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Richmond Little League
Player Pledge
I will play fair
And strive to win
But win or lose
I will always do my best

Richmond Little League Parent/Volunteer Pledge
I will teach all children to play fair and do their best
I will positively support all managers, coaches and players
I will respect the decisions of the umpires
I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game

Richmond Little League

Parent Code of Conduct
The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition reflects these “six pillars of character.”

I therefore agree:

1.      I will not force my child to participate in sports.

2.     I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the game is for youth, not adults.

3.      I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

4.      I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.

5.      I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every game, practice or sporting event.

6.      I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.

7.      I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.

8.      I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

9.      I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

10.   I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game or his/her performance.

11.   I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.

12.   I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

13.   I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize games and competition in the lower age groups.

14.   I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.

15.   I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field, and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place.

16.   I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.

17.   I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

Are there any medical conditions (allergies, medications, etc.) that Richmond Little League should be aware of? ____ No ____ Yes - please explain:

Please realize that there is an element of risk and thus the possibility of personal injury. We, as coaches and management of Richmond Little League, will take all necessary precautions to provide for the safety of your child. Please sign below to release our volunteer coaches and management from all liability which may be incurred as a result of your child participating in Richmond Little League.

All coaches & managers please plan on attending the league coach’s meeting on Friday, April 10^th, 6:30 pm upstairs at the Richmond Free Library.

If you are mailing in your application, please include your check ($35.00 per player, $35.00 late fee) and mail to: Linda Baldor, Richmond Area Little League 65 Lilly Pond Circle. Richmond, VT 05477. Applications are due March 21, 2009. Applications received after this date must include the late fee.

The Richmond Little League serves the towns of Richmond, Huntington and Bolton. We are an all-volunteer, chartered organization affiliated with Little League Baseball based in Williamsport PA.

· Tuesday & Wednesday, February 10 & 11: Camel’s Hump Middle School 5:30-7:00 p.m. & February 10^th @ Brewster-Pierce School (Huntington) 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Registration Forms must be received by March 21, 2008 ($35 fee for late registration, per player). We process hundreds of players, so please help us out by only sending a fully completed, pre-printed form in a timely manner with the proper payment included. Perspective coaches & volunteers, please submit your completed Volunteer Form (required by Little League) with copy of photo ID by March 21, 2008 also. Copies of all forms (and other information) can be found at the website: richmondvtlittleleague.com

Season Length: Little League baseball and softball begins April 27^th and ends June 13^th.

Where: Baseball teams play at Volunteer’s Green or Brown’s Court in Richmond. Softball teams play at Camel’s Hump Middle School, Brown’s Court & Volunteer’s Green in Richmond. Additionally, some games are played out-of-town.

Team Placement Day: To Be Announced please check our website: richmondvtlittleleague.com

*7^th grade baseball players eligible if 13^th birthday is later than April 30, 2009

*7^th grade softball players eligible if 13^th birthday is later than December 31, 2008

The purpose of the evaluation, is to make balanced teams and to place kids in the right league for there ability.

Teams will be established after placement day, so your participation is greatly appreciated to make our season a successful and fun for all year.

We are in need of coaches for placement day to help run stations, and help with late registrations. If you can volunteer for at least one of the time slots please contact Bruce LaBounty at: 434-4694 or 363-5962 or email: cjclabounty@comcast.net

BASEBALL FIELD DIRECTIONS

Browns River Middle School (BRMS),
Go to Jericho Elementary School, then continue on Rte 15 for 2½ miles. Bear right here, you will go towards Underhill State Park. BRMS is on the right. The softball field is directly behind the playground. You will see it as soon as you turn into the parking lot.

CHMS Field #1 - Field #4
Camels Hump Middle School
From Interstate 89 get off at the Richmond exit & head towards Richmond. At the Cumberland Farms & light take a left. The entrance is 1/4 of a mile on the left.

From Waterbury come down route 2 to Richmond. At the light/Cumberland Farms take a right. The entrance is 1/4 of a mile on the left.

