Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Next up: Game 8/Awards Ceremony/Pizza

Apologies to anyone who came late to practice to find it cancelled on Wednesday; it was called off for lack of participation.

The Elis will finish their season on Saturday at 2:30 with a game against the Bats at the Hillspoint North field. Directions follow.

After the game, the Elis will receive trophies and patches in recognition of a great season. We will also have pizza delivered to the field; we hope that even those with plans after the game can stay for a few minutes. Afterward, Michael Nealon's parents have invited the Elis to his house; bring your favorite Eli's bathing suit.

Hillspoint North  
90 Hillspoint  
North-field to right when standing in parking lot 

From the Merritt: Exit 42. Go south off the exit (a right coming from the north, and a left coming from the south). Bear right at the fork and proceed to the first traffic light. Go left onto North Compo Road and proceed about 1.2 miles to Rt 1. Turn left and proceed about .6 miles to the light at the intersection of Hillspoint Rd (McDonalds on left). Proceed on Hillspoint about .8 miles and turn right into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Route 95 Northbound: Exit 17. Cross Rt 33 onto Rt 136 (Park St/Charles St) until it ends, turn left onto Riverside Ave, and then take the first right onto Bridge St. Follow Bridge St until the second four-way stop sign. Turn left onto Hillspoint Rd and proceed about .2 miles and turn left into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Route 95 Southbound: Exit 18. Go right at the end of the ramp onto the Sherwood Island connector and continue to the first four-way stop sign. Turn left onto Greens Farms Rd and proceed to the next four-way stop sign. Turn right onto Hillspoint Rd and proceed about .2 miles and turn left into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Next up: Practice, June 15

The Elis will hold their final practice of the year on Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Luciano Field.

Thanks to Coach Diaco for the tickets for Sunday's Bluefish game, which was a lot of fun.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Game 7 CANCELLED/Next up: Bridgeport Bluefish game

Today's game against the Barons is cancelled. It appears it will be raining most of the day, and especially at game time, with a high likelihood of lightning.

A reminder for those who have RSVP'd for Sunday's outing at the Bluefish game: Please report with your Eli to the statue by the entrance before 1:30. At 1:30, we will be heading in to get the Elis autographs from the players. Any unclaimed tickets will be left at Will Call at that time.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

PRACTICE CANCELED/Next up: Game 7

Today's practice has been cancelled due to the heat.

The Elis' next game will be Saturday, June 11, at 1 p.m. against the Barons at the Staples H.S. softball field. Directions follow.

One more reminder: Please e-mail Mike Gordon at boyreporter@hotmail.com to RSVP for Sunday's outing at the Bridgeport Bluefish game if you have not already done so. Coach Diaco will be getting tickets Thursday afternoon.

70 North Avenue 
Westport, CT 06880 

Softball field behind High School along far fence 

From the Merritt: Exit 42. Go south off the exit (a right coming from the north, and a left coming from the south). Go straight at the flashing red light until you reach the stop sign. Turn left onto Cross Hwy and proceed another mile or so until you reach a four-way stop sign (intersection of North Ave). Turn right and proceed another .7 miles to the entrance of Staples High School on the left (marked by a large white traffic circle).

From I-95: Exit 18. Head north onto the Sherwood Island Extension (away from Sherwood Island). Go approximately 1 mile to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 1 (the Post Rd). Take a right and stay on the Post Rd for 1 light. Take a left onto Cedar Rd (just before Starbucks). Go up the hill to the stop sign. Take a right onto Long Lots Rd. Go about ½ mile to a four-way stop sign. Turn left around the island onto North Ave and continue driving about .7 miles to the entrance of Staples High School on the right (marked by a large white traffic circle).

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Next up: Practice, June 8/Elis at Bridgeport Bluefish, June 12

Practice will be at 5 p.m. this Wednesday at Luciano Field. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Coach Diaco has managed to get tickets for the whole team to see the Bridgeport Bluefish when they host the Long Island Ducks on Sunday, June 12, at 2:05. We have enough tickets for all players and one accompanying adult per Eli. It might be possible to get more tickets.

Please confirm that you plan for your Eli to attend by e-mailing Mike Gordon at boyreporter@hotmail.com by Thursday. If you want more than two tickets, let him know then, and Coach Diaco will see what he can do.

We will plan to meet by the statue at the entrance to the ballpark at 1:15. Sunday's game is Family Fun Day, and at 1:30, Coach Diaco will take all assembled Elis inside to get autographs. It appears the kids also will get to run the bases after the game.

Coach Gordon will wait outside until 2:00 with all remaining tickets and then will head inside. His cell number is 646/288-2703; if you get to the stadium by 2:00 and don't see anyone, please give him a call.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the game.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Next up: Game 6

The Elis will play the Zephyrs on Saturday, June 4, at 2:30 p.m. at the Coley North Field. Directions below. Please have your Eli at the field by 2:15.

