END OF SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trophy distribution will IY”H take place this Sunday, June 22^nd. We will be distributing donuts, trophies and a mystery gift between 9:30-10:30am in the YIWH backyard (or upstairs in the YIWH Youth Wing in the event of inclement weather). We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to the 1^st/2^nd grade boys champion Black Crushers team, and to coaches Avrumie Kahn and Billy Lovy!

Congratulations to the 3^rd/4^th grade boys champion Yellow team, and to coaches Aaron Trauring, Richie Grossman and Avrumie Kahn!

Check out the pictures (below) of our 3^rd/4^th/5^th grade girls joining the Hofstra Pride women’s softball team on May 2^nd as part of Hofstra’s Dugout Runout program for local Little Leagues. Thanks to Bob Axel for organizing the trip and for taking great pictures!

At this time we would like to thank the coaches (and “associate coaches”) of the league teams who helped make this season a success: Ariel Cohen, Shmully Cohen, Chaim Davis, Ben Diamond, Izzy Eckman, Steven Frankel, David Frieden, Akiva Goldstein, Rabbi Josh Goller, Ezra Graber, Barry Grossman, Richie Grossman, Ari Herskovits, Avrumie Kahn, Rabbi Dovid Kupchik, Yaakov Levine, David Linder, Billy Lovy, Rabbi Michael Merrill, Josh Muskat, Duvy Nenner, Shlomo Perl, Evan Richman, Dan Rosenbaum, Rena Rubin, Ilan Schimmel, Ari Silbiger, Rabbi Elon Soniker, Neil Torczyner, Aaron Trauring and Evan Twersky. Thanks also to the parents who pitched in (sometimes literally) every week and cheered on their children and their teams.

The league commissioners wish the entire West Hempstead Shuls community a great summer, and we look forward to another successful season next spring!

WHS LITTLE LEAGUE GIRLS VISIT THE HOFSTRA PRIDE WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 15th

Remember that this is the FINAL WEEK of scheduled games, and includes pizza for the players and coaches!

11:00: Kindergarten on Field 2

11:00: Girls 3^rd/4^th/5^th grades on Field 1

12:30-1:00: PIZZA at the field for Kindergarten, Girls, and 1^st/2^nd grade Boys and their coaches

1:15:   Boys 1^st/2^nd grade CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – Kahn v. Merrill on Field 1

2:30-3:00: PIZZA at the field for 3^rd/4^th grade and 5^th/6^th/7^th grade Boys and their coaches

3:00: Boys 3^rd/4^th grade CHAMPIONSHIP GAME – Eckman v. Trauring on Field 2

3:00:   Boys 5^th/6^th/7^th grades on Field 1

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable.

Don't forget to bring water for your children, and sunscreen as necessary. Hatzlacha to all the players! 

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 8th

11:00: Kindergarten on Field 2

11:00: Girls 3^rd/4^th/5^th grades on Field 1

1:15:   Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – PLAYOFF GAME: Kahn v. Frieden on Field 1

        Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – PLAYOFF GAME: Nenner v. Merrill on Field 2

3:00: Boys 3^rd/4^th grade PLAYOFF GAME – Eckman v. Graber on Field 2

 Team Trauring has a BYE WEEK (no game) into June 15^th Championships

3:00:   Boys 5^th/6^th/7^th grades on Field 1

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable.

 

Don't forget to bring water for your children, and sunscreen as necessary. Hatzlacha to all the players!

NO GAMES SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY JUNE 1st

Due to the Israel Day Parade on Sunday, there will be no games scheduled. We look forward to seeing everyone at the parade, and wish everyone a Chag Sameach. See you on the 8th!

3th/4th GRADE BOYS UPDATE FOR MAY 25th

Based on early responses, there will likely not be enough available players on each 3rd/4th grade team this Sunday to have proper round-robin games. Therefore, players from ALL three teams should be there at 3pm for a unified pickup game. Thanks!

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, MAY 25th

11:00: Kindergarten on Field 2

11:00: Girls 3^rd/4^th/5^th grades on Field 1

1:15:   Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Kahn v. Nenner on Field 1

        Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Frieden v. Merrill on Field 2

2:45: Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Eckman v. Trauring on Field 2

4:00:   Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Eckman v. Graber on Field 2

3:00:   Boys 5^th/6^th/7^th grades on Field 1

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable.

Don't forget to bring water for your children, and sunscreen as necessary. Hatzlacha to all the players! 

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY MAY 18TH

11:00: Kindergarten on Field 2

11:00: Girls 3^rd/4^th/5^th grades on Field 1

1:15:   Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Merrill v. Nenner on Field 1

        Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Frieden v. Kahn on Field 2

2:45: Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Trauring v. Graber on Field 2

4:00:   Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Trauring v. Eckman on Field 2

3:00:   Boys 5^th/6^th/7^th grades on Field 1

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable.

Don't forget to bring water for your children, and sunscreen as necessary. Hatzlacha to all the players! 

MODIFIED SCHEDULE FOR MOTHER'S DAY, MAY 11th

We have had quite a number of inquiries about this week's schedule, given various Mother’s Day plans that many families will be involved with. Therefore, teams will meet on a light schedule for pickup games and/or skills practice (batting, fielding, etc.) at the following times, which should allow for families’ lunch or dinner plans:

Kindergarten: 11:00 on Field 2

4^th/5^th grade girls: 11:00 on Field 1

1^st/2^nd boys: all meet at 1:45 on Field 2. If there are enough boys for two separate games, one game will be played on each field. Otherwise, there should be enough boys for at least one game. Game(s) should end before 3:15.

