NJ District 3 Little League: District News

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Tuesday, April 14
AED - Automatic External Defibrillator

AED (automatic external defibrillator) Technology is Currently Affordable and Available

In the time it takes you to finish reading this article and attachments, you could have saved a life.    AED (automatic external defibrillator) technology is currently affordable and available.  In just a matter of minutes, the difference between successful and unsuccessful outcomes can be determined.  Heart problems can have poor outcomes in just a few minutes.  When AED is properly applied a life can be saved.  Today's technology only allows the AED to work when the heart needs it.  If the heart does not need AED, then the equipment will tell you that it is not required.

When I first introduced this info at the State Committee meeting when had a DA who spoke about how AED saved one of the coaches in his league!  Although these events don't occur often, we should be prepared.

Three hours of training in CPR/ AED gives you the knowledge and skill to use this equipment.  This training is easily available locally from the Red Cross, American Heart Association, your local Volunteer ambulance corp. or other private organizations.

Phillips electronics is the officially endorsed AED of Little League Baseball.  Their equipment is easy to use and offers some of the most advanced technology available.

NJLL has negotiated a substantial discount for AED's from our corporate sponsor VE Ralph. They are the exclusive distributor for Phillips AED's in New Jersey. This will entitle all leagues to purchase this equipment for a 35% discount.  This price is only available directly form VE Ralph.  Please let them know that you are from NJLL. See the attachments for price quotes.

Philips HeartStart onsite AED

FRX Defibrillator HeartStart AED

Accessories

Bob Herzog is our NJLL contact at VE Ralph.  You can contact him at bherzog@veralph.com for more info.  Bob is "Mr AED" He has been selling and demonstrating this equipment for many years and has seen the recent technology changes that make this equipment available to the general public.  He really has all the answers to all of your questions in easy to understand language.

If you have any questions please contact either myself or Bob.

See you all in AC
Jeff

 
Jeffrey H. Altman, DC
New Jersey Little League
State Safety Officer
0ffice 201.262.0470
NJLLSafety@gmail.com

 

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Tuesday, March 31

If You Are Considering The Purchase Of a New Composite Metal Bat

 

Little League Logo70th Anniversary Logo
March 26, 2009
NOTICE TO PARENTS, PLAYERS AND LEAGUES:  IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPOSITE METAL BAT FOR USE IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (Major Division and below), BE SURE THAT THE BAT YOU ARE PURCHASING HAS THIS MARKING:  BPF 1.15 ON THE BARREL OR HANDLE OF THE BAT.  IF NOT, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES. 
 
Little League officials are aware that there are bats for sale in stores, online or that may have already been purchased that are Little League approved, but do not have the required bat performance standard (BPF) markings.  In fact, some of the bats on the Little League approved bat list may not carry the required BPF 1.15 marking on the bat, depending on when they were manufactured and licensed. Currently manufacturers are conducting an inventory and re-testing of all approved bats.  The results of this study / retesting is to be finished by March 31, 2009.  We are building a list of certain bats that are approved, but do not have the BPF marking due to special circumstances.  For these bats, we are extending eligibility for play until December 31, 2009.  As we are made aware of bats that meet our criteria for this extension, we will add them to the list.  Please check this list regularly for updates.  HOWEVER, ONLY BATS WITH THE BPF 1.15 MARKING AND THE BATS ON THIS LIST WILL B E ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN 2009.   

Bats with the special exception include the following:

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, Mach 10, Patriot
 
Easton   -   LZ-810, LZ-800, Stealth Optiflex LST 1,
 
Louisville Slugger - YB31
 
NIKE -  Areo
 
 

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

 

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Tuesday, February 10

Kellogg's kicked off the field renovation initiative

 

Dear District Administrative Staffs and Local Little League Officials:

As a valued Earn Your StripesTM partner, you know that Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® believes that every kid should have a place to be active and play hard so they can be their very best. Thank you for your constant support for this mission and for the work that you do in your own organizations to help kids stay active and healthy.

