Mel Ott Little League, Inc. (716) 836-6451

Congratulations to our
2010 District 1 champions

District One Baseball Champions
9-10 Champion Mel Ott Little League
Section One Baseball Championships
9-10 Champion Mel Ott


Softball Travel Tryouts various dates in September. See the schedule below under news. Are you looking for update information on all the events that are going at Mel Ott? Well look no further than the multiple calendars that are located under the Schedules menu header on the navigation bar above. . So check them out.



Mel Ott little league is a volunteer supported organization. We are located behind Sweet Home Middle School, at 377 Meyer Road, Amherst NY, 14226.

 

News | Important Reminders | Job Openings | Parent Info

News Sept. 1, 2010

Ball Elections for the 2011 Board:
The Mel Ott Board of Directors will be holding elections at their board meeting on 9/14/10. All positions are open and nominations  are being accepted. Anyone interested in joining please contact Jim Prentice or Al Rozansky. All nominations must be received by  9/10/10 at 6pm. 

Ball Girls  fast pitch travel softball team tryouts:
10U - Thursday 9/9 @ 6:00PM (rain date 9/10) for  more info contact Geoff Koeppel  689-2232 or deborahkoeppel@yahoo.com
12U - Wednesday 9/8 @6:00PM (rain date 9/9)for  more info contact Mike Plotner  361-7507 or mcaap1@msn.com
16U - Saturday 9/ 11 @ 11:00AM , (rain date 9/ 12) for more info contact Tom Ross  583-3410 or tom.ross@bowebellhowell.com, Diane Zarconi  - 570-4311 or diane437mf@hotmail.com
Spots are available at all positions at all age groups including pitchers and catchers
For further info contact: Pat Land Mel Ott Travel Softball Coordinator - pwland123@roadrunner.com
Tryouts will take place at the Mel Ott Complex 377 Meyer Rd, Amherst, NY.  Please arrive a few minutes early for registration.

Ball Thank You:
THe Mel Ott Board of Directors would like to thank you the Coaches, Players, Fans and Umpires for a great season. Looking forward to the 2011 season with many new and exciting things to come. Look for the 2011 News Letter coming in January 2011

Ball ExtravaganzaTournament news:
The Extravaganza Tournament was a great success for both baseball and softball.
The winners for the Baseball Extravaganza are: 8U - Clarence Black, 9U - Clarence Big Red Machine,  10U - North Tonawanda Americans, 11U - Mel Ott 10U, 12U - Tonawanda American, 14U - Mel Ott Blue
Congratulations to the winners .
Looking forward to seeing you all next year.

Ball Mel Ott 10U Williamsport Team Returns with 2 banners:
Mel Ott lost today's game to end  a great run for the 10U state title. Congratulations to the following boys for bringing home 2 banners (one for districts and one for sectionals) to fly at Mel Ott: Andre' Torrico Mike Mazzara Mike Flemming Mike Wells Owen Green Vinny Ventura Jacob Ohman Joe Battaglia Joseph Torrillo Jacob Reger Sean Whitehead Cooper Heck.

BallPlease upload digital team pictures to the Mel Ott Shutterfly Site:
Mel Ott has created a shutterfly wedsite to have all coaches and team Reps. uplaod pictures of your team in action . These pictures will be added to the end of seasonYearbook. Follow these directions to upload the pictures:
Go to www.shutterfly.com ,
Use Id: melottlittleleague@gmail.com
Password:  moll2010
Any problems uploading, email the pics to melottlittleleague@gmail.com

Ball New Code of Conduct:
Zero tollerance. Click here to read it.

 

Important Reminders Aug 18 , 2010

Ball Recycle plastic bottles:
Remember to use the the red Coke Cola recycle bins for all you plastic drink bottles.

Ball NO SMOKING OR PETS allowed at Mel Ott:
Just a reminder Mel Ott complex is on Sweet Home School Property and no pets or smoking are allowed any where on any school property.

Ball New Bat Requirements:
All non wood bats for the 2009 Season need to have on it's label the BESR or bat exit speed ratio which is 1.15 or lower. for more info check out this link: update from L. L.

BallVolunteer Sign-ups:
Get your volunteer fee back by volunteering your 4 hours either on Grounds, Concessions or with special projects. Please email [molltasks@gmail.com] with your name, phone number, date, time and task. Pending approval, a response to your request will be submitted back to you. Special projects include such things as repairs to diamonds, Plumbing, Carpentry and Electricial repairs.

BallCoaches Reminder:
There is a link on the coaches corner page that sends game information to the Amherst Bee. If you want your team to be in the paper that's the place to do it.
Click here for the direct link

BallParking at Mel Ott:
Please use the Middle School back parking lots. This will help alleviate the parking and driving on Meyer Road. Please do not park on Meyer Rd if you can not keep your vehicle inside the white strip on the shoulder. Also do not block the mailboxes or the enterance to the Complex on Saturdays.

 

Job Openings

BallDugout Diner:
Contact the director, Sue Carpentar. scarpy23@verizon.net with any comments or suggestions.

Ball Board Member opening:
All board member positions open for the 2011season. Please check this link http://www.melottlittleleague.org/Communications/BoardCoor.html also check out the director tab and if you see something you are interested in contact President Al Rozansky.at mollpres@melottlittleleague.org or Secretary Jim Prentice at jprentice574@yahoo.com for more info and how to apply.

 

Parent Info

BallParents Guide:

Little League's Parents guide this has some very good information for Parents IE: Children and Sports, Communicating with your Players Coach and Your Role as a Little League Parent. Click on the link above to access this information.

BallParent Web site Information:

Mel Ott Little League is trying to provide more information electronically.
Mel Ott needs you to check the login Parent Page for any General League messages. For example: Rain Out information.

Rain out information will be posted no later than 1 hour before game time, which it states in the Mel Ott Supplemental Rule Book (sometimes sooner) but with Buffalo Spring weather it may be harder to predict sooner.
You can also get the rain out information texted to you on your cell phone by updating your Personal Information from the Parent Page. Just enter your cell provider and cell number in the requested area ( phone 3) and if there is a rain out you will be contacted as soon as the decision is made. No need to check the website.

Ball How to access your Parent Page once you are registered.

It is very important that you have the correct Email Address and cell phone registered.
To verify your Email Address and Cell PhoneNumber :
* Log in to the Parent Team page from the Mel Ott home page Log-In Tab or click here with your Parent ID and Password
* Click on your child's name in the roster
( it will bring up some basic information, including if you entered an email address).
* Check if it is accurate.
(We have many Emails being returned every season).
* Make any correction,
* Click Update.
It will be updated immediately.

BallLogin Help:

If you do not know your ID # ask your COACH.
1) go to the Log In tab above
2 Click on parent /coach
3) Enter your ID #
4) If this is your first time logging in and you do not have or know your password try pressing enter without a password.
5) If it does not work enter your Id # and press forgot Password ( it will email you information on how to add or correct your password).
6) If this fails, please use the Feed Back under Communication link and one of the administrators will check your information and get back to you.


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377 Meyer Road. P.O. Box 642, Amherst NY, 14226
(716) 836-6451