MPTLL Picture Day is this Saturday, April 20. Make-up pictures are Monday through Thursday, April 22-25. Each team is assigned a picture time. The schedule is HERE (updated 4/19).
The league will provide each player with an 8x10 team picture. So there is no need for parents or coaches to purchase those. Team pictures will be distributed to the teams at the park when they are ready.
Parents wishing to purchase individual pictures can review the order form HERE. Please bring your completed form and a check payable to Classic Photography to your scheduled picture time. Individual pictures that are purchased will me mailed to each player's home when they are ready.
Pictures will be taken on the hill above the main batting cage area at the center of the upper park. Please arrive early.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Opening Ceremonies - Saturday, April 13
Opening Ceremonies are this Saturday, April 13th. It will mark Myers Park Trinity's 61st anniversary and 62ndconsecutive year of baseball. The ceremonies will include a bagpiper and Boy Scout Color Guard. We will honor our winning all-star teams from last year and display their championship banners. Information will be given about the launch of our 2013 Capital Campaign. And of course there will be the ceremonial first pitch.
The day begins early with AL and softball games at 9:00 before Opening Ceremonies. Coaches and players not playing at 9:00 are asked to arrive for Opening Ceremonies in uniform by 10:00. Major League and National League players are asked to line up on the outside of the fence on the 3rd base side. T-Ball, American league, and Softball teams are asked to line up on the outside of the fence on the first base side. Teams will parade in together starting at 10:15 and Opening Ceremonies will begin at 10:30. Games will continue at 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00.
The MPTLL Capital Campaign video will be shown at the park under a tent on a widescreen TV, running on a continuous loop throughout the day. It is a brief, but well done documentary about Myers Park Trinity produced by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. For the first time, you will see what our facilities could look like after a successful Capital Campaign. It is quite impressive, and exciting. You will probably recognize some familiar faces from among the MPTLL family of players, coaches, parents and other volunteers talking in the video about why Myers Park is a so special to them.
Arrive early because parking could be difficult. Please park in either our main upper lot on Billingsley Road, the large overflow lot at the Department of Social Services next door, or down at the Grier Heights fields. Do not park across Billingsley Road in the Annuvia lot, next to the new field at the county gas pumps or drive through area, in any unmarked spaces, or on any grassy areas. Cars could be ticketed and possibly towed for parking in unauthorized areas.
Finally we would like to make you aware of the 2013 Charlotte Racefest, a road race scheduled for this Saturday, April 13th. A link to the race’s route map is below. The race could cause delays and/or detours and we wanted to provide the link below to help you plan accordingly.
Join us for Opening Ceremonies and come check out the Capital Campaign video while at the park. This is a big day for Myers Park Trinity Little League.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Park Etiquette
MPTLL Families,
The league would like to provide the following reminders about a few park related issues. If we all follow these guidelines, our park will be a better place than it already is.
PARKING - Parking is allowed only in marked spaces. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police will ticket your car if it is parked outside of a marked space. They do come to our park often, sometimes driving through looking for cars to ticket. If it is deemed necessary, your car may also be towed. Our primary lot is by the main gate at the upper fields. Please do not park on the grass, by the gate or fence, in front of the dumpster, in the handicapped spaces without a pass or beyond the end of a row of spaces. If the marked spaces in the main lot are full, you may park in the Grier Heights lot down the hill or in the Department of Social Services lot next to the main lot on the park side of Billingsley Road. The DSS lot is huge. There are always plenty of available spaces, and there are pathways to New Field, Founders and GH2 from there. Do not park anywhere near the county gas pumps or across the street at the Chemical Dependency Center - they will tow your car.
DOGS - Dogs are allowed, but they must be on leashes. Some people are not comfortable around dogs, and especially those not on a leash. Also, as you would anywhere, please bring a bag and clean up after your pooch when he does his business.
SMOKING / TOBACCO - Randolph Park is a tobacco-free zone. Please refrain from smoking or using other tobacco products anywhere at the park.