Coley North  
65 Easton Road
 
From the Merritt: Exit 42. Go south off the exit (a right coming from the north, a left coming from the south). Turn left at the flashing red light onto Easton Rd. Proceed about one mile to a four-way stop sign. Turn left onto North Ave and then an immediate left into either the first or second driveway (Coleytown Elementary and Coleytown Middle Schools respectively). The fields are behind Coleytown Elementary School.

From I-95: Exit 18. Head north onto the Sherwood Island Extension (away from Sherwood Island). Go approximately 1 mile to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 1 (the Post Rd). Take a right and stay on the Post Rd for 1 light. Take a left onto Cedar Rd (just before Starbucks). Go up the hill to the stop sign. Take a right onto Long Lots Rd. Go about ½ mile to a four-way stop sign. Turn left around the island onto North Ave and continue driving about two miles until you reach the second four-way stop sign. Continue briefly on North Ave and then take an immediate left into either the first or second driveway (Coleytown Elementary and Coleytown Middle Schools respectively). The fields are behind Coleytown Elementary School.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Next up: Practice, June 1

Practice will be at 5 p.m. this Wednesday at Luciano Field. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

CANCELED: Memorial Day Parade

The Memorial Day Parade has been canceled. Apologies for the lack of e-mail on the subject; the Little League site hasn't allowed us to e-mail all weekend.
Thanks to Amy Luett and Tina Maddison for organizing the vehicle and decorations. Please see either of them to donate some money to defray the costs.

Below, some photos from the previous week's action.


Friday, May 27, 2011

Next up: Game 5

The Elis are home on Saturday, May 28, when they play the Tarheels at 1 p.m. at Compo Beach. Directions below.

Please have your Eli at the field at 12:30.

Compo Beach 
1 Soundview Drive


From the Merritt: Exit 42. Go south off the exit (a right coming from the north, and a left coming from the south). Bear right at the fork and proceed to the first traffic light. Go left onto North Compo Road and proceed about 1.2 miles to Rt 1. Continue across Rt 1 to South Compo Rd for another 2.2 miles past Longshore Park to the stop sign in front of the Minuteman statue. Turn right onto Compo Beach Rd and wrap around the coast to the entrance to Compo Beach on the right.

Route 95 Northbound: Exit 17. Cross Rt 33 onto Rt 136 (Park St/Charles St) until it ends, turn left onto Riverside Ave, and then take the first right onto Bridge St. Follow Bridge St until the first four-way stop sign. Turn right onto South Compo Rd and proceed about .8 miles past Longshore Park to the stop sign in front of the Minuteman statue. Turn right onto Compo Beach Rd and wrap around the coast to the entrance to Compo Beach on the right.

Route 95 Southbound: Exit 18. Go right at the end of the ramp onto the Sherwood Island connector and continue to the first four-way stop sign. Turn left onto Greens Farms Rd and proceed about 1.7 miles to the second four-way stop sign. Turn left onto South Compo Rd and proceed about .8 miles past Longshore Park to the stop sign in front of the Minuteman statue. Turn right onto Compo Beach Rd and wrap around the coast to the entrance to Compo Beach on the right.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Next up: Practice, May 25

Thanks to everyone for coming to Saturday's game against the Sun Devils. It was great to see everybody there, and we especially thank our volunteer coaches, as well as our snack bringers. It's our understanding that Alexander's mom has volunteered to bring snacks to next Saturday's game.

A number of parents have been standing next to their Elis in the field, especially in the outfield. We would like to encourage this. We know it's easy for 5- and 6-year-olds to lose focus when they're farther away from the action, so it's great to have parents out there helping to remind the players where to stand, and to stay alert.

Practice will be at 5 p.m. this Wednesday at Luciano Field. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Next up: Game 4/TEAM and INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS

The Elis will play the Sun Devils on Saturday, May 21, at 1 p.m. The game will be held at the Hillspoint South Field. Directions follow.

Please have your son at the field by 12:30. This allows us a little extra practice time. I hope you agree that the guys are showing results of that practice. Last week, the coaches set a goal of making all three outs on defense to end an inning; all previous opponent at-bats had ended upon their scoring four runs. The Elis responded with their first three-out inning of the season.

We've also been asked by the photographer WLL's contracted with to have the players there by 12:30. It's our understanding that he will be taking both team and individual photos befoer the game.

Hillspoint South
90 Hillspoint

From the Merritt: Exit 42. Go south off the exit (a right coming from the north, and a left coming from the south). Bear right at the fork and proceed to the first traffic light. Go left onto North Compo Road and proceed about 1.2 miles to Rt 1. Turn left and proceed about .6 miles to the light at the intersection of Hillspoint Rd (McDonalds on left). Proceed on Hillspoint about .8 miles and turn right into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Route 95 Northbound: Exit 17. Cross Rt 33 onto Rt 136 (Park St/Charles St) until it ends, turn left onto Riverside Ave, and then take the first right onto Bridge St. Follow Bridge St until the second four-way stop sign. Turn left onto Hillspoint Rd and proceed about .2 miles and turn left into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Route 95 Southbound: Exit 18. Go right at the end of the ramp onto the Sherwood Island connector and continue to the first four-way stop sign. Turn left onto Greens Farms Rd and proceed to the next four-way stop sign. Turn right onto Hillspoint Rd and proceed about .2 miles and turn left into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Next up: Practice, May 18

Thanks to everyone for coming to Saturday's game against the Stallions. It was great to see everybody there, and we especially thank our volunteer coaches.

