Zionsville Little League’s 64th season officially gets underway this Friday, April 21 with a long-standing special tradition of the ZLL Opening Ceremonies.
The following are details that should be helpful for players and families that evening.
The ceremony takes place on Field 1 which is in the far northwest corner of Lions Park near the tennis and basketball courts. Eighty-seven teams will be represented that evening (42 baseball, 18 softball, 26 T-ball and 1 Challenger). Prior to the ceremony, your team will gather on either Field 4 or Field 2. Please click here see the list to see where your team should meet.
PLAYERS SHOULD ARRIVE AT EITHER FIELD 2 OR FIELD 4 NO LATER THAN 5:30 PM EXCEPT THOSE TEAMS WHOSE PICTURES ARE BEING TAKEN BEFORE OPENING CEREMONIES BEGIN. Instructions on team photos are further below.
The program begins promptly at 6 pm with the Parade of Teams.
Parents and guests – once you have left your child with his or her team’s coach, please proceed to the audience seating area in the Field 1 outfield. It is not necessary for you to stay with your child in the infield during the ceremony unless you are a coach. We suggest that you bring a chair or blanket to sit on in the grass.
Players should be dressed in their uniforms and hats. There is no need to bring bats, gloves or any other equipment unless they are playing that night.
Coaches will receive a separate set of instructions later this week on lining up and the parading onto the field.
The program will conclude at approximately 7 pm followed by several games that night.
With more than 300 families expected that night, please build in ample time for parking at the Lions Park lots as well as on the surrounding streets. It’s a good idea to carpool as much as possible. Please check the Zionsville Little League Facebook page, Twitter feed or communication directly from your coach about last minute details regarding Opening Ceremonies.
If you have any questions about Opening Ceremonies, please contact JoJo Rinebold at jojorinebold@hotmail.com or 317-445-2202 (cell).
If anyone has T-ball related questions, please contact Ken Kibbe at kkibbe@bagcoz.org.
Team Picture Information and Schedule for April 21 and 22
ZLL is pleased to announce that Pro-Tek Photography is ZLL’s photographer again this year. Team Pictures will be taken on Friday April 21st for several teams and Saturday April 22 for the rest of the teams.
Schedule
A copy of the team picture schedule for Friday and Saturday is provided below. Please arrive for your team’s appointment ahead of time so that we can remain on schedule. As noted above, the 8 teams playing in games on Friday evening will have team pictures taken between 5 pm and 5:30 pm. 16 teams will have team pictures taken after the Opening Night ceremony, beginning at 7 PM. The remaining teams will have pictures taken on Saturday beginning at 8:40 AM.
Location
Pictures on Friday April 21 will be taken in the Lions Clubhouse. Teams are asked to report to a sign in table in the area between Field 1 and the Lions Clubhouse.
Pictures on Saturday April will be taken in the shelter house north of Field 1. Teams are asked to report to a sign in table in the area adjacent to the shelter house.
Ordering Pictures – Please Read – Very Important
There are two methods for ordering pictures this year.
The preferred method is to order your picture package online from Pro-Tek at the link below. AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR ORDER, PRINT THE RECEIPT AND BRING THE RECEIPT TO YOUR PICTURE APPOINTMENT.
Alternatively, you may complete the paper order form and bring a check to your picture session.
Zionsville Little League Picture Schedule |
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| Friday – April 21st, 2017 | |||
| Location: Lions Club Club House | |||
| Picture Time | Game Time | Division | Teams |
| 5:10 | 7:00 | 50/70 | A’s |
| 5:10 | 7:00 | 50/70 | Red Sox |
| 5:15 | 7:00 | Major Baseball | Rangers |
| 5:15 | 7:00 | Major Baseball | Giants |
| 5:20 | 7:00 | Major Softball | Pepperdine |
| 5:20 | 7:00 | Major Softball | Colorado State |
| 5:25 | 7:00 | Minor Baseball | Nationals |
| 5:25 | 7:00 | Minor Baseball | Mariners |
| Opening Ceremony | |||
| 7:00 | N/A | Rookie Softball | Miami |
| 7:00 | N/A | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Rockhounds |
| 7:05 | N/A | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Sea Dogs |
| 7:05 | N/A | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | River Cats |
| 7:10 | N/A | Rookie 8 Baseball | Bats |
| 7:10 | N/A | Minor Softball | Maryland |
| 7:15 | N/A | Minor Softball | Alabama |
| 7:15 | N/A | Minor Softball | Kansas State |
| 7:20 | N/A | Minor Softball | South Carolina |
| 7:20 | N/A | Minor Baseball | Rockies |
| 7:25 | N/A | Minor Baseball | Indians |
| 7:25 | N/A | Majors – Baseball | Blue Jays |
| 7:30 | N/A | Majors – Baseball | Orioles |
| 7:30 | N/A | 50/70 | Dodgers |
| 7:35 | N/A | 50/70 | Cubs |
| 7:35 | N/A | 50/70 | Cardinals |
Zionsville Little League Picture Schedule |
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| Saturday – April 22nd, 2017 | |||
| Location: Shelter House | |||
| Picture Time | Game Time | Division | Teams |
| 8:40 AM | 10:00 | Major Baseball | Astros |
| 8:50 AM | 10:00 | Major Baseball | Dodgers |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 | Rookie 8 Baseball | Bees |
| 9:10 AM | 10:00 | Rookie 8 Baseball | Timber Rattlers |
| 9:20 AM | 10:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Volcanoes |
| 9:30 AM | 10:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Hot Rods |
| 10:10 AM | 11:00 | Rookie Softball | Michigan |
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 | Minor Softball | Tennessee |
| 10:40 AM | 11:30 | Minor Softball | Georgia |
| 10:50 AM | 12:00 | Rookie 8 Baseball | Mudcats |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 | Rookie 8 Baseball | Dragons |
| 11:10 AM | 12:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Indians |
| 11:20 AM | 12:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Tin Caps |
| 11:30 AM | 12:30 | Major Baseball | Braves |
| 11:40 AM | 12:30 | Major Baseball | Padres |
| 11:50 AM | 12:30 | Minor Baseball | Phillies |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 | Minor Baseball | Reds |
| 12:10 PM | 12:45 PM | Rookie Softball | Nebraska |
| 12:20 PM | 1:15 PM | Minor Softball | Georgia Tech |
| 12:50 PM | 2:00 | Majors – Softball | Illinois |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 | Rookie 8 Baseball | Hooks |
| 1:10 PM | 2:00 | Rookie 8 Baseball | Muckdogs |
| 1:20 PM | 2:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Thunder |
| 1:30 PM | 2:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Ironbirds |
| 1:40 PM | 2:30 PM | Rookie Softball | Auburn |
| 1:50 PM | 2:30 PM | Rookie Softball | Florida |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 | Minor Baseball | Royals |
| 2:10 PM | 3:00 | Minor Baseball | Brewers |
| 2:20 PM | 3:00 | Minor Baseball | Angels |
| 2:30 PM | 3:00 | Minor Baseball | Mets |
| 2:50 PM | 4:00 | Majors – Softball | Wisconsin |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Lugnuts |
| 3:10 PM | 4:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Storm |
| 3:20 PM | 4:00 | Rookie 6/7 Baseball | Scrappers |
| 3:30 PM | 4:15 PM | Rookie Softball | Oklahoma State |
| 3:40 PM | 4:15 PM | Rookie Softball | Texas A&M |