Fish Creek Little League

2025 FCLL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The FCLL Board has been hard at work preparing for our 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Join us on Wednesday, September 17th for this important event.

For all the details, visit our website at: https://www.fcll.ca/2025-fcll-agm/

IN MEMORY OF DARLENE MCLAUGHLIN

On Wednesday, Little League throughout Canada but especially in Alberta and Calgary lost a treasured member of our team. Darlene McLaughlin, our longtime and beloved District Administrator passed away.

Darlene began her service with District 8 in 1996 when her son Mark began playing baseball. She served as league Secretary and President of Continental West LL (now part of Rocky Mountain LL) before assuming the role of District Administrator for Little League Alberta District 8 in 2003.

Darlene also served on the boards of Little League Canada, Little League Alberta and the Alberta Amateur Baseball Council. In 2012, she was nominated to be the Canadian Field Director on the Little League International Board of Directors, serving a four year term. In recent years she had served as the Alberta Divisional Director and Travel Coordinator for Little League Canada.

Darlene's service to Little League was driven by her unwavering commitment to the children in our communities. She was always there to provide support and mentorship to our leagues and district board. Everyone knew if she took on a task the job would get done. Darlene will be sadly missed, she was an incredible person of integrity and caring.

Our sincere condolences to Darlene's husband Gary, son Mark, daughter-in-law Debbie, and grandchildren Cole, Myles and Georgia.

The Little League program will miss her passion and dedication immensely.

Rest easy, Darlene.

2025 FCLL ADULT SOCIAL DINNER & DANCE

Family & Friends of FCLL!!

We are super excited to invite you to a special evening of fun, food, and fundraising at our upcoming Adult Social Dinner & Dance!

Date: Saturday, June 7th

Time: 5:00pm to midnight
- Cocktails: 5:00pm
- Dinner: 6:00pm
- Silent Auction Ends: 8:00pm
**Raffles Will Be Drawn Throughout the Evening**

Location: McKenzie Lake Community Hall (16198 McKenzie Lake Way SE)

This adult-only event is a wonderful opportunity to socialize with other parents of FCLL (somewhere other than the ball diamonds), make new lasting friendships and connect with the FCLL Board Members all while supporting our non-profit organization and potentially winning some great prizes. Whether you are wanting to hit the dance floor or just enjoy an evening socializing with other adults and parents of FCLL this event is sure to please.

This event will feature:
- A delicious catered dinner by Notorious PIG/Tool Shed
- Live DJ and dancing
- Silent auction with exciting items
- Raffles, door prize, and attendee gifts

There is also a chance to win a George Springer Blue Jays Baseball with a $10/entry fee.

Tickets: $35.00/person (includes one free drink ticket & dinner)

Pre-Purchased Drink Tickets: $4.50each when purchased at time of tickets. (Pre buy your drinks tickets at time of ticket purchase to save money. Drink Tickets at the door will be $5.00each).

Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/479273

Any questions with the above, please contact the FCLL Social Coordinator at: [email protected].

We hope you can join us for this fun-filled night in support of our organization!!!

FCLL Social Coordinator & along side all the FCLL Board Members

EQUIPMENT NEEDED AT CALGARY FLAMES SPORTS BANK

Ball season is approaching fast! The Calgary Flames Sports Bank needs your help to collect equipment so they can help as many children as possible. You can help by donating any old equipment in good shape that you have. They are in desperate need of USA or BBcor .50 bats, teenage sized gloves, helmets, back catching equipment (especially catcher gloves), and pants.

Over the last year they have seen an increase in the number of kids who are playing baseball/softball that need equipment. Last season the Flames Sports Bank gave out over 500+ pieces of ball equipment. What can be donated? If it is in good condition and you would be comfortable with your child using it, please donate it.

They are proud to work directly with KidSport Calgary & Area to help make sport more accessible for low-income kids in our community.

Thanks to the Wood Automotive Group, they have 8 different donation locations throughout Calgary and Okotoks you can bring your gear to and they also have a year round drop off bin at the Diamond Dawgs facility in south Calgary.

For more information, please visit their website at:

Equipment Donation | Flames Sports Bank Want to donate sports equipment? Learn how to here! Please keep in mind we are assisting kids aged 18 and under so we are looking for good quality sports gear that we can provide to kids to keep them safe and get them involved in their sport of choice right away.

RMLL ALL-GIRL'S BASEBALL CLINIC

Calling all Diamond Queens!

We are excited to share the announcement for the Rocky Mountain Little League All-Girls Baseball Clinic – a special event designed to empower, inspire, and develop the next generation of female ballplayers!

