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Fort Hunt Little League Kicks Off Spring Season

Fort Hunt Little League hosted Opening Day on Saturday.

Editor's Note: The following article was submitted by JoAnn Ruffin, Fort Hunt Little League Information Officer.

Fort Hunt Little League officially kicked off its spring 2013 season Saturday at Red Stevens Field, behind Carl Sandburg Middle School.

Ongoing construction at Carl Sandburg Middle School did not deter nearly 600 Little Leaguers and families from participating in the parade of teams, gathering at home plate to recite the Little League pledges for players, parents and volunteers. 

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Fort Hunt Little League President Paul Murphy presented the 2012 Paul A. Massey Volunteer of the Year award to Jeff Bigler for his many years of service to the league and community. Murphy thanked Bigler for his outstanding volunteerism that has had an impact on every level of play. He was instrumental in several key areas, including providing T-Ball fields, developing the league’s annual Home Run Derby fundraiser, and managing a Juniors All Star District 9 championship team. 

West Potomac High School Varsity Head Coach, Jim Sullivan, and several former Little Leaguers now playing baseball on the West Potomac Varsity team were present as well.  Coach Sullivan noted that West Potomac’s Varsity team is off to a strong start and he is looking forward to a great season.  He recognized Fort Hunt as an important part of the team’s success due to the skills first developed in Little League.  The Fort Hunt Sportsmen’s Association presented a generous donation to the league.  The Fort Hunt Sportsmen is a non-profit club dedicated to the support of local youth sports. Mount Vernon School Board Representative Dan Storck and Virginia District 9 Administrator John Donaldson were on hand to welcome players and families as well. 

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The next important date on the Fort Hunt Little League calendar is its annual Home Run Derby on May 18.  This is the league’s largest fundraiser. It enables Fort Hunt to continue to provide quality fields and instruction for every child wanting to play baseball in our area. 

Spring play began following the ceremony. Fort Hunt Little League offers spring T-ball and baseball for boys and girls ages 4 to 14.  For more information visit www.FortHuntLittleLeague.org

 


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