As communities everywhere face difficult financial decisions, many face a shortfall of funds necessary to maintain their local playing fields. As part of a year-long commitment to give kids better places to play, the Kellogg's Frosted FlakesTM Earn Your StripesTM program will select and renovate 50 local sports fields across the U.S. in 2009.

Kellogg's kicked off the field renovation initiative by making over the Lincoln Gardens Park field in Tampa, Fla., the week of Super Bowl XLIII and launched a national call-to-action for the program by televising an advertisement during the game. To learn more, or help us help kids earn their stripes, log on to http://www.frostedflakes.com/ to nominate a field for renovation in your own community.

Thank you again for your support of the Earn Your StripesTM program and for helping us spread the word about how we all can make a difference in communities across the country.

Sincerely,

Little League International

 

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Friday, January 16

Little Leauge Mid-Atlantic Challenger Jamboree

Local Little League administrators, parents and special needs children will gather in Ewing, N.J., on June 6-7, 2009, to participate in the Mid-Atlantic Challenger Jamboree. This Little League event is one of several to be hosted in the coming months by Little League Baseball and Softball at various locations across the country.

The Challenger Division, which was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League Baseball and Softball, enables boys and girls with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or the completion of high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide.

The Jamboree is aimed at sharing Little League's services and educational materials with local leagues chartering Challenger Division teams, while giving the Little Leaguers the opportunity to play games. Local Little League volunteers will be coordinating the event.

There are nearly 1,800 teams and more than 26,000 players in Little League's Challenger Division. Chartered Little Leagues can host their own Challenger team or teams. A district-wide program also is a possibility. In this structure, networking among leagues is greatly improved as players and teams throughout a district come together for games.

More information on the Mid-Atlantic Region Challenger Jamboree can be found by contacting Ron Tola, at: (609) 587-6808; or by email. Additional information on the Little League Challenger Division can be found by logging on to the Little League International website at: http://www.littleleague.org/media/Challenger_News.htm.

 

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Sunday, January 11

DICK'S Sporting Goods is the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of Little League Baseball and Softball

 

Dear League Administrator:

DICK'S Sporting Goods is proud to be the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of Little League Baseball and Softball.  With the baseball and softball seasons just around the corner, DICK'S is fully stocked in the best and latest equipment and offers a number of ways to assist your Little League organization in having a successful year.  

As a benefit of the partnership with Dick's Sporting Goods, you'll be receiving a quantity of Team Packets, which includes two Coach's Certificates for your coaches, along with discount offers for each player on your team. Team Packets are perfect for distribution at player registrations and coaches meetings.  Please distribute them to your coaches or at registration, or in any manner that works best for you and gets the coupons in the hands of your coaches and participants.

Dick's Sporting Goods is excited about building a potential relationship with your Little League organization and appreciate the great things your organization does for our community's young athletes. To request support for your league's activities, such as fundraisers, banquets, golf outings or other activities, please visit their sponsorship & donations web site at http://dickssportinggoods.sponsorport.com

 

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Friday, January 16
Statement Regarding Non-wood Bats

Statement Regarding Non-wood Bats

Message For Local Little League Officials,

We have received a number of inquiries regarding last week's announcement regarding non-wood bats. Here are some additional details.

Statement Regarding Bats in Junior League Baseball

Beginning with the 2009 season, baseball bats with a diameter of 2-5/8 (two-and-five-eighths) inches are now the standard for all teenage baseball divisions (Junior, Senior and Big League).

Baseball bats with a diameter of 2-3/4 (two-and-three-fourths) inches are no longer permitted for use in the Junior League Division of Baseball. Previously, these bats could be used in Juniors, but not in Senior or Big League.

Background

A committee at USA Baseball is in the process of developing a standard for bats used in the Junior League Division. Currently, there is no standard in place as there is for bats in Little League Baseball (Majors) and below, and for bats used in Senior League and Big League.

(USA Baseball is the governing body for amateur baseball in the U.S. Little League Baseball is a member of USA Baseball.)

