News and Announcements
The NCLL Angel Program
In 2008, the Banducci Family made a large donation to the league in honor of their late husband & father Pete Banducci. He was tragically stricken with the disease ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), more commonly referred to as “Lou Gerhig’s Disease”.
Due in large part to this generous contribution, NCLL was able build our batting cages. The idea for this contribution came from Pete himself, as he wanted to provide a way for his family to give their support to the league they so loved and enjoyed.
To honor the generosity of Pete and the Banducci Family, NCLL made a donation to Ride for Life http://www.rideforlife.com/, an organization that raises money, assists in ALS research for finding a cure, and supports families that have been touched by this horrible disease. With this donation, Ride for Life supplied us with Angel Pins.
We will be giving these Angel Pins to people in NCLL who display extra effort or show special compassion here during the season. This will be a way for us to celebrate the volunteer spirit that NCLL is known for, and allow us to honor Pete as the very special person who stepped up in such a big way for all the players who play in this league.Nominate your special NCLL Angel Today!
Look for the Angel Nomination Box in the Snack Shack and nominate someone you think displays extra effort or shows special compassion during the season. From these nominations, the NCLL Angel Recipients Committee will review the nominees and select those individuals whose actions demonstrate the spirit of the NCLL Angel Program. NCLL Angels will receive an Angel Pin, be recognized on the NCLL website (see below) and will be added to the list of NCLL Angels on the bulletin board by the Snack Shack with a description of why they were selected.
Click here to download the NCLL Angel Nomination Form
2013 NCLL ANGELS
The Montoya Family:
Robert, Kathleen, Milan, Brianna, Ayden and Tavin
The Montoya family have truly been angels in this league for 15+ years. Robert is known for taking multiply teams every season and is still more than generous with his time on the filed in providing his services by helping prep fields, umpire and we've even caught him in the shack. He helps with project in the off season and now starting in 2014 he holds an Executive Board position. Kathleen takes on the team mom role every year for the multiply teams her kids, nieces and nephews play on and she has always stepped up to the plate to help boosters and snack shack, she is the go to girl and can always be counted on to help where ever it's needed. Our league is blessed to have this family as coaches, team parents, players and most importantly NCLL FANS!!
2012 NCLL ANGELS
Chuck Reichel
NCLL recognizes Chuck for the countless hours he's dedicated to NCLL as our Umpire In Chief.
Kylie Jacobs
Team Affiliation: 2012 Major GiantsNCLL recognizes Kylie for her constant help, dedication and long hours at the field and the snack bar helping her mom no matter what time of day or night!
Steve Putman
Team Affiliation: 2012 MuckdogsNCLL recognizes Steve Putman for using his special talents to hand make and install the bat racks on the minor fields.
2011 NCLL ANGELS
Cole Casey
Team Affiliation: 2011 Major RangersDino Granzella
Team Affiliation: 2011 Major Yankees & Farm LugnutsRon Slater
Team Affiliation: 2011 Major Rangers & Minor A GiantsNCLL recognizes Cole Casey, Dino Granzella and Ron Slater for their countless hours and hard work in renovating our bathrooms. From the quoting process, demolition, and putting it all back together in time for NCLL to host California District 14 2011 Western Region Umpire Outreach Clinic.
Herman Betchart
Team Affiliation: 2011 Minor A Phillies
NCLL recognizes Herman Betchart for his Pre-Season maintenance of our field equipment, orchestration of the metal cleanup and the use of the tractor for Field Clean-up.
Nancy Lambert
Team Affiliation: 2011 Tball Jaxx
NCLL recognizes Nancy Lambert for her tireless effort and support of NCLL’s 2011 fundraising goals. She railed her Tballer’s and showed us what Great Spirit her team has.
Sandi Duffy
Team Affiliation: 2011 Minor A CubsNCLL recognizes Sandi Duffy (Melaney Ryals Aunt) for her behind the scenes hard work at Casino Night. She has volunteered her equipment and time the past several years. Coordinated serving appetizers, our main courses and dessert. We could not have done it with out her!
