2016 Opening Day
2016 Opening Day Saturday, April 16, 2016
Kindergarten Program Team
Sponsor
Manager
Kate Richardson Photography
Flames Coaches
5th & 6th Grade Level K1
Team
Sponsor
Manager
Sneakers Plus
Anthony Pfau
52 – Broncos
Diamond Nation
Jack Failla
53 – Wildcats
Sports Authority
Eric Eder
Kelly, Trinity & Farisou Law
Bill Eaton
1st & 2nd Grade Level 51 – Tigers Team 11 – Tigers 13 – Wildcats 15 – Hawks
Sponsor
Manager
Diamond Nation
Jody McCoy
Flemington Baseball & Softball Academy
Brett Walsh
Creative Media Productions
John Liskowacki
55 - Hawks
7th thru 12th Grade Level
3rd & 4th Grade Level Team
Sponsor
Manager
31 – Tigers
Pincofski Orthodontics
Darrell DeTample
34 – Eagles
Amwell Ridge Wealth Management
Karen Phillips
35 – Hawks
Cedarbaum Orthodontics
William Mitchell
Team
Sponsor
Manager
71 – Tigers
Fridays
Bob Wheatley
Diamond Nation
Kristi Burns
Darrow's Sporting Edge
Steve Brady
73 – Wildcats 74 – Eagles
Rookies Bambino Team
Team
Sponsor
Head Coach
Loew Orthodontics
Joe Drelich
Shout!
Jon Baden
Phillies
Matt’s Red Rooster Grill
Adam Stopper
Dodgers
Joe’s Pizza
Scott Verrelli
Pirates
Cedarbaum Orthodontics
Mike Internoscia
Giants
Pincofski Orthodontics
Keith Ronan
Sponsor
Head Coach
Yankees
Unity Bank
Dave Walsh
Mets
Mets
Rita’s Italian Ice
Carmen Stangota
Phillies
Fletcher & Son
Mark McKenzie
Royals
McPherson & Newland Insurance
Chris Bott
A’s
Wiss & Company
James Fiorentino
Pirates
Goddard School
Justin Stiehr
Angels
Sears Ringoes
Kevin Breuer
D’Backs
Flemington Furs
Kevin Sherlock
TGI Friday’s
Jeff Vallone
Royals
LOCK-TECH
Mark Hicks
Flemington Baseball & Softball Academy
Jamie Holot
Yankees
Cubs
A’s
Majors Team Yankees Mets
Minors Phillies Team
Sponsor
Head Coach
Applebee’s
Jon Wierzbicki
Amwell Ridge Wealth Management
Bob Drinane
Angelo’s
Bob Carvelli
Summit Chemical
Eric Bridenbaugh
Head Coach Cubs
Yankees
Sponsor
Glass Castle
Rick Monus
Pirates
Sneaker’s Plus
Charles Pappalardo
Mets
Flemington Chevrolet
Kevin Breuer
Giants
Crown Trophy
Chris Kellogg
Giants
Dave’s Sunoco
Andy Hart
Darrow’s Sporting Edge
Mark Redmann
Cubs
Champion Tire
Scott Verrelli
Zone 7
Rob Cassella
Jake’s
Tom McKenna
Shields Gymnastics
Mike Vitale
Phillies
Sports Authority
Brad Currie
Royals
Shoprite of Hunterdon County
Mike Kuhns
Yankees
Basil Bandwagon
Randy Casey
Mets
Healthquest
Dean Heide
Pirates Cardinals
A’s Marlins
Cardinals Royals
Seniors Team
Nationals
Sponsor
Head Coach
Diamond Nation
Wayne Pinella
Able Construction
Andrew Pierson
Champion Tire
Dave Hilfiker
2016 Opening Day Agenda 10:00 AM 10:00-10:45 AM 10:45 AM 11:30 AM
11:35 AM
11:50 AM 11:55 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM
Snack Bar Opens / Applebees Arrives / Stands Open / Presale of 50/50 Players Arrive; Teams assemble on FRB 3 Parade of teams begins Charles Pappalardo - Master of Ceremonies President's welcome FRB - Bob Drinane FRGSL - James Stamets Recognition FRB Board Member Recognitions: Jim Phillips, Tom Weippert, Steve Albano FRB Fran Carchio Award (Volunteer): Bill Risavy FRB Sponsor of the Year: Champion Tire FRGSL Team Recognition: 10U Red Team - 2015 Mid-State Champions FRGSL Volunteer of the Year: Steve Brady & Bob Wheatley FRGSL Sponsor of the Year: Darrow's Sporting Edge National Anthem - St. Magdalen's Children's Choir Ceremonial First Pitch: Bill Risavy 50/50 Raffle Announcement; Team Warm-ups Activities Open - FRB Field #2 Run the Bases Speed Throw Throwing Accuracy First Games Begin - FRB Fields #1 and #3
2016 Opening Day Game Schedule Baseball
Softball
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•
1pm Games – FRB Field #1: Minors Mets vs. Royals
•
3pm Games – FRB Field #1: Minors A’s vs. Giants – FRB Field #2: Minors Marlins vs. Cubs
•
5pm Games – FRB Field #1: Majors Mets vs. Phillies – FRB Field #2: Minors Pirates vs. Yankees
•
7pm Games – FRB Field #1: Majors Giants vs. Yankees – FRB Field #3: Minors Phillies vs. Cardinals
1pm Games – FRB Field #3: Level 1-2 Softball Hawks vs. Tigers
•
3pm Games – FRB Field #3: Level 3-4 Softball Hawks vs. Eagles
•
5pm Games – FRB Field #3: Level 5-6 Softball Hawks vs. Wildcats
•
7pm Games – FRB Field #2: Level 7-12 Softball Eagles vs. Tigers
Helpful Information Parking: CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as the Spice Factory and Food Pantry lots are no longer options for parking. The main FRB lot will have reduced capacity. Best parking option is the American Legion lot on Rt. 31.
