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Message from Mike Day on 07-27-2005: Dear Parents,
First, one last thank you to the Batliners for hosting the Big Red party Monday night. Batliners, you're awesome!
Next, thank you for your very generous and thoughtful gifts. The written memories the boys shared are someting I will always treasure.
Last, please complete the attached survey and send it to MMaudejr@aol.com
Thanks again for everything...it was a great run!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-22-2005:
Dear Parents-
If anyone picked up a mitt Wednesday at our game against Elk Grove on the Soph field, please contact the Chapdelaines (at chapdelainebk@msn.com or 847-842-9033) at your earliest convenience.
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-21-2005: Dear Parents,
This Monday is our 7th - and LAST - Big Red party.
Be ready to swim (bring your bathing suit & towel) and have some fun! Dinner will be served at the Batliner's and, don't forget, siblings are very welcome!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-20-2005: Dear Parents,
TODAY'S GAME WILL BE AT BHS SOPH FIELD!
Please confirm receipt of this e-mail!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-20-2005: Dear Parents,
TODAY'S GAME WILL BE AT BHS, PLEASE ARRIVE AT 5:00. Please bring your favorite rake!!!
Please confirm receipt of this e-mail!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-18-2005: Dear Parents- GREAT JOB THIS WEEKEND IN WISCONSIN, once again collecting hardware!!!
Here's our schedule for our FINAL week:
Wednesday: 6:00 Home vs. Elk Grove (Beese North)
Friday: 6:00 vs. New Trier @ Driscoll H.S. (555 N. Lombard, Addison) Varsity Field Saturday: 4:00 vs. Bartlett / 6:00 vs. Norridge @ Addison Trail H.S. (213 N. Lombard, Addison) Freshman Field Sunday: TBA, based on our play Monday: 6:00 Party at Batliners!!! For more information on directions for this weekend’s Highlander Classic, go to: http://driscollsports.home.comcast.net/highlanderclassic/directions.htm GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-15-2005: Dear Parents,
THERE IS A FIELD CHANGE FOR OUR MORNING GAME TOMORROW...WE PLAY AT FIREMAN'S PARK located in Sturtevant WI. Directions to the park are: Exit I-94 at HWY 11. Travel EAST on HWY 11 to Wisconsin Street. Turn left on Wisconsin Street to Charles Street. Turn Right on Charles Street to park. Distance from I-94 is 2.5 miles.
ALSO, THERE WAS SOME CONFUSION ABOUT THE START OF TOMORROW'S GAME...IT'S A 9:15 START, PLEASE ARRIVE BY 8:15!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-14-2005: Subject: The Great Lakes Tournament
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:12:03 +0000 To: Managers
From: Mike Buelow, MMSA, Inc.
Re: The Great Lakes Tournament Schedule
We are sending you the U/14 schedule because a lot of parents have been calling and e-mailing about difficulties with opening the schedule. We made some changes to the schedule so what we are giving you is the current and final schedule. Please make sure all the parents see this schedule. Please go to our website and download a copy of the tournament rules and directions to the parks we will be using. Thank your for your time and good luck to all the teams this weekend!
Great Lakes Championship Tournament July 15-17 in Racine, WI
U/14 Revised Final Schedule
Division 1 Division 2
14A Arlington Longshots 14I Racine Erickson
14B Grayslake Rams 14J Crystal Lake Bombers
14C Appleton Red 14K Streamwood Bulldogs
14D Oak Lawn Lightning 14L Appleton Blue
14E Barrington Big Red 14M West Suburban Storm
14F Lake Villa Tigers 14N Spiders
14G Elk Grove Travelers 14O Valparaiso Patriots
14H TSA U/14 Travelers 14P McHenry County Hurricanes
Friday, July 15 Friday, July 15
Southeastern Wisconsin Sports Park Fireman's Park
Field #1 Wojectek Field
11:00 am 14C vs. 14D 9:00 am 14I vs. 14J
1:00 pm 14E vs. 14F 11:00 am 14K vs. 14L
3:00 pm 14G vs. 14H 1:00 pm 14M vs. 14N
5:00 pm 14A vs. 14B 3:00 pm 14O vs. 14P
Saturday, July 16 Saturday, July 16
Southeastern Wisconsin Sports Park Fireman's Park
Field #1 Wojectek Field
7:30 am 14N vs. 14O 7:30 am 14G vs. 14F
9:15 am 14P vs. 14M 9:15 am 14H vs. 14E
11:00 am 14I vs. 14L 11:00 am 14D vs. 14A
12:45 pm 14J vs. 14K 12:45 pm 14B vs. 14C
2:30 pm 14P vs. 14N 2:30 pm 14H vs. 14F
4:15 pm 14I vs. 14K 4:15 pm 14A vs. 14C
6:00 pm 14J vs. 14L 6:00 pm 14B vs. 14D
7:45 pm 14E vs. 14G 7:45 pm 14M vs. 14O
Sincerely,
Mike Buelow
President Metro Milwaukee Sports Association, Inc.
Website: www.metromilwaukeesports.com
E-mail: info@metromilwaukeesports.com
Office: (414) 238-2951
Fax: (414) 238-2950
Message from Mike Day on 07-13-2005: Dear Parents-
We play Friday at 1:00, Saturday at 9:15 a.m. and 7:45. We play at S.E. Wisconsin Sports Park, located off of I-94 and Hwy 11. Exit on the west side. Please note, S.E. Wisconsin is a privately owned park and they charge a gate fee.
If anyone can download our Great Lakes Championship schedule at http://www.metromilwaukeesports.com/tournybaseball.php please forward it to me. We are switching team from 14D to 14E on the schedule.
GO BIG RED!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-13-2005: STILL WAITING FOR THIS WEEKEND'S TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE!
-------------- Forwarded Message: --------------
From: BMBBMB09@aol.com
To: barringtonbigred@comcast.net
Subject: Re: Tournament Openings
Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 04:12:06 +0000 Mike I am staying over night at my office to work on it and other things. I will e-mail you sometime on wednesday changes to schedule. THANKS!
Mike Buelow
President Metro Milwaukee Sports Association, Inc.
Website: www.metromilwaukeesports.com
E-mail: info@metromilwaukeesports.com
Office: (414) 238-2951
Fax: (414) 238-2950
Message from Mike Day on 07-12-2005: Dear Parents-
There is no game tomorrow, 7/13. There is a practice Thursday from 6:45-8:15 at Handler Field.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-12-2005:
Dear Parents-
We are still waiting for the revised schedule for this weekend's Great Lakes Championship. I just talked to Mike Buelow, the tournament director, and he promised to post the revised schedule (and e-mail me the changes) this afternoon. Please disregard the schedule posted online.
I need another copy of your son's birth certificate, I left them with the Omaha tournament people and they've discarded them. I apologize for the inconvenience.
The Big Red Party is being changed to Monday, July 25th. It will be at the Batliner's...details to follow.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-10-2005:
Dear Parents
GREAT JOB IN WISCONSIN!!! BEATING THE LONGSHOTS ON THE WAY TO THE BORDERWAR CHAMPIONSHIP WAS AWESOME!!!
Our schedule for the week:
Tuesday @ Beese North vs. Grayslake
Wednesday @ Elk Grove
Friday/Saturday/Sunday in Racine ... the posted schedule for the Great Lakes Championship is being reconfigured and I will pass it along to you as soon as I get it.
GO BIG RED!!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-05-2005: Dear Parents-
Tomorrow's game vs. Carol Stream will be at Beese North at 6:00. Please arrive by 5:15.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Dear Parents-
We will play Prairie Gravel tonight at 6:00 at BHS. Please arrive by 5:00.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Dear Parents-
If we play tonight, it will be a HOME GAME - at BHS or Sage. I will keep you posted.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-04-2005: Dear Parents-
GREAT JOB THIS WEEKEND!! Sunday's final was an epic 12 inning battle! Big Red is still a little short on arms and all the pitchers had to work overtime this weekend. The boys fought hard, never gave up and Coach Haskins was awesome!
The site for tomorrow's SPBL game vs. Prairie Gravel (P.G.) is still to be determined. There is much confusion among the SPBL coaches as to who is hosting the tournament games as no e-mail was sent out and nothing is posted on the website. There is also much angst among the coaches as to the tournament format, which is single elimination and requires the host team pay for field time and umpire(s)...and we paid $400 for this tournament! I talked to Sam Sorce, the P.G. coach this evening at 7:00, and he's scrambling to get a field. Weather permitting, there will be a game tomorrow either at P.G. or at Beese. I should know first thing in the morning.
If we lose, we will play Carol Stream Wednesday at Beese, if we win, we will play another SPBL tournament game...against the winner of Arlington Longshots/Windy City Wildcats.
There is apparently an error in our tournament schedule for this weekend's "Border War" in WI that is posted at
http://www.metromilwaukeesports.com/tournybaseball.php
When I click on the "U-14 Border War Schedule" I am unable to open it up. Other coaches (and everyone else I've talked to) are experiencing a similar problem. If you have success opening this schedule, please let me know.
GO BIG RED!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-30-2005: Dear Parents-
WE DO NOT HAVE 9 PLAYERS FOR A TRIP TO THE NATIONALS. Just qualifying was a great accomplishment!
We still have 4 tournaments left, not including the Power League tournament, which is single elimination.
Our season will conclude with the Team Party on July 26th!
I will provide everyone with a complete July schedule at today's practice.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-29-2005: Dear Parents-
I've spoken with some of you off the record about your interest in the Nationals in Kingsport, TN. After finally talking to the tournament director last night, here's the story:
We'd be playing at 60'/90', against AAA teams (the team we lost to in the championship in Omaha was a majors team...one division higher), our first game would be Monday afternoon, July 25th. We could not be eliminated before Thursday and, if we make it to the championship, we could play until Sunday.
Your costs would be: HOTEL: $65/night for a minimum of three, and a maximum of six, nights. GAS:$150 total (at 20 miles gallon - it's 675 miles to Kingsport). TOURNAMENT FEE: $50/family. FOOD: ???
Please let me know your thoughts on this matter. If we are going to enter the National Championship Tournament, we need to enter by Thursday.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-28 2005: Dear Parents-
The Longshots field is EAST of 53. While heading EAST on Euclid, turn left (north) at the Sheraton onto Rohlwing ... the field is about a mile down on your right. Going this route will avoid construction.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-27 2005:
Dear Parents-
Directions for tomorrow-
SHOULD TAKE ABOUT 30 MINUTES
Lake Cook East - 0.8 miles from Rand
53 South - 1.3 miles
Exit East on Euclid - 0.2 miles
(merge onto W Euclid) - 0.2 miles
Euclid to Rohlwing- Left - 0.2 miles
Field is at Salt Creek & Rohlwing
See you at 5:00!
