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by posted 05/17/2012
 

Updated at 10:30 AM Thursday

Acton Rec:

The only field that's closed today is HART. All other Acton Fields are open!

I will work with the B Orioles to move to MacPherson.

No emails from Boxborough DPW or Comm Ed, and none expected.

Follow the Field Use policy (brief summary: do not play on saturated fields. If you clean mud off of infields, do it by removing water/mud: do not push water/mud into the grass to try to get rid of it as this pushes clay into the edges and forms dangerous lips).

Issues? Contact Matt Murphy at or 617-877-3961
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by posted 05/15/2012
 
The ABRHS Clinic for Youth Baseball Players which was scheduled for Sunday, May 20th, has been canceled.

Unfortunately the ABRHS baseball team's game on Tuesday was rained out and has been re-scheduled for this Sunday, the 20th.  As a result, the clinic which was to be held for ABYB players, has been canceled.  We apologize for this sudden change in plans.
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by posted 05/07/2012
 
In a Majors game between the Angels and Giants on Saturday, May 5th, who would have thought that the excellent fielding play between shortstop Devin Neale and first baseman Andrew Fleming on a hard grounder up the middle in the first inning would end up being the key play that allowed Cam Goulet to throw a perfect game?

Well, after recording 16 strikeouts and securing the only other out on a pop-up back to him on the mound, Cam completed this amazing game in a mere 73 pitches!  The Angels took the victory 3-0 and Cam will take home a great memory.  After the game Cam received the game ball from his coaches and teammates.

Previously known more for his powerful bat, Cam displayed another side of his game in this outing on the mound, setting down all 18 batters he faced on the way to pitching perfection.

He did also provide some offensive punch with a two-run triple in the first inning, and received excellent support from his catcher, Braden Karess, throughout the game.

Congratulations Cam!
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by posted 04/27/2012
 
ABYB Families,

ABYB and other local sports organizations received this quoted information from Acton-Boxborough Community Education. Please read and follow the guidelines included.


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by posted 04/25/2012
 
2012 Summer Baseball – Little League

We know the Spring season is upon us, but it’s never too early to get prepared for the Summer season. This looks to be one of the most exciting summers in quite some time for ABYB and our participation in the Little League World Series (LLWS) Tournament. We are asking those that are interested in playing BayState/LLWS baseball to please go to the website and pre-register so that we know how many players are interested at each level.  Players interested in Minuteman or Lou Tompkins baseball for ages 13 and older can also use the same link to register for those leagues.  Registering early will also allow those that have questions to reach out and contact ABYB prior to team selections and try-outs.

Try-outs for BayState/LLWS teams are being held during the weeks of May 14th and May 21st (see tryout schedule below), with team selections being completed by the end of May, and the LLWS team announcement on June 15th.  It is our expectation that the BayState A Team will be the ABYB entry for the Little League World Series Tournament.  MIB teams will be put together by the middle of June.  Please see the website for more information about the various leagues and the birth date cutoffs for determining eligibility.

Ages:
BayState A (LLWS) - 12 and 11 year olds
BayState B - 11 and 10 year olds
BayState C - 10 and 9 year olds
MIB (9-10 and 11-12 year olds)

Minuteman - 13-16 year olds
Lou Tompkins Senior - 16-19 year olds
Lou Tompkins A - 15 and 16 year olds
Lou Tompkins B - 13 and 14 year olds
Lou Tompkins C - 13 year olds

 
Tryouts:
BayState Tryout Dates – Location: Veterans Field
 
May 14 - Monday
BayState A (LLWS) tryout - 7pm-9pm (canceled by rain)

May 16 - Wednesday
BayState A (LLWS) tryout - 7pm-9pm

May 18 – Friday - Rain Date –
BayState A (LLWS) - Time TBD
 
May 21 - Monday -
BayState B and C tryouts - 7pm-9pm

May 23 - Wednesday
BayState B and C tryouts - 7pm-9pm

May 24 - Thursday - Rain Date -
BayState B and C - Time TBD
 

Lou Tompkins Tryouts will be determined based on the number of registrations.


Thank you,
 
Richard Allen – u12 Summer Coordinator

 
Dave Peduto - o13 Summer Coordinator


 
Previous Release:
 
Acton-Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) is looking forward to the upcoming Spring 2012 season. In addition to our in-town spring season and Bay State Baseball and Massachusetts Independent Baseball (MIB) summer programs, we are pleased to announce that we will enter a team to participate in the Little League World Series with plans to maintain a strong summer program to enter in Little League tournaments in future years as well. The team will be competing at the 11-12 year old division, which is the Little League World Series Tournament televised every August.

ABYB will participate in District 13 which includes strong teams such as Wakefield, Woburn, Weston, Stoneham, Wilmington, North Reading, and Assabet Valley. The tournament starts with qualifying games around July 1 and continues with the possibility to advance through the end of August. In 2011, Andover advanced through its district tournament to win sectionals and states, ultimately representing Massachusetts in the New England regional tournament. Rhode Island defeated Massachusetts to represent New England in the World Series tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Additional information about ABYB’s participation is posted on the league website at www.abyb.org.

ABYB looks forward to our participation in 2012 and in years to come.
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by posted 04/24/2012
 

AB High School Batboy Program

Acton-Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB), in concert with the Acton-Boxboro Regional High School Baseball Team, is once again providing the opportunity for AB youth baseball players in the Minor C to Minor A divisions to serve as batboys for all games.   Last year’s Batboy program was extremely successful.  If your child would like to participate alone or with a friend, check out the ABRHS team’s schedule on the ABYB website or on the highschoolsports.net site, then send an email to to sign up.

