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2008 Buy a Brick at Wolner Field |
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BUY A BRICK AT WOLNER FIELD with your family or child’s name engraved. Make a donation of:
$50 - 4 x 8 brick (includes 3 lines of 15 characters each)
$100 - 8 x 8 brick (includes up to 6 lines of 15 characters each)
Extra charge for logo or camera ready art.
Please make your donation today…the sidewalk is currently under construction and must be paid for! Make your child or family name a part of the Little League history at Wolner.
Thank you for your contribution!
Example: Billy Jones or John Doe
1998-2004 Coach ‘92-‘02
All Star 2004 Board ’02-‘07
Click here for the order form. Please complete the form and send along with your check to UTLL, P.O. Box 53, Mound, MN. Any questions please call DebBennyhoff at 612.964.1400. |
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Fall Baseball Opportunities |
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The following are some fall baseball opportunities that are available for your players. Your child's fall baseball age falls into the next year (ie: if they are 9 they would play 10 year old ball in the fall)
South Tonka Little League - Ages 8 - 13
Gopher State Baseball - Ages 10 and up, registration deadline August 15th, cost $85
Metro Baseball League - Ages 11 and up, registration deadline August 15th, cost $80
Please check www.moundfastpitch.org for fall softball opportunities. |
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Tonka Fest Update |
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The Inaugural “Tonka Fest” Baseball Festival wrapped up today under brilliant, blue skies and a wind that certainly did not do anything nice to my hair style.
In the morning UTLL “Roberts” (nicknamed the Beastie Boys), completed their suspended Friday game against South Tonka. This was a real nailbiter of a game and the Beastie Boys came up just short in the 18-17 score.
The afternoon brought the return of the Beastie Boys against “UTLL” Marquis (nicknamed Tiny Twins). The Tiny Twins jumped out to an early lead and it looked like a blow-out might be at hand until Sam Nolden of the Beastie Boys made a diving/sliding (falling?) catch of a sharply hit ball in Right Field by the Tiny Twins Quentin Crenshaw. This play seemed to breathe life into the Beastie Boys and they came roaring back. The Tiny Twins, though, were able to hold on in the last inning for a 13-10 victory.
I hope everyone had fun in this “bonus” week of baseball. I know I sure saw improvement of the squad I coached and I’m sure Coach Roberts saw the same.
My thanks to the many, many of you that helped make this week of success – the parents, the coaches, the players, the umpires & (of course), the UTLL, ETLL & STLL Boards. My special thanks goes to RICH ROBERTS for jumping in at the last minute to coach the other team.
On a personal note, most of you were aware that I was pulled away from this week by a family emergency. The outpouring of sharing, caring, help & support I received from parents & coaches (from both teams) really exhibited the kind of behavior that UTLL stands for. I am PROUD to be associated with such a fine organization and am grateful to have gotten to know all of you and thankful for the support I received.
Andy Marquis |
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2008 "Out of the Park" Home Run Hitters |
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Congratulations!!!
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Player Name |
Team |
Level |
Comments |
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6/16/08 |
Quentin Skaar |
NW Tonka Lions |
Majors |
2 Run HR |
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6/9/08 |
Quentin Skaar |
NW Tonka Lions |
Majors |
2 Run HR |
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6/8/08 |
Matt Dufault |
Home Laundry |
Minor A |
2 Run HR |
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6/6/08 |
Lance Gardner |
Culvers |
Majors |
2 Run HR |
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5/30/08 |
Rollie Lacy |
Jaycees |
Majors |
Solo HR |
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5/22/08 |
Matt Dufault |
Home Laundry |
Minor A |
3 Run HR |
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5/21/08 |
Quentin Skaar |
NW Tonka Lions |
Majors |
2 Run HR |
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5/19/08 |
Ryder Schmidt |
Mkta Drive In |
Majors |
3 Run HR |
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5/12/08 |
Hunter Smith |
Jubilee Foods |
Majors |
2 Run HR |
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5/12/08 |
Hunter Smith |
Jubilee Foods |
Majors |
3 Run HR |
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Coaches please contact andrea@utll.org with any player who hit "out of the park" home runs. |
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All Star Tournament Update |
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Congratulations All Stars. For the first time in a very long time all three all star teams have advanced out of pool play and will play on in bracket play. Check out the link on the Tournament tab for updated game information.
Home Run Hitters for the All Star Tournament
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Player Name |
Team |
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Comments |
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7/15 |
Rollie Lacy |
12 Year old All Star |
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Grand Slam |
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7/15 |
Hunter Smith |
12 Year old All Star |
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2 Run HR |
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Good Luck All Stars!! |
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Dugout, the Little League mascot |
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Dugout, the Little League mascot, has posted the latest Little League video on YouTube.
Just click on the link below to see the 15-second video, which shows parents what it’s like to be shouted at during a game.
Please feel free to forward this e-mail and link to all your friends! Leave a comment for Dugout on the YouTube site, and check out the other videos Dugout has posted too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_36OpchdG6w |
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2007 Pitch Count Q & A |
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Click here for the 20 commonly asked questions regarding the regular season baseball pitching regulation (pitch count) that takes effect in 2007. |
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UTLL Recycles! |
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The Upper Tonka Little League has made a commitment to recycle materials generated by the Wolner Field concessions. Blue recycling containers are now located at the fields for the recycling of plastic bottles (from water bottles, Gatorade, etc.) and cardboard boxes generated from the concession stand will also be recycled.
Recycling is the right thing to do and an important lesson we can teach our children. Please use the blue recycling containers and contact Deb Bennyhoff at 612.964.1400 if you have any questions or would like help with this effort.
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The Little League MemoryBook is here! |
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Get your personalized 36-page full-color yearbook of your child's 2007 season. Your little slugger will be on the cover, and you'll get Exclusive Little League pages, with articles and tips. It's only $27, and shipping is free! You can make a book for the team, too, and get discounted pricing. To get more information or to start yours click here. (By clicking on this link, you are leaving the Upper Tonka Little League Website, we are is not responsible for information on other web sites.) |
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Volunteers Needed to Keep our Fields Beautiful!! |
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Help us to keep Wolner Field Beautiful. If you see garbage lying around please help to pick it up, if all of us help, it will keep Wolner Field litter free. Also, if you are interested if helping out with field maintenance, please e-mail Deb Bennyhoff at deb@utll.org to volunteer. Please click on the link below to help you decide what area you could be of the most help and let deb know in your e-mail to him.
Field Maintenance Summary |
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Field Banners |
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Advertise your business and support the UTLL with an outfield Banner at Wolner Field! For more information, please contact Jill Christopulos at jill@utll.org. |
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