9U Rockdale Rhinos

NEW USSSA RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012

2011-06-21T08:01:00.007-04:00

Due to the huge success of the Rockdale Rhinos, in adding a TONY to their team this year, USSSA is recommending that all teams add a TONY starting in 2012. This position is a 'jack of all trades' type position and can only be occupied by someone with a big mouth, big ego, bookkeeping/ managing and scheduling skills. This person needs to be comfortable walking around in unmatching plaid shorts and a solid blue shirt. Please refer to USSSA for more information on how to find a TONY for your team.

Featured Video: Coach Brett discussing the success and value of having a TONY on the RHINOS in 2011.

1ST ANNUAL RHINO PEP RALLY 5/20/11

2011-05-23T16:50:00.011-04:00

Friday night, the Rhinos participated in a small pep rally at RYBA. To start us off, Joseph and Victor got the tempo going and brought a little Puerto Rico baseball culture to the Rockdale Rhinos!
First part of a pep rally is to get the coaches on center stage. Coach Buz started off with one of our favorite baseball cheers- My name is Buz and you know what I got.....
Coach Jeff, Terry and Mini participated in a marshmallow contest to see who could say Go Rockdale Rhinos with the most marshmallows in their mouth. Terry was laughing too hard to continue. Mini made an executive decision to excuse herself before she threw up and Jeff took the crown! Jeff will move on to another competition in June and compete against other teams parents!

Moving forward, Buz picked the activity of having to catch for the boys- barehanded. We couldn't take the chance of him getting hurt, so we replaced the baseballs with water balloons! The balloons that did not pop became Buz's to go after the boys with!

Watch out!
Coach Sam put his hat on backwards and rapped his favorite baseball cheer!

For the finale and the unlucky coach that picked the 'get a pie in your face' balloon, Coach Brett had to be apprehended by Sam and Jeff while Dylan waited for the perfect time to get his dad! The boys were unable to contain their excitement leading up to this. Great job Dyl and thanks Coach Brett for being a good sport!

NO MORE BASEBALL! (PG-13)

2011-05-20T16:29:00.000-04:00

The Losing Edge
Tags: SOUTH
PARK more...

1st PLACE CONYERS HITTERS CLASSIC 5/15/11

2011-05-17T10:56:00.006-04:00

1st place Conyers Hitters Classic~ Rockdale Rhinos.

Congratulations to players and coaches for a fantastic showing at the Conyers Hitters Classic! The Rhinos are looking towards this coming weekend, when we face 17 other teams in Monroe. Pictures from this past weekend coming soon (actually uploading now)!

THANK GOD MY TAX DOLLARS AREN'T PAYING FOR THIS

2011-05-11T09:27:00.003-04:00

How many Rockdale Rhino parents does it take to move a base?

ROCKDALE RHINOS #3 LONGBALL CLASSIC NIT

2011-05-04T16:25:00.005-04:00

The Rhinos place #3 in the Longball Classic NIT. Fantastic weather, great kids and the best parents and coaches!

We are going to honor our mothers and enjoy Mother's Day weekend off then hit the road for two straight weekends. Look for the Rhinos bringing home the gold soon!

4/17/11 SOUTHERN SHOWCASE ONE DAY EVENT

2011-04-22T21:13:00.005-04:00

Congratulations to the Rockdale Rhinos for placing 2nd in the SOUTHERN SHOWCASE ONE DAY EVENT. Despite being down a Brandon and a Gracie, the Rhino came out and left it all out on the field. 12 hours of baseball.

Many thank yous to Jacob Womack for rounding out the Rhinos, this tournament, and helping us secure a 2nd place finish.

Best kids, best coaches and lots of fun make for a great picture!

RHINOS AND MGBA SATURDAY 3/12/11

2011-03-13T21:34:00.010-04:00

Many thanks to the MGBA organization and Larry Bride for hosting the Rockdale Rhinos' at Marquis Grissom Field of Dreams in Conyers, GA on Saturday. Beautiful day, baseball and two teams with fantastic kids......

2011 Rhinos and one of Atlanta's finest, Marquis Grissom. Looking forward to playing the 9U MGBA again in the near future.