GO BIG RED!!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-26 2005:
Dear Parents-
Our schedule for the week-
Tuesday - at Longshots (still waiting for directions)
Thursday - 3:30 practice at Beese North
------------------------------BYB TOURNAMENT-----------------------------------
Friday - 6:00 game vs. Arlington Hts at Beese North
Saturday - 9:30 game vs. Downers Grove Longshots at Beese North
5:00 game vs. Edgebrook at Beese North
Sunday - TBD by our play (12:00 semi's/3:00 championship)
I've attached the entire tournament schedule. We might need a hand from a parent to help out at Beese South if the need arises...but only during our games, no additional parental help will be necessary...no "game-sitting" since it's BYB's tournament.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-23 2005:
Dear Parents-
Sunday's practice with Coach Haskins will be from 10:00 - 11:30 at The Hand. It is NOT mandatory! However, if you will not be there, please call Coach Haskins at 847-718-1349 and let him know. Tuesday we will NOT practice...instead we will play at the Arlington Longshots at 6:00. I will forward directions as soon as I get them.
As you may know, Tuesday night was the last "official" game Bill and I will coach Big Red. We may step in for Coach Haskins when he is unable to attend a game or practice...but for the most part, we've passed the baton.
The boys will be better served by a professional high school coach who, in the last month of the season, will more aptly prepare them for their next baseball level.
It's been a great season and an awesome six years. I have seen many of these boys grow from little boys into young men. I've looked forward to every game and practice and I truly cherished the time I spent with your sons. They have made me a better person. GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-20-2005: GREAT JOB IN OMAHA!!!
Our schedule for the next 8 days-
Tomorrow 5:30 game at Sage vs. Norridge. 4:45 Arrival.
Sunday practice w/ Coach Haskins, time and place TBA. This practice is not mandatory...this is an off weekend.
Tuesday, 6/28 practice at The Hand, TBA.
GO BIG RED!!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-14-2005: Dear Parents,
Omaha is almost here!
Our game schedule: Friday at 8:00 a.m. and 12:00, Saturday's games are determined by our play.
Because we play so early Friday, please plan on arriving Thursday.
There will be a lot going on at Rosenblatt Stadium on Thursday. For more info on Thursday's schedule, go to: http://www.kcsports.org/opening_celebrations.htm
For exact directions to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Carter Lake, Iowa, click on "Map/Directions" at: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/iaclk?irs=null
For directions to the Council Bluffs Sports Complex, go to: http://kcsports.org/content/maps.htm
The tournament organizers provide every player one general admission ticket to any game. The CWS schedule is 1:00 & 6:00 games Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more info on the CWS schedule, click on "Game Schedule" at: http://www.cwsomaha.com/html/home/index.asp
Considering Big Red's game schedule, the only certain opportunity to see a CWS game will be at 6:00 on Friday. I am requesting that the team meet and sit together. This is a request, not a requirement...it is your vacation, too. But half the fun is being together. Unfortunately, Friday's 6:00 game pits # 3 ranked, home-state Nebraska vs. Arizona State. Seats will be at a premium and, with general admission tickets being good for any game, there is no guarantee of admission. According to tournament organizers, for us to get into Rosenblatt Stadium for Friday night's game, we'll have to leave immediately following Big Red's 12:00 game. THERE ARE NO RESERVED SEATS AVAILABLE!! Please get back to me with any thoughts you might have on this matter.
For Omaha's weather, go to http://www.weather.com/weather/local/68107?par=OAP&site=GENXV&code=null
If you ordered (a) Road To Omaha t-shirt(s), please bring $15/shirt (checks payable to Barrington Big Red) tonight to our 5:30 game vs. Hoffman or to tomorrow's 5:30 - 7:00 practice at Sage.
Please confirm that you received this e-mail!
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-13-2005: Dear Parent-
The field for tomorrow's 5:30 game is located just west of Hoffman Estates H.S.
From Higgins, turn north at the Marathon Station and go down about 4 blocks. Field is on your left. High Point Park.
Or click below for map:
http://eteamz.active.com/HoffmanHeatTravelers/locations/
Wednesday's practice will be from 5:30 - 7:00 at Sage Field.
We still need a uniform jersey for Mark Minner, if anyone has one from a previous year!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-09-2005: Dear Parents-
I have called each of you to make you aware of the unfortunate news that A.J. is out for two-to-six weeks with a hip injury...leaving us with only six healthy players (Owen has mono, Max is out for the season with a broken elbow, Steve is out for at least a week with rotator cuff tendonitis and Johnny is out after getting hit this weekend) and unable to field a team for the Diamondkings Tournament.
There are however, two silver-lined clouds in the dark skies that have covered our team as of late. First, I am very pleased to announce the addition of Mark Minner to our squad! He's a fine player and young man and should really help Big Red! Secondly, Dr.Nixon examined John today and says he'll only be out two-to-three weeks! And, don't forget, Chappy will be playing for us in Omaha!
I am adding a practice Sunday from 10:30 to 12:00 at The Hand, 24499 Kelsey Road in Lake Barrington, to help assimilate Mark to our team. If anyone has an extra Barrington jersey from last year (or the year before) that might fit Mark (he's probably a men's medium), please bring it on Sunday.
Please e-mail me confirmation of receipt of this e-mail at your earliest possible convenience!
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-07-2005: Dear Parents-
We are down to 8 players. Steve has rotator cuff tendonitis and is completely out for at least one week. John's elbow was broken in the first game Sunday when he was hit by a pitch.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience if there is any other health issue I need to know about...I need to know how many replacements I need to pick up.
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-06-2005: Dear Parents-
Our schedule this week is as follows:
Wednesday: 4:00 PRACTICE at Langendorf Park Pony
Thursday: 4:00 PRACTICE at Beese North
Friday: D-Kings Tournament 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: D-Kings Tournament 11:00 a.m.
Sunday: D-Kings Tournament 10:30 a.m.
Please confirm!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-02-2005: Dear Parents-
Our Sunday, June 5th DH is at 2:00 and 4:15. I incorrectly told you it was an 11:00 start. THIS IS A SCHEDULE CHANGE!
I apologize for any inconvenience. Please confirm receipt of this e-mail.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-31-2005: Dear Parents-
If anyone is interested in lessons with Coach Haskins this evening at 7:00 or 7:30 at Handler Field, please let Dave @ dhaskins@d211.org or me know.
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-31-2005: Dear Parents-
Tomorrow's practice at Sage will be from 4:00 to 6:00. THIS IS A TIME CHANGE!
Thursday at 4:30, the Barrington High School Varsity Baseball Team will play Prairie Ridge on the BHS Varsity field. They won their regional championship on Saturday and are coming home for their first sectional game. Try to have your son get out and support the team they'll be playing for one day!
Please confirm receipt of this e-mail!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-30-2005: Dear Parents,
I am proud of how our team performed against difficult competition and under difficult circumstances this weekend. If we can just get healthy, we'll be more than o.k.
Our schedule for the week is as follows:
Wednesday: 5:30 Practice @ Sage
Saturday: Home (Sage) DH vs. Crystal Lake 1:00 & 3:15
Sunday: Home (BHS) DH vs. Windy City 11:00 & 1:15
Additionally, I have two requests for Big Red parents:
1. Please do not approach me, Coach Deevy, or Coach Haskins before, or in the middle of, a game. This is not the appropriate time to have a conversation with the coaches about personal issues such as your son's playing time, positions, etc. We are always available after games or via the phone/email.
As a parent who has had children play sports for over ten years, if there was an issue that I was particularly emotional about, I tried to wait 24 hours to let the dust settle first. It helped.
2. Please go to www.barringtonyouthbaseball.com and review the Barrington Youth Baseball Parental Code of Conduct that you were required to sign at the beginning of the season. Failure to abide by this code can have serious consequences.
Congratulations to all the graduating eighth-graders!
Go Big Red!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-25-2005: Dear Parents-
Due to our ability to field a team with only six able-armed players, tomorrow's game is postponed and will be played at a date to be announced.
Max is officially out 4 - 6 weeks with a broken elbow. Hopefully, he's a fast healer!
See you Friday,
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-23-2005: Dear Parents-
Tough weekend of baseball...but considering all the injuries, we fared well. I'm looking forward to some good luck, good health and good baseball.
Next weeks schedule is as follows:
Tuesday- 7:00 Game at Mundelein. We'll play at Ivanhoe Field which is located on Route 83 just north of Route 176. Please arrive by 6:00.
Thursday- Game vs. Prairie Gravel. No specific information yet...I'll keep you posted.
When we originally signed up for the Schaumburg Seminoles Tournament, the site was Olympic Park in Schaumburg. Due to the great national interest, the tournament was moved to the Lumberyard in Bourbonnais. I'm sorry for the long drive, but at least our schedule isn't bad. We do face very difficult competition.
Our weekend tournament information:
Friday Game vs. Pony Express at 6:15, Field 6
Saturday Game vs. Cincy Flames at 8:15 p.m., Field 6
Sunday Games vs. Orland Park and Top Tier at 3:45, Field 6 and 6:00, Field 2
Monday if we advance.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-19-2005: Dear Parents-
Tonight's rained out game against Lake-In-The-Hills will be made up Sunday morning at 8:00 at Community Park.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-18-2005: Dear Parents,
A great BIG thank you goes out to all the parents who helped with the cookout!
For today's game at Beese, please arrive at 4:45.
Tomorrow we will hold a "practice" at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, where we will watch the Barrington vs. Palatine varsity game together as a team. Please have your son there when the game starts at 4:30. (I'll be there for the pre-game at 4:00). The boys need to bring a chair, a pen and somethng to write on. We will have the boys write down both general observations and those specific to their primary positions as we sit on the Barrington side.
Also, I need a copy of your son's birth certificate for him to be eligible to play in Thursday night's tournament game. WITHOUT A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, YOUR SON CANNOT PLAY!
Please confirm receipt of this e-mail!
GO BIG RED!
Mike This email is a follow up to the email sent earlier this morning.
Attached is the amended schedule. In an effort to enable a larger number of teams the opportunity to advance to the Championship round on Sunday, I have reduced the number of preliminary games from four to three. With a four game pool play, only four of seventeen teams would have advanced. Reducing pool play to three games (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), I am able to increase the number of teams that will advance to eight. I hope you find this a positive situation.
Because we have seventeen teams, one team needs to play four games. Host team Palatine will play the extra game. Palatine's statistics in this game will not count towards advancement to championship play. Palatine will play Lombard on Saturday morning at 9:00 am at Maple Park. In doing this, Lombard is assured of playing three games in pool play. Lombard's statistics will count in this game towards advancement. Palatine will play this game at a competitive level.
Map quest Links to the parks are attached.
Please acknowledge your receipt of this updated schedule either by email or telephone. My contact information is listed below.
Once again, I apologize for this late notice.
Birchwood Park
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?country=US&addtohistory=&formtype=address&searchtype=address&cat=&address=435%20W%20Illinois%20Ave&city=Palatine&state=IL&zipcode=60067%2d6744&searchtab=home
Community Park
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&address=250+e+wood+st&city=palatine&state=il&zipcode=
Maple Park
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&address=316+n+winston+dr&city=palatine&state=il&zipcode=
Message from Mike Day on 05-15-2005: Dear Parents,
A great BIG thank you goes out to all the parents who helped with the cookout!
For today's game at Beese, please arrive at 4:45.
Tomorrow we will hold a "practice" at Palatine High School, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, where we will watch the Barrington vs. Palatine varsity game together as a team. Please have your son there when the game starts at 4:30. (I'll be there for the pre-game at 4:00). The boys need to bring a chair, a pen and somethng to write on. We will have the boys write down both general observations and those specific to their primary positions as we sit on the Barrington side.
