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Our Crafton Celebrates volunteers!!
Celebrates is a major undertaking for C.I.T., which had the main food booth and the majority of the game offerings for the kids to play during this year's three-day celebration.
We sincerely appreciate the help of our parents and players who help run the games or take orders and serve food.
It is such a huge fundraiser, and it would not be successful without YOUR help, but it would be easier if more of our parents did just a little bit to help make the load lighter.
Next year, please help for just 90 to 120 minutes . . . it makes it easier on everyone if we all do a little.
A special thanks to Sam Strohm and Nicole Calabrese for recruiting and organizing
the majority of our game booth volunteers . . .
So, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to these people . . .
Sam Strohm, Tarla Strohm, Bill Moldovan, Terri Messner,
Jamie Spadafora, Karen Taczak, Steve Taczak, Dave Yuhas,
Brian Aldridge, Bob Bazeck, Jim Benke, Coleen Bluman, Chelle Kroll,
Kim Castellan, Gina Carini, Nia Knittel, Alyssa Ensworth,
Ayla Kennelly, Dawn Castellan, Debbie Donaldson, Lexi Donaldson,
Eric Glover, Jennifer Glover, Wendy Hart, Josh Trefelner,
Scott Thompson, Donna Thompson, Adia Snyder, Sara Klein,
Jeff O'Brien, Tracy O'Brien, Tabby Coppola, Joe Schultz,
Michael Calabrese, Nicole Calabrese, Michele Calabrese,
and especially Will Campbell who worked not only for C.I.T.,
but worked on the entire Celebrates' set-up as well . . .
and
hopefully we didn't miss anyone, but if we did,
THANK YOU for helping out with this major undertaking!
It's Here . . .
C.I.T.'s DIAMOND DAYZ BASEBALL TOURNAMENT 2012
MEYER & MIDDLETON PARK
JULY 10th-17th (due to rain extended to July 26/27)
C.I.T. is please to welcome these 14U Pony League teams from the following communities to this year's Diamond Dayz Summer Heat Tournament:
Baldwin-Whitehall, Bethel Church, Canon-MacMillan, Chartiers Houston, Fort Cherry, Hampton, Monroeville, Mt. Lebanon, Peters Township, Steel Valley, and Sto-Ken-Rox
DUE TO RAIN AND OTHER COMMITMENTS OF REMAINING TEAMS, THE SEMI-FINAL GAME WILL BE PLAYED ON
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th BETWEEN MONROEVILLE AND PETERS.
WINNER OF THAT GAME WILL PLAY CANON-MAC ON THURSDAY, JULY 27th FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP, and Friday, July 28th if needed.
DIAMOND DAYZ BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS 2012
will begin on
TUESDAY, JULY 10th and run through the weekend with
Championship Games to be held on MONDAY, JULY 16th,
possibly extending into Tuesday, July 17th.
(All dependent upon the weather, of course!!)
Age Brackets will be:
14U for ages 13-14
12U for ages 11-12
10U for ages 9-10
8U for ages 7-8
More information coming . . .
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOWDOWN Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament
July 31 & on . . .
Meyer & Middleton Park
Congratulations to the 2012 Champions!
19U - NEW CASTLE & ROBINSON - Championship Thurs., August 16
15U - BRIGHTON HEIGHTS, runner-up Penn Hills
12U - BROOKLINE, runner-up Ingram
8U - WASHINGTON, runner-up Bethel Park
Back-to-School 2011 (9th) info
19U - NEW CASTLE, runner-up Robinson
15U - BROOKLINE, runner-up Thomas Jefferson Mackulin
12U - ROBINSON, runner-up Ingram
10U - ROBINSON, runner-up Brookline
Many thanks to all of C.I.T.'s participating 2011 teams:
19U: Clairton, McKeesport, New Castle, Oakdale, Ohioville, Penn Hills, Plum, Robinson, Shenango
15U: Brookline, Ellwood City, Kennedy, Mars, Robinson, Sto-Rox, Thomas Jefferson Kriner, Thomas Jefferson Mackulin
12U: Brighton Heights, Brookline, Ingram, Kennedy, McDonald, Robinson
10U: Bethel Park, Brookline, Kennedy, McKeesport, Robinson
8U bracket is new for 2012!
Congratulations to our Tenth Anniversary
2012 COW DROP WINNER . . .
Sylvia Pixley of Ingram Borough, sold by Pauline Ogden of Crafton Borough.