TRASH - Myers Park Trinity does not have a cleaning service. Please use the trash and recycling bins located around the park. And if you see something on the ground, please take a second to pick it up and throw it away. Bleacher areas should be cleaned by the parents and fans and dugouts should be cleaned by the players after each game and practice. It's not hard to look at the schedule and see who left the mess.
CHEERING - Keep it positive. Remember that this is a youth activity. It is a game played by children. The children should be able to relax and have fun playing the game without being distracted by excessive noise, negative comments or coaching from outside the fences. The players, coaches and umpires are all doing their best. No one wants to do anything less. Just show that you support them and that you enjoy watching. This is rarely a problem at Myers Park. We have a great group of families. This is just a reminder.
Thank you for your help in these areas. And thank you for supporting MPTLL.
The league would like to provide the following reminders about a few park related issues. If we all follow these guidelines, our park will be a better place than it already is.
PARKING - Parking is allowed only in marked spaces. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police will ticket your car if it is parked outside of a marked space. They do come to our park often, sometimes driving through looking for cars to ticket. If it is deemed necessary, your car may also be towed. Our primary lot is by the main gate at the upper fields. Please do not park on the grass, by the gate or fence, in front of the dumpster, in the handicapped spaces without a pass or beyond the end of a row of spaces. If the marked spaces in the main lot are full, you may park in the Grier Heights lot down the hill or in the Department of Social Services lot next to the main lot on the park side of Billingsley Road. The DSS lot is huge. There are always plenty of available spaces, and there are pathways to New Field, Founders and GH2 from there. Do not park anywhere near the county gas pumps or across the street at the Chemical Dependency Center - they will tow your car.
DOGS - Dogs are allowed, but they must be on leashes. Some people are not comfortable around dogs, and especially those not on a leash. Also, as you would anywhere, please bring a bag and clean up after your pooch when he does his business.
SMOKING / TOBACCO - Randolph Park is a tobacco-free zone. Please refrain from smoking or using other tobacco products anywhere at the park.
TRASH - Myers Park Trinity does not have a cleaning service. Please use the trash and recycling bins located around the park. And if you see something on the ground, please take a second to pick it up and throw it away. Bleacher areas should be cleaned by the parents and fans and dugouts should be cleaned by the players after each game and practice. It's not hard to look at the schedule and see who left the mess.
CHEERING - Keep it positive. Remember that this is a youth activity. It is a game played by children. The children should be able to relax and have fun playing the game without being distracted by excessive noise, negative comments or coaching from outside the fences. The players, coaches and umpires are all doing their best. No one wants to do anything less. Just show that you support them and that you enjoy watching. This is rarely a problem at Myers Park. We have a great group of families. This is just a reminder.
Thank you for your help in these areas. And thank you for supporting MPTLL.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
MPTLL Capital Campaign Video To Be Shown Saturday
Also, there will be a very special presentation: The MPTLL Capital Campaign video will be shown at the park under a tent on a wide screen TV, running on a continuous loop throughout the day. It is a relatively brief, but very well done documentary about Myers Park Trinity produced by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting. For the first time, you will see what our facilities could look like after a successful Capital Campaign. It is quite impressive, and exciting. You will probably recognize some familiar faces from among the MPTLL family of players, coaches, parents and other volunteers talking in the video about why Myers Park is a so special to them.
So join us for Opening Ceremonies and come check out the Capital Campaign video. This is a big time in the life of Myers Park Trinity. Be part of it.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Little League Opening Day - Sunday, April 7
Games begin this Sunday at Myers Park Trinity in the Major League, National League and American League divisions. This will be the 62nd Opening Day in our league's history. The traditional Opening Ceremonies will take place on Saturday, April 13th at 10:30 am.
Check this site throughout the spring season for pictures, game news, standings and announcements. Or have it delivered to you via Twitter. And parents and coaches - help us gather the latest game info. Tweet your highlights and pictures to @mplittleleague to share with the rest of the league. We will retweet any game news we get. If you're not on Twitter, you're missing part of the experience. Sign up at www.twitter.com and follow us at www.twitter.com/mplittleleague.