Also, I need a copy of your son's birth certificate for him to be eligible to play in Thursday night's tournament game. WITHOUT A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, YOUR SON CANNOT PLAY!
Please confirm receipt of this e-mail!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-10-2005: Dear Parents,
TODAY'S GAME WILL START AT 5:45. PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 4:45.
Please confirm receipt of this e-mail.
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-09-2005:
Dear Parents-
Wednesday's game is at Crystal Lake South High School at 5:30. Please arrive at 4:30.
Sunday's games are at 10:00 and 12:30.
We are planning to cookout (burgers and dogs) between games. We need volunteers to bring a grilll (inc. charcoal and lighter fluid), meat, buns and condiments. We need everyone to pitch in just a little and with teamwork we can have a great lunch! We need to bring enough for our guests, too. Please get back to me if you are willing to pitch in and lend a hand.
GO BIG RED
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-08-2005: Happy Mother's Day!
Hope you enjoyed a relaxing wekend. We won't have another break until the last weekend of June.
Get ready for a lot of baseball in the days ahead!
This week we will play six games:
Tuesday - 5:30 @ Sage vs. Schaumburg Seminoles
Wednesday - 5:30 @ McHenry (still waiting for field confirmation from the Hurricanes)
Saturday - 2:00 & 4:15 DH @ Sage vs. Berwyn
Sunday - TBA DH @ BHS vs. Wheaton
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-05-2005: Dear Parents,
If anyone is interested in lessons Saturday with Coach Haskins at the So. field (from 10:00 to 1:00), please contact him at dhaskins@d211.org.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-27-2005: Dear Parents-
BYB has scheduled picture day for all teams this Sunday, May 1st. We are scheduled at Langendorf Park at 4:30.
I know it's an off day, but please try your best to attend!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-24-2005: Dear Parents-
Here is our schedule for the week:
Tuesday 5:30 Game vs. Prairie Gravel at Beese North. Since we've been off for a while, please arrive no later than 4:30. I will be there at 4:00 for anyone who wants batting practice. Fortunately, there is not a girls softball game that evening.
Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 Practice at Handler Field.
Saturday 12:00 Doubleheader at Windlake, WI. For directions, go to: www.wsybl.com, click on Field Maps, then click on Meyer Park under Windlake (in red).
Sunday we are off.
GO BIG RED!!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-19-2005: Dear Parents,
Tonight's game vs. Lake Zurich is a 5:30 start (or immediately following the girls middle school softball game) at Beese North. As always, please arrive 45 minutes prior to all home games.
Tomorrow's game at Schaumburg is a 5:30 start at Brandenburg Park near Knollwood and Bode in Schaumburg. Please arrive one hour prior to all away games.
Additionally, please bring a check for $30 (made out to Barrington Big Red) to cover the required advance gate fee in Omaha. Thanks.
Remember, you can keep up with the latest Big Red news at http://www.barringtonbigred.com/
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-15-2005: Dear Parents,
Coach Haskins still has the following lesson slots open:
11:30
12:00
If you're interested, please call Dave at 847-650-3274 or dhaskins@d211.org
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-12-2005: Dear Parents-
Today's game vs. the Arlington Longshots has been cancelled. A make-up date has not yet been determined.
Thursday's practice at The Hand will be from 5:00 - 6:30. Saturday is a doubleheader at Sage beginning at 11:00. Sunday is a single game at BHS beginning at 3:00. Please arrive 45 minutes prior to all home games (one hour for away games).
Please confirm this e-mal at your earliest convenience! Thank you.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-07-2005:
Dear Parents-
Saturday's 3:00 and 6:30 doubleheader is being changed to a single game ONLY at 6:30. Please arrive by 5:30.
The game will be played at UIC's North Field at the corner of Roosevelt and Halsted.
For Sunday's 2:00 and 4:00 doubleheader at BHS, please arrive by 1:15.
Please confirm this e-mail.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-05-2005: Dear Parents-
Saturday's DH will be 3:00 at Whitney Young H.S. and 6:30 at UIC.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-03-2005: Dear Parents-
Great start to the 2005 season!
This weeks schedule: Tuesday 5:00 - 6:30 practice at Handler Field
Wednesday 5:30 game at Sage (this is a site change)
Saturday DH @ Menomonee TBA
Sunday 2:00 DH @ BHS vs. Chicago Roos
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-01-2005: Dear Parents,
TWO DAYS 'TIL OPENING DAY!
Sunday we'll be playing at the BHS (616 West Main St) freshman field. It's located between the football field and the varsity baseball field,100' from the north side of the school. PLEASE HAVE YOUR SON BRING A RAKE! We will be raking the field at the doubleheader's (and every game played at the H.S.) conclusion.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 03-31-2005: Dear Parents,
3 days 'til Opening Day!!!
Today's practice is being moved inside to the warehouse from 6:00-7:30.
Saturday we will have batting practice at the warehouse from 9:15-10:30.
Sunday we will play a doubleheader at 3:00 and 5:00. Please arrive by 2:15.
Please e-mail me confirmation of this change by 12:30.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 03-28-2005: Dear Big Red Parents-
Just six days 'til opening day!
Here's a few notes and a glance at our week:
Due to middle school girl's softball tryouts at Beese Park, tomorrow's practice is being moved to Handler Field, 4:30 to dark.
Thursday we're still hoping to get outside to practice, but the forecast does not look promising. If the weather is inclement, we will have a game sim at the warehouse. I'll keep you posted.
Racine Erickson has backed out of our Saturday morning game. In its' place, will be practicing Saturday morning before the Brewers/White Sox game. Site and time will be announced when the weather picture becomes clearer.
Sunday's game against Elk Grove will be 4:00 at BHS.
Please e-mail confirmation that you received this.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 03-26-2005: Welcome Home!
Tuesday's practice at Beese North will begin at 4:30.
I will pass out uniforms and an updated schedule at Tuesday's practice.
Happy Easter!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-24-2005: Dear Parents-
Just a reminder, next Tuesday, March 1st, is our first of three Tuesday sessions at Kits Sports Center in Lake Zurich. Big Red has rented out the entire indoor soccer field from 8:30 to 9:30 on 3/1, 3/8 and 3/15.
For the next 2 1/2 weeks, we will continue our Wednesday and Saturday sessions as well. That's just 9 more offseason sessions before Spring Break!
ONLY 37 DAYS 'TIL OPENING DAY!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-21-2005: Dear Parents-
Wednesday's game sim will be from 4:30 - 5:45 to allow time for everyone to get to 8th grade night at Barrington High School.
Please e-mail me back to confirm receipt.
Just 40 Days to Opening Day!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-17-2005: Dear Parents-
Our third and final payment ($250) was due Tuesday. If you have not paid yet, please try to do so at your earliest convenience.
Additionally, if you are interested in using one of the team's -5 bats (and have not paid yet), please include your $20 in this payment.
44 days 'til Opening Day! GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-13-2005: Dear Parents-
Remember, today's Coach Blaz session will start about 15 minutes early. Please bring a folding chair!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-09-2005: Dear Parents,
As a matter of clarification, I need to discuss volleyball.
It was correctly brought up to me that "(volleyball) is a school function, ... (the players) will not be penalized for late arrival."
The attendance policy stated "For each unexcused absence, players will sit out one regular season game. Every player gets one "mulligan," meaning one unexcused absence without penalty. Excused absences include illness, church activities, school activities and special family activities. This rule does not apply to the team-only practice we are adding beginning in February."
Late arrival from a school event will not count as an absence, and will not cause any player to sit out a game.
However, that being said, when a player misses or comes late to a practice, I feel it hurts the entire team. When I say the players who attend the entire game sim will be the only players pitching, I am mking a statement to the entire team. I am rewarding those players who are there on time and for the session's entirety, and I'm telling those who choose to come late that they have a choice to make. I feel strongly that the boys realize that the choices they make all have consequences. I'm hoping they ask themselves, "which practice do I miss part of?"
Obviously, I hope they choose baseball practice.
I care about the kids and the difficult choices they face, but I do not care about volleyball. I am the baseball coach. Although it is volleyball season and not baseball season, these boys signed up for baseball first. It is clear where I feel their first commitment should be.
As you may be aware, volleyball and baseball are both spring sports in high school and this practice decision might be made easier by these boys answering the question "which sport do I have a better opportunity to excel at in high school?"
I am sorry if you do not agree with my opinion or policy on this. Just because I feel this way does not mean I am right, but it is the way I feel and I will not waiver from this policy.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-09-2005: Dear Parents-
This week's Coach Blaz Sunday workout session will begin (early) at 12:45. Coach Blaz will be introducing the Athletic Pitcher dynamic flexibility/strength program used by many major leaguers, including Roger Clemens. He asks that every player brings a folding chair. For those that cannot attend Sunday's session, it will be videotaped and incorporated into Big Red's practices.
Today's game simulation will begin promptly at 5:00. Players arriving late will not be eligible to pitch in today's session.
Please let me know if you are, or are not, interested in the team's -5 bats!
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-08-2005:
Dear Parents-
The team has purchased two -5 bats for Big Red to use this season. If you have interest in your son using one of the bats, the cost is $20.
Please e-mail me either way.
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-04-2005: Dear Parents-
With tomorrow's weather forecast calling for temps in the mid 50's, we might get the chance to get outside for some flyball work. Please have your son(s) wear long pants and a sweatshirt.
GO BIG RED!
Thanks!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-01-2005: Dear Parents,
Please have your son bring his batting helmet tomorrow.
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 02-01-2005:
Dear Parents,
Please have your son prepared to start at 5:00 tomorrow ... our Game Simulation will begin promptly at 5:00.
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 01-31-2005: Dear Parents-
If your son wants to catch during our live hitting/pitching/catching sessions that begin this Wednesday at 5:00, please have him bring his gear and wear a cup.
We have a 70' net for our live hitting/pitching/catching sessions!!! If anyone feels ambitious and would like to lend a hand hanging it , I'll be up at the warehouse Wednesday at 3:30.
Thanks!!!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 01-27-2005: Dear Parents-
We are opening our season April 2nd on the road in Racine against Racine Erickson - the #2 team in Wisconsin last year.
We will play at 9:30 a.m. and immediately following the game drive to Miller Park to see the beloved White Sox play the Brewers in a 1:05 exhibition game. Tickets are $5 each.
Please let me know ASAP how many tickets your family would like!!
We are still planning on playing a doubleheader against South Barrington on April 3rd, most likely at BHS.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 01-25-2005: Dear Parents,
Wednesday sessions will begin February 2nd, not February 9th.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 01-25-2005: Dear Parents-
Beginning February 9th and continuing through Spring Break, we will have a team-only live hitting, pitching and catching session every Wednesday at the warehouse from 5:00 - 6:30.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 01-07-2005: Dear Parents-
Please have your son to the warehouse by 1:50 tomorrow...we will have a 10 minute team meeting.
GO BIG RED!
Thank you,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 01-05-2005: Dear Parents,
Just 87 days 'til Opening Day!