(This is Pauline's second time as our winning seller!!)
This year our little calf, Cowboy, trotted around the field of 1260 squares for about 20 or 30 minutes, then lifted his tail and dropped his plop on grid square AA-28. He was a pretty enthusiastic little boy, prancing around the open field while his pals, a donkey, llama, mini-pony, and a few lambs and goats were corralled in the petting zoo being bottle fed by the kids. There was also a pretty little horse for pony rides!
Autumn Fest & Cow Drop 2013
C.I.T.'s 2013 Autumn Fest & Cow Drop was an enjoyable day for all in attendance. Beginning at 12:30 with the coaches v alumni game and continuing with games and prizes for the kids, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and Cow Drop, the day ended at dark with a beautiful bonfire and marshmallow roast. Those who were there had a GREAT time. Those of you who were not, well, you missed out on a GREAT time!
Congratulations to Greg Davners of Steubenville, Ohio who won this years' big event! The winning ticket was sold by Greg Lovaglia & Joe Perrott. Also congratulations to the DeVries family who won the android tablet. Players who sold five cow drop tickets had their name put in a raffle. There were 36 tickets eligible.
Special thanks to Umpire Joe Q for graciously offering his services to umpire the coach/alumni game. The alumni won 5-4. There were a lot of moans and groans afterward from all participants. Apparently they're all out of practice!!!
Following is the "Winner's Circle" . . . names do not appear on all, but the sellers' names do! If you know your seller and have your ticket number, check it out . . .
Thank You, Chip Herrmann!
And when you're at Major league try-outs, or practices, or games, and there seems to be something different . . . something missing . . . well, now you know, it's Chip!
Information You Should Know as a C.I.T. Member!!!
Get those gears working and think about the following:
Meyer & Middleton Park and the property upon which it sits are NOT municipal properties! Most of our neighboring communities have great fields which are owned by their municipalities. Ours are not! We do, however, use the municipal fields located in Crafton Park and Ingram's Foster Park. Also, the Meyer & Middleton property was NOT donated, and therefore, is NOT paid for.
This acreage was purchased in 1997 and developed into the existing ballfield complex during the years of 1998 and 1999. The grand opening and first season occurred in April 2000. As the demand for field time grew and the availability of the proper-sized fields lessened, it became apparent to those past-board-of-directors that something needed to be done! Hence, the development of Meyer & Middleton Park's five-field complex.
The sizable debt which was incurred is NOT paid from your child's registration fees, but rather from the many FUNDRAISERS which C.I.T. holds annually and hopes that you kindly support. Actually, we NEED your support! That is why it is so important for you to help out when asked, whether in the concession stand, selling tickets, working a booth, or whatever is required! Your child's regular season registration fees are merely a portion of the costs incurred with uniforms, umpires, balls, league fees, equipment, and other items which are directly related to your child's regular season of play.
To cover the separate expenses incurred with tournaments, the all-star players' fees are priced separately before the tourney season begins. That fee helps to cover uniforms, entrance fees (which are constantly escalating), balls, etc. Fees are based upon the intention for each team's participation in C.I.T.'s own in-house tournament for that age level, and permits the team to travel to two outside tournaments.
Fall-Ball is also priced separately and economically. The fees collected for this two-month season offset umpire fees, league fees, and game balls.
The fee does not provide uniforms. If you know a company willing to sponsor your child's team, please see a Board Member in the concession stand!
FIELDS FOR KIDS ProgramIn May of 2009, C.I.T. completed and submitted an application to the
Pittsburgh Pirates' Charities FIELDS FOR KIDS
for a matching funds grant.
On July 15th we received a congratulatory letter from
the Pirates informing us that C.I.T. has been awarded
a Pirates' Fields for Kids Grant, and commending us
for our commitment to youth baseball and softball.
Just before the season began, C.I.T. purchased and spread
100-tons of infield mix on all five fields at Meyer & Middleton Park.
During the season we received donations from
GNC Live Well, D&D HICKTON, WOLBERT's and Jim & Katie Leyland toward the matching funds for the grant.
Once again, many thanks to THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES for this opportunity!And, of course, to our generous donors who helped reach the matching funds quota.