Upon Arrival: All players are to report to Field 3 to line up with their teams. Parents should proceed to the ticket table to purchase food, beverage and game tickets. Please visit our vendor tables and participate in our 50/50 raffle.
Ceremonies: Team parade will be followed by presentation of awards & recognition of our sponsors, volunteers, special honored guests and past championship teams. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be regular season games played.
Fun & Games: This year Field #2 will be dedicated to various activities including Speed Throw (radar gun), Throwing accuracy and Base Running Races. Tickets for these events can be purchased at the ticket sales table. A DJ, face painter, Sparkee from the Somerset Patriots and the Flemington Fire Department will be on hand to provide free entertainment.
Food & Beverage: Applebee’s will be on hand to prepare freshly grilled hamburgers & cheeseburgers. Food and drink purchased from the grill will require a ticket which must be pre-purchased at the ticket sales table. Cash will only be taken at the snack bar for hot dogs, french fries, candy, ice cream and other small items.
Main Entrance
Snacks & Bev
Ticket Sales
FRB PARKING ALLOWED at American Legion, Rt 31
Grill Food
Kindergarten Program Team
Sponsor
Manager
Kate Richardson Photography
Flames Coaches
5th & 6th Grade Level K1
Team
Sponsor
Manager
Sneakers Plus
Anthony Pfau
52 – Broncos
Diamond Nation
Jack Failla
53 – Wildcats
Sports Authority
Eric Eder
Kelly, Trinity & Farisou Law
Bill Eaton
1st & 2nd Grade Level 51 – Tigers Team 11 – Tigers 13 – Wildcats 15 – Hawks
Sponsor
Manager
Diamond Nation
Jody McCoy
Flemington Baseball & Softball Academy
Brett Walsh
Creative Media Productions
John Liskowacki
55 - Hawks
7th thru 12th Grade Level
3rd & 4th Grade Level Team
Sponsor
Manager
31 – Tigers
Pincofski Orthodontics
Darrell DeTample
34 – Eagles
Amwell Ridge Wealth Management
Karen Phillips
35 – Hawks
Cedarbaum Orthodontics
William Mitchell
Team
Sponsor
Manager
71 – Tigers
Fridays
Bob Wheatley
Diamond Nation
Kristi Burns
Darrow's Sporting Edge
Steve Brady
73 – Wildcats 74 – Eagles
Rookies Bambino Team
Team
Sponsor
Head Coach
Loew Orthodontics
Joe Drelich
Shout!
