2012 Central District Team?

It was on the Tuesday game program. Below is what I can remember

POY Gunn Dinwidde
P Bridgeman Dinwidde (not sure if he was P or 1B)
P Meredith Matoaca
C Markins CH
1B
2B Smith Matoaca
SS Maitland Dinwidde
3B Vaas Matoaca
DH Togna TD (not sure if he was DH or 1B)
UTL
OF Moore Matoaca
OF Fleisher TD
OF Mears CH
OF


I think there was fourth OF.

I believe Meredith was P.
And Bridgeman was 1B.
Togna was DH.

As a side note: Matoaca (tournament host) could have put a little more effort into recognizing the players for their hard work and accomplishments. The "ceremony" was rushed, sloppy, and poorly presented. Many parents payed $7 ea. entry fee just to share this experience with their son. The experience ended up being a non-event, which is sad. Hope to see this improved in future years.

Actually Thomas Dale is the tournament host this year, they using the Matoaca facilities.

Wow.

I assume, warrior2014dad, you are implying that if Dale is the "host" using Matoaca's facilities, then Dale is responsible for all activities associated with the tournament, including the poorly executed all-district recognition program.
Surely you don't really believe that, but if you do, nice cop-out.

The reality is that TD foregoes the privilege of hosting the tournament because they recognize that they do not have the facilities to host it properly. Dale chooses to turn that privilege over to an alternative host, with the hope that the alternate can (and will) host the tournament in the appropriate manner, and fulfill all the duties and responsibilities associated with it. What a disappointment this year.

I think the majority of reasonable thinking individuals would agree that the "alternative host" (in this case, Matoaca) has the responsibility of making sure that all aspects of the tournament are run professionally and properly. It is outlandish to believe that any representative from TD would have the access needed and authority to control the tournament activities.

Correction to above:
It is my understanding, after a little research, that starting last year, it was decided that all central district sports tournaments would be played at Matoaca. This was done to provide the "jamboree" feel.

In past years, TD did turn over their privilege of hosting the baseball tournament to other schools/venues.

Currently, the "host" school does rotate each year, and has the responsibility of being in charge of the coaches' meeting leading up to the tournament.

Bottom line: WHOEVER is responsible for running the show at future tournaments, please do a better job of recognizing the kids who have earned the recognition.

Not a cop out at all, simply relaying the facts as they were told to me.

I'm not going to get into that fight.

I will say that, while the facilities at Matoaca are nice, the location is the pits. I don't know why the school is located out in the boonies in the first place. I'm glad my kids didn't have to drive all those narrow, windy roads to school and back every day. But when you have a venue located that inconveniently to the vast majority of people who'll be attending, choosing it over better options just seems silly.

You have Shepherd Stadium and Petersburg Sports Complex readily accessible to I-95, for crying out loud.

The goal in choosing the Matoaca complex was supposedly to provide an "all sports" tournament atmosphere. Shepherd Stadium and PSC do not have a s****r field, nor other facilities for whatever other spring sports there are (PSC does have softball fields).

I don't mind the drive out to Matoaca HS, and they do have a beautiful facility to accomodate many sports at the same time.

My point is that if you know 1000's of people are going to be visiting your facilities, including the local press, scouts, etc. you might want to get your act together on all the ceremonial matters, and not assume "the other guy" is going to do it for you. All eyes are on you, not the "other guy".

I think your point about perception is well made, even though we might not be responsible for those things. It reflects poorly on us because the assumption is that since the games are at our place we are in charge. I will point that out to the powers that be.

Exactly.

And the real issues?
-Lack of communication and an understanding of who is responsible for what.
-Apathy on the part of coaches, AD's, etc.
-The fact that parents care a whole lot more about this stuff than anyone else.

The whole "jamboree" idea is a silly one anyway. Somebody thought that would be neat. In reality, you don't see many fans moving back and forth from the s****r field to the baseball field.

When you get to the state level, the "jamboree" is more like a "parkingjamboree", because it's hard to find a place with room for all the cars.

