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| Burlington Little League PO Box 159 Burlington, WI 53105 Kelley Albrecht President 262-210-7890 Hintz Park Concessions answering machine for rain-out information 767-0127 |
Registration Forms Available Registration Information Medical Release Form Parent Information Packet Parent Code of Conduct A letter to Mom and Dad Letter from the President Registration Fee Comparison |
| Coach's Forms TBall Rookie Scorecard Lineup/Fielding 6 inning Card Lineup/Fielding 6inning with subs Card Lineup/Fielding 7inning Card Game Results Submission Form Volunteer Application (front) Volunteer Application (back) Rollie Bauman Practice Pavilion (batting cages) email Kelley to schedule the pavilion Schedule (.PDF) revisions 2/4/10 if you cannot view the .pdf file click to: For BLL Coaches & Parents: Pavilion (batting cage) Usage Policy and Procedure For NON BLL Participants/players: Pavilion (batting cage) Waiver and use policy |
| Please patronize our sponsors (click here to view)... Without them we wouldn't accomplish our goals of providing the Burlington community with a great youth baseball program! Let them know they are appreciated and extend a thank you! |
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| The Burlington Little League began in May 1958. Roy McConnell, Dr. Lief Erickson Sr, and Dr. Laird McNeel were the original founders. |
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Weekly Raffle $50 Gift Cert. Winners are....
A little piece of History...
BURLINGTON GRAND FESTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEAGUE TOOK PLACE JUNE 16 1959.
The first game was played JUNE 11th 1959 at WALLER SCHOOL. Mayor ROBERT BEIX threw out
the first game ball to catcher BILL BOLLWAHN. Bill played with the STAG SHOP.
The season schedule started JUNE 11th and ended AUGUST 11th. Four diamonds were used:
WALLER WEST, WALLER EAST, ATHLETIC FIELD AND BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
To view more history facts go to the History page
BURLINGTON GRAND FESTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEAGUE TOOK PLACE JUNE 16 1959.
The first game was played JUNE 11th 1959 at WALLER SCHOOL. Mayor ROBERT BEIX threw out
the first game ball to catcher BILL BOLLWAHN. Bill played with the STAG SHOP.
The season schedule started JUNE 11th and ended AUGUST 11th. Four diamonds were used:
WALLER WEST, WALLER EAST, ATHLETIC FIELD AND BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
To view more history facts go to the History page
BLL Recycles
NEW! ReRun Sport Shoe Recycling Program - Donate- Purchase
We are in the process of getting a cardboard recycle bin and plastic bottles
collection cans.
PLEASE do your part to keep the complex clean. There is always a fair
amount of trash left in the stands after a game. Please have some pride in our
parks and model to the children the importance of not littering and recycling.
Ken Tenhagen Ryan Bauman R. Mantel
Joan Block Kathy King Hough's
Mary Olen Megan Euler Jane Schmidt
Joyce Knicely John Weisbrod Kerry Witbrod
Kim Christiansen J. Whitford Kathleen McLaughlin
Will Schulz Ed Leuck Sharon Hollembeak
Heidi Tiedt Teagan Yonash Matt Stasik
Lynn Darnieder Holle Peter Gauger
Tania Ketterhagen Katie Kupietz M. Wallace
Phil Glazerbrook Mike Toping April Carr
Barb Tatge Kim Hardesty Marnie Ide
Ken Houston Jane Rieck Marion Vudis
Ron Anton
Scott Safar
Quaid
Denise Skrundz
and the $1000 winners are:
Harry Nelson and Barb Marshall
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who
sold tickets to make this the biggest single fund raiser we have had!
Joan Block Kathy King Hough's
Mary Olen Megan Euler Jane Schmidt
Joyce Knicely John Weisbrod Kerry Witbrod
Kim Christiansen J. Whitford Kathleen McLaughlin
Will Schulz Ed Leuck Sharon Hollembeak
Heidi Tiedt Teagan Yonash Matt Stasik
Lynn Darnieder Holle Peter Gauger
Tania Ketterhagen Katie Kupietz M. Wallace
Phil Glazerbrook Mike Toping April Carr
Barb Tatge Kim Hardesty Marnie Ide
Ken Houston Jane Rieck Marion Vudis
Ron Anton
Scott Safar
Quaid
Denise Skrundz
and the $1000 winners are:
Harry Nelson and Barb Marshall
Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who
sold tickets to make this the biggest single fund raiser we have had!