This step taken by Little League, and to be taken by other youth baseball organizations in the coming year or two, is a first step in that process and a way to prepare for the new standard. Eventually, for the Junior League age group, only bats with a diameter of 2-5/8 (two-and-five-eighths) inches will be manufactured to meet the new standard when it is ready for implementation.

(Note: The standard for bats in the Little League Baseball [Majors] Division and below is the Bat Performance Factor [BPF]. This is a measure of a non-wood bat's performance relative to wooden bats.)

In the Senior and Big League Divisions, the standard is the Ball Exit Speed Ratio (BESR), with its "minus-3" requirement. The overall weight (in ounces) of a bat can be no more than three ounces below the overall length (in inches) of the bat. This mandate remains in effect in Senior and Big League Baseball divisions, but is not a requirement in Junior Baseball.

Additional Information for Little League Baseball (Majors) and Below

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 than 1.15, or without a BPF printed (or not legible) on the bat, are not permitted in these divisions.

 

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Friday, January 16

Safety Report - Hits and Runs, Bumps and Bruises: Health, Safety and Injury Prevention are the Keystone of Little League"

For more than a half-century, Little League International has maintained extensive records on injuries in Little League games and practices. These records have been used over the years to monitor trends and, when necessary, to effect positive changes in the Rules and Regulations.

In many cases, these changes have eventually been adopted in other youth baseball and softball programs, as well as professional baseball. It is just one of the many aspects of Little League that sets us apart from all other youth baseball and softball programs.


For the first time, Little League International has produced a comprehensive report on the history of Little League's efforts and accomplishments regarding the wellbeing of its participants and volunteers. This white paper entitled "Hits and Runs, Bumps and Bruises: Health, Safety and Injury Prevention are the Keystone of Little League" provides an extensive review of advancements in these areas.

We invite you to review this important document, produced by the Little League International Communications Division. The document can be found HERE

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Tuesday, March 4
coaches resource logo

Little League International Unveils Free On-Line Resource Center Website for Coaches and Managers

 

Little League International recognizes and appreciates the challenges that come with being a Little League manager or coach, so it has developed a free on-line coaching resource that Little League managers and coaches can turn to for reference, education, or to stay current with the latest drills and coaching techniques.

 

The welcome page of the Little League Coach Resource Center may be accessed by anyone at: www.LittleLeagueCoach.org

 

Here are some other categories on the site:
  • Season Planning
  • Parental involvement
  • Rules of the Game
  • Teaching the skills
  • Drills and Activities
  • Planning a Practice
  • Safety and conditioning
  • Managing on Game day

    • get more details

     

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    Friday, December 5

    Important Announcement - Additional Free Background Checks From ChoicePoint

     

    Dear Little League District Administrators, District Staff, League Presidents and Officials:

    Beginning on Jan. 1, 2009, the number of free background checks available to chartered local leagues and districts through ChoicePoint, newly-acquired by LexisNexis, has been increased from 80 to 125 - an increase of 56 percent. To sign up and start doing background checks, go to http://littleleague.choicepoint.com/.

    Local Little Leagues have been required to conduct a nationwide background checks that include all the applicable government sex offender registry data since 2007. Statewide checks were required from 2003 to 2006. However, Little League International recommends that leagues go beyond the minimum in order to obtain information on other sex crimes and criminal charges that will not be found on the National Sex Offender Registry.

    Keep in mind the number of background checks your league must be conducting on an annual basis. To be compliant with the Little League regulation, leagues must conduct checks on all coaches and managers, board members, and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers that provide regular service and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with players or teams. This includes, but is not limited, to extra practice coaches, umpires, team parents, grounds crew, scorekeepers and concession workers.

    Information on Little League's background check regulation is available in the 2009 A Safety Awareness Plan (ASAP) materials that are currently available the Little League website, at: http://www.littleleague.org/Learn_More/forms.htm.

    As always, thank you for your service to the children and families of your community.

     

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    Thursday, October 15
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