Pierre ‘Pete’ Loyen is a former President of Carlingwood Frank Ryan and Ottawa West Little Leagues. Pete was instrumental in merging the former Carlingwood Frank Ryan and Pinecrest Little Leagues in 2013 to form Ottawa West Little League.
Pete has been involved with baseball in the Ottawa West area for many years. After stepping down and leaving the organization in a terrific place, the OWLL Executive decided it was only fitting to name our annual spring tournament after someone who was a pillar in bringing this league to life.
General Information:
While this is a travel ball/competitive tournament, its main goal is to be fun for the players and participants. Parents (and coaches) should be setting a good example of sportsmanship to the young players. Also, we have had a shortage of umpires in the past in part because of intimidation by adults. So our league has taken a hard line on any sort of umpire abuse. You as coaches are responsible for your team's parent's behaviour.
Field locations:
Minor division - Pinecrest Recreation Complex - 2250 Torquay Avenue, Ottawa (Pinecrest rookie - far south east corner, near Regency Terrace, Pinecrest minor - north of Pinecrest rookie diamond, next to parking lot)
Major division - Pinecrest Recreation Complex - 2250 Torquay Avenue, Ottawa (Pinecrest major - north of tennis courts) and Britannia Park Baseball Field 1 - 2805 Carling Avenue - furthest diamond from the parking lot ** note parking is accesible off Greenview Ave
Coach/Player Information:
Bats must have the USA Baseball approved stamp or be wooden bats.
Payment by e-transfer:
Once your registration has been submitted and confirmed, you will be asked to remit payment. Payments can be made by e-transfer or cheque. Those sent via e-transfer should be sent to [email protected]. Please include the name of the tournament, the division, and the name of the team in the notes section of the transfer. E-transfers are automatically deposited and should not require a password, but if your financial institution requires it, please email the treasurer for instructions.
Washrooms:
At Pinecrest Recreation Complex they are located inside the complex itself.
Hours:
Friday 7 am to 8 pm
Saturday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday 7:30 am to 7:00 pm
Portable toilets will be available at both Pinecrest and Britannia.
Tournament Table:
Located by the Pinecrest major diamond. Games sheets, standings, and schedules are all located at the tournament table.
BBQ/Canteen and team meals:
We will have a BBQ/Canteen on site at Pinecrest Park (not too far away from Britannia). Please let your families know, as this is a fundraiser for OWLL's programs. Our friends and partners at the Ottawa Nepean Sports Club will be helping out at the canteen/bbq. Cash / debit / credit payment accepted!
The Sports Club (a stones throw from the Pinecrest major diamond) is open Friday evening, all day Saturday, and until 7pm on Sunday. They have wall to wall TVs, and a full service bar. They offer a hamburger and fries deal. If teams would like to book a 1-2 hour time slot to eat, please let Craig know.