Grand Island Little League

Little League Baseball Webpage 2006
"Little League" Official Website

Official Grand Island Website

For forms and more information: www.grandislandll.com

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President
Mark Goc

Grand Island Little League Baseball Mission: to provide baseball and softball
to the youth of Grand Island, to build good citizens, sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork.

Little League Season: May through July.

The League has 55 teams with games for house teams and tournament teams (All-Stars). There are 700 girls and boys
between the ages of 5 and 18 and 700 families involved in promoting youth activities.

Project ideas: batting cage at Veterans Park, working with Garden Clubs to beautify Veterans Park.

Grand Island Little League Opening Day - 2006

Grand Island Little League 2006 trophy winners
Mary Stewart Photos - click for larger view

Kim Ludwig Photo - Click for larger view

Little Leaguers of all ages came out to welcome the opening of their 2006 season at Vets Park on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Trophies were awarded to those who were recognized for the past season performances on the baseball diamonds. The following are the award winners:
Matthew D. & Allen T. Potter Memorial Award - Peewee Sportsmanship - Derek Konopski
Matthew D. & Allen T. Potter Memorial Award International Sportsmanship - Eric Riederer
Matthew D. & Allen T. Potter Memorial Award Minors Sportsmanship - Tyler Yockey
David M. Haller Jr. Memorial Award - Minor Sportsmanship - Tyler Yockey
Corporal Robert B. Luther Memorial Award - Majors MVP - Tyler Hinaman
International Softball Sportsmanship - Leah Geis
Minor Softball Sportsmanship - Rosalie Russell
Major Softball MVP - Christina Ward
Former Board Members Service Recognition Awards
Pete Pitts
Kirk Hinaman
John Chiarenza
Jean Greinert
Randy Shoemaker
Pete Boorady
Scholarship Winners
Cassi Carlson - Softball
John Meka - Baseball
Grand Island Little League thanks the following local businesses for donations and support:
Tim Horton's (3000 discounted Timbits and 500 cups of coffee), New Era (36 hats), The Grand Island Subway ( (28 free 6-inch subs), Island Lanes (Two $10 gift certificates), Martin's Fantasy Island (Free day pass for a family of four), Maria's Hallmark (Baseball angel pin and two Beanie Babies), The Brick Oven (certificate for one free large 1-topping pizza), and The Buffalo Bisons (Gift package including a free game voucher for a family of four).

It's Grand Island Little League Registration Time - Register On Line - 2006

Grand Island Little League photos from the past.
To register on line for the Grand Island Little League click Registration Form, then click "Registration" and then scroll down to register early. Registration deadline is March 19, 2006.

If you are a member of this organization we need your help. GIECOM.Net has partnered with the Connections program to help Grand Island as a community "Get it Together". Please visit our website G-I-Together.ORG and fill out our SURVEY. Every group on Grand Island will have its own FREE webpage, listing: meeting times location, contact persons, your Mission Statement and a listing of events. We will also be linking your news events that appear in the local media and on IsledeGrande.Com Grand Island's E-News Source, to your page, maintaining an archived journal of pictures and news. This is the perfect opportunity for your group to connect with potential new members and the community.