C.I.T. AAU Tournaments 2011
C.I.T. is pleased to once again host the AAU
June & July Showdown Tournaments3 game guarantee (weather permitting) ~ Open to all AAU teams ~ Prizes to 1st, 2nd place
June 17-19 ~ Ages 11U-14U ~ cost $375
July 15-17 ~ Ages 11U-14U ~ cost $375
July 22-24 ~ Ages 15U ~ cost $450
Checks may be made payable to: C.I.T. Association
Please mail to: C.I.T. - P.O. Box 44168 - Pittsburgh, PA 15205
For more detailed information, please contact tournament director Ed Pockl at 412-638-6635. An on-line registration form may be found at the following site: http://www.leaguelineup.com/elp142
American Legion Playoffs
again been selected as a host field
for the
2010 Allegheny County
AMERICAN LEGION PLAYOFFSwhich will be held
Saturday, July 10th through
Tuessday, July 13th
Congratulations to C.I.T. Post 145 team and
Manager Rob Perkey for making the playoffs in our division!
COACH/MANAGER MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 24th, 2011
7:00 P.M.CRAFTON COMMUNITY ROOM above Crafton Library
All Coaching Forms must be completed at this meeting.
SEE YOU THERE!
Girls ages 12-11-10 . . .
C.I.T. is pleased and excited to welcome back
MEGAN FINNERTY
as our 12-&-UNDER FAST-PITCH MANAGER
If you want your daughter to learn fast-pitch, in our opinion, MEGAN is THE BEST!
There are only a few spots on the team, so don't think too long!
Call President Mike Calabrese at 412-922-7808 to get your registration forms.
WELCOME BACK, MEGAN!!
Ryan Douglass' 2011 Field of Dreams Clinics
Saturday, April 9th ~ 9:00 a.m. at Bellevue-Avalon Baseball Association and
Saturday, April 30th ~ 9:00 a.m. at Mt. Lebanon
www.ryandouglass.comhas more information about the clinics and will be updated as the dates get closer with directions, sponsors, etc.
Kids from all associations are welcome to attend this FREE clinic.
Children who usually participate are 8-12, but Ryan won't turn kids away. Each participant will receive a 5th Annual T-Shirt, instructions on the field, bottle of water concluding the clinics, and a raffle ticket for prizes.
Candy Stand . . .
Call Coleen at 412-922-7808 and schedule a time to work during our tournaments!
YOUR TWO TIME SLOTS ARE UP TO YOU!!
Working the concession stand is the only way to get your family fee returned.
You should work two times, and you'll receive $15 each time which will then refund the family fee you paid at registration.
GIRLS' SLOW-PITCH BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOWDOWN
Wednesday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 7th
FINAL CHANCE to get your family fee returned, and
we can use your help to serve the girls & families faster!
Have a thought to share . . . ?
If you've had a good experience . . . tell us!
If something isn't quite satisfactory . . . let us know!
If you want to pay a compliment to a manager, coach, or player . . . please post it so everyone knows!
If you want to file a complaint, you can write that too, but to be addressed by the Board of Directors, any complaint should be put in writing, with details, and sent to the post office box: C.I.T., P.O. Box 44168, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Rain, Rain, Stay Away . . .
We want to play our tournament seasons!!
A sprinkle here & there will be okay
But those storms better just stay away!
10:00 a.m. - Intermediate League - 7 & 8 year olds - Drafting of Teams will immediately follow ~ POSTPONED until Tuesday, March 27, 6:00 p.m.
12:00 noon - Minor (9 & 10s) - Try-Outs, Drafts - YES, there are tryouts!
12:00 noon - Major - practice postponed
NIGHT AT THE RACES
NIGHT AT THE RACES
will be held on SATURDAY, MAY 5th, 2012CRAFTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 145 ~ Lower Hall
POST TIME: 7:00 P.M.
Doors open at 6:00 for seating
Delicious Buffet Dinner - Beer - Mixers - and Fun!
Chinese Auction - 50/50 - Live Auctions - Envelope Game - and Fun!!
$15.00 per person
$10.00 senior citizens
DON'T MISS THIS EVENING OF FOOD, BEER, FUN AND FRIENDSHIP . . . all for ONLY $15.00!!
C.I.T. PLAYERS wear your shirt & hat
and walk in the parade!!
Show your support and thanks to our Veterans!!
Meet around 10:30 a.m. at Ingram Borough Building.
Parade is slated to begin at 11:00 a.m., pause at Ingram's Foster Park, march down Foster Avenue and
up to American Legion Frank R. Kirk Post 145, then end at the circle in front of Crafton Borough Building.
SINCERE THANKS to our 2013 FIELD and TEAM SPONSORS . . .
