2013 Hit-A-Thon / Picture Day...

For those new to FCLL the "Hit-A-Thon" may be new to you, but this is our 13th year for this very fun day. This fund-raiser allows the players to actively participate in fundraising. This is a great opportunity to let the players showcase the hitting skills they learned throughout the season and will be a fun day for the whole family. This fundraiser is our only major sources of income that pays for most of our operating expenses and we need your support. The Hit-AThon will take place on Saturday, May 11th at Russell Windsor Field.  This is in conjunction with Pictures, so you don't want to miss this event.  A full schedule will be provided very soon.

Our Goal is $100.00 per player, $1000.00 per team & $29,000 for the league...Lofty goals, but it can be obtained. 

The rules are as follows:

• Players earn hits for every $10 in flat donations obtained (click here for donation form) or (click here to set up your online donation site). For example: a player obtains $35 in donations; this player would earn 3 at-bats. There is no limit to the amount of contributions the player can collect but a maximum of 10 at-bats can be obtained due to time considerations. 
• An at-bat consists of hitting a fair ball a minimum distance of 20 ft. (The fields will be lined) For T-Ball Clinic/T-Ball/Rookie/Minor divisions, a tee will be used. The distance measured will be how far the ball travels until it stops rolling.  For Major/Intermediate/Juniors divisions, a front soft toss be used. The distance measured will be determined by how far the ball travels in flight.
• A time schedule for each division and team will come out prior to the event. If you cannot make your assigned time please let us know ASAP to see if other arrangements can be made.

For every player who earns $30.00 or more, he/she will recieve an awesome surprise gift. Other prizes could be earned as well. Prizes will be awarded for the most earned, the longest drives, etc. 

Top Earner Prizes

1. $200.00 Gift Card to Extra Innings
2. $100.00 Gift Card to Dick's Sporting Goods
3. $50.00 Gift Card
4. $25.00 Gift Card
5. Throw out first pitch at the FCLL Keys game in July.

For the teams who raise $1500.00 or more, we will provide a gift card for a pizza party for your team...

These prizes will be awarded during the End-of-Year event  

The concession stand will be open all day.

We need volunteers to make this day be a success.  Email volunteer@fcllbaseball.org to help.

Click here if you need a donation form.

Click here to sign up for the "Online Donations" site.

• Click on Fundraise
• Enter your players name into the space provided  

April President's Message

Every month I try to come up with a topic that is relevant and important for our players and parents and this month, like last, I can't say it any better than the folks at PCA have already said it.  Below are some great tips for "Honoring the Game".



Here are ways that parents can contribute to a positive youth sports culture so that children will have fun and
learn positive character traits to last a lifetime.

• Before the Game
• Commit to Honoring the Game in action and language no matter what others may do.
• Tell your children before each game that you will be proud of them regardless of how well they perform.
• During the Game

• Fill your children’s “Emotional Tanks” through praise and positive recognition to help them play their best.
• Fill their teammates’ tanks, too!
• Do not instruct your child during game action or at breaks; let the coaches coach.
• Cheer good plays by both teams.
• Mention good calls by the official to other parents.
• If you disagree with an official’s call, Honor the Game – BE SILENT!
• If other spectators yell at officials, gently remind them to Honor the Game.
• Don’t do anything in the heat of the moment that you will regret after the game. Ask yourself, “What do 
• I want to model right now for my child?”
• Remember to have fun and enjoy the game.
• After the Game
• Thank the officials for doing a difficult job for little or no pay.
• Thank the coaches for their commitment and effort.
• When reviewing the game with your children, ask rather than tell. Instead of immediately sharing your opinions or telling them how they can improve, ask questions such as “What did you learn
  
  from that game?” or “What was your favorite play?” or “What was the most fun part of that game?”
• Remember to give your children truthful and specific praise…not just the typical “good game” but, for example, “I saw how well you moved your feet on defense.”
• Tell your children again that you are proud of them whether the team won or lost.