Now that the calendar has turned, I need to go over a few items of business.
First, uniforms. Our hats are in. Please get over to Sportscene (216 W. Northwest Highway in Palatine), to pick up your hats and take care of any other uniform needs by January 15th. If your son was on the team last season, I'd recommend you have him try on last year's uniform to determine exactly what you'll need. Don't forget to order red spikes. You can order spikes online or call Steve at Sportscene (847-359-5040) to see if he can get them.
Next, finances. January 15th is also the date our next installment ($300) is due. Additionally, you can now register your son with Barrinton Youth Baseball online at: http://www.barringtonyouthbaseball.com/.
Last, whiffle tournament. It's scheduled the first weekend of our spring break. I'm canvassing the team to find out how many players will be in town. Please get back to me at your earliest convenience.
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 11-27-2004: Dear Parents-
We're going to set up the warehouse tomorrow. If anyone is available to lend a hand, we'll be up there at 12:00 noon.
If you need directions, call me at 847-809-0688.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 11-08-2004 Dear Parents,
In my last e-mail, I wrote "We will hold a team meeting to discuss off-season goals, uniforms, schedule and finances in the warehouse Monday, November 23rd at 7:00. The correct date of our team meeting should be Monday, November 22.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
To get to the old Chicago Cutlery Building (441 Bonner Road), go northwest on Route 12 (Rand Road). Turn right on Bonner Road and left at Old Rand. You'll turn almost immediately into a driveway on your left. Park behind the building and walk up the stairs to the second floor.
Message from Mike Day on 10-26-2004:
Dear Parents,
I am pleased to announce that we will once again have the opportunity to work out at "The Warehouse" (in the old Chicago Cutlery building on Bonner/Route 12 in Wauconda) this off-season.
We will hold a team meeting to discuss off-season goals, uniforms, schedule and finances in the warehouse Monday, November 23rd at 7:00. Please bring a check made out to Barrington Big Red for $250.
We will work out as a team every Saturday afternoon (except 12/25 and 1/1/05) from 2:15 to 3:45. Please arrive at 2:00 to warm-up. Another group will have the warehouse until 2:00. Coach Haskins and Coach Adrien will again be there to train the boys for $6 per player. Siblings are welcome. We will work out once a week in December and January. Beginning in February, we will add an additional team-only workout on Tuesday, without trainers. In March we will add an additional team-only practice (day to be determined). For those three weeks up until Spring Break, we will be practicing three times a week.
I would like to say that our off-season is tame compared to other programs. Most teams work out three times a week beginning in December. My philosophy is that it's the off-season and almost every player is involved in another (in-season) sport. However, it's my belief that championships are won in the off-season and I encourage, (but do not require), hitting or pitching lessons in the off-season as your schedules allow.
Coach Haskins will once again give Big Red players first dibs on lesson times at the warehouse on Thursdays and Sundays. He is also giving Big Red players a discounted rate of $25 per half-hour lesson. Please call Dave at 847-650-3274 or 847-718-1349 to reserve your lesson time by Friday. On Saturday, Dave will be opening his times to everyone else.
Please confirm receipt of this e-mail!
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 08-27-2004: Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2005 14 Year-Old Barrington Big Red Baseball Travel Team! I am especially proud to welcome two new players, Chris Holke and Owen Hull. Both young men are great additions who can help us build on a very successful 2004 campaign that included five firsts, two seconds and a third place tournament finish. I'm really looking forward to next season! We are once again very fortunate to welcome back Coach Dave Haskins. Coach Haskins is a phenomenal resource who will accelerate the boys' high school baseball readiness in this, their last year, before entering Barrington High School. We will play approximately 65 games with one weekend off each month from April through July. We have the opportunity to play home games at Sage Field in Cary, Beese Park in Barrington and possibly Barrington High School (BYB is looking into scheduling opportunities at B.H.S.). We will enter one (overnight) out-of-state tournament, most likely in June at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Once again, we will play in the area's premier travel league, the Suburban Power Baseball League, a 60'/90' league. Optional indoor, off-season training will begin at the conclusion of the football season. Mandatory training will begin in January, 2005. Site and time to be determined. I am tentatively (and liberally) estimating the budget (all fees, including off-season training and the BYB fee) at $850. This number does not include uniforms, as we intend to use last year's. We will have a team meeting at our indoor facility in late October or early November. At this meeting we will discuss organizational issues and meet with each player to discuss his strengths, weaknesses and off-season goals. In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments, please contact me at 847-809-0688 or barringtonbigred@comcast.net. You can also visit our website, barringtonbigred.com. Please e-mail me to confirm receipt of this e-mail. GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 08-18-2004: Dear Parents-
BYB's tryouts will be this Saturday (station format) at Beese South from 2:00 to
approximately 5:00 and Sunday (game format) from 8:00 a.m to 10:30 a.m.
Saturday's registration is from 1:45 to 2:00. Please note, this tryout is not an
open house - the players need to be viewed comparatively (side-by-side) - if
your son cannot be at tryouts at 2:00, please let me know.
Sunday's game will start at 8:00 a.m. In order to qualify for a
BYB 14 year-old team, you must attend at least one session - both sessions are recommended. If you have a conflict, please let me know.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 08-18-2004: Dear Big Red Parents --
Thanks again for the great year in 2004. We had a terrific group of boys and a great group of parents. And the Sage folks were pretty sensational, too.
I wanted to communicate with all of you regarding Big Red Travel Baseball for 2005. We have been approached by members of the board of BYB who have expressed great interest in having the Big Red program once again be part of BYB. While we are somewhat hesitant to make that commitment due to disappointments and changes of heart by BYB in the past, we have been reassured that things are different now.
In fact, in meeting with the travel commission, I am convinced that things are, in fact, different. I believe that the current travel commission members have the best interest of the community in mind and would like the opportunity to welcome Big Red back into the fold. I have been skeptical of this from the start due to my past experiences, but I am, at this time, convinced that it will be in the best interest of our boys and of the community to be part of the BYB program.
Practically speaking, this means very little in terms of change. We have asked for, and been granted, a number of written guarantees that we consider important to Big Red. These requests include working with Coach Haskins, setting our own schedule, being able to play in the Power League, keeping our uniform style, going to 60'/90', returning to Omaha (if we so choose) and playing a number of games at Sage Field, among others. BYB wants some input into the tryout process, and I am comfortable with their request.
I believe the positive experiences of our players has been the greatest influence in this process. Our boys once again met with a great deal of baseball success, comported themselves well and represented our community in stellar fashion. This apparently turned some heads and our positive reviews have caused the Board to come to us with open arms...imploring us to return. In this our last year before the boys take their game high school, we'll once again ty our best to inspire and instruct.
I wanted each of you to know from me so you could call myself or Bill Deevy with any questions and not hear this information first from someone else. While I wouldn't change much about 2004, I look forward with the same enthusiasm to the 2005 Big Red experience. Good luck to all at the tryouts.
I will be following this up with a blast e-mail detailing the exact tryout times and fields.
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 08-18-2004: Dear Parents- BYB's tryouts will be this Saturday (station format) at Beese South from 2:00 to approximately 5:00 and Sunday (game format) from 8:00 a.m to 10:30 a.m. Saturday's registration is from 1:45 to 2:00. Please note, this tryout is not an open house - the players need to be viewed comparatively (side-by-side) - if your son cannot be at tryouts at 2:00, please let me know. Please note, Sunday's game will start at 8:00 a.m. In order to qualify for a BYB 14 year-old team, you must attend at least one session - both sessions are recommended. If you have a conflict, please let me know. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. Mike Day
Message from Mike Day on 08-10-2004: Dear Parents- Due to the football season starting the weekend of 8/28, please block out 8/22 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. This tryout time will be on a need-be basis. I'll keep you posted. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-30-2004: Dear Parents- First, I'd like to thank you very much for the thoughtful gift. I'd also like to thank you for the opportunity to coach your son this season ... I had a great time. Next, with this season in the record books, I need to start thinking about next season. Tryouts will be August 21st and 28th, time and place to be determined. Please let me know if either date is a problem or if your son does not plan on trying out for the 2005 Barrington Big Red. In closing, I'd like to update you on two injuries: Max's right arm was broken in the Crysal Lake game and A.J. sustained trauma in his right anterior deltoid and rotator cuff in his collision during the father-son game. I know you join me in wishing both boys a speedy recovery. Thanks again! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-23-2004: DEAR PARENTS- IF ANYONE HAS A TEAM PICTURE WITH ALL 3 COACHES AND 11 PLAYERS, I NEED 12 COPIES A.S.A.P!!!!!!! Thanks, Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-23-2004: Dear Parents- On the legend for the tournament schedule site I sent you to earlier, "PH" is Prospect Heights, "CL" is Crystal Lake, "BR" is us, "AW" is Algonquin, "CS" is Carol Stream and "BA" is the other Barrington team. For seeding info, go to: http://www.bgrabaseball.org/13_year_old_schedule.htm If we win tomorrow's game, we play on the same field ("EN" on your map), at 12:00 noon on Sunday. If we lose, we play at 8:40 a.m. at field "VE". GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-23-2004: Dear Parents- The final (and very interesting) B.G. seeding/schedule is available at: http://www.bgrabaseball.org/13_year_old_tournament_schedule.htm GO BIG RED! Mike Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-21-2004: Dear Parents, Tomorrow's game @. Prospect Heights is a 6:00 start. Directions: Palatine Road east to Shoenbeck (second light) south. There are two schools on the SW corner ...the field is behind them. We will not know our weekend schedule until Friday morning after the seeding games are finished. As of now, it appears we will not play Friday...but please do not make plans. Thanks, Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-20-2004: Dear Parents- Our Father/Son Game next Tuesday will be a 4:00 start at Sage. For safety reasons (due to the size and expertise of the boys), NO SIBLINGS will be allowed to play this season. Only one parental unit per player. PLAYERS MUST BE AT THE FIELD IN FULL UNIFORM BY 3:30 TO MAKE A PERSONAL PRESENTATION TO THE OWNERS OF SAGE!!! Thanks to the generosity of the Batliner Family, immediately following the game we can caravan over to the Batliners home - 25489 Wagon Wheel Court (in the Timberlakes area of Barrington) for our BIG RED Pizza Party. THANKS BATLINERS!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL FAMILY MEMBERS ARE INVITED FOR A 6:00 START...PLEASE BRING A BATHING SUIT AND TOWEL!!! See you tomorrow at 5:15 at Sage Field!!! GO BIG RED!! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-19-2004: Today's Buffalo Grove Tournament game vs. Crystal Lake has been changed to Wednesday at 6:00 at Sage.
