New Jersey District 12: News

Wednesday, November 12
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Wednesday, April 8
New Bat Regulations for 2009
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NOTICE TO PARENTS, PLAYERS AND LEAGUES:  IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW COMPOSITE METAL BAT FOR USE IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL (Major Division and below), BE SURE THAT THE BAT YOU ARE PURCHASING HAS THIS MARKING:  BPF 1.15 ON THE BARREL OR HANDLE OF THE BAT.  IF NOT, IT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR PLAY IN LITTLE LEAGUE GAMES.  CHECK IT OUT!

Tuesday, May 20
HTRBA's Andy Edwards writes for ESPN.com's Earn Your Stripes
Andy Edwards of HTRBA Little League has written and published an article on ESPN.com. Check it out!

Saturday, November 8
Jack, Elaine and Griswold
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When former District Administrator Jack Iaquinta and Elaine moved to Florida, Griswold retired to Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Read about Griswold's new home in the Peter J. McGovern Museum.
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Sunday, February 3
Betty Leedom named Softball ADA Emeritus
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On Tuesday January 29, 2008 long time NJ District 12 ADA Betty Leedom retired from her position in the recreation department of Lawrence Township. More than 200 people gathered at Mercer Oaks to salute Betty and her commitment to the community. District Administrator Dave Koehler and wife Peggy, on behalf of the Presidents of District 12, presented Betty a special Little League Afghan. Koehler also named Betty Softball ADA Emeritus in recognition of her more than 25 years of support of the Softball program in Lawrence Little League and District 12.

 Zig Zegarsky, Dave Koehler, Peggy Koehler, Bob Dalle Pazze, Ed Miller and Tom DeFlippo joined in the presentation.

 



Monday, January 28
Non-wood Bat Legislation Update
Last week New Jersey Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan reintroduced his bill (A-372), to ban the use of non wood bats at all levels of youth baseball from high school to tee ball, into the new legislative session. The bill has been referred to the Law and Public Safety Committee. To date, a hearing date has not been scheduled. One subtle change to the new bill is the name. It is now titled “Steven’s Law” after the young boy who was seriously injured in a Police Athletic League game two years ago.  We must all be vigilant of this effort and I urge you to join the Don’t Take My Bat Away Coalition.

Without your support this unnecessary legislation may become law in this state and others. Watch for further updates.



Little League joins Don’t Take My Bat Away Coalition
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Little League Baseball has joined a coalition of parents, coaches and batmakers to oppose pending legislation in New York and New Jersey that would make it illegal to use non-wood (aluminum and titanium) bats in baseball and softball games consisting of children 18 and under.

Last year, New York City Council voted to ban the use of aluminum bats for all high school games played in the City. Once again, similar legislation is pending in New Jersey – legislation that would ban all non-wood bats from being used in all Little League games throughout the Garden State.

However, Little League statistics show that the number of injuries to pitchers who were hit by batted balls has decreased since bat manufacturers agreed to limit the “Bat Performance Factor” of bats bearing the Little League trademark. As a result, there is no statistical reason to believe that non-wood bats used in Little League games are unsafe.


Join Little League International and fight this unnecessary legislation! Log on to DTMBA.com and get the FACTS

 



Staff @ Fundraiser
Sunday, March 9
State Little League Fundraser

See it on YouTubeChris Thornton, Chuck Latini, John Shutack, Tony Procaccini, Gene Palazzi and Dave Koehler attended the New Jersey State Little League Fundraiser in Eatontown, on Friday March 7. Vito Piconne and the Elegants provided the oldies entertainment including their 1958 hit Little Star.

   Live YouTube Performance


Tuesday, November 21
Little League Baseball President and CEO meets with Presidents
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Stephen Keener
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On October 18, Steve Keener, President and CEO of Little League Baseball International met with the Presidents of New Jersey District 12 at their regularly scheduled meeting. Mr. Keener was in town to testify at the Non-wood bat hearings in Trenton on October 19. In addition to discussing the non-wood bat issue in great detail, he spoke about recent rule changes and the organization and budget of Little League Baseball. "It is not very often that I have the opportunity to meet with the folks who make the program happen and when that opportunity presents itself I want to be sure to take advantage of it." said Keener.

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Tuesday, November 21
National League MVP Ryan Howard meets District 12 Little Leaguers
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On Saturday September 23, four District 12 Little League baseball and softball players had the opportunity to meet this year's National League MVP Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies. Krysta Plummer and Casey McKenzie of New Egypt Girls Softball Little League and Isaiah Edmonds and Danny Stoddard of West Windsor Little League traveled with their parents to Citizen's Bank Park for the once in a lifetime opportunity. The players had their picture taken with Howard in preparation for the Spring issue of Little League Magazine published by Major League Baseball.
 
Congratulations to Krysta, Casey, Isaiah, and Danny and we look forward to seeing them on the cover of the 2007 Little League Magazine.

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