California District 45: Welcome

Congratulations to Mt. Eden and their 2012 Senior All-Star team
for winning the District Level All-Star Tournament.
They will now travel to District 57 Livermore American LL 
Bill Payne Park for the Section 3 Tournament.   
Good Luck Mt. Eden.

Congratulations to Treeview and their Junior All-Star team
for winning the District All-Star Tournament.
They will now travel to District 14 Newark National LL 
Newark Memorial High School for the Section 3 Tournament.
Good Luck Treeview.

Congratulations to San Leandro LL and their Major All-Star team
for winning the District Level All-Star Tournament.
They will now travel to District 52 Hillsborough Little League
Hillsboroug School District Center for the Section 3 Tournament.
Good Luck San Leandro.

Congratulations to San Lorenzo American and their 10/11 Tournament Team
for winning the District Level Tournament.
They will now travel to District 57 San Ramon Valley LL (Los Cerros)
for the Section 3 Tournament.
Good Luck San Lorenzo American.

Congratulations to San Lorenzo American and their 9/10 Tournament Team
for winning the District Level Tournament.
They will now travel to District 52 San Mateo National LL
for the Section 3 Tournament.
Good Luck San Lorenzo American.

Sectional Tournament Information.

2012 Sectionals:

9/10 yr old Tournament: 
District 52 - San Mateo National L. L. -

Lakeshore Park, San Mateo - 7/14-18  -  
http://www.cadistrict52.org/tournaments/bracket/388-No-California-Section-3-9_10

10/11 yr old Tournament: 
District 57 - San Ramon Valley Little League - 

Los Cerros MS, Danville - 7/14-19  - 
http://www.eteamz.com/CA57/files/CA57-201210-11SectionalsBracket.pdf

11/12 yr old All-Stars:
District 52 - Hillsborough Little League -

Hillsborough School District Office, Hillsborough - 7/14-18  -  
http://www.cadistrict52.org/tournaments/bracket/389-No-California-Section-3-Majors

Junior All-Stars:
District 14 - Newark National Little League -

Newark Memorial High School, Newark - 7/14-18 - 
http://www.eteamz.com/cadistrict14llb/files/2012JuniorSection.pdf

Senior All-Stars: 
District 57 - TBD. - TBD - 7/14-18 -  
http://www.eteamz.com/CA57/files/2012SeniorSectionals.pdf

Big League All-Stars:
District 45 - Union City National Little League - 

James Logan High School - 6/23-27 
http://www.eteamz.com/CaD45/news/index.cfm?id=5428199&cat=538226
Congratulations District 57

To All,

There have been issues with the website and the generated brackets.

This issues has been resolved. I have uploaded the the brackets that everyone was provided.

Sorry for all the problems and confusion.

Everything is now current, correct and the same as your hard copies.

District 45 would like to congratulate the following leagues for winning T.O.C. in 2012

Big League Champions -

Senior Division Champions - San Lorenzo American

Junior Division Champions - San Leandro

Major Division Champions - Castro Valley American 

Minor Division Champions - Tennyson American

To all,

The Big League Sectional Tournament is posted to the web.

To access the bracket,
Click on the "Tournament" tab
Select the "2012 Big League Sectional" game
When it comes up, you can print it from that screen
For an expanded/exploded view, click the link again.

Good Luck to all teams.

To all,

The brackets for the 2012 All-Stars are up on the web.

We're using a new function of the website
and we're hoping it works to everyone's satisifaction.

When you go to the "Tournaments" tab, you will see the different listings.
Click on the listing of your choice and it will open the bracket.
It can be printed from that screen.
Click on it again, and it will show it in an exploded view.

*Note* - Currently, the Junior All-Star Bracket
is working from a Microsoft Excel format.

To All,

Here is the Umpiring Assignments for Tues/Wed and Thursday for All-Stars.

Please verify your assignments for those days.

To All,

The attached link will provide you with the umpiring schedule for at least the first week of All-Stars.

There was one correction that needed to be done and it is reflected in the schedule.

Please make certain that all assignments are covered and Good Luck.

To all,

The brackets for the 2012 T.O.C. are up on the web.

We're using a new function of the website
 and we're hoping it works to everyone's satisifaction.

When you go to the "Tournaments" tab, you will see the different listings.
Click on the listing of your choice and it will open the bracket.
It can be printed from that screen.
Click on it again, and it will show it in an exploded view.

Good luck to all and the All-Star Brackets will be up soon.

The service for Jerry Barry will be held next Thursday 5/17 at 3:00 PM.

The location is at Faith Fellowship Church, 577 Manor Blvd. San Leandro 94579.

To All,

Here is the Umpiring Schedule for the Championship Finals.

Good luck to all.

To all,

Here is the Umpiring Assignments for the TOC Semi and Final games.

Please make certain that your league meets and fulfills your assignments and obligations.

To All,

It is with great sadness that I inform everyone of the passing of Jerry Barry.

Jerry Barry left us this morning 5/3/12 to be in a better place.

Jerry spent uncounted years with District 45 and was a friend, mother, grandmother, advisor and the Matriarch of this district.

Additional information will follow concerning services.