The 2011 9U Rockdale Rhinos

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9860044@N07/sets/72157626153543781/

(cut and paste thisin the address bar if the link does not work)

RHINO SEASON OPENER MARCH 5-6, 2011

2011-03-03T13:15:00.003-05:00

Guess who is back? One of the most competitive, diverse baseball team in GA (as featured on WSBtv 2010)- the Rockdale Rhinos!

9th ANNUAL SOUTH SHOOTOUT

South Gwinnett Park

2125 McGee Road

Snellville, GA 30078

Saturday Pool Play

9:00am Rockdale Rhinos vs Parkview Panthers

1:00pm Rockdale Rhinos vs. Dacula Gray

(more information to come)

2011 HELP US PLAY BALL!!!

2011-01-07T11:10:00.003-05:00

We are the 9U Rockdale Rhinos, a travel team from the Rockdale Youth Baseball Association, and we are a group of kids who LOVE to play baseball!!

We are asking for your support to help us play ball. As a travel team, we are responsible for ALL costs associated with our team, including purchasing our own uniforms, equipment, baseballs, paying all our tournament entry fees and any other expense that are associated with our team.

Please consider one of our sponsorships. For more information, please click here.

RHINOS & THE MIRACLE LEAGUE

2010-10-18T12:01:00.004-04:00

In support of one of our favorite Miracle League baseball players Jeremy, the Rhinos served as a 'buddy' to some of the Miracle League players on Friday night. Not only is Jeremy- Clayton's oldest brother and a huge supporter of our team, he is also a huge baseball and Braves fan!

Nico's buddy was the first up to the plate. With Nico's help, they earned a single and eventually scored!

Grayson, Blaise, Bo, Nicholas, Clayton & Brandon. Bo and Blaise were buddies and our pair of #5's as they both wear that #. Blaise had a fantastic time making a new friend and helping Bo field and throw the ball from center field.

ROCKDALE RHINOS 2010

2010-06-27T18:38:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to the 2010 Rockdale Rhinos for a competitive and fun season! Perhaps we were the underdog from the beginning as the majority of 8U teams have been playing KP for a year or more. The Rockdale Rhinos debuted as a kid pitch team March 19th in the Atlanta Super NIT. 3 months later, the Rockdale Rhinos place 5th in the USSSA State Tournament.

We are very thankful to our sponsors for their financial support this season. We are grateful for our coaches for focusing on our team and the game. We are especially proud of 12 players for what they have accomplished this season. Looking forward to building on this season's successes!

We still have a couple of games left to post. Those will be coming soon.

SUB STATE, PEACHTREE CITY HIGHLIGHTS

2010-06-18T05:47:00.006-04:00

The Rockdale Rhinos were able to secure a spot in the State Tournament for 8U KP by winning the Sub State Tournament in Peachtree City. Mrs. Marla gave them an incentive to win at the overnight days before.

Honestly, I forgot that she told the boys that we would get Coach Buz with a cooler of ice water, but they did not. The first one to ask about it was Saturday morning at our first game. By the championship game, Marla was running around trying to put together the little bit of ice and water that was left over in the park.

BERKLEY LAKE TIDES AND THE ROCKDALE RHINOS

2010-06-15T23:10:00.006-04:00

The Rockdale Rhinos were invited out to Norcross HS to participate and watch the Berkley Lake Tides take on the Home Plate Chukars. The Tides won in extra innings over the Chukars. The kids had a fantastic time warming up with the Tides. Many thanks Karl Garcia, Head Coach of the Berkley Lake Tides for inviting the Rhinos out.

Dylan accompanies the starting SS for the Tides out on the field.

Eugene and Clayton accompany the starting 3rd baseman out as the players are being announced.

Thanks to the players of the Tides for taking the time with our 8 year old players.

PRE SUB-STATE CAMP OUT

2010-06-15T22:27:00.010-04:00

Pre Sub-State, the Rockdale Rhinos got together for a camp out after practice. Interesting evening, to say the least!

The boys slept under a pavilion and the later it got, the cooler the air was. They started out like this, but ended up under blankets, sheets and towels.

The following morning, the boys got up early and headed to Stone Mountain.

Rockdale Rhinos conquer Stone Mountain!

After lunch at McD's, the team headed back to the pool for a couple of hours. Good fun and spirits leading into the Sub-State Tournament.

