Rays

We are just a few days away from our 2015 Opening Day and we couldn’t be more excited to finally get the season underway. We wanted to touch base on the particulars for the ceremony and events coming up this weekend.

The complex will open at 8:00 a.m. and all players are asked to arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. Please be reminded that the parking area surrounding the fields will be closed to all vehicles until after the ceremony ends. Alternate parking will be available at Jefferson High School and Wildwood Middle School.  The chart to the left shows exactly where each team is asked to gather and which baseline gate they will enter the Majors field through. Please stick to this guide. It will make it much easier to get teams lined up and ready to be introduced. Note that every player from every team will be individually announced as teams enter the field, so we hope to have all players in attendance. On Saturday, there will be an Information Booth set up between the minors and softball fields. Please check in there with any questions regarding meeting locations.

Following the ceremony, there will be lots to do at the complex throughout the day.

1. The fundraising committee is in need of baked goods for Saturday’s bake sale! We aren’t picky…make any of your delicious treats and drop them off on Saturday morning starting at 8:00 a.m. It would be greatly appreciated if everyone would also label their baked goods with a price before dropping off. This will help out the volunteers working the booth for the day.

2. The drawing for the four day-passes to Walt Disney World will be held during the ceremony, so anyone wishing to purchase additional chances may do so before the event begins at 9:00 a.m. Look for the Disney sign near the JCLL Spirit Wear table. Chances are $2 each.

3. Seats are still available for the Orioles vs. Red Sox game on Sunday, April 26th. Tickets can be purchased for $13 each and will be available before and after the ceremony on Saturday. JCLL will also draw one person to be our ‘Heavy Hitter’ at the game. This person will go down to the field, participate in a pre-game ceremony, and receive an autographed Orioles baseball. Chances to win can be purchased for $1 each before and after the ceremonies on Saturday. The winner will be drawn and notified at the end of the day.

4. JCLL Spirit Wear will be available for cash-and-carry purchase throughout the day. There will also be several on-site vendors at the fields on Saturday, so take time to browse between games!

Finally, a reminder that the team and individual photo retakes that were very widely requested by parents will be held this Sunday, April 19th. The schedule for retakes is below. In order for the retakes to be successful, it is very important that we have full team participation. If full teams are not present, team photos will cannot be redone.

We’ll see everyone bright and early on Saturday!

A statement from the Baltimore Orioles:

Generally speaking, it is not within our policy to exchange unused tickets for another game. Rather, once a game has passed, all tickets are considered void of value. However, in light of recent circumstances, the Orioles are extending an offer for anyone who chose not to attend the April 26th Little League Day and thus their tickets were not scanned in at the turnstiles, to exchange their ticket(s) for Upper Reserve ticket(s) to a Value or Classic game through August 31st, 2015 (based on availability).

I have attached a calendar detailing the games that are classified as "Value" or "Classic". In order to take advantage of this offer, please have parents send back their tickets with a note indicating that they were scheduled to attend the April 26th Little League Day, what game they would like to exchange for, their mailing address and contact information. The tickets and aforementioned information can be sent to:

Baltimore Orioles

ATTN: April 26th Little League Day

333 West Camden Street

Baltimore, MD 21204

Please note that we would not be able to re-host the parade and that this is a one-time offer given recent circumstances. This offer must be redeemed by June 30th.

A statement from the Baltimore Orioles:

Generally speaking, it is not within our policy to exchange unused tickets for another game. Rather, once a game has passed, all tickets are considered void of value. However, in light of recent circumstances, the Orioles are extending an offer for anyone who chose not to attend the April 26th Little League Day and thus their tickets were not scanned in at the turnstiles, to exchange their ticket(s) for Upper Reserve ticket(s) to a Value or Classic game through August 31st, 2015 (based on availability).

I have attached a calendar detailing the games that are classified as "Value" or "Classic". In order to take advantage of this offer, please have parents send back their tickets with a note indicating that they were scheduled to attend the April 26th Little League Day, what game they would like to exchange for, their mailing address and contact information. The tickets and aforementioned information can be sent to:

Baltimore Orioles

ATTN: April 26th Little League Day

333 West Camden Street

Baltimore, MD 21204

Please note that we would not be able to re-host the parade and that this is a one-time offer given recent circumstances. This offer must be redeemed by June 30th.

Save the Date!!  JCLL 'Flick on the Field' 

 The JCLL will once again host the 'Flick on the Field' outdoor movie night on Friday, June 12, 2015.  We'll be showing the hilarious baseball classic "The Sandlot" on a giant movie screen on our Juniors outfield.  The film begins at sundown is free to all Little League players and their families.

Prior to the start of the movie, we'll have tons of family-fun activities going on at the ballpark, including great food, games, prizes, face painting, vendors, and more!  Be sure to mark the date on your calendar and come out to help us celebrate another successful JCLL season!

Last year's JCLL Golf Classic was a HUGE success and we can't wait to do it again!  Join us on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Locust Hill Golf Course for a great day of golf, food, and fun!  The cost to participate is $85 per golfer or $320 per foursome.  Come out and play and get a chance to go home with some fantastic prizes, including a brand new car compliments of Guy's Buick and GMC Truck! 

Following the outing, we'll gather at Glory Days Grill in Ranson for a delicious post-golf meal and awards ceremony.  Practice your swing and finish the day as our top foursome and your names will be added to the JCLL Golf Classic trophy on display 365 days per year at Glory Days Grill!  Be sure to register early to reserve your spot.  Spaces are limited.  Registration forms can be downloaded here.  Questions?  Send them to jcllfundraising@yahoo.com .