Illinois District 17: News
Lightning Safety
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You can almost guarantee that there will be rain or storms sometime in July when the post season tournaments are going on. It is important that the Players, Managers & Coaches, as well as the Fans understand the importance of Lightning Safety. Below are two handouts that have been provided by the Weather service. Please print out and take time to review. Let's keep everyone safe during this tournament season!
Handout: Lightning Safety Guide
Lightning Safety
Handout: Coach's Guide to Lightning Safety
Tuesday, June 23
Sportswear Ad
Just a note that the link to the left "Sportswear" is not sponsored by IL District 17. This is a company ad that is there through our Eteamz website and cannot be removed. They are not being promoted by us. Our sponsors are listed under the "Sponsors" section.
If you are a Fan or a Business and would like a spot on our website, please email sward3@msn.com for details. All proceeds go back into the district to help in running the post season tournaments. Thanks for your Support!
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Tournament Rules Outline
Below are handouts that are a brief outline of Tourament Rules for your Review. These are provided compliments of Florida District 9 Umpires Association.
Baseball
Handout: 2009 Baseball Tournament Rules
Softball
Handout: 2009 Softball Tournament Rules
"We Do It For The Kids" - Little League Educational Program For Coaches
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"Fifty years from now it won't matter who struck out, who dropped a fly ball, who hit the home run, or how many wins and losses your team had. But the world will be a better place if you make a differance in a child's life"
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District 17 Champions 1964-2008
If you are interested in the history of our District, you can find information on what league was the 11/12 Boys Division District Champs each year since our District 17 was formed in 1964. Go to: www.unpage.org/illinois/il-dchmp.htm.
Monday, June 22
Sign Up Now for Newsletters from Little League Headquarters
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Sign up now to have the very latest Little League news delivered right to your computer. It is just as important to have all volunteers, parents, league officials, managers, coaches, umpires and your local media enroll. Please share this opportunity with others in your league. You can choose from ASAP News, media releases, newsletters, rules updates and much more. Whenever there is an announcement from Little League International Headquarters, you will receive the scoop!
To see a copy of the online "June" issue of Little Leaguer, click here: http://www.littleleague.org/Learn_More/Newsletters/Little_Leaguer/2009/lljune09.htm
To Register: Click here: http://www.littleleague.org/Learn_More/Newsletters/JoinMailingList.htm
Tuesday, April 26
WANT YOUR OWN LEAGUE WEBSITE??
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Your league or team can have their own website to help pass along information to everyone. Go to www.eteamz.com today and start building your own website! The basic site is free. Upgrades are available at a fee if you want to add pictures or logos to your site. If you have questions about the website, please feel free to contact me by email at sward3@msn.com. (Shiela Ward)
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