School District of Janesville Referendum

Date: Monday, October 2, 2006

FROM: Brian Martin, Head Baseball Coach, Janesville Parker High School
Victor Herbst, Head Baseball Coach, Janesville Craig High School
Dan Bayreuther, Head Softball Coach, Janesville Craig High School

RE: School District of Janesville Referendum

As Janesville Youth Baseball Board Members, and head baseball and softball coaches, at Craig and Parker High Schools we ask you to support the School District of Janesville Facilities Referendum. Passing this referendum would not only enhance many academic programs at the two high schools, but enhance our athletic programs. More information about this referendum can be found at http://www.school.wisites.net

Please do not hesitate to contact school district staff with any questions on this referendum.

Remember “Education is our investment in the Future”

Please vote on November 7.

1ST ANNUAL DON PEERENBOOM MEMORIAL FUN-RUN AND WALK

THE SUCCESS OF THE 1ST ANNUAL DON PEERENBOOMMEMORIAL FUN-RUN ANDWALK CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: T-SHIRTS. A FEW WEEKS AGO, IT LOOKED LIKE 50 WOULD BE SUFFICIENT. ONE WEEK LATER, THAT NUMBER GREW TO 80…THEN 125…150…175…200. SO, TO BE SAFE, WHEN I PLACED THE FINAL ORDER WITHM.M.P.R. LAST THURSDAY, I AIMED HIGH AND WENT WITH 225 SHIRTS. I DIDN’T AIM HIGH ENOUGH. TURNS OUT, NOT SURPRISINGLY, DON PEERENBOOM HAD A LOT OF FRIENDS, AND 250 SHOWED THEIR SUPPORT ON SUNDAY MORNING.

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED TO MAKE THIS SUCH A SUCCESSFUL EVENT.

--ANDY ELLIS

2-MILE RACE RESULTS (RUNNERS ONLY)

13:29 MIKE O’BRIEN
13.36 MIKE CASS
13:53 DAVID NEUMUELLER
14:34 ZACK BAYREUTHER
14:50 LAURA BARR
15:24 DEREK LINDE
15:41 WENDY BIESE
15:44 NICK KNUTH
15:45 ROSS
15:46 CONOR LEMIRANDE
15:55 DEBBIE KRANKY
16:13 DAVID ENGEBRETSON
16:18 RYAN STIEGMAN
16:20 TRENT FOSS
16:46 VICTOR HERBST
16:56 KEVIN LYONS
16:57 ERIN FUGELSTAD
16:58 JASON JOANIS
16:59 SHERRYWARD
17:05 RYAN COFFEY
17:25 MATT KANE
17:27 TIM PEERENBOOM
17:30 SEAN O’BRIEN
17:31 TREVOR FOSS
17:40 STEVE FOSS
17:41 DAN DAVIS
17:42 MIKEWIMMER
17:43 BOBWISE
17:44 DAN BAYREUTHER
17:45 SARAHMAUERMANN
17:45 JOHNMAUERMANN
17:49 SHONNA SCHAUF
18:15 BREANNAMOULTON
18:20 ASHLEY OILER
18:22 JILL GEYER
18:26 CURTIS HOSSMAN
18:27 DAVID PEERENBOOM
18:30 MARCMCVAY
18:31 BRIANMARTIN
18:32 LISA BROWN
18:59 ERIK ALBECK
19:01 KATIE KVISTAD
19:11 JEFF LEMIRANDE
19:12 DUSTIN BALLWEG
19:13 MARISSA LYBECK
19:14 MIKE NELSON
19:15 ERIN BRANDENBURG
25:58 JENNYWIMMER
26:00 NATE HOAG
26:00 LINDA HOAG
26:00 JACK HOAG

1st annual Don Peerenboom Memorial Fun-Run and Walk

• 2-Mile Fun-Run & 1-Mile Walk
• Sunday, August 27@10AM
• Downtown Janesville
• Pre-Race Registration at 9AM (Corner of Pease Ct. and Main St.)
• $10 in Advance, $15 Race Day (includes T-Shirt)

Please Make Checks Payable To:

Janesville Youth Baseball
PO Box 161
Janesville, WI 53547
Memo: Name of Participant & T-Shirt Size

Proceeds benefit Janesville Youth Baseball

CONCESSION HELP NEEDED

The playoffs for 9/10 and 11/12 start Monday, July 24.