3rd/4th grade boys: all meet at 3:15 on Field 1

5th/6th grade boys: all meet at 3:15 on Field 2

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable on the league’s blog.

Don't forget water, sunscreen and caps for the players! Best wishes from the commissioners for a Happy Mother’s Day!!

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, MAY 4th

The following is this Sunday’s schedule:

11:00: Kindergarten on Field 2

11:00: Girls 3^rd/4^th/5^th grades on Field 1

1:15:   Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Frieden v. Nenner on Field 1

           Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Merrill v. Kahn on Field 2

2:45: Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Graber v. Eckman on Field 2

4:00:   Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Graber v. Trauring on Field 2

3:00:   Boys 5^th/6^th/7^th grades on Field 1

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable on the league’s blog.

Don't forget to bring water for your children, and sunscreen as necessary. Hatzlacha to all the players!

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 27th

Welcome back! The following is this Sunday’s schedule:

11:00: Kindergarten on Field 2

11:00: Girls 3^rd/4^th/5^th grades on Field 1

1:15:   Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Kahn v. Nenner on Field 1

        Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Frieden v. Merrill on Field 2

2:45: Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Eckman v. Trauring on Field 2

4:00:   Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Eckman v. Graber on Field 2

3:00:   Boys 5^th/6^th/7^th grades on Field 1

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable on the league’s blog.

Don't forget to bring water for your children, and sunscreen as necessary. Hatzlacha to all the players! 

CHAG SAMEACH - NO GAMES SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 20th. SEE YOU ON APRIL 27th!

"LIGHT SCHEDULE" FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH

With Pesach approaching, we understand that some players and coaches are already out of town, some are busy and cannot commit a long period of time (particularly the 3^rd/4^th grade boys’ double-header), but others are ready to get out there for another beautiful day of baseball. Therefore, teams will meet on a light schedule for pickup games and/or skills practice (batting, fielding, etc.) at the following times:

Kindergarten: 11:00 on Field 2

4^th/5^th grade girls: 11:00 on Field 1

1^st/2^nd boys: all meet at 1:15 on Field 2. If there are enough boys for two separate games, one game will be played on each field. Otherwise, there should be enough boys for at least one game. Games should end before 3:00.

3rd/4th grade boys: all meet at 3:00 on Field 1

5th/6th grade boys: all meet at 3:00 on Field 2

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable on the league’s blog.

Don't forget water, sunscreen and caps for the players! Best wishes from the commissioners for a Chag Kasher V’Sameach!

What a spectacular Opening Day! With great weather and eager players, everyone looked like they were having a blast. Later this week we will post the schedules for next Sunday; please note that there will be no games on Chol Hamoed Pesach, April 20th.

Public service notice: if anyone lost a Bluetooth earpiece on or around Field 1 at some point during or after the Merrill/Nenner 1st/2nd grade game, please contact apechman@yahoo.com.

Have a great week!

OPENING DAY SCHEDULE!

After several weeks of delays, the weather looks to be clear this weekend and we are looking forward to Opening Day on Sunday, April 6^th! Teams have been drafted, and coaches should be reaching out to all parents by e-mail. Even if you do not receive an e-mail from a coach, please be at the fields at the relevant time for that grade, and we will sort everyone out. The following is the updated schedule:

11:00: Kindergarten on Field 2

11:00: Girls 3^rd/4^th/5^th grades on Field 1

1:15:   Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Merrill v. Nenner on Field 1

          Boys 1^st/2^nd grades – Frieden v. Kahn on Field 2

2:45: Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Trauring v. Graber on Field 2

4:00:   Boys 3^rd/4^th grade – Trauring v. Eckman on Field 2

3:00:   Boys 5^th/6^th/7^th grades on Field 1

Please note that Field #1 is the field closest to Hempstead Avenue, and Field #2 is the field closest to the parking lot.

Updates, particularly weather-related, will be posted as applicable on the league’s blog.

Don't forget to bring water for your children, and sunscreen as necessary. Hatzlacha to all the players! 

OPENING DAY POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN

Unfortunately, the field is very muddy due to the last 24 hours of rain, and local forecasts predict 90-100% chance of rain all day. Opening Day will IY"H be April 6th. Have a great week, and stay tuned for more updates and information about next week's schedule.

A NOTE ON E-MAILED BLOG NOTIFICATIONS

Public service notice: while the Blogger option to receive blog updates by e-mail is a nice feature, it does not appear to be extremely timely. It seems to push blog entries out once a day, which should work fine for getting the weekly schedules that will usually be posted by Wednesday or Thursday, but may not be as helpful for game-day weather updates.

SUNDAY 3/30 SCHEDULE UPDATE

While we are still hopeful for all games to be played on Sunday, weather reports indicate that some or all of the day may be too rainy. Stay tuned to the blog on Sunday - we will post an early-morning report, and then update it throughout the day as applicable.

Update on boys teams' timeslots:

1:15pm: 1st/2nd grade and 5th/6th grade

3:00pm: 3rd/4th grade

WELCOME TO THE 2014 SEASON!

We are very excited to begin this season IY"H on March 30th at Cornwell School Field! Please stay tuned to this blog for schedules, weather-related updates, etc.

Teams are still being formed and finalized, but we will be starting Kindergarten and Girls games at 11:00am, and 1st/2nd grade boys at approximately 1:15pm. 3rd/4th grade boys and 5th/6th grade boys will start at either 1:15pm or 3:00pm. We will update this as soon as possible, along with specific field assignments.

The only equipment the players need to bring is a glove; all other equipment will be provided. T-shirts and caps are being ordered, and will be distributed as soon as we get them. 

Looking forward to a great season!