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AAYO Store |
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Sal's Pizza Company
(847) 658-7272
Corner Hanson and Algonquin
Behind 7-11
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1430 E. Algonquin Road
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Algonquin-LITH Rotary |
"There's no crying in
baseball!"
- Jimmy
Dugan (Tom
Hanks), A League of
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Techniques & Tips...
 Hitting
Grip
The grip on the bat should be
comfortable in the hand, ideally the middle knuckles on each hand
would line up. This helps in executing the proper swing. The grip
should be fairly loose up until you ‘load’ particularly with your
top hand. Don’t choke the bat with such a tight grip that it tenses
up all the muscles in your arms and shoulders.
Load & Stride
Once the pitcher begins his movement
forward with the pitch, the batter should then ‘load’. What this
involves is a slight movement inward and backwards (about 2 inches)
of the batters hands, shoulders, hips and knees. The batter’s weight
shifts from a 50/50 to a 40/60 front to back ratio. During this load
it is important to not move the head and to keep your eyes on the
ball.
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AAYO Calendar
Please note:
Most Executive Committee and Board of
Directors meetings are held at 7p.m. at the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Fire
Department located at the intersection of Route 62 and Pyott Rds. All are
welcome.
These meetings are held once a month on a Sunday, usually (but
not always) the 3rd Sunday of the month. There is no meeting in July.
Many of the events on the calendar need volunteers - AAYO is a club run by
parents like you who volunteer your time for the kids. See the
PPP page for info on volunteers for some of these
events and a chance to earn your PPP fee back.
Click here for 2008 all star tryout dates
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2008 Calendar |
| Sun, Sept 16 |
Board Meeting, 7pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Oct 28 |
Board Meeting, 7pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| November 1 |
Online registration begins.
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| Fri, Nov 9 |
6 - 9 pm - Registration -
WESTFIELD
SCHOOL - NEW LOCATION |
| Sat, Nov 10 |
9 am - noon - Registration -
WESTFIELD
SCHOOL - NEW LOCATION |
| Sun, Nov 11 |
Executive Committee Meeting, 7pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Dec 9 |
Board Meeting, 7pm - location tbd |
| Sat, Jan 12 |
Final in person registration. 9 am - 1 pm,
Westfield School Cafeteria |
| Sun, Jan 29 |
6 pm Board Meeting/League
Coordinator meeting, at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Feb 24 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Wed, Feb 27 |
PCA Coaches Workshop - Jacobs Auditorium.
6:30 registration, 7-9 workshop. |
| Sun, Mar 9 |
DRAFT DAY |
| Sun, Mar 16 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Tue, Mar 18 |
Coaches skills clinic - 8 pm
Dundee Middle School |
| Wed, Mar 19 |
Equipment pickup - all boys leagues EXCEPT T-Ball
(manager picks up ) On Target sports. 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. |
| Sat, Mar 22 |
Equipment pickup - T-ball and Girls leagues
(manager picks up) On Target Sports. 9 am - 11 am. |
| Wed, Apr 2 |
Uniform pickup - all boys leagues EXCEPT T-Ball
(manager picks up for whole team) On Target sports. 6 pm - 8 pm. |
| Sat, Apr 5 |
Uniform pickup - T-ball and Girls leagues
(manager picks up for whole team) On Target Sports. 9 am - 11 am. |
| Sat, Apr 19 |
Opening Day, Presidential Park |
| Sun, Apr 20 |
Picture Day at Algonquin Middle School |
| Sun, Apr 20 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, May 18 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Jun 22 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| July 3-6 |
Aces Travel Softball Tournament |
| July 17-20 |
3rd Annual Tournament of All-Stars (softball) |
| Sun, Aug 24 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Nov 1 |
2009 Registration begins |
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displayed at all your team's games.
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4049 W. Algonquin Rd.
Algonquin, IL 60102
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Broadband Provider...
Technology Integrator. |
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Algonquin Tire |
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Family Pet Care
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All Smiles Dental
1452 Merchant Dr.,
Algonquin, IL 60102
847-854-7645
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Quote
Corner...
Baseball, to me, is still the national pastime
because it is a summer game. I
feel that almost all Americans are summer people, that summer is
what they
think of when they think of their childhood. I think it stirs up an
incredible
emotion within people.
Steve Busby, in Washington Post, 8
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