Help needed for:
Both West and East concessions stands:

Monday, July 24 4:30 and 6:15 games
Tuesday, July 25, 4:30 and 6:15 games
Wednesday, July 26, 4:30 and 6:15
Thursday, July 27, 4:30 and 6:15 games
Monday, July 31, 4:30 and 6:15 games

August 1, 5:00 championship games

Please email kenser@gmail.com to volunteer.

Thank you,

14 Year Old Tournament Teams and Schedule

14 Year Old Tournament Schedule and Teams are now posted on the website.

We are still seeking volunteers to help out in the Concession and Scorekeepers booths. We need people for Thursday-Sunday. Mainly looking for people for Thursday and Friday. Please call Dave Ellis if you would like to help at 289-3818.

Link to Schedule and Teams participating: Click Here

Thank you.

2006 Fall League Information

*All little league players 9-12 qualify to play.
*Games begin August 13th and run into October.
*No Games on Labor Day weekend.
*Sign-up day is on Sunday July 16th 11:00am - 3:00pm at the West Concession.
*$40.00 fee due on day of sign-up.

*Questions? Call Kevin Hoops 608-756-2242

Congratulations to 13,14, and 15 year old tournament teams!!!

Congratulations and good luck to the 13, 14, and 15 year old teams.

13's won the Madison District and go to state in Appleton
14's Host
15's took 3rd in Madison District and qualified to the Eau Claire State Tourney

Top 10 teams in the State qualify at each age level.
13's start on Thursday
14' s start on Thursday
15's start on Wednesday

We need Volunteers for this weeks 14 year old State Tournament games

Janesville Youth Baseball needs volunteers for this weeks 14 year old State Tournament. If you have time, even a couple of hours, please volunteer.

We need Concession and Scorekeepers for the following days:

Thursday, July 20th - 8 games, games start at 8:00 a.m. and will go throughout the day

Friday, July 21st - 8 games, games start at 8:00 a.m. and will go throughout the day

Saturday, July 22nd – 6 games

Sunday, July 23rd – 2 games

Please reply to this email and let me know if you can volunteer some time for this special event that JYB is hosting.

Email: kenser@gmail.com
Phone: Dave Ellis 289-3818

Teams that are participating in the 14 year old state tournament so far:

Janesville
Madison
Waunakee
Cross Plains
Hayward
Eau Claire
Sturgeon Bay
3 more TBD

Thank you!!!!

Former Board Member Left Legacy With Janesville Youth Baseball

Mention the name Don Peerenboom to anyone who knew him, and watch as a smile lights up their face. Then watch their eyes light up, and listen to the stories they have to tell. Kids and adults alike can’t help but remember Don’s gentle demeanor and positive attitude. Friends and acquaintances might recount his lasting loyalty and dedication to each and every project he was involved in. And perhaps nowhere will you find better examples of these fond memories than at the place where Don gave so much of his time; Janesville Youth Baseball Park.

For years, Don Peerenboom served on the Board of Directors for Janesville Youth Baseball. He was involved in numerous projects and filled many roles over that period. For much of that time, Don was in charge of the program’s annual candy sale. According to Steve Ellis, another long-time board member and a close friend of Don’s, it was because of Don Peerenboom’s personality that the candy sale was such a successful fundraiser. “Don had a special relationship with our vendor,” Ellis said. “Because of him, each year’s sale was a success.”

Kathi Braun, another devoted board member who worked with Don on the candy sale, remembers his dedication and caring more than anything else. “Don was a person who was just very dedicated to the program and who was always looking to do the best thing possible for the kids and for Janesville Youth Baseball,” she said. “He always thought things through and his decisions were always based on what was best for kids and for the program. I always admired that about Don.”

