Congratulations to the 11-12 Softball Mystic All-Stars!

After capturing the District 10 title with a 6-1 record, the 11-12 softball all-stars went 4-1 in sectional pool play.  In the Section 2 Championship Game, the 11-12 Softball Mystic All-Stars defeated Rocky Hill 3-1 on Wednesday July 13th.  The girls finished runner-up in the State Finals losing a best of 3 to Fairfield.  Congratulations on an outstanding tournament.

Congratulations to the 11-12 Softball Mystic All-Stars!

The 11-12 Softball Mystic All-Stars defeated Waterford South in the District 10 Championship Game on Saturday, July 2nd.   Congratulations girls on an excellent performance and good luck in the StateTournament.

MLL Parents and Players,

As previously mentioned, Little League International has issued a moratorium disallowing the use of composite barreled bats in all Baseball Divisions.  

• Wooden and aluminum metal/alloy bats are not subject to the moratorium. Bats that have only a metal or alloy barrel (and no other material, unless it is in the end cap of the bat), and if it meets the other standards (length, diameter, etc. for the respective division in which it is used) are not subject to the moratorium, regardless of the composition of the handle or the transition to the barrel.
• A waiver process is in place to allow manufactures to submit individual bat models for possible waivers allowing for use in Major’s Division and above.  Information on the composite baseball bats that have received waivers for the Little League (Majors) Baseball Division can be found here: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbatssmall.htm
• More information on the moratorium can be found at the Little League International Website
• The moratorium does not apply to the Softball Divisions. 

If you have any question please feel free to contact me,

Jeff Labasi

MLL Safety Officer

MLL Parents and Players,
As mentioned at the Monthly MLL Meeting on Jan 6th, 2011, effective immediately Little League International has placed a moratorium on all baseball bats constructed with composite material in its barrel.  Wooden and aluminum metal/alloy bats are NOT subject to the moratorium. Bats that have only a metal or alloy barrel (and no other material, unless it is in the end cap of the bat), and if it meets the other standards (length, diameter, etc. for the respective division in which it is used) are not subject to the moratorium, regardless of the composition of the handle or the transition to the barrel.  In other words, composite-handled/alloy-barreled bats are NOT subject to the moratorium.  Although manufacturer's will be offered the opportunity to apply for waiver's, currently NO waivers have been granted for Majors Baseball Division and below. 

More information can be found on the LLI Website:
http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2010/Sep-Dec/LLBBCompositeBatMoratoriumFAQ.htm

LLI has recently posted a "2011 Approved Non-Wood Bat List", however, please be aware that this list is generating considerable confusion and is subject to change.  This list does not appear to be comprehensive.  Additionally some of the Model Numbers do not appear to accurately match the Model Names.   In fact, LLI  have recently acknowledged on their Facebook page that this list may not be accurate and is subject to change.   This is an evolving situation and more information will be forwarded as necessary. 

As previously mentioned, this moratorium does NOT apply to composite softball bats.  It should be noted, however, that when asked why this moratroium doesn't apply to softball  LLI states, "To date, there is currently no similar scientific research available on the performance of bats used in Little League’s softball program."  It is unclear if LLI will be conducting a similar investigation for softball.

If you have any question please feel free to contact me,

Jeff Labasi
MLL Safety Officer

Congratulations to the 9-10 Softball Mystic All-Stars!

After going 5-0 in sectional pool play, the 9-10 Softball Mystic All-Stars defeated Middletown in the Section 2 Championship Game on Wednesday July 21st.  Congratulations girls on an excellent performance and good luck in the State Championship Series.

Congratulations to the 9-10 Softball Mystic All-Stars!

The 9-10 Softball Mystic All-Stars defeated Waterford North in the District 10 Championship Game on Saturday, July 10th.   Congratulations girls on an excellent performance and good luck in the StateTournament.

Congratulations to the 11-12 Softball Mystic All-Stars!

The 11-12 Softball Mystic All-Stars reached the District 10 Championship Game losing to Waterford South in the title game on Thursday, July 8th.  Congratulations girls on an excellent performance.

Mystic Little League takes the treat of Lightning very seriously. When thunderstorms threaten, coaches and officials must not let the desire to start or complete a game hinder their judgment when the safety of participants and spectators is in jeopardy.

It is important for coaches and officials to know some basic facts about lightning and its dangers 

•  All thunderstorms produce lightning and are dangerous.
   
• Lightning often strikes outside the area of heavy rain and may strike as far as 10 miles from any rainfall.
  
  
• If you hear thunder, you are in danger. Lightning leaves many victims with permanent disabilities. Postpone activities if thunderstorms are imminent.
  
  
• Plan ahead. Have a lightning safety plan. Know where people will go for safety, and know how much time it will take for them to get there. The dugout is NOT a safe place during a thunderstorm.
  
  
• Keep an eye on the sky. Pay attention to weather clues that may warn of imminent danger. Look for darkening skies, flashes of lightning, or increasing wind, which may be signs of an approaching thunderstorm.
  
  
• Listen for thunder. If you hear thunder, immediately suspend your event and instruct everyone to get to a safe place.
  
  
• Avoid open areas. Stay away from trees, towers, and utility poles. Lightning tends to strike the taller objects.
  
  
• Stay away from metal bleachers, backstops and fences. Lightning can travel long distances through metal.
  
  
• Do not resume activities until 30 minutes after the last thunder was heard.

When weather is threatening, track approaching storms as best you can- via the use of smartphones with internet access. As a manager, coach, or other league official, don't assume anything: be prepared to take action proactively. Evacuate fields when you can hear thunder, see lightning, or storms are within 10 miles as indicated by weather radar.

Go to your cars, and roll up the windows. Fields and common areas are safe again 30 minutes after the last evidence of lightning or thunder. If a game in progress is interrupted, do not leave the complex until you have been informed officially by a manager or coach that the game has been called, so that all players can be accounted for. The responsibility of following these rules rests with the managers of each team.

For more information see the Little League International's Safety Program regarding Lightning Safety: or visit the MLL Safety page.

Please consider taking an ad in our 2012 Mystic Little League Program Book. Our program reaches over 500 families and is a great way to support Mystic Little League.

These ads are great for business but also great for parents and grandparents or family friends to wish their little leaguer good luck in the upcoming season.

We also have a “Fans of Mystic Little League” option that will consist of a name or business listing for $25.

All ads must be in by April 1^st and can be emailed to jimc@carneyfinancial.com.

Please see or click on flyer below for more information. Click here! 

To be eligible for All-Star selection all player my read and sign the 2012 All Star Commitment letter and return it to your manager by May 25, 2012. more...