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Florida District 15 Little League:
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District Meeting of ALL League Presidents
The next meeting of the District 15 League Presidents is scheduled for February 26th. It will be held in the Community Room at 7 River's Hospital starting at 2:00 pm. 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.
This meeting will be preceeded by the Inter-League Scheduling Meetings (Softball at 10:00 and Baseball at 12:00).
April 22, 2012 - DAY at the RAYS for District 15
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. Check Back LATER for details as they become available.
Fred Lorentsen appointed to LL International Advisory Board
Our DA, Fred Lorentsen, has been appointed to the Little League International Advisory Board. As we all know, Fred has been very active in Regional and National Little League activities for the past several years and now he has been rewarded for his efforts. Click on the "Title" above for the Announcement posted on the LL Website.
2012 Regulation and Rule Changes
Little League International announced their 2012 Regulation and Rule Changes on November 23, 2011. For additional information, Click on the "Title" above to view the Article/Announcement on the LL Website.
Pitch Study - Litttle League's Position
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.
Click on the "Title" above to view the entire article/announcement.
LL Expands 50/70 Baseball Pilot Program
Little League International has completed its assessment of the 50-70 Pilot Program that was made available to local leagues beginning in January 2010, and will offer more options for local leagues in 2011.
For the 2011 season, the 50-70 Pilot Program will be revised and expanded, based on the input from local league and district volunteers.
Each local league will have a choice to offer the 50-70 Pilot Program in one of the following age groups for baseball:
“Transitional” 50-70 Pilot Program for 12-13 Year-Olds
“Supplemental” 50-70 Pilot Program for 11-12 Year-Olds
Click on the "Title" above for complete information on the 50/70 Programs.
District 15 will be working with the leagues interested in a Supplemental 50-70 Program for 11-12 year olds. The participating leagues will decide on the Rules and Schedules for these Inter-League Games.
Operational Tips for Local Leagues
The Little League Website has "Operational Tips" to provide guidance to local leagues on many of the activities that must take place during the year. Click on the "Title" above to go to the LL Webpage on Operational Tips. Also, there is a document available to help local leagues called "A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League" (it can be viewed/printed by Clicking on the "Handout" below).
Handout: A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League
IRS Tax "Reporting" for Tax Exempt Organizations
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.
Click on the "Title" above to go to the IRS Website to learn more.
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