Little League Baseball, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball."

Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists children in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being.  By espousing the virtues of character, courage, and loyalty, the Little League Baseball and Softball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes.

Coginchaug Little League board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Durham Town Hall and are open to the public. 

We welcome new board members and hope to see you there!

by posted 05/22/2013
 

Boys Minors Dugout Team - Allied Mechanical

Congratulations to the players and coaches of Allied Mechanical Services, Boys Minors, who was the 2013 CLL Dugout Team.  The team visited the Rock Cats dugout prior to the game and also took the field with the players during the playing of the National Anthem.

 
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posted 05/16/2013
 
Hello everyone,

We are looking forward to a fun and exciting game this Sunday, May 19th, at our annual CLL Family Day at the New Britain Rock Cats.

Congratulations to the boys minors team - Allied Mechanical Services - for selling the most tickets!  They will be our official "Dugout Team" and will be able to visit the Rock Cats dugout before the game.

Congratulations to Derek Grant - from Grant Groundscapes, boys majors and to Arianna Holahan - from Country Flower Farms, girls farm who were chosen to throw out a first pitch prior to the start of the game!

Update to the Rock Cats clinic:  The pre-game clinic will be held from 10-11am only.  At the conclusion of the clinic, players will be able to get autographs from the Rock Cats players before they begin their batting practice.

If you do not plan to attend the morning clinic, gates to the stadium open at 12noon and game time is at 1:35pm.  All of the pre-game activities, including a parade around the entire field (open to all CLL players) will begin at approximately 12:30pm.

Please make sure to have your players wear their CLL jerseys and hats and show their CLL pride!

Online tickets can be picked up tonight, Friday night and all day Saturday at the concessions stand in Durham.  Extra tickets will also be available for purchase at $7.00 per ticket.

Please contact Michele Wenchell at if you have any questions about this event.

Thank you and see you at New Britain Stadium!

 
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by posted 05/10/2013
 

T-ball Director, Andy Kleczkowski, works with players on catching pop-ups

The Spring 2013 little league season is off to a great start.  During the last week of April, our 5 and 6 year t-ball teams, coaches and parents took part in new clinics designed to teach basic skills to both our players and coaches.    These clinics were organized and run by many of the CLL Board Members and coaches from our upper leagues.  Stations were set up on the t-ball fields to show our newest little leaguers how to run the bases, hit a ball off of a “T”, catch grounders and pop-ups and how to properly throw.  The clinics were well received by parents and coaches who will implement these drills with their teams for the rest of the t-ball season.    
 
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by posted 05/02/2013
 

CLL 1993 Majors Softball Team Photo

Coginchaug Little League honors 20^th anniversary Softball Team
 
On April 27, Coginchaug Little League celebrated their 24^th Opening Day Ceremonies on a spectacular spring afternoon in Durham. Along with the traditional parade of teams, the event included speeches from selectmen Laura Francis and John Brayshaw, a cleverly written invocation from Father Tony Dinoto of Church of the Epiphany, and the official first pitches of the new season by Cal Pitruzello and Kailey Lipka.
 
This year, the league took the opportunity to remember the greatest team in the history of the league, on this the 20^th anniversary. Many of us recall the dominant softball teams here at Coginchaug High School during the later parts of the decade of the 1990s. Coginchaug won 5 Class S titles in 6 years. Before that team became a dynasty in our state, they got their start playing here at Coginchaug Little League. In 1993, this group of girls, then 11 and 12 years old, went on an unprecedented run in postseason play, winning the District 9 title and the Connecticut State title, and went to Bristol to compete against the state champions of the 5 other New England States.
 
Playing in a double-elimination tournament format, Coginchaug lost an early game to Massachusetts, and had to stay perfect the rest of the way or face elimination. They advanced out of the losers bracket to again face Massachusetts, and picked-up back-to-back wins to claim the only New England Championship in Coginchaug Little League history. (In doing so they joined the 1974 Durham Little League softball team that also won a New England title for our town). They advanced to the Eastern Regional tournament, held in Vineland, New Jersey, falling to Islip Little League from Long Island New York in the title game, and coming up just one game short of a trip to Kalamazoo, Michigan, which at that time hosted the 1993 Little League Softball World Series. At the end of all of this, they finished ranked as the 8^th best 12 year old softball team in the country. 
 
8 players, some traveling from as far as Philadelphia to be there, along with coach Ray Arrigoni were in attendance Saturday, and were met with cheers as each player from the 93 roster was introduced.
 
During the ceremonies, the league also honored their 10-11 year baseball tournament team, coached by Kenny Vallone, that advanced to the Connecticut state title game in 2012.

 

CLL 1993 Majors Softball Team Photo:

 
Coaches and Assistants/Back Row
Nancy Miller, Ray Arrigoni-Manager, Dane Castor-Asst Coach, Tony Calcagni
 
 

Second Row

Megan Castor, Jaime Dlubac, Micahala DsShane, Dana Sheehan, Katie Powers, Amy Drega, Katie Archer
 
 

Front Row

Jill Munson, Sarah Arrigoni, Shannon Ryder, Lisa Morrettini, Brandi Daly
 

 
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by posted 04/20/2013
 
The Coginchaug Concession Stand Committee (CSC) is proud to announce that the volunteer scheduling system is up and running!  At this time, we are requesting that at least one parent/guardian for every boy and girl player from the Farm, Minor, Major, 50/70 and Junior leagues to access the system and sign up for a shift.  We welcome any and all T-Ball parents/guardian to sign up as well!
 
