New Jersey District 6 Little League: District News

50/70 Division to start in 2013 and New Regulations for 2013 as well
Little League Approves 50/70 Division for District and Tournament play in 2013 Read More

 

 



ASAP
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Dr. James Andrews Identifies Five Main Risk Factors that Contribute to Arm Injuries



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ASAP FOR 2012
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bat regulations for 2012
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Little League Offers 50-70 Pilot Program in 2012
Little League International has completed a second year of assessments of the 50-70 Pilot Program that was made available to local leagues beginning in January 2010, and will offer an updated option to local leagues in 2012. “By all accounts, the program has progressed,” Patrick Wilson, Senior Vice President of Operations and Program Development at Little League International, said. “Survey results again showed that many local leagues have embraced the concept of a division of play that provides a bridge between the standard Little League Baseball field and a conventional baseball field.” Little League will use the third year of data collected from local leagues and districts to potentially craft a new division of play. “Our goal is to evaluate the viability of offering the 50-70 Baseball Division to all leagues worldwide, as early as 2013,” Mr. Wilson said. “This would consist of full integration into the International Tournament, to include a World Series.” Read More

 

 



Changes Made to Little League’s Background Check Regulation



Little League International today announced changes to its background check regulation (Regulation I [c] [9]) to reflect recent changes in several states’ decisions regarding the availability of sex offender registries. As always, local Little Leagues and districts in the U.S. are required to, at a minimum, perform a check that covers the Sex Offender Registries of all U.S. states/territories, for certain personnel in the league, as noted in the regulations. There is only one place online where such a check of all states is free: The U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Registry Read More

 

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Policy, Rule and Regulation changes for the 2012 season



A downloadable PDF version of these changes is available as well: 2012 Rule Changes Little League International today announced the full list of significant changes that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012, to the policies, rules and regulations of the program. In order to give timely information to parents and leagues, some of the changes were announced several weeks ago. One change, in the bat regulations, has been further updated since the first announcement. The update clarifies the penalty for using an illegal bat. A list of all the significant changes, along with a summary and explanation of the changes, is below: Read More

 



Little League Guidelines on Reporting Abuse



This information is being provided to local Little Leagues and Districts as a guide to whether and when to report child abuse and neglect. Background of Little League’s Child Protection Program For more than a decade, Little League has led the way among youth sports organizations in assisting local leagues to keep child sex offenders out of the program. Little League remains the only national youth baseball/softball program to mandate a check of the applicable sex offender registry. Additionally, Little League provides each local Little League with 125 free checks of a national criminal database.Read More

 



Thursday, November 3
2012 BAT REGULATIONS




Data Center
Little League Data Center

To:  All league presidents and Information Officers:

Please update all officers and board members for the 2012 season.  Updating using the Little League Data Center.  Using the Data Center will ensure that all of your volunteers will receive the necessary materials for the 2012 season. Click the title above. 

 

 

 



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Youth Baseball Pitching Study Shows Overuse is Primary Cause of Arm Injuries



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. “Furthermore, a ban on breaking balls would not be simple to put into practice,” Mr. Keener said. “With such a wide range of aptitude and ability, it’s practically impossible to judge if any youth pitcher intended to throw a curveball or if that’s just how the ball came out of the pitcher’s hand. To task our dedicated volunteers with judging the type of pitch thrown is not only unfair, it would be impractical.Read More

 



PITCHING FORMS
Pitching Forms:  http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/Pitching_Log.pdf

Is My Bat Ok
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Little League International Issues Update Regarding Composite Bats: Moratorium Imposed Immediately
Little League International has placed a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Little League (Majors) Division and all other baseball divisions of Little League, effective immediately. 
 
 “Today’s decision of the Little League International Board of Directors Executive Committee is based on scientific research data from the University of Massachusetts (Lowell), which was contracted by Little League Baseball,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “The maximum performance standard for non-wood bats in the divisions for 12-year-olds and below is a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15. The research found that composite bats, while they may meet the standard when new, can exceed that standard after a break-in process.”Read More

Statement from Little League International Regarding Composite Bats in Junior League, Senior League, and Big League Baseball Divisions

This Story has been updated on September 29 

A moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League was enacted on Aug. 27, 2010, by the Little League International Board of Directors, effective immediately. The moratorium shall be in effect until further notice by Little League International.

The moratorium covers all games and practices only in the three divisions referenced above. It closely follows a similar moratorium approved in July 2010 by the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS), based on a recommendation from its Baseball Rules Committee. The NFHS Board enacted a rule to prohibit the use of composite bats until they can produce consistent compliance with the standards through the life of the bat...Read More

 

Little League Tournament and Regular Season Pitching Rules Made the Same by Adoption of New Rule

Recent rule changes adopted by the Little League International Board of Directors will bring pitching rules for tournament baseball in line with the regular season rules.  The changes were made after many district administrators and local Little League volunteers had requested the pitching rules become more consistent.

