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Wednesday, February 1
It's not too late! Late Registration is available. For late registration information, please contact our Player Agents
Mindy Johnson
at 510 792-4412
or mj_johnson@sbcglobal.net
or
Michelle Aquino
at 408-429-0510
or maquino17@yahoo.com
Challenger Division
The Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with special needs, ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Today more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.
More than the skills of baseball learned through the experience, the value of the Little League Challenger Division is found in the proven therapeutic and socialization benefits of participating in sports, the strengthening of participants’ self-esteem, the opportunities to mainstream into other divisions of play, and the disciplines of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play, which are hallmarks of the Little League program.
The Little League Challenger Division provides the framework so Little League programs may offer a structured, athletic activity for all youth in their communities. Playing with the same equipment on the same fields, Challenger Division participants have the opportunity to experience the joys of pulling together as a team, being cheered, and earning awards for their achievements.
In a Challenger game, each player gets a chance at bat. The side is retired when the offense has batted through the roster, or when a pre-determined number of runs have been scored, or when three outs are recorded. Little League recommends that no score be kept during Challenger games. The Challenger players wear the same uniforms, shoulder patches and safety equipment as other Little League players.
Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players. Challenger games can be played as t-ball games, coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three.
One of the benefits of having a Challenger Division is that it encourages the use of "buddies" for the Challenger players. The buddies assist the Challenger players on the field but whenever possible, encourage the players to bat and make plays themselves. However, the buddy is always nearby to help when needed.
District 14 has teams in Centerville National, Mission San Jose, Newark American, Newark National and Niles-Centerville.
Our goal is have at least one team in each of our eight leagues so we can bring baseball to the entire Fremont and Newark communities so please come see us play and spread the word about Challenger Baseball.
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2012 DISTRICT 14 CHALLENGER BASEBALL PROGRAM
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For more information please contact:
Rick Carrabello, District 14 Challenger Coordinator @ 510-381-2949
E-mail: r8durz@pacbell.net
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Monday, January 3
Little League International Issues Update Regarding Composite Bats: Moratorium Imposed Immediately
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 30, 2010) - 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."
Local Little Leagues were first informed of the research last September.
"From the beginning, and throughout this process, we wanted to keep
everyone informed," Patrick W. Wilson, Vice President of Operations at
Little League International, said. "Our intent was to provide local
league constituents clear direction regarding composite bats. There is a
process through which manufacturers can submit individual models for a
possible waiver if they wish to seek it. Going forward, we will let our
leagues know which ones meet the standards for the Little League
Baseball (Majors) 12-and-under divisions, if any."
On Sept. 1, Little League International placed a moratorium on composite
bats in the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little
League. Subsequent to that moratorium, some composite bat models have
received a waiver and may be used in those divisions. Information on the
composite bats that have received waivers for the Junior, Senior, and
Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League may be found here:
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbats.htm
At present, no composite bats for the Little League (Majors) Division
and below have received a waiver. If and when any models do receive a
waiver, Little League International will inform its leagues of that
decision.
The moratorium on composite bats, which now applies to all baseball
divisions of Little League, does not apply to any softball divisions of
Little League.
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Sincerely,
Little League International
Monday, January 10
Why Little League Baseball?
Community.Little League Baseball and Centerville National Little League is firstand foremost about community. Our program is built so your childrenhave the opportunity to play baseball with their friends from theirschool and neighborhood – giving them the opportunity to make, buildand continue long-lasting friendships. By drawing families and playersfrom within our boundary, we create a natural group that makes for adedicated community of volunteers whose goal it is to see that everyplayer has fun and succeeds in their time within our League.
As part of Little League, Centerville National, provides support andstructure that other programs don't. Chartered Little Leagues playunder time-tested safety rules and regulations – including rules thatmandate every player plays every game! Mandatory use of the safestequipment possible -- much of it developed through Little League (thebatting helmet, full-size chest protector, catcher's helmet, non-woodbats, etc.); Training seminars and clinics for league officers,managers/coaches, umpires and other volunteers are held locally and atRegional Headquarters in: Williamsport, PA.; St. Petersburg, FL.;Indianapolis, IN.; Waco, TX; San Bernardino, CA.; and Bristol, CT.;Little League has initiatives to make life better for everyone. Weoffer a Manager/Coach Education Program, Safety Program (ASAP),Emergency Management Training Program and a Challenger Division formentally and physically disabled youth; Little League also educates theparents in the best way to make the Little League experience a good onefor the entire family through books and videos; A chartered LittleLeague is a semi-autonomous organization, operated by volunteers fromwithin the community, with the betterment of the community as the goal.
And most exciting, Chartered Little Leagues have an option to take partin the International Tournament, starting with the tournament play atthe District level and moving to Sectional, State, Regionaltournaments, before moving on to the National and Internationaltournament games - and most traveling expenses for the players aredefrayed beyond the local level. There is major network televisioncoverage, and coverage in all other types of media. No other programdoes as much for its membership, and the international recognition ofLittle League is unmatched by any other youth sports organization.Imagine your child playing for the championship of the world on ABCWide World of Sports! It ONLY happens with a chartered Little Leagueprogram.
The next time someone asks, “Why Little League?”, the answer is easy.It's all about a community dedicated to giving children and theirfamilies a fun, exciting and gratifying experience building friendshipswhile playing baseball. Join our community and experience a programdedicated to your family!
Tuesday, December 11
CNLL Salutes Patterson and Thornton Partnership!
As we celebrate our 47th Season in 2011, Centerville National Little League extends an big thank you to Patterson ...
Saturday, October 11
Monday, January 10
Do You Live within the CNLL Boundry?
Click on the headline to see a map of the CNLL Player Territory.
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