Merillon Little League Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MERILLON SPORTS ASSOCIATION CHANGES LITTLE LEAGUE NAME TO NEW HYDE PARK NORTH LITTLE LEAGUE

NEW HYDE PARK, NY. October 19, 2018 - After 67 years of serving children of all ages bringing little league baseball to the New Hyde Park and surrounding communities, Merillon Little League has changed their name to New Hyde Park North Little League for the 2019 Spring Season. The league remains completely intact carrying on their rich tradition of organizing little league baseball and softball for the youth of our community. The league will continue to provide volunteer coaches, trainers and fields along with their headquarters and home field complex and clubhouse on Marcus Avenue near New Hyde Park Road.

The name change was made in an effort to inform new residents of the area who may not know which league to register their children with. “The purpose of the name change is to give current and future residents an easier way to find us when they start searching for the league to play for in our area” says chairman Tom Murphy. The New Hyde Park North Little League organization will remain under the umbrella of Merillon Sports Association.

New Hyde Park North Little League will continue to offer intramural baseball game-play, instruction and guidance to children as they enter pre-k and run through grade 7, ages 4 through 13. Spring 2019 registration is available now at www.nhpnll.org offering discounted rates now through January 15, at which time full rates will go into effect. All children are welcome to play and parents are encouraged to get involved by volunteering as coaching positions need to be filled. President Mark Wasserman added "We welcome all children regardless of skill level as well as strongly encouraging parents and family members to volunteer for positions within the league”.

The Merillon Sports Association, under the New Hyde Park North Little League umbrella, is proud to continue the Challenger Softball Program for children with physical and mental challenges. The 2019 season will be the 29th year and features experienced coaches as well as college and high school students who give individual instructions to the players. Any child between the ages of 6 and 19 with a physical, mental or emotional disability from mild to severe are eligible to participate in the program. The Challenger Young Adult program accepts players from 19 to 35 years old. Further information may be found at www.nhpnll.org.

New Hyde Park North Little League will continue to serve the following communities: New Hyde Park, Herricks, Lake Success, Great Neck (south of Northern), Lakeville Estates along with the following schools: Notre Dame, Manor Oaks, Hillside Grade, Lakeville, Parkville, Denton Ave, Great Neck South. New Hyde Park North Little League will continue the tradition of teaching our children the importance of comradery and sports- manship while providing the tools they need to achieve their goals while imparting the love of baseball.

Contact:
Jonathan Lobdell 516-697-2743 [email protected]