Richmond Browns Court Softball Field
From Essex or Williston
Go towards Richmond on River Road. At Cumberland Farms light take a left. About 1/4 of mile take a left on Brown's Court right before the school.

Richmond-Volunteers Green Fields 1, 2 and 3
Go towards Richmond (89, River Road, or Route 2) and take a right at the Cumberland Farms light. Go about 1/4 of a mile and look for the park on the right before the Round Church. No parking on the dirt access road, park only in the concession lot, or at town center.
Field 1 is the first field, closest to the playground.
Field 2 is the middle field.
Field 3 is the field past the snack bar.

Williston Fields
Williston fields are behind Williston Central School (on Rte 2 in Williston Village, just before Dorothy Alling Library, across from the Armory). Field 1 is the field furthest back directly behind the school. Field 2 is the field closest to the field house inside the rec/bike path. There will be signs on the backstops designating them as such.

Jericho Elementary School
Located 1/3 mile up Rte 15 from Joe's Snack bar. From Richmond Village take Browns Trace Road through Jericho Center. A bit less than a mile past Jericho Center, take a left on Lee River Road. Follow Lee River Road a couple miles to Rte 15 in Jericho (near Joe's Snack Bar). Take a right on Rte 15, Jericho Elementary School is 1/3 mile on the right.

Waterbury Field Softball
Fields are on in Dac Rowe Complex on Main Street in Waterbury. The Library Field is the first one, the River Field is more over near the river.

Waterbury Hope Davey Field
From Route 2, once in Waterbury turn right on 100 towards Stowe. Take the first right after Ben & Jerry's and follow it all the way to the end where you will see a Y. You should see the Parking Lot and field from this point.

SOFTBALL FIELD DIRECTIONS

Richmond Fields

CHMS Field #1: Camels Hump Middle School (CHMS), far end of the field. At traffic light in the center of town, turn up the hill on Jericho Road. CHMS is on the left before the interstate overpass. Field 1 is the softball field at the far end.

Brown’s Court: Down hill toward the village from CHMS, take 2nd street on right, then 1 block to the field OR At traffic light in the center of Richmond, turn up the hill on Jericho Road. Brown's Court is on the left before CHMS; field is on the right as you approach the corner.

Volunteer Green #1 – At traffic light in center of Richmond, turn toward the river and the round church on Bridge Street. Volunteer Green is just before the river (and the bridge) on the right. Field 1 is closest to playground.

Burlington Fields

Take Main St. to the bottom and make a right onto Battery. Battery becomes North Ave. at the Burlington Police Station. Take North Ave past Burlington High School about 1.5 miles Leddy Park Rd is a left turn off of North Ave. (If you drive past Ethan Allen Shopping Center you have gone too far). Park at tennis courts. You can see fields through tennis courts and there are paths to get to them. All four fields are at same complex and two lakeside fields are SW and NW and two Avenue side fields are SE and NE.

Fletcher/Fairfax/Westford - FFW

From Bridge Street in Richmond go straight at the light...Jericho Road past Camel's Hump School

Jericho Road changes names to Brown's Trace Road...continue to follow thru town of Jericho past Mt. Mansfield HS and to Route 15. Approx 7 miles +/-

Turn Right onto Route 15, follow approx. 11.5 miles to Town of Cambridge. After passing thru Cambridge, (do not get on Route 104, you will pass Angelina's Restaurant on right, Shell station & general store on right) take a left after the crossing the bridge (over the Lamoille) to go towards Fletcher. (There is a auto garage on the left there...think it is Tobin's...Road name is Pumpkin Harbor Rd, but changes to Cambridge Road)

Travel approximately 4.5 miles, passing Fletcher Town Clerk on your right to three-way stop. White barn on your left.

Turn left onto Fairfax Road. Travel 1/2 mile to four-way stop.

Church on the left. Go straight onto School Road (this is actually a left turn off of main road.)

Travel 1/4 mile to school. Fletcher General Store will be on the right.

Fletcher School will be on the right.

