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Kearny Mesa Little League
Fields Located at: 3170 Armstrong St. San Diego, CA 92111
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 711932 San Diego, CA 92171
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2012 Baseball & Softball Season Registration
NEW LOWER REGISTRATION FEES !!!!
$75.00 First Child
$50.00 Second Child (Sibling)
$35.00 Third Child (Sibling)
$160.00 Family of 3 or more (Siblings)
$50.00 Snack Bar Deposit per family ( Deposit is fully refundable upon completion of
4 Hrs per child.)
Contact : KearnyMesaLL@aol.com for registration informationWhere to sign up: At KMLL SNACK SHACK
BEHIND Kearny Mesa Recreation Center 3170 Armstrong Street, 92111
Every Saturday in January 10am - 2pm!
Any new player must provide a birth certificate and proof of residency at registration.Onsite registration
Cash or check only.Credit Cards accepted for online registration ONLY.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FROM NOV 1ST THRU JAN 31st
Register ONLINE at www.ETeamz.com/KMLL
Season Runs February through June
2012 Big Al Coaching Clinic
January 27th and 28th 2012
Handout: Big Al Coaching Clinic Flyer
District 33 is proud to host the 2012 "Big Al" Coaching Clinic featuring Al Price and his son Scott. Al's teaching philosophy comes from decades of experience he has culminated over the years into this comprehensive, easy-to-follow approach to learning the fundamentals of baseball, softball and tee ball. Scott, (Al’s son) will assist at the clinic and brings a fresh new perspective to the training after playing college baseball in Texas and graduating with his Kinisiology and Teaching degree. Each component of the program ties together principles of learning that have proven effective time and time again. Al and Scott have distilled their knowledge in a way that makes it easy for kids, parents and coaches to learn. Here's how he does it, in a nutshell: All the fundamental skills are clearly identified. Each skill is broken down into a series of simple, straight forward steps presented in a learnable progression. Skills are presented in a creative and motivating manner that is easy for anyone from the novice to the more experienced to follow. Above all, he never forgets that the game is supposed to be active - and fun. Big Al's Teach it – Try It – Game It approach has helped both new and experienced coaches build Little League teams with a solid foundation of basic skills. Take advantage of this great, well-planned program: do it for the kids! Al and Scott have developed a complete series of instructional resources that match the clinic instruction. The resources were reviewed and approved by Little League International in the spring of 2010. To learn more about the resources and to order online please go to www.bigalbaseball.com. The resources will also be available for purchase at the clinic sessions.
This is a free clinic to everyone in District 33. You can register on-line or at the door for each clinic. We are asking for all members of our local leagues board of directors that have not attended a coach’s clinic to please attend this one. D33 requires that all managers and coaches attend both a coaches and a safety clinic every 3 years. Every team must have a coach that has attended a coaches and a safety clinic in 2012 in order to participate in our TOC. These clinics fulfill the D33 coaches’ clinic requirement. Parents are welcome to attend as well.
All participants should wear sneakers and bring a glove (if possible). This is a hands on clinic, but not physically hard. All adults are welcome whether they have a glove or not! If you have any questions, please contact Ned Kern at bigpapakern@yahoo.com
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JUNIOR & SENIOR PLAYER LEVEL TRAINING SESSION REGISTER HERE
Date: Friday Evening, January 27, 2012
Times: 5:45pm-6:00pm (Registration) 6:00pm-8:30pm (Hands on Training)
Location: Murphy Canyon Little League Damato Field
This clinic will be held outdoors at the Murphy Canyon Little League Damato Field, located at 4500 Damato St. San Diego CA 92124. This advance training session is targeted at baseball coaches and managers working with Junior and Senior level players. Coaches and managers who will be working with major level players ages 11-13 this season and who have attended a Big Al Clinic in the past are also welcome. Big Al will focus on next set of skills required at this level position by position. Extra attention will be given to pitching from the set, pick-off technique, base running, taking a lead and stealing, middle infielders double play footwork and throws, advanced techniques for 1st and 3rd base. He will also introduce basic game offensive and defensive strategies and systems of play.