Like many volunteers, Don had a vested interest in Janesville Youth Baseball; his sons, Matt, Curt and Tim, were all standouts in the program. But Don didn’t fade into the sunset when his three sons outgrew their little league uniforms. Instead, he stayed involved and played an integral role in the program’s continued success.

“The last few years, Don was our Safety Director,” said Ellis. “As usual he went above and beyond by developing a manual and a program so that each year we received a discount on our insurance policy.” As a result of his longevity with the program, Don served as one of a few “old-school” board members and his opinions always held certain esteem with the rest of the board.

“Don, like myself, stayed dedicated to Janesville Youth Baseball long after his boys left the program,” commented Ellis. “He and I often shared old-school views when it came to making decisions involving the program. I will always remember Don as having a calming effect when things would get heated,” he added. “He was always able to sit back and sort through all of the opinions and be a voice of reason for the rest of us.”

Paul Aurit, an honorary board member who also considered Don a close friend, echoed Ellis’s sentiments. “Don was one of the most even-keeled and level-headed individuals I’ve ever known,” Aurit said. “Every decision he made was based on the well-being of the kids and Janesville Youth Baseball. Don saw the best in everything.”

Maybe it was Don’s dedication to Janesville Youth Baseball, or his ability to offer reason into a heated discussion. Or maybe it was his trademark mustache, or the smile that seemed to have a permanent home underneath it. Whatever it was, Don Peerenboom left a lasting legacy with everyone who had the good fortune of knowing him. Without a doubt, Janesville Youth Baseball is a better program because of Don Peerenboom. It is safe to say that the entire community is a better place because of him too.

On Sunday, August 27, Janesville Youth Baseball will host the 1st annual Don Peerenboom Fun Run & Walk to memorialize Don Peerenboom for his years of service to the program and the community. Details about the run and sponsorship opportunities can be found on Janesville Youth Baseball’s home page.

Candy Sale Winners

1st - Korey Quade of the Royals selling 6 boxes

2nd - Ryan McGinty of the Snappers selling 5 boxes

Thank you for your hard work and contribution!!!

Sign up for Phil McQuade Memorial Golf Scramble

Sign up and support Janesville Youth Baseball and Phil McQuade Field.

Click Here for the sign up form and information.

If you have any questions please contact:

Jeff Hansen at 800-280-5271, Jhanse3@amfam.com

or

Mark Groshan 608-756-3737

Games Cancelled Today Due To Weather

Janesville Youth Baseball Games are Cancelled Today Due to Weather and Field Conditions.

Thank you,

Win Win Cards

Buy a WIN WIN Card from any of your Babe Ruth Players - $10 each

What’s a WIN WIN Card? It’s a discount card for the following local businesses:

Good until 6/30/2007
Fundruckers – Buy 1 half pound original burger and get 1 FREE
(only valid at Janesville location)

Famous Dave’s – FREE 6 wing appetizer with purchase of 2 meals
(3030 Milton Ave.)

Dairy Queen – Buy any size Blizzard and get FREE Med.Cone
(Eastside Dairy Queen)

Dunham’s – 10% OFF Non-sale purchases some exclusions apply. Good at ALL locations.

Shakey’s Pizza - $3 off Lg.Pizza, $2 off Med.pizza (Janesville)

Taco Bell – FREE Sm.drink with any purchase (Janesville locations)

Lube Pros - $4 OFF 21 Point Full Full Service Oil Change
(2327 Milton Ave.)

HHFFRRRGGH – 10% OFF Any Food Purchase

Choice Cleaners – 15% OFF Incoming Dry Cleaning or Shirt Service (excludes repairs & alterations)
(1926 E.Milwaukee St. or 610 E.Memorial Dr.)

Culver’s - $1 OFF Any Purchase (both JVL locations)

Cousins Subs - 50¢ OFF 7 ½ in. Sub, $1 OFF 15 in. Sub
(2528 E.US Hwy 14)

Dunkin Donuts – 4 FREE Donuts with the purchse of 1 dozen at reg.price (limit 2 dozen per day)

Domino’s pizza – Buy a Lg.Two Topping Pizza get Med. One Topping pizza FREE

Ponderosa – 20% discount

Happy Joe’s Pizza - $3 OFF Lg.pizza, $2 OFF Med.pizza, 50¢ OFF Buffet

Games Canceled Today Due To Weather

Games are canceled today due to weather. Tuesday, May 30th.

