Little League Southeastern Region: Announcements
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Lou was a Board Member of Clearwater Little League for nearly 15 years and was instrumental in the league’s day to day activities. He was also an active Board Member of District 12 serving as an ADA. His roots take him back to New York with over 45 years in little league baseball. Lou was known as the "Pin Man" and he volunteered at the Southern Region Tournament in St. Petersburg for many many years. Lou received the "Commendation Award" for the Southern Region at the 2007 Little League Congress in Houston. Lou will be missed by all of us here at the Region and our prayers are with his family and friends.
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 9, 2008) – Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League International announced that the Little League International Board of Directors unanimously selected Warner Robins, Ga., as the site of the new Southeastern Region Headquarters. The "Ground Breaking Ceremony" has been held and construction of the new Facility has begun. Click on the "Title" above to view a slideshow of the Construction of the Facility. Click on the "Handout" below for directions to the new facility and local hotel information.
Handout: Southeastern Complex Information
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Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball has announced that Peter Frikker is the new Assistant Director of Little League’s Southeastern Region in Warner Robins, Ga.
“I am looking forward to working with Little Leagues throughout the Southeastern Region,” Mr. Frikker said. “I intend to do all I can to assist and educate Little League volunteers, while assisting Jen Colvin (Southeastern Region Director) as operations in Warner Robins continue to organize. Coming in at a point when the Southeastern Region office is re-locating is a wonderful opportunity.”
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According to the U.S. Commotio Cordis Registry, since 1998, 130 athletes have died from blunt force injury to the heart (Commotio Cordis). Of those, 70 were children ages 4-18, according to the Heart Center at TUFTS New England Medical Center. In an effort to educate the public about the potential risks physically active youth can face, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Age-Specific Task Force recommends that parents and coaches take proactive steps to protect their athletes against Commotio Cordis. Commotio Cordis is caused by a blow to the chest (directly over the heart) that occurs between heart contractions. The blunt force causes a lethal abnormal heart rhythm. Click on the "Handout" below for a Special Offer for Little Leagues for Philips AEDs.
Handout: Heart Injuries / Deaths