“A few years ago, scientific studies showed epidemic increases in youth pitching injuries and pointed to overuse as the primary factor,” Dr. James Andrews, Chairman of the American Sports Medicine Institute and a member of the Little League International Board of Directors, said.  “Little League baseball should be congratulated as the leader in addressing this issue by introducing pitch count limits.  This has led to increased awareness at all levels including players, parents, coaches, and other youth league organizations, and hopefully, a decrease in number of injuries. The current changes adopted by Little League should help further the ability of kids to enjoy and advance in baseball without serious overuse injuries.”Read More



Convenience through Keystrokes: Little League Launches Online Chartering
To be a member of Little League, thousands of cities, towns, communities and neighborhoods throughout the world annually apply for a charter with Little League Baseball and Softball. When leagues prepare their applications to charter for the 2010 season, today’s technology will allow for process to be completed from a computer.For the first time, Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa., is encouraging leagues to apply for a charter using an online service available through the Little League Data Center.Read More

 

Coach Resource Center
Coach Resource Center

The Little League Baseball and Softball Coaches Registry was created in 2007, to help its managers and coaches improve their knowledge and learn how to be more effective teachers. Currently, the Coaches Registry presents separate packets for Little League Baseball and Little League Softball, which include sport-specific training DVDs and reading materials. The baseball package includes videos from the Play Ball! Series, which features tips from Major League Baseball players and managers. The Softball series offers Michele Smith’s newly-published training and practice guide along with a skills and fundamentals DVD. In addition to instructional information, the registry provides coaches with a 2009 Rulebook, a Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) handbook with helpful tips on how to be a better coach, What’s the Score explaining how to score a game and a scorebook. Coach Resource Center



Bat Announcement from Little League
 
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March 18, 2009
It 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
 


ASAP
ASAP
To all league's submit your ASAP (A Safety Awareness plan) plans to headquarters.  See Safety corner for more information. A Safety Awarenesss Progrgam (ASAP)

ChoicePoint/LexisNexis Increases Number of Free Background Checks Available to Local Little Leagues
Little League Baseball and Softball requires that all of its leagues perform background checks on all of its volunteers who provide regular service and/or have repetitive access to children. This season, the number of free background checks afforded to each league will increase by 56 percent. Background Checks

Little League Network
Each year, 3 million youngsters play Little League Baseball and Softball in over 6,000 leagues spread across the country in thousands of rural and urban communities alike. The Little League Network, powered by Active.com has been the official online community of Little League Baseball & Softball since 1999 connecting coaches, players, families, friends and fans in over 120 countries around the world. Active.com provides powerful online tools that helps streamline player registration and fee collection processes, creates and hosts interactive websites, and provides access to electronically submit important league information securely to Little League Headquarters.  Read More

DTMBA
Don't Take My Bat Away

Little League Baseball International has joined a coalition called Don't Take My Bat Away (DTMBA). This coalition consists of parents, coaches and other baseball organizations that OPPOSE pending legislation in New Jersey that would make it illegal to use non-wood (aluminum and titanium) bats in baseball and softball games consisting of children 18 and under. More



Mike Fox to Work Little League Softball Semi Final

Our own Mike Fox, who has been umpiring games at the LL Softball World Series in
Portland Oregon, will be on the plate tonight for the South vs Latin America Semi-Final,
to be broadcast live at 9:30 PM on ESPN2.

Good luck Mike and Congratulations. 

The best of luck to Robbinsville Little League in tonight's first game at 7pm  ESPN2

 



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Friday, April 20
COACHES CLINIC



Here are the details:  2012 District 6 Coaches Clinic: Monday, April 23, 2012, at 7 PM, in the Knights of Columbus Hall — Downstairs Room — 106 Bergen Ave (corner of Park Street and Bergen Avenue) Ridgefield Park.

Once again, Tom Kaechele, the Athletic Director at Northern Valley-Old Tappan High School will be presenting the Clinic, and if you've been to one of his Clinics, you already know how great they are and how much your coaches can get out of it.

As a reminder, your coaches are required to attend a Coaches Clinic and a Safety Cinic at least once every three years, in order to maintain their coaching status. Kaechele's clinic is so good, I know many coaches who attend every year, just to pick up a few more pointers.

PLEASE NOTE:  We have to charge each Coach a $5 fee for attending the Clinic to help cover costs. 



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