Thank you,

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! - Phil McQuade Memorial Golf Scramble

The 8th Annual Phil McQuade Memorial Golf Scramble is scheduled for Saturday, August 12th at Prairie Woods Golf Course.

More information and registration forms will follow soon. Feel free to contact me by email or phone if you need any additional information.

We are looking to expand the participation this year, please forward this email on to other golfers, businesses, and organizations that maybe interested in golfing, sponsoring a hole, or contributing to the event.

All proceeds from this year's outing will be donated to Janesville Youth Baseball.

We look forward to seeing you for golf, fun, and fundraising in August! Thanks for your participation.

Jeff Hansen
262-784-3664

May 15th Games Rescheduled

May 15th games have been rescheduled to June 2nd at Little League East:

4:30pm Padres vs. Reds

6:15pm Red Sox vs. Mariners

Sports Complex Only - Games Canceled Today

Janesville Youth Baseball – Sports Complex Only Games Canceled Today due to weather and field conditions. Monday, May 15th, 2006

Thank you,

Janesville Youth Baseball Board

RAIN MAKE UPS

FOR FRIDAY, MAY 12 AND SATURDAY, MAY 13 RAIN MAKE UPS

9’s & 10”s at Sports Complex

May 19 4:30pm Badgers vs. Snappers
(Fri) 6:15pm Brewers vs. Astros


11’s & 12’s at Little League West

May 19 4:30pm Yankees vs. Tigers
(Fri) 6:15pm Orioles vs. Indians

May 26 4:30pm Dodgers vs. Cardinals
(Fri) 6:15pm Yankees vs. A’s

11’s & 12’s at Little League East

June 2 4:30pm Braves vs. Dodgers
(Fri) 6:15pm Giants vs. Pirates

JYB - Games Canceled

All Friday & Saturday’s GAMES ARE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: May 12th & 13th, 2006

Thank you,

Janesville Youth Baseball

Games Cancelled Today, 11th

TODAY’S GAMES ARE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: May, 11th 2006

Come back for rescheduled games.

Thank you,

Janesville Youth Baseball

Cancelled Games Rescheduled

Games Cancelled on Tuesday May 9 will be rescheduled as follows:

9 & 10’s Fri. May 12 - Sports Complex

4:30pm Padres vs. Reds
6:16pm Badgers vs. Snappers

11 & 12’s Sat. May 13 - Little League West

9:00am Dodgers vs. Cardinals
3:00pm Yankees vs. Tigers


The full schedule for Little League West for Sat. May 13 is as follows:

9:00am Dodgers vs. Cardinals
11:00am Braves vs. Dodgers
1:00pm Giants vs. Pirates
3:00pm Yankees vs. Tigers

Note for Jordan Ellis- will need to work Friday at the Sports complex

Games Canceled Today

TODAY’S GAMES ARE CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: May, 1st 2006

Little League Rescheduled Games:

* West Diamond Games will be moved to Friday (May 5th), 4:30 game (White Sox/ Yankees) will be at 4:30 and 6:15 game (Tigers/A’s) will be at 6:15 on Friday.

* East Diamond Games will be moved to Saturday (May 6th), 4:30 game (Cubs / Dodgers) will be at 9 AM & 6:15 game (Giants / Braves) will be at 11:00 AM

Babe Ruth Rescheduled Games: To Be Decided

Thank you,

Janesville Youth Baseball

Phil McQuade Golf Outing - August 12th

The Phil Mc Quade Golf outing is scheduled for August 12 at Prairie Woods. We need golfers, prizes, and hole sponsors for this event as the proceeds will be donated to Janesville Youth Baseball.

If people are interested in golfing or helping with prizes they can contact Steve Ellis at saellis@charter.net More information to follow.

2006 Schedule of Events

Updated 2006 Schedule of Events

Try-Outs, Evaluations, Who, What, Where, When 2006

Dear Parents and Players,

We hope the following information will help you understand our leagues and evaluation procedures.

