California District 45: Welcome

The service for Jerry Barry will be held next Thursday 5/17 at 3:00 PM.

The location is at Faith Fellowship Church, 577 Manor Blvd. San Leandro 94579.

To All,

It is with great sadness that I inform everyone of the passing of Jerry Barry.

Jerry Barry left us this morning 5/3/12 to be in a better place.

Jerry spent uncounted years with District 45 and was a friend, mother, grandmother, advisor and the Matriarch of this district.

Additional information will follow concerning services.

May you rest in peace Jerry. You will be forever missed and always remembered.

Little League Baseball, Incorporated has been informed that Nike Bat Models BT0636 CX2 (light grey), BT0573 CX2 (dark grey) and BT0598 CX2 (blue) have failed recent performance standard compliance testing.

Effective immediately, Nike Bat Models BT0636 CX2 (light grey), BT0573 CX2 (dark grey) and BT0598 CX2 (blue), including all graphic variations, are not eligible, or approved, for use in any Little League program or activity.

For information on the refund and return processes, please, contact Nike, at: 1-800-344-6453.

To view photos of the bats, Click Here.

As the assessment and treatment of concussions and concussion-like symptoms has evolved, many states have enacted laws designed to educate people about concussions, and protect the health and safety of young athletes.

Some state laws are only applicable to school-sponsored athletics, or to activities taking place on school-owned property. Other laws are applicable to all youth sports organizations, whether, or not, they are affiliated with a school district.

Not every state has adopted concussion laws and not every state's concussion law is applicable to a local Little League program. Nevertheless, in keeping with its focus on protecting the health, safety and welfare of children, Little League Baseball and Softball strongly encourages all leagues and teams to not only comply with any applicable state laws, but also to review the information and training materials on concussions which is available (free of charge) on the Centers For Disease Control website. Click here for the latest information.

It is essential that each league review this material in order to understand its responsibilities regarding when and how to address concussions.

Here is the information on the 50-70 Pilot Program from Little League.

Little League International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information.

Click here to find the latest bat information, including the 2012 Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers and licensed bat lists.

Little League Baseball, Incorporated (LLB) has always been at the forefront in protecting children from abuse, exploitation, and harm. 

The web link will take you to the Little League page for the state specific reporting steps and procedures for doing so.

Here is an interesting article concerning the "Balk" in the upper divisions.

Something to check out.

To All:

The District Staff will be holding the T.O.C. & All Star Manager's Meeting on June 3, 2012. All manager's and coaches are required to attend this meeting. We will be explaining the Tournament Rules and Regulations for the 2012 post-season.
The meeting will be held at the Southgate Community Center in Hayward. Go to the "Locations Tab" for the map and directions. Please make certain to be on time for your respective divisions. Please arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes early to check in.

*Note* Make certain to bring your 2012 Team Roster (the one sent to Williamsport) with you. If your roster has changed since April 15th, your President will need to provide board minutes verifying the changes.

12:00 - 1:00pm - Sr & Jr T.O.C. & All Star Mgr's and coaches
1:00 - 2:00pm - Major T.O.C. & All Star Mgr's and coaches
2:00 - 3:00pm - 9/10 & 10/11 Year Old All Star Mgr's and coaches
3:00 - 4:00pm - Minor T.O.C. Mgr's and coaches

Make sure you incorporate these dates and times into your schedules so your Manager's and Coaches are informed ahead of time.

To All,

District level All-Stars will begin June 23rd this year.

Time to start thinking about the post season.

Save the date.

To All,

T.O.C. will begin on June 9, 2012 this year.

Save the date and get ready. It will be right around the corner soon.

Little League International today announced a change to the regulations for 2012 that will allow more options in the teenage divisions of baseball.

Effective Jan. 1, 2012:

- The Senior League Baseball Division (previously limited to players league age 14-16) may now include players league age 13-16.

- The Big League Baseball Division (previously limited to players league age 16-18) may now include players league age 15-18.

- For Tournament Play, the age divisions will be: Junior League 13-14; Senior League 13-16; and Big League 15-18.

The Junior League Baseball Division remains for players league age 13-14 during the regular season. (Note: As before, 12-year-olds also are eligible for Junior League Baseball regular season play, under certain criteria.)

In an effort to provide timely information on bat rules, Little League International today announced the bat specifications and standards for the 2012 season.

Here are the highlights, followed by the actual text of the 2012 baseball bat rules:

• For the Little League Major Baseball Division and below: The moratorium on composite-barreled baseball bats remains in effect. However, some composite-barreled baseball bats that have been proven in laboratory testing to meet the BPF (Bat Performance Factor) standard throughout the life of the bat, through the Accelerated Break-In (ABI) process, have received waivers. That list is here: Licensed/Approved Composite 2 1/4 Bats.

2012 ASAP Information:

The majority of the 2012 A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) materials are currently available online at the Little League website.

The dates and sites for the eight Little League World Series tournaments in 2012 were approved by the Little League International Board of Directors, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.

Click on the link for additional information and details.

Little League International today announced the full list of significant changes that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012, to the policies, rules and regulations of the program.

In order to give timely information to parents and leagues, some of the changes were announced several weeks ago. One change, in the bat regulations, has been further updated since the first announcement. The update clarifies the penalty for using an illegal bat.

New Little League Data Center:

The new Little League Data Center is up and running at: https://lldc.pointstreak.com/.

Before the 2012 chartering process can be completed, leagues on "non-compliance" or regional "hold" lists must address the reason(s) for being placed in these lists.