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Welcome to Rye Little League website.
Rye Little League was established in 1957.
We are members of Little League International and NY District 20.
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| | | | HEADLINES  | | | | | | | | | | | less than 1 week left to register for Spring Season | | | | by
posted 01/25/2012
Dear Parents;
Registration for Rye Little League Baseball Spring Season closes Jan 31, 2012.
Tryouts for 10 and 11 year old players, who wish to be eligible for the Major League draft, are February 4, 2012 - players must be registered in the spring season to participate in the tryouts.
Rye High School Baseball Boosters will be selling Rye Baseball spirit wear in the lobby during tryouts and the winter clinic - please stop by and support our home team!
A few spaces remain in the Winter Clinic set for March - register today at www.RyeLittleLeague.com
More details about all these and other things happening are available at:
www.RyeLittleLeague.com
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posted 01/23/2012
Eligibility Rules 2012
The Rye Little League invites children born between May 1, 1999 and April 30, 2004 to play in the Minor League, Intermediate League or Major League during the 2011 Spring Season. Please carefully read this registration form. Parents or guardians can register their child online at www.RyeLittleLeague.com.
Registration is December 1, 2011 - January 31,2012. This allows enough time to recruit coaches, order uniforms and schedule fields.
Once registration closes, applications for players aged 8-11 will require a late fee of $75, will be subject to a wait list and openings may not occur. Late applications for 12 year olds will be put on a wait list; openings are extremely unlikely.
The fee for the Spring Season is $160 for the first player in a family and $120 each for any additional players. This amount will include the purchase of a uniform (shirt, pants and hat), which you will keep. Confidential scholarships are available—please email Myles Lavelle (
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Even if you played last year you must register to play in 2012.
ELIGIBILITY:
1) You must reside within the city limits of the City of Rye, not just within zip code 10580. Attendance in a Rye school does not qualify participation. Ownership of property or payment of taxes in Rye does not qualify for participation. The legal domicile ("residence" as defined by Little League official rule book) must be within the city limits of Rye.
2) You must be at least 8 years old on April 30, 2012. For those born after April 30, 2004, there will be a Baseball Program run by Rye Recreation with a sign-up in March. Little League International sets the dates for Little League participation. You must have been born after April 30, 1999.
3) A Birth Certificate or passport must be on file before a player is eligible. If this is your first year in Rye Little League, you must send a photocopy of a Legal Birth Certificate or a Passport to: Matt Anderson 149 Theall Road Rye, NY 10580 or an emailed copy to
. A Birth Certificate or passport must be on file before a player is eligible.
4)If a player does not attend at least 50 percent of his or her games, Rye Little League can prohibit the player from participation the following year.
5)Participation in the Spring Season is required for registration in the Summer or Fall Seasons.
SCHEDULE:
1) Practices will begin in mid-March and the regular season will conclude by the end of June. Generally teams play one weekday evening game and one Saturday game each week, although Major League teams may play three games in certain weeks. Major and Intermediate rain outs will be played on Sundays.
2) Rye will field a tournament team in each of the Major League and Intermediate League levels after the local season ends. These teams will be selected by the Board of Rye Little League based upon player and coach voting and will compete during July and August in their respective Little League World Series Tournaments. Only 11-year-old players in the Major League will be eligible for the 11-year-old Tournament team; 11 year old players in the Intermediate League are not eligible for the Tournament team.
TRYOUTS:
All eligible players who register on time will play Little League baseball in one of the three leagues:Majors, Intermediates, Minors (i.e., there are no cuts).
A player’s age on April 30, 2012 is his or her Little League age for all seasons this year (spring, summer and fall). Players may not necessarily be playing on the same team as last year.
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All 8- and 9-year-olds will play in the Minor League.
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This year the 10 year old players are welcome to try out for the Majors. If not selected they will play in the Intermediate League. It is not mandatory for 10 year old players to tryout. However if a 10 year old player cannot make the tryout but would like to be eligible for the draft they MUST LET US KNOW BEFORE THE TRYOUTS.
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Players who are 11-years-old must attend the 20-minute tryout to be drafted onto a Major League team
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If an 11-year-old tries out and is not selected in the Majors he/she will play for the Intermediate League.
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Depending upon registrations, more than half of the 11-year-olds will play in the Intermediate League while some will play in the Major League. Selections to the Major League are made via a "draft" by the Major League teams. Selection is based on prior League play, athletic ability, and baseball skills at the tryout. While 11-year-old players are sometimes initially disappointed if they don’t make a Major League team, most find that the Intermediate League experience is very rewarding with more playing time than they would have in the Major League and a chance to play positions they would not be able to play in the Major League.
