2010 Boys Rookie League Rules

The 2010 Boys Rookie League Rules are attached to this article.

2010 Rookie League Rules pdf

Linwood and Kiwanis divisions to merge

Little League Baseball, Inc. has approved a request to merge the Linwood and Kiwanis divisions of Appleton Little League. 

The new league name will be Appleton West Little League and will retain the Linwood Charter number, one of the original charters in Appleton Little League established in 1958.

Registration 2010

Please note that registrations have been distributed through most area schools.   Forms are also available on this site, under the FORMS tab at the top of the website. 

Please be sure to print and read the information page as well, as improtant information is included in this page as well.

League Seeks to Fill Several Board Vacancies

Appleton Little Leagues, Inc. is seeking to fill some Board Member vacancies. 

Of note are the Officer Positions of:

President (2 year term)

Treasurer (2 year term)

Vice President Baseball (2 year term)

Vice President Rookie (7-8) Baseball (2 year term)

Vice President of Operations

there are some other at large positions as well.  Membership Meeting to vote for these nominees is tentatively set for September 20, 2009.  Location TBD, and subject to viable list of candidates for officer positions noted above.

There are other board positions that might also be open. 

PLEASE email Jeff Van Ekeren, at jvanekeren@businesslendinggroup.com  if you have a serious interest in a Board position, and are serious about building a bright future for the 1,300 participants of this league.

Einstein 11-12 Softball All Stars Win State Tournament

The Einstein Division 11-12 year old all-stars went undefeated in winning the District 2 Softball Championship and the Wisconsin State Championship.  They advanced to the Midwest regional in Joplin Missouri.  Team members include: Front row (L to R) Coach Joan Radue, Darsity Calma-Birling, Genna Martin, Grace Garvey, Claire Van Handel, Abby Radue, Sara Riehle, Manager Ross Van Handel, Back Row Coach Mark Springstroh, Matayla Springstroh, Kayla Kerney, Coach Brad Klitzke, Leah Klitzke, Alex Eastman, Emily Hamilton, Maddie Boyd, Coach Mike Boyd.

 

“We had a couple of close games in Missouri that could have went either way. We had a lot of fun.  The girls were great to work with and the families were very supportive.  There will be some special memories from this great experience.”

 

Ross Van Handel

Einstein Manager

Telulah Wins 10-11 State Title in Verona

The Appleton Telulah 11 year old boys won the Wisconsin Little League State Baseball Championship on August 8^th with an 8-3 victory over tournament host, Verona.  Appleton went 3-2 in pool play earlier in the week with victories over Lowes Creek (10-5), Verona (10-4) and Antigo (7-6 in 11 innings) to advance to the semifinals.

 

 

In semifinal game, Appleton was the #3 seed and met Burlington the #2 seed.  Appleton rallied to win the game with a 4-3 victory. Meanwhile the #4 seed, Verona upset the #1 seed, Germantown 7-2 to reach the finals. The championship game was rain delayed by a day but Appleton Telulah was ready and displayed solid pitching, great defense with clutch hitting to clinch the State Title over Verona. 

 

The team had three goals this season that were achieved.  The first was to play as a team, second was to win District and the third was to win State. Appleton Telulah advanced to the State Tournament with a 3-1 record in District play with 2 close games against Appleton Einstein and a 1-1 split with Appleton Lions. Winning the state title was a repeat performance since the 11 year old Appleton Telulah team won the state title last year (2008) in Ashland.

 

The 2009 team was coached by Nick Pflum and Bill Brunker with assistance from Rob Groves, Dave Herbeck and Jay Ourada.  Team members include Alex Brautigam, Riley Brochtrup, Trent Brunker, Bennett Groves, Charlie Herbeck, Anthony Heinz, Parker Ourada, Simon Pflum, Isaiah Scheffler, Bryce Winnen and Jeremy Zeegers.