South Portland Little League will kick off our 75th anniversary season with a big Opening Day celebration... and you're invited! The whole community's invited!
SCHEDULE
3:30 - Ferry Village Market Majors Softball game vs Cape
5:15 - Slugger arrives (until 6:00)
5:30 - Event begins, some activities open
6:00 - Opening ceremony hosted by WMTW's Meghan Torjussen
Welcome, Anthem, City Council Proclamation, Ceremonial First Pitches, Player Parade, Little League Pledge
6:30 -
All activities open; Live music from the Cosmic Ramblers
8:30 - Fireworks presented by The April Cohen Team begins
Activities on Softball Field 1
6:30 - Home run derby (grouped by division)
Activities on Softball Field 2
6:30 - Fielding relays
6:50 - Dizzy bat
7:10 - Wiffle ball bat relay
7:30 - Three-legged base running
Activities on Softball Field 3
6:30 - Kickball
Activities open on an ongoing basis, except during the 6 pm opening ceremony
Speed-Pitch presented by Sheldon's Plumbing & Heating
Bounce Houses
Dunk 'the Dunk' Tank
Trading Card Photo Station
Littles Ball Toss
Note: We will make a decision on the weather on Friday afternoon.
GIVEAWAYS
Every player and coach who attends will receive a free SPLL 75th Anniversary
t-shirt thanks to our friends at Yankee Ford! (While supplies last.) Everyone who attends will receive a free SPLL 75th Anniversary stadium cup thanks to our friends at Leddy Build Design! (While supplies last.) Every player who attends will receive free SPLL stickers for their water bottles.
MERCH
We'll have a table setup to purchase SPLL swag at a lower cost than we're able to sell it in the online store!
We'll have 75th anniversary hoodies for $40, hats for $35, SPLL baseballs and softballs for $10, car magnets for $5 and an a selection of t-shirts for $20 (see below)
FOOD
We'll have hot dogs, burgers, and pizza earlier in the evening, and snacks and drinks throughout the festival. Billly D's Ice Cream truck will be on hand starting at 6:30.
FIREWORKS
The celebration will conclude with a fireworks show presented by the April Cohen Team. We expect it to begin at 8:30 pm. Please bring blankets and folding chairs to enjoy the show!
VOLUNTEERS
It's not too late to volunteer to help make this event happen, and candidly: We still need help! Particularly with food and activities. Volunteers will receive a credential and a lanyard.
Can you or a family member step up for an hour to help make this event a success for our community? Sign up here.
QUESTIONS
This event is instead of the gathering we usually do around lunch time at the Pine Street Majors field, right?
Yes, to celebrate the League's 75th anniversary, we wanted to do a bigger event that players in all of our divisions could attend.
Is it open to the community or just for SPLL families?
The event is open to the entire South Portland community.
Where at Wainwright will this be?
At the softball fields, beyond the parking lot.
Do I need to bring cash?
Nope, we'll accept Venmo at the concession stands and merch table.
Can I bring my own food?
Of course!
Can I bring my own booze?
No! Wainwright Sports Complex and Little League events are completely alcohol-free.
Will there be enough parking?
Oh yes. Early arrivals will be able to park in the field area near Softball Field 1, but the parking lot will also be available.
Who's in the dunk tank?
The Dunk! Coach Duncklee will be the first victim volunteer in the dunk tank.
Please let us know what other questions you have!
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