Major girls field is to the right of the parking lot with dugouts and Minor girls field is in the very back corner with back stop behind the school. Bring bug spray or field is buggy.

Jericho Elementary School

Located 1/3 mile up Rte 15 from Joe's Snack bar. From Richmond Village take Browns Trace Road through Jericho Center. A bit less than a mile past Jericho Center, take a left on Lee River Road. Follow Lee River Road a couple miles to Rte 15 in Jericho (near Joe's Snack Bar). Take a right on Rte 15, Jericho Elementary School is 1/3 mile on the right.

So. Burlington

Games are played at JC Park, Patchen Road, South Burlington. From the East take Williston Road/Us-2/Theodore Roosevelt Highway into So. Burlington. Take a right onto Patchen Road. This intersection has a traffic light; Hollywood Video will be on the corner of your right. Please note that the left hand turn at this four-way is named Hinesburg Road. Once on Patchen Road go straight through your first traffic light (intersection of White Street). Drive approximately .2 miles, you’ll see the park on your left. Turn into JC Park after the O’Brien Civic Center (white house). The field is in the corner opposite the parking lot.

Waterbury Fields

Library Field: Waterbury Exit 10 from interstate ramp, turn onto Route 100 towards Waterbury Village (a left coming from the south or a right coming from the north), go past the Waterbury pool on the right. At bottom of Route 100 turn left onto Route 2, go under railroad trestle and entrance to Dac Rowe Complex is on your right. The Library field is the first field you see, on your left as you pull into the complex. If you pass the Waterbury Library and a traffic light you have gone too far. You can park along the road or within the Dac Rowe complex.

Williston Fields

Williston fields are behind Williston Central School (on Rte 2 in Williston Village, just before Dorothy Alling Library, across from the Armory). Field 1 is the field furthest back directly behind the school. Field 2 is the field closest to the field house inside the rec/bike path. There will be signs on the backstops designating them as such.

Winooski

Take exit 16-Costco exit. Take a left toward Winooski. A quarter mile down the road you will see the High school and park out front and walk behind. WHS on the back softball field by the football field.

All Star Tournament Field Directions

Calahan Field - Interstate 89 to 189 exiting right onto Shelburne Road. Follow Shelburne Road approximately 1 mile and turn left onto Locust Street (you’ll have to turn immediately after the traffic barrier). Calahan Field is on your left across from Christ The King School.

Rosenburg Field – See directions to Schifilliti Park.

Schifilliti Park (Includes Schifilliti Field, Rosenburg Field and Woods Field) – Interstate 89 to 189 exiting right onto Shelburne Road. Follow Shelburne Road to Burlington. Turn left onto King Street. From King Street, turn right onto Battery Street. Continue on Battery Street which turns left at Sherman Street then right and becomes North Avenue at the Burlington Police Station. Follow North Avenue approximately 2.5 miles, turn right onto Gosse Court. Gosse Court ends at the Armory. Schifilliti Park is behind the Armory.

Woods Field – See directions to Schifilliti Park.

Practice Time: 6:00 p.m. (arrive 6:00 p.m.) Game Time: 6:00 p.m. (arrive at 5:15 p.m.)

4/28	4/30	5/2	5/3
All Practice	Underhill @ Rich. A's-F2		Rich. Cards @ Underhill
	Rich. Astros @ Rich. CardsF3	All Practice

5/5	5/7	5/9
Jericho Mets @ Rich. Astros- F@	Jericho Cards @ Rich. A'sF2	Rich. A's @ Rich. Astros-F2
Rich. Cards @ Rich. A's- F3	Rich. Cards @ Jericho Dodger-	Rich. Cards Practice-F3
	Rich. Astros Practice

5/12	5/14	5/16	5/17
Rich. Astros @ Jericho Cubs	Jericho Cubs @ Rich. Cards F2	A’s and Astros practice	Rich. Astros @ Underhill
Rich. A's @ Rich. Cards-F2	Rich. Astros @ Rich. A's-F3	Jericho Mets @ Rich. Cards F2