Sub State - Peachtree City - 6/12/2010

2010-06-10T09:05:00.002-04:00

SUB STATE- PEACHTREE CITY 6/12/10

Tournament Information, Teams, Pool, Bracket

Baseball Soccer Complex

Hwy 74, Peachtree City, GA 30269

(74 South of Cooper Circle)

12:10pm Fld3 vs Bulldogs

3:20pm Fld3 vs Gamers Red

(last weekend's tournament highlights and video coming soon)

SUB STATE HAMPTON, GA 6/4-6/5

2010-06-03T10:56:00.007-04:00

SUB STATE~ HAMPTON, GA

Tournament Information, Teams, Pool, Bracket

Weather, Directions

This weekend, the Rockdale Rhinos will be participating in the Sub State Tournament in Hampton, GA. Looking forward to good competition and great sportsmanship from all teams participating.

North Forty Park

79 West Main Street, Hampton, GA 30228

2:20pm Fld 3 vs East Cobb Braves

3:55pm Fld 3 vs Raiders

ROCKDALE RHINOS vs DODGERS 5/21/2010

2010-05-28T13:57:00.001-04:00

NIT HENRY CO SLUGFEST HIGHLIGHTS

2010-05-28T12:53:00.005-04:00

The Rockdale Rhinos placed 3rd in the NIT Henry Co Slugfest over the past weekend with wins over the Dodgers, East Metro Titans and the East Cobb Braves. In addition to the good time had by all watching the boys play, we also celebrated Mrs. Debra's and Chase's birthdays.

Many thanks, again, to all of our sponsors. Riley and Clayton posing with our banner above.

Seth knocks one out on Saturday as the boys wait to beat on him when he crosses the plate. Great job Seth!

Against the West Forsyth Dogs, we had 3 of 4 batters hit out of the park home runs (see video above). Awesome job Chase, Brandon and Dylan!

NIT HENRY CO SLUGFEST 5/22/10-5/23/10

2010-05-19T15:04:00.002-04:00

Tournament Information, Teams, Pool Play, Bracket

There's no quitting in baseball and certainly will not be for any of the 18 teams that are competing this weekend in the NIT Henry Co Slugfest. Possibly the most competitive tournament this weekend, as the top ranked teams in USSSA are signed up. Because of the volume of teams, the tournament will be played in Rex, GA and Hidden Valley.

The Rockdale Rhinos will play Saturday in Rex, GA at 3499 Rex Road, Rex, GA 30273. Directions from Conyers.

Schedule:

11:40am vs Dodgers

2:40pm vs West Forsyth Diamond Dawgs

ROCKDALE RHINOS TEAM OF THE NIGHT - G BRAVES 5/15/10

2010-05-17T12:44:00.000-04:00

Many thanks the Gwinnett Braves for the opportunity and to Tony Wilson for facilitating this event for the Rockdale Rhinos.

Nico's took a couple of hours off from celebrating his mother's college graduation to spend time with his team. After suffering from a hand injury, Nico came back strong last week with an out of the park home run.
(Congratulations to Mini!!!!!)

The boys and Gracie line up to take the field.
Pictures from the field coming soon!

ATPP 8U SPRING NATIONAL APRIL 25, 2010

2010-05-01T20:14:00.000-04:00

While we had hoped for great weather, the 24th was rained out so the Rockdale Rhinos had 2 days of games to be made up on Sunday along with the single elimination bracket. We played for 6 hours straight and were led by a fantastic day for #44 Eugene.

Sore arm and all, Brandon came in during the 3rd game.

Great pitching and fielding by Chase.

Both Eugene and Nicholas had in the park home runs against the Sharon Springs Silver team. I can not say enough about Eugene's performance this weekend (see videos). He was driving the ball to the fence and is perhaps one of the fastest 8U athletes.
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On a side note, many thanks to all the opposing teams, coaches and families who recognize truth from fiction and all of their kind words regarding the Rockdale Rhinos!

Quadruple Points Weekend NIT -- 5/1/2010

2010-04-29T22:37:00.003-04:00

Quadruple Points Weekend NIT

Criswell Park, 1190 Criswell Road, Monroe, GA

Teams, Pool Play, Bracket after Pool, Weather, Directions

9am Fld 7 Rhinos vs. Georgia Select

10:45am Fld 7 Rhinos vs Bulldogs

(highlights from last weekend, coming soon!)

