Nether United FC compete in Annandale Premiere Cup

The Nether United FC U15 Palominos traveled to Virginia to compete in the Annandale Girls Premiere Cup winning the U15 Girls bracket in a solid 3-1 victory over Morris United (NJ).

The team, seen above, are (front row) Hailey Andress. In the second row are (from left) Coach Andrew Brenner, Alayna Pezick, Megan Lynch, Mae Walsh, Maddy Munsell, Julianne DeCarlo, Julia Lynch, Katya Kuzemka, and Meagan Laird. In the back row (from left) are Coach Anthony DeCarlo, Lauren Brenner, Elizabeth DeCarlo, Charlotte Brake, Annika Kruse, Rachel Carp, Maura Gibbs, Abby Graeff, Erin McCann, Jenny West, and Coach Michelle Vaccaro.

Players needed for KAU Challenger Division team

KAU Little League will sponsor a Challenger League Team again for the 2013 season. The Challenger Division was established by Little League International in 1989 as a separate division to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball.

Boys and girls with Down’s syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, mild brain injuries, and similar challenges have played on the KAU team in recent years. KAU’s team is open to boys and girls in Chester and Delaware Counties.

The KAU team plays an 8- or 9-game schedule against other Challenger teams from the area.  All home games are played Sundays at 1 p.m. at the Stoney Marston Complex off Route 82 in Kennett Square. 

Teams can include as many as 15 to 20 players, and are set up according to abilities, rather than age. Challenger games can be played as t-ball games, coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three.

In a Challenger game, each player gets a chance at bat. The side is retired when the offense has batted through the roster, or when a pre-determined number of runs have been scored, or when three outs are recorded. Little League recommends that no score be kept during Challenger games.

The Challenger Division encourages the use of "buddies" for the Challenger players. The buddies—who may be volunteers, older friends, siblings, or parents of the Challenger player—assist the Challenger players on the field, but whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. However, the buddy is always nearby to help when needed.

For more information on the KAU team, please e-mail rkpyle@zoominternet.net.

Third annual Coach Fili's Baseball Camp this summer at Strath Haven

The third annual Coach Fili’s Baseball Camp will be held this summer, July 8-11. The camps will be held at Strath Haven High School and Middle School from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids from kindergarteners through eighth graders are welcome to sign up. The cost of the camp is $175 per child.

Skills covered during the camp will cover defense, base running, offensive and defensive situations, hitting, pitching and simulated games. Campers are asked to come prepared with a baseball cap, baseball pants, and appropriate footwear. No cut-off t-shirts or shorts. Parents are also asked to provide a lunch for their child.

More information on the camp and registration forms can be found online at www.leaguelineup.com/strathhavenbaseball. The website will be updated each day in the event of bad weather. Strath Haven Middle School’s gym will be used as an alternative site. Sneakers only in the gym.

Any questions or concerns can be directed toward Brian Fili (bfili@wssd.org), Marty Burman (mburmans@comcast.net) or Ron Anderson (r.d.anderson4@gmail.com).