5/19	5/21	5/23
Rich. Cards. @ Rich. Astros- F2	Underhill @ Rich. Astros- F2	Jericho Cubs @ Rich. A's- F2
Rich. A's Practice- F3	Rich. A's @ Rich. Cards- F3	Rich. Astros @ Jericho Mets
		Rich. Cards Practice- F3

5/26	5/28	5/30
Memorial Day - No Games	Rich. Astros @ Rich. Cards- F2	Rich. A’s v. Rich. Astros- F2
	Rich. A’s Practice- F3	Cards practice- F3

6/2	6/4	6/6	6/7
Rich. Astros @ Rich. Cards- F2	Underhill @ Rich. Cards- F2	Rich. Cards @ Rich. A's- F2	Rich. A's @ Underhill
Rich. A's Practice- F3	Rich. A’s @ Jericho Mets	Astros Practice- F3
	Rich. Astros Practice- F3

6/9	6/11	6/13
Tournament Week	Tournament Week	Tournament Week

Saturday June 14^th All-Star Practice begins. (All-Star season runs approx. 6/14 – 7/15)

Jericho Cards- Glenn Carter, 899-2033; Jericho Dodgers, Mark Kittell, 899-2647;

Richmond Twins Manager: Tim Leggett Phone: 434-3631; cell 999-8932; leggett@greenmountainpower.biz

All Richmond games are played at The Volunteer’s Green off of Bridge Street. Tuesday and Thursday games

begin at 6pm with no new innings starting after 7:45pm. Pregame practice begins at 5:30pm. Saturday

games begin at noon with pregame practice at 11:30 a.m. *Home Team; *Underhill Saturday Away starts at 1:30

Job	Filled by:
Help to put up/take down outfield fences
Buying lime for foul lines etc.
Coordinate Photo Day	Beth Champney
Instructional League Coordinator	John Eriksson
AAA League Coordinator	Danny Peet
AA League Coordinator	Wane Lefebvre
Major League Coordinator	Dave Estes
Umpire Coordinator	John Johnston
Equipment Coordinator
Sponsor Coordinator
Field Maintenance	Jim Giroux
Snack Bar Coordinator	Sue Znamierowski
Uniform Coordinator	Lisa Erikisson
Web Master	Liz Znamierowski & Greg Potter

League	Grade	Playing Days / Evenings	Times
Instructional League	K & 1	Tues & Sat or Thurs & Sat	Weekdays 6:15 - 7:15 pm, Saturdays 9:30 - 11:00 am
Minor AA Baseball	2 & 3	Mon & Weds	6:00 to about 7:30 PM
Minor AAA Baseball	3 & 4	Tues, Thurs & Sat	Weekdays 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Sat 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Major League Baseball	5 – 7*	Mon, Weds & Fri, occasional Sat. game	6:00 to about 8:00 pm
Minor League Softball	2 - 4	Tuesdays & Thursdays	6:00 to about 7:30 pm
Major League Softball	5 – 7*	Tues & Thurs & Friday	6:00 to about 8:00 pm

Officer Name	Phone Number
Steve Znamierowski-President	434-3698
Linda Baldor-Treasurer/Vice President	434-6181
Daniel Peet-Player Agent	434-3580

