Northern Columbia Little League P.O. Box 264 Kinderhook, New York 12106

The Northern Columbia Little League is an organization committed to serving the youth of Northern Columbia County who reside within the Ichabod Crane Central School District through a baseball program whose objective is to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children who will grow up to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.

There are 7 leagues within the program as follows:

Have Fun!!

Registration and Tryout Dates

Registration Dates

February 7, 1998 Ichabod Crane Middle School 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

March 7, 1998 Ichabod Crane Middle School 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

March 21, 1998 Ichabod Crane Middle School 9:00 a.m. to noon

Any players that have participated in the Major League, Junior League or Senior League in 1997 may register by mail. There is a $20.00 registration fee for each player. The registration fee is $30.00 for a family with more than one child participating.

Try Out Dates

Major League Tryouts

Spring Tryout - March 21, 1998 at the Middle School Gym from 8:30 am to 10:00 am

Fall Tryout - September 12, 1998 and September 19, 1998 at the Village of Kinderhook field

12 year olds at 9:00 a.m.
10 and 11 year olds at 10:30 a.m.

Rain dates: September 13 and September 20, 1998

Tryouts are utilized to select players for Major League teams.

Minor League Evaluations

March 21, 1998 at the High School Gym from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Minor League evaluation is utilized to determine the player's ability to play at this level. All children that are considered capable from a safety standpoint are placed on a team

Junior/Senior League Tryout

April 4, 1998 at the Village of Kinderhook fields

Junior League 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Senior League 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We Need Help!

No league or community organization can be run by only a few people.

The board expects and must insist that each parent help!!!!

How you can help!

Concession Stand

It is the responsibility of each team playing at the Kinderhook 1 field to provide two parents to work in the concession stand for each game played there. This averages out to about two evenings per season per family. If you are scheduled to work in the concession stand and you are not able to work, you are responsible to find someone to work for you.

Pre-Season Field Clean up

Each team in the Minor, Major, Junior and Senior League will be assigned a field to prepare for the season. Field preparation is easy! Everyone can do it! There are jobs for everyone of every ability. We have needs for painting, carpentry, fixing fences, planting grass, lining the field, filling holes, raking, picking up branches, twigs and stones. Many hands make light work and are needed. Your team manager will contact you.

Field Clean Up Dates

Weekend of April 25 - 26, 1998

Each team that uses a field is responsible for daily raking, filling in holes and picking up of litter before and after each game. Poorly maintained fields can be unsafe and make the game less fun for your youngster. It's hard enough for a child to pick up a ground ball without it taking a bad hop. You may be the one who can get to the game early, or stay after the game to help out and make the game safer and more enjoyable for the children.

Photographs will be taken for all leagues on Saturday, May 2, 1998. In the event of rain photographs will be taken on May 9th. Team and individual pictures will be taken. Team managers will advise you of the time and location for your team's photograph

Fund Raiser

Last year, the Northern Columbia Little League published a Baseball Directory. The directory contained each team's schedule, roster, rules/regulations and other information regarding the Northern Columbia Little League. The directory also included a separate section for family sponsors.

This year, each family, with one or more children registered at any level of play, is required to obtain at least two family sponsors at $10.00 per sponsor. Each family's name will appear in the directory as a sponsor. A family is only required to obtain two sponsors, but the obtaining of additional sponsors is encouraged. Prizes will be awarded to the three children who obtain the most sponsors. Family sponsor money must be turned in at your child's first baseball practice in April.

If you do not want your child to participate in this fund raising program, we will be glad to accept a $15.00 donation.

Managers and coaches are needed for 6, 7, and 8 Year Old Leagues as well as Minor and Junior League teams. You don't have to be an athlete or former player to fill these positions. You need a basic understanding of baseball or a desire to learn, and the willingness to let children enjoy the game and at the same time give them guidance to attain skills. If you are interested, please contact the appropriate league coordinator listed on the first page.

Umpires

Umpires are needed for Minor League games. If you have some knowledge of baseball, and would like to help, please contact our Minor League Coordinator listed above.

Umpires are also needed in the Major, Junior and Senior League. If you have had any training as an umpire, or have had experience as a player, you may be interested in these positions. Payment may be available for umpiring at these levels. Please contact the Major League and/or Senior League coordinator listed above.

Play Ball!