ATPP 8U SPRING NATIONAL, MARIETTA GA

2010-04-22T09:53:00.004-04:00

ALL- TOURNAMENT PLAYERS PARK APRIL 24-25th

3910 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066

Tournament Information, Directions

10:00am Fld 2 Rhinos vs EC Braves

11:30am Fld 2 vs Gamers Red

Looking forward to fantastic weather and great competition. Please be at the field 1 hour prior to game time.

DIRECTOR'S CUP QUALIFIER HIGHLIGHTS

2010-03-31T16:17:00.008-04:00

Congratulations to the Rockdale Rhinos for a fantastic weekend at RYBA. The team went 5-0 for a first place finish in the Director's Cup Qualifier.

Crazy kids. Not sure how they maintain this level of excitement and energy all the time, but I wish it would rub off on me on Monday morning at 6am!

Clayton was one of our big sticks this weekend with several home runs. This carried over Tuesday night in the HC Select League as he hit a grand slam!

Eugene was the first to hit on out on Saturday! He had a great weekend at the plate and in the field.

Gracie had a couple of great plays at 2nd. Here she fields and throws a kid out at first.

Congratulations to Blaise for THREE out of the park home runs! Not only did he hit his FIRST on Sunday, but he doubled up and then hit another out during the championship game. We tried to talk him into dinner with money that his grandpa gave him, but he wouldn't do it.

ROCKDALE RHINOS SLUGFEST 3/28/10

2010-03-31T15:36:00.004-04:00

The Rockdale Rhinos competed in the Director's Cup Qualifier at RYBA this past weekend. We went 5-0, placing 1st over the Bulldogs Baseball. It was an interesting tournament, to say the least, as we were playing a field that was probably too small for 8U. Needless to say, it was a battle of the big bats.

Congratulations to Blaise Norman for not only hitting his first 'out of the park' home run, but on Sunday, he hit THREE of them!

HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 21-26, 2010

2010-03-26T11:00:00.002-04:00

Our last game of the SUPER NIT, Chase hits a fantastic grand slam to bring the score 8-0 over our opponents. Sorry guys, but turn the volume down on this one unless you want to hear me yelling for Chase.

We might just have the cutest little siblings around! Thank you Mrs. Kay for teaching Samantha this cheer. I had to bribe her to let me film this so at the end she is walking over saying 'can I have my treat now...'.

Brandon and Clayton hit home runs on Thursday night in a HC Select League game. Debra was asking why I was filming and I told her that this might just be Clayton's night to hit one out. Congratulations to both boys!

DIRECTOR'S CUP QUALIFIER 3/27/2010

2010-03-24T20:10:00.002-04:00

DIRECTOR'S CUP QUALIFIER, LEGION FIELD

Tournament Information, Pool Play, Bracket

Saturday 8:30am vs Walton Legends Fld 7

Saturday 11:10am vs Walton Outlaws Fld 7

2010 INDIVIDUAL RHINO SPONSORS

2010-03-23T10:00:00.003-04:00

The Rockdale Rhinos would like to acknowledge and than the following individual sponsors:

Dylan's grandparents, Bob and Sigrid Duren!

Grayson's grandfather, Mr. Hopkins!

Brandon's uncle, Mr. Sam Gibson!

Thank you very much for your support!

SUPER NIT RECAP

2010-03-23T02:11:00.012-04:00

The Rockdale Rhinos went 2-2 this past weekend at the SUPER NIT. Many thanks to our outstanding coaches Buz, Dusten, Sam, Jeff, Tony and Brett for another great weekend. It was obvious this past weekend that what you are all doing to get the Rhinos ready~ is working!

Samantha loves giving kisses to Coach Sam more than putting make-up on with Haley.

Chase had a fantastic weekend at the plate with an out of the park, grand slam home run in our final game. He was also dominate on the mound.

Nicholas relieved Brandon against the Yard Dogs Black on Friday night. The kid has a knack for putting the ball in play and did great at the plate over the weekend.

Blaise had his opportunity on the mound Saturday morning.

Riley is patiently waiting for 'his' pitch.

Grayson debuted behind this plate this weekend and did an excellent job. He was tested early and passed the test by throwing a runner out at second.