FIELDS:
Wheat Field - Jerry James Field - Kowatic Field - Deluzio-Schempp Field - Wolbert Field
sponsored by the Wheat Family, Jerry James, Kowatic Family, Deluzio-Schempp Family, and Wolbert Auto Body & Repair
TEAMS: (not listed alphabetically!)
American Legion Frank R. Kirk Post 145, Crafton-Ingram Rotary, Wolbert Auto, State Representative Dan Deasy, Lukitsch State Farm Insurance Agency, Sevacko Plumbing, Schepner-McDermott Funeral Home, Kernick Tire & Auto, Miley Truck Rental, O'Korn Insurance, Baker Roofing, Crafton Firemen, Ingram Firemen, Seibel Carpet, Craft Heating, Crivelli Chevrolet
we fondly call a ‘Cow Drop.’
We really never drop a cow
but watch for his/her poop plop!
We always try to use a calf
because grown cows are so lazy.
The big ones walk onto the field
and stop . . . like grazing on daisies!
Last year we used little Midge again.
She’s small even though part Brahma.
Her papa must be Brahma bull,
But I wonder, what’s her mama!?
We lined a field of many squares
which are each assigned a number.
Then Midge ran loose to romp and play.
They never let her slumber!
After walking all around the field
and stepping on each grid square,
Midge finally stopped and raised her tail,
Holding it in mid-air.
Hooray! Yippee! She dropped a plop
of poop upon the grid!
We checked the chart to see who won.
“Hey, Midge! You did good kid!”
Her job was done; she did her thing
While we all stood to cheer!
Back to the petting zoo Midge went
Until this time next year.
We hope you’ll come and join us
‘Cause it really is such fun!
So, be sure to get your ticket ~
It might be the winning one!
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS
MEYER & MIDDLETON PARK
14U ~ 12U ~ 10U Baseball
"B" Level ~ No AAU or Travel Teams
8 to 10 teams
14U . . .
$250.00 plus 2 baseballs
Contact: Chuck Provenzano, 412-352-2273, cap@mackinengineering.com
12U . . .
$200.00 plus 2 baseballs
Contact: Mike Calabrese, 412-922-7808, calabreseprint96@comcast.net
10U . . .
$200.00 plus 2 baseballs
Contact: Mike Calabrese, 412-922-7808, calabreseprint96@comcast.net
8th Annual 2010 BACK TO SCHOOL SHOWDOWN SLOW-PITCH TOURNEY
AUGUST 4th through AUGUST 8th, 2010
MEYER & MIDDLETON PARK
19U ~ 15U ~ 12U ~ 10U Slow Pitch Softball
"B" Level ~ No AAU or Travel Teams
8 to 10 teams
All Age Brackets . . .
$200.00 per team ~ discount for multiple teams
Congratulations to the . . .
2009 Showdown Champions:10U 1st McKEESPORT ~ 2nd McDonald ~ 3rd Oakdale
12U 1st WEST JEFFERSON ~ 2nd Cranberry ~ 3rd Kennedy
15U 1st WEST JEFFERSON ~ 2nd Baldwin ~ 3rd Middle Road
19U `st NEW CASTLE 1 ~ 2nd Ohioville 1st (2007 & 2008 Champs) ~ 3rd New Castle 2
2008 Showdown Champs:
10U-North Hills
12U-Plum
15U- Middle Road
19U-Ohioville
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOWDOWN
SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTWAS ANOTHER FANTASTIC EVENT!!!
Congratulations to the 2009 Champions:10U 1st McKEESPORT ~ 2nd McDonald ~ 3rd Oakdale
12U 1st WEST JEFFERSON ~ 2nd Cranberry ~ 3rd Kennedy
15U 1st WEST JEFFERSON ~ 2nd Baldwin ~ 3rd Middle Road
19U `st NEW CASTLE 1 ~ 2nd Ohioville 1st (2007 & 2008 Champs) ~ 3rd New Castle 2
CONGRATULATIONS and many THANKS to Executive V.P. of Softball, DAN OGDEN, for orchestrating this arrangement of 40 teams and approximately 86 games! This tournament is one of the BIGGEST and BEST slow-pitch tournaments in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and C.I.T. is PROUD TO BE YOUR HOST!!!
American Legion Baseball 2011!
for their great ball-playing this season
and making it to the play-offs!
BEST WISHES for another successful season next year!