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9-13 YEAR OLD PLAYER LEVEL TRAINING REGISTER HERE
Date: Saturday Morning, January 28th, 2012
Times: 8:00am-8:30am (Registration for the Morning Session) 8:30am-12:30pm (Hands on Training)
Location: Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Drive San Diego Ca 92117
This clinic will be held indoors at Clairemont High School, located at 4150 Ute Dr. San Diego, CA 92117. This session is geared for Minor and Major level coaches & managers who are working with players 9 thru 13 years old. Learn how to teach the fundamental skills of the game and plan fun and effective practices. Experience Big Al`s “Teach it- Try it- Game it” approach! Season full of drills, games and fun activities for your players. Training targeted at baseball and softball coaches, managers and parents.
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D33 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CLINIC REGISTER HERE
Date: Saturday Afternoon, January 28th, 2012
Times: 12:15pm-12:45pm (Registration) 12:45pm-1:45pm (Safety Session)
Location: Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Drive San Diego Ca 92117
This clinic will be held indoors at Clairemont High School, located at 4150 Ute Dr. San Diego, CA 92117. We have scheduled a Emergency Management Clinic between the Big Al morning and afternoon sessions. The Emergency Management Clinic is MANDATORY, for every coach or manager in our District and must be attended once every three years. Each team in our District must have at least one coach or manager attend each year in order to be eligible to play in the District TOC. If you are attending a Big Al Clinic and the Emergency Management Clinic you will have met all requirements imposed by the District for TOC eligibility in one day. The purpose of this clinic is to raise awareness for every coach and manager on how to prevent and treat injuries. The topics that will be discussed are simple first aid, recovering and returning to action from an injury, prevention of injuries and Little League Safety Rules. Please contact Steve Taylor, D33 Safety Officer, at llcad33.safetyofficer.staylor@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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5-8 YEAR OLD PLAYER LEVEL TRAINING REGISTER HERE
Date: Saturday Afternoon, January 28th, 2012
Times: 12:15pm-12:45pm (Registration for the Afternoon Session) 1:45pm-4:45pm (Hands on Training)
Location: Clairemont High School 4150 Ute Drive San Diego Ca 92117
This clinic will be held indoors at Clairemont High School, located at 4150 Ute Dr. San Diego, CA 92117. This session is geared for T-Ball and Caps level coaches and parents who are working with players 5 thru 8 years old. Learn how to introduce the skills of the game in a creative, fun and effective way. Experience Big Al's complete practice planning approach that your players and parents will love. Training targeted at coaches, managers and parents “rookies” and “veterans”
San Diego County Western Region Outreach Umpire Clinic
Saturday, January 28, 2012Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Tierra Bonita Elementary School 14678 Tierra Bonita Road, Poway, CA 92064
Registration Fee: $20.00 includes lunch
This clinic covers two-man mechanics and is taught by the best umpires in the Western Region, some with Little League Regional and World Series experience. Field training is done outside on the baseball field. On the field we cover mechanics, footwork, and positioning. We go through drills to help build muscle memory so that you look crisp and confident on the field. For all of the field clinics, you will participate in drills. Wear athletic clothing. Bring a baseball glove and umpire gear, if you have it.
COACHES
If you or someone you know are interested in coaching this season, please email KearnyMesaLL@aol.com. This will allow us to keep you informed of any clinics or updates and have you ready prior to the season starting. There are alot of clinics that are held before the season!
THANK YOU once again, Coaches and Team Parents for all of your help!!!
How can you help? Please contact us at
KearnyMesaLL@aol.com
We are looking for Sponsors!
Local businesses—please consider supporting
your youth by helping us out with your tax deductible
donation. Email the league President at
KearnyMesaLL@aol.com for more information.
Little League International Announces Bat Rules Changes for 2012 Season
In an effort to provide timely information on bat rules, Little League International today announced the bat specifications and standards for the 2012 season.
- 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.
Note that in the Little League Majors Baseball Division and below, there is no limit on the “drop” weight of any bat.
- For Junior League Baseball: The rule was updated to reflect the changes that were anticipated and published two years ago regarding bats with 2 5/8 inch barrels. As a result, composite-barreled baseball bats in this division, regardless of barrel size, must meet BBCOR (Batted Ball Co-Efficient of Restitution) standards, and must be so labeled. Note that all composite-barreled baseball bats that meet the BBCOR standard have a “drop” of no more than “minus-3.” However, in the Junior League Baseball division, bats that do not have composite materials in the barrel (i.e., all metal, all alloy, all wood), and meet all other applicable standards, can have ANY drop weight. Bats with a barrel of less than 2 5/8 inches also can be used in the Junior League Baseball Division, but must still comply with all other specifications noted.
