Dear Little Leaguers and Volunteers:
 
This message is to let you know that we have received several inquiries from volunteers regarding the recent swine flu outbreak.
 
We encourage our volunteers to closely monitor the situation in their specific community and to be prepared to act in accordance with recommendations or directives issued by their local or state health departments.
 
On Wednesday, April 29, all school athletic activities in Texas were postponed until May 11 because of the outbreak. Today in Alabama, a similar measure was taken and is in effect until further notice.  In addition, some schools in those and other states have been closed by local or state health departments as a result of students testing positive for the swine flu virus.
 
Schools may have advisories available by e-mail, phone, on-line, etc., regarding the status of the outbreak in that area. We encourage volunteers to ask their local school districts to keep them advised of any actions on the local or state level that may help them, in turn, make decisions regarding the local Little League's activities.
 
We suggest that one of the best measures local volunteers can take at this time is to urge all parents to exercise good judgment regarding attendance at practices and games.  If their Little Leaguer or another family member appears to have flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue), they should stay home and schedule an appointment with their primary care physician.
 
For the most up to date and authoritative information, treatment and prevention of this illness, please visit the following websites. 
 
World Health Organization (WHO) Website:  http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
 
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Website:  http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_001
 
WHO Swine Influenza Q&A Document:  http://www.who.int/csr/swine_flu/swine_flu_faq.pdf
 
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy*
 
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy:
 
·       Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.  Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
·       Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.  Alcohol-based hand cleansers are also effective.
·       Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth as germs spread that way.
·       Try to avoid close contact with ill people.
·       Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
·       If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
 
*Source:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
 
Volunteers outside the U.S. are encouraged to seek similar information from the appropriate national or provincial health officials.
 
At this time, there is no plan to alter arrangements for the Little League International Tournament that will be played this summer. Little League International will continue to monitor the situation, and will issue advisories as needed.
 
Sincerely,

Little League International

2009 Little League® Rules Instruction Clinic

A rules instruction clinic to discuss the correct interpretation of Little League® Rules will be held on Sunday March 8 at 9:00 AM, at Howard Pence Elementary School. This clinic is open to all volunteers of Little League® Baseball and Softball. Send your umpires, managers, coaches, Board members, and anyone else from your League who is interested in learning the rules and their interpretations.

Howard Pence Elementary School is located at 877 Via Tonga Court in San Diego, 92154.

2008 Gonzalez Brothers Baseball Camp

District 42 is proud to announce the 2nd annual Gonzball Baseball Camp!

Edgar Gonzalez and his brother Adrian (you may have heard of them, they play baseball for a local professional baseball club) are hosting their second annual baseball camp, the Gonzalez Brothers Baseball Camp 2008.

The camp will be held at Petco Park on December 20 and 21, 2008. December 20 is for players ages 7 - 13, and December 21 is for players ages 14 - 18.

Each camper will receive:

• a free camp t-shirt
• Snacks, water, and powerade will be provided; please bring your own lunch
• daily individual hitting instruction
• drills to help make good fundamentals permanent
• professional instruction from pro and college players, as well as high school coaches

There is a fee for this camp, so please register early to reserve your spot! A portion of the proceeds will go to help Little League Baseball® in the San Diego area.

This camp will provide the “best of the best” in professional instruction for kids in all areas of baseball, including: fielding, pitching, strength, conditioning, and last, but not least: hitting. We’ll have drills that have helped Adrian, and many other professional baseball players, get the most out of their talent!

Instructors will include:
Adrian Gonzalez (San Diego Padres, 1B)
Edgar Gonzalez (San Diego Padres, 2B)
David Gonzalez (older brother, played college baseball and taught the brothers everything they know)
Dave Gonzalez (their high school baseball coach, no relation to the brothers)
and many other experienced instructors, including ex- and current professional baseball players.

Don't forget to bring all your baseball gear!

For more information, please click HERE to view and download the camp brochure/registration form. You will need Adobe® Reader to view this file.