Here is the schedule for Sunday's opening day of games.
Major League:
Al Browne @ Harry & Bryant - 5:00 - New Field
Christ Church @ Regions Bank - 5:00 - Founders Field
Cameron Harris @ Carolina Pad - 7:00 - New Field
Trinity @ Bryant Supply - 7:00 - Founders Field
National League:
JW Demolition @ Baird - 3:00 - Wade Field
Charlotte Roofing @ TR Lawing - 3:00 - Founders Field
JJ's Red Hots @ Raymond James - 5:00 - Wade Field
Urban Building Group @ B. Whittington Construction - 7:00 - Wade Field
American League:
Sunset Slush @ JE Dunn Construction - 1:00 - Randolph East
Andrew Roby @ Bradley Arant - 1:00 - Kiser-Chapman Field
Blythe Development @ Bray & Long - 3:00 - Randolph East
US National Whitewater Center @ MedChex - 3:00 - Kiser-Chapman Field
Empowered Benefits @ Cotswold Barber Shop - 3:00 - Grier Heights #1
Chick-fil-A @ Griffith Real Estate Services - 5:00 - Randolph East
Mama Fu's @ Leroy Fox - 5:00 - Grier Heights #1
Check this site throughout the spring season for pictures, game news, standings and announcements. Or have it delivered to you via Twitter. And parents and coaches - help us gather the latest game info. Tweet your highlights and pictures to @mplittleleague to share with the rest of the league. We will retweet any game news we get. If you're not on Twitter, you're missing part of the experience. Sign up at www.twitter.com and follow us at www.twitter.com/mplittleleague.
Here is the schedule for Sunday's opening day of games.
Major League:
Al Browne @ Harry & Bryant - 5:00 - New Field
Christ Church @ Regions Bank - 5:00 - Founders Field
Cameron Harris @ Carolina Pad - 7:00 - New Field
Trinity @ Bryant Supply - 7:00 - Founders Field
National League:
JW Demolition @ Baird - 3:00 - Wade Field
Charlotte Roofing @ TR Lawing - 3:00 - Founders Field
JJ's Red Hots @ Raymond James - 5:00 - Wade Field
Urban Building Group @ B. Whittington Construction - 7:00 - Wade Field
American League:
Sunset Slush @ JE Dunn Construction - 1:00 - Randolph East
Andrew Roby @ Bradley Arant - 1:00 - Kiser-Chapman Field
Blythe Development @ Bray & Long - 3:00 - Randolph East
US National Whitewater Center @ MedChex - 3:00 - Kiser-Chapman Field
Empowered Benefits @ Cotswold Barber Shop - 3:00 - Grier Heights #1
Chick-fil-A @ Griffith Real Estate Services - 5:00 - Randolph East
Mama Fu's @ Leroy Fox - 5:00 - Grier Heights #1
Last Day to Register for Junior League Baseball
Friday, April 5th, is the last day to sign up for MPTLL's 13-14-year-old Junior League baseball program. This age group plays on a full size field (60' mound and 90' bases) at Independence Park, located across the street from Memorial Stadium. "Inde" is a great venue to watch and play a baseball game. If interested, please email Mark Mensheha at mmensheha@yahoo.com.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
How To Help Maintain Our Fields
The following is a message from our grounds crew to our coaches. Please read it carefully and share it with anyone that uses our fields......
There are two general categories of field maintenance: prevention and repair. Coaching staffs should be concerned with the prevention of damage to the fields. The maintenance staff should handle the repair of damage. Obviously the prevention of damage is key to maintaining a field in prime condition, and it is relatively simple if the proper steps are embraced by everyone. Without prevention, there is repair, which is time consuming, sometimes expensive and occasionally an inconvenience to all - an example of which was the unavailability of Founders Field for several weeks.
