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2010 DIXIE YOUTH AAA MINOR (10U) GEORGIA STATE TOURNAMENT

Posted by admin on July 25, 2010  |  No Comments

10U - NGBSA

Wednesday (Day 5): North Gwinnett faced off with undefeated Troup County.  The Bulldogs jumped out early with a 2-out rally.  Dan Tamburo went long scoring 3 runs.  The Bulldogs struggled to find it’s pitching, walking 5 Troup batters in the first inning and giving up 3 runs to tie the game.  The next three innings, the Bulldogs only put up 4 hits, and only scoring one run, while Troup was able to rack up 9 runs on 9 hits.  The final score after 6 innings was Troup 12, Bulldogs 6.  They had a very good run making it to the Final Four in a Dixie Youth state tournament dominated by teams made up with travel players.  We wish Troup County all the luck in the championship series which begins on Friday against either Lee County or Perry.

Tuesday (Day 4): The Bulldogs faced North Macon for the second time Tuesday.  The game was dominated again by defense.  Rohit pitched the whole game and was fantastic!  77 pitches, 54 of them strikes!  He gave up only one run on four hits in the 6 innings, and only 2 walks.  The solid defense really helped.  Bulldogs eliminated North Macon, winning 3-1.  North Gwinnett is in the FINAL FOUR!

Monday (Day 3): The Bulldogs faced off against Albany.  In the first inning, the Bulldogs walked the first three Albany batters.  JoJo came in to relief pitch and after some great defense, only gave up one run that inning.  The Bulldogs were also only able to put one on the board.  In the second inning, the Bulldogs defense gave up another run, but our offense was able to add two.  Bulldogs ahead 3-2 going into the 3rd inning.  The 3rd inning was scoreless for both sides.  In the 4th, the Bulldogs were able to add another to the board, while the defense held off Albany another inning.  In the fifth, Albany was held to only one run, but was able to shut down the Bulldogs.  Going into the sixth inning, Bulldogs up 4-3, Albany walked 4 of our batters, followed by some sacrifice flies to the outfield.  They added 3 more runs.  Albany came back to within striking distance, putting two runs on the board.  The Bulldogs brought in Rohit to relieve JoJo, striking out the next batter, and causing the final batter to ground to first base.  Game over: 7-5.  JoJo pitched in 6 innings, but only faced 27 batters.  Of the 74 pitches he threw, 61 were strikes!  Outstanding!  Defense won this game.  They are now in the final 8!  Bulldogs face North Macon again Tuesday night at 6:00 on Field 5.

Sunday (Day 2): After a scoreless first inning, North Macon scored 3 runs in the 2nd inning.  The Bulldogs pounded the ball in the bottom half, racking up 12 runs.  However, the Bulldogs could not hold on to the lead, giving up between 4 and 5 runs each inning after that, while only scoring 2 more runs the rest of the game.  They lost 21-14.  They go on to face Albany Monday night at 8:00pm on Field 7.

Saturday (Day 1): The NG Bulldogs (National) had a strong showing against Wrens.  They won their first game 13-4.  Nick Harrison sent one over the fence for his first-ever home run.  The next game will be at 4:00 Sunday on Field 5 versing North Macon American.

Tournament website with schedules and brackets: minorstate.ngbsa.org

Source: North Gwinnett Baseball website [last post to their site July 22, 2010]

Fall 2010 Baseball & Softball Registration is now OPEN

Posted by admin on July 25, 2010  |  No Comments

10U Black Dogs Win Cumming Memorial Madness

Registration began  for many of the leagues in softball and baseball. August 5th may be that last day to registration for many of the leagues. Many of the practices start the week of Aug 9th.  Games start Aug 25th.  The season will likely finish by the last week of October.  Each team will play 10- 12 games.

Please check their individual websites below.

2010 Fall Softball: Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 8, Ages 9 to 10, Ages 11 to 12, Ages 13 to 14, Ages 15 to 18
2010 Fall Baseball: Ages 4 to 6, Ages 7 to 8, Ages 9 to 10, Ages 11 to 12, Ages 13 to 14, Ages 15 to 18

City of Sugar Hill Spring Youth Athletics

Posted by admin on February 23, 2010  |  No Comments

Coed Flag Football: (Program Sold Out last Spring, Do not delay)
Dates: Sunday Afternoons, Feb 28 – May 23 (No Games Spring break or Mothers’ Day)
Location: Gary Pirkle Park Synthetic Turf Field (6195 Austin Garner Rd Sugar Hill 30518)
Practices and Game times are between 1:00 – 6:00pm (2 hrs per player)
Kids Ages 4 -14
Registration includes: Reversible Jersey, flag belt, medal, and trophy
Practices and Games are the same day – (No Weekday commitment)

