News and Announcements
Alameda Riptide 14U Ranked #2 in Northern California by USSSA
The Alameda Riptide were victorious in all 5 games in the Fall State Tournament this past weekend in San Jose. As a result, the Alameda Riptide have accumulated enough points to be elevated to the Major Division (Highest division possible), and are currently ranked #1 in Northern California in USSSA. The United States Specialty Sports Association, USSSA, is a national, multi-sport sanctioning body.
The objective of USSSA Baseball shall be to organize and promote youth and adult baseball, to perpetuate the interest and love of the game. To coordinate the providing of an opportunity for teams to compete in league and tournament competition that leads to state championships and world championships in their respective competitive classifications and age divisions.
USSSA See link: http://www.usssa.com/sports/Rank2.asp?State=94&ClassID=35&SeasonID=17&RankSystem=2
The Riptide once again showed that it is all about TEAM. Each game presented different challenges, and each and every member of the Riptide stepped up to contribute in one way or another. As always... timely hitting, savvy base-running, solid defense, and pitching to contact were the recipe for their success.
The Alameda Attack program is represented well by these amazing young men. On behalf of my coaches, Ken Cala & Kenny Arnerich Jr., I can say that it is an honor to coach a team that thinks about the common goal first, and individual goals second. Regardless of the future rankings, rest assured that the Attack program, Alameda Little League, and the City of Alameda can take pride in their part of making these young men great on and off of the field. This group is something special. It is an honor and a privilege to manage them.
Sincerely,
Greg Bridges
Neptune Beach Pearl Diamond Skills Camp To Host Fall Clinics and Camps
Attack Teams to Play at Various Venues this Weekend
Hi Attack Fans,
Three of the Attack teams will see play at various venues this weekend. The 12U Blue team managed by Charles Target will play in the tournament at Big League Dreams in Manteca this weekend. Also at Manteca will be Nick Griego's 9U Red team. Paul Skuta's 9U Blue team will play in "The Big Show" tournament in Vacaville. They will be at the Freedom High School venue in Oakley. 9U Blue will play three games on Saturday with up to two games on Sunday.
Go Teams!
Alameda Riptide Bring Home the Championship from the September to Remember Tournament in San Jose
The Riptide represented the Attack program very well in San Jose at the September to Remember tournament this past weekend. With amazing pitching, a shut-down defense, and timely offensive outbursts, the Riptide went 4-0 to win the Championship. The boys outscored their opponents 29-9. Most importantly, the manager of the team we played in the semifinal (in a tough 5-2 game) took the time to thank me for challenging his team and said it was "an honor to play against such a class-act of a team", and said he would love to play our boys more often. Manager Greg Bridges is extremely proud of their effort, as the entire Attack Program is.
Congratulations Riptide!
Alameda Fall Ball News and Updates (press here)
The Alameda Attack 9U Red play in a tournament this weekend. Please see the Alameda Attack page of the Alameda Little League website for locatons and times.
Teams from Treasure Island and Pinolle will be visiting Alameda late September and October. More info on that as dates firm up.
More Attack news will be posted hear soon. Call Dave Graybeal at 510-552-1677 if you have any questions.