Jon Baden
Phillies
Matt’s Red Rooster Grill
Adam Stopper
Dodgers
Joe’s Pizza
Scott Verrelli
Pirates
Cedarbaum Orthodontics
Mike Internoscia
Giants
Pincofski Orthodontics
Keith Ronan
Sponsor
Head Coach
Yankees
Unity Bank
Dave Walsh
Mets
Mets
Rita’s Italian Ice
Carmen Stangota
Phillies
Fletcher & Son
Mark McKenzie
Royals
McPherson & Newland Insurance
Chris Bott
A’s
Wiss & Company
James Fiorentino
Pirates
Goddard School
Justin Stiehr
Angels
Sears Ringoes
Kevin Breuer
D’Backs
Flemington Furs
Kevin Sherlock
TGI Friday’s
Jeff Vallone
Royals
LOCK-TECH
Mark Hicks
Flemington Baseball & Softball Academy
Jamie Holot
Yankees
Cubs
A’s
Majors Team Yankees Mets
Minors Phillies Team
Sponsor
Head Coach
Applebee’s
Jon Wierzbicki
Amwell Ridge Wealth Management
Bob Drinane
Angelo’s
Bob Carvelli
Summit Chemical
Eric Bridenbaugh
Head Coach Cubs
Yankees
Sponsor
Glass Castle
Rick Monus
Pirates
Sneaker’s Plus
Charles Pappalardo
Mets
Flemington Chevrolet
Kevin Breuer
Giants
Crown Trophy
Chris Kellogg
Giants
Dave’s Sunoco
Andy Hart
Darrow’s Sporting Edge
Mark Redmann
Cubs
Champion Tire
Scott Verrelli
Zone 7
Rob Cassella
Jake’s
Tom McKenna
Shields Gymnastics
Mike Vitale
Phillies
Sports Authority
Brad Currie
Royals
Shoprite of Hunterdon County
Mike Kuhns
Yankees
Basil Bandwagon
Randy Casey
Mets
Healthquest
Dean Heide
Pirates Cardinals
A’s Marlins
Cardinals Royals
Seniors Team
Nationals
Sponsor
Head Coach
Diamond Nation
Wayne Pinella
Able Construction
Andrew Pierson
Champion Tire
Dave Hilfiker
2016 Opening Day Agenda 10:00 AM 10:00-10:45 AM 10:45 AM 11:30 AM
11:35 AM
11:50 AM 11:55 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 - 1:30 PM
1:00 PM
Snack Bar Opens / Applebees Arrives / Stands Open / Presale of 50/50 Players Arrive; Teams assemble on FRB 3 Parade of teams begins Charles Pappalardo - Master of Ceremonies President's welcome FRB - Bob Drinane FRGSL - James Stamets Recognition FRB Board Member Recognitions: Jim Phillips, Tom Weippert, Steve Albano FRB Fran Carchio Award (Volunteer): Bill Risavy FRB Sponsor of the Year: Champion Tire FRGSL Team Recognition: 10U Red Team - 2015 Mid-State Champions FRGSL Volunteer of the Year: Steve Brady & Bob Wheatley FRGSL Sponsor of the Year: Darrow's Sporting Edge National Anthem - St. Magdalen's Children's Choir Ceremonial First Pitch: Bill Risavy 50/50 Raffle Announcement; Team Warm-ups Activities Open - FRB Field #2 Run the Bases Speed Throw Throwing Accuracy First Games Begin - FRB Fields #1 and #3
2016 Opening Day Game Schedule Baseball
Softball
•
•
1pm Games – FRB Field #1: Minors Mets vs. Royals
•
3pm Games – FRB Field #1: Minors A’s vs. Giants – FRB Field #2: Minors Marlins vs. Cubs
•
5pm Games – FRB Field #1: Majors Mets vs. Phillies – FRB Field #2: Minors Pirates vs. Yankees
•
7pm Games – FRB Field #1: Majors Giants vs. Yankees – FRB Field #3: Minors Phillies vs. Cardinals
1pm Games – FRB Field #3: Level 1-2 Softball Hawks vs. Tigers
•
3pm Games – FRB Field #3: Level 3-4 Softball Hawks vs. Eagles
•
5pm Games – FRB Field #3: Level 5-6 Softball Hawks vs. Wildcats
•
7pm Games – FRB Field #2: Level 7-12 Softball Eagles vs. Tigers
Helpful Information Parking: CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as the Spice Factory and Food Pantry lots are no longer options for parking. The main FRB lot will have reduced capacity. Best parking option is the American Legion lot on Rt. 31.
Upon Arrival: All players are to report to Field 3 to line up with their teams. Parents should proceed to the ticket table to purchase food, beverage and game tickets. Please visit our vendor tables and participate in our 50/50 raffle.
Ceremonies: Team parade will be followed by presentation of awards & recognition of our sponsors, volunteers, special honored guests and past championship teams. Immediately following the ceremony, there will be regular season games played.
Fun & Games: This year Field #2 will be dedicated to various activities including Speed Throw (radar gun), Throwing accuracy and Base Running Races. Tickets for these events can be purchased at the ticket sales table. A DJ, face painter, Sparkee from the Somerset Patriots and the Flemington Fire Department will be on hand to provide free entertainment.
Food & Beverage: Applebee’s will be on hand to prepare freshly grilled hamburgers & cheeseburgers. Food and drink purchased from the grill will require a ticket which must be pre-purchased at the ticket sales table. Cash will only be taken at the snack bar for hot dogs, french fries, candy, ice cream and other small items.
Main Entrance
Snacks & Bev
Ticket Sales
FRB PARKING ALLOWED at American Legion, Rt 31
Grill Food