Call Rob Perkey, Manager ~ 412-477-2094 or rmp29@pitt.edu
American Legion Baseball has restructured the league into three conferences: Allegheny East, Allegheny Central, and Allegheny West. For the 2011 season, C.I.T. is part of the Allegheny West Conference and will be playing one home game and one away against each of the other teams.
Our opposition represents the American Legion Posts of Carrick, Chartiers Valley, Houston, Keystone Oaks, Moon, Mt. Washington, Sto-Rox, and West Allegheny.
2009 CONGRATS!
~ DAVE HIGGINS, Major League Manager
CONGRATULATIONS to the Minor League Champions, O'KORN INSURANCE, managed by JIM HURLEY, who were both season and playoff champs!
CONGRATULATIONS to C.I.T.'s 18 & Under SLOW PITCH softball team, sponsored by STATE REP. DAN DEASY, managed by DAN OGDEN, who won First Place in the best-of-three S.W.I.G. League Championship series,
and
15 & Under SLOW PITCH softball team, sponsored by SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, managed by KEVIN LARKIN, who won First Place in their series to take First Place in their S.W.I.G. League Championship also!
FIELD OF DREAMS BASEBALL CLINICSaturday morning, April 10, 2010Approximately 25 PLAYERS, aged 8 to 12, received a FREE T-SHIRT when they signed in and proceeded to different stations of instruction at the clinic. Ryan Douglass, of course, instructed the pitching station, while others instructed hitting, fielding and base-running. It was beautiful and sunny, and the kids enjoyed a fun and informative morning.
Thank You, Ryan Douglass!It's always a pleasure to have you and your staff at our facility!
AND IT'S ALWAYS A TREAT FOR THE KIDS!!
FEDERATION TEAM . . .
please contact Ed Pockl at 412-638-6635 or
via e-mail at elp142@hotmail.com.
C.I.T.'s Co-Ed Softball League. had some unexpected setbacks while trying to organize this season. So, rather than just throw a few teams together and hope for the best, we have set it aside for the 2010 season. Hopefully, someone will be able to direct this league exclusively and get it off the ground!
PLEASE WATCH FOR FUTURE UPDATES!
If you inquired, we truly appreciate your interest and regret that we were unable to "make it happen"!
Job Well Done!
for a job well done to everyone involved with tryouts
for the 2010 regular season baseball teams.
That includes managers, coaches, parents and players.
The evening went very smoothly, teams were drafted,
and managers left the complex ready to get started!
Special thanks to Ray Broglie for his assistance.
C.I.T. Diamond Dayz July Tournament
C.I.T.'s
DIAMOND DAYZ JULY BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS
10U CHAMPS: STEEL VALLEY ~ Runners Up: Quaker Valley
12U CHAMPS: WEST ALLEGHENY ~ Runners Up: Carrick
14U CHAMPS: C.I.T. ~ Runners Up: Moon
COACH/MANAGER MEETING - SOFTBALL
date to be announced
Anyone who has volunteered to manage or coach,
or anyone still thinking about it . . .
This meeting is for YOU!
CRAFTON CELEBRATES 2010
throughout the five days of CRAFTON CELEBRATES . . .
In Alphabetical Order:
Bernie Abbott, Michael Artascos, Joe Bickus, Coleen Bluman, Roxanne Bluman, Nicole Calabrese,
Michael Calabrese, Michele Calabrese, Will Campbell, Kellie Chapman, Dave Ciabattoni, Michelle Clark,
Kelly Conley, Amy Connor, Lou Ann Davis, Julie Dunlap, Tim Dunlap, Cindy Evans, Connie Feda,
Tatyanna Feda, Joe Feola, Donna Harrington, Kris Heidkamp, Cheryl Irwin, Lori Kennedy, Dan Kirsch,
Dani Lageman, Dee Larkin, Kevin Larkin, Mark Lherbier, Jackie Longstreth, Dave Macmurdo, Traci Melko,
Mary Louise Meyers, Tom Miller, Reanna Munoz, Tony Mussolino, Jason Post, Zach Reagan, Maura Reese,
David Robb, Joanna Szymanski, Kelly Thompson, Tom Twiss, Jason Weiland, Tracy Wenger,
Amanda Williams, Amy Witner, Tom Witner . . .
and . . . some of these people had kids who helped also, so our thanks to:
Bobby, Chloe, Courtney, Genevieve, Haley, Joey, Jordan, Kassi, Kelly,
Mason, Max, Nathan, Patti, and I'm sure there were others whose names I don't know!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Having the game booths "manned" throughout the event made everything go smoothly!