Message from Mike Day on 07-18-2004: Thanks to Arlington Heights, the magic continues ... we have qualified in the Mt. Prospect Tournament!!! We play Des Plaines on Lions West (today's game was on Lions West) at 6:00. The Championship Game follows at 8:00. Please be at the field by 5:15. GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-14-2004: Dear Parents- Just in case anyone did not receive the Mt. Prospect Tournament handout (passed out last Friday), our schedule is as follows: 7/16 6:00 @ Lions East 7/17 2:00 & 6:00 @ Lions East 7/18 3:00 @ Lions West For field maps/locations log on to mphomeplate.com GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-12-2004: Dear Parents- Congratulations on our 5th tournament championship of the season! What an awesome accomplishment! I have received directions for our game tomorrow vs. New Trier: It is south of Lake Ave in Wilmette about 1/4 mile west of the Edens. I do not know what direction you will be coming from. If it is 294 you have to get off at Touhy and go north or off at Willow and go east on Willow until you hit 90 then go south one exit to Skokie Blvd to Lake and take a right on Lake. Go across the highway, past the Dairy Queen and take the left right before the railroad tracks. If you get to Meyer's Restaurant you have gone too far. The ball park is just before Meiers Tavern and behind the apartment buildings.The actual address on Meiers Tavern is 235 East Lake, Glenview GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-08-2004: Dear Parents- Our game tomorrow is at Beese NORTH. Please arrive by 5:15. GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-07-2004: Dear Parents, As some of you may have heard, Bob Voltz had triple-bypass surgery today. The doctor is optimistic because everything went smoothly. A basket of goodies from all the families of Big Red was dropped off at the Voltz home this afternoon. Let's keep Bob (and entire the Voltz family) in our thoughts and prayers! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-07-2004: Dear Parents- Our Buffalo Grove Tournament Pool Play schedule is confirmed: 7/8 @ Mundelein Red Devils 6:00 - Noll Park - 22 East to 83 North to 60 East to Butterfield North to Huntington Drive (stoplight) West (left). Noll Park is 1/2 mile down on the right.
7/12 @ Berwyn Bulldogs 7:00 - Baseball Alley - 53 South to 290 Extension (becomes the Eisenhower) exit at Harlem South. Take Harlem to 26th Street, turn left. Take 26th to East Ave. (stoplight), turn right. Turn left into the alley (Baseball Alley) just before the viaduct...if you go under the viaduct, you've gone too far.
7/13 @ New Trier 6:00 7/15 Home vs. Algonquin 6:00 7/19 Home vs. Crystal Lake 6:00 7/20 Home vs. Glen Ellyn 6:00 7/22 @ Prospect Heights 6:00 7/23 & 7/24 Championship Round - TBD I will provide you w/ further directions as I get them. GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-06-2004: Dear Parents- If anyone is interested in a lesson with Coach Haskins tomorrow morning, please let me know at your earliest convenience. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-06-2004: Dear Parents- Thanks to everyone for making the first Big Red, White & Blue Classic a success! As soon as we tally everything up, we'll pass the dollar figure onto you. Our schedule for the week is as follows: Today: 6:00 @ Sage vs. Lake Zurich (Power League Tournament) Wednesday: most likely an off day, depending on if we qualify in the Power League Tournament Thursday @ Mundelein (Buffalo Grove Tournament) Friday: 6:00 @ Beese vs. Northbrook (BYB Tournament) Saturday: 9:30 @ Beese vs. Cary/2:30 vs. Germantown (BYB Tournament) Sunday: BYB Tournament - TBD GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-03-2004: Dear Parents- Thank you for your help with the BYB Tournament schedule. Unfortunately, BYB has altered our schedule and we now play FRIDAY (not Thursday) at Beese North at 6:00 vs. Northbrook. Saturday we play @ 9:30 a.m. vs. Cary (Beese North) and 2:30 vs. Germantown (Beese South). Our Wednesday/Thursday schedule for next week is still up in the air. I'll keep you posted! See you tomorrow! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-03-2004: Dear Parents- I will be at Beese Park at 6:30 a.m. Please call me @847-809-0688 to verify that our 9:00 game is still on. I'm sure that we'll need as many hands (and brooms, push-brooms, rakes and squeegees) as possible to get the fields in playing shape!! GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-01-2004: Dear Parents- If anyone is interested in a pitching or hitting lesson with Coach Haskins Saturday morning, please contact me at your earliest convenience. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 07-01-2004: Dear Parents- Now that our Power League Tournament and Buffalo Grove Tournament schedules have been released, I'd like to go over our schedule for this weekend and next week: Fri 7/2 4:00 (Big Red Tourney vs. Mt. Prospect @ Beese) Sat 7/3 6:15 (Big Red Tourney vs. Huntley @ Beese) Sun 7/4 3:30 (Big Red Tourney vs.Northbrook @ Beese) Mon 7/5 Possible 10:00 semi-final (Big Red Tourney @ Beese) Possible 12:30 final (Big Red Tourney @ Beese) 4:00 vs. Du Page (Power League Tournament at Beese) Tue 7/6 6:00 vs. LZ at Sage (Power League Tournamnt) Wed 7/7 TBD (we will play one way or another ) Thurs 7/8 BYB Tournment vs. NB @ Beese Fri 7/9 OFF (I have already forwarded the remainder the BYB Tournament schedule) GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-29-2004:
Dear Parents-
Our tournament meeting at Beese will be at 5:30 tomorrow. Let's meet near the south field (where tryouts were). It'll probably last about a half-hour. We do not have our Power League Tournament schedule yet. However, our BYB tournament schedule at Beese is as follows: 7/8 6:00 vs. Northbrook 7/10 9:00 a.m. vs. Cary and 3:00 vs.Germantown (WI) Thanks! Go Big Red! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-29-2004: TODAY'S PRACTICE WILL BE FOR TWO HOURS (5:00 - 7:00) AT THE HANDLERS.
Message from Mike Day on 06-21-2004:
Dear Parents,
Today's game start @ Lake Zurich (same field as last week) is 6:00. Please arrive by 5:15. The only other thing on our schedue this week is a practice at Handler Field tomorrow...I will tell you the time later today when I e-mail our CWS game schedule. It is available after 11:00 a.m. I need to discuss the CWS ticket situation. We have all received our General Admission (GA) tickets. Big Red has payed for your son's ticket, and the tournament has blocked out 13 year-old games after 12:30 to allow us to get to Rosenblatt Stadium. But, as you can see in bullet #4 below, holding a GA ticket does not insure entrance. People begin lining up early in the morning for a 4:30 gate opening (6:00 game start). In order to insure a seat, you need reserved seats. You can purchase up to four of these tickets beginning Thursday, June 24th at 10:00 a.m. for $24/$30 (box) by calling Ticketmaster here (312-559-1212) or in Omaha (402) 422-1212. We will obviously not be seated together as a team, but you will be gauranteed a seat. Since many of us will be on the road, make sure to check on Ticketmaster's ticket delivery or will call pick-up policy. If mailing is their only option, our address in Omaha is: Comfort Inn at the Zoo
2920 South 13th Court
Omaha, NE 68108 Below is more information regarding College World Series ticket policies: Approximately 1,200 reserved seat tickets are available for sale for each game at Rosenblatt. Of those 1,200, about 450 are obstructed view tickets. Those purchasing obstructed view tickets are told they are obstructed view. There is no discount for obstructed view tickets.
For the advance sale of reserved-seat tickets, there is a limit of one person buying four sessions and six tickets per session.
Single session, general admission tickets go on sale for that day's games at Rosenblatt Stadium. Tickets go on sale at 10am.
A general admission ticket does not guarantee a seat. It is important for people to arrive early. There are two general admission entrances, one in left field and the other in right field. There are approximately 5,400 seats in general admission. Just because you have a general admission ticket does not guarantee you a seat. If filled to capacity the gates will close. They may reopen after a few innings or ticket holders can hang out in the plaza area.
Upgrading a general admission ticket is on a first-come, first-served basis. When upgrading general admission tickets to reserved tickets, the limit is six tickets for qualifying games and four for championship games. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 24th, a limited number of reserved seats for Championship Games 1 and 2 may be purchased through Ticketmaster (Internet, charge-by-phone and select outlets.) GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-19-2004: Dear Parents- I apologize for the late hour, but I just received a call saying that we qualified as the number #3 seed. I do not know our opponent, but I do know we play tomorrow at 2:00 PM. Pls arrive by 1:00 PM. Happy Father's Day! GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-18-2004: Dear Parents- Attached is the schedule for our 2004 Big Red, White & Blue Classic. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-18-2004: Dear Parents- The Lumberyard's rules state "each team must be on premises 60 minutes prior to allotted start time." Please allow for enough time to be at the field by 9:00. Additionally, I'd like to share a discussion I had with the team before yesterday's game. I told the boys that I believe our team's competitive difficulty is primarily due to three things: 1) We are not recruited, and most teams we play are. Obviously, these teams draw from a much larger population pool.
2) We do not allow our pitchers to throw curves.
3) We roster bat, while most teams do not. I cannot change our team's district 220 makeup this year, nor do I want to next year. I think there is a charm to being a "town team" that is invaluable. Bill, Dave and I (and everything you read) feel strongly that throwing curves have an adverse impact on arm health, and will not compromise on this. Very few teams roster bat in tournaments unless the rules call for it. Almost every team in the SPBL does not roster bat in league games. I believe this puts us at a competitive disadvantage. Historically, Big Red has roster batted in every game with the exception of two tournaments that mandated otherwise: Genoa City as nine year-olds and last year at Cooperstown. I do not believe it is a coincidence that we won in Genoa City and we were very competitive in the 64-team Cooperstown tourney. We were batting on a level playing field. Likewise, in tournaments that call for roster batting, we've been competitive. When Big Red played as nine and ten year-olds and only lost five games total over two seasons, we were playing in roster bat tournaments (and there were very few recruited teams or curveballs being thrown). I prefer playing in roster bat tournaments (our own tournament calls for it). However, because I believe roster batting in tournaments when other teams are batting nine puts us at a competive disadvantage (and because I need to think of the team first), I have decided that in any tournament where roster batting is not mandated, I will bat nine with a DH. This kind of line up is a National Federation of High Schools rule (which we'll play under in Omaha) and will be more common as we go along. I made sure to explain to the boys that I am not batting my best nine, I am batting my most productive nine. I also told the boys that I'm looking at who's hitting and sitting as a fluid situation...not something written in stone. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-16-2004: Dear Parents- I'm attaching a map sent from the Grayslake coach. Game time is 6:00...please arrive by 5:15. Also, our Omaha schedule will not be published until 6/22. The tournament director said we'll most likely play two on Friday and one on Saturday so we can attend the 6:00 CWS Championship game. Please plan on arriving Thursday night in case we have an early morning game. GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-14-2004: Dear Parents- I'm trying again to enclose Mapquest directions to The Lumberyard (from my address) for anyone who is having trouble getting them off the Lumberyard website. GO BIG RED!
Mike http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&un=m&2tabval=address&1n=LAKE+COUNTY&cl=EN&ct=NA&1v=ADDRESS&1tabval=address&1y=US&1a=26966+W+FENVIEW+DR&1c=TOWER+LAKES&1s=IL&1z=60010-1568&1ah=&2y=US&2a=&2c=BOURBONNAIS&2s=IL&2z=60914-4144&2ah=&idx=0&id=40cdfd2d-0024a-019ca-400c3309&aid=40cdfd2d-0024b-019ca-400c3309
Message from Mike Day on 06-14-2004: Dear Parents- We are playing the Schaumburg Redhawks tomorrow at Sage at 6:00. Please arrive by 5:15. GO BIG RED!
