Our Story

Ellington Girls Softball (“EGS”) became a charter member of Little League in 2003, when a group of local parents set out to give the girls of Ellington a place to learn and develop a love for the game. What started with a handful of players and a few teams has grown into a league of girls aged 5 – 14, from across Ellington and East Windsor, playing across four divisions at Lisa’s Field in Robert Tedford Memorial Park.

Our mission has always been simple: to help every girl build confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships through the game of softball. The league is run entirely by volunteers — parents, coaches, and community members who give their time because they believe in what the league means to the players. Whether you’re a first-time player, a returning family, or a neighbor looking to help, there’s a place for you in the Ellington Softball family. 

Ellington Softball Board - Meet our Volunteers!

  • Sarah McCue

    President

  • Brian Leona

    Vice President

  • Shilpi Jain

    Treasurer

  • Karen Conley

    Treasurer

  • Danielle Taylor

    Secretary

  • Kathy Pancione

    Communications & Social Media

  • Marcie Black

    Player Agent & Head Coaching Coordinator

  • Amanda Allegra

    Safety Officer

  • Jay Fisher

    League Director, Scheduling & Umpires

  • Michelle VanNostrand

    Uniforms & Merchandise Store

  • Keith Jarvis

    Equipment, Fields, Grounds, and Capital Improvements

  • James Black

    Equipment, Fields, Grounds, and Capital Improvements

  • Art Allegra

    Equipment

  • Dan Hunt

    Fields, Grounds, and Capital Improvements

  • Open

    Special Events, Fundraising & Sponsorships

  • Open

    East Windsor Representative

The Little League Pledge

The Little League® Pledge was written in 1954 by Peter J. McGovern, the first president of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, after became aware that local Little League programs were reciting the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance before games. Mr. McGovern wanted to give all leagues (not just those in the United States) a pledge reflecting some of the sentiments of the Pledge of Allegiance, without the references to the U.S., while adding the elements of sportsmanship and the desire to excel.

In February 1955, the Little Leaguer® magazine featured the first printing of the Little League Pledge. The text of the Little League Pledge was sent to U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower on Feb. 22, 1955. President Eisenhower (and every President since then) was a strong supporter of Little League.

In a response by letter to Mr. McGovern a few days later, President Eisenhower said: “Thank you for … sending me the inspiring and fine pledge that, I understand, will now be repeated at the start of the Little League games. I am always glad to hear the plans and activities of Little League.” It has remained unchanged since it was first published.

Pledge

I trust in God
I love my country
And will respect its laws
I will play fair
And strive to win
But win or lose
I will always do my best

Today, local Little League programs often choose to recite the Little League Pledge at the start of the season, and some recite it before every game. It is printed on the backs of the Little League rule books. Some local leagues also choose to play or sing the National Anthem of the country in which the game is played.

Whether to recite the Little League Pledge, play, or sing the National Anthem, or say a prayer, is entirely up to the local league’s Board of Directors. While many local leagues and districts include a recitation of the Little League Pledge in ceremonies, it is not, and has never been, required to be recited by any person involved with Little League Baseball or Softball.