2010 NCLL ANGELS
Frank Arredando
Team Affiliation: 2010 Junior CubsNCLL recognizes Frank Arradando for his past years on the Board of Directors, Field Maintenance, Coaching and dedication to the league.
Andy Bagoje
Team Affiliation: 2010 ChallengersThe Challengers recognize Andy Bagoje for supporting the Challenger program by completing field prep and direction throughout the season in addition to his handyman general maintenance.
Bernie Cuellar
Team Affiliation: 2010 Junior CubsNCLL recognizes Bernie Cuellar for supporting our league and allowing us to hold our Scorekeeper Clinics in her classroom at Niles Elementary School.
Bob Balentine
Team Affiliation: 2010 Sand GnatsNCLL recognizes Bob Balentine for his dedication to maintaining our fields last year and through Post Season – keeping our grasses mowed and ready to PLAY BALL!
Moira Jacobs
Team Affiliation: 2010 Minor-A CubsNCLL recognizes Moira Jacobs for her dedication to our league! Board of Directors League President, Snack Shack Queen and everything In-Between.
Saint Mary’s Youth Camp
Saturday and Sunday, December 21st-22nd, 2013
• Open to any and all ages: 5-13
• Location: Louis Guisto Field- Moraga, CA
• 2 Day of Elite Professional Instruction and Games
• Starts: 10:00am / Ends: 3:00pm
• Camp Cost: $225.00
At Saint Mary’s Youth Winter Camp you will spend two days receiving instruction, practicing and developing your skills in all aspects of the game, playing games, and having fun playing baseball! Players will be divided into teams by age group and will be practicing and competing against other players of similar age and abilities. Lunch will not be provided. Camp begins at 10:00 a.m. sharp, and ends at approx. 3:00 p.m. each day. Please register online early.
Nate Leaser
Assistant
Baseball Coach
Saint Mary's
College
Work (925)
631-4735
1) Start throwing the ball NOW and swing the bat every day!
2) Know your age group try-out time and get there early (enough to park, sign in, and warm up)
3) Show up “ready to play”…baseball or loose fit clothing, cleats, hat, and glove (true players always have their own ball in their glove)
4) Bring a Little League bat and helmet if you want to use your own
5) Go to the Snack Shack to sign in and get your number
6) Head straight to the tryout dugout and show the dugout manager that you’ve arrived (wait till your age group is called to enter the dugout)
7) Take time to warm up…grab a friend and play catch (select a safe place/direction to throw)
8) No walking on the baseball field, only hustling…on the field, off the field, for the ball, on the bases…
9) Listen carefully to what you’re being asked to do and do it to the best of your ability
10) Remember, no one bats 1000 or has zero errors so play hard, show your love of the game, and have fun!
“Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.” ~Yogi Berra
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Attention all league-age 11, 12 & 13-year olds!
NCLL, in conjunction with Little League International, has opened a new division of play for your age group. The Intermediate (50/70) Division has been created to give players an opportunity to compete at a higher level while transitioning from the 60-foot Little League diamond to the pro-size 90-foot field. The division gets its name from the 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths.
In addition to the added distances, the playing rules will be more like professional baseball, including leadoffs, pickoffs, and the use of larger diameter bat barrels. Pitch counts will be based upon the age of the pitcher and accepted standards for nearly all youth baseball programs. Other organizational and playing rules will be similar to Little League’s Junior Division.
The number of teams and roster size will be determined by the NCLL board. An interleague game schedule of approximately 10-12 games will be established with other leagues within District 14 . Games will be played on Sundays and may include a weekday game. The season ends with an All-star team playing in a post-season tournament.
During this inaugural season, in order to prevent the dilution of the existing playing divisions, players must also participate on a Major or Junior Division NCLL team. This will provide players a chance to compete at a higher level while still being able to play with their school and neighborhood friends.