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Players who are 12-years-old and who are new to the Majors or new to Rye Little League need to try out. This helps assess the players and insure they are drafted on an appropriate team.
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All 12-year-olds play in the Major League.
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Players who were in the Majors last year do not need to attend a tryout.
Refunds: If a refund is requested before teams are assigned a check will be issued from RLL in the amount of registration minus $10 convenience charge. (Processing with a Purpose will not issue refunds.) After teams are assigned, requests for refunds will need the Boards consideration of the situation. (Again Processing with a Purpose will not issue refunds.)
QUESTIONS: Email
with any questions on the registration process for Little League Baseball.
Please consider Volunteering.
If interested, please indicate on your players application. Then complete the Volunteer Apllication Form located on the "Documents" tab to the left and mail it to: Mike Kenny 15 Everett Street Rye, NY 10580.
Only those individuals that have completed the form will be considered. Little League requires that background checks be performed on all volunteers.
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posted 01/23/2012
2012 Rye Little League Spring Baseball Season
Registration is open Dec 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012. Boys and girls born between May 1, 1999 and April 30, 2004 residing in the City of Rye are eligible. Parents or guardians may register their child online at http://www.ryelittleleague.com/.
Eligible players are guaranteed placement if registered by Jan 31, 2012. After that date a wait list (with a $75 late fee) will be created and placement will not be guaranteed.
Players must reside within the limits of the "City of Rye". Residing (legal domicile) solely within the physical boundaries of the City of Rye. Ownership of real property or taxes or mailing address does NOT constitute residency. Attendance in a Rye school does not qualify for participation.
Volunteers are asked to fill out the Volunteer application found under "Documents" to the left and submit asap.
Players new to RLL are required to submit proof of age (birth certificate or passport) before they are eligible to participate. Email copy to
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Cost: $160 per player; additional siblings $120 each
For confidential scholarships, or questions please contact
Full details about "Eligibility Rules" can be found on this website
by clicking the tab to the left.
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posted 01/04/2012
Winter Baseball Clinic
The Rye High School Baseball Booster Club is sponsoring a Winter Baseball Clinic for players planning on playing baseball this spring. This year’s clinic will feature 2 hour sessions and be held at the Rye High School and Auxiliary Gyms. Rye High School’s baseball coaches and players will provide specialized instruction, with support from Rye Little League volunteers. Registration is limited due to space constraints.
WHO: Players registered for Rye Little League in Spring 2012, ages 8-12 welcomed. Players will be grouped according to age.
WHAT: A three-day baseball program with instruction on throwing, hitting, fielding, pitching and base running.
WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 10 & 17 - 2012
2 hours per session -- 10:15 am to 12:15 am each day
WHERE: Rye High School gyms.
HOW: Register online at www.RyeLittleLeague.com Enrollment will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis."Online Registration" tab just scroll down below spring season registration. There are a limited number of spaces available.
COST: $75 for all three dates (non-refundable). All proceeds go to Rye Baseball Boosters. This is a fundraiser for the High School team. Scholarships are available unpon request.
QUESTIONS: Call Brian Dempsey at 921-8488 or e-mail
or Matt Anderson at
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SOFTBALL: Softball is also having clinics the same dates as above for girls at 8am-10am; register at www.RyeGirlsSoftball.com
Thank you for supporting Rye High School Baseball!
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posted 01/03/2012 Parents, Coaches and Players,
As we move into the new year I wanted to take a moment to reflect back on two people who had a huge impact on Rye Little League and if not for their hard work and selfless attitude Rye Little League would not be the successful program it is today.
Sadly, Joan Mary Dempsey and John Patrick Casey passed away in 2011, both Joan and John touched so many people and had a positive impact on the Rye community.
Joan Dempsey was a pillar in the community, her relentless pursuit to help others did not go unnoticed. Joan and her husband Edward spent decades volunteering their time for Rye Little League from organizing the parade to coaching to working the concession stand; they were always available to help.
John Casey was a former President of Rye Little League and his infectious positive attitude carried over to anyone who met him. John was known as an ambassador for the kids; if the kids weren't having fun and smiling then Rye Little League was failing. John loved to coach and he had one team rule - EVERYONE had to have fun and smile - he's fun loving attitude was something he'll always be remembered for.
I had the privilege of knowing Joan Dempsey and John Casey, their unselfish ways, upbeat personality and peaceful demeanor will surely be missed but their impact on the Rye community will never be forgotten.
Regards
Myles Lavelle
Joan Mary Dempsey, a longtime resident of Rye, NY passed away peacefully on September 29, 2011 at age 84 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. The daughter of Alfred and Kathleen Brown, Joan married the love of her life, Edward T. Dempsey, on November 29, 1947 at Resurrection Church in Rye.
