North Valley Boys Baseball

Dear Parents, Coaches & Players,

I write today to let you know that the North Valley Boys’ Baseball League will no longer continue to operate. There are several factors that have led to this decision, the main one being that my wife and I are moving our family to Orange County to become the Senior Pastor of the Liberty Baptist Church in Newport Beach, California. At this time, it has been determined that our church ministry here in Santa Clara cannot commit to continuing this sports league for the community. Although the baseball season is still months away, we wanted to give all of the families involved as much notice as possible.

It has been such a joy to have a part in establishing the NVBBL in 2010 and watch it expand and flourish over the past six seasons. I learned much, made many friends, and will cherish the memories that we made together out on the fields. What we accomplished together, impacting the lives of hundreds of children, is truly one of the highlights of my life and something that I will carry with me. I am indebted to our pastor, Jack Trieber, for allowing us to start this league and investing so much in manpower and money to make it possible. There is no way that we could have done it without him. All of our families have been the beneficiaries of his desire to be a blessing to the people of Santa Clara.

Although our church will no longer offer this baseball league, we want you to know that we are here to help you and your family in any way that we can. It has been our privilege to serve this area for 40 years, and our church family would be honored to serve you in the future. Please know that you have a church here in Santa Clara that cares for you!

On a personal note, thank you for your kindness and support to me through the years. You made my work with the league so rewarding. I will definitely miss it! If your family is ever passing through the Disneyland area, I hope that you will look us up so that we can grab a bite to eat or welcome you to a church service at our new church.

As I type this note, I am reminded of a Dr. Seuss quote, “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” That is what I will do.

We wish you all the best as your boys continue to grow. May God bless each of you.

Your friend,
Ryan Thompson
League Director

Today was an exciting Championship Saturday at the fields. Huge crowds, great baseball, awards ceremonies, and lots of family fun!

A special congratulations to the 2015 League Champions: Rockhounds (T-ball), Timber Rattlers (Farm), Twins (Minors), and Yankees (Majors)

Parents & Players,

Due to the forecast and field conditions, unfortunately, we will NOT play the All-Star games as scheduled today.

We will reschedule them to be played this coming Monday, May 18th at the same times for each age division.

See everyone at the fields on Saturday!

Your friend,
Ryan

The updated schedules for this Thursday and the final day of games on Saturday:

Thursday, May 14 - All-Star Games
4:30 p.m. T-ball All-Star Game (Field 3)
4:45 p.m. Minors All-Star Game (Field 2)
5:00 p.m. Majors All-Star Game (Field 1)
6:00 p.m. Farm All-Star Game (Field 3)

May 16 - Championships & Closing Ceremonies
11:00 a.m. (3) T-ball 3rd Place Game: River Bandits vs. River Cats
11:00 a.m. (4) T-ball 5th Place Game: Iron Pigs vs. Lugnuts
12:30 p.m.(3) T-ball Championship Game - Redwings vs. Rock Hounds
2:00 p.m. (3) T-ball Awards Ceremony*
2:30 p.m. (3) Farm Consolation Championship: Scrappers vs. Thunder
4:30 p.m. (3) Farm Championship Game: Rattlers vs. Muckdogs
6:30 p.m. (3) Farm Awards Ceremony*
11:15 a.m. (2) Minors Consolation Championship: Angels vs. Mets
11:15 a.m.(1) Minors Championship Game: Dodgers vs. Twins
1:30 p.m. (1) Minors Awards Ceremony*
2:00 p.m. (2) Majors Consolation Championship: Royals vs. Giants
2:00 p.m. (1) Majors Championship Game: Yankees vs. A’s
4:30 p.m. (1) Majors Awards Ceremony*

Higher seeded team will be the home team

*All league awards will be presented at this time. We ask that players from all teams in that specific division be present for their league’s award ceremony. Players will receive trophies and their individual & team pictures at this time.

We've had a record-setting year for our league, with five home runs hit out of the park this season. Today, Dale S. from the Majors A's hit another line drive shot over the fence in right-center. Congratulations, Dale!

We have had at least four other players in the majors hit the fence, missing a home run by just a few feet.

This Thursday, May 14th, will be the Annual All-Star Games.

The All-Star Game Schedule:
4:30 p.m. - T-Ball All-Star Game (Field 3)
4:45 p.m. - Minors’ All-Star Game (Field 2)
5:00 p.m. - Majors’ All-Star Game (Field 1)
6:00 p.m. - Farm All-Star Game (Field 3)

Playoffs Start this Saturday! Seedings and Schedules for all 4 age divisions has been finalized:

Saturday, May 9 - Playoffs
11:30 a.m. T-ball Playoff 1: River Bandits vs. Lugnuts (Field 3)
1:30 p.m. T-ball Playoff 2: Redwings vs. Iron Pigs (Field 3)
Noon Farm Playoff 1: Bulls vs. Scrappers (Field 2)
2:15 p.m. Farm Playoff 2: Thunder vs. Rattlers (Field 2)
11:30 a.m. Majors Playoff: Giants vs. Yankees (Field 1)
2:00 p.m. Majors Playoff: Royals vs. A’s (Field 1)
4:45 p.m. Minors Playoff 2: Dodgers vs. Mets (Field 2)
5:00 p.m. Minors Playoff 1: Marlins vs. Angels (Field 1)

Monday, May 11 - Playoffs
4:30 p.m. T-ball Playoff 3: River Cats vs. winner of 4/5 seed playoff (Field 3)
6:00 p.m. T-ball Playoff 4: Rockhounds vs. winner of 3/6 seed playoff (Field 3)
5:00 p.m. Farm Playoff 3: Muckdogs vs. winner of 4/5 seed playoff (Field 2)
5:00 p.m. Minors Playoff 3: Twins vs. winner of 4/5 playoff (Field 1)

Higher seeded team is the home team in each game.

And...there goes another one out of the park. Dale S (Majors A's) hit a grand slam line drive shot that easily cleared the fence and emptied the bases. Congratulations, Dale!

Playoffs start this Saturday! We will update league standings, seedings, and finalize the playoff schedule early this week.

Home run updates are becoming a regular occurrence. This is the third one in the past week! Connor K from the Majors A's hit his second home run in as many games - this time a Grand Slam shot over the left-center fence. Congratulations, Connor!

There are only two weeks left in the regular season! Playoffs begin on Saturday, May 9th and the championship games and awards ceremonies will be Saturday, May 16th.

Photo of the Week: Marlins hitter, Glenn G, gets good contact on a pitch against the Dodgers.

Well, that didn't take long. After the first out-of-the-park home run was hit on Saturday, Connor K from the Majors A's followed it up with a long bomb of his own today, hitting the second homer of the season!