Thank you,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-14-2004: Dear Parents- Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend! Here's our tournament schedule for this weekend in Bourbannais, IL: Saturday:
10:00 a.m. vs. Du Page River Rats
12:00 vs. Sandwch Fire
6:00 vs. T & T Sports Sunday:
We need to qualify to play. For directions, click on the "Direcions" tab at www.lumberyardbaseball.net GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-13-2004: Dear Parents- We are playing Lake Zurich tomorrow at the Cougar's Home Field, Richard E. Staples Youth Sports Complex at 4:45. Please arrive by 4:00. We only have 9 players.
HERE ARE DIRECTIONS FROM LZ's WEBSITE:
From the North and West: At the intersection of Hwy. 22 and Hwy. 12/Rand Road in Lake Zurich, take Hwy. 12 (Rand Road) southeast to Old Rand Road. There is a stop light with Clark station on corner. Turn left onto Old Rand Road. At the four-way stop, turn right onto Pheasant Ridge into the Old Mill Grove subdivision. The fourth street on the left is Red Bridge. Turn left. Parking for the complex is on the right. (The first four-way stop on Red Bridge takes you into the parking lot.)
AS OF NOW, WE DO NOT HAVE A GAME TUESDAY (LAKE VILLA CANCELLED YESTERDAY). I AM WORKING TO GET AN OPPONENT AND A FIELD.
ADDITIONALLY, PLEASE E-MAIL ME CWS T-SHIRT SIZES.
GO BIG RED!
Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-12-2004: Dear Parents- Next weekend we are playing in a tournament in Mokena. I have not received a schedule or directions yet. As soon as I know the particulars, I'll pass them along! GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-11-2004: Dear Parents- I am forwarding this e-mail from the folks handling the CWS Tournament. As you can see, they've contacted me late in the game (they had my old e-mail address), but it's not too late to order their tournament t-shirts. The Suburban Power Baseball League has also contacted me about the importance of making up rain-outs. I am canvassing you as to your availability 6/14 (@ Lake Zurich) and 6/28 (@ Schaumburg Redhawks). If we have 9, we have to play. Please e-mail me back at your earliest convenience as to your availabilty and also let me know your interest in CWS t-shirts. Thanks! GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-08-2004: Dear Parents- HERE ARE THE DIRECTIONS FROM NORRIDGE'S COACH FOR TOMORROW'S GAME- The start time will be 5:45 p.m. at Norridge Park Kennedy (90) East to Cumberland South to Lawrence. Turn left on Lawrence.
Go about a mile. Its at the corner of Lawrence and Overhill. GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-08-2004: Dear Parents- With the construction on Route 14, you might want to consider taking Barrington Road to Roberts Road left. Roberts to Rawson Bridge Road (it's a stoplight, to the left it's Rawson Bridge and to the right its Darrell) left. After the river, Rawson Bridge splits...take South Rawson Bridge Road by turning left. Take South Rawson Bridge to Three Oaks right. Continue on Three Oaks past Route 14 to Sage Field. See you at 4:45. GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-06-2004: Dear Parents- GREAT JOB TODAY AT THE BIG RED CARWASH!! WE GROSSED $434; AFTER $100 FOR PIZZAS AND GAS...$334!! Special thanks to Fritz Handler for securing the parking lot, Bill Oakley for the powerwasher, sponges and soap and Jennifer Deevy for getting the pizzas and gas. Thanks again to all the moms and dads for their help and everything they brought to make the carwash a success (especially Beth Voltz for bringing your powerwasher too!). Sign of the day goes to the Ehmens!! OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK: Tuesday vs. (Home) Wauconda 5:45 start (arrive at 4:45)
Wednesday AWAY vs. Norridge (TIME TBA)
***I have not heard back from Norridge's coach, I'll give you start time and directions as soon as I get them!*** GO BIG RED!!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 06-04-2004: JUST A REMINDER THAT TOMORROW' S GAME IS A 12:00 START. PLEASE ARRIVE BY 11:15!!
Message from Mike Day on 06-04-2004: IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN A HALF-HOUR LESSON WITH COACH HASKINS BEFORE TOMORROW'S DOUBLEHEADER, LET ME KNOW ASAP
Message from Mike Day on 06-02-2004: Dear Parents-
Three items of business-
1) Here are the directions for tomorrow's game(s) vs. McHenry Co. Hurricanes:
Just like you're going to Sage, take 14 past (Three Oaks) to 31 North
31 North to Crystal Lake Ave - Left
Crystal Lake Ave to Erick - Right
Erick (residential) to Prairie (commercial)- Left
Veer right at ICE HOUSE, go around building and park, you'll see the field Please arrive by 4:30, we need to start promptly to get both the suspended and regularly scheduled games in. BRING BUG SPRAY!!! 2) Sunday's carwash is scheduled for 11:00 to 2:00 across the street (west) from the Fields of Dreams, 800 Hart Road. Fritz Handler's firm is long-time tenant in that building and he has arranged for us to use the parking lot. Thanks Fritz!!! We could use some extra hose, towels and soap. The boys should wear their hats and jerseys.
AS OF NOW, WE DO NOT HAVE A GAME SUNDAY VS. MCHENRY CO., THEY HAVE CANCELLED...I'M TRYING TO FIND AN OPPONENT WITH AN OPEN DATE. I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED!! 3) General Admission tickets for Saturday's 6:00 CWS Championship game are $6 each. Please let me know by Saturday how many tickets your family would like. Thanks,
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-30-2004: Dear Parents, Due to our #1 seeding and the severe weather's effect on the field, we have been declared the winners of the 2004 Mundelein Memorial Day Tournament! Our schedule for the week is as follows: Tuesday: 5:30 Home Game vs. the Lake Zurich Cougars. Please arrive at 4:30.
Thursday: Away Game vs. McHenry Co. (we are concluding our suspended game prior to the start of this game, the time is TBA)
Saturday: Home DH vs. Du Page 11:00/2:00 GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-30-2004: Dear Parents- We are the number 1 seed and play tomorrow at 1:00. After we win, we'll play for the championship at 5:30. I will be in the the batting cage at 11:30 for anyone who wants to hit live. Otherwise, please arrive by 12:00. GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-28-2004: Dear Parents- Please remember to bring your completed "Hold Harmless" form tomorrow. Without it, your son will not be eligible to play. GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-24-2004: Dear Parents, There have been complaints to Sage ownership about people going in the backyards west of the field. Please help police this so we can continue to have access to this great field! Thanks. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-24-2004: Dear Parents- Here's our schedule for the week: TUESDAY: Home vs. Schaumburg Seminoles (arrive 4:30)
THURSDAY: Practice at Hand 6:00 - 7:30
SATURDAY: 1:00 vs. Antioch @ MUNDELEIN TOURNAMENT (arrive 12:00)
SUNDAY: 1:00 vs. Libertyville/3:15 vs. Niles @ MUNDELEIN TOURNAMENT (arrive 12:00)
MONDAY: TBD by our play DIRECTIONS TO MUNDELEIN FROM THE MUNDELEIN COACH:
(We play at the Juniors Field) Community Park (Keith Mione) is located at 1401 N. Midlothian Road in Mundelein. The entrance to the park is located about ½ mile north of Route 176 on Midlotian Road. Upon entering the park, follow the road past the community center veering to the right around a football field until you see the baseball complex. All fields are marked. Please be sure to not park on the grass as the Mundelein Police Department will ticket you. Go Big Red!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-17-2004: Dear Parents- We have a parent willing and able to chaperone the 3:16 train tomorrow. This allows for 5 players to take the train. In order for the team to travel together, we need 6 seatbelts (to accomodate the entire team). Is there (a ) parent(s) willing to drive (an ) empty vehicle(s) downtown to the trainstation for a 4:20 pickup? Every player does not have to take the train, but I'd hate to turn someone away. Let me know- Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-17-2004: Dear Parents- Here is our schedule for the week: Tuesday 5/18 @ Menomonee 6:30 (arrive by 5:30) Wednesday 5/19 @ Schaumburg Seminoles 5:30 (s/b Brandenburg Park, where we went last eek to play the Schaumburg Redhawks) ; arrive by 4:45 Saturday 5/22 Home DH vs. Berwyn Bulldogs Sunday 5/23 Home vs. Lake Villa
Please e-mail me if you are available to drive to tomorrow's game vs. The Clubbers. Some players may need rides.
Also, if a parent would like to go to tomorrow's game (without driving), and chaperone up to five boys on the 3:16 Barrington train (arrives downtown at 4:20), I have 7 seatbelts and could pickup the group @ Ogilvie Transportation Center. It might be fun for the boys. HERE ARE DIRECTIONS FOR TOMORROW:
Take the Taylor Street/Roosevelt Road exit off of Interstate 90/94 (Kennedy Expressway).
At the second stoplight, which is Roosevelt Road, turn right. The field is located at the corner of Halsted Street and Roosevelt Road, directly across the street from the UIC Physical Education Building at 901 West Roosevelt Road. Parking ($4.50) is available adjacent to the field, enter the parking lot off of Morgan Street. Metered street parking is available on Roosevelt Road and free street parking is available on Morgan Street.
GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-14-2004: Dear Parents- TODAY'S GAME IS CANCELLED. PRACTICE TOMORROW AT THE HAND, 8:30 - 10:00. GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-13-2004: DEAR PARENTS- WE ARE MAKING UP TODAY'S GAME VS. THE REDHAWKS TOMORROW, 5/14 AT 5:30. SAME FIELD. PLEASE ARRIVE AT 4:30. PLEASE E-MAIL ME TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE. WITH MORE RAIN IN THE FORECAST AND BRANDENBURG FIELD BEING NEARLY SATURATED, PLEASE CHECK YOUR E-MAIL/MESSAGE BOARD TOMORROW FOR WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATION. GO BIG RED!!! MIKE
Message from Mike Day on 05-10-2004: Dear Parents- Here are the directions to Thursday's 5:30 game from the Redhawks coach: Barrington Road South to Schaumburg Road, make a left onto Schaumburg
Road heading East and take to Knollwood, make a left onto Knollwood and
take down where field is on left hand side. Have to park on the street. Saturday's practice at Handler Field will be from 8:30 to 10:00. CWS tickets were/are not for sale for the "if necessary" games 6/24 or for the championship games (specifically 6/26). Championship round tickets will not go on sale until 6/24 and the "if necessary" tickets will go on sale only if/when it is determined that there will be games played. I'll contact the tournament director about G.A. tickets and get back to you to gauge your interest. If you're planning on lending a hand this evening at the warehouse, please bring a broom, a dustpan and one large garbage bag! Thanks! GO BIG RED!!! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-09-2004:
Dear Parents-
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!! The following is our schedule for the week- Monday 7:00 any parents/players who want to help clean out the warehouse
Tuesday 5:30 Game @ Sage vs. McHenry (arrive @ 4:30)
Thursday TBA Game @ Schaumburg Redhawks
Saturday Practice @ Handlers TBA
Sunday Doubleheader @ Sage vs. Chicago Roos 12:00/2:30 (arrive @ 11:15) Our helmets are in! You need to bring your son to Sportscene to try the helmet on before the Barrington "B" decal and your son's # decal are applied. You should settle your uniform bill with Steve at that time. You do not have to pay for the helmet (Big Red is paying for them).
