The next District 15 League Presidents Meeting is scheduled for May 19th.  It will be held in the Community Room at 7 River's Hospital starting at 2:00 pm.  This is the Top Team Tournament Meeting.  ALL League Presidents are expected to attend this meeting.  If a President can not attend another League Officer must attend for the President so that ALL Leagues are represented.

Once again, District 15 is coordinating a Day at the Rays.  The date is April 22, 2012 and the Rays will be playing the Twins.

Tickets are available through your local league (get them early).  Cost is $18.00 for a $26.00 value).  Gifts for the first 5,000 kids, On Field Parade prior to the game, run the bases after the game and much much more.

A five-year study, recently concluded by the Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina, found that the primary cause of arm injuries in youth baseball players was overuse. It also failed to show an increased risk of arm injury due to breaking pitches, such as curve balls.

“Some within the baseball community have advocated for a ban on curveballs,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer for Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “However, the study conclusions do not clearly support such a ban.

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The IRS has instituted new requirements for Tax Reporting for "Small" Tax Exempt Organizations.  It is VERY IMPORTANT that your Local League Treasurer reviews the information and files the appropriate paperwork for your Local League.  Several leagues have already had IRS Reviews of their Filings.  Substantial FINES may be given for Violations.

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