Agree with you, Midlo Dad.

Seems like someone got a "bright idea" to make things easier. And, as is often the case, the "vision" became lost, as folks truly responsible executed the bare minimum to just get it done and out of the way.

I apologize for taking this topic, "off-topic", so...
Congratulations to the Central District Baseball First Team, Second Team, Honorable Mention, and All-Academic players. You worked hard to earn these honors, and your parents are proud of you.

quote:

and your parents are proud of you.

That's another thread at the moment!

This is what the progress index had on the Central District Teams.

http://progress-index.com/spor...econd-team-1.1321069

ALL CENTRAL DISTRICT TEAMS First Team Second Team

Published: May 27, 2012

All Central District Baseball Teams

First Team

Pitcher: Colton Gunn, Dinwiddie *
Pitcher: Lucas Meredith, Matoaca *
Catcher: David Markins, Colonial Heights *
First Base: Daniel Bridgeman, Dinwiddie *
Second Base: Alex Smith, Matoaca
Third Base: Kyle Vaas, Matoaca *
Shortstop: Broddie Maitland, Dinwiddie
Outfield: Derek Mears, Colonial Heights *
Outfield: A.J. Moore, Matoaca *
Outfield: Lucas Puckett, Dinwiddie *
Outfield: Collin Fleischer, Thomas Dale
Utility: J.D. Johnson, Prince George
Designated Hitter: Gabe Tonga, Thomas Dale *
Player of the Year: Colton Gunn, Dinwiddie
Coach of the Year: Brian Holt, Colonial Heights

Second Team

Pitcher: Girsan Negran, Prince George
Pitcher: Mack Krupp, Colonial Heights
Catcher: Travis Wamsley, Dinwiddie
First Base: Austin McGhee, Thomas Dale
Second Base: Mark King, Prince George *
Third Base: Jamar Hinton, Dinwiddie
Shortstop: Travis Lodge, Matoaca *
Outfield: Phillip Vankeuren, Matoaca
Outfield: Chuck Lafoon, Meadowbrook *
Outfield: Brian Goodwyn, Thomas Dale
Utility: Zach Rivera, Hopewell
Designated Hitter: Johnny Rowe

Honorable Mention

Bryan Andrews, Matoaca
Mike Domowicz, Meadowbrook
Ezra Bethea, Petersburg
Corey Grant, Dinwiddie
Stephen McCoy, Petersburg
James Beyers, Petersburg


* Denotes: All-Academic Team


All Central District Softball Teams

Pitcher: Taylor Thorpe, Dinwiddie *
Pitcher: London Booker, Meadowbrook *
Catcher: Berkeley Driskill, Matoaca *
Infield: Melissa Skoff, Matoaca *
Infield: Whitney Clements, Prince George *
Infield: Karleigh Donovan, Dinwiddie *
Infield: LeAnn Adkins, Dinwiddie *
Outfield: Katelyn King, Matoaca
Outfield: Casey Abernathy, Prince George *
Outfield: Kelci Simonsen, Thomas Dale *
Designated Player: Jennefer Woodlief, Prince George *
Other/Utility: Savannah Couch, Colonial Heights *
Other/Utility: Sydney Landreth, Prince George *
Other/Utility: Taylor Davis, Dinwiddie
Other/Utility: Taylor Clark, Matoaca *

Player of the Year: Melissa Skoff, Matoaca
Pitcher of the Year: Taylor Thorpe, Dinwiddie
Coach of the Year: Rick Beville, Dinwiddie
Pitcher: Jordan Starke, Thomas Dale
Pitcher: Ashley Schoot, Colonial Heights
Catcher: Brooke Bennett, Hopewell
Infield: Kate Watkins, Thomas Dale
Infield: Briana Crewe, Meadowbrook
Infield: Katelynn Hood, Matoaca
Outfield: Morgan Kiefer, Matoaca
Outfield: Mandy Almarode, Prince George
Outfield: Alexis Carter, Medowbrook *
Designated Player: Ginny Miller, Prince George

* Denotes: All-Academic Team