Access to the schedule is as easy as:
 

1. Go directly to:  http://vols.pt/VCAWRe or to the volunteer button which is conveniently located on the CLL website.
2. Enter your email address and create a password.
3. Choose a date that is good for YOU!

 
Volunteers are asked to ONLY sign up for Concession Stand Duty Shifts and not Concession Stand Manager Shifts as they will be filled by members of the CLL Board of Directors and CSC members.  Although if you feel that you would like to become part of the CSC, we will gladly welcome you into the fold!  
 
Please remember as a token of our appreciation to every parent/guardian for each shift worked at the Concession Stand, you will receive 2 hamburgers, chicken sandwiches or hotdogs and two beverages of your choosing.
 
Lastly, remember if all of us sign up for only one shift during our Spring season, the Concession Stand can remain open for all to enjoy. Thanks in advance to all of you for your kind assistance.
 
The Coginchaug Concession Stand Committee (CSC) is proud to announce that the volunteer scheduling system is up and running!  At this time, we are requesting that at least one parent/guardian for every boy and girl player from the Farm, Minor, Major, 50/70 and Junior leagues to access the system and sign up for a shift.  We welcome any and all T-Ball parents/guardian to sign up as well!
 
Access to the schedule is as easy as:
 

1. Go directly to:  http://vols.pt/VCAWRe or to the volunteer button which is conveniently located on the CLL website.
2. Enter your email address and create a password.
3. Choose a date that is good for YOU!

 
Volunteers are asked to ONLY sign up for Concession Stand Duty Shifts and not Concession Stand Manager Shifts as they will be filled by members of the CLL Board of Directors and CSC members.  Although if you feel that you would like to become part of the CSC, we will gladly welcome you into the fold!  
 
Please remember as a token of our appreciation to every parent/guardian for each shift worked at the Concession Stand, you will receive 2 hamburgers, chicken sandwiches or hotdogs and two beverages of your choosing.
 
Lastly, remember if all of us sign up for only one shift during our Spring season, the Concession Stand can remain open for all to enjoy. Thanks in advance to all of you for your kind assistance.
 
 
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by posted 03/02/2013
 
Catchers Clinic for Softball Players League Age 8-12 sponsored by Coginchaug Little League
 
 Instructors include Jackie Benson and Naomi Rinaldo from the Coginchaug High School Softball Team.
 
Dates: Sunday March 10, 17,  24^th from 10:45  to 11:30.  Girls will be invited to catch during the 8:30 or 9:15 pitching clinic on April 7^th. 
Location: Lake Grove Gym in Durham  
Fee: $30
Register at http://www.coginchaugll.org/
Girls need to bring their glove and the league will provide the protective gear.  A parent is welcome to stay but he/she does not need to be present during the clinic.
 
Questions please contact Michele Rulnick at . 
 
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by posted 02/18/2013
 
The following information was submitted by Dan Munro, 50/70 Baseball League Director:



"We will be playing on Sundays, morning, afternoon and into early evening. Game times will be determined by how many teams we have and possible Babe Ruth schedule. 

We do have other towns interested in playing and some travel may be required. 13 year olds with expired Major League Little league eligibility can register at 110.00 per players .

We will also accept 12 and 11 year olds to help fill out teams. With games on Sunday this should not interfere with Major Little League Schedule. 12 and 11 year olds will have a basic open try out day to select candidates to play on teams. The number of selected 12 and 11 year is not determined as of yet and open try out date has not been set yet. Cost for 11 and 12 year olds will be only 75.00.

All Star Team for 50/70 will only include 13 year olds.  12 and 11 year old player will complete with their Little League age group teams. 

50/70 baseball is a step up from Little League and a Step down from Babe Ruth in terms of baseball field size. The base paths are 70 feet apart and pitching mound is at 50 feet. Pitchers hold runners on as base runners are allowed to lead and steal bases. Balks may be called on pitchers.

This league will help player transform into real baseball rules used right up to Major League Baseball.

Any questions, please feel free to e/mail me questions at  "

To register your player for this league, please visit our website, www.coginchaugll.org, and click on "Register Online".

Thank you.
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by posted 02/11/2013
 
Hello everyone,

Dicks Sporting Goods is offering all local little league organizations coupons on both baseball/softball clothing and equipment.  These coupons are valid until 6/30/13.

To view the Dicks coupons, please click on the link, http://app.dcsg.com/couponsheet/?s=531504

Thank you,

CLL Board of Directors
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by posted 01/15/2013
 

The official Coginchaug Little League logo

Coginchaug Little League is pleased to be partnering with Billings Sports to offer you CLL apparel and gear for the kick off of the 2013 season.

Visit our online store by going to www.billingssports.com and click on the box that says “Online Team Stores”.  Then enter our store code, cll13, and grab yourself some newly branded CLL swag to show your pride and support for our league ! 

All online orders placed by Sunday, April 21st, will be available for pick up at the CLL Concession Stand on Opening Day, Saturday, April 27th.  Make sure to place your order today!

Hoodies to crews to short sleeve and long sleeve shirts, cinch bags and blankets -- some items are able to be customized with your players name too !

Ordering is easy : pay with your credit card and merchandise will be available in a few short weeks. The online store will be up and running all the way through our spring 2013 little league season.
 
All proceeds from the sale of merchandising will go back into CLL and help to support our league – so gear up and show your CLL Pride.  Please contact Karen Piquol at if you have any questions about our CLL apparel website.
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