New Jersey District 12: Welcome

WELCOME TO THE HOME PAGE OF NEW JERSEY DISTRICT 12, LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC. District 12 has over 4,000 children participating in 18 leagues from Florence and New Egypt in the South; to Princeton and Plainsboro in the North; Trenton, Ewing, Hopewell, in the West; to East Windsor and Millstone in the East. Little League programs are administered by a local Board of Directors and provide opportunities for children aged 5 through 16 to participate year round in both recreational and competitive baseball and softball programs. Local Leagues also provide training opportunities for men and women interested in volunteering as coaches, managers, and umpires. District 12 is home to some of the most competitive baseball and softball in the State, and indeed, the country. Year in and year out baseball and softball programs vie for State championships and in recent years District 12 has fielded teams in the Eastern Region Finals and in the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Little League Baseball World Series and in the Portland, Oregon Little League Softball World Series. Member Leagues:  BORDENTOWN, CHAMBERSBURG, CRANBURY PLAINSBORO, EAST WINDSOR PAL, EWING, FLORENCE, FLORENCE GIRLS SOFTBALL, HTRBA, LAWRENCE, MILLSTONE ROOSEVELT, NEW EGYPT GIRLS SOFTBALL, NOTTINGHAM, PRINCETON, ROBBINSVILLE ,SIX-ELEVEN, SUNNYBRAE, WEST END, AND WEST WINDSOR.

Dave Koehler, District Administrator

NEW OR EXPERIENCED COACHES!

BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL COACHES CLINIC  

SAVE THE DATE!  SUNDAY MARCH 11, 2012

It is our pleasure to invite you and your league to participate in the Big Al Baseball and Softball Instructional Clinic for managers and coaches. This clinic will utilize materials as developed by Bi Al, formerly of Al and Al. The unique approach to teaching the skills of baseball and softball has been internationally recognized for its merit. His methods, along with his manuals and video materials, have been acclaimed as “unparalleled”. Manuals and materials will be available for purchase. Bring a glove, sneekers  and comfortable clothes.

A special Softball Pitching and Catching clinic will also be conducted by Jackie Sasko, Steinert High All-state honors, former Mercer County Community College Rowan University All American and current pitching instructor.

Tickets are $10 and should be secured in advance from your League President. All tickets at the door are $15.00 

Additional tickets for Cal Ripken, YMCA and other youth league coaches are available from Jim Kolpack @ 609-584-9532.

Clinic Details

Goal is to Potentially Establish Fully Integrated 50-70 Division as Early as 2013

Little League International has completed a second year of assessments of the 50-70 Pilot Program that was made available to local leagues beginning in January 2010, and will offer an updated option to local leagues in 2012.

“By all accounts, the program has progressed,” Patrick Wilson, Senior Vice President of Operations and Program Development at Little League International, said. “Survey results again showed that many local leagues have embraced the concept of a division of play that provides a bridge between the standard Little League Baseball field and a conventional baseball field.”

Little League will use the third year of data collected from local leagues and districts to potentially craft a new division of play.

“Our goal is to evaluate the viability of offering the 50-70 Baseball Division to all leagues worldwide, as early as 2013,” Mr. Wilson said. “This would consist of full integration into the International Tournament, to include a World Series.”

District 12 Organizational Meeting to take place in January!  

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

East Region Assistant Directors Corey Wright and Patrick Holden will conduct this clinic, a walkthrough of a season with a typical Little League highlighting policies and procedures for league operations. Experience real concerns faced everyday with leagues and learn how to address and handle them. From promotion of registration to tournament time, this session provides valuable information to grow and manage your league.

 A must for new Presidents, Board Members, Safety Officers and Player Agents; enlightening for the experienced league administrator.

League Presidents and Information Officers - Please be sure to update all new officers and board members for the 2012 season immediately after your elections. Updating the Little League Data Center will ensure that your volunteers receive all of the necessary details for the 2012 season.

League Presidents should then upload all 2012 rosters at the Little League Data Center. Please be sure to have the most current version of your League Administration software to avoid issues with uploading your information.

Use this link to access the Little League Data Center