tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31041966930107075152024-02-07T06:52:54.686-05:00Myers Park Trinity BlogWhat's Going On In and Around Charlotte's Original Little LeagueBrandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.comBlogger269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-89625298471304591972016-10-19T09:31:00.001-04:002016-10-19T09:32:37.462-04:00Annual Park Clean-up and Leaf RemovalMark your calendars... Our annual park clean-up and leaf removal day will be December 10th. This event calls for any and all supporters, including moms, dads, coaches, board members, current or former players and siblings. This is also a great opportunity for students or service clubs to log volunteer hours, or parents and kids who just want to show their appreciation for all the hard Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-48577020111217740192016-01-29T09:53:00.000-05:002016-01-29T09:54:13.581-05:00Spring Registration UpdateRegistration for the 2016 Spring Season is in full swing. Sign up online at www.mptll.org. Players must reside or attend school within our designated boundary. Here are some important deadlines and dates to be aware of:
UPCOMING KEY DATES
2-04-16 - 9-12 year old challenge baseball registration ends
2-07-16 - Challenge Baseball Tryouts for 9-12 year olds
2-07-16 - Softball Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-22260949234309900112015-12-09T13:52:00.000-05:002015-12-09T13:59:37.518-05:00MPTLL History Project: Aerial Photos of Randolph ParkBelow are some interesting aerial photos showing how the land in and around Randolph Park has evolved over the years. It also shows how much our volunteers have accomplished since we first arrived at Randolph Road.
The photo on the left is from 1950, two years before the Myers Park Civitan league was created and began play at Myers Park Elementary School. It was all farm land back then. The roadBrandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-1829548413608735382015-10-26T17:01:00.000-04:002015-10-26T17:01:34.842-04:00Capital Campaign Update and Plans For Randolph Park
Please read the following special message from MPTLL League President, Rich Little....
Dear MPTLL Parent, Coach, Sponsor and/or Volunteer,
I am sending you this message to update you on our progress towards finalizing our Capital Campaign, and to let your know of an opportunity we have to receive a $200,000 matching gift.
As an update, we have made significant progress Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-13514592925983824632015-08-18T16:49:00.001-04:002015-08-18T16:49:12.021-04:00Fall 2015 Registration Parents and Coaches,
Registration for Myers Park Trinity's Fall programs will close on this Friday, August 21st. Sign up today for t-ball, baseball or softball ages 4-16. MPTLL is also offering Challenge Baseball and Softball, MP Academy baseball for rising 13 year olds, and Little League Junior Baseball for rising 13 and 14 year olds. Most divisions in our fall program allow time Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-61695329815141899692015-04-09T14:09:00.000-04:002015-04-09T14:09:30.176-04:00Myers Park Junior League SeasonMyers Park Trinity's Junior League season for 13 and 14-year-olds is fast approaching. The league is excited to announce that Providence Day Varsity Baseball Head Coach Jim Cerbie will serve as the team's manager.
Junior League tryouts will be held on Sunday, April 19, from 1:00-3:00 pm at Independence Park. Players interested in signing up should contact the league at juniorbaseball@mptll.org. Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-70839248330378847532015-02-10T12:54:00.000-05:002015-02-10T12:54:59.312-05:00Umpires Needed for Spring and Fall Baseball
Randy Helms, Supervisor of Baseball Officials, is looking for additional umpires for the upcoming spring and fall seasons. If you are interested, please contact him at r_helms59@hotmail.com. Randy will be holding clinics during the later part of February and first weeks of March. Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-8525934902732050382015-02-04T11:22:00.003-05:002015-02-04T11:22:47.985-05:00MPTLL Day at Dick's Sporting Goods
This Saturday, February 7th, is Myers Park Trinity Day at Dick's Sporting Goods' SouthPark location. It's time to gear up for our spring season. Stop by the store on Saturday and receive 20% off your purchase using our special MPTLL Day in-store coupon. MP volunteers will be on site from 10:00-1:00 to answer questions and register players for Baseball, Softball and T-Ball. Come by and see Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-54557380505201081272015-01-12T15:18:00.000-05:002015-01-12T15:18:15.005-05:00Spring Registration Continues Though February 15th
Online registration for Spring Baseball, Softball and T-Ball is open at www.mptll.org and will continue through February 15th. Walk-up registration will take place at the Randolph Park Concession Stand on Saturday, January 31st from 10:00-2:00. Our Grier Heights sign-up events begin the same day.
