The Rookie League
The Home Run Card
The
League continues its Field Improvement Fund to
support the refurbishment of fields and equipment. The
Home Run Card is a major fund-raiser for this Fund.
Each player will purchase two $5.00 Cards along with the $55
registration fee. The player may sell these valuable
discount cards and keep the proceeds of the sale. This
provides each player the opportunity to participate in the
development of facilities which all will enjoy.
Rookie League Program: How it works
The
Rookie League Program is generally for 5 and 6 year old
players. This division uses a special baseball designed not
to cause injury upon contact The ball is hit off a rubber
tee. Players rotate defensive positions after every batter.
The inning is over after everyone has batted. Players are
assigned to teams with consideration given to balance of
ages, special request by the players and school district.
Siblings will be assigned to the same teams. There will be
an approximate 14 game schedule played preceded by two weeks
of practices beginning in early April. The season ends at
the end of the school year. Games are played twice a week.
Weekday games start promptly at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday games
at 9:30a.m, 11:45am or 2:00p.m. Rain dates will vary this
schedule. Rotary, Hopewell, High Street and Eastbury Fields
will be used. A special Rookie Weekend will be
held in early June at Ross Field. Notification of team
assignments will occur in late March or early April
Little League Age Defined
A
Little League player's age is defined by that player's age
on April 30, 2008
Volunteers Needed
Glastonbury Little League is a community activity. It is
operated totally by the efforts of volunteers, donations
from sponsors and registration fees. Please help your
baseball program by volunteering for coaching, umpiring,
publicist, special events, fund-raisers and by staffing the
Concession Stand when your player plays at Ross Field.
Equipment and Uniforms
Players
will be supplied tee shirts and hats which will be kept by
the players after the season. Tees, catchers protective
helmet, bats and balls will be provided by the League.
Gloves are provided by the players.
Special Events
Check
your coach for times, dates and location for the trip to the
Rock Cats game, Barbeque and Photo Day, Spaghetti Supper,
marching in the Memorial Day Parade and Rookie Trophy
Weekend at Ross Field
Special Note to Players and Parents
Sportsmanship is the essence of the program, both on the
field and in the stands. Positive cheering is encouraged,
negative cheering is out of place. Parents and other adults
should praise players on both sides of the diamond for any
achievement, e.g., running in the right direction is cause
for great celebration! More baseball is learned during
practices than in games. Players are encouraged to attend
all practices scheduled by the League and the by the coach.
Your comments and suggestions are welcomed. For
further information, please email Don Longtin, League
President at little.league01@snet.net.
Visitour web site for weather/playing updates
www.glastonburylittleleague.org
Have a FANTASTIC season!!!
