2023 OLLB Day!! MAY 13th

When: Saturday, May 13, 2023

Where: Heritage Park

Details:

Circus Delight will be set up from 9:30am until 4:30pm

Canteen will be OPEN

Baseball items will be for sale – CASH ONLY

Blue Jays Hit, Run, and Throw Competition

  • right after team photos – takes about 20-30 minutes.

Photos Schedule

Level	Photos	Team 1	     Team 2
			
T-Ball	
        9:00	Athletics    Blue Jays
	9:20	Cubs	     Giants
	9:40	Marlins	     Red Sox
	10:00	Rockies      White Sox
			
Coach-Pitch	
        10:20	Athletics    Blue Jays
	10:40	Tigers       Giants
	11:00	Padres	     Rays
	11:20	Red Sox      Rockies
Girls	
        11:40	Red Sox-CP   Red Sox-Minor
			
Minor	
        12:30	Blue Jays    Rockies
	12:50	Cubs	     Red Sox
	1:10	Rays	     Giants
	1:30	Padres	     Tigers
	1:50	Athletics	
			
Majors	
        2:10	Athletics    Blue Jays
	2:30	Tigers	     Giants
	2:50	Padres	     Rays
	3:10	Red Sox	     Rockies

Convenor Needed for 2023 OLLB Girls Division

Orleans Little League is looking for a volunteer to help run our Girl’s division.  The convenor plays an important part in ensuring that we are able to properly run this program.  Unfortunately without a convenor, there is the risk that this successful program will not be able to be offered this year.  
 
CONVENOR – Girls Division
 
Reporting to the Vice-President – Baseball Operations, the convenor of the Girls Division will be responsible for ensuring the proper running of the Orleans Little League Girls program.  This is a new program established in 2022 which is offered to players that identify as girls, in the hopes of developing skills and making friends in an environment of inclusivity.  Teams in the Girls program play against other teams of similar ages and skill levels from across the city. 
 
For further information about the full list of duties please contact the Vice-President – Baseball Operation by email at [email protected]com

Coaching Session Updates

Tonight’s (April 28) coaching session is on at 5:30pm at Chapel Hill Park.

Saturday morning’s session at 10am to noon has been moved from Chapel Hill Park to the small gym at Beatrice Desloges on Innes due to rain. Coaches should arrive early to have the door held open for them or call Bruce at 613 219-4265 if late

2023 OLLB Umpire Clinic

When: Sunday April 30th

Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Where: Roy G. Hobbs Community Centre, 109 Larch Crescent

Details:
 
OLLB covers the cost of the clinic.
 
Attendees need to bring a pad and pen as well as outdoor cloths as part of the clinic will take place on the diamond.  
 
OLLB will provide new umpires with an umpire hat, rule book, umpire shirt and an umpire patch to be sewn on that shirt.  
 
New umpires will be responsible to purchase grey dress pants (not track pants) available at places like Walmart or Giant Tiger.  One other purchase required is that of an umpire kit (consisting of a ball and strike indicator (also called a clicker), a plate brush and a ball bag) available at most sporting goods stores for around $20.
 
No need to purchase shin pads, an umpire ‘pillow’ or mask as they will be available at each diamond.  I suggest the umpire bring some disinfectant spray and a rag to wipe the mask before and after use.
 
Any question or concerns, feel free to contact Paul at [email protected]
 
Please confirm attendance by emailing the above email address.

Gordon Crookston

It is with heavy hearts that Orléans Little League has learned of the passing of its past president, Gordon Crookston. He passed away on January 11th, 2023 in Toronto.
 
He is survived by his wife Rose and two sons Jonathan and Jeremy.
 
Gordon was the President of Orléans Little League for the better part of three decades. His hard work and dedication to the organization and community were second to none. We will work hard to ensure his legacy continues for many years. 
 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rose and the family. Gordon was a good man. He will be missed.
 
Rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again.
 
Rob Lay
President 
Orléans Little League Baseball Inc.

MAJOR/JUNIOR WINTERBALL TRAINING

Orleans Little League is happy to announce that we will be running additional training leading up to the Spring season this year for our MAJOR AND JUNIOR aged players.  

We are offering 6 week programs at the Algonquin Dome.  Junior training will be held on Saturday nights from 7:30pm – 9:30pm.  The sessions will run from Saturday, February 18 – Saturday, March 25.  The cost for the sessions will be $150 for the 6 sessions.  Major training will be held on Sunday mornings from 8:50am – 10:50am.  The sessions will run from Sunday, February 26 – Sunday, April 2.  The cost for the sessions will also be $150 for the 6 sessions. Both sessions will be run by OLLB certified coaches who will be coaching at the Major and Junior level this year.

Interested participants should email Allan Tremblay, VP Operations at [email protected]  
 
Once your email has been received and approved a followup email will be sent regarding payment.
 
Space is LIMITED and we expect the spots to fill up FAST.  Players will be accepted on a first come first accepted basis.

Minor Winterball Training

Orleans Little League is happy to announce that we will be running additional training leading up to the Spring season this year for our MINOR aged players.  Please note, information about training for Major and Junior aged players will follow in the coming weeks.

We are offering a 10 week program at the Greely Legion on Saturday mornings from 9:00 – 10:30.  The sessions will run from Saturday, February 4 – Saturday, April  15 (excluding Saturday March 11th).  The cost for the sessions will be $75 for the 10 sessions.  These sessions will be run by OLLB certified coaches who will be coaching at the Minor level this year.

Interested participants should email Allan Tremblay, VP Operations at [email protected]  
 
Once your email has been received and approved a followup email will be sent regarding payment.
 
Space is LIMITED and we expect the spots to fill up FAST.  Players will be accepted on a first come first accepted basis.

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