*Day*	*Date*	*Red Sox*	*Twins*	*Yankees*
Tues	4/29	@RICHMOND Practice in grass	@RICHMOND Practice field 2	@RICHMOND Practice field 3
Thurs	5/01	@RICHMOND VS Twins (Practice Game) field 2	@RICHMOND VS Red Sox (Practice Game) field 2	@RICHMOND Practice field 3
Sat	5/03	@RICHMOND Practice field 2	@RICHMOND VS Yankees (Practice Game) field 3	@RICHMOND VS Twins (Practice Game) field 3
Tues	5/06	@RICHMOND VS *Yankees field 2	@RICHMOND VS Underhill Indiansfield3	@RICHMOND VS Red Sox field 2
Thurs	5/08	@RICHMOND VS *Twins field 2	@RICHMOND VS Red Sox field 2	@RICHMOND VS Jericho Blue Jays f3
Sat	5/10	@RICHMOND VS Yankees field 2	@RICHMOND Practice field 3	@RICHMOND VS *Red Sox field 2
Tues	5/13	@RICHMOND VS *Twins field 2	@RICHMOND VS Red Sox field 2	@RICHMOND Practice field 3
Thurs	5/15	@RICHMOND VS Jericho Indians f3	@RICHMOND VS *Yankees field 2	@RICHMOND VS Twins field 2
Sat	5/17	@RICHMOND VS Jericho Blue Jays f3	@RICHMOND VS Yankees field 2	@RICHMOND VS *Twins field 2
Tues	5/20	@RICHMOND VS Twins field 2	@RICHMOND VS *Red Sox field 2	@UNDERHILL VS Indians f1; 6:00 start*
Thurs	5/22	@JERICHO VS Angels field 1	@RICHMOND VS *Yankees field 2	@RICHMOND VS Twins field 2
Sat	5/24	OFF	OFF	OFF
Tues	5/27	@UNDERHILL VS Tigers f1; 6:00 start*	@RICHMOND VS Jericho Angels f2	@JERICHO VS Blue Jays field 1
Thurs	5/29	@RICHMOND Practice field 3	@UNDERHILL VS Indians f1; 6:00 start*	@RICHMOND VS Underhill Tigers f2
Sat	5/31	@RICHMOND VS *Yankees field 2	@RICHMOND Practice field 3	@RICHMOND VS Red Sox field 2
Tues	6/03	@UNDERHILL VS Indians f1; 6:00 start*	@JERICHO VS Devil Rays field 1	@RICHMOND VS Jericho Angels f2
Thurs	6/05	@RICHMOND Practice field 3	@RICHMOND VS Underhill Indians f2	@UNDERHILL VS Tigers f1; 6:00 start*
Sat	6/07	@UNDERHILL VS Indians f1; 1:30 start*	@RICHMOND VS Underhill Tigers f3	@RICHMOND Practice field 2
Tues	6/10	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
Thurs	6/12	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
Sat	6/14	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN

Softball (Minors)	Blue Jays	Practice 29 CHMS		Practice 1 CHMS	2
May	5	6 Practice Volunteer’s green	7	8 Game (Away) Vs. Richmond Cardinals Volunteer’s Green	9
	12	13 Game (Away) Vs. Shelburne	14	15 Game (Home) Vs. Richmond Orioles Volunteer’s Green	16
	19	20 Game (Home) Vs. Jericho CHMS	21	22 Game (Away) Vs. Williston Lake Monster Volunteer’s Green	23
	26	27 Game (Away) Vs. Richmond Orioles Brown’s Court	28	29 Practice Volunteer’s Green	30

Softball (Minors)	Cardinals	Practice 29 CHMS		Practice 1 Volunteer’s Green	2
May	5	6 Practice at CHMS	7	8 Game (Home) Vs. Richmond Blue Jays Volunteer’s Green	9
	12	13 Game (Away) Vs. Waterbury	14	15 Practice CHMS	16
	19	20 Game (Away) Vs. Richmond Orioles Volunteer’s Green	21	22 Game (Home) Vs. Shelburne Volunteer’s Green	23
	26	27 Game (Home) Vs. South Burlington Volunteer’s Green	28	29 Game (Away) Vs. Williston Red Sox	30

Softball (Minors)	Orioles	Practice 29 Volunteer’s Green		Practice 1 CHMS	2
May	5	6 Practice CHMS	7	8 Game (Away) Vs. Waterbury	9
	12	13 Practice Volunteer’s Green	14	15 Game (Away) Vs. Richmond Blue Jays Volunteer’s Green	16
	19	20 Game (Home) Vs. Richmond Cardinals Volunteer’s Green	21	22 Game (Away) Vs. Winooski	23
	26	27 Game (Home) Vs. Richmond Blue Jays Brown’s Court	28	29 Game (Home) Vs. Williston Lake Monster Brown’s Court	30