Thanks for the opportunity.....
Burlington All Star Teams Win District 6 Championship
Congratulations to the 10/11 year old Ginger Beaumont Team for winning the
District Tournament and advancing to the State Tournament in Verona!
Click here for recap of the Tournament.
First Row Left to Right:
Lucas Lefebvre, Anthony Silverman, Louie. Hardesty, Tanner Strommen,
Kross Krueger, Tyler Weimer, Jacob Weidert, Ben Heiliginthal, Jacob Webley
Back row Left to Right
Eric Behnke, Coach Rod Lindemann, Jacob Lindemann, Coach Scott Behnke,
Houstan Cowan, Coach Dave Heiliginthal, Cal Sanfilippo
Update from the 11 year old GB team:
1st Game Beat Antigo 5-4
2nd Game Lost Germantown 6-3
3rd Game Beat Eau Claire 7-3
4th Game Beat Appleton 16-6
5th Game Beat Verona 10-3
Semi Final Lost to Appleton 4-3
Congratulations to the 9/10 year old Frank Roth Team for winning the District
Tournament and advancing to the State Tournament in Appleton! You've made us
proud. Congratulations to Don Golon for managing 3 of the 5 BLL District Title
teams!
9-10 year old Frank Roth Players are: Nate Crayton,Cole Miller,Ben Travis,Grant
Tully,Nick Klug,Conner Wegge,Andrew Ohm,Reid Moen,Aaron Mutter,Ben
Golon,Aaron Sturdevant,Ian Aldrich
District Tournament and advancing to the State Tournament in Verona!
Click here for recap of the Tournament.
First Row Left to Right:
Lucas Lefebvre, Anthony Silverman, Louie. Hardesty, Tanner Strommen,
Kross Krueger, Tyler Weimer, Jacob Weidert, Ben Heiliginthal, Jacob Webley
Back row Left to Right
Eric Behnke, Coach Rod Lindemann, Jacob Lindemann, Coach Scott Behnke,
Houstan Cowan, Coach Dave Heiliginthal, Cal Sanfilippo
Update from the 11 year old GB team:
1st Game Beat Antigo 5-4
2nd Game Lost Germantown 6-3
3rd Game Beat Eau Claire 7-3
4th Game Beat Appleton 16-6
5th Game Beat Verona 10-3
Semi Final Lost to Appleton 4-3
Congratulations to the 9/10 year old Frank Roth Team for winning the District
Tournament and advancing to the State Tournament in Appleton! You've made us
proud. Congratulations to Don Golon for managing 3 of the 5 BLL District Title
teams!
9-10 year old Frank Roth Players are: Nate Crayton,Cole Miller,Ben Travis,Grant
Tully,Nick Klug,Conner Wegge,Andrew Ohm,Reid Moen,Aaron Mutter,Ben
Golon,Aaron Sturdevant,Ian Aldrich
League Championships
Congratulations to the Brewers on winning the Juniors City Championship! Congratulations to Pharmacy Station on winning the Majors City Championship! Congratulations to the Mud Cats on winning the Minors City Championship! If anyone has pictures they would like to submit send them to kelley@bllbaseball.com |
Burlington Little League 50th Season Celebration a Great Success
Everyone who attended the 50th Season
celebration on Saturday, July 25th
experienced history remembered and made.
The weather was perfect and everyone had a
great time in a very festive setting.
Once again, as it has been for the last 50
years, the Burlington community came
together to support a great season of youth
baseball and celebrate the numerous
volunteers who made the Burlington Little
League program what it is today.