We appreciate your time and help!
~ Terry & Mike Calabrese
COACH/MANAGER MEETING - BASEBALL
Anyone who has volunteered to either
manage or coach a baseball team,
or if you're still thinking about it . . .
This meeting is for YOU!
CANDY STAND
If you are still interested in working the concession stand
to earn back your Family Fee, there will be opportunities to do so
during the American Legion Playoffs this weekend, beginning July 10th,
and during the A.A.U. Summer Showdown Tournament the following
weekend, July 17-18. Both events are happening at Meyer & Middleton Park.
Your two time slots will earn you back $15.00 each; Work two and you will have your $30.00 Family Fee refunded!
The last opportunity to get the Family Fee refund will be during C.I.T.'s Annual BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOWDOWN Slow-Pitch Tournament which is scheduled for August 3rd through 8th. This is a huge event, last year hosting more than 40 teams, so your help will be needed.
Please see Coleen to schedule a time, or call her at 412-922-7808.
2011 PICNIC & SWIM PARTY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27th, 2011
CRAFTON PARK & POOL
Dinner and Trophy Presentations beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Swimming at Crafton Pool 8:00-10:00
Dinner Tickets:
Players & Team Manager ~ Free
Coaches & Parents ~ $5.00
Kids 3 to 12 ~ $3.00
Under 3 years ~ Free
Many Thanks to . . . DAN OGDEN !!!
DAN OGDEN,
recently retired from his Board Position.
We wish to thank him for his untiring efforts over many years
and let him know he will be missed!!!
Before his "retirement", Dan promised to keep involved, but to a lesser degree.
So, we're looking forward to seeing him at our annual "Night at the Races",
and of course, at the annual
Back-to-School Showdown Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament
which Dan has taken to an exceptional level, exceeding 40+ teams each year.
BENEFIT BONFIRE at C.I.T.
BENEFIT BONFIRE
was held Saturday night, November 7th, 2009.
During the event, donations were accepted for 2-year-old ETHAN LONEY who is battling stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. While the giant fire blazed, the kids roasted marshmallows over a smaller campfire while enjoying FREE hot dogs, hot chocolate, donuts and candy! Crafton Volunteer Fire Department and Northwest EMS stayed throughout the night to watch over both fire and visitors. Ken and Kelly Loney arrived later in the evening with Ethan and his baby sister, Sarah. We were happy to present over $500 to Ethan's family to help defray his escalating medical expenses.
See 'Guestbook' tab above for a note from the Loney Family
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL COUNTY PLAYOFFS
ALLEGHENY COUNTY PLAYOFFS
will again be held at
Meyer & Middleton Park
Wheat Field
Date to be announced
Congratulations to 2008's Winners of
Allegheny County District 3:
CHARTIERS-VALLEY/SOUTH FAYETTE
with an 8-2 win against Mt. Washington.
C.V.S.F. then advanced to State Competition
C.I.T.'s Annual Picnic
MONDAY, AUGUST 23rd, 2010CRAFTON PARK
STAGE, PAVILION AND POOL
5:30 p.m. - Stage - Players announced, trophies & awards
Picnic Dinner immediately following at Broglie Pavilion
SWIMMING FUN at CRAFTON POOL ~ 7:00 P.M.
DINNER TICKETS will be given to all PLAYERS & COACHES (FREE!)
when teams/players are announced on stage.
All Others:
ADULT DINNER = $6.00
KIDS 12 & UNDER = $3.00
KIDS UNDER 3 = FREE!
Schedule of Leagues/Teams:5:30 ~ Tee League - Advance, Legion, Lodge, Rotary, KofC
5:45 ~ Intermediate League - Goodfellas, Lukitsch, Sevacko, Wolbert
5:55 ~ 8U & 10U Girls Slow-Pitch - Angels, Avant, Wolbert
6:10 ~ Minor League - Crivelli, Kernick, Miley, Deasy, O'Korn
6:20 ~ Major League - Crafton Fire, Ingram Fire
6:30 ~ 12U & 15U Girls Slow & Fast Pitch - Bodnar, Seibel, Schepner-McDermott
6:45 ~ Pony League - Baker, Craft, Reed
7:00 ~ American Legion, 18U Girls Slow - Post 145, Rotary
ALL PLAYERS MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE THEIR AWARDS.
Items will not be released to other parents, players, coaches, etc.
