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Goochland Minors headed for Dixie League World Series Published: July 28, 2010 
By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent After capturing a championship title in the Dixie League’s state tournament, the Goochland All Stars, aged nine and 10, are ready to move on to bigger and better things. Next stop for the local sluggers is Louisiana, where they will compete for national honors. It’s been a whirlwind ride for the youngsters as well as a dedicated group of parents, supporters and coaches who now have focused their efforts on the upcoming trip south. It’s a “big deal” for the kids and community, according to Coach Greg Harlow, and the anticipation level is growing. “The kids are really excited to be heading to the Dixie league World Series; only 12 teams out of 1100 total all-star teams make it,” Harlow said last week. The team played six games on their way to the state championship, defeating Halifax in the final 10-0. Along the way, they posted wins over Grayson County, Dinwiddie, Rustburg and Pulaski. Harlow said the trip to Louisiana is a fitting reward for a group that has worked for every victory they obtained. “The trip to Louisiana is a dream come true for our team, this is a once in a lifetime experience for any kid,” he said. “This is the goal for every little league player, and to think a team from Goochland is going is pretty wild.” Families are already making plans for the long trek. “All of our families are excited about the trip but it also is a very expensive trip. We will be having fundraisers and accepting donations from anyone interested in helping the team,” Harlow said. For Harlow, and assistants Jay Poling and Jed King, it has been a rewarding experience to work with a group of kids who give 100 percent in every contest. “These kids are a great team, they play and practice hard every time they take the field,” Harlow said. “They may not be the most talented, but when you play as a team, play every play like it is the last, and have a heart as big as a football, you will be ok in baseball—but more importantly, in life.”
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GYAA Supporter from Maidens! of Maidens, VA | Jul. 30, 2010, 12:16 PM
Here is the info for anyone making a donation! We will also be selling donuts and taking donations Saturday morning at the two Goochland Food Lion locations, Taylor’s Exxon in Goochland, and the WalMart in Short Pump. Goochland Youth Athletic Association PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO GYAA Essex Bank Deposit (Acct 31-000-2415) $_____ This week, the Goochland Minors 10U youth baseball team won the Virginia State Dixie Baseball Tournament and will now represent Virginia in the World Series beginning on August 7th, in Gonzales, Louisiana. The State Tournament participants were the District Champions from all over Virginia - which includes more than 50 teams from 6 Districts. Of the original 1,100 All-Star teams that began this journey in the Dixie league, there now only remain 11 teams representing 11 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Goochland, representing Virginia, will play its first game in two weeks against Texas. Winning the right to represent Virginia is impressive and an honor. Now, in short order, our kids must raise the funds to travel to Louisiana to participate in the World Series. GYAA is looking at all possibilities to raise these funds. We would like you to seriously consider making a Tax Deductible donation to GYAA to support this effort. We are reaching out to corporations, businesses, and individuals to help support this Virginia team. Attached is a Donation Form that includes the address to send donations, the GYAA Tax ID number, and the Essex Bank information - and we thank you in advance for your generous support. Sincerely, Youth Sports Supporter | Jul. 30, 2010, 10:23 AM
The team will be selling donuts at both Foodlion locations and at Taylor’s Service Center this Saturday, July 31 from 8am to noon. Come out and support our youth. rick jarrell of sandyhook | Jul. 30, 2010, 03:53 AM
All of our families are excited about the trip but it also is a very expensive trip. We will be having fundraisers and accepting donations from anyone interested in helping the team,” Harlow said. Page 1 of 1 pages
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