It started as a comment between friends, and
with some initiative, in 1958 Roy McConnell,
Dr. Lief Erickson, Sr. and Dr Laird McNeel
founded what would become the Burlington
Little League one year later when Roy
McConnell requested the assistance of the
Lions Club. They sanctioned two leagues
with Little League, Inc and found 6 sponsors
for the 150+ boys that registered that year.
The two leagues would be named after
baseball legends from the Burlington area;
Frank Roth and Ginger Beaumont. Frank
Roth was a Burlington resident for 40 years,
he joined the White Sox in 1906 and helped
them win 2 pennants, in 1909 he went to
Cincinnati for 3 years, he then went to the
Yankees to become their first pitching coach.
Ginger Beaumont was born in Rochester
and later lived in Honey Creek and
Burlington. He was the first man ever to
come to the plate in the World Series. He
played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Dr. Lief Erickson Sr and his wife, Betty,
attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration
and Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Dr
Erickson was reminiscent of how the
program was started, remembering Roy
McConnell and Dr. Laird McNeel, wishing
they could see what he saw, and in awe of
what it has become. “This is incredible, what
a fantastic program” Dr. Erickson said as he
watched the 12 year old All Stars play. He
threw out the first pitch for the game, the
players surrounded him, shaking his hand
and thanking him. “Burlington Little League
is a nonprofit organization, founded and
preserved by volunteers, emulating a sense
of community spirit in everyone touched by
the program. “It was an amazing piece of
history unfolding when the players
surrounded Dr. Erickson, waiting to shake
his hand. It was a proud moment I will never
forget.” said current President, Kelley
Albrecht.
Our appreciation goes out to all the sponsors
who donated funding as well as time,
materials, and talent.
Our thanks to Jay Poissant, a Burlington Little
League parent; he sang a beautiful rendition
of the Star Spangled Banner before the final
games of the season.
Also, thanks to all who helped organize the
event and to all our former board members
and families who attended.
Our deepest gratitude goes out to the Lions
Club for running the program for 30 years
and supporting it throughout the years. Were
it not for the forsight of these individuals:
Russ Wegge, Forrest Droster, Roy
McConnell, William Branen, Murray Dow,
Willard Agnew, Elmer Bauman and Vern
Wolf, we would not have the great program in
such a beautiful setting that we enjoy today.
There are countless volunteers who have
contributed to the success of the program, to
name a few; Bill Branen, Rollie Bauman,
William Ebbers, Glen Hintz, Joe Schiestle,
past Presidents: Gary Caliva, Bill
Schellpfeffer, Dr. Mike Anderson, Linda
Auseth, Kevin McKillip and Scott Behnke,
there are many more volunteers that gave
their time and talents, you can read the BLL
history documented over the years by Rollie
Bauman on the website: www.bllbaseball.
com.
The Burlington Little League Board would
like to thank all the sponsors, managers,
coaches, volunteers and parents for coming
together and giving their time to make this
season a memorable experience for the
players, and everyone involved, you are
appreciated.
celebration on Saturday, July 25th
experienced history remembered and made.
The weather was perfect and everyone had a
great time in a very festive setting.
Once again, as it has been for the last 50
years, the Burlington community came
together to support a great season of youth
baseball and celebrate the numerous
volunteers who made the Burlington Little
League program what it is today.
It started as a comment between friends, and
with some initiative, in 1958 Roy McConnell,
Dr. Lief Erickson, Sr. and Dr Laird McNeel
founded what would become the Burlington
Little League one year later when Roy
McConnell requested the assistance of the
Lions Club. They sanctioned two leagues
with Little League, Inc and found 6 sponsors
for the 150+ boys that registered that year.
The two leagues would be named after
baseball legends from the Burlington area;
Frank Roth and Ginger Beaumont. Frank
Roth was a Burlington resident for 40 years,
he joined the White Sox in 1906 and helped
them win 2 pennants, in 1909 he went to
Cincinnati for 3 years, he then went to the
Yankees to become their first pitching coach.