Practice will be at 5 p.m. this Wednesday at Luciano Field. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Next up: Game 3

The Elis are home on Saturday, May 14, when they play the Stallions at 1 p.m. at Wakeman C. Directions below.

Please have your Eli at the field at 12:30.

Wakeman C  
Wakeman Drive 

Softball Field between Baseball and Turf Field 


From the Merritt: Exit 42. Go south off the exit (a right coming from the north, and a left coming from the south). Go straight at the flashing red light until you reach the stop sign. Turn left onto Cross Hwy and proceed another mile or so until you reach a four-way stop sign (intersection of North Ave). Continue straight another 100 yards or so and turn right when you see the sign for the fields.

From I-95: Exit 18. Head north onto the Sherwood Island Extension (away from Sherwood Island). Go approximately 1 mile to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 1 (the Post Rd). Take a right and stay on the Post Rd for 1 light. Take a left onto Cedar Rd (just before Starbucks). Go up the hill to the stop sign. Take a right onto Long Lots Rd. Go about ½ mile to a four-way stop sign. Turn left around the island onto North Ave and continue driving until you reach another four-way stop sign (you will pass Staples High School on the right). Take a right onto Cross Hwy. About 100 yards or so on the right turn into Wakeman fields. The softball field is the 2nd field on the left.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Next up: Practice, May 11

Thanks to everyone for coming to Saturday's game against the Stags. The coaches really enjoyed watching the Elis start putting it together at the plate, on the bases, and in the field, and we hope you did too. Special thanks to our volunteer parent coaches.

Practice will be at 5 p.m. this Wednesday at Luciano Field again as we get back on schedule. We look forward to seeing everyone there.


Above are a couple more photos from Opening Day.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Next up: Game 2

UPDATED: WITH PHOTOS


The Elis will play the Stags on Saturday, May 7, at 1 p.m. The game will be held at the Hillspoint South Field. Directions follow.

Practice will not be held this week. It should resume the following Wednesday, May 11.

Thanks to everyone for coming out for yesterday's game, especially the volunteer parent coaches. We hope you and your Elis had as much fun as we did.


Hillspoint South
90 Hillspoint

From the Merritt: Exit 42. Go south off the exit (a right coming from the north, and a left coming from the south). Bear right at the fork and proceed to the first traffic light. Go left onto North Compo Road and proceed about 1.2 miles to Rt 1. Turn left and proceed about .6 miles to the light at the intersection of Hillspoint Rd (McDonalds on left). Proceed on Hillspoint about .8 miles and turn right into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Route 95 Northbound: Exit 17. Cross Rt 33 onto Rt 136 (Park St/Charles St) until it ends, turn left onto Riverside Ave, and then take the first right onto Bridge St. Follow Bridge St until the second four-way stop sign. Turn left onto Hillspoint Rd and proceed about .2 miles and turn left into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Route 95 Southbound: Exit 18. Go right at the end of the ramp onto the Sherwood Island connector and continue to the first four-way stop sign. Turn left onto Greens Farms Rd and proceed to the next four-way stop sign. Turn right onto Hillspoint Rd and proceed about .2 miles and turn left into the driveway of the Learning Community Day School. Hillspoint South is on the left, North on the right.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Next up: Game 1

The Elis will play host to the Sonics on Saturday, April 30, at 1 p.m. The game will be held at the Coley North Field. Directions follow.

Coley North Field
65 Easton Road

From the Merritt: Exit 42. Go south off the exit (a right coming from the north, a left coming from the south). Turn left at the flashing red light onto Easton Rd. Proceed about one mile to a four-way stop sign. Turn left onto North Ave and then an immediate left into either the first or second driveway (Coleytown Elementary and Coleytown Middle Schools respectively). The fields are behind Coleytown Elementary School.

From I-95: Exit 18. Head north onto the Sherwood Island Extension (away from Sherwood Island). Go approximately 1 mile to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 1 (the Post Rd). Take a right and stay on the Post Rd for 1 light. Take a left onto Cedar Rd (just before Starbucks). Go up the hill to the stop sign. Take a right onto Long Lots Rd. Go about ½ mile to a four-way stop sign. Turn left around the island onto North Ave and continue driving about two miles until you reach the second four-way stop sign. Continue briefly on North Ave and then take an immediate left into either the first or second driveway (Coleytown Elementary and Coleytown Middle Schools respectively). The fields are behind Coleytown Elementary School.

On practices

Practices for the Elis normally will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. at Luciano Field, next to the Westport train station, across from the TD Bank at 50 Charles Street.

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