If unable to attend, items may be picked-up prior to the next C.I.T. Board Meeting
on Sunday, September 12th at the Crafton Athletic Field House, 6:30-7:00 p.m.
TELL YOUR TEAMMATES!
MAKE SURE EVERYONE KNOWS TO BE THERE!
FIELD CLEAN-UP
Your Rakes, Trash Bags, and Garden Gloves
will help get the fields ready for the kids!
Meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April _____
~ Fencing needs trimmed & weed-wacked
~ Trash & Debris needs bagged
~ Railroad ties at M&M parking lot need straightened and centered!
~ Miller-Westcott and Pace Field's at Crafton Park need raked, etc.
~ Crafton's Concession Stand needs Cleaned!!
American Legion All-Stars
who made it to the third round of the
2008 AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL TRY-OUTS
American Legion Ohio River League's tryouts were hosted by C.I.T. at Meyer & Middleton Park. Those players from C.I.T. who passed to the second round were: Shawn O'Hara, Matt Socol, and Paul Tutino. Paul then continued to the third round!
C.I.T.'s American Legion Post 145 Baseball Team
is now accepting registrations for the 2010 season.
Contact Rob Perkey at 412-477-2094 or rmp29@pitt.eduTHE SEASON IS ABOUT TO BEGIN . . . CONTACT ROB SOON!!!
Update on Ethan Loney
Please keep the entire Loney Family in your thoughts and prayers. It seems Ethan is losing his battle with the neuroblastoma cancer. God apparently has something greater than this life in His plan for this baby boy. May his family find strength in the caring of many to endure this challenge.
COW DROP CONGRATULATIONS . . .
to Chuck Cetera of California (yes, California!)
sold by Shirley DeFalco
We've always said it doesn't matter where the tickets are sold! This is the first "out-of-state" winner we've had to date. Past winners have been from Crafton, Carnegie, Moon, Mt. Washington, Robinson, Swissvale, and a few from places unknown!
Our little cow, Midge, who is now only one-and-a-half years old, made her second appearance to the C.I.T. Cow Drop Grid. After a shy start of being coaxed to meander around the grid field, Midge finally relaxed and started trotting around chasing her trainer around the grid, well covering the entire 1500 blocks! She did a lot of tail-swishing, but no other activity during the first 45 minutes. Then, a pause, a swoosh of the tail, a drop and a plop! A nice little mound was left on O-8. Please see the 25-square grid to see if you were anywhere near Midge's drop!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOWDOWN 'RELOADED'
SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTWAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!!
Congratulations to the 2008 Champions:10U North Hills
12U Plum
15U Middle Road
19U Ohioville (returning Champs from 2007!)
Congratulations and many thanks to Executive V.P. of Softball, Dan Ogden, for orchestrating this arrangement of 42 teams and approximately 90 games! This is fast-becoming the biggest and best slow-pitch tournament in Southwestern Pennsylvania . . . or maybe the tri-state area!!!
Congratulations!!!
WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP in the Brighton Heights Tournament
on Friday, July 30th. CONGRATULATIONS, BOYS!
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C.I.T.'s 10U All-Star Slow-Pitch Softball Team and
C.I.T.'s 19U All-Star Slow-Pitch Softball Team
were both RUNNERS-UP in their division of the now "almost famous"
Back-to-School Slow Pitch Softball Tournament hosted by C.I.T.CONGRATULATIONS, GIRLS!
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C.I.T.'s Softball and Baseball Teams have had a very successful season!
We extend our CONGRATULATIONS to the following . . .
WOLBERT AUTO - 10U Slow-Pitch - managed by Kevin Larkin
~~~took 2nd PLACE in their 10U SWIG PLAYOFFS;
BODNAR APPLIANCE ~ 12U Slow-Pitch - managed by Jackie Longstreth
~~~took 3rd PLACE in their 12U SWIG PLAYOFFS;
SEIBEL CARPET - 12U Fast-Pitch - managed by Janna Crown
~~~finished their season in 3rd Place in the 12U CVC LEAGUE East Division;
O'KORN INSURANCE - Minor League - managed by Tom Ratliff
~~~are the Minor League SEASON CHAMPIONS;
STATE REP. DAN DEASY - Minor League - managed by Joe Feola
~~~are the Minor League PLAYOFF CHAMPIONS;
WOLBERT AUTO - Intermediate - managed by Jamie Spadafora
~~~are the annual C.I.T. Intermediate Tournament CHAMPIONS, holding THE MILLER CUP until next year;
AMERICAN LEGION POST #145 - American Legion - managed by Rob Perkey
~~~who made the Allegheny County Playoffs which C.I.T. will host July 10-12
FEDERATION LEAGUE - WOLBERT AUTO - managed by Ed Pockl
~~~who made the Greater Pittsburgh Federation Playoffs!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS of the
8th ANNUAL C.I.T. SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOWDOWN
The 2010 Winners Brackets shaped up like this:
10U 1st McDONALD ~ 2nd C.I.T. ~ 3rd Troy Hill
12U 1st CRANBERRY ~ 2nd Robinson ~ 3rd West Jefferson (2009 Champs)
15U 1st NEW CASTLE ~ 2nd Plum ~ 3rd Baldwin
19U 1st OHIOVILLE (2007 & 2008 Champs ~ 2nd C.I.T. ~ 3rd Mt. Washington
Congratulations to All!
