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November 2010

Lancaster Junior Barnstormers/Mid-Atlantic Prospects/Lady Stormers

Lancaster Jr. Barnstormers

Mid-Atlantic Prospects

Lancaster Lady Stormers

                                          November 2010

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Dear Parents/Players:

 

"The Dugout" Baseball and Softball Academy at Lanco Field House opened October 11th and WOW we are using it heavily every day.  I have seen upwards of 24 players practicing at one time and our excellent coaches are going back to teaching basic fundamentals which is refreshing.  We are fortunate to have a superb location at 1901 Miller Road, just off of Manheim Pike (behind Wawa and Brusters) which is obviously a convenience to many of the players in our three organizations that continually show up to improve their game.

 

As you know, this is a busy time for our academy, so plan ahead! The Dugout is your facility, and your daughter/son can use it as often as she/he would like. It's very different from other baseball/softball facilities in the region. No inconvenient blocked 3pm-5pm times when you barely have time to make it home by 5pm! No extra fees etc! 

 

The cage and instructional area is flexible and can accommodate a large group of players at one time. In another configuration, we have up to three 60' pitching lanes available and another pitching lane/hitting cage available for overflow. Concerning baseball equipment, The Dugout has everything necessary to enhance your baseball/softball talents: hitting tees, pitching machines, declined tees, speed/agility equipment, core workout equipment, and more.

 

Lanco Field House management has installed another 80' cage on Field 1. In addition, they're going to let us use Sections B & C on Field 1 in place of Field 4 on Sunday mornings only. Initially, we only had Field 1 scheduled for 8 dates, but now we have it for the entire year at no additional cost!  The times below are available to any LJB, Lady Stormer or Prospect.
Field #4
Monday-9am-11pm
Tuesday-9am-11pm
Wednesday-9am-11pm
Thursday-9am-11pm
Friday-9am-11pm
Saturday-n/a
Sunday-Field #1 (field and cages from 8am-12pm)

Field #5 (off field #3)--if locked the password is 2007
Monday-9am-11pm
Tuesday-9am-11pm
Wednesday-9am-11pm
Thursday-9am-11pm
Friday-9am-11pm
Saturday-
9am-11pm
Sunday-9am-11pm


We appreciate and welcome the many phone calls over the past few months from the Lancaster, York, Chester and Berks area baseball communities. But it really helps if ya'll spread the word! We are not in it for the money -- we are in it for the kids! Go Stormers!  Lets keep growing!!

Sincerely,

Larry Hess


ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Lady Stormers

Lady Stormers are now  online! Check out their new website at www.ladystormers.com.

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Lottery Calendars

Lottery calendars will be available at the Lanco Field House on November 26 at the Open House Fun Day.

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Uniform Fittings 

Uniform fittings will take place on November 26 at the Lanco Field House for LJB and LLS teams only.  Mid-Atlantic Prospects will be fitted at a later date.  Times are below.

 

During this time we will have order forms available to purchase fan wear.


9U---11-11:20am

10U---11:20-11:40am

11U---11:40-noon

12U---12-12:20pm

13U (Red and Blue)---1-1:20pm

14U (Red and Blue)-1:20-1:40pm

15U (Red)---2-2:20pm

15U (Blue)---2:20-2:40pm

 

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New Board Members

Several new people have joined the LJB organization as Board Members filling various volunteer positions:

 

Fast Pitch Softball Coordinator:

Mark Perkins

 

Asstistant Fast Pitch Softball Coordinator:

Wayne Johnson

 

Journalist:

Gail Givler

 

Sponsorship Coordinator:

Mike Zook

 

Uniform Coordinator:

Nicole Artman

 

 

Existing Board Members:

 

President/General Manager:

Larry Hess

 

Vice President/Treasurer:

Bob Gantz

 

Webmaster:

Mike Lichtenwalner

 

Secretary:

Chris Miller

HALLOWEEN BONANZA RECAP
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11U RED TAKES CHAMPIONSHIP
     
     The LJB 11U Red team is off to a fantastic start to the 2010-11 season by winning the Championship at the 12th Annual ECTB Halloween Bonanza played in Allentown over the Halloween weekend.
     After losing a close first game, the boys fought back to win four straight games, scoring a total of 42 runs, and giving up 27. Great pitching and defense in game 3 and consistent hitting in game 4 put LJB in the final game of the tournament against the Lower Salford BlackJackets.
     LJB took an early lead in the final game, scoring 8 runs in the first two innings, but the BlackJackets weren't going down without a fight, scoring 7 runs in the third and fourth innings. Although LJB scored another 4 runs, it all came down to the final inning of the championship game, and the BlackJackets were in a position to tie the score.  But LJB was able to hold them with solid defensive plays, giving 11U Red the Championship victory with a final score of 12-10.
     Congratulations 11U Red!!

