1st Row - Matt Grabstas
2nd Row-Dylan Filman, Lee Southerst, Ryan Murphy, Ben Miller, Ethan Johnson
3rd Row-Coach David Miller, Kyle Wert, Adam Kamada, Ryan Schleehahn, Coach Reg Johnson

Missing- Coach Thomas Wilson, David Wilson, Issac White

Congratulations to the Major Blue Jays .The Jays’ started off slow being last half way through the season at 2-5-1. A heartbreaking loss to the Rays in the house league district tournament seemed to be a turning point for the team as they went on to finish the season including playoffs at 9-1-1.

The playoffs started with a close match ageist the Astro's in a 5-3 win than followed by being dominated by the Rays in a 6-0 loss. It seemed to recharge the team and they came back to beat the Red Sox 8-3 , the Expos 11-3 and then the house league district runner ups Yankees 10-5.

The finals we faced the Rays again for a rematch that proved to be the most exciting game of the playoffs. The lead changed hands several times throughout the game with the Jays going ahead 7-6 in the top of the 5th. Ben Miller who was stellar on the mound giving up only two runs throughout the playoffs struck out the next 6-7 batters he faced in a stunning upset win. It was truly a team win!

Throughout out the entire playoffs every player had timely hits, made amazing plays in the field and clutch pitching .The improvement each and every player made was incredible and their hard work paid off.

Fantastic season Jays!!!!!!!

Coached by Monica Galarneau, Cliff Caisse, Randy Knowles, Kevin Cruickshanks,
Ancaster and the Junior Development Committee are very proud of
(top Left to right) Alexandra Knowles, Austin Hammer, Kirra Taylor, Jackson Caisse, Lucas Maylor, Brendan Cruickshanks
(bottom left to right) Alesandro Bonafede, David Galarneau, Dylan Hammer, Brett Taylor

Congratulations to our JUNIIOR B teeballers who played wonderfully all Labour Day weekend to win the championship by 1 run over Erindale in Dundas ! Overcoming rain and wind and other distractions they plugged away and had fun doing it.

With a team spirit that would not give up, they hit and defended themselves to victory for this final teeball tournament of our season.

The Ancaster Selects also participated and played fantastic this past weekend in Dundas! They stepped up to great challenges and exceptional competition.

This team showed second to none sportsmanship and incredible spirit. They never gave up and played every game right to the finish. Many amazing catches, homeruns, hits and defensive plays from all, these kids are all exceptional young athletes themselves who will continue to do themselves, and Ancaster, proud in the coming seasons.

They are Conner Dibennetti, Cole Cameron, Cory Field, Justin Cole,Brynna Taylor, Justin White, Rein Comley, Sam Castello, Chayton Flynn, Thomas Vallesi, and Christian Benedetti

Coaches Jason Castellano, Robert Benedetti, Jeff Taylor, and Jacy Flynn wish to thank these youngsters for an incredible tournament experience. It has richly rewarding working with each of you.

See you all again next year.

The Minor Red Sox defeated the Astros on Saturday to capture the 2010 Minor Division Championship.  The Red Sox suffered one loss since June 2, 2010, as they represented Ancaster in the Minor District 1 Houseleague Championships in Erindale.  The team also won the regular season pennant and then in the playoffs defeated the Blue Jays, then lost to the Astros in the Semi-Final, before beating the Blue Jays again to get a return match against the Astros.  The game went to 7 innings before the Red Sox won 12-8.  Congratulations to the Red Sox for a fantastic season.

Applications are now being accepted for Rep/All-Star/Select managers for the 2011 season. It is Ancaster Little League's intention to field Rep teams at each of the following levels.

T-Ball All-Star & Select
Rookie Ball All-Star & Select
Minor All-Star & Select
Major All-Star & Select
Minor Bantam - Intercounty
Major Bantam - Intercounty
Midget - Intercounty

Please submit Manager only applications to Mark Strongman, VP of Rep Ball, by midnight, Monday September 6, 2010.

Tryouts for the Intercounty teams will begin shortly afterwards.

Yours in Baseball,

Bernie Anstett
President, Ancaster Little League
905-975-1060

Application Form
(excel file)

There are two images that will surely stick with anyone who made it to the park for the Canadian Little League Championship (or even watched on TV).

The first is the sight of the outfield hill and the bleachers full of people on championship Saturday. Bodies wearing Ancaster red everywhere. And folks cheering for the hometown side. It was an amazing moment of community spirit and a wonderful moment of proof that this town can rally around its own.

