Canterbury Little League: League News
Thursday, April 9Baseball Bat Requirements- Read this before buying a bat for your child!!
I am reposting this due to many parents inquiring about bats for their children. Read it closely.
We received this email from Little League Headquarters pertaining to Little League approved bats. Please read closely before purchasing a bat for your child.
March 18, 2009It has been brought to the attention of Little League officials that there are a few bats for sale in stores or that may have already been purchased that carry the Little League approval, but do not have the required bat performance standard markings. The Little League Rulebook states that beginning January 1, 2009, all non-wood bats used for play in Little League Baseball (majors and below) shall be printed with a bat performance factor (BPF) of 1.15 or less. While the bats we have identified pass the BPF standard and other standards of proportion and measurement, they do not have the proper label. These bats are in the marketplace for a variety of circumstances. After review by Little League officials, it has been determined that these bats may remain in the marketplace and shall be allowed for play during the 2009 season only, with the understanding that these bats shall not be allowed for play after December 31, 2009, even though some improperly labeled bats may still remain in the marketplace, or retained by leagues and players after the 2010 deadline. Also, check the model you are purchasing. If these bats, like the Vanquish, are replaced with corrected labeling, and have the BPF 1.15 label, they will be allowed after 2009.
Specifically, the bats in question are as follow:
Adidas Vanquish Blue design (There is a newer model of this bat, also named the Vanquish and it has copper and black markings. It contains the proper labeling and therefore is not subject to the one-year rule).
DeMarini Black Coyote
Rogue
Distance
Rumble
Tengu
Easton LZ-810
Louisville Slugger YB31
Sincerely,
Little League International
P.O. Box 3485
539 US Route 15 Hwy
Williamsport, PA 17701-0485
Phone: 570-326-1921
Fax: 570-326-1074
Thursday, January 22
Save the Date- March 7, 2009 Tryouts for all minor and major league players.
There will be a mandatory tryout for all players who would like to play at the Major or Minor league level on March 7, 2009 from 1:00pm to 4pm at the Concord Sport Center. The tryout will help determine the skill level of each child and be used to place the child in the appropriate level of play. Returning Major League players are not required to attend the tryout. The Board’s goal is to have the teams created by the second week of March to allow coaches to coordinate practices.
Thursday, January 22
Coaches Clinic to be Held
On March 14th there will be a coaches clinic for all returning and new coaches. The clinic will be held at the Concord Sports Center. Check here for further information as we get closer to the date.
If you would like to be a coach please call Donna Hennessey at 286-8771 (dhennessey@regencymtg.com) or Gary Spaulding at 496-9797.
Thursday, January 22
Registration for the 2009 Season Under Way
Registration for the 2009 Season is currently under way here on the website(see home page for the link to the online registration site) and with 2 on-location dates just announced. The first will be on January 7th from 6-8pm at the Canterbury Library and the second will be held on February 4th from 6-8pm also at the library. Board members will be registering your children, seeking volunteers/coaches, and are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the 2009 season.
If you are interested in being a coach or volunteering in some way, please see the volunteer application form under the Handouts (on the left) section of the website, complete the form, and with a valid id in-hand bring it to one of the two on-location registration sessions.
Sunday, December 21
New and Returning Sponsors for the 2009 Season
As the season approaches the board has been actively seeking sponsorship for the CLL teams as well as sponsors willing to help in a number of other areas, like equipment updates, opening day festivities, etc. Donna Hennessey, the board president, has taken a leadership role in finding new sponsors as well as reconnecting with former sponsors. This is a portion of the note sent to the board from Donna on Dec. 17.
"I wanted to let everyone know we currently have 8 team sponsors( Hackleboro Orchards, A and B Vending, Canterbury Plumbing & Heating, Doug Nelson Trucking, J. Miller & Associates, Spearpoint Plumbing and Heating, York Builders and G Mac Archery Products), 1 Bronze member (The Old Shed)and 1 friends of Canterbury Little League(Mr. Fix it)."
Great work Donna!!!
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor see the Handouts section of the website and click sponsors to view details on becoming a sponsor or contact Donna Hennessey at dhennessey@regencymtg.com or 286-8771.
Tuesday, November 4
Umpire-in-Chief and crew
Canterbury Little League is proud to announce the formation of an 'Umpire Crew' of which Ron Turcotte has agreed to be the 'Umpire-in-Chief' who will help to manage the crew and ensure not only consistency but also scheduling. Thanks Ron and welcome aboard!!
If you or someone you know would be interested in being an umpire for the CLL please contact Donna Hennessey at 286-2243 or Gary Spaulding at 496-9797.
Tuesday, November 4
2009 Rules and Regulations Changes
Little League International has completed editing of the 2009 Rules and Regulations, as well as the Tournament Rules and Guidelines.
You can view the changes for 2009 by clicking on the links below, or by pasting the link into your browser:
Baseball - Rules and Regulations
Baseball - Tournament Rules and Guidelines
Softball - Tournament Rules and Guidelines
The board will be discussing in the upcoming months how some of these changes will affect the CLL and what steps will be taken to implement those changes. Keep an eye on the League News for these and other updates.
Thursday, October 23
New Rules for Bats in Minors and Majors
As quoted from an email sent to District Administrators and Local Little League Officials,
"In effect for the 2009 season is the requirement that all non-wood bats used in Little League Baseball (Majors) Divisions and below shall be printed with a BPF of 1.15 or less.
This stipulation has been included in the Official Rules and Regulations for the past few years, leading up to 2009, so that leagues, parents, and bat manufacturers could prepare for it.
Most non-wood bats manufactured over the past several years for the age groups involved in Little League Baseball (Majors) and below have been permanently imprinted with the BPF. In fact, very few bats sold today with a diameter of 2 1/4 (two and one-quarter) inches are not printed with the BPF rating.
So, starting with the 2009 season, bats printed with a BPF higher that 1.15, or without a BPF printed (or not legible) on the bat, are not permitted in these divisions."