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) and Ainsley park - 1650 Ainsley Drive ** street parking only.
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.
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.
Canteen:
We will have a BBQ/Canteen on site at Pinecrest Park by the tennis courts between the minor and major diamonds (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 canteen will be open 11:00AM - 6:00PM on Saturday, and 11:00AM - 2:00PM on Sunday
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.