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15U RED TAKES 2nd
 

     The LJB 15U Red team placed 2nd in the 12th Annual ECTB Halloween Bonanza in Allentown over the Halloween weekend. This was the first tournament that the 15U Red team has played together, and it was all good. Excellent hitting, pitching, and fielding allowed LJB to score a whopping 50 runs in the 5-game schedule while only giving up 19.

     The bats cooled down in the finals against exceptional pitching from the Northeast Titans, ending in a 6-3 loss.

     The LJB 15U Red team is coached by Jaime Martinez and consists of players from the following high schools:  Donegal, Dallastown, E-town, Hempfield, Manheim Twp., Solanco, Warwick, Conestoga Valley, and Lampeter Strasburg.

     Congratulations 15U Red!!

 

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LADY STORMERS IN SAM'S BENEFIT TOURNAMENT

 

     The Lady Stormers made their public debut in a benefit tournament for Sam Heidelbaugh. Sam, a fellow softball player, was injured in a mower accident, and she will require additional medical treatment. The softball community came together to raise money for Sam's family while having a great time on the field.

     The Lady Stormers strive to be a community-minded organization, and this was a great way to make their first public appearance.

     Congratulations Lady Stormers, and good luck, Sam!!

 


Mid-Atlantic Prospects
 


MAP are happy to announce Ross Rutt as their new head coach for the 2011 season.  Ross is currently an assistant baseball coach for Cocalico's Varsity Baseball Team.  Ross was employed as an assistant coach for Twin Valley's Varsity Baseball Team before taking his current position with Cocalico.

 

A special thanks goes out to Coach Cory Beddick who coached the Prospect team this past season.  Cory accepted a position at Gettysburg College as an Assistant Baseball Coach.  His leadership, baseball knowledge and character will take him far.  Good Luck, Cory! 

 

 
We would like to introduce:
Mid-Atlantic Tournament Baseball & Softball
MATBS and USSSA have teamed up to offer quality tournament Baseball and Softball in Lancaster County

The primary focus of Mid-Atlantic Tournament Baseball & Softball and USSSA is the development of programs that allow teams of all skill levels to compete against one another. Mid-Atlantic Tournament Baseball & Softball and USSSA believe the overall development of all players can be enhanced by the experience and fun of national tournament play. Until now the majority of players were denied this opportunity because of their skill level. Mid-Atlantic Tournament Baseball & Softball and USSSA Baseball offer programs for four levels of play. Major and AAA programs are national programs that culminate in a World Series. The AA program is a regional program ran by the participating states that culminate at a National tournament. The A level is for recreational teams.


Major Division- The top competitive teams in the country.
AAA Division- Middle of the pack competitive teams.
AA Division- Teams that have restricted rosters, drafted players, or play at the recreation level.
A Division- Recreational League teams only.

The dates of our tournaments are below.


www.matbs.com

April 15-17, 2011
Indoor War @ Lanco Field House
10u Baseball

May 21 & 22, 2011
Diamond Debut
Charity:  Four Diamonds Spring
9u - 14u Baseball

May 28 - 30, 2011
Memorial Day
Charity:  Children's Miracle Network
9u - 15u Baseball/Softball

June 11 & 12, 2011
Touch Them All
Charity: Alzheimer's Foundation of America
9u - 18u Baseball


June 18 & 19, 2011
Father's Day
Charity/Foundation:  Ronald McDonald House     
9u - 18u Baseball/Softball

July 1 - 4, 2011
Heroes Remembered
Charity: Returning Heroes Home
9u - 18u Baseball/Softball


July 16 & 17, 2011
Bring the Heat
Charity: Make-a-Wish Foundation
9u - 18u Baseball
September 10 & 11, 2011
Knee Buckler Bash
Charity: Boys & Girls Clubs of Lancaster
9u - 18u Baseball/Softball


September 17 & 18, 2011
The Pennant Race
Charity: Toys for Tots
9u - 18u Baseball

October 1 & 2, 2011
Fall Showdown
Foundation: LLS's Scholarship Foundation
9u - 18u Baseball/Softball


October 8 & 9, 2011
Octoberfest
Foundation: LJB's Scholarship Foundation
9u - 18u Baseball