2008 All-Stars:
9-10 | 10-11 | 11-12
All Star Schedules - 9-10 | 10-11 | 11-12

It is with a great deal of pleasure that I have taken the position of Palos Verdes Little League president for a second year. Having a son and daughter who started in PVLL, playing T-ball, I have truly enjoyed watching many players grow up in the league throughout the last 6 years. We are very fortunate to live in such a great community and our league represents everything good about Palos Verdes. Little League is not just about baseball. It’s about learning good sportsmanship, becoming part of a team, and making new friends. There is nothing better than spending a Friday evening watching the minor leaguers have their first chance to play games at Valmonte while having one of our famous snack shack burgers or coming to the field on a Saturday and seeing all the kids, parents and grandparents enjoying the day. The years go by fast so please enjoy this time with your children, friends and our community.

I would like to thank the Board members for all their hard work and support. Each one has given a tremendous amount of time and energy to fulfill their responsibility and has done it with the fairness and sportsmanship which exemplifies the standards and goals of the Little League organization. This year there have been major changes to the Valmonte Field. This includes an improved field, changes to the dugouts, a new batting cage, new bullpens and a fresh coat of paint. The Malaga Cove and Valmonte fields have never looked better. Registration, as well as the draft and team selection went very smoothly. The website is now being updated, allowing the parents and players to access more PVLL information. The coaching and scorekeeping clinics helped not only the coaches but prepared everyone for more changes in the Little League pitch count rules. The addition of outside teaching/coaching for the older players has been so important in helping us reach our goal of teaching skills to our players. One of the best days of the year, Opening Day was a great success and I want to thank everyone involved for their dedication and hard work. We are also looking forward to a great day at Dodger Stadium as well as our second annual “Movie Night.”

Finally, I would like to thank the parents for supporting Palos Verdes Little League. This year we are proud to have 450 players registered in the league (that may be a PVLL record). Many of the parents volunteer, whether they are coaches or team volunteers. Each of your efforts makes our league that much better and is very much appreciated. I am very happy to part of such a great organization, as well as be involved with so many wonderful parents.

See you at the field.


Helaine Lopes
PVLL President