Spring Coed T-Ball & Baseball: (Program Sold Out last Spring, Do not delay)
Dates: Saturdays, Feb 27 – May 22 (No Games Spring break)
Location: EE Robinson Park (Just north of 939 Level Creek rd Sugar Hill 30518)
Practices and Game times are between 9:00am – 3:00pm (1-1.5 hrs per player)
T-Ball Division – Kids (Grades PreK 3 – 1st) – depending on experience
Modified Coach Pitch – Kids (Grades 1st – 3rd) – depending on experience
Coach Pitch Division – Kids (Grades 3rd – 6th) – depending on experience
Registration includes: Baseball Hat & Jersey, medal, and trophy
Practices and Games are the same day – (No Weekday commitment)

Spring Coed Instructional Lacrosse: (Learn the FUNdamentals)
Dates: Saturdays, March 13 – May 22 (No Games Spring break)
Location: Gary Pirkle Park Synthetic Turf Field (6195 Austin Garner Rd Sugar Hill 30518)
Practices and Game times are between 2:00 – 5:00pm (2 hrs per player)
Kids Ages 8 – 14
Player is required to have mouthpiece, eye protection and lacrosse stick. We have helmets that can be
borrowed (limited supply)
Registration includes: Reversible Jersey and participation trophy
Practices and Games are the same day – (No Weekday commitment)
Adaptive Sports Program (Children with Special Needs)
Dates: Saturdays, March 20 – May 23 (No Games Spring break)
9:00am-12:00pm (45 mins – 1 hr per player)
Location: Gary Pirkle Park or EE Robinson Park
Kids Ages 3 – 14
Registration includes: Reversible Jersey and participation trophy
(No Weekday commitment)
Little Tykes Program (Winter & Spring Sessions)
Dates: Tuesdays, March 16 – May 18 (No Activities Spring break)
10:00 – 11:00am (45 mins – 1 hr per player)
Location: Sugar Hill Community Center (Winter), Gary Pirkle Park or EE Robinson Park (Spring)
Kids Ages 3 – 4
Min of 5 participants, Max of 10
Registration includes: T-shirt, water bottle, and misc. prizes

For questions please contact the Recreation Department at 770-831-7413

BETHESDA PARK BALLFIELDS TO GET DONATED UPGRADES

Posted by admin on February 2, 2010  |  No Comments

Commissioners today accepted a $30,691 donation from the  Brookwood Athletic Association to go toward improvements to the seven youth baseball/softball fields at Bethesda Park in Lawrenceville.

The Brookwood Athletic Association runs youth baseball and softball programs at Bethesda Park. The donation will help fund drainage and infield-surface improvements, new bases and home plates, and other much-needed repairs. The contractor, Championship Field Construction, is expected to complete the project in time for the spring season.

The 159-acre Bethesda Park, at 225 Bethesda Church Road, also features three adult sports fields, a football/multi-purpose field with lighted walking track, six soccer fields, a senior recreation center, indoor shuffleboard court, indoor aquatic center with leisure play pool and instructional pools, playgrounds, pavilions, outdoor basketball courts and horseshoe pit, and 1.5 miles of paved multipurpose trails.

GMC to host injury prevention clinic at Gwinnett Stadium in January Professionals from Gwinnett Medical Center and the Atlanta Braves will educate parents and coaches

Posted by admin on January 6, 2010  |  No Comments

Gwinnett Stadium

Gwinnett Medical Center will host an injury prevention clinic at Gwinnett Stadium on Saturday, January 16, 2010. The event will educate parents and coaches on how best to protect their young athletes from baseball-related injuries.

The clinic, Injury Prevention in Youth Baseball, will last from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and will begin with physicians and other experts on the topic from both GMC and the Atlanta Braves.

“Our goal is to educate the parents, coaches and players to try to prevent injuries before they happen,” said Scott Maughon, MD, chairman of Gwinnett Medical Center’s Sports Medicine program.

All speakers will take part in a round table discussion just before lunch. Following lunch, a breakout session will focus on pitch counts, pitch types and pitching mechanics. The event will be concluded with an all-access tour of the Gwinnett Braves’ facilities. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

“Far too many unnecessary sports-related injuries occur right here in our community,” said Gwinnett SportsRehab therapist Lloyd Van Pamelen, PT, CSCS. “We’re hoping that by equipping the parents and coaches of our youth with a few valuable lessons, we can make a huge impact.”

The cost of the clinic is $15 per participant, and registration, which closes January 13, can be done by calling 678-442-5000. The first 50 to register will receive a pair of tickets to a 2010 Gwinnett Braves game.

For more information, contact Tim Simmons at tsimmons@gwinnettmedicalcenter.org or 678-312-6018.