Posted by: hannaheath on 04/06/2008 09:00 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 04/06/2008 09:42 AM
Expires: 01/01/2013 12:00 AM
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Calaveras American Little League~ By Hanna Heath
Angels Camp, CA….One hundred and eighty little league players participated in the annual Calaveras American Little League Opening Ceremony, Saturday morning. The league has participants from the Mark Twain School District. Children as far as copper play in the Calaveras League. The teams started their season last week and will continue to play through June first….
   
The league has fourteen teams total this year, with five different divisions. They have four teams in the tee ball division ages 5-6. They have four teams in the coach pitch division ages 6-8. They have three teams in the minor division ages 9-12. They have two teams in the major division ages 12-16. They also have a junior team ages 12-16. Each team plays against other teams in their division. For the teams that only have one or two teams, they play teams throughout the district 15 which includes 14 leagues.
“I think little league is great for children, it teaches them the value of teamwork, helps them set personal goals and helps them accomplish those goals. Little league also prepares children for real life situations that deal with sports,” shared vice president of the Calaveras American Little League, Rich Bakke.
During the opening ceremony day’s family and friends could enter in a raffle drawing to win an autographed baseball from Nolan Ryan a professional baseball player. Other prizes included a computer, golf for four, 2 stadium seats, a movie night basket and much more. Raffle tickets were being sold one for a $1 or 6 for $5.
Overall little league is a great activity and learning experience for small children. If you were unable to sign up this year and would like to sign up next year contact Rich Bakke, at Mark Twain Elementary or Copper Elementary.
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