MPTLL Families - please show your support for the league by sharing this registration flyer with Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-884110448400975442014-12-01T10:59:00.000-05:002014-12-01T10:59:32.705-05:00MP Leaf Days 2014The leaves have fallen. It's time to pitch in and help keep our park beautiful. Saturdays, December 6th and 13th are our annual MPTLL Leaf Cleanup Days at the fields at Randolph Park. The fun will begin each day at 9:00 a.m. and continue into the afternoon. This event calls for any and all Myers Park Trinity supporters - moms, dads, coaches, players, siblings, board Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-14064519638635423392014-10-29T09:13:00.001-04:002014-10-29T09:13:09.307-04:00Mike Hennessey To Serve As Director of MP Academy
Myers Park Trinity is excited to announce that Mike Hennessey has accepted the position of Program Director for MP Academy (MPA), the league's new instructional group and competitive division for age 13-and-over baseball.
Hennessey is the current Head Varsity Baseball Coach and Program Director at Charlotte Country Day School, where he has served for 10 years. He was named the 2006 and 2011 Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-33383311431588811242014-09-10T11:03:00.000-04:002014-09-10T11:07:15.637-04:00Wednesday Softball Pitching Instruction
Queens University Softball Head Coach Melanie Helterbran is offering group pitching instruction at Myers Park Trinity on Wednesday nights this fall season. The series begins tonight, September 10th, and runs through October 8th.
Each session will cost $5.00 per player. They will be conducted at both 5:30-6:00 and 6:00-6:30. Parents are encouraged to attend and catch their Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-64475995901346862382014-09-04T17:16:00.000-04:002014-09-04T19:01:34.131-04:00Fall Coaches Clinics at MPTLL
Myers
Park Trinity Little League has partnered with area high school and middle school
coaches and private instructors to offer clinics specifically designed for our youth
baseball coaches. These experienced coaches will discuss practice plans, proper
throwing, pitching, fielding and hitting techniques, and most importantly, effective ways
to instruct the kids in our age groups. Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-81999069941347539712014-08-08T19:02:00.002-04:002014-08-08T19:05:08.902-04:00Fall Baseball, Softball and T-Ball RegistrationT-Ball / Machine Pitch / Player Pitch / Softball
Online registration remains open until August 23rd for the 2014 Fall Season at Myers Park Trinity. This season we will have T-Ball for 5-6 year old boys and girls, Machine Pitch baseball for 7-8 year old boys, Player Pitch baseball for 9-10 year old and 11-12 year old boys, and Softball for 8U, 10U, 12U and 16U girls. Click to register for theBrandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-51027929838407795672014-08-07T17:57:00.000-04:002014-08-07T17:57:48.971-04:00MP AcademyMyers Park Trinity is proud to announce the launch of MP Academy, which will serve as an umbrella program for a combination of player and coaches clinics, private lesson opportunities, strength and conditioning programs, and the overall instructional foundation for our baseball and softball players. The League is partnering with area high school and middle school coaches to provide Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-68016021974476313602014-07-21T12:36:00.001-04:002014-07-25T07:55:34.909-04:00Myers Park 10's Head to Regionals
The Myers Park Trinity Little League 10-year-old All-Star Team has won the North Carolina State Tournament and is heading to the Southeast Regional Tournament of State Champs (TOSC) in Greenville, NC. The 10's, managed by Mark Crowther, won both the NC District 3 and State Tournaments with an undefeated record, going 8-0 overall.