Congratulations to Brandon for a great job on the mound and his out of the park, grand slam home run!

This was Blaise's non verbal answer to the yackety yack on the outside of the fence. Marla~ 'swing the bat 5'... well he did and had solid base hit here.

Eugene goes after a ball that low and on the outside corner. Eugene big plays were Friday night as he threw two kids out at 1st from 3rd.

Other exciting plays that were not captured in pictures, but video to be posted soon, including Chase's grand slam, Clayton's right field catches on Sunday, Brandon on the mound, Gracie on the mound and coming out of the box hitting hard....

THANKS TO THE SPA AT EVERGREEN FOR YOUR SUPPORT

2010-03-23T02:01:00.002-04:00

The Spa at Evergreen has become the latest sponsor of the Rockdale Rhinos in 2010. They are located inside Stone Mt. Park at the Evergreen Resort. 20% off to Rhino team and families. For a list of services, please click here.

Thank you Amanda! To visit The Spa at Evergreen online, please go to www.thespaatevergreen.com

ATLANTA SUPER NIT TOURNAMENT -- 3/19/2010

2010-03-19T22:25:00.001-04:00

SUPER NIT TOURNAMENT 3/19-3/21/10

Tournament Information, Pool Play, Bracket After Pool

Games at Hidden Valley

Friday 7:30pm vs Yard Dogs Black Fld 8

Saturday 12:20pm vs Signature Park Legends Fld 8

Regarding the gate fee: Since the first Atlanta Super Nit in 2005 the gate fees have been as followed: 7 per day for 16 and up 5.00 for 6-15 and 5u free. We wanted this year to get away from charging kids all together. This was the reason for the change this year. However, with the economic times as they are and after further negotiations the Georgia State Office has lowered the gate fee from 10.00 per person to 8.00 w/ children 15 and under still free. Senior citizen discounts still apply. Hope everyone understands and let's get ready for some great baseball and hope for no rain on Sunday!!!!Bubba SmithGeorgia USSSA Baseball

(Click Here) As posted on www.nwgabaseball.org

THANK YOU DR. WOLF FOR YOUR SUPPORT

2010-03-16T12:32:00.005-04:00

http://www.williamwolfdds.com/

1253 Commercial Drive, Suite B, Conyers, GA

770-922-9932

5041 Dallas Hwy, Bldg 1 Ste E, Powder Springs, GA

770-420-8550

Many thanks from the Rockdale Rhinos for your support of our 2010 season.

THE DUGOUT & BILL DALLAS SPONSOR THE RHINOS

2010-03-16T12:24:00.003-04:00

THE DUGOUT, INC

50 Chamisa Road, Covington, GA 30016

770-787-4500

Baseball & Softball instruction for all ages, pitching, hitting, defense.

Cages rentals for individuals and teams. Please call Bill Dallas for rates and availability.

US AUTO SALES SPONSOR THE RHINOS

2010-03-16T12:18:00.001-04:00

Many thanks to our latest sponsor, US Auto Sales.

For a location closest to you, click here.

SHARPSBURG TOURNAMENT UPDATE

2010-03-11T15:08:00.010-05:00

The Rockdale Rhinos competed in their first kid pitch tournament this past weekend in Sharpsburg, GA. First, we would like to extend our condolences to Nassier of the Yard Dogs Black for the accident this past weekend. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to hopefully seeing him back on the field soon.

The Rhinos went 3-1 in a great first kid pitch outing. We are looking forward to many more tournaments!

Tic toc, tic toc..... Seth, Chase, Brandon, Nicholas, Dylan and Eugene all hit 'out of the park' home runs this weekend. The highlight being back to back by Dylan and Nicholas!

We had our own accident prone player this weekend~ Grayson. He couldn't get away from the ball on Sunday with a blooper to the eye. Then he was almost hit by a foul ball while in the on deck circle, followed up with being hit by a pitch in our final game. He was a trooper and even played with this bum eye.

Everyone is watching the ball go far, far, far into the woods. Great hit by Chase and excellent pitching too!

Brandon was a one man show on Sunday morning. He had excellent speed and control against the Gamers.

Dylan picked up his first win on Saturday morning with Blaise coming in for the save. 'Cautiously optimistic' was the phrase that Coach Buz used going into this weekend. I think the boys exceeded our expectation for our first weekend out and both parents and coaches could not be more pleased with how well they played.

