Keep Your Eye On the Ball: VLL Spring
Registration Closes in Just a Few Days
Make sure your player(s) can team up with their friends this Spring for instructional-level baseball. Team formation for Tee Ball, Rookie & 1A teams (ages 4-9) will begin as soon as registration closes on February 29. Spots are filling up fast. Register ASAP and please also consider volunteering as a Minors or Tee Ball coach to help us meet our robust demand. See the Program Info/FAQ page and Important Dates page on our website for more details on our various levels of play and scheduling.
Click HERE for our full 2024 spring season calendar
Pre-Owned Baseball Gear/Clothing Swap on March 9
Clean out your garage and join us for a baseball equipment and clothing swap on Saturday, March 9, from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Vienna Community Center (Southside Room).
Families can swap gently used, game-ready baseball equipment and clothing -- gloves, bats, batting helmets, catcher’s gear, cleats, baseball pants, belts, equipment bags, etc. Exchange equipment and clothing your ballplayer has outgrown for the right size and color.
You do NOT need to contribute anything to participate, and all baseball equipment and clothing is free. (We will, however, gladly accept the contribution of non-perishable food items for donation to the Vienna-based Committee for Helping Others food bank.)
Not available on March 9, or just have gear you'd like to contribute in advance? There will be a collection drive on Saturday, March 2 from 9-11 am at Yeonas Park (near the snack bar), and volunteers will be there to receive it.
Any unclaimed items after the swap event will be donated to Leveling the Playing Field, a non-profit organization that redistributes equipment to expand access and equity within youth sports and recreation programs in under-resourced communities.
Gear Up for the Season at Dick's Sporting Goods
 From March 15-17, VLL families can take 20% off their entire purchase at the Dick's store at Fair Oaks. CLICK HERE for the 20%-off in-store coupon. (And if you need something before or after 3/15-3/17, we have other VLL coupons good in-store throughout the year.) If you're thinking of buying your Little Leaguer a new baseball bat or glove but aren't sure what size or style to get, we recommend you take a few minutes to watch these "how to" videos from our sponsor Dick's Sporting Goods.
Call 'Em Like You See 'Em: Umpires Wanted (Ages 13+)
 Training opportunities will be available for new and returning umpires in early April. Officiating Little League games is a great job opportunity for former VLL players (ages 13 and up); adults are needed too -- no experience required. Pay range is $40-$60 per game. Our web/app-based scheduling and payroll system has improved operations logistics. Uniform and protective gear provided by VLL. Contact Umpire-in-Chief Brian Descovich at [email protected] or
Sponsor Your Player's Team this Season
 Ever wanted to own a baseball team? We've got the next best thing. VLL is actively seeking businesses to sponsors 3A, 2A, 1A, Rookie and Tee Ball teams. Sponsoring a VLL team is a great way to market your business and support the best youth baseball program in Virginia! All team sponsorships include:
- Your business's name on the back of players' jerseys;
- Your logo and name (and link to your website) included on vll.org;
- Recognition in our Opening Day Program;
- A commemorative plaque for the Spring season; and
- Potential advertisement to our over 2,000+ email and social-media followers.
If you would like more information, email [email protected], or
SPRING TRAINING: Special thanks go out to our longtime sponsor Wheat's Landscape for bringing a landscaping armada to its annual training event at Yeonas Park last week. Their contributions have the grounds looking better than ever!
Register for MVP Baseball School's 5-Week Combo and Spring Break Camps
 MVP Baseball School is excited to offer the following baseball training opportunities for players in Vienna Little League.
2024 5-Week Baseball Combo Camps
MVP is excited to offer our 5-week Combo Camps where players ages 7-12 receive hitting and defensive skill or pitching instruction in the same sessions. Note: The Pitching / Hitting camp can also be used as a one-hour hitting class if your player does not want to pitch.
Camps meet once per week on set days/times at the MVP Baseball School facility located at 356 Victory Drive, Herndon, VA. The following sessions are offered:
Pitching/Hitting:
- Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19) - Register HERE for the Tuesday 6-7 session!
- Saturdays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16) - Register HERE for the Saturday 1-2 session!
Defensive Skills/Hitting:
- Saturdays from 2:00m to 3:00pm (2/17, 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16) - Register HERE for the Saturday 2-3 session!
Guaranteed player to coach ratio of 4:1. Tuition is $250.
2024 Spring Break Baseball Combo Camp
MVP's Spring Break Baseball pitching/hitting combo camp is for players ages 7-12 who want to hone their baseball skills during spring break! Players will receive pitching and hitting instruction from some of MVP's finest professional instructors.
Sessions run for one hour, once a week. If players do not wish to pitch, they can focus on hitting for the entire hour. There will be a 4:1 player-to-coach ratio.
The 4-day camp will run Monday, March 25 through Thursday, March 28 from 9:00 am to noon. Camp will be held at the MVP Baseball School facility located at 356 Victory Drive, Herndon, VA.
EARLY BIRD tuition is $300 through March 3. Starting March 4, tuition will be $325.
Register HERE for the Spring Break Baseball Combo Camp!
For questions, please call Coach Mark "Pudge" Gjormand at 703-975-4124 or email him directly at [email protected].
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