Dear Little League Volunteer and Parents:

    You may have heard about the tragic accident last night during a weather-related delay in a Spotsylvania County (Va.) Little League game. One child died as a result of a lightning strike, and another was injured. We at Little League International extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Little Leaguer Chelal Matos. Our thoughts and prayers also are with the child who was injured, and with his family.

As you know, Little League International has provided extensive information to its member leagues on lightning safety, in conjunction with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. We are taking this opportunity to remind all parents and volunteers to review the information linked below.

http://www.littleleague.org/Learn_More/programs/asap/lightning.htm

http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/newsletters/ASAP/May-June+2008+ASAP+Newsletter.pdf

http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/asap_signs/See+It+Flee+It.pdf

http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/newsletters/ASAP/March+2009+ASAP+Newsletter.pdf

Sincerely,

Stephen D. Keener

President and Chief Executive Officer

Little League International

P.O. Box 3485

539 US Route 15 Hwy

Williamsport, PA 17701-0485

Phone: 570-326-1921

Fax: 570-326-1074