Junior Division

There is something in the air. And I don’t mean COVID. Although, as I enter my second year as President, we are in our 3rd year of that. No, what I mean, is that CGLL is back to traditional capacity in terms of player registrations! So, with all my heart – I welcome back everyone who took a “gap year” and welcome in everyone who is just starting out in our CGLL family. Besides players, also returning this year, after a 2-year hiatus, is our Opening Day Parade! I feel we’re going to have a great year!

For those not in the know, our CGLL Major All-Stars won the District 5 title last year, giving Fair OaksOrangevale their only championship loss across the four levels of play. It was College Glen’s first D5 Championship since 1990 – and worth the wait. Our All-Stars battled all the way to the Section Tournament Final, only to be beaten by North Natomas. Still, a remarkable achievement for a League whose Major Division consisted of two teams and 25 players. Please turn to Page 36 of this program for their special recognition.

We are also excited to bring two new things to CGLL this year: A new ICEE machine to replace the one that served sugar to our kids for 20+ years. And, at long last, the Grand Opening of our long-awaited Farm Field. Many volunteers assisted in its creation. I won’t attempt to name them all for fear of forgetting someone, but a heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who helped. And a special thanks to our Field Co-Directors, Ray Blaszczynski and Steve Landman, who were the driving forces over the last two years. Now we’ll need to see if we can keep those Farm kids focused on baseball and not the dogs in the park behind them.

Let’s go out and build on the successes of 2021 and have a great 2022 season! Play Ball!

Chris Gartner

Chris Gartner

President, College Glen Little League

Past Presidents

Chris Gartner 2021-present Tiffany Henderson 2019 to 2020 Jake Logsdon 2016 to 2018 Darren Dettman 2014 to 2015 Mark Ogihara 2013 Mike Roessler 2010 to 2012 Robyn Shaldone 2008 to 2009 Gerry Goode 2006 to 2007 Craig Heiser 2004 to 2005 Mike Cochran 2003 Tim Reardon 2000 to 2002 Brian McCann 1998 to 1999 Robert Seevers 1996 to 1997 Carmen Mitchell 1995 Richard Maddox 1994 George Spanfelner 1993 Fred Cummins 1992 Donna Mez 1991 Fred Cummins 1989 to 1990 Doug Wolff 1987 to 1988 Bill Van Gundy 1986 Bill Wallace 1985 Joe Weninger 1983 to 1984 Glen Glaser 1982 Ray Brown 1978 to 1981 Jerry Feickert 1977 Merle Shields 1975 to 1976