Owego Little League News
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• 54th Opening Day  
May 7, Saturday
 Highlights of the first day of the 54th season of Owego Little League include a traditional parade, 27 teams on Nick Raftis Memorial Field for Opening Day ceremonies, and 13 baseball, tee ball and softball games. 

The Parade
 The parade forms from 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 am on Temple Street by the Owego Police Department. Players should report to their manager and coach. Volunteer Parade Chairman John Loftus moves the parade at 8:30 am. Parade route is North Avenue to George Street to Hyde Park. Traffic is stopped to allow the enthusiastic Little Leaguers to march and enjoy their very special day. Players and league officials say Thank You to the motorists for their patience. 

Opening Day Ceremony
 Hyde Park welcomes all teams, supporters, families and friends. VFW Color Guard raises the American and POW/MIA flags at the Elks Flag Pole. Fourth and fifth graders from Owego Elementary sing the National Anthem. Teams and league officers are introduced. Traditional "First Pitch" opens the baseball, tee ball and softball seasons.

Vietnam Veterans Honored 
 Owego Little League honors all veterans especially  Vietnam Veterans who will march to celebrate Vietnam Veterans Recognition Week.

Thirteen Games
 Hyde Park has five diamonds for 13 Opening Day games. Five games at 10:30 am, five more at 12:30 pm, and three at 3:30 pm. 

• Call for Volunteers from Parents  
"We do it for the kids." More volunteer help is needed from parents. President Steve Gregory needs a head umpire, base and plate umpires, team moms, concession stand attendants, helpers during games, and a training coordinator for coaches and assistants. 

• Games
 Monday, May 9 – Play Ball at 6 p.m. Five games each weeknight at 6 p.m. and more on Saturday mornings.

• Picture Day
May 14, Saturday 
 Coordinator Joe Fuller announces Team and Player Picture Day for baseball, tee ball and girls softball from 8:30 am to 1 pm at Owego Elementary School. Teener League Picture Day Wednesday, June 1, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at OES.

• Owego Little League Contact
 For updated information, www.eteamz/owego.com, or Hyde Park 687-1910 or OLL Public Relations Director Jim Raftis 687-4229 or jraftis2@stny.rr.com.