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Welcome and thank you for selecting Scott Carrigan Baseball Park for your 2003 Spring Season. We are all very excited about our first season as a Cal Ripken chartered program. Being awarded a charter is a compliment to our previous Board members, players, and families. In addition, it brings great pride and a sense of responsibility to the 2003 "Scott Carrigan'' family to carry on this tradition. We are looking forward to meeting all of the new families joining our park and continuing friendships with our returning players and families.

The Story of Scott Carrigan Baseball Park

This story is about a little boy named Scott that hung around this field just because he loved baseball. As he grew and got old enough to finally get on a team, it was apparent that this youngster had a special gift. His level of skill was matched only by his enthusiasm and sense of fair play.

He was one of those players that coaches wish they had a whole team of. As the seasons went by, he developed into quite a player. He began pitching and even threw a no-hitter! But, that wasn't Scott's best contribution to his team. Scott's good nature and positive attitude was what he was best known for. He would be the one on the team that would give guidance, support and encouragement to the players with less ability. Then, fate threw Scott one of life's toughest pitches. He was diagnosed with Leukemia. In spite of his illness, Scott continued to keep a positive attitude. He even came back to play another season after going through intensive treatment which had obviously taken it's toll on him.

Scott couldn't perform as well as before. His fastball wasn't near what it used to be. But his encouragement to his teammates did not falter.

Scott lost that game and Leukemia won. He's probably an all-star on Heaven's team. So, that is how our field got it's name and in memory of the enthusiasm and sense of fair play that Scott brought to this field. Every year a player is awarded the coveted "Scott Carrigan Award". This player, in his final year of Major League, is selected by the coaches based upon skills, love of the game and with the most importance placed on attitude, enthusiasm and the traits that made Scott Carrigan a very special young man.

Welcome New Rookies!

This year we are pleased to welcome a new group of rookie players and their families into our Scott Carrigan family. We are glad you are playing baseball with us and we are certain that you will feel right at home quickly.

About The Team's Mom

Behind every successful ball team is a great Team Mom. A "Team Mom" is a loving volunteer position which allows a special mom just that many more "bear cubs" to watch over. Typically she is the one who helps the coaches coordinate 11 or 12 giggly boys during pictures, helps call parents about practices, works out the team concession schedule, gets shirt sizes and names on the shirts, helps with fundraisers, distributes any paperwork, helps organize the "end of year'' party, and/or anything the coach may need a hand with. Every team needs a Team Mom. Please contact your coach if you are interested in lending a hand.

Concession Work

It has been our custom that during each game, one (1) parent from each team will work in the Concession Stand. Generally, due to the short schedule, a parent will only work once during the season. Although there are duties that need to be tended to (which are posted in the Concession Stand), working parents will still be able to enjoy their child's game. Your Team Mom will be developing the schedule for your team. If a change needs to take place, please talk with other parents on your team to switch. Let your Team Mom know and be sure to change the master schedule in the Concession Stand. Please report for work 30 minutes prior to the start of the game if you are scheduled to work. Any parent that would prefer to pay $20 in lieu of working may do so with at least one (1) week's notice (we will arrange for paid help from local high school civic clubs).

If you have any questions or would like to help this year's concession manager, contact Greg Winters at 207-8494.

Special Thank You

To all who have helped during our November and January work days. ..and in between. Without each of your efforts, we would not be a success. For those of you who have not had a chance to get involved and would like to, please contact Marc Cornelius Michael Mazzurco or Bamey Gaskin.

Park Directors

Every several years as our children grow up and move on, a new group of "Board of Directors" and "Officers" takes over the park and guides the parents and children through a safe and enjoyable season of baseball. The Directors and Officers are all volunteer positions filled by people who love the kids and love our very special park. It takes the dedication of many people to maintain the level of quality and enthusiasm that we enjoy at Scott Carrigan Park.

Current Directors

President - Marc Cornelius
Vice President - Michael Mazzurco
Secretary - Mimi Buckler
Treasurer/Fund Raiser - Debbie Ingram
Park Coordinator - Barney Gaskin

Board of Directors

Bruce Whitston David Buckler Shorty Barker Greg Winters Tim Thomas Robert Jimenez Tim Kelty Phillip Kowalski Jeff Lanier Mike Holloway Jeff Henderson Jerry Salmons David Tuck Glen & Leslie Switzer Natalie Marquis

We have several upcoming projects to help improve our facilities and are in need of new talented faces on our Board. Each team is required to have one member on the Board of Directors. Please help us continue making Scott Carrigan baseball field a wonderful place by volunteering your time and talent.

Opening Day

Opening Day is presently scheduled for Saturday, March 1, 2003. Exact times are being finalized and will be announced very soon. Our concession stand will be opened and pictures will be taken that day. There will be lots of games with prizes galore. Your Coaches and your Team Mom will be providing you with more information. Our first game night will be Monday, March 3, 2003.

New Batting Facility/Papa Johns Fundraiser

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