Welcome to Bethlehem Little League
League Headlines
*Bethlehem Little League Registration 2011 - Click on About Us Page
*New Age Groups for 2011
*If numbers allow, divisions will be as follows: (4-6 T-Ball), (7-9 Minor Kid Pitch), (10-12 Major), (13-14 Junior), (14-16 Senior), (16-18 Big League)
*Bethlehem Little League Registration 2011 - Click on About Us Page
*New Age Groups for 2011
*If numbers allow, divisions will be as follows: (4-6 T-Ball), (7-9 Minor Kid Pitch), (10-12 Major), (13-14 Junior), (14-16 Senior), (16-18 Big League)
League Reminders
*If you are interested in being a manager for the 2011 season, please contact President Mark Imes as soon as possible
*Registrations CONTINUE Fri March 4 and 11 from 6 to 8pm and Sat March 5 and 12 from 9am to 3pm
*Talent assessments will be held Sat March 5 and 12
*Major Field: Age 7 to 9 - 10am to 11:30am....Age 10 to 12 - 12pm to 1:30pm....Age 4 to 6 - 2pm to 3pm
*Senior Field: Age 13 and 14 - 10am to 11am....Age 15 and 16 - 12pm to 1pm
*Opening Day 2011 is Sat April 9 and 9:30am on the Major Field
*Registrations CONTINUE Fri March 4 and 11 from 6 to 8pm and Sat March 5 and 12 from 9am to 3pm
*Talent assessments will be held Sat March 5 and 12
*Major Field: Age 7 to 9 - 10am to 11:30am....Age 10 to 12 - 12pm to 1:30pm....Age 4 to 6 - 2pm to 3pm
*Senior Field: Age 13 and 14 - 10am to 11am....Age 15 and 16 - 12pm to 1pm
*Opening Day 2011 is Sat April 9 and 9:30am on the Major Field
5600 Bethlehem Road Henrico VA 23230
Bethlehem Little League was established in 1960 at the complex on the corner of Bethlehem Road and Dickens Road. We have been affiliated with District 5 and Little League Baseball since that date. 2011 will be our 52nd season. Our league is a non-profit, volunteer organization that promotes a positive place for children and teenagers to develop friendships, athletic skills, sportsmanship and respect. We offer T-Ball for ages 5-7 and Baseball for ages 7-18 in divisions of Pitching Machine, Minor, Major, Junior & Senior. Our program serves the youth of central and western Henrico County in Richmond VA. Bethlehem Little League is run by a group of board members who graciously volunteer their time and abilities to serve our league. Bethlehem Little League works in cooperation with Johnson Elementary School and Henrico County Parks & Rec
The Bethlehem LL fundraiser for 2010 is Spirit Cups. Players are selling these cups which come in a 4-pack. They are a sturdy 16oz plastic cup that is dishwasher safe and can be used over and over. You can choose from any NFL or MLB team as well as various colleges around the country. All orders are due to Bethlehem LL by Tuesday May 18. We will be at the Concession Stand that night from 6:30-8:00 PM collecting any orders. If you placed an order, they will shipped to us and you will receive them sometime in Mid-June. Thank you for supporting Spirit Cups and more importantly Bethlehem Little League!
Bethlehem Opening Day 2010 Sat April 17
This past Saturday was Bethlehem Little Leagues 51st Opening Day. Traditional parade of teams, board member announcements, award ceremonies, and the first pitch events all took place on the Major Field on a cloudy, yet mild morning. Many recent Opening Days it was snowing or raining so this year's weather was alright.
President Mark Imes and Secretary April Bourne announced the teams that walked onto the Major Field for the parade of teams.
The 2010 teams are T-Ball Marlins, Nationals, and Orioles; Machine Pitch Mets, Rays, and Red Sox; Minor Braves, Giants, and Pirates; Major Athletics and Royals; and Junior Twins and Senior Cardinals.
