Babylon Little League kicks off a new season

Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino throws out first ball of the season following the Little League Parade.

It was a great Opening Day for the Babylon Little League on April 12. The downpours that came Friday night were gone, but the damage to the Locust Avenue Fields was extensive. Thanks go out to Skip Gardner and Scott Lockwood for getting the field in shape for the Opening Day Ceremonies along with the guys on the Board of Directors who were out there at 7:30 a.m. working away to get the field ready. It was truly a fantastic job.

The parade through the Village from Village Hall to the Locust Fields was a happy and joyous one. It was lead by the Babylon Fire Department band and trucks. Children from the T-Ball Division all the way through the Majors baseball and softball were cheered by parents, relatives, friends and the merchants of Babylon Village along the route. Present at the field were the Babylon Village Council Trustees, Kevin Muldowney, Anthony Davida, Alice Vendervelt and Debbie Basile. Lindsay Henry and Corrine DiSomme were present representing the Town of Babylon. State Senator Owen Johnson announced that $20,000 has been allocated to the Little League to help pay for Snack Stand improvements, which drew a loud cheer.

Mayor Ralph Scordino threw out the first softball pitch.

Darrell Conway was honored by the Little League for his years of dedication and devotion to the BLL. Some of his accomplishments were: 5 years as president - longest serving president, 18 years as coach and being responsible for getting the lights and the original batting cage. He threw out the ceremonial first baseball pitch.

Lisa Tarpinian a student at Babylon HS, sang the Star Spangled Banner. The ceremonies got a little downpour of rain towards the end, but the rain stopped and all raffles and prizes were awarded.

A very special thank you went out to Tim McCaffrey of the Babylon Little League for putting all the Opening Day ceremonies together.

At the conclusion of the ceremonies the Little League season began.

"It was great to hear the clanging of the cleats, the crack of the bat, and smell of hot dogs in the air," said Rich Meyerson, a Little League official. "For all of the games the cheers from the players, families and friends was heard loud and clear."

All of the games were exciting contests played at the Minor and Major levels. If you miss the purity of baseball, the fields at Locust Avenue and Ralph Avenue are a great place to see children and their families truly enjoying baseball, said Little League officials. It is a game that most grew up loving to play and watch. You can see the best level of baseball almost every day of the week from T-Ball to Senior Baseball. Come on down and see all of the boys and girls.

For more information visit the Babylon Little League's new website, wwwBabylonLittleLeague. org. for much more information, photos and game

PHOTOS BY CLIFF DEBEAR

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