FREEDOM ISN'T FREE

2010-03-10T16:57:00.003-05:00

FREEDOM ISN'T FREE

(Baseball isn't either... thanks Tommy)

MANY THANKS TO Georgia Laparoscopic Surgical Specialist

2010-03-10T16:27:00.003-05:00

Georgia Laparoscopic Surgical Specialists

David W. Norman

513 B Great Oaks Drive

Monroe, GA 30655

770-266-6252

Georgia Laparoscopic Surgical Specialists are the newest sponsor of the Rockdale Rhinos. Thank you from both parents and players!

SHARPSBURG SHOOTOUT PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT 3/5/10-3/7/10

2010-03-04T13:52:00.003-05:00

The Rockdale Rhinos will be particating in their first KP tournament Friday March 5, 2010- Sunday March 7, 2010 (tournament information).

1101 Andrew Baily Park, Sharpsburg, GA 30277 (directions).

Saturday Schedule

11:00am vs. Sharpsburg Reds

3:00pm vs GP Braves

Pool Play and Bracket Information

LIL SLUGGERS SPONSORS THE ROCKDALE RHINOS

2010-03-03T15:44:00.003-05:00

Lil Sluggers of Atlanta

A baseball program for kids 2 to 7 years old.

Covington, GA off of I-20E

Within this fun and non-competitive, weekly baseball program, your kids will have the first experience with the world of baseball. Developmentally appropriate equipment and games are used to teach your child: Batting, throwing, catching, base-running, fielding and sliding.

Contact: Brett Strickland 678-758-1207 for more information.

STEIN STEEL SPONSORS THE ROCKDALE RHINOS IN 2010

2010-03-03T15:35:00.003-05:00

Stein Steel & Supply Company

Fabricators of structural and misc steel

933 Kirkwood Ave

Atlanta, GA 30316

404-523-271

Thank you from the parents and players of the Rockdale Rhinos for your support of the 2010 season!

MANY THANKS TO WILKINSON COUNTY TIP OFF CLUB

2010-03-03T15:15:00.004-05:00

The Wilkinson County Tip Off Club supports the Rockdale Rhinos and Brandon Lawrence.

Thank you for your support in 2010.

THANKS TO AMP SPORTSWEAR!

2010-03-03T15:05:00.003-05:00

AMP SPORTSWEAR

PO BOX 430, 109 MAIN STREET

GORDON, GA 31031

800-763-6964

www.ampsportswear.com

Team uniforms, screen printing, embroidery, trophies, plaques, and awards! Founded on incredible customer service and quality items, please contact AMP Sportswear for a quote on your team sports needs.

GEORGIA LEISURE SPONSORS THE ROCKDALE RHINOS

2010-03-03T14:54:00.003-05:00

2397 Mall of GA Boulevard, Buford, GA 30519

678-546-8618

www.galeisure.com

From rock waterfalls, ponds to pool decks, the possibilities are endless with Georgia Leisure. Thank you Georgia Leisure from the Rockdale Rhino families.

THANK YOU ARTIS GROUP

2010-03-03T14:49:00.002-05:00

THE ARTIS GROUP

Global Construction Solutions

6498 Rockland Road, Lithonia, GA 30038

770-498-7727

www.theartisgroup.com

Many thanks from the Rockdale Rhinos for your support in 2010!

HOME ENERGY OF NORCROSS TO SPONSOR RHINOS

2010-03-03T14:32:00.003-05:00

Home Energy, 380 Pine Hill Place, Norcross, GA 30093

Energy efficient improvements not only make your home more comfortable, they can yield long-term financial rewards. Reduced operating costs more than make up for the higher price of energy-efficient appliances and improvements over their lifetimes. Improvements may also qualify you for an energy efficiency mortgage, which allows lenders to use higher-than-normal-debt-to-income ratio to calculate loan potential.

For more information regarding how to make your home more energy efficient, please visit our site at www.homeenergy.us.

THANKS TO GRAPHIC RAGZ

2010-03-03T14:23:00.003-05:00

Graphic Ragz has become the latest company to support and sponsor the Rockdale Rhinos in 2010. Graphic Ragz has been a contract sewing manufacturer since 2005. In addition to sewing, they decorate the fabrics they sew for their customers by dye-sublimation imprints, screen print or embroidery.