The following steps should be taken in order to prevent damage to our fields and avoid costly repairs:
Mats - Green artificial turf mats are located at each field to protect the grass and dirt areas from damage caused by repetitive motion during practices. Worn grassy areas take time to grow back. Holes dug into the batter's boxes or pitcher's mound create avoidable busy-work for the grounds crew. Coaches should always make sure to: use mats in the batter's boxes during batting practice; pitch batting practice from a mat; hit infield/outfield defensive practice from a mat - if you hit from the sideline, move a mat to the sideline; return mats to the batter's boxes and pitcher's mound at the end of practices and games - get the players involved and make it a routine.
Wet Fields - Never practice on a field that is wet and soft. It takes a considerable amount of time to repair the craters caused by players using a soft infield or base paths. The damage caused directly affects the quality of the playing surface for your infielders. It is also a safety issue - a player can get hurt by a bad hop or by slipping on a wet field. Get approval before using any rapid-dry or soil conditioner. The fields shouldn't have too much of those products. And they are expensive. When using them, be careful to avoid contact with the grass. They are for dirt areas only.
Pre-game / Post-game - The home team is responsible for raking and lining the field before each game. But it is often a group effort by both teams. Use paint on the grass and chalk on the dirt. Chalk will damage the grass. Use the string and batter's box frame to ensure straight lines. If you are unsure about how to properly line the field, ask someone for help. There are also specific guidelines in the Little League Rulebook. After the last game of the day, be sure to return the mats to the batter's boxes and pitcher's mound. It would also help to rake dirt back up onto the mound and away from the infield "lips." And please remind your team's parents to throw away any trash from the bleacher areas at the end of each game.
Debris - Be on the lookout for rocks, gum balls, weeds, leaves, trash or other debris when your team is using a field. It only takes a couple of minutes for your entire team to do a quick rock or gum ball collection during practice. It takes a single grounds crew member much longer. It would be good for the kids to take part in helping to maintain our fields, and this is an easy way for them to pitch in.
Digging - Be on the lookout for any player that is digging at the ground with his feet. It is often done by a pitcher trying to "fix" the mound, a batter trying to "get his feet set" or a bored outfielder that can't stand still. It may seem like a harmless baseball habit, but it causes damage to our fields. Please speak up to the player when you see this happen.
Thanks for reading this message and getting on board with the above guidelines. We are all volunteers and must help to keep our great ballpark in great condition. We love our league and the work we do at the park. But it needs to be a team effort, with the coaches, players and parents taking part. The MPTLL maintenance staff truly appreciates your support.
There are two general categories of field maintenance: prevention and repair. Coaching staffs should be concerned with the prevention of damage to the fields. The maintenance staff should handle the repair of damage. Obviously the prevention of damage is key to maintaining a field in prime condition, and it is relatively simple if the proper steps are embraced by everyone. Without prevention, there is repair, which is time consuming, sometimes expensive and occasionally an inconvenience to all - an example of which was the unavailability of Founders Field for several weeks.
The following steps should be taken in order to prevent damage to our fields and avoid costly repairs:
Mats - Green artificial turf mats are located at each field to protect the grass and dirt areas from damage caused by repetitive motion during practices. Worn grassy areas take time to grow back. Holes dug into the batter's boxes or pitcher's mound create avoidable busy-work for the grounds crew. Coaches should always make sure to: use mats in the batter's boxes during batting practice; pitch batting practice from a mat; hit infield/outfield defensive practice from a mat - if you hit from the sideline, move a mat to the sideline; return mats to the batter's boxes and pitcher's mound at the end of practices and games - get the players involved and make it a routine.
Wet Fields - Never practice on a field that is wet and soft. It takes a considerable amount of time to repair the craters caused by players using a soft infield or base paths. The damage caused directly affects the quality of the playing surface for your infielders. It is also a safety issue - a player can get hurt by a bad hop or by slipping on a wet field. Get approval before using any rapid-dry or soil conditioner. The fields shouldn't have too much of those products. And they are expensive. When using them, be careful to avoid contact with the grass. They are for dirt areas only.
