Coon Rapids/Andover American Little League

Hello CRALL families.  On January 4th, a member of our CRALL board, Jen Bloom, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  Jen is the wife of current league vice president, Greg Bloom.  Together, along with their children, they have been associated with this league for nine years.  Jen's form of cancer is treatable and can be cured through a bone marrow transplant.  For the transplant to happen, she needs to be aligned with a bone marrow match - which is one way you can help!  For more information on how you can become a donor, please visit Be The Match.

While the family asks only for prayers and support during this time, a GoFundMe page has been set up by a family friend.

For additional information, please visit Jen's CaringBridge site

Click the link below to register your child(ren) for another exciting season of CRALL Ball!

https://crallbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/191068382

DRAWINGS FOR FREE REGISTRATION
We are giving away a FREE registration to two lucky early registrants - one on February 1st and one on March 1st! Anyone who registers in the month of January is eligible to win a FREE registration in BOTH drawings! Anyone who registers in the month of February is eligible to win a FREE registration in the March 1st drawing.

Also new this year, we are happy to offer free sessions for the US Baseball Academy training sessions which are set to take place at Anoka-Ramsey CC, in Coon Rapids.  All those who register online for CRALL regular season during the month of January will be eligible for one free session (a total of six will be available, one for each grade level; first through sixth grade), which are valued at $129/each.  More specific camp information can be found on our league homepage or US Baseball Academy’s website as well.

Disclaimer:
Free registration covers registration fee only, not raffle or Majors fee (should Majors fee be applicable).

Hard to believe… but another baseball season has come and gone. We certainly appreciate all of the great volunteers who put in the time and effort necessary to make it so successful.  Also hard to believe… the planning for next season is already underway.

To continuously improve our program and get a head start on next season, we are starting the recruiting process for Head Coaches now. The goal is to have a longer than needed list of interested coaches in place as early as possible, rather than trying to find them at the last minute in the spring.

We have been very fortunate to have had so many great individuals step up over the years and offer their time and talent to help in this regard. However, we do often come up short. We will need about 65 Head Coaches for the upcoming season.    

Our program’s mission is to develop the baseball skills suited for each division of play while providing a positive team experience for all who participate, regardless of their individual skill level. Winning is secondary to player development, equal opportunity in games and promoting a love for the game.

We need those individuals who share in, and will embrace these principles as Head Coaches in our program.  If you are at all interested in being a Head Coach for the 2019 season, please go to the link below and complete the 2019 Volunteer Form. For those who have questions or would like more details on what is all involved in being a Head Coach at the various Divisions of play, we will be holding two information meetings sometime in January. Details will be posted on our website.

Anyone who applies for a Head Coach position by January 31st, (whether they become a head coach or not) will have their name entered in a drawing for 25 Concession Stand Treat Tickets ($50 value). There will be two winners drawn.   

Important Note: Completing the application form does not commit you to, or guarantee you will get a team.

We are now accepting applications for coaches & volunteers for the 2019 season. All applications must be submitted online.

https://crallbaseball.sportngin.com/register/form/703229561

There will be four winter meetings held for anyone interested in coaching this upcoming season or who may have questions about coaching and how the league works in general.  These meetings will have many board members present who will be available to answer any questions people may have. 

The meetings will all be held at Andover Lanes from 8PM - 9:30PM and will take place on the following dates: 12/12, 1/9, 2/6, and 3/6.  

Beginning January 1, online registration opens for the 2019 season.  Once again, those who sign up early will be eligible for one of two free league entry fees!  All those who sign up in January are eligible for a drawing at the end of that month.  Those who sign up by the end of February will be eligible for a drawing at the end of that month (those who sign up in January are eligible for both).   

New this year, we are happy to offer free sessions for the US Baseball Academy training sessions which are set to take place at Anoka-Ramsey CC, in Coon Rapids.  All those who register online for CRALL regular season during the month of January will be eligible for one free session (a total of six will be available, one for each grade level; first through sixth grade), which are valued at $129/each.  More specific camp information can be found on our league homepage or US Baseball Academy’s website as well.

We are excited to announce an upcoming event with U.S. Baseball Academy. We have arranged for our league members to receive a discount of up to $60 off the total registration fee per player. This winter baseball camp will be hosted at Anoka-Ramsey CC and runs once a week for four weeks beginning on Saturday, February 16.  The program will be directed by Anoka-Ramsey CC head baseball coach, Jason Saulsbury, and staff.  

U.S Baseball Academy has agreed to give each of our league members a $20 discount for each registered skill (choose up to three: hitting, pitching, fielding, catcher; up to $60 off total). U.S. Baseball Academy sessions feature a low player to coach ratio and are available for players in grades 1-12.

To register for a U.S. Baseball Academy session, please follow the link and complete the form to ensure you get your discount properly applied for your players: https://www.usbaseballacademy.com/coon-rapids-andover-american-ll-sponsorship/

Please direct any questions to U.S. Baseball Academy. You can email them at info@usbaseballacademy.com or call their office Monday – Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm at 866-622-4487 option 1.

Contact CRALLbaseball@gmail.com if you have any questions about CRALL.

JAN 26 - Onsite Registration @ Andover Elementary, 9AM-1PM

FEB 6 - Coaches Meeting @ Andover Lanes, 8PM 

FEB 16 - Onsite Registration @ Sand Creek Elementary, 9AM-1PM

MAR 6 - Coaches Meeting @ Andover Lanes, 8PM

MAR 18, 19, 20 - Player Evaluations

MAR 25 - Majors Draft

MAR 27 - Minors Draft

MAR 30 - AA Draft

APR 13 - Coaches Clinic @ Sand Creek Park, 10AM

APR 13 - New Parent Orientation @ Sand Creek Park, 3PM (weather permitting)  

APR 27 - Picture Day

APR 29 - Majors Games Begin

MAY 4 - Opening Day

JUN 1 - Player Appreciation Day

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Congratulations to our All-Star Teams

2018
12 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
11 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
10 yr old District 1 Champions
9 yr old Paul Perez Memorial Tournament Champions

2017
12 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
11 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
10 yr old District 1 Champions
9 yr old Paul Perez Memorial Tournament Champions

2016
12 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
11 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
10 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
9 yr old Crystal Tournament Champions, Paul Perez Memorial Tournament Champions

2015
13 yr old District 1, MN State and Central Region Champions
11 yr old Metro Classic Champions
10 yr old District 1 Champions, Robbinsdale Wood Bat Tournament Champions
9 yr old Crystal Tournament Champions, Paul Perez Memorial Tournament Champions

2014
13 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
12 yr old Metro Classic Champions
11 yr old Glen Lake Tournament Champions
10 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
9 yr old Blaine Tournament Champions

2013
12 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions
11 yr old District 1 and MN State Champions

Congratulations to our Tournament Teams

2018
Memorial Cup Champions (12U Gray)

2017
Robbinsdale Wood Bat Tournament Champions (12U Black Magic)
Memorial Cup Champions (12U Gold, 10U Red)
Classic Tournament Champions (Orioles)
Firecracker Tournament Champions (A's)
Raspberry Tournament Champions (Twins)

2016
Memorial Cup Champions (12U Orange Crushers)
Minnetonka Bigsy Tournament Champions (10U Red)
Classic Tournament Champions (Orioles)
Firecracker Tournament Champions (Twins)
Scott Brainard Tournament Champions (Twins)

2015
Robbinsdale Wood Bat Tournament Champions (12U)
Minnetonka Bigsy Tournament Champions (9U)

2014
Mauer Cup Champions (12U Red)