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Board of Directors |
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Calendar |
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Frequently
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Coach of
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All Star
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Parent Program |
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Rules & Policies |
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Travel |
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About Us/History |
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Volunteers
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Forms |
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Maps and Fields |
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By Laws |
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Uniforms |
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AAYO Store |
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Legal Notice |
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Algonquin-LITH Rotary |
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Sal's Pizza Company
(847) 658-7272
Corner Hanson and Algonquin
Behind 7-11
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"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
General Season Calendar
Registration: November-January
Practices: March
Games & Playoffs: April-June
All Stars: July
Travel Tryouts: August
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.
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2010 Calendar |
| Sun, Aug 30 |
2009 last Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Sep 20 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Oct 18 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Nov 1 |
Online Registration begins |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
In person Registration, Westfield, 9 am - 1 pm |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Dec 6 |
Board Meeting Time and place TBD |
| Sat, Jan 9 |
LAST in person registration. Westfield, 9
am - noon. |
| January 9 |
ONLINE REGISTRATION WAS EXTENDED
TO February 28, but some leagues will fill before then - don't wait. |
| Sun, Jan 17 |
Board Meeting and League Coordinators meeting,
6 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Feb 21 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Feb 28 |
Last day to register online without a late fee.
WARNING: Some leagues will fill before the 28th - don't wait. |
| Sun, Mar 7 |
DRAFT DAY 8 am - 8 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott - Coaches only.
2:45pm Minors Baseball
4:15pm Jr Mustang Baseball
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| March 11 |
Positive coaching clinic - mandatory for
managers and coaches. Jacobs auditorium. 6:45 sign in, 7-9
pm. |
| March 16 |
Coach Skills Clinic, Algonquin Middle
School, 7-9
pm. |
| Sun, Mar 21 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Mar 23 & 25 |
Uniform pickup dates - see home page for which
day and location. |
| Mar 20 & 24 |
Equipment pickup dates - see home page for which
day and location. |
| April |
Practices start, usually 1st of April |
| Sun, Apr 18 |
Picture Day. Algonquin Commons, old
Circuit City store. Also, AAYO Day at Dick's Sporting Goods, 11 am
- 3 pm. |
| Sun, Apr 18 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sat, Apr 24 |
Noon - opening Day at Presidential Park |
| Sun, May 16 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| Sun, Jun 13 |
Player Appreciation Day, noon-5, Brunswick Zone
East. |
| Sun, Jun 27 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
| July |
No board meeting in July |
| Sun, Aug 22 |
Board Meeting, 7 pm at Alg LITH
Fire Dept - 62 and Pyott |
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