Ginger Beaumont was born in Rochester
and later lived in Honey Creek and
Burlington. He was the first man ever to
come to the plate in the World Series. He
played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Dr. Lief Erickson Sr and his wife, Betty,
attended the 50th Anniversary Celebration
and Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Dr
Erickson was reminiscent of how the
program was started, remembering Roy
McConnell and Dr. Laird McNeel, wishing
they could see what he saw, and in awe of
what it has become. “This is incredible, what
a fantastic program” Dr. Erickson said as he
watched the 12 year old All Stars play. He
threw out the first pitch for the game, the
players surrounded him, shaking his hand
and thanking him. “Burlington Little League
is a nonprofit organization, founded and
preserved by volunteers, emulating a sense
of community spirit in everyone touched by
the program. “It was an amazing piece of
history unfolding when the players
surrounded Dr. Erickson, waiting to shake
his hand. It was a proud moment I will never
forget.” said current President, Kelley
Albrecht.
Our appreciation goes out to all the sponsors
who donated funding as well as time,
materials, and talent.
Our thanks to Jay Poissant, a Burlington Little
League parent; he sang a beautiful rendition
of the Star Spangled Banner before the final
games of the season.
Also, thanks to all who helped organize the
event and to all our former board members
and families who attended.
Our deepest gratitude goes out to the Lions
Club for running the program for 30 years
and supporting it throughout the years. Were
it not for the forsight of these individuals:
Russ Wegge, Forrest Droster, Roy
McConnell, William Branen, Murray Dow,
Willard Agnew, Elmer Bauman and Vern
Wolf, we would not have the great program in
such a beautiful setting that we enjoy today.
There are countless volunteers who have
contributed to the success of the program, to
name a few; Bill Branen, Rollie Bauman,
William Ebbers, Glen Hintz, Joe Schiestle,
past Presidents: Gary Caliva, Bill
Schellpfeffer, Dr. Mike Anderson, Linda
Auseth, Kevin McKillip and Scott Behnke,
there are many more volunteers that gave
their time and talents, you can read the BLL
history documented over the years by Rollie
Bauman on the website: www.bllbaseball.
com.
The Burlington Little League Board would
like to thank all the sponsors, managers,
coaches, volunteers and parents for coming
together and giving their time to make this
season a memorable experience for the
players, and everyone involved, you are
appreciated.
Dr. Erickson, Sr explains how it all began
photo compliments of Kathy Lindemann
photo compliments of Kathy Lindemann
Rollie Bauman throws out the first pitch
photo compliments of Kathy Lindemann
photo compliments of Kathy Lindemann
Rollie Bauman and his wife,Betty, also attend the
celebration. Rollie is a Hall of Fame member and a
lifetime member of the Board of Directors as well
as the league historian. He has given so much to
the little league over the last 50 years, including
raising funds needed to build the practice pavilion
that was dedicated in his honor last year. Rollie
threw out the first pitch at the 11 year old All Star
game at the year end celebration. “If it weren’t for
Rollie keeping the history over the years we would
have nothing to pass along to the children, it is
important for them to know where all this came
from, the sacrifices and initiative it took to make it
what it has become gives an amazing sense of
community. After Rollie threw out the first pitch, the
children surrounded him as he spoke to them, it
was a true picture of what this is all about.” said
Albrecht.
celebration. Rollie is a Hall of Fame member and a
lifetime member of the Board of Directors as well
as the league historian. He has given so much to
the little league over the last 50 years, including
raising funds needed to build the practice pavilion
that was dedicated in his honor last year. Rollie
threw out the first pitch at the 11 year old All Star
game at the year end celebration. “If it weren’t for
Rollie keeping the history over the years we would
have nothing to pass along to the children, it is
important for them to know where all this came
from, the sacrifices and initiative it took to make it
what it has become gives an amazing sense of
community. After Rollie threw out the first pitch, the
children surrounded him as he spoke to them, it
was a true picture of what this is all about.” said
Albrecht.