Janesville Youth Baseball consists of the following leagues:

Little League 9 and 10 year olds
Little League 11 and 12 year olds
Prep League 13 year olds
Babe Ruth League 14 and 15 year olds

Little League All-9 yr. Olds and new 10 yr. Olds, All- 11 yr. Olds and new 12 yr. olds
(Must not have been on a team last year) Age cut-off as of April 30, 2006

Evaluations: Saturday, April 1 10a.m. - 9-10 yr. Olds
Saturday, April 1 1 p.m. - 11-12 yr. Olds

Rain Date: Sunday, April 2 12 p.m. - 9-10 yr. Olds
Sunday, April,2 3 p.m. - 11-12 yr. Olds

Prep-Babe Ruth- All - 13 yr. and 14year olds and 15 yr. olds not trying out for the two traveling teams - age cut-off as of April 30, 2006

Because of the new league structure this year in Babe Ruth Everyone wishing to play must try out so we can pick all new teams

Evaluations: Saturday, April 1 12p.m. – 13-15 yr. Olds

Rain Date: Sunday, April 2 12p.m. – 13-15 yr. Olds

Listen to W.C.L.O. for cancellations if the weather is bad !!

Dress for the weather: Bats and helmets will be provided. Each player will be asked to hit off a pitching machine, field ground balls, and fly balls, and be timed in running. Managers from each team will be evaluating each player. It is important to listen carefully to the instructions, as well as HUSTLE at all times. Try to relax and don’t worry about missing a pitch or a ball. Players should receive a call on Monday or Tuesday night as to which team they are on. All Players who go through evaluations will make a team.

Candy & WinWin BuyOut Option - New

********** NEW THIS YEAR **********

CANDY & WIN-WIN CARD SALES

Dear Parents,
As part of your family’s involvement in the Janesville Youth Baseball program, your child is required to sell a minimum of 2 boxes of candy (ages 9-12) or 10 Win-Win cards (ages 13-15). These two traditional sales are very important for the continuation of Janesville Youth Baseball. Every year they are, by far, our largest fund raisers.

NEW THIS YEAR! You have the option of a “Buy Out”. For the “Buy Out” option, you can pay $75.00 instead of receiving the 2 boxes of candy or the 10 Win-Win cards to sell.

Along with your child’s player fee, the $75.00 for the “buy out” must be paid either:
1 - When returning your child's registration application by March 10 in the mail, or
2 - When signing up your child at the Sign-Up Night on March 15.
If you chose to not use the “buy out” option, that’s fine. In June, your child will then be required to sell his or her candy or Win-Win cards.

The “Buy Out” option MUST be paid by no later than March 15, 2006!

>>>> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BUY-OUT OPTION APPLICATION <<<<

2006 Application Information

Two Options in 2006 for Signing Up for Janesville Youth Baseball

Beginning this year, you can now sign up your child for Janesville Youth Baseball one of two ways:

1 – You can sign up at the Sign Up Night at the Craig High School
cafeteria on Thursday, March 16, or

2 – You can mail in your completed application along with your player
fees. This must be received by Friday, March 10. (click here to download application)

If you chose the 2nd option, your child’s player fee MUST accompany the application. Please also see the page regarding the new Candy & Win-Win Card Sale “buy out” option.

If you chose to use the mail in option for signing up:

1 – Make your check payable to Janesville Youth Baseball or JYB.
2 – Complete your application and also complete the Candy / Win-Win Card “buy out” option form (if you chose to use it.)
3 – Send your application and fees to:

Janesville Youth Baseball
P.O. Box 161
Janesville, Wisconsin 53547


2006 Player Fees (Required):

1 Child playing in the Janesville Youth Baseball program = $90
2 Children from the same family in the JYB program = $85 each
3 or more children from the same family in the JYB program = $75 each
Candy Sale & Win-Win Card Sale Buy Out (Optional) = $75 each


H E L P !!!

Parents – Please be careful to insure that upon deposit, the checks you write to Janesville Youth Baseball will NOT be returned by our bank to us. In recent years we have been receiving far too many returned checks for “Non-Sufficient Funds” & “Account Closed.” Thank you for your continued support of JYB.