They will travel to the TOSC in Greenville and play atBrandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-36153926134160474252014-07-11T15:18:00.001-04:002014-07-14T09:21:15.143-04:00State Tournament SchedulesMyers Park Trinity has earned trips to three 2014 NC State Tournaments. The action begins this Saturday. The MP 10's, 11's and 12's are all representing District 3 in state double-elimination tournaments, with Southeast Regional Tournament births on the line. Here are the schedules and locations:
9-10-year-old State Tournament: July 12-18. Catawba Meadows Park, Morganton LittleBrandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-31681781192113686332014-06-30T13:47:00.002-04:002014-06-30T13:47:40.467-04:00MP Wins Three District TitlesMyers Park Trinity's All-Star baseball teams have won three 2014 NC District 3 Little League Tournament Championships. Building on the success of our two state titles in 2013, this is the first time the league has won 3 championship banners at the district level in the same year.
The 9-10-year-old, 10-11-year-old and 11-12-year-old All-Star teams all won District 3 Tournaments and have Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-85648737356506400522014-06-03T16:10:00.000-04:002014-06-03T16:20:04.169-04:00Tournament of Champions All-Star SchedulesThe first round of All-Star tournaments begin this weekend with the Tournament of Champions (TOC) in five different age groups throughout District 3. In most groups these games will serve as a warm-up to the official District 3 Tournaments, which will begin June 21 and each send a winner to the NC State Tournament.
Here are the TOC schedules. Games start this Saturday, June 7. Follow the actionBrandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-8771735419918695892014-04-30T11:12:00.000-04:002014-04-30T13:28:08.496-04:00The Loss of Demonta Gaither
You may have seen the sad story in the news this week about the young man from Grier Heights who drowned in the pond behind Randolph Park. This is a particularly sad event for MPTLL because the young man, Demonta Gaither, was a popular player during the years he spent playing baseball in our league. Demonta played in the AL, NL, Majors (Carolina Pad) and in our Senior League. In his final Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-81713237799674293322014-04-03T12:48:00.000-04:002014-04-03T12:48:26.920-04:00Picture Day - Saturday (4/5)
MPTLL Picture Day is this Saturday, April 5th. The schedule for when each team is to have their pictures taken is HERE. It is based on the revised game schedule, which has changed because of Opening Ceremonies (10:15 Sat). The updated game schedule is posted HERE. Teams are asked to arrive early for their picture time. We have over 50 teams that will be trying to have their pictures taken, so Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-39229122311475202162014-03-05T10:32:00.000-05:002014-03-05T10:32:31.083-05:00Junior League Baseball Registration
Junior League registration is now open for 13- and 14-year-old baseball players (age as of April 30th of this year). Teams play at Independence Park on 90 ft. base paths. Tryouts are held in mid-April. The season operates during May and June. If you are interested in learning more about our Junior League program or would like to register, please contact Mark Mensheha Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-63437127815590336142014-02-21T11:56:00.000-05:002014-02-21T12:02:03.603-05:00MP Softball Tryout InformationMyers Park Trinity is holding Skills Assessments (tryouts) for 8U and 10U Softball this weekend. There are no make-up tryouts or any tryouts for 12U and 16U Softball.
Registered players should arrive at least 20 minutes early for their tryout time. All Softball tryouts will take place on Kiser-Chapman Field at Randolph Park.
Any changes to field location or tryout times will be posted onBrandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-10100617632022267772014-02-21T11:45:00.001-05:002014-02-21T11:57:42.344-05:00MPTLL Baseball Tryout Information
Myers Park Trinity Skills Assessments (tryouts) for Little League Baseball are Saturday and Sunday (2/22-2/23). Make-up tryouts are Monday (2/24) at 5:30. Here are a few things to know about tryouts:
Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled time in order to register and warm up. All players will be selected for a team in one of the league's divisions of play. PlayersBrandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3104196693010707515.post-15205235810290021992014-02-11T10:19:00.001-05:002014-02-11T11:05:07.223-05:00DSG Registration and Coupons for MPTLL Families
In addition to online sign-ups, the league is hosting a walk-up registration event this Saturday at Dick's Sporting Goods at SouthPark from 10:00-1:00. Before you shop, print the this coupon for baseball and this coupon for softball to receive 20% off on your entire purchase (only valid this Saturday). In addition, Dick's is offering additional discounts by printing this Brandon Merchanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765419633446699967noreply@blogger.com0