We did it!  With the help (and patience) of our managers, coaches, volunteers, and families – we made it to Opening Day!  Please read the details below and help us make Saturday’s ceremonies fun and enjoyable for all! 

Opening Day is a long-standing Little League® tradition, and we are fortunate to be able to use Leary Field as our host site.  Having all ~270 players and ~105 managers and coaches from our 22 teams at the same site is truly spectacular! Please be respectful when parking, walking to, and when at Leary Field. PLE

• What: Portsmouth Little League – Opening Day Ceremonies
• Who: All PLL Players and Families
• Where: Leary Field (Parrott Ave., Portsmouth)
• When: Saturday, April 13 at 9 AM (prior to all scheduled games)
  • Players should arrive no later than 8:45 AM – in full uniform.
  • Ceremony starts promptly at 9 AM with teams being called to the field.
  •  Please arrive early, park courteously, and plan to walk up to Leary Field. We encourage you to park on Parrott Ave. (near library) or in the South Playground Parking Lot off of Junkins Ave. (across from Police Department).  Please leave the spots nearest Leary Field open for our Challenger Division families and those who have disability plates or placards.  

Where do we go when we arrive?

• Players in the Central, Plains, and Hislop Divisions should meet their Manager and Coaches in the bleachers along third base no later than 8:45. 
• Challenger Division players should meet Managers and Coaches in the first base dugout.
• Family members should sit in the grandstands for the duration of the ceremony.

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What should we wear?

Players should be in full uniform.  BUT please dress in layers as it can be chilly - especially if the wind kicks up at Leary Field.  

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How long will we be there?

The Opening Day ceremony lasts about 30-45 minutes.  Games follow at their scheduled times at Central, Plains, and Hislop fields.

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What can we do to help?

Arrive on time.  Have fun!  Take photos!  Enjoy Opening Day! 

PLEASE help keep the experience positive and fun for your child by encouraging them to have fun, too.   

On Opening Day and throughout the season, encourage your player(s) to work hard and cheer on their successes. 

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Where can I get more information about PLL?

Please use our Web site as your hub for information about the league.  We had ~25 families attend our orientation session on April 1.  If you missed that, you are able to view those slides under the Parent Orientation link found here.

Your Team Parent and your Team Manager are great sources of information for you about your team and the league.  You may also email [email protected] if needed, too.

Please remember: Portsmouth Little League is run by volunteers. We do our best to respond quickly, but sometimes our replies are delayed due to work, travel, or our own family commitments.   

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What else is coming up this season?

• Friday, April 19: PLL goes to Portsmouth High School Baseball Game (at PHS vs. Spaulding at 5PM) – Optional for Families. Wear your uniform top OR PHS colors.
• Sunday, May 5: PLL Outing with the Portland Sea Dogs
  12:00 PM: Pre-Game Parade around Hadlock Field for Players/Coaches | 1:00 PM: Gametime
  Purchase tickets here. (Expected to sell out in the picnic area; please purchase early if you plan to attend.)
• Games and Practices. Please make sure you communicate any absences for games to your Team Parent and Manager as early as possible so that they may request players from the player pool if needed. Learn more about the Player Pool on page 20 of the Local Rules.