Born in The Bronx, NY on March 6, 1927, she moved to Rye in her youth, and graduated from Rye High School. During World War II, she worked at New York Telephone, and later worked at C.M. Almy on Purchase Street.
Joan was a wonderful daughter, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, always active in the Rye community and Resurrection Church. She loved spending time with her husband of over 63 years, watching her children participate in school events and sporting activities. Joan enjoyed swimming and continued to swim at Durland, the Rye YMCA and Rye Golf Club until the disease prohibited her.
Joan was very active volunteering to help others through numerous activities in the community and the church including service as a long-time Eucharistic Minister, visiting the sick and as a volunteer at the Resurrection Blood Bank. While her children were in school, Joan served as a class mother and as PTA President at Resurrection Academy. Joan was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. As a member of the Rye Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, Joan took great pride in helping to host the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Field Day at Rye Rec. Joan volunteered with her husband for decades working the Rye Little League Parade. She played third base on the inaugural Rye Ryots in the Rye Women's Softball League. After retirement, and when not at one of her children's or grandchildren's games, Joan and Ed loved to travel with Hawaii being their favorite destination. Together with many friends, she was a longtime member of the Rye Seniors Association.
Joan is survived by her husband: Edward, two daughters: Patricia Berry (Len) and Maureen Moeller (Carl), three sons: Sean (Cecelia), Brian (Lisa), and Terence (Jacki), ten grandchildren: Michael (Erika), Colleen Foster (Jason), Steven, Christopher, Matthew, Theodore, Gregory, Andrew, Jeffrey and Lauren and three great grandchildren: Michael, Shayna and August as well as two brothers, Alfred and Rev. Patrick (John) Brown. Joan was predeceased by her son, Kevin, infant daughter, Eileen Mary and sister, Adrienne Hagele.
Joan will be dearly missed by her extended family and the Rye community.
John Patrick Casey, died yesterday at Greenwich (CT) Hospital, at the age of 66, surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 5, 1945 in New York City and was raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. John was the quintessential fun-loving Irishman, known for his upbeat gregarious personality. He was beloved by his countless friends from all walks of life. John was the former CFO of the B. Altman and Co. and current CFO of the Altman Foundation. John was a long-time devoted member of the Union League Club, serving as President for three years. He also was an enthusiastic, dedicated Commissioner of the Rye Little League. He was a popular member of the Westchester Country Club where he excelled on the golf course with his unorthodox but effective swing. He also was a proud member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, the Rye Fish and Game Club, the ULC Trap and Skeet Team, and a revered member of the legendary "PotatoeHeads". John and his brother, Roger, were Irish step-dancing champions in their youth. He was a former board member of St. Agnes Hospital and LaSalle Academy, and a current board member of Lincoln Hall. John was a proud veteran of the Army's "Fighting 69th". John is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Kathy, his daughter Erin and her husband Brian Appleton, his son Sean, his beloved grandson Reed, and his brother Roger's family: Gail, Carolyn, Andrew, Maggie, Nora and Kevin. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 9th at 10 AM at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY. Family will receive visitors at Graham Funeral Home from 4 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, December 8th. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma
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posted 11/29/2011 Dear Parents,
I hope you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving and you are all looking forward to a happy and healthy holiday season. I am writing to inform you of a change the Rye Little League Board recently approved for the Major League 2012 season.
Rye Little League has adopted an ALL WOOD BAT rule for the Majors (11 and 12 year old league) starting this spring. Intermediate and Minor Leagues will still be allowed to use aluminum bats based on two criteria 1) type of baseballs used and 2) lack of speed and velocity generated from pitched balls does not create a dangerous situation.
Although Little League International allows aluminum bats, the Rye Little League Board decided in the best interest of protecting the players to move to an all wood bat league and eliminate aluminum bats.
Our decision was based on recent injuries (some severe) sustained by pitchers in our league from a batted ball off an aluminum bat. We believe the ball speed off an aluminum bat is significantly higher than a ball off a wood bat; hence putting the pitcher in a dangerous situation. The safety of the children comes first and we believe it is in the best interest of the league to remove aluminum bats from the major league.
I understand many of you have already purchased equipment in past year, however it is not worth the risk to our children. Furthermore, I wanted to make you aware of the change before you do your holiday shopping.
As always if you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to contact me at myles.lavelle@verizon.net. Thank you and I look forward to seeing everyone on the diamond in the coming months.
Sincerely
Myles Lavelle
President of Rye Little League
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