- Tamper-Evident Bats: Because the technology to create bats that show evidence of tampering is not yet available, this aspect of the rules that was anticipated and published two years ago, and again last year, will not apply in 2012.
- Penalty for Use of an Illegal Bat: Previously, the penalty for the use of an illegal bat was simply to remove the bat from the game. In 2012, the penalty has been increased as noted in the rules below.
- Definition of an Illegal Bat: To narrow the definition of an illegal bat, a new entry was added to Rule 2.00, specifically describing an illegal bat for the purposes of imposing the penalty. As a result, the definition includes altered bats, but excludes a bat that: is no longer smooth because of normal use; is cracked or dented because of normal use; has a handle that has a smaller diameter than the measurement noted in the specifications; or, has material on the grip (or no material) that does not meet the specifications.
- Softball: All rules regarding bats in all softball divisions remain the same as in 2011. The moratorium on composite-barreled bats does not apply to softball.
- Licensed Bats: As it has for decades, Little League is publishing a list of licensed bats, all of which have a barrel diameter of 2 1/4 inches. This is not a list of all bats that can be used. As long as the bat meets all the specifications and standards for the specific division of play in question, it need not carry the Little League trademark. (Note that Little League does not license any bats with a diameter of 2 5/8 inches.) The list of licensed 2 1/4 bats can be downloaded as a PDF here: All Licensed 2 1/4 Bats.
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The rules regarding baseball bats for 2012 are:
Rule 1.10 - Baseball - The bat must be a baseball bat which meets Little League specifications and standards as noted in this rule. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to Little League standards.
Little League (Majors) and below: it shall not be more than thirty-three (33) inches in length nor more than two and one-quarter (2¼) inches in diameter. Non-wood bats shall be labeled with a BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.15 or less; EXCEPTION: For the 2011-2012 Little League (Majors) and below, for regular season play and Tournament, composite bats are prohibited unless approved by Little League International.
A list of approved and licensed composite bats can be found on the Little League website at www.littleleague.org.
Junior League: it shall not be more than 34 inches in length; nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30”) at its smallest part. All composite bats shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.
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In all divisions, wood bats may be taped or fitted with a sleeve for a distance not exceeding sixteen (16) inches (18 inches for Junior/Senior/Big League baseball) from the small end. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited.
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NOTE 1: Junior/Senior/Big League: The 2 3/4 inch in diameter bat is not allowed in any division.
NOTE 2: The traditional batting donut is not permissible
NOTE 3: The bat may carry the mark “Little League Tee Ball.”
NOTE 4: Non-wood bats may develop dents from time to time. Bats that cannot pass through the approved Little League bat ring for the appropriate division must be removed from play. The 2¼ inch bat ring must be used for bats in the Tee Ball, Minor League and Little League Baseball divisions. The 2 5/8 inch bat ring must be used for bats in the Junior, Senior and Big League divisions of baseball.
NOTE 5: An illegal bat must be removed. Any bat that has been altered shall be removed from play. Penalty – See Rule – 6.06 (d).
Rule 2.00 Definition of Illegal Bat
Illegal Bat – An Illegal bat is a bat that has been altered or a bat that is not approved for play because it does not meet specifications with regard to length, weight, barrel diameter, labeling or performance standard for the division in which it is used.Rule 6.06 – Baseball - The batter is out for illegal action when –
(d) The batter enters the batter’s box with an illegal bat (see bat specifications Rule 1.10) or is discovered having used an illegal bat.
Note: If the infraction is discovered before the next pitch following the turn at bat of the player who used an illegal bat -- The manager of the defense may advise the plate umpire of a decision to decline the penalty and accept the play. Such election shall be made immediately at the end of the play.
- For the first violation, the offensive team will lose one eligible adult base coach for the duration of the game.
- For the second violation, the manager of the team will be ejected from the game. Any subsequent violation will result in the newly designated manager being ejected.
Handout: 2012 Registration Form
Thursday, March 3
2011 Baseball Schedules
Thursday, March 3
2011 Softball Schedules
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