March 18, 2022

DTQ Little League Families, 

We are running on all cylinders…as we are just a few weeks away from kicking off the Spring Season.

There are lots of things being worked behind the scenes: uniforms, equipment, opening day invites, permits, ordering food for concessions, deep cleaning all areas that sat vacant over the winter, basket raffle assembly… I could go on and on.  I say this because 100% of our DTQ Board Members have full time jobs and 86% of DTQ Board members have children actively participating in multiple afterschool activities… we ask you to please be patient, we are working as fast as we can to give you all the best season possible.

At this time we want to provide a few reminders and updates (yes…it’s only been a few weeks since our last newsletter…but we honestly can’t keep up with the influx of emails…so we are going to do another email…😉)

Updates:

1.     Pattie E.S: backstop nets have been repaired

2.     Gardzeil:  outfield nets are being repaired, please avoid using this field until repairs have been completed.

3.     Fuller Heights: batting cages are being repaired by the county – at this time there is no known completion date – we will provide managers with updates as soon as we get them.

🚫2022 Spring Registration:  Spring Registration has closed.  For those of you that registered late, please pay your invoices in Blue Sombrero /Sports Connect as soon as possible – We currently have a waitlist, those that have not paid their invoices by 3/20 are subject to disenrollment, unless other arrangements are made.  If you are experiencing issues with your account, please contact our Information Officer at [email protected]       

⚾2022 Teams: Managers have been voted in and teams have been created.  Managers have a mandatory meeting on Sunday 3/20.  Managers have until 3/25 to contact their players.

🌼2022 Opening Day –April 1, 2022 is DTQ’s Opening Day – well Night, at Fuller Heights Park, located at 18809 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle, VA. 22172, at 7PM. The theme this season is “Friday Night Lights”.  Please come hungry, we will have “surprise food options” for dinner and the concession stand will be open!  Follow us on Social Media to find out the latest and greatest info (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter).  Please use this link to sign up and volunteer: https://linktr.ee/dtqlittleleague

🎟 Raffle Ticket Reminder: We have changed the way Fundraiser Raffle Tickets were distributed. Rather than receiving a book of tickets after registering, each family will automatically be entered into an e-raffle, with prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 (2). The $30 raffle fee that is applied at registration will enter 6 - $5 entries under the player’s name into an e-raffle. Families will still be able to “sell” their tickets if they wish. If you chose to “sell” your tickets, you will need to email Amanda Mackenzie (DTQ Fundraiser Coordinator) at [email protected] and let her know to change your player’s name to the new person who bought the tickets you have sold.  

📸2022 Picture Day– Spring pictures are BACK!  April 2, 2022 – times will be emailed to team managers to pass along to their players and families. *Please note currently there are no make up dates for this event*

🆘Volunteers: Little League is highly dependent on its volunteers.  In an effort to avoid “email blasts” we have created a SignUp/LinkTreelink that we will use throughout the season. Please note, volunteer fees are charged up front during the registration process and can be refunded with 4 hours of volunteer service that are verified as completed by a board member. Please use this link to sign up: https://linktr.ee/dtqlittleleague *Note for those of you that have already completed your 4 hours - we will be issuing refunds after Opening Day*

🚦Volunteer Background Checks – Little League International requires ALL Volunteers to complete a yearly background check, be on the lookout for an email from Dumfries District Little League to complete your background check. 

 🌾2022 Field Day– This is a volunteer opportunity – we are still short a few people.  Each season DTQ needs assistance in cleaning up the fields after the winter. Field Day will be on 3/19/2022 (this is tomorrow) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM – to help out, please click on the following SignUp/LinkTree https://linktr.ee/dtqlittleleague

✴2022 Umpire Training – all teens (13 years or older) and adults are welcome to attend Umpire Training.  This clinic will go over basic umpire rules and regulations. Please contact our Chief Umpire Larry Galvan [email protected] or use our SignUp/LinkTree  - https://linktr.ee/dtqlittleleague to secure a time slot.

2022 Spring Camps and Assessments by Division: 

📣DTQ will be hosting a “camp” for T-Ball and Machine Pitch

**SATS have been moved to 3/26 so some of our volunteers are now unable to assist… to make this event successful, please consider volunteering**  SignUp/LinkTree link to volunteer for a time slot is below:  https://linktr.ee/dtqlittleleague

🐈T-Ball: Saturday, March 26, 2022 – 9:00 AM – 11: 00 AM

Location: Fuller Heights Field, 18809 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle, VA. 22172  

· League Age 4: Field 1

· League Age 5: Field 2

· League Age 6: Field 3

🐸Machine Pitch: Saturday, March 26, 2022 – 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Fuller Heights Field, 18809 Fuller Heights Road, Triangle, VA. 22172 

· League Age 6: Field 1

· League Age 7: Field 2

· League Age 8: Field 3

🦁Juniors/Seniors - Sunday March 27, 2022

1.     League Age 13 – 11:00AM – 1:00 PM

2.     League Age 14,15,16 – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

· Location: Wall Park, 4433 Waterway Drive, Montclair, VA. 22025

Reminder:  Please note - for those that played Fall Majors or Fall Seniors and were not drafted the previous Spring - these players (if age appropriate) will be entered into the draft (Majors 10*-12, Juniors 13-14, Seniors 14*-16).  Please note the ages with * are eligible to be drafted up, however there is no guarantee.

💵 2022 Sponsorships: We are now offering a Grand Slam option for our sponsors who donate $1,000, new this year, each $1000 sponsor will receive a “Dugout Sunscreen” instead of the typical outfield banner.  Please note we only have 4 spots remaining – these are first come first served.  If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have leads on companies that would like to work with nonprofits please Madelyn Easterly at [email protected]  - We appreciate you!  --

🎫 2022 Coupons:

DTQ LITTLE LEAGUE

GEAR UP FOR THE SEASON AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

Take 20% off your Entire Purchase at the Dale City store March 25 - 28

(CLICK HERE FOR 20% OFF IN-STORE COUPON)

 And if you need something before or after 3/25 – 3/28, CLICK HERE for other coupons good in-store all season long -- (20% off and season-long coupons cannot be combined*)

 💰2022 Full Refunds - All cancellation requests must be in writing/email ([email protected]) to the league requesting a refund and stating the reason for the player resigning from the season. Prior to 02/12/2021, refunds are available with no penalty.

· IF a refund is requested after 02/12/2021, a refund will be processed minus an administrative fee of $50 and any website processing fees collected by the third-party platform.

· No refunds are available after the division draft (if applicable) or placement on the team.

· IF a refund is requested after player placement, opening day, or first game the board will review the request and decide if a partial refund will be approved. Please note, a refund will not be provided to a player opting to withdrawal from the league due to not being drafted into the Majors or Seniors division(s)

· All refunds will be made via a league issued check and mailed to the registered address on file (in some cases refunds may be offered via the stored card on file, however 3^rd party fees will apply and be charged back to the requestor).

· Cancellation fees may be waived for medical reasons and/or official military orders; all requests of the aforementioned nature will be reviewed by the DTQ Board to decide if a full or partial refund will be issued.

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Thank you!

Ashley Kopecky, DTQLL President

Cindy Ludington, DTQLL Vice President

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