The next Board meeting is Sunday, September 14th at Desert Sky Middle School. The meeting will occur in two parts.

Part 1 - Board Elections @ 1:00pm at Desert Sky Those interested in being on the Board for the 2009 Season are encouraged to attend to be placed on the ballot.  If you cannot attend this meeting but are interested in being placed on the ballot, please email RinconBaseball@Yahoo.com.  All League parents and volunteers are eligible to vote for the Board by attending this part of the meeting.

Part 2 - First Board Meeting of the 2009 Board @ 3:00 at Desert Sky Those elected to the 2009 Board will then hold the first meeting of the year.  One of the first items of business will be to fill various positions on the Board.  Descriptions of some of those positions are below.  If you have any questions about these descriptions, please email RinconBaseball@Yahoo.com.

• Oversees the affairs of all elements of the League.
• As chief administrator, selects and appoints all managers, coaches, umpires and committees (subject to the approval of the Board).
• Officer with whom Little League Headquarters maintains contact.
• Represents the League in the District organization.  This includes attendance at all district Meetings, etc.
• Strives to have firsthand knowledge of the regulations under which Little League operates.
• Authorizes the annual application for charter, and binds all members of the League to faithfully observe the regulations.
• Takes an active role in gaining support and winning friends for the league program.
• Presides at all League meetings, and assumes full responsibility for the operation of the League.
• Receives all mail, supplies and other communications from the Little League Headquarters, and the District.

• Presides in the absence of the President.
• Coordinates efforts of other committee members.
• Carries out such duties and assignments as may be delegated by the President.

• Maintains a register of members and directors.
• Records the minutes of meetings.
• Responsible for sending out notice of meetings.
• Maintains a record of league's activities.

• Signs checks as directed by league constitution.
• Dispenses League funds as approved by Board of Directors.
• Reports on status of League funds.
• Keeps League books and financial records.
• Assumes responsibility for all League finances.

• Conducts annual player tryouts.
• Responsible for player selection and placement including drafts and player movement.
• Responsible for checking birth records and eligibility of all players.
• Supervises and coordinates the transfer of players between Leagues, either up or down in age.

• Act as, or oversee activities of, Lion's club Liaison.
• Coordinates all safety activities including supervision of ASAP (A Safety Awareness Plan).
• Ensures safety in player training.
• Ensures safe playing conditions.
• Coordinates reporting and prevention of injuries.
• Solicits suggestions for making conditions safer.
• Reports suggestions to Little League Headquarters through the ASAP program.

• Manages the League's official website.
• Ensures that league rosters are maintained on the Little League data center.
• Ensures that League news and scores are updated on a regular basis.
• Collects, posts and distributes important information on League activities to Little League Baseball, district, public, league members and media.

• Equipment Manger
• Snack Bar
• Fundraising/Sponsorship
• Uniforms
• Team Pictures and End of Season Awards
• Etc.

Practices have begun for our six Fall Ball teams.  Games begin in mid-September, pending completion of the game schedule by District 12.

Congratulations to all of our All-Star teams.

 9-10: http://www.azdistrict12littleleague.org/2008Tournament/baseball/0910_BBDivision/910baseball.htm

Game 1: Win vs. Los Ninos, 12-2

Game 2: Win vs. Santa Rita, 22-1

Game 3: Loss vs. Pantano, 9-0

Quarterfinal Game: Win vs. Randolph, 5-4, 7 innings 

Semifinal Game: Loss vs. Pantano, 16-8

10-11: http://www.azdistrict12littleleague.org/2008Tournament/baseball/1011_BBDivision/1011baseball.htm

Game 1: Loss vs. Copper Hills, 3-2

Game 2: Win vs. Santa Rita, 6-0

Game 3: Win vs. American, 15-3 

Semifinal Game: Loss vs. Pantano, 13-3

11-12: http://www.azdistrict12littleleague.org/2008Tournament/baseball/1112_BBDivision/1112baseball.htm

Game 1: Win vs. Santa Rita, 11-2

Game 2: Win vs. San Xavier, 15-10

Game 3: Win vs. Freedom, 12-4

Quarterfinal Game: Win vs. Southwestern, 12-6 

Semifinal Game: Loss vs. Randolph, 8-3

Juniors: http://www.azdistrict12littleleague.org/2008Tournament/baseball/jr_BBDivision/jrbaseballsched.htm

Game 1: Loss vs. Palo Verde 14-4 

Game 2: Win vs. Santa Rita, 12-8

Game 3: Loss vs. San Xavier, 12-6

Seniors: http://www.azdistrict12littleleague.org/2008Tournament/baseball/sr_BBDivision/srbaseballsched.htm

Game 1: Loss vs. American, 12-0

Game 2: Win vs. Copper Hills, 13-3

Game 3: Win vs. Southwestern, 7-0

Quarterfinal Game: Loss vs. Sunnyside, 5-3

Rincon is proud to field five All-Star teams this season.  Congratulations to the following players on being selected.  Managers will be contacting players very soon to welcome them and inform them about practices.

Manager: Trent Adamson

Manager: Mike Repavich

Manager: Jesus Nieto

Majors Tournament Champions: Nationals

Congratulations to the Nationals on winning the Majors Championship Tournament after defeating the runner-up Yankees 4-0 in the final tournament game.

Pictured (l to r):
Front row: Austin, Brandon, Cole, Dominic, Ryan, Jaymon, Liam
Back row: Coach Patrick, Seth, Cody, Diego, Manager Trent, Jason, Dylan, Coach Von

AAA Tournament Champions: Storm

Congratulations to the Storm on winning the AAA Championship game 6-0 over the runner-up Sand Gnats.

Pictured (l to r):
Front Row: Luke, Brandon, Nick, Corbin, Nathan, Ryon, Cody, Greylend, Marco, Terrell
Back Row: Coach Mike, Coach Dallas, Manager Barry

AA Tournament Champions: Rattlers 

Congratulations to the Rattlers on winning the AA Championship game 8-4 over the runner-up Red Wings.

Pictured:
Front row (l to r): Miciah, Thomas, Aaron, Michael, Bayless
Second row (l to r): Claudia, Tony, Jacob, Josh, Cisco, Sam
Third row (l to r): Coach Dave, Coach Ken, Manager Frank, Coach Mike

Our new scoreboard is installed and operating!  The scoreboard was kindly donated by Dr. Andrew Rosen, a local orthodontist who has enhanced the smiles of many Rincon Little Leaguers.  Thank you, Dr. Rosen!

http://www.bracesbydrdrew.com/default.asp

Thank you also to Garett Cunningham and his crew from G&J Development, Kyle & Sons Electric and Kenneth Rosson for their work to install the board.

If you are interested in sponsoring a specific team or just want to support Rincon Little League - please complete the Sponsor Application linked below and contact Jill Gonzales at 360-0191.