Date: Friday, April 4th
Location: Coyote Den (3054 15 St NE, Calgary, AB)
Time: 6pm-8pm
Who: Girls of all skill levels, ages 4-16!

This clinic is all about fun, fundamentals, and confidence-building on the field! Whether your daughter is picking up a bat for the first time or already a seasoned slugger, our experienced coaches will lead drills, games, and skills training to help her grow as an athlete.

What to Expect:
- Hitting, fielding, throwing & base-running drills
- Experienced guest coaches & role models
- Team-building & confidence-boosting activities
- Lots of FUN!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to register soon! Here is the link to secure a spot: https://rockymountainlittleleague.sportngin.com/register/form/077545157.

For more information, please contact RMLL at: [email protected].

Let’s hit it out of the park together! Go Girls!

Welcome | 2025 All-Girls Clinic | Calgary Rocky Mountain Little League

FCLL BASEBALL REGISTRATION CLOSES TODAY

Online Player Registration for the upcoming 2025 Spring House League Season closes today (March 15th)!!!

For more details on the different Divisions and the programs being offered for such, please visit FCLL's website at: https://www.fcll.ca/spring-house-league/.

You will find the link for registration on our homepage under the Registration Tab - 2025 Spring House League Registration (or by following this link: https://www.fcll.ca/spring-house-league-2/).

Please note that you will need to scroll down to the bottom of the page where it notes "CLICK HERE" to register. That will take you straight to the TeamSnap registration.

Any questions or concerns with the above, please do not hesitate to contact our Registrar at: [email protected].

BIG AL'S ONLINE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

🎉 Exciting NEWS for our Coaches! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce that our Little League has purchased a League License from Big Al Baseball! 🏅 This means amazing resources, coaching tips, and exclusive content are coming your way. 💪⚾️

An email will be sent to our Members with all the details on how to activate your membership and make the most of everything Big Al has to offer. You won't want to miss it! 🚀

2025 FCLL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Step Up to the Plate and Hit a Home Run with Fish Creek Little League!

This year, FCLL is introducing a fundraising program to help cross-promote our local small business owners.

For just $500/year, your business can become a valued sponsor and make a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes in our community.

As a sponsor, you would enjoy:

Website Presence:
Feature your logo and content on our website for increased exposure.

E-newsletter Promotions:
Be highlighted in our regular sponsor features, reaching our engaged audience directly.

Social Media Shoutouts:
Gain visibility through our active social media channels.

FCLL Member Discounts:
Offer special promotions to our community and enjoy discounts from our partner businesses.

Raffle Sponsorship & Prize Giveaways:
Showcase your brand by supporting our exciting events and prize initiatives.

Your support helps us provide equipment, maintain fields, and create unforgettable experiences for our players.

Contact David Vasas at [email protected] to hit a home run today!

FCLL BASEBALL REGISTRATION CLOSES THIS WEEK

Online Player Registration for the upcoming 2025 Spring House League Season closes on March 15th!

For more details on the different Divisions and the programs being offered for such, please visit FCLL's website at: https://www.fcll.ca/spring-house-league/.

You will find the link for registration on our homepage under the Registration Tab - 2025 Spring House League Registration (or by following this link: https://www.fcll.ca/spring-house-league-2/).

Please note that you will need to scroll down to the bottom of the page where it notes "CLICK HERE" to register. That will take you straight to the TeamSnap registration.

Any questions or concerns with the above, please contact our Registrar at: [email protected].

NEW EXCLUSIVE APPAREL SUPPLIER

FCLL has partnered with the Adrenaline Source for Sports to be our exclusive apparel supplier! Here is the link to the new online store: https://adrenalingroup.ca/collections/fish-creek-little-league.

Any questions or concerns, please let our Apparel Director know at: [email protected].

SAVE THE DATES

The FCLL Board has been working very hard in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Season. In doing such, we wanted to let our Members know of a few important key dates.

To view these dates, please visit our website at: https://www.fcll.ca/save_the_dates/

As more information becomes available or more events are scheduled, FCLL will be sure to update all their Members immediately.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let the FCLL Registrar know ([email protected]).

DISTRICT 8 LITTLE LEAGUE UMPIRE CLINICS

Become a Little League Umpire – A Thrilling Way to Get Involved!

Are you ready to step up to the plate and make positive impact in the game? Whether you are a young player, an eager parent, or someone just looking for a fun and rewarding job, umpiring is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the action while earning some extra cash!

Please visit our website for more information at: https://www.fcll.ca/umpire-information/.