Many thanks to Kevin & Dee Larkin for their hard work and untiring efforts in
organizing and managing this year's event!
WHY THE GATE AT M&M?
So, if you're wondering "WHY THE GATE?" at the top of Jerry James Way leading down to the fields . . . well, unfortunately, it is necessary to prevent trespassers from damaging the fields where your kids play ball.
We apologize to our member families who are, and will be, inconvenienced by the gate. At this time, we encourage you to practice with your children at the community parks in Crafton and Ingram.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you should acquire any information about those who are responsible for this latest damage, please call Crafton Police or President Mike Calabrese, 412-922-7808.
Mark Your Calendars!
& RED CARPET EVENT
SATURDAY EVENING
MAY 15th, 20107:00 P.M. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)
AMERICAN LEGION FRANK R. KIRK POST 145
American Legion Plaza
Crennell & Linshaw Avenues, adjacent to St. Philip Church
SELL 10 HORSES AND GET FREE ADMISSION!
Buy a Horse for Only $10.00 . . . If it wins, you'll get $30.00.
Admission: $12.00 Adults Only
Senior Discount with State I.D.: Only $7.00
Delicious Buffet and Desserts throughout the evening ~ Free Beer ~ B.Y.O.B.
Chinese Auctions + Live Auctions + Games + Silent Auction + Races = FUN! FUN! FUN!
An unfortunate incident . . .
50/50 DRAWINGon Friday, April 30th
During the Canevin/Carlynton Game, two young boys sold the 50/50 tickets.
Ticket sales only totaled $10.00.
It was relatively busy in the stand, especially since President Mike Calabrese had to
suddenly leave the complex and he always handles the 50/50 money.
A Canevin patron or parent, and one of the coaches caused an unnecessary scene
in the candystand, accusing us of not pulling the ticket and keeping the money.
Demanding their money back, saying "Just get it out of your little candystand box,"
Coach threw his tickets on the counter and was given his $3.00, and
the other man threw his tickets in the candy boxes and was given $5.00.
Unbeknown to Terry, who was running the stand, the total was actually $12.00 and
the 50/50 HAD ALREADY BEEN PAID OUT by Mike before he left to tend to an emergency!
So, let it be known that C.I.T. not only paidthe 50/50 split of $6.00, but the little candystand box gave out
MORE THAN C.I.T.'s HALF OF THE GROSS 50/50 TO THE CANEVIN FOLKS.
DRIVE CAREFULLY . . .
The road isn't getting any better!!!
As you travel to and from the ball fields, please DRIVE RESPONSIBLY.
Remember, these are neighborhood streets where children may be playing, seniors may be strolling,
or families out walking the dog! We appreciate your consideration at all times!
Our Sincere Thanks . . .
Director of Fast-Pitch Softball . . .
We appreciate her efforts and
regret that she has decided to resign her position.
We wish her well and thank her for her interest in the fast-pitch girls and C.I.T.
CRAFTON FIELD CLEAN-UP
Everybody, Everywhere!
Clean up! Clean up!
Everybody do their share!
CRAFTON PARK FIELD CLEAN-UP DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 27th, 2010
10:00 A.M. until ???Bring your garden rakes, leaf rakes, garden gloves (for picking-up thos pods!), shovels, brooms (cleaning dug-outs) and trash bags . . . and meet us at Crafton Park.
We will be cleaning-up both Miller-Westcott Field (the front field) and Pace Field (the back field).
The more the merrier . . . More hands make the work load lighter for everyone!
Thanks in advance. See you there!
