Our 67th Season of baseball is in the books, and it was another great one!
First and foremost, I would like to thank our volunteers. As a 100% volunteer-run organization, we simply would not exist if it weren’t for the hundreds of parents that step up to contribute to the LVLL experience on a daily basis. Thank you to our Board of Directors, and our Coaches and Managers for your enthusiasm and passion. The parents that rake and line the fields, score-keep the games, help with warmups and of course, work tirelessly at concession – you are all amazing and appreciated!
END OF SEASON RE-CAP
Congratulations to our Division Champions:
- SINGLE A: Dodgers are the Champions; White Sox runner-up
- AA: Cardinals are the Champions; Giants runner-up
- AAA: Blue Jays are the Champions; Angels runner-up
- MAJORS: Giants are the Champions; Reds runner-up
We had over 774 players enjoy a fun season of growth and learning. We look forward to watching these young players continue to find their love for the game, and grow with LVLL.
BAT-A-THON
Through our annual Bat-A-Thon, LVLL players collectively raised over $19,000! Thank you to all who made an effort to raise funds to support the league. These funds will be used towards upgrades and new equipment. Some major initiatives for the upcoming season include upgrades to the cage at Kirkstone, and a proper score booth for the AAA diamond at Kilmer Park.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Thank you for nominating your favourite coaches for Coach of the Year honours. I’m happy to share with you this season’s Coach of the Year recipients. All of these coaches embody the LVLL spirit and the league is fortunate to have them onboard.
- T-BALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Phil Turner, T-ball Mariners
- ROOKIE COACH OF THE YEAR: Andy Wong, Rookie Cubs
- SINGLE A COACH OF THE YEAR: Ken Mackenzie, A Peaches
- AA COACH OF THE YEAR: Tiffany Munro, AA Blue Jays
- AAA COACH OF THE YEAR: Paul Blair, AAA Angels
- MAJORS COACH OF THE YEAR: Tod Pelly, Majors
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Our league is blessed to have many dedicated volunteers who are constantly working away behind the scenes. We had nominations for many of our volunteers this year, but the most callouts went to the concession team, most notably, Renee, Libby, and Corinna! Without the dedication of these three ladies concession would not operate at Kilmer.
NICK HARRISON RESILIENCE MEMORIAL AWARD
LVLL is proud to introduce the Nick Harrison Resilience Memorial Award, presented annually to a player who demonstrates exceptional resilience in the face of personal hardship or adversity while maintaining a positive attitude, supporting their teammates, and contributing to their team’s success.
Nick Harrison dedicated countless hours to our league as a volunteer coach, mentor, and supporter of youth baseball. He was a devoted parent, coach, teammate, and friend whose impact extended far beyond the diamond. Nick embodied the values of perseverance, sportsmanship, and community, and his courageous battle with cancer was an inspiration to all who knew him.
Throughout this difficult journey, Nick’s son, Reilly Harrison, continued to show up for his teammates, coaches, and the game he loves. Despite facing challenges and loss that no child should have to endure, Reilly carried himself with remarkable strength, positivity, and determination. This season, he helped lead the Cardinals back to the league championship game while navigating unimaginable personal resilience.
Through the creation of this award, the league wishes to honour both Nick’s lasting legacy and Reilly’s extraordinary resilience.
SUMMER BALL REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration Now Open
Baseball age 8 through 12.
Dates: Early July through Mid August
Registration fee: $75.00
Teams will be formed based on registration numbers.
Commitment: One weekday game and one weekend game.
COME ON OUT AND CHEER ON LVLL THIS POST SEASON!
Here is a list of the various tournaments our post-season teams will be playing in. Please consider heading out to cheer on the players in orange! These teams will also be playing in various exhibition games throughout the lower mainland this summer. The Gamechanger links for the teams are included below, and game schedules can be found there.
- Majors All Stars – Gamechanger Link
- District 5 Tournament, July 4-July 12, Chris Zuehlke Memorial Park
- Should the team advance, Provincials will be hosted in Trail, BC at Andy Bilesky Park from July 18-26.
- Minors All Stars – Gamechanger Link
- District 5 Tournament, June 27-July 5, Viewlynn Park
- Should the team advance, Provincials will be hosted in Victoria, BC at Hollywood Park from July 18-25.
- 12 Selects – Gamechanger Link
- Kids of Summer (K-OS), July 11-12, Hastings LL
- Whalley 11/12 Selects Invitational, June 30 – July 5, Whalley LL
- 12s Selects Victoria Road Trip, July 19-20, Victoria Area Little Leagues
- 11 Selects – Gamechanger Link
- Candy Cup, June 25-28, Myrtle Park (Deep Cove)
- Highlands Summer Series, July 1-5, Delbrook Park
- Drew Henderson, part of Whalley’s Rally in the Valley, July 9-19, Whalley Athletic Park
- 10 Selects – Gamechanger Link
- CLL 9/10 Select Tournament, July 4-8, Coquitlam
- Smash N Dash, July 10 to 12, Jericho
- 9 Selects – Gamechanger Link
- LVLL Canada Day 9s Tournament, June 26-July 1, Kilmer Park! We really hope to see as many LVLL supporters as possible cheering on the 9 Selects and supporting our league’s annual tournament. Thank you to our 9 Select parents for hosting this tournament.
- Langley 9 Select Tournament, July 10-19, Langley City Park
- Dunbar 9 Selects Tournament, July 23-26, Dunbar Memorial Park
- 8 Selects – Gamechanger Link
- Kerrisdale Tournament, June 20-21
- Langley Tournament, June 27-July 1
- Candy Cup, July 2-5, Mount Seymour
- Rally in the Valley, July 9-19, Whalley Athletic Park
- 7 Selects – Gamechanger Link
- Highlands 7 Selects Tournament, July 3-5, Delbrook Park
Thank you once more to all players, parents, volunteers and supporters. We hope everyone has a great summer and we look forward to seeing many of our players this September for another successful Fall Ball season. Watch for registration updates coming soon.
Sincerely,
Eric Benson
and the Lynn Valley Little League Board of Directors