Pre-game / Post-game - The home team is responsible for raking and lining the field before each game. But it is often a group effort by both teams. Use paint on the grass and chalk on the dirt. Chalk will damage the grass. Use the string and batter's box frame to ensure straight lines. If you are unsure about how to properly line the field, ask someone for help. There are also specific guidelines in the Little League Rulebook. After the last game of the day, be sure to return the mats to the batter's boxes and pitcher's mound. It would also help to rake dirt back up onto the mound and away from the infield "lips." And please remind your team's parents to throw away any trash from the bleacher areas at the end of each game.
Debris - Be on the lookout for rocks, gum balls, weeds, leaves, trash or other debris when your team is using a field. It only takes a couple of minutes for your entire team to do a quick rock or gum ball collection during practice. It takes a single grounds crew member much longer. It would be good for the kids to take part in helping to maintain our fields, and this is an easy way for them to pitch in.
Digging - Be on the lookout for any player that is digging at the ground with his feet. It is often done by a pitcher trying to "fix" the mound, a batter trying to "get his feet set" or a bored outfielder that can't stand still. It may seem like a harmless baseball habit, but it causes damage to our fields. Please speak up to the player when you see this happen.
Thanks for reading this message and getting on board with the above guidelines. We are all volunteers and must help to keep our great ballpark in great condition. We love our league and the work we do at the park. But it needs to be a team effort, with the coaches, players and parents taking part. The MPTLL maintenance staff truly appreciates your support.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
2013 Summer TOC and All-Star Dates
NC District 3 has announced dates and locations for summer Tournament of Champions (TOC) and All-Star play. Myers Park Trinity is slated to host the 11-year-old TOC, the 11-12-year-old District 3 Tournament and the 11-12-year-old North Carolina State Tournament. See below for start dates and locations of the baseball tournaments relevant to MPTLL. Each could last about a week. Tournament teams are selected for each age group by a vote of the coaches, based on availability and playing ability.
9-year-old TOC: June 8 - Lake Norman
10-year-old TOC: June 8 - Mint Hill
11-year-old TOC: June 8 - Myers Park Trinity
12-year-old TOC: June 8 - Coul-Oak
9-year-old District 3 Tournament: June 22 - Lake Norman
9-10-year-old District 3 Tournament: June 22 - Mint Hill
10-11-year-old District 3 Tournament: June 22 - Coul-Oak
11-12-year-old District 3 Tournament: July 6 - Myers Park Trinity
Survive and advance to....
11-12-year-old NC State Tournament: July 20 - Myers Park Trinity
9-year-old TOC: June 8 - Lake Norman
10-year-old TOC: June 8 - Mint Hill
11-year-old TOC: June 8 - Myers Park Trinity
12-year-old TOC: June 8 - Coul-Oak
9-year-old District 3 Tournament: June 22 - Lake Norman
9-10-year-old District 3 Tournament: June 22 - Mint Hill
10-11-year-old District 3 Tournament: June 22 - Coul-Oak
11-12-year-old District 3 Tournament: July 6 - Myers Park Trinity
Survive and advance to....
11-12-year-old NC State Tournament: July 20 - Myers Park Trinity
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Scheduling Information
The league schedule has been posted online for the majority of the spring season. Thanks to Rex Brietz for doing such a great job on it again this year. The Master Schedule can be found here. It can also be found pretty easily at mptll.org. Individual team schedules are also posted. The schedule is updated on a daily basis. But make sure to go by what your child's individual coach has announced, in case he or she has made changes, or has different arrival or departure times.
On the Master Schedule, please pay close attention to the next-to-last page. There are specific league guidelines regarding batting cage practices, pre-game schedules, requests, etc. It is important that all teams are aware of these guidelines so that things run smoothly this season.
On the Master Schedule, please pay close attention to the next-to-last page. There are specific league guidelines regarding batting cage practices, pre-game schedules, requests, etc. It is important that all teams are aware of these guidelines so that things run smoothly this season.
Little League Rule Changes for 2013
Coaches, please be aware of this year's Little League rules and regulations changes, announced over the winter. MPTLL is not participating in the new 50-70 Intermediate Division, but some of the other changes will affect our Spring and All-Star seasons. There is more info here.
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