Richard Taylor was inducted into the Hall of Fame,
giving his time a talent over the last 50 years, it
was most appropriate that he became a Hall of
Fame Member on our 50th Anniversary. He is a
retired Kenosha teacher, his wife Carole Steinke,
is also a retired Burlington teacher. Dick began
volunteering for the little league in 1959, a
sophomore in High School, as an assistant coach
for the Montgomery Wards, his brother’s team,
managed by Forrest Bucholtz. That same year Dick
was a member of the BHS baseball team, and
they won the 1959 Southern Lakes Conference. In
1982 Dick was an assistant coach for his sons T
Ball team and the following year he managed the
Dairy Queen sponsored team. In 1984 he
managed a Minor league team and in 1985 he
managed the Majors Foster Forbes team. “The
President was Bill Schellpfeffer” Dick reminisces.
When Foster Forbes withdrew from sponsoring
the team, the Spiegelhoffs Pick N Save took over.
Dick retired from managing in 2006 to umpire and
he continues to serve on the board as Vice
President, Umpire in Chief, Tournament Director
and Field and Grounds Director. He is an
immeasurable asset to the program.
giving his time a talent over the last 50 years, it
was most appropriate that he became a Hall of
Fame Member on our 50th Anniversary. He is a
retired Kenosha teacher, his wife Carole Steinke,
is also a retired Burlington teacher. Dick began
volunteering for the little league in 1959, a
sophomore in High School, as an assistant coach
for the Montgomery Wards, his brother’s team,
managed by Forrest Bucholtz. That same year Dick
was a member of the BHS baseball team, and
they won the 1959 Southern Lakes Conference. In
1982 Dick was an assistant coach for his sons T
Ball team and the following year he managed the
Dairy Queen sponsored team. In 1984 he
managed a Minor league team and in 1985 he
managed the Majors Foster Forbes team. “The
President was Bill Schellpfeffer” Dick reminisces.
When Foster Forbes withdrew from sponsoring
the team, the Spiegelhoffs Pick N Save took over.
Dick retired from managing in 2006 to umpire and
he continues to serve on the board as Vice
President, Umpire in Chief, Tournament Director
and Field and Grounds Director. He is an
immeasurable asset to the program.
Richard Taylor, Hall of Fame Inductee
photo compliments of Kathy Lindemann
photo compliments of Kathy Lindemann
Field of Dreams....
The Fall renovations are complete, except for the Caliva out field fence that needs to be put back up
and the warning track laid on that field We need your help! Please contact Scott Behnke via email
sbhenke@bllbaseballcom to let him know when you can help out!
All bullpens have been redone with sod, field mix and a warning track will be placed around all
fence lines. All fields have a batters "walk path" as well as a coach's box.
The Jr Field has an infield sprinkler system, as well as new sodding around outer perimeter of the
infield, warning tracks along the fences lines, coach's box, etc.
All Fields batters box's and mounds will have clay brick in the under lament to prevent break down.
Branen field mounds will be completed in the spring
There will be maintenance training provided for coaches in the spring, there will be a commitment
from EVERYONE to help keep the fields maintained including before and after EVERY game.
There will be volunteers doing routine maintenance according to the schedule we will be provided.
Many thanks to the landscaper doing the work - Kmetz Landscaping - for doing it at a generously
discounted rate, as well getting the sod at a rate equal to one free field of sod! Without these
discounts, we would not afford to get all the fields done at the same time.
Our sincere thanks to Dave Kmetz and his very hard workers for not only doing the work, but doing
it so quickly!
As always, Wanasek has donated the use of their equipment to renovate the fields, Thanks to the
equipment operators for helping us regrade the Caliva outfield, And Thank you to Pat Tully, Joel
Befort, Jeff Moen, Brad Otter, Terry Simenson, All of their kids, and of course Scott Behnke. A
Special Thank you to Scott for coordinating the work and making sure it is getting done. Without
your iniative this project wouldn't have become a reality!
and the warning track laid on that field We need your help! Please contact Scott Behnke via email
sbhenke@bllbaseballcom to let him know when you can help out!
All bullpens have been redone with sod, field mix and a warning track will be placed around all
fence lines. All fields have a batters "walk path" as well as a coach's box.