Vice President Scott Butler was given a prestigious award for his dedication to the league for 30+ years. His major Royals team and manager Jason Hunt presented him with this award. Scott had one son who played in the league in years past. Twins manager Dick Partin won the Olinger Award which is given to the individual at Bethlehem who most deserves the award for volunteering their time and effort with no child or relative currently in the league. Dick has been coaching at Bethlehem for 15+ years and has had two sons play in the league in years past. Former league president Mark England was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award for 2010. His dedication to the league last season many hours of the day and often 7 days a week was much appreciated. Mark was President of Bethlehem Little League from 2002-2003 and 2007-2009 and also served as a coach and facilities director during that time. Mark currently coaches the Big League team at Bethlehem and has had a son and a daughter play at Bethlehem in years past. Congratulations to all three individuals. A thank you to Tara Martin for singing the National Anthem during the Opening Day ceremony and congratulations to Logan Willett of the T-Ball Nationals for throwing out the traditional "first pitch" to Senior Cardinal Jacob Hancock. Bethlehem Little League continues our tradition of having the youngest player in the league throw out the first pitch to the oldest player.
Opening Day Game Results: Rays 1 Red Sox 1 --- Athletics 4 Royals 2 --- Mets 8 Vikings 7 --- Twins 15 Rangers 14
Giants 14 Reds 6 --- Cardinals 3 Yankees 2 --- Pirates 12 Braves 6
President Mark Imes and Secretary April Bourne announced the teams that walked onto the Major Field for the parade of teams.
The 2010 teams are T-Ball Marlins, Nationals, and Orioles; Machine Pitch Mets, Rays, and Red Sox; Minor Braves, Giants, and Pirates; Major Athletics and Royals; and Junior Twins and Senior Cardinals.
Vice President Scott Butler was given a prestigious award for his dedication to the league for 30+ years. His major Royals team and manager Jason Hunt presented him with this award. Scott had one son who played in the league in years past. Twins manager Dick Partin won the Olinger Award which is given to the individual at Bethlehem who most deserves the award for volunteering their time and effort with no child or relative currently in the league. Dick has been coaching at Bethlehem for 15+ years and has had two sons play in the league in years past. Former league president Mark England was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award for 2010. His dedication to the league last season many hours of the day and often 7 days a week was much appreciated. Mark was President of Bethlehem Little League from 2002-2003 and 2007-2009 and also served as a coach and facilities director during that time. Mark currently coaches the Big League team at Bethlehem and has had a son and a daughter play at Bethlehem in years past. Congratulations to all three individuals. A thank you to Tara Martin for singing the National Anthem during the Opening Day ceremony and congratulations to Logan Willett of the T-Ball Nationals for throwing out the traditional "first pitch" to Senior Cardinal Jacob Hancock. Bethlehem Little League continues our tradition of having the youngest player in the league throw out the first pitch to the oldest player.
Opening Day Game Results: Rays 1 Red Sox 1 --- Athletics 4 Royals 2 --- Mets 8 Vikings 7 --- Twins 15 Rangers 14
Giants 14 Reds 6 --- Cardinals 3 Yankees 2 --- Pirates 12 Braves 6
I Trust In God
I Love My Country
And Will Respect Its Laws
I Will Play Fair
And Strive To Win
But Win Or Lose
I Will Always Do My Best
Little League Parent Pledge
I Will Teach All Children
To Play Fair And Do Their Best
I Will Support All Coaches And Players
And Respect Decisions Of Umpires
I Will Always Praise Good Effort
Despite The Outcome Of The Game
Bethlehem Little League's Boundaries are:
To The West: Intersection of Interstate 64 and 295
To The Northwest: Interstate 295
To The North: Mountain Rd to Route 1
To The Northeast: Intersection of Route 1 and Parham Rd
To The East: Interstate of Interstate 95 and Route 1
To The Southeast: Henrico County/Richmond City Line
To The Southwest: Intersection of Three Chopt & Pemberton