Field Notes

Second try-out session to be held on Saturday

The second of two try-out sessions will be held this Saturday, February 4, 2012 starting at 8:30 a.m. at Valley Oak Park.

• 8:30 a.m. (Juniors)
• 9:00 a.m. (Majors)
• 10:30 a.m. (Minors)
• 12:00 p.m. (Farm)

ALL players must attend ONE of the scheduled try-outs. Players MUST also try-out in their division. T-Ball and Senior Players do not have a try-out.

View the 2012 Try-out notice for details and more information (.pdf)

Questions? Please contact the Player Agent, Christine Bonanno, at (916) 482-1214 or email at christinebonanno@sbcglobal.net.

Second Base program returns for the 2012 season

Getting used baseball gear back in the game!

Do you have a closet full of baseball pants, belts, gloves and cleats that have been outgrown? Are old batting helmets, catchers gear, bats and balls taking up needed room in your garage? Give those items and chance to play again through Second Base!

We are collecting used baseball gear and reusing and recycling it within Arden Little League and beyond. Second Base will be collecting donations and distributing gear to those who would like gently used pants, belts, gloves and cleats.

WHERE TO DONATE:  At the Second Base table at Arden Little League Registration at Mariemont Elementary on January 4 and 12 and Arden Little League Tryouts on January 29 and February 4 at Valley Oak Park. Items can also be left in the collection box at 1324 Fitch Way. Donations are tax deductable!

WHERE TO ACQUIRE:  All items are free of charge! Look inside the Second Base locker at http://ardensecondbase.blogspot.com to see our inventory. Contact Ben and Jack Maves at secondbase@surewest.net or at 485-4668 to place an order or receive more specific information.

Bat Rules Changes for 2012 Season

In an effort to provide timely information on bat rules, Little League International today announced the bat specifications and standards for the 2012 season.

Read the article, Little League International Announces Bat Rules Changes for 2012 Season, on www.littleleague.org for more information.

Fall Ball – One Last Chance!

If you missed the deadline but would still like to spend Sunday afternoons at the Valley Oak ball fields watching your son or daughter play a relaxed Minors, Majors, or Juniors baseball game – we have extended the deadline for sign-ups through Wednesday, August 24th.

In order to make it even easier for you – there is no need to make a special trip to Valley Oak Park. All you need to do to reserve a spot is to send an e-mail to Derick Brannan at derick.j.brannan@us.pwc.com, download the required forms (application and medical release) and mail them with a $20 check made out to Arden Little League to Derick Brannan at 4921 Phelps Ct., Carmichael, CA 95608.

The more players – the better the experience for everyone involved. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you at the ball fields.

2011 All-Star wrap-up

Congratulations to all three Arden Little League All-Star teams for a fantastic showing in their respective tournaments. Our 10/11-year-old All-Star team played 4 hard fought games at their tournament at Eastern Little League. Finishing the tournament with 2 wins and 2 losses, this team showed a lot of heart in each of their games. Congratulations to Manager Mark Enos, his coaching staff and players for a job well done!

Our Little League All-Star team (11/12 year olds) played 5 intense games at their tournament at College Glen Little League. This team finished with 3 wins and 2 losses, winning their Area Bracket and making it to the District Finals bracket. This team performed well both offensively and defensively all tournament, scoring 34 runs while only giving up 17. Congratulations to Manager Pete Nixon, his coaching staff and players for a spectacular tournament!

Our District 5 Champion Junior All-Star Team went the farthest of all our teams this year. Winning the District 5 tournament with a record of 4-1, and then reaching the final game of the Section 4 Tournament with a record of 2-2, this team showed exceptional determination and “never give up” tenacity over their 9 total games. Arden Little League is very proud to be the reigning District 5 Junior All-Star Champions! Congratulations to Manager Bob Taylor, his coaching staff and players for an incredible run in this year’s tournament!

Arden Junior All-Stars make it to divisional finals

The Arden Junior All-Stars have worked their way into a winner-take-all showdown game tonight (July 21, 2011) at 7 p.m. at C-Bar-C park against Tri-City Little League. The winner of this game is the Sacramento area champion and heads towards the coast to a regional play-off toward the world series.

All Arden Little League families are invited to come out tonight to show your support for our team in their last local game under the lights.

Arden Junior All-Stars win in a thriller

The Arden Junior All-Star team won again last night, beating a strong Tri-Cities team 9-8 in a tremendous comeback. They play again Wednesday night (July 20, 2011) at 7:00 p.m. at C-Bar-C Park.

This really is a spectacular run by a special team. Please tell folks about it and encourage them to come out for Wednesday’s game. Let’s all try to get out to support these guys Wednesday night.

Free Youth Baseball Clinic at Raley Field on August 1st & 2nd

As part of their sponsorship of local little leagues, Chevrolet is sponsoring the 2011 Chevy Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic at many locations. As one of our sponsors this year, Kuni Chevrolet is extending an invitation to this event to players in our league. Please read and review the informational flyer on the event, and then register your player (ages 6-13) for 2 days of fun and instruction. Space is limited and on a first come basis, so make sure to register early. Also, note some of the rules (no cleats, only tennis shoes) and items to bring (glove, bat, water, etc.).

On the registration form, please make sure to select Sacramento as the market, playball as the password and mark Kuni Chevrolet as our sponsoring dealership. Arden Little League thanks Kuni Chevrolet for their continued support of Arden Little League.

• View a brief video of this national event on Facebook
• Download informational flyer (.pdf)

Arden Junior All-Stars continue win streak

The Arden Junior All-Stars continued their winning ways with a 10-8 victory over Rio Linda. They play Tri City Little League of Rocklin tonight (July 18, 2011) under the lights at 8 p.m. at C-Bar-C. It should be a great night for baseball so we hope to see you there.

Arden Junior All-Stars Win District 5 Title

Congratulations to Arden’s Junior All-Star team who won the District 5 title last night and move on to the Division playoffs beginning on Sunday, July 17th, at 5 p.m. at C-Bar-C Park.

Follow District 5 on Facebook for the latest information.

Congratulations also go out to our Major All-Stars and 10/11 year-old All-Stars whose run deep into the playoffs ended with some great baseball games earlier this week.

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