Please visit them on the web at http://www.graphicgragz.com/.

1436 Kelton Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

404-299-7563

FEBRUARY 19-21 BREAK THE ICE RECAP

2010-03-01T11:34:00.010-05:00

Congratulations to the Rockdale Rhinos for placing first in the National HB Break the Ice Tournament at RYBA on Feb 19-21, 2010. The Rhinos went 5-0 for the weekend. Please check the side links for game videos and pictures.

Congratulations to Chase for the first 'out of the park' home run for the 2010 Rockdale Rhinos. He set the bar for the rest of the players, clearing 180ft easily! This is the swing that drove the ball out.

Rhinos congratulate Chase on his 'out of the park' home run.

Brandon is determined to score as he slides into home in Game 3.

Brandon scores!

Gracie, our 2nd baseman, snags a line drive to get the out.

In left field, Grayson catches the first fly ball of the season despite the sun shining directly in his face.

Eugene, one of our newest players, is able to knock the ball away from the catcher to get this run.

NICOLAS 'NICO' OSORIO & EUGENE BROWN DEBUT TOURNAMENT

2010-02-26T10:13:00.005-05:00

The Rockdale Rhinos debuted two new athletes this past week, Eugene Brown and Nicolas 'Nico' Osorio. While they may have been a little nervous at first, each of these kids played fantastic! Perhaps its the Puerto Rican blood or the burning desire to knock the cover off the ball... either or, Nico attacks this ball in his first 'out of the park' home run as a Rockdale Rhino.

Congratulations to both of these boys for the great job they did this past weekend.

THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:

2010-02-24T15:31:00.001-05:00

We would like to acknowledge the following supports and as more information comes in, it will be made available.

Dave & Liz Hartman for their support of their favorite player, Clayton!

Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant- Thank you for your support!

Marshall's Sports Bar & Grille- Thank you for your support!

RON S CAVOLA DDS, PC SPONSOR 2010 RHINOS

2010-02-24T15:24:00.000-05:00

Ron S Cavola DDS, PC and staff have become the newest sponsor of the Rockdale Rhinos. Their sponsorship is appreciated greatly by both parents and athletes.

Dr. Cavola specializes in preventative, restoration and cosmetic dentistry. The office is located at 2005 Honey Creek Parkway SE, Conyers, 30013 770-929-8555.

www.cavoladental.com

Thank you, Dr. Cavola!

THANK YOU NUVISION FINANCIAL

2010-02-24T15:15:00.000-05:00

We are proud to announce and would like to thank our latest sponsor, Nuvision Financial Corporation. Nuvision specialize in partnering with county governments, non-profit organizations, and businesses in a variety of fields for their employee benefits program to include medical benefits, dental, life, dependant life, long and short term disability, vision and retirement planning.

For more information, please visit www.nuvisionfinancial.com

ROCKDALE RHINOS TAKE FIRST IN HB BREAK THE ICE TOURNAMENT

2010-02-22T15:59:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the Rockdale Rhinos for a first place win in the HB Break the Ice tournament Feb 19-21. Pictures and video will be posted soon. We are very proud of the two newest Rhinos, Eugene Brown and Nicolas 'Nicho' Osorio for the fantastic job they did this weekend.

HB BREAK THE ICE FEB 19-21, 2010

2010-02-19T14:16:00.000-05:00

HB BREAK THE ICE

LEGION FIELD, CONYERS, GA

$7/PER ADULT AT GATE

U15 FREE

FRIDAY 2/19/10 7:00PM FIELD 2 vs WALTON LEGENDS

SATURDAY 2/20/10 12:00PM vs NORTH PAULDING WOLFPACK

SUNDAY 2/21/10 TBD

(click here for tournament bracket)

THANK YOU TO COPY CENTRAL FOR SUPPORTING THE 2010 SEASON

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The Rhinos would like to thank Dotti and Copy Central for their support of our 2010 season. Copy Central are the copy specialist in Rockdale County and offer a variety of services for businesses and individuals.

