade of Teams begins.  The cost for 1 ticket will be $1.00 or you can purchase 7 tickets for $5.00.  The lucky winner will be announced during the ceremonies.  Don't miss your chance to win a basket full of fun and help support NCLL's fundraising efforts.

Gamers Delight Raffle Basket Contents: X360 Games: Family Game Night, Need For Speed Shift, Facebreaker; PS3 Games: Eyepet (Motion); Uncharted 2 Among Thieves; Snacks: Popcorn, Mike&Ikes, Milk Duds, Twizzlers

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2011 Fundraisers - Updated 3/1/11

Posted by William Jarquin at Feb 28, 2011 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )

NCLL Fundraisers



2011 NCLL Donation Letter
We Thank You in advance for your time and helping our Niles-Centerville Little Legue.


 


ESPN The Magazine Subscription



Support NCLL and purchase a 2-year subscription (52 issues) to ESPN The Magazine for only $40.00 and NCLL will receive $30.00 from every order. That's a whopping 80% off the newsstand price and you will also receive 2 years of 
(a $79.90 value) with each subscription order.

Click here for an ESPN Subscription Order Form.
Click
 to see what you'll get with your subscription.

For more information, contact Jeanette Balentine.


 

Chuck E. Cheese's
39839 Mowry School Rd., Newark
Thursday, March 24, 2011
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
 

Chuck E. Cheese's donates 15% of your purchases back to NCLL. Friends and family are encouraged to lend their support. Purchases include all food, merchandise and token deals sold at the register. Just notify the cashier that your are participating in NCLL's Fundraising Event. Click here and bring this flyer on the event day and you'll receive 10 free tokens with any food purchase.


 

Chevy's Fresh Mex Fundraiser
31100 Courthouse Dr. - Union Landing, Union City
Sunday, April 10, 2011
11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
 

This all day dining event is a great way to support our league while enjoying a great meal with family and friends.  Whether you dine-in or order to-go, simply present the Chevy's fundraising flyer to your server and Chevy's will donate 25% of the proceeds back to NCLL (alcoholic beverages excluded). 

Remember that you must present the Chevy's Fundraising Flyer to your server in order for NCLL to be credited for your meal.  Feel free to pass the flyer along to all your friends and family members so NCLL can get credit for their meals too.

Click here to view and print the Chevy's Fundraising Flyer.


 

San Jose Giants at Municipal Stadium
vs. Visalia Rawhide
588 East Alma Avenue, San Jose
Friday, April 15, 2011
7:00 p.m.
www.sjgiants.com

Enjoy an evening of baseball with the San Jose Giants followed by a post-game fireworks show.  Bring your friends and family and enjoy the best BBQ food in minor league baseball at Turkey Mikes.  Let the kids run wild in the Family Fun Zone.

All this and more for only $5 per ticket ($10 face value).  Tickets are on sale at the NCLL Merchandise Tent and Snack Shack.  Purchase your tickets now!

Click here for a San Jose Giants Night Out Flier.


 

Hit-A-Thon & Picture Day
NCLL Fields
Sunday, April 17, 2011

The Hit-A-Thon fundraising event makes it possible for NCLL to supply uniforms, equipment, and maintain the leagues beautiful playing fields.  This event will be held immediately following team pictures on Sunday, April 17, 2011.  Please note that each player is required to obtain a minimum of $30 in pledges.

Prizes will be awarded in each division to the player who raises the most money and to the player with the longest hit.  A grand prize will be awarded to the overall player that raises the most money for NCLL.  All prizes will be awarded at the closing ceremonies.

Click here to view the Picture Day Schedule
Click here to view the Hit-a-Thon Player Instructions
Click here to view the Hit-a-Thon Volunteer Sign-up List
Click here to view the Hit-a-Thon Poster


 

Casino Night
Niles Veterans' Hall
37154 Second Street, Fremont

Saturday, May 21, 2011
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

This annual FUNraiser event is open to all NCLL families and friends who are at least 21 years of age and are looking to have a great night out.  You'll enjoy an evening of gambling, music, food and beverages while helping raise money for the league.  All those participating will have an opportunity to win one (or more) of the many creative Team Raffle Baskets.

This year's event will be held on Saturday, May 21st from 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM at the Niles Veterans' Hall.  Tickets can be purchased in advance through May 14th for $35.  Contact your team parent to purchase tickets.  You can also purchase your tickets at the door on the day of the event for $40.

Click here to view the Team Raffle Basket Instructions
Click here to view the Casino Night Volunteer Sign-up List
Click here to view the Casino Night Poster


 


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Little League Day at AT&T Park
24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco
Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 1:05 p.m.
www.sfgiants.com


Don't miss out on this exciting and educational day.  Players, coaches, families and friends are invited to enjoy an exciting day of activities with the Giants at AT&T Park including:

     • Pre-game Q&A with Giants coaches & players!
     • League banner parade on the field!
     • Special kids giveaways
     • Kids run the bases after the game!
     • Scoreboard welcomes!

Purchase your tickets by check (payable to NCLL) or cash at the Merchandise Tent.  The cost for each ticket is $25.  Tickets will be given at the time of purchase.  Because of the limited number of tickets available and the high interest for this event, tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis and no holds will be allowed.

Click here to view the LL Day Flyer 


Cold Stone Creamery
39085 Fremont Hub, Fremont
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 

Come give your support to a few of our wonderful Board of Directors as they make your ice cream and sing for tip!  Visit Cold Stone Creamery on Tuesday, June 7th and 25% of your sale will go directly to NCLL.  Click here to print and bring this flyer with you to the event.