GO BIG RED!!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-06-2004: Dear Parents- There appears to be an error message with the map. Please refer to the Cary Youth Baseball website: http://caryyouthbaseball.com/ Clck on "Maps To The Fields" on the right side: http://caryyouthbaseball.com/maps.htm Remember, we're playing @ Lions Park. Good luck! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-06-2004: Dear Parents, Tonight's game is at Lions Park, 1160 Silver Lake Road, in Cary. This is where we played the Cary Wood Bat Tourney last year. We'll start at 6:00, please be there by 5:15. Please click below for area map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?mapdata=YGJh3q Additionally, we could really use help clearing out the warehouse!! We'll be there Monday at 7:00. Thanks! GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-04-2004: Dear Parents- First, a Bob Voltz update. Bob looked great yesterday, was in good spirits and happy to be out of ICU. If all goes well, he'll get to go home to his family tomorrow, where he'll lay low for a couple of weeks. We're all praying for a speedy recovery! Next, I'd like to thank Tony Krzysko and Exclaim Inc., for the design and donation of our awesome, professional banner. What a great job Tony!!! Finally, we're looking for any amateur cameramen (or women) to film our hitters and pitchers. Bill and I are hoping to use the video as a learning tool at a future practice. See you at Sage! GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-03-2004: Dear Parents, We're shooting for a 5:30 PM start time tomorrow. The Clubbers have to come from the city, and if they don't encounter traffic problems, we should start promptly. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-03-2004:
Dear Parents-
PLEASE ARRIVE AT 4:45 TOMORROW. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 05-02-2004: Dear Big Red Parents, BOB VOLTZ UPDATE: Bob is at St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates. He's sitting up in ICU and could possibly be home as early as Wednesday. We're praying for a speedy recovery!!! WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND OF BASEBALL! CONGRATULATIONS BIG RED!!! Here's this weekend's schedule: TUESDAY: Home vs. Clubbers (I will confirm game/arrival time tomorrow after talking to their coach)
THURSDAY: Away vs. Hitmen Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-30-2004: DEAR PARENTS_ As I mentioned earlier this week in an e-mail, CWS reserved seat tickets go on sale tomorrow, May 1st. Only three families have responded with requests for tickets. If you are interested in attending either the 1:00 or 7:00 "if necessary" games on 6/24, (reserved tickets for the championship round do not go on sale until 6/24), please let me know via e-mail (even if you've told me verbally, please e-mail me too) before 10:00 a.m. ACCORDING TO THE CWS WEBSITE, RESERVED TICKETS FOR THE CWS WILL BE SOLD OUT WITHIN MINUTES OF 10:00 A.M. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-30-2004: Dear Parents- It looks like the rain will hold off, but PLEASE HAVE YOUR SON DRESS FOR COLD CONDITIONS!!! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-30-2004: Dear Parents, Due to the bad weather, today's practice will be held at the warehouse in Wauconda from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-30-2004: Dear Parents- If anyone has any tickets they are not using for tomorrow's Brewers Game, please let me know ASAP. I have never requested payment, but a few of you gave me $$ back in February. I'D LIKE TO STRESS THAT NO ONE IS LATE IN GETTING $$ TO ME!! To clear up your status, here's the list of how many tickets you ordered and if you've paid yet. (Tix are $5.50): Batliner - 2 (paid)
Day - 7 (paid)
Deevy - 2
Ehmen - 2 (paid)
Handler - 4
Krzysko - 5
Oakleys - 0
Sheetz - 2 (paid)
Voltz - N/A
Wagenaar - 4
Weisshappel - 6 If anything changes about today's practice, I'll call you. Please try to be at tomorrow's tournament one hour before game time. GO BIG RED!! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-28-2004:
Dear Parents-
I'm sure everyone joins me in thanking Bill Oakley for those AWESOME Big Red stickers. They are a great way to show our support for our boys! THANKS BILL!!! FRIDAY'S PRACTICE IS BEING MOVED TO SAGE FIELD FROM 4:30 TO 6:00. Please note that this is a site and time change. Please e-mail me back to confirm receipt of this alteration. GO BIG RED!!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-25-2004: Dear Parents, May 1st is the first day that reserved tickets go on sale for the College World
Series. General Admission tickets are $5 each, but there is often up to a 45
minute wait to be seated and of course, there is no guarantee we‘ll be seated
together. Several coaches who have made this trip before strongly recommend
reserved seating so we can walk right in - even at game time - and still be
together. They are $17 each. The one problem we may have is that Thursday, the
day we’re due into Omaha, is an “if necessary” day and there is no guarantee
that any game will be played. Below is the CWS schedule, take a look at it and
let me know by Thursday if you are interested in purchasing tickets. Saturday
looks like our surest bet to go to a game as a team/group, and we can request to
be scheduled out of a tournament game during that time period. Wednesday
Session #8 6/23 ( Game #11) 1:00 pm
 Wednesday
Session #8 6/23 (Game #12) 6:00 pm
 Thursday*
Session #9 6/24 (Game #13/14 )1:00 pm (If necessary)
 Thursday* Session #9 6/24 (Game #13/14) 6:00 pm (If necessary)
Championship Series Saturday 6/26 (Game #1) 6:00 pm
 Sunday 6/27 (Game #2) 2:00 pm For more info, go to: http://www.cwsomaha.com/html/Playball/schedule.asp
Our schedule for the week is:
Tuesday: Game vs. Schaumburg @ 5:30 (arrive at 4:45)
Friday: Practice at The Hand 5:00 - 6:30
Saturday: Tournament Double header 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 Brewers Game 6:05
Sunday: If necessary I will disperse tickets to the Brewers Game this week. For directions to the WYSA Opening Day Invitational Tournament, go to: http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&addr=&csz=53406&Get+Map=Get+Map GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-22-2004: Dear Parents, Apparently (and hopefully), our hats are in. Steve was optimistic that the embroiderers had completed their work and promised to “let (me) know one way or another by 6:00 this evening.” Unfortunately, I received no such call. I recommend you call Steve at Sportscene (359-5040) to confirm if the hats are in, pick up your hat(s) and settle your bill. If I learn anything new, I’ll e-mail you ASAP. Sportscene’s hours are 10 - 6. For those of you who experienced difficulty with Mapquest's page showing Canon Crossing in Hoffman Estates, the best way to go appears to be: Barrington Road south to Route 59 southwest (veer right). West (right) on Shoe Factory Road to McDonough Road south (left). It looks as if you will run right into the park on McDonough, but you may have to turn left onto Nicholson … Mapquest lists the address as 1600 Nicholson (the Hoffman Estates Park District site lists the address as “1675 Nickelson”). For more info, check out the Hoffman Estates Park District site at: http://www.heparks.org/index.php?loc=map SUNDAY WILL BE A TWO-HOUR PRACTICE AT SAGE (12:00 to 2:00). Thanks, GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-20-2004: Dear Parents- I am forwarding the schedule for the Memorial Day Tournament. It is a Saturday-Monday format. For directions to Saturday's DH at Canon's Crossing in Hoffman Estates (arrive at 9:15), go to: http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=9gMBh.p_0Tp6q0TtcYA1NDEvDOMaxJnPkQL1&csz=60
192&country=us&cat= Tomorrow's practice at Handler Field is 4:30 - 6:00. See you then! GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-20-2004: Dear Parents, Tonight's game has been cancelled due to the rain. Please check your e-mails and our website for further updates to this week's schedule. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-18-2004: Dear Parents, First, I would like to thank all of you who have helped transform and maintain Sage Field. It is a team effort to get the field game-ready and to leave it as nice as possible when we leave. It is a wonderful luxury to have use of this field, and Sage is particular about how their grounds look. I feel some ownership and pride in this field, as should all of you. GREAT JOB THIS WEEK!!! We are currently ranked 10th in the state at our age level by USA Sortsrankings. For more info, visit:
http://www.usasportsrankings.com/rankings/stateranking.asp?week_id=2&d_id=87&rs_id=12&f_id=10&s_id=1&pick_id=9 Before I review this week's schedule, I would like to announce (due to some technical difficulties) that we are pushing back tomorrow's fantasy draft approximately one week. Five "teams" have shown interest. If anyone else would like to be involved, please let me know, as there may be (aproximately) a $10 charge per team. THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE: TUESDAY 4/20 5:30 HOME vs. GRAYSLAKE (4:30 arrival)
THURSDAY 4/22 4:30 - 6:00 PRACTICE @ THE HAND
SATURDAY 4/24 10:00 AWAY DOUBLEHEADER vs. HOFFMAN HEAT (9:15)
SUNDAY 4/25 12:00 - 2:00 PRACTICE @ SAGE or 5:00 GAME vs. LAKE ZURICH
****I'LL KEEP YOU POSTED ABOUT SUNDAY****
GO BIG RED!!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-16-2004: Dear Parents- The schedule is out for the 5/1 Opening Day Tournament. We play at 11:00 vs. the Northshore Americans and at 3:00 vs. the Wisconsin Diamond Kings. The Brewers game starts at 6:05. ANYONE INTERESTED IN FIELDING A TEAM IN THE BARRINGTON BIG RED FANTASY LEAGUE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE! See you tomorrow at 12:00! GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-13-2004: Dear Parents, Next Monday, at aproximately 7:30 p.m., we will be holding a Big Red Fantasy Draft. The site of the draft is your computer. Anyone interested but unable to attend can have the computer choose a team for them, based on the computer's rankings. We will each draft a team of 6 OFers, 9 pitchers, 2 3Bmem, 2 SS, 2 2Bmen, 2 1Bmen, 2 catchers. Statistics will be retroactive to the start of the MLB season. Team standings will be based on the following eight statistical categories: PITCHING: wins, saves, k's and era
HITTING: BA, home runs, stolen bases and rbi's For more info, please contact Bill or Max Deevy. Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-11-2004: Dear Parents,
HOPE EVERYONE HAD A HAPPY EASTER!!!
Our schedule this week is as follows:
MONDAY: 5:00 - 6:30 Practice @ Handler Field
TUESDAY: 5:15 Away Game @ Lombard (Please be there by 4:30)
THURSDAY: 5:00 - 6:30 Practice @ Handler Field
SATURDAY: 1:00 Home Game vs. New Lenox (Please be there by 12:00)
SUNDAY: 1:00 Home Game vs. Mundelein (Please be there by 12:00)
Coach Savas from Lombard sent these directions:
Southland Park, Lombard
- 355 South to Roosevelt exit
- East (left) on Roosevelt to Stewart
Stewart is approx. 1.5 miles/McDonalds on NE Corner/1st sidestreet-left
turn lane past Highland (light).
- North (left) on Stewart to Central (1st intersection).
- East (right) on Central to Grace (1st intersection/stop sign)
- South (right) on Grace to dead end...Parking lot on right side of street.
You'll see the park as you pass McDonalds on Stewart...you have to go around
to east side.
Mapquest search (Roosevelt & Stewart, Lombard 60148) is good to see area.
