Boynton Beach Little League

In August 2003, East Boynton Beach Little League made history as it battled its way to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and brought South Florida its first National Championship. The league's Senior division also won a national title the year before, paving the way for several players who went on to play college or professional baseball.

Both victories were born of determination, talent, and heart, which are the defining traits of East Boynton's program. The 2003 Little League U.S. Champions rose to every challenge with integrity before falling to Japan in the World Championship. Even in defeat, these players showed great sportsmanship by rushing the field to hug, jump and rejoice with their rivals.

They brought national attention to Palm Beach County, and inspired young baseball players throughout our area to believe that they too could capture this once in a lifetime moment.

The following year, hurricanes Frances and Jeanne ravaged East Boynton's fields -- knocking down fences and light fixtures, shredding netting and shade canopies, and delaying the start of the 2005 Spring season. Repairs were costly and slow, but through persistence and determination, the dedicated volunteers worked around the obstacles to complete the season. By the Fall Season, all repairs were still not complete.

On October 24, 2005, East Boynton's Fall Season ended abruptly once more as Hurricane Wilma struck with intensity beyond the previous year's storms. Wilma thoroughly destroyed East Boynton's fields, downing huge concrete light poles, tossing apart bleachers, decimating the batting cages and causing the roof of the clubhouse to fall apart.

Little League Park has been closed, and the clubhouse, which houses the concession stand, the league's main source of revenue, has been condemned. East Boynton's promising program has been left in limbo. To survive, East Boynton Little League needs to locate funds, materials and volunteers who can donate their services, such as contractors, roofers and builders, to repair its ballpark.

Although the property is owned by the City of Boynton Beach, the league is mostly responsible for maintaining its facilities. With the city's budget stretched thin over the past two hyperactive hurricane seasons and facing over $100 million in overall damage, they lack the funds to help repair the extensive damage to Little League Park.

The League launched a volunteer-driven initiative requesting donations to help rebuild its facilities. You can help. Your assistance can take the form of tax-deductible company sponsorships, private gifts, donated materials or volunteerism.

Help East Boynton rebuild its facilities, and keep the field of dreams alive for hundreds of talented young athletes.

If you wish to make a personal donation, click here.

If you or your business are interested in a commercial sponsorship, click here.

If you would like to donate materials or volunteer your time, click here.

For more information, contact Jack McVey at 561-329-6025.

Posted by Donald Urschalitz P.A. at November 23, 2005 10:55 AM