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by posted 03/31/2012
 
The MIAA rules on the use of non-wood bats shall apply to all Minuteman Baseball League players 14 yrs old and older.  For details of the current MIAA bat rules, please visit the following web site:
http://www.massbca.com/#/2011-bat-rules/4547774802.

The current list of approved bats by the MIAA (really the NFHS) may be found at this link: http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=4155.

This list is updated often as the bat manufacturer secures approval for a bat.  A player may use a wooden bat of any specifications.  Each manager will be responsible for enforcement of this rule among his/her players (see Rule 5.3 in the Minuteman Baseball League Rule book for illegal bat penalties).

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by posted 11/17/2011
 
Acton-Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) is looking forward to the upcoming Spring 2012 season.  In addition to our in-town spring season and Bay State Baseball and Middlesex Independent Baseball (MIB) summer programs, we are pleased to announce that we will enter a team to participate in the Little League World Series with plans to maintain a strong summer program to enter in Little League tournaments in future years as well. The team will be competing at the 11-12 year old division, which is the Little League World Series Tournament televised every August.

ABYB will participate in District 13 which includes strong teams such as Wakefield, Woburn, Weston, Stoneham, Wilmington, North Reading, and Assabet Valley.  The tournament starts with qualifying games around July 1 and continues with the possibility to advance through the end of August. In 2011, Andover advanced through its district tournament to win sectionals and states, ultimately representing Massachusetts in the New England regional tournament. Rhode Island defeated Massachusetts to represent New England in the World Series tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Additional information about ABYB’s participation is posted on the league website at www.abyb.org.

ABYB looks forward to our participation in 2012 and in years to come.
 

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ABYB will select our Little League tournament team ("LL team") with the following preliminary criteria:

• Players will register for tryouts for summer select teams in May and will have tryouts in May. Summer select teams include the LL team as well as Bay State Baseball teams.
• The LL team is comprised of league-age 11 and 12 year olds. Players must not be 13 before April 30, 2012
• Players must play in the ABYB Majors Division in the Spring 2012 season to be eligible for the LL team.
• Players must be residents of Acton/Boxborough, with proper documentation to be eligible for the LL team.
• Players must play in a minimum of 60% of their Majors team's games (and the teams must play a minimum of 12 regular-season games to be eligible for the LL team.
• Note: there are exceptions and situations where requirements could be waived.

ABYB's LL team will participate in the District 13 tournament in early July, and if the team is successful in each round, will progress to the sectional tournament, then the state tournament, New England regional tournament, and ultimately to Williamsport, PA.

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The Majors division will be comprised of no more than 10 teams and approximately 120 players in Spring 2012. Any age-eligible (league age 12) 7th graders, all 6th graders, and many 5th graders will play in the Majors division. Note that 5th graders are eligible for both the Majors and Minor A divisions and will be drafted into Majors or Minor A in an effort to match the player's skill set to the level of the division.

If you have questions about the preliminary information presented here, please email and your questions will be routed appropriately.
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by posted 04/26/2011
 
The next ABYB Board Meetings are scheduled as follows:

• Monday, June 11, 2012, location TBA

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by posted 03/26/2011
 
The ABYB Board established a Rules committee to review rules and guidelines that ABYB uses that modify Little League rules.

Attached is the rules document, published in April 2010 and effective from the Spring 2010 season onwards. ABYB Rules and Guidelines.

Note that in Spring 2011, Little League and Babe Ruth League imposed a moratorium on composite-barreled bats and as such, ABYB's Rules and Guidelines document will be revised to accommodate such restrictions.

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by posted 12/14/2010
 
New to ABYB? Moving up to a new division this season? Read descriptions of each of the divisions: T-ball, Minor C, Minor B, Minor A, Majors, and Babe Ruth here!

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by posted 12/10/2010
 
At the November 2010 ABYB Board meeting the Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed ABYB Vision and Mission developed by a subgroup of the Board.  The following vision and mission statements were approved:
 
Vision Statement
To be recognized and respected as the leading youth sports organization in Acton and Boxborough.
 
Mission Statement

• ABYB is a parent and volunteer organization committed to building an appreciation for the game of baseball through quality coaching and parental support & involvement.
• ABYB will strive to offer high quality baseball throughout the entire ABYB program.
  • It is the objective of the ABYB program to create an environment that is safe, provides an opportunity for all players from T-Ball through the Majors and Babe Ruth divisions to develop skills and game knowledge, allows all players to experience the success they are capable of achieving, and teaches the life-long lessons of sportsmanship, teamwork, fair play, and respect for others.
  • ABYB’s spring T-Ball through Babe Ruth programs provides an opportunity for players to develop skills in a competitive environment whereas the fall programs focus on development in a less competitive environment.
  • ABYB offers summer all-star programs.  These programs provide an opportunity to experience the best coaching available and maximize player potential, in a competitive, inter-town environment.
  • ABYB offers summer intermediate programs for players who wish to play baseball in a less competitive inter-town environment.
• It is the responsibility of all ABYB League officials, including the Board of Directors, coaches, umpires and parent volunteers, to understand and fulfill these objectives.

“These are truly exciting times for ABYB.  These guiding principles will help make ABYB the leading youth sports organization in Acton and Boxborough”, said Sanjay Khosla, President of ABYB.  “Over the next several months the Board will be taking initial steps towards further developing existing programs and establishing new ones to achieve our vision.  We look forward to the support and involvement of ABYB players, parents and coaches,” said Khosla. 
 
If you have any questions or comments regarding the new Vision and/or Mission statement please don’t hesitate to inquire.  Further, if you are interested in serving on the ABYB Board please let us know.  Several positions are available.
 
Regards,
 
Dave Schubert, ABYB VP
On behalf of the ABYB Board
 

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