The Jr Field has an infield sprinkler system, as well as new sodding around outer perimeter of the
infield, warning tracks along the fences lines, coach's box, etc.
All Fields batters box's and mounds will have clay brick in the under lament to prevent break down.
Branen field mounds will be completed in the spring
There will be maintenance training provided for coaches in the spring, there will be a commitment
from EVERYONE to help keep the fields maintained including before and after EVERY game.
There will be volunteers doing routine maintenance according to the schedule we will be provided.
Many thanks to the landscaper doing the work - Kmetz Landscaping - for doing it at a generously
discounted rate, as well getting the sod at a rate equal to one free field of sod! Without these
discounts, we would not afford to get all the fields done at the same time.
Our sincere thanks to Dave Kmetz and his very hard workers for not only doing the work, but doing
it so quickly!
As always, Wanasek has donated the use of their equipment to renovate the fields, Thanks to the
equipment operators for helping us regrade the Caliva outfield, And Thank you to Pat Tully, Joel
Befort, Jeff Moen, Brad Otter, Terry Simenson, All of their kids, and of course Scott Behnke. A
Special Thank you to Scott for coordinating the work and making sure it is getting done. Without
your iniative this project wouldn't have become a reality!
New Frank Roth Jr Field at Hintz Complex
New Branen Field
Frank Roth Jr Field at Hintz Complex Before
Branen Field Before
New Branen 1st Baseline
Branen Field 1st Baseline Before
Frank Roth Jr Field 3rd Baseline After
Frank Roth Jr Field 3rd Baseline Before
Bullpens After
Bullpens Before
PLEASE NOTE: League age is established by your childs age on April 30,
2010 for Regular Season and Titans Teams. (there was a typo in the
information sent out -forgot to change the year)
SIGN UP (For all players, boys and girls, ages 5-16)
Registration held at: Burlington High School
Saturday, Feb. 6 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
LEAGUE TRY-OUTS
Try-outs held at: Burlington High School
Sunday, Feb. 14 (Titans) 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Times below are subject to change
U8/9 3:00-4:10
U10 3:00-4:10
U11 4:10-5:20
U12 4:10-5:20
U13 March 7 during Junior Tryouts
U14 March 7 during Junior Tryouts
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time for registration and uniform sizing
Sunday, Feb. 28 (Majors) 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, Mar. 7 (Juniors) 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, Mar. 21 (Minors) 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Forms now available for fill in and printing, bring with you to registration at BHS
click here to view 2010 Registration Information
NEW to the sweepstakes raffle - we have added local business coupons on the back of
each ticket valuing a minimum of $25 as a thank you to those that support the Burlington
Little League program!
2010 for Regular Season and Titans Teams. (there was a typo in the
information sent out -forgot to change the year)
SIGN UP (For all players, boys and girls, ages 5-16)
Registration held at: Burlington High School
Saturday, Feb. 6 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
LEAGUE TRY-OUTS
Try-outs held at: Burlington High School
Sunday, Feb. 14 (Titans) 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Times below are subject to change
U8/9 3:00-4:10
U10 3:00-4:10
U11 4:10-5:20
U12 4:10-5:20
U13 March 7 during Junior Tryouts
U14 March 7 during Junior Tryouts
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to start time for registration and uniform sizing
Sunday, Feb. 28 (Majors) 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, Mar. 7 (Juniors) 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, Mar. 21 (Minors) 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Forms now available for fill in and printing, bring with you to registration at BHS
click here to view 2010 Registration Information
NEW to the sweepstakes raffle - we have added local business coupons on the back of
each ticket valuing a minimum of $25 as a thank you to those that support the Burlington
Little League program!
Registration 2010
As you are likely aware, Slade Baker lost his
life in an accident on the Fox River on
January 4. Fox River State Bank and M&I
Bank are setting up an account for
donations in memory of Slade. Please keep
the Baker Family in your thoughts and
prayers.
life in an accident on the Fox River on
January 4. Fox River State Bank and M&I
Bank are setting up an account for
donations in memory of Slade. Please keep
the Baker Family in your thoughts and
prayers.
