Elmer Little League: News & Announcements

Little League Baseball and Softball has always been at the forefront regarding the safety and well-being of children.

In an effort to provide all Little League personnel with the most current information on concussions, the youth baseball organization has created an informational page on its website that also includes links to training information and ways to recognize signs and symptoms of a concussion.

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. 

Little League International has compiled a summary of all currently-existing and proposed state laws regarding concussions. The summary of concussion-related state laws can be found at: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/programs/childprotection/concussions.htm.

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.
 
It is strongly-recommended that local leagues consult with legal counsel in their jurisdiction to determine the applicability of state laws regarding concussions occurring while children are participating in the Little League program.

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. The latest concussion information from the Centers for Disease control can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html.

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

Little League Parents, Coaches,

As you take to the field this season, Little League International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, which is available through the Little League website.

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.

If there is a bat-related issue that requires an explanation the answer is just a click away.

SUBJECT:  Non-Compliance of Nike Bat Model #Aero CX2-BT0636

Little League Baseball, Incorporated has been informed that Nike Bat Model #Aero CX2-BT0636 has failed recent performance standard compliance testing.

Effective immediately, Nike Bat Model #Aero CX2-BT0636, including all graphic variations, is not eligible, or approved, for use in any Little League program or activity.

 To view photos of the bats, Click Here.

Little League International announced the full list of significant changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2012, to the policies, rules and regulations of the program.

A list of all the significant changes, along with a summary and explanation of the changes, is listed here.

A downloadable PDF version of these changes is available as well: 2012 Rule Changes

·     Becoming a Little League Volunteer
·     Little League Mom of the Year Award
·     Little League Baseball's Parent Orientation Program
·     Parent/Volunteer Pledge
·     A Few Things You Should Know
·     Volunteer Opportunities

·     Communicating with your Child's Coach
·     What About My Child?
·    Your Role as a Little League Parent

Welcome to “Second-Goal” Parenting

•  Establishing a Coach-Parent Partnership 
• Empowering Conversations With Your Children 
•  Guidelines for Honoring the Game 

Policy Statement on Abuse of Steroids
Using Steroids = Cheating

How Do I Become A Volunteer? Parents, take a minute to fill out the volunteer form while registering your child. If you are not a parent and would like to volunteer, take a minute to fill out the form while visiting your local registration location. The volunteer application form is available here.

Dear Little League Friends:
 
For more than a half-century, Little League International has maintained extensive records on injuries in Little League games and practices. These records have been used over the years to monitor trends and, when necessary, to effect positive changes in the Rules and Regulations.

In many cases, these changes have eventually been adopted in other youth baseball and softball programs, as well as professional baseball. It is just one of the many aspects of Little League that sets us apart from all other youth baseball and softball programs.

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Just send an e-mail using the above link and provide your 1) full name, 2) telephone number and 3) your Elmer Little League connection (parent, player, coach, relative of player)

Note: Only members are allowed to view information in specified areas of this website. If you try to go to a 'member only' area, you will be prompted to enter your user ID and password.

Little League International recognizes and appreciates the challenges that come with being a Little League manager or coach, so it has developed a free on-line coaching resource that Little League managers and coaches can turn to for reference, education, or to stay current with the latest drills and coaching techniques.

The Little League Coach Resource Center, located on the World Wide Web at: www.LittleLeagueCoach.org, is a free service created by Little League International in cooperation with Cramer Digital Marketing and Event Solutions in Norwood, Mass.