Located at: 1264 Parker Road, Suite A, Conyers, GA 30094

770-918-2588

www.copycentral.org

MANY THANKS TO DR. PROCTOR & CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY OF CONYERS

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CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY OF CONYERS

2045 HONEY CREEK PARKWAY SE

CONYERS, GA 30013

770-483-6800

Thank you to Dr. Proctor and his staff for their support of the Rockdale Rhinos in 2010.

Children's Dentistry of Conyers provide complete dental care for children and adolescents in the Metro Atlanta area.

BIG THANKS TO EARTHLY MATTERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT

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Earthly Matters Painting has become the latest company to join our list of sponsors for 2010.
Serving thousands of homeowners in the metro Atlanta area including, Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, Suwanee, Marietta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and surrounding communities. Earthly Matters Painting is the finest full-service painting company in the Atlanta metro and northern Atlanta areas.
http://www.earthlymatterspainting.com/

THANK YOU TAVAS PIZZA FOR SPONSORING THE ROCKDALE RHINOS

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TAVAS PIZZA

Tavas Pizza has become the newest sponsor of the Rockdale Rhinos in 2010. Tavas, a locally owned Greek restaurant, serves pizza, gyros, salads, Italian dishes, and hamburgers to name a few. They are located at the corner of GA Hwy 20 and Oglesby Bridge Road in South Rockdale.

4489 Hwy 20 SE

Conyers, GA 30013

770-388-9566

MANY THANKS TO MHB PAVING

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45 Oxford West Drive, Oxford, GA 30054

770-786-8666

MHB is a commercial and residential asphalt paving company. Thank you MHB for your support of the 2010 Rhinos season.

THANK YOU STATE FARM AND WALLY TAYLOR

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Thanks to State Farm and Mr. Wally Taylor for their sponsorship of the Rockdale Rhinos in the 2010 season.

www.statefarm.com

885 Honey Creek Road, SE

Conyers, GA 30094

770-483-4134

THANK YOU UNITED COMMUNITY BANK

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The Rockdale Rhinos would like to thank United Community Bank for their sponsorship of the 2010 season.

http://www.ucbi.com/

THANK YOU READY MIX USA

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Many thanks to Ready Mix USA for your sponsorship of the Rockdale Rhinos in 2010.

www.readymixusa.com

THANK YOU PEACHTREE ACADEMY

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The Rockdale Rhinos would like to thank Peachtree Academy Private School for their sponsorship of our 2010 season. Peachtree Academy provides accelerated students a college-preparatory education in a Christ-centered environment.

http://www.peachtreeacademy.com/

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

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MISSION: The U8 Rockdale Rhinos are a competitive travel baseball team. Our goal is to represent Rockdale County by developing sportsmanship, respect and character on and off the baseball field while maintaining a competitive spirit. The ultimate goal is to prepare these young athletes for the future of high school level baseball.

TEAM SPONSORSHIP: All three levels of sponsorship will be included in our full dugout sponsorship banner and acknowledged on our website/facebook site. Sponsors will receive frequent team updates via e-mail. This is a business expense, tax-deductible contribution.

BRONZE LEVEL - $100.00

Your company or individual name will appear on the dugout sponsorship banner (4 in letters) that the Rhinos will display at each game and tournament, home or away.

SILVER LEVEL - $250.00

Your company or individual name will appear on the dugout sponsorship banner (8 in. letters) that the Rhinos will display at each game and tournament, home or away. You or your company will receive a team plaque in appreciation of your sponsorship.

GOLD LEVEL - $500.00

Your company or individual name will appear on the dugout sponsorship banner (10 in. letters) that the Rhinos will display at each game and tournament, home and away. You or your company will receive a team plaque in appreciation of your sponsorship.

Due to the 'numerous hidden' costs of playing travel baseball, your generous sponsorship will assist these young men and women in the preparation for this competitive level of baseball and aid them in reaching their goals while playing the game they love. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration for the youth programs in Rockdale County.

For more information, please email rhinos@comcast.net.

TUESDAY JANUARY 26 U8 RHINOS TRYOUT

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The U8 will hold a tryout on Tuesday, January 26 2010 on field 2 at RYBA at 6pm (weather permitting or 7pm at Dugout).

If you are interested in trying out, please email Coach Buz Shubert at rhinos@comcast.net.

Please note, in order to tryout for the team, your child must be 8 years old or younger on April 30, 2010.