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Join us as we prepare for the upcoming 2008-2009 Season. We look forward to a great season, implementation of several new rules and FUN for all the children involved in ALL of MILL's softball and baseball divisions.

The Board of Directors meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the basement of Village Hall on Front Street in Massapequa Park. Meeting times are 7:30pm off-season (August through March), and 8:00pm during the season (April through July). Join us and help out over 1000 kids.
This year our and 10 yr old Baseball team won the 2008 New York State District 31 Championship. Congratulations!

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL REGISTRATION

FOR THE SPRING 2009 SEASON!!

at Marjorie Post Community Center

Friday, October 17th, 2008    7:00pm-9:00pm

Saturday, October, 18th, 2008   9:30am-11:30am

Friday, December 5th, 2008    7:00pm-9:00pm

Saturday, December 6th, 2008    9:30am-11:30am

Click on Handout: Registration Information below for additional information.

FALL SOFTBALL CLINIC

MILL will be having a 6-week softball clinic at Walker Field, Fridays from 5pm - 6:30pm from September 19th through October 24th. The fee for this clinic is $50.

Registration for this clinic will be:

Tuesday, September 19, 7-9pm @ the Boat House at John J. Burns Park

For more information regarding this clinic including question and contact information, please click on the 'Fall 2008 Softball Clinic' handout below.

 Massapequa International Little League  would like to help support Brain Cancer Awareness Day at Shea Stadium.    Massapequa High School  (MHS) has joined forces with Voices Against Brain Cancer (VABC) and the NY Mets to bring you

Brain Cancer Awareness Day at Shea Stadium

Monday, September 22, 2008 from 6 -10PM  

Tickets are $60.00 and includes food, admission to the picnic area and admission to the NY Mets game against the Chicago Cubs.   VABC has reserved the entire picnic area.  
        You can buy your tickets now at WWW.voicesagainstbraincancer.org

  Brain cancer survivors can log onto the website and come as the guest of VABC.     

We will be able to have the little league baseball teams that are dressed in their uniforms, line the warning track during the National Anthem.   VABC expects over 1,000 people to attend, so don't miss out on the opportunity to see one of the last regular season games played at Shea.   Tickets will not be mailed to you, instead they will be waiting for you at the picnic area, under the name of the person who purchased them.

If you have any questions with this event, please contact Eileen Minogue at Heals63@aol.com 
    

For additional information you may also call 212-340-9446 or check the website above.

If you would like to help promote this event, you may get the promotional flyer for this event by clicking on the handout link below.

10s COME BACK IN THE 6TH INNING TO WIN DISTRICT

Massapequa International's 10yr old Williamsport Baseball Team would not give up.  They had beaten Wantagh 4-0 in their 1st game of the tournament, defeated Bellmore 22-0 in the 2nd game, and edged a victory over Merrick 1-0 in a nail-biter in game 3 of their Williamsport season.  As the brackets wound down, they knew they would face the tough Merrick team again.   After a heartbreaking loss 2-1 Sunday morning to Merrick, the stage was set for the game that would decide who would be District 31  Champships.   On Monday, July 21 at Burns, the MILL boys were down 6-0, then entered the 6th inning still trailing 6-3.   A batter got on, then another, then another.   By the time the rally was over, seven 'Pequa players had crossed home plate.  Defense prevailed in the bottom of the 6th, and MILL defeated Merrick 10-6.   Congratulations to Manager Primm, Coaches Koster and Nappi, and all the boys!!

10s Finish 3-1 in Sectional Play

July 23 - MILL 9, Rockville Center 5

July 24 - MILL 8, Floral Park 1

July 26th - MILL 4, Merillon 2

July 27th/28th - Smithtown 3, MILL 1 

http://www.nysection4ll.com/schedule_9_10_baseball.htm

What a day, THREE Division champions were crowned last night.

SENIORS BASEBALL - Mets

MAJORS BASEBALL - Dodgers

MINORS SOFTBALL - Wildcats

Over the weekend

FARMS BASEBALL - Dodgers

Congratulations to all teams involved in Finals for a job well done !!!!

12's won in thrilling fashion last night, Now 2-0 in District play . Won first game against Merrick at Merrick Park on Monday night. Last night down 4-2 with two on, two out and two strikes on Nick F. we all watched in wonder as the next pitch went sailing over the centerfield fence for a 5-4 Pequa win. Way to go guys !!! The team plays again on Monday for the chance to play in the District final.

Seniors begin play tomorrow night at Burns Park tomorrow night in a match up of last year's Juniors District Finalists Pequa against North Bellmore- North Merrick.

The Legend of Mickey Tussler  a novel by Frank Nappi 

Through his newest novel, "The Legend of Mickey Tussler," Massapequa International Little League coach and author Frank Nappi boosts
support for autism awareness, and Little League's Challenger Division.  Follow the link below for more information on "The Legend of Mickey Tussler," and the
various Challenger program(s).

www.massapequachallenger.com                         

Aquafina Pitch, Hit, and Run

 Sunday, May 18th @ 10am at Lou Anthony

We have changed the date of this free nationwide skills competition from May 4th to May 18th.  The competition is open to MILL players ages 7-14.  Boys and girls compete together in the three skills categories. 

The four age groups are 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, and 13/14.  

Age is determined by the player's age as of July 17, 2008. 

We are guaranteed to send several children from our Little League to the Sectional Competition June 1, in Amityville - maybe your son or daughter will be one of them!  In 2007, we had two MILL players qualify to compete at Yankee Stadium on Father's Day.

Save time: Download registration form (front & back) under 'Handouts' 

Any questions, please contact Diane Perna @ dmcr22@yahoo.com of 516-650-7715

SPORTSMANSHIP AT ITS BEST!

During a competitive collegiate softball game, the opposing team carries a player around the bases after she suffers a knee injury and collapses near first base during her home run trot.  Click on 'Story' above to read the news article.  It's truly a remarkable story of compassion and sportsmanship. 

Well, it looked like we would all get quite  wet BUT eveerything went off with out a hitch. It was a rainbow of colors out there and it seemed like everyone had a blast. Best part of all, we only lost about 4 games to the weather on a day that could have been a total washout. Many thanks to the Field Crew for all the hard work starting at about 7 am to get everything ready. We are in full swing now Come on out and enjoy the kids play.

REMINDER !!!
As we approach a new season it is our league rule that  ALL players EXCEPT for the pitcher and catcher MUST sit ONCE before any player sits for a second time.
A competitive division is any one in which standings are maintained.

CONGRATULATIONS !!!! 

Massapequa International Little League's  four 2007 District 31 Championship teams are being honored.  The 10-Year-Old Boys, Junior Boys, Majors Softball, and Juniors Softball teams will all be recognized for their achievements on Monday, September 24th at 8pm at the Village Hall in Massapequa Park.