May you rest in peace Jerry. You will be forever missed and always remembered.

Little League Baseball, Incorporated has been informed that Nike Bat Models BT0636 CX2 (light grey), BT0573 CX2 (dark grey) and BT0598 CX2 (blue) have failed recent performance standard compliance testing.

Effective immediately, Nike Bat Models BT0636 CX2 (light grey), BT0573 CX2 (dark grey) and BT0598 CX2 (blue), including all graphic variations, are not eligible, or approved, for use in any Little League program or activity.

For information on the refund and return processes, please, contact Nike, at: 1-800-344-6453.

To view photos of the bats, Click Here.

As the assessment and treatment of concussions and concussion-like symptoms has evolved, many states have enacted laws designed to educate people about concussions, and protect the health and safety of young athletes.

Some state laws are only applicable to school-sponsored athletics, or to activities taking place on school-owned property. Other laws are applicable to all youth sports organizations, whether, or not, they are affiliated with a school district.

Not every state has adopted concussion laws and not every state's concussion law is applicable to a local Little League program. Nevertheless, in keeping with its focus on protecting the health, safety and welfare of children, Little League Baseball and Softball strongly encourages all leagues and teams to not only comply with any applicable state laws, but also to review the information and training materials on concussions which is available (free of charge) on the Centers For Disease Control website. Click here for the latest information.

It is essential that each league review this material in order to understand its responsibilities regarding when and how to address concussions.

Here is the information on the 50-70 Pilot Program from Little League.

Little League International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information.

Click here to find the latest bat information, including the 2012 Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers and licensed bat lists.

Click on the link for the Tournament Umpire Schedule and assignments.

Please make certain that you contact Robert Estep if there is a
problem or concern with your assignment.

Little League Baseball, Incorporated (LLB) has always been at the forefront in protecting children from abuse, exploitation, and harm. 

The web link will take you to the Little League page for the state specific reporting steps and procedures for doing so.

Here is an interesting article concerning the "Balk" in the upper divisions.

Something to check out.

As the Post Season draws near for all divisions,
the link included will take you to the "Guest Tournament Information".

This information is for all visiting District guests who will attend and participate
in the Big League Sectional Tournament.

Please familiarize yourself with the document for reference purposes.

Good Luck to all teams and players.

To All:

The District Staff will be holding the T.O.C. & All Star Manager's Meeting on June 3, 2012. All manager's and coaches are required to attend this meeting. We will be explaining the Tournament Rules and Regulations for the 2012 post-season.
The meeting will be held at the Southgate Community Center in Hayward. Go to the "Locations Tab" for the map and directions. Please make certain to be on time for your respective divisions. Please arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes early to check in.

*Note* Make certain to bring your 2012 Team Roster (the one sent to Williamsport) with you. If your roster has changed since April 15th, your President will need to provide board minutes verifying the changes.

12:00 - 1:00pm - Sr & Jr T.O.C. & All Star Mgr's and coaches
1:00 - 2:00pm - Major T.O.C. & All Star Mgr's and coaches
2:00 - 3:00pm - 9/10 & 10/11 Year Old All Star Mgr's and coaches
3:00 - 4:00pm - Minor T.O.C. Mgr's and coaches

Make sure you incorporate these dates and times into your schedules so your Manager's and Coaches are informed ahead of time.

To All,

District level All-Stars will begin June 23rd this year.

Time to start thinking about the post season.

Save the date.

To All,

T.O.C. will begin on June 9, 2012 this year.

Save the date and get ready. It will be right around the corner soon.

Little League International today announced a change to the regulations for 2012 that will allow more options in the teenage divisions of baseball.

Effective Jan. 1, 2012:

- The Senior League Baseball Division (previously limited to players league age 14-16) may now include players league age 13-16.

- The Big League Baseball Division (previously limited to players league age 16-18) may now include players league age 15-18.

- For Tournament Play, the age divisions will be: Junior League 13-14; Senior League 13-16; and Big League 15-18.

The Junior League Baseball Division remains for players league age 13-14 during the regular season. (Note: As before, 12-year-olds also are eligible for Junior League Baseball regular season play, under certain criteria.)

In an effort to provide timely information on bat rules, Little League International today announced the bat specifications and standards for the 2012 season.

Here are the highlights, followed by the actual text of the 2012 baseball bat rules:

• For the Little League Major Baseball Division and below: The moratorium on composite-barreled baseball bats remains in effect. However, some composite-barreled baseball bats that have been proven in laboratory testing to meet the BPF (Bat Performance Factor) standard throughout the life of the bat, through the Accelerated Break-In (ABI) process, have received waivers. That list is here: Licensed/Approved Composite 2 1/4 Bats.

2012 ASAP Information:

The majority of the 2012 A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) materials are currently available online at the Little League website.

The dates and sites for the eight Little League World Series tournaments in 2012 were approved by the Little League International Board of Directors, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.

Click on the link for additional information and details.

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.

New Little League Data Center:

The new Little League Data Center is up and running at: https://lldc.pointstreak.com/.

Before the 2012 chartering process can be completed, leagues on "non-compliance" or regional "hold" lists must address the reason(s) for being placed in these lists.