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8

Jan, 2023

Diamond Talk Newsletter

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	Diamond Talk The official newsletter of Vienna Little League

Registration Is Catching On. Don't Strike Out!

Enthusiasm for baseball is near all-time highs in Vienna, based on VLL's spring registration turnout so far. We are anticipating one of our largest enrollments in years. Don't drop the ball! Sign your player(s) up ASAP to ensure a spot on one of the 90+ teams that will be forming in February and March. See our Program Info/FAQ page for more details and guidance on our various levels of play. Registration closes January 31 for ages 10+ and 8-9-year-olds seeking placement at player-pitch levels. Financial aid for players is available upon request. And please consider volunteering as a Minors or Tee Ball coach to help us meet our robust demand.

Plus: VLL appoints 2023 Majors manager slate

Support VLL by Joining the Washington Nationals Team

Did you know VLL receives financial and other benefits from the Washington Nationals, including hundreds of uniform jerseys and ballcaps, as well as opportunities to participate in special events? These contributions to the league from the Nats (and their partner INOVA) make them our single biggest sponsor and allow us to direct funds towards other needs -- equipment, grounds-keeping, and facility maintenance -- that create the best youth baseball experience in the DMV. We need YOUR support to show the Nats our commitment. Please click the link below and register for "Team UP" program email communications. You will receive information from the Nationals about exclusive Team UP activities, youth baseball opportunities, and tips for your player. Most importantly, you will help ensure continued support for VLL programs and activities.

Reserve Your Player's Tryout Slot for 2A, 3A or Majors

Signups are now open for our spring 2023 2A/3A/Majors player evaluations. Anyone seeking placement at these competitive levels must attend one of the following tryout events to enable our coaches to draft them to the appropriate level. If you have a conflict with the day assigned to your player's age group, there are make-up slots available on the alternate weekend. (Age refers to the player's age as of 8/31/2023.)

Ages 10-12: Saturday, February 4, 1:30-7:30 pm (sign up HERE)
Ages 8-9: Sunday, February 12, 1:30-6:30 pm (sign up HERE)

Location: HammerZone Sports (Fairfax Circle Shopping Center, 9709 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030)

Volunteers Needed: We need adult and youth volunteers to help run tryouts. You can sign up for volunteer time slots on either February 4 or February 12. Please take note of the type of signup required, youth or adult (adult slots cannot be filled by youth volunteers). All youth signups should be filled by returning Majors players or older (VLL alumni, Babe Ruth, high school players). Youth volunteers can record their time as service hours.

Tryout Questions? Contact [email protected]

In Memoriam: Legendary VLL Coaches Rusk and Lassiter

Vienna Little League mourned the loss of two legendary former coaches in 2022: Alvin "Big Al" Lassiter and Frank Rusk. Contemporaries as coaches in the 1970s and 1980s, and co-inductees into the VLL Honor Roll in 1978, Al and Frank mentored hundreds of Vienna children, and served VLL for decades. Al died on November 6 at age 89, and Frank died on Christmas Day at age 80.