GO BIG RED!!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-07-2004: Parents- WE DO HAVE A GAME TOMORROW VS. JOHNSBURG AT SAGE! PLEASE BE THERE BY 5:00 PM Thanks, Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-05-2004:
Dear Parents, Tomorrows practice time is being changed to 4:30 to 6:00 PM at Hanlers Field. If anyone needs any directions, please let me know. Please e-mail me a confirmation ofthis e-mail.
Thanks, Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-03-2004:
Parents,
Please e-mail me back a confirmation that you received the previous e-mail saying we are playing only one six-inning game at Sage Field at 11:00. Thanks,
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-03-2004:
Dear Parents,
We will be playing one six inning game tomorow at 11:00. Please dress as warmly as humanly possible. No need to arrive any earlier than 10:30 a.m. Any dads who have a tarp (and something to secure it with) that we can hang up, please bring it. I'll bring handwarmers again. Thanks! Go Big Red!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-02-2004:
Dear Parents,
Please have your sons prepared to play baseball after our field work. If it's warm enough, we'll have a team practice or a short scrimmage against the Sage Sting. The boys don't have to wear full uniforms; any pair of baseball pants is fine. Please have them wear winter hats and gloves!!! TWO DAYS 'TIL OPENING DAY!!! GO BIG RED!!! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-02-2004:
Dear Parents,
Most of our uniform order is in. Sportscene has everything in but our hats. Store hours are 9:00-1:00 tomorrow, they're open 'til 6:00 today. TWO DAYS 'TIL OPENING DAY! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 04-01-2004: Dear Parents, Today's practice will be at Handler Field, from 4:30 - 6:00. It's our first
chance to practice outside, and we have alot to cover (pick-offs and baserunning
today)...so please be prompt! Bats will not be necessary. Please have your son wear a winter hat, winter
gloves and his spikes. "The Hand" is on the south side of Kelsey Road, 3/4 mile west of Barrington Road
and 1/2 mile east of the light at Kelsey and River Roads. To mark your
entrance, there will be American flags on either side of the driveway. Please
follow the smaller American flags to park near the soccer goal, or just look for
my car. To view a map to help you find your way, click on this link or cut and paste
this link into your browser's location bar.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?email=1&mapdat
THREE DAYS 'TIL OPENING DAY!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 03-31-2004:
Dear Parents- THERE IS NO PRACTICE TODAY. Tomorrow's practice is scheduled for indoors at the warehouse fron 4:30 - 6:00. If the weather forescast changes for the better, we'll move the practice outside. Please check your e-mail tomorrow morning for the practice site. WEAR WORK GLOVES, BRING BASEBALL GLOVES! With your help, it looks like Sage Field will be ready! Parents and players, please plan on meeting at Sage (w/ rakes, weed removal implements and wheelbarrows) at 12:00. Practice will immediately follow. Steve Biro at Sportscene says the uniforms will be ready in the next couple of days. Please plan on getting them Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. I'll let you know when they're in. FOUR DAYS TO 04/04/04 - OPENING DAY! GO BIG RED! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 03-28-2004:
Dear Parents,
Our schedule this week calls for practices Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We were hoping for good weather to allow us to practice outdoors. However, the weather forecast for all three days is for low 40's and rain or snow. If this forecast holds true, we will be forced to practice inside at the warehouse. It is a luxury to have this facility. However, there is only so much we can do inside and if the weather is inclement we will not practice inside three consecutive days. Assuming the weather forecast is correct, Tuesday's practice will be inside from 5:00 to 6:30. Thursday's will be inside from 4:30 to 6:00. There will not be a practice Wednesday unless the weather changes. We are still hoping to get outside Saturday for 12:00 field work (fathers and sons) followed by a 2:00 practice at Sage. Of course, this is all weather-permitting. Directions to Sage Field are available at www.barringtonbigred.com under "schedules." Unless you here from me, these will be our practice times for the week. We are keeping our fingers crossed for some dry weather to allow Larry Sheetz to finish the work necessary to have Sage Field game-ready. Larry is donating his time and machinery to make Sage playable. Likewise, Fritz Handler has gone to great lengths (and expense) to have Handler Field (The Hand) ready for Big Red to practice on. We are truly blessed to have Larry and Fritz on our team. THANK YOU!! Our uniforms were almost completely sewn when I talked to Steve Biro at Sportscene Thursday. He assured me that everything will be done this week. I'll keep you posted. SEVEN DAYS TO OPENING DAY!!! GO BIG RED!!! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 03-17-2004:
Dear Parents,
Thursday's practice time is 4:30 - 6:00. Please note the following schedule changes:
4/13 vs. Lombard is now AT Lombard
4/28 vs. Lombard (away) has been cancelled
6/17 we will play @ Grayslake
Our schedule is available at barringtonbigred.com under "schedules." Only 18 days 'til Opening Day! Have a great Spring Break! GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 03-06-2004: Dear Parents, Our Whiffle Ball Tournament schedule is as follows: 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 (games have a one- hour time limit). I will provide you with a map on Tuesday. Additionally, please make a note of the following changes to our schedule: 5/23 12:00 home game vs. Lake Villa
6/3 5:30 game @ McHenry
6/5 Home DH vs. DuPage 11/2
6/6 Tentative carwash date (TBA) and 4:00 @ McHenry
6/9 5:45 game @ Norridge
6/15 game @ Lake Villa
7/16 -7/18 Tournament @ Mt. Prospect Thanks to Bob Weisshappel, our schedule is available on our website: www.barringtonbigred.com AS I'VE REQUESTED IN AN EARLIER E-MAIL, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON COMING TO THE WAREHOUSE SUNDAY 3/21 OR 3/28. I NEED TO NOTIFY THE INSTRUCTORS ASAP!! 29 DAYS 'TIL OPENING DAY! GO BIG RED! Mike
 | Message from Mike Day on 02-15-2004: BARRINGTON BIG RED Schedule Notes The attached version of our schedule has several changes and additions. It is a firm schedule....95% of these games have been confirmed. However, we always have changes (teams cancel or request changes, some don't have their home field availability, inclement weather etc.). Additionally, some practice (sites) and game times have not beem determined. I have marked those "TBA" From here on out, I'll keep you posted via e-mail of any additions or changes. I'd rather drop from, than add to our schedule. For example, I've scheduled three successive practices from March 30th through April 1st. I'm hoping to get two good weather days for outside practices in that span. However, unanticipated schedule gaps or our play may dictate adding a practice here or there. July's large gap on the schedule is left open for the required seeding games for the Buffalo Grove Tournament. The warehouse will be open on Sundays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm during Spring Break. These practices are not mandatory. However, I would like you to e-mail me at your earliest convenience if you intend to attend March 21st and/or March 28th. I need to notify the instructors if they are not needed for those weekends. The warehouse session on March 14th will depend on how we play (and are seeded) the day before. OFF WEEKENDS WILL NOT BE CHANGED FOR ANY REASON!!!!
Message from Mike Day on 12-15-2003: Dear Parents,
If you have not yet gone to Sportscene (in Palatine) to size and order your son's uniform, please do so by Thursday. The order will be placed Friday. No payment is due at this time for uniforms!
Additionally, we are ordering off-season t-shirts for Big Red players. (This is a surprise). Please e-mail me by tomorrow with the appropriate size. If you wish to order any additional t-shirts, please e-mail those sizes by tomorrow too. The cost is $9.00/shirt. There is no charge for team members. Please make the check payable to Barrington Big Red.
Happy Holidays!
Mike Message from Mike Day on 12-04-2003: Dear Parents-
If you have not already sent a check to Rick Batliner, please do so at your earliest convenience. Again, his address his 25489 Wagon Wheel in Barrington. This installment is $350.
Additionally, Kathy Handler will be e-mailing you today with info on where to get sized, order and pay for your son's uniform.
Thanks!
Mike
GO BIG RED!
Message from Mike Day on 11-30-2003: Hi- Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! I am certainly thankful for all the dads who helped carry carpeting up two flights of stairs this morning! I am especially thankful for Larry (and Jack) Sheetz, who met me extra-early this morning at Home Depot with his truck, to haul that heavy load up to the warehouse. Thank you Larry! Just a few matters of business...If you haven't turned in your 12/1 installment - $350 - please send it to Rick Batliner at 25489 Wagon Wheel in Barrington (60010). Thanks. Next, if you (or your son) is interested in playing catcher this season, please (have your son) bring catcher's gear - including a cup. Catchers will stay after for about 20 minutes to work exclusively at that position. This is optional. Additionally, Coach Kaz has informed me that he has lost three students due to a broken arm and two brothers moving out of the area. If you are interested in instruction in any facet of baseball, especially hitting, call Coach Kaz at 847-462-0046 before these openings are filled. He charges Big Red families a reduced rate of $25/half-hour. Finally, uniform info will be disseminated by Wednesday. It looks like we will be working with a local store - we're waiting to see if the final quote is in our price range - which will allow each player to try the uniform on before ordering. A big thank you goes to Kathy Handler for exploring so many uniform options so Big Red players can get both value and service. Thank you Kathy! GO BIG RED!!! Mike
Message from Mike Day on 11-25-2003: Dear Parents-
I am very excited to announce that this Sunday will be our first Sunday with professional trainer Tony Bruno. I've attached Tony's bio.
Please remember to pay each professional instructor $5 for each child who attends Sunday's sessions. This is their livlihood.
I'd like to thank Fritz Handler and Bob Weisshappel for doing such a great job as conditioning coaches these first three weeks. THANKS FRITZ AND BOB!
Our second installment, $350, is due 12/1. Please give your check to our treasurer, Rick Batliner, at your earliest convenience.
Thanks and GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 11-24-2003: Dear Big Red Families-
I am pleased to announce that we have entered the College World Series (CWS) tournament the weekend of June 25th thru 27th in Omaha, Nebraska.
Please tentatively mark your calendars.
This tournament has a tie-in with the CWS and we will receive tickets to see this exciting event. We will attempt to stay in the same hotel(s) as the NCAA players, which should really make this a cool experience for the boys!
I'll keep you posted...GO BIG RED!
Mike
Message from Mike Day on 11-14-2003:Dear Parents,
We are fortunate to have so many great parents "stepping up to the plate" for Big Red, like Kathy Handler on uniforms and Bob Weisshappel on our website. Jennifer Deevy is "taking one for the team" by managing our fundraising this season.
On Sunday morning, we will discuss the framework of our fundraising effort this season. This being our inaugural season as an independent team, fundraising is new to many of us and will continue to be a work-in-progress.
In a nutshell, this phase of our plan consists of divvying up Barrington area businesses, with all proceeds being equally distributed among Big Red families to reduce their share of the financial load. Any funds raised through employers, family or non-Barrington area businesses will go directly to reduce the financial liability of the family responsible for raising those funds.
Personal relationships will be the key to success in this phase of our fundraising campaign. For Sunday's meeting, please think of Barrington area businesses that you have formed a relationship with. Try to think of 3 to 5 businesses you can walk into with our fundraising letter, and another 5 to 7 you can personalize (with a short note) and mail.
We will provide each family with 10 color copies of our fundraising letter (copied only for the cost of paper by Tony Krzysko!! THANKS TONY!!) Jennifer will m |
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