The second is the picture above. No matter how disappointing the outcome of the final – every player and coach on the Cardinals dearly wanted to win the Canadian championship and advance to Williamsport – they were a team. They practiced hard together, played hard together, laughed hard together, and had the most incredible sporting experience of their young lives together.

They are an example of what every team in Ancaster can, and should, be in the future. Didn’t matter if they were winning 19-4 or losing the final game, they stuck together, cheered each other on and encouraged each other. That effort and that attitude made them the second-best team in Canada this summer. By any measure, that’s an amazing accomplishment.

They were a team all of Ancaster and certainly all of Ancaster Little League should be proud of.

Ben Miller, Mark Szostak, Caleb Radley, Justin Mignardi, Liam Gallagher, Simon Ranger, Anthony Marzanek, Justin Stephenson, Matthew Grabstas, Adam DelFabbro, Riley Gray, Brandon Chong, Dave Whalen, Andrew Thompson, Bill Gallagher, Nate Cordery and Mike Furdal – you did well. Really well.

Congratulations on all you achieved.

And to those who put on their red shirts and red caps and came to the park to cheer on the Cardinals, thank you. Your support made this bigger than a mere baseball tournament. You made it a special event for the entire community.

A meeting will be held for all Bantam and Midget players to be held at the CC #4 diamond at 8.00pm on Friday, August 20th.

This will provide info in regards to 2011 rep teams being developed for all Ancaster players.

The Ancaster Cardinals Bantam Rep Baseball Team would like to announce the winners of our fundraiser, two Happy Hour Hampers, valued at $350.00 each!

Ken Robinson
Mount Hope, ON

Rick Tremblay
Cambridge, ON

Front row (L-R): Dylan Hammer, Lindsay Gallello, Mya Greco, Adam Johnson, Robbie McHarg, Zachary Groen, Evan Stephenson

2nd row (L-R): Joshua Wilson, Cory Field, Dean Mallett, Adam Wilson, Chad Field, Austin Hammer, Brandon Groen

Congratulations to the YANKEES on their championship finish to our 2010 T-ball season.

Coached by Manager Brian Stephenson and assisted by Darcy Field, Jeff Johnson and Dave McHarg the Yankees had everyone on the edge of their seats at their semi-final game when they ended in a tie and had to go overtime the next night. This game resulted in a win and saw them to their championship victory. Evan Stephenson ran his bat well showing us 2 home runs and a grand slam hit.

The Yankees saw a very successful season with only one other tie and no losses during the regular season although the other teams kept up pretty well. Especially the Astros who played their finest during the semi-final tie game as well. And the Red Sox who challenged them in the Championship game. Great games by all !!

Ancaster baseball will look forward to seeing all of these youngsters back next year for another fun-filled baseball season as they develop along into our young champions of tomorrow !

Bottom Row L-R: Tristin Portillo, Vincent Barbon, Benjamin Volonte, Jack Penson, Louis Spanier, Eric Johnson, Thomas Vallesi

Middle Row L-R: Julia Alfano, Luke Buchko, James Weeks, Tyler Wohl

Last Row L-R: Coaches - Rob Penson, Reg Johnson, Paul Spanier

Missing - Mark Faux,Kody Allan

Congratulations Rookie Ball Red Soxs and a fantastic season. The team turned the corner after a heart breaking loss in the Challeng Cup semi's to the Astro's. Their bats came alive as well as some clutch fielding going into the playoffs.

Our first opponent was a late game against the feisty Rays. It was a slug fest 14-10 win as the Rays never quit. One timely home run by Eric Johnson and a amazing line drive grab by Jack Penson ended the Rays hopes for a comeback. The semi's was a grudge match against the Challenge Cup winners Asto's to avenge the semi's loss.The entire team came out to play with perfect fielding and everyone slugging at bat in a 11-4 win.

On to the finals you could see both teams had the jitters as we played the giant beaters Yankees. The turning point was the third inning with Jack Penson hitting a home run to put the Red Soxs in the lead for good. The kids calmed down and they came out swinging which the Yankees had no answer for and they made key plays throughout the game to snuff any chance for a come back with Eric Johnson making two key plays in the last inning to end any hope of a comeback for the Yankee's in a 12-10 hard played exciting game .

Way to go Red Sox.

Blastball 2010 went off very well this year with 9 teams. Everyone had fun and learned new skills, players and coaches. Ancaster Little League and the Junior Development Committee thanks all those who participated this season.

Children, Parents and Coaches, we are looking forward to seeing you all again next year.

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