Join us for Opening Day on Saturday, April 11 at George C. Yeonas Park (1319 Ross Drive SW) starting at 9:00 am! This annual event officially kicks off our spring season, and it's our only all-league gathering of the year. All managers, coaches, players, families, sponsors, alumni, and community members are invited.
Here’s what you need to know to make the day fun for everyone:
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Arrive Early: The parking lot will be closed to all attendees except handicapped guests and ceremony invitees. Park along nearby streets (Ross Dr., Patrick St., and George St.) or in the public lot at Southside Park. Please be considerate of our neighbors.
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Dress Code: Players should come dressed in their league-issued jersey and hat. Teams should assemble on Rhodes Field (behind the snack bar) at 8:30 am. Volunteers will be there to direct players.
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Parade and Ceremony: Starting at 9:00 am sharp, all players will parade from Rhodes Field to Nance Field and be announced by VLL President Greg Skelton. Players will stay with their team on the field for the ceremony, celebrating the history and future of our league. Only coaches and players are allowed on Nance Field during the ceremony.
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Snack Bar and Merchandise: The VLL Snack Bar will be open, serving coffee and breakfast items. Check out our new VLL merchandise for sale this season, including our limited edition 75th Season Swag Bag. See below for more information!
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Weather Updates: In case of inclement weather, visit VLL.org for the latest updates on the status of Opening Day. The safety of our coaches, players, and families is our top priority.
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75th Season Swag Bag: Get ‘em while you can! In honor of our 75th Season we are selling a limited edition swag bag that includes a 75th Season tote bag (red or blue), VLL Yeti, VLL Blanket, an I LOVE VLL pin, and a 75th Season sticker. Each bag is $100 (with $25 going back to the League). We have a limited number of swag bags in stock, but are prepared to order more. We are doing pre-sales for 35 red and 35 blue ahead of Opening Day. If you are interested in a 75th Season Swag Bag please sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D4FA8A729A2F94-63092602-vienne. You will be able to pick-up and pay for your swag bag at the VLL Snack Bar.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 11. The ceremony will conclude with plenty of time for players and their families to get to their early games. If you don’t have a game, stick around and cheer on the VLL teams playing games on Nance, Crabtree, and Rhodes.
Thank you to Blue Jays dad Neal Sonnenberg for designing our 75th season logo! You’ll see it all around the park this year, including on the sleeves of all of our majors jerseys to commemorate this milestone.