2006 Sign up day information - all ages

Janesville Youth Baseball

Sign-up Day

Thursday March16, 2006
Craig High School Cafeteria –
7:00pm to 8:00pm

This Will Be The Only Sign-Up Day!

Everyone 9-15 years of age must sign up. This is not just for those who are going to try out. This is for everyone, whether currently on a team or not. All fees will be due at time of sign up.

Leagues
9-10 year old Little League
11-12 year old Little League
13 year old Prep League
14-15 year old Babe Ruth
(2) 15 year old Travel Teams
(Age as of April 30, 2006)

League Fees

1 player from the same family = $90
2 players from the same family = $85 each
3+ players from the same family = $75 each
(Please make checks payable to Janesville Youth Baseball)
Evaluations will be held, Saturday, April 1,2006

www.janesvilleyouthbaseball.com
Download Player application-Mail with payment

please
contact Dave Ellis 754-2949 for further information.

Age determination explained & league format 2006

Last May, the Little League International Board of Directors, governing body for the worlds largest organized youth sports program, accepted a recommendation from USA Baseball to change the league age determination date for it’s players starting in the 2006 season.

USA Baseball represents amateur baseball in the U.S. as a member of the United States Olympic Committee {USOC] and the International Baseball Association Federation [IBAF]. Virtually every major national youth baseball organization in the U.S., including Little League and Babe Ruth are U.S.A. Baseball National Members. USA Baseball recommended that the league age determination date be changed from July 31 to April 30, for the 2006 season for all youth baseball organizations.

The league age determination date is the age a player has attained as of a specific date, for the purpose of placing the player in a particular division. The old date in the baseball divisions of Little League was July 31.

Starting with the 2006 season, the date in all divisions of Little League and Babe Ruth will be April 30 of the current year/ Season.

For example, under the old regulations a player who turns 13 years old in May, June, or July of 2006 would have been considered league age 13 for the entire 2006 season, despite the fact that said player would have played most if not all the season without having actually reached his or her 13th birthday. Under the new regulation, such a player will have a league age of 12 throughout the 2006 season.

Also Little League has approved a change that provides an option for 12 year olds to “ play up “ in the Prep League. 12 year olds, born in 1993,with May, June or July birthdays, have the option of staying in little league as a 12-year-old, or going to the Prep league to play as a 13-year-old. If they decide to play in the Prep league they would be required to repeat Prep League the 2007 season as well. Those electing to repeat their 12 year old season in Little League for the 2006 season will move forward to the Prep League in the 2007 season as has always been.

This year Janesville Youth Baseball is offering the option of signing up for 2006 season via downloading an application from our Web Site http://www.janesvilleyouthbaseball.com/ and mailing it to us Vs coming to our sign-up night in person. All of the information needed can be found on our web site. Any questions call David Ellis 754-2949

To summerize: All players who played Janesville Youth Baseball last year that have a Birthday in May, June, or July, will play this year at the same age as last year except last year 12 year olds born in May , June, or July of 1993 who will have the option of either playing Little League as a 12 year old again or playing Prep league as a 13 year old. This rule was made because of the big transition from little league size diamond to the much larger Babe Ruth diamond. Those 12-year-olds choosing to play Little league this year will move to Prep in the 2007 season. Those 12-year-olds choosing Prep this year will be required to repeat Prep league as a 13-year-old for the 2007 season.


Also new this season will be an option to try-out for a 15 year old traveling team. We will be sponsoring 2 15-year-old teams that will play about 14 games in the Dane County League. Half of these games will be played in Janesville. The league play will be twice a week on the same two nights of the week, which could be Mondays and Thursdays. These two teams would also play each other once a week in Janesville to fill our obligation of league play to qualify for tournament play. Because of these two teams making up about 2/3 of the eligible 15-year-olds, all 14 year olds, and any 15-year-olds not on one of the High School Teams this sping will be required to try-out on April 1st, 2006. We will be forming all new teams this year.

Thankyou ,

David Ellis [League President ]

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