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Little League Baseball International has joined a coalition called Don't Take My Bat Away (DTMBA). This coalition consists of parents, coaches and other baseball organizations that OPPOSE pending legislation in 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.
Click here to join DTMBA
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Facts Regarding Non-Wood Bats
The following information is provided by Little League International regarding the use of non-wood bats in Little League Baseball and Softball. In short, these documents show that non-wood bats are as safe as wood bats, and that Little League International continues to place safety ahead of all other concerns. We invite anyone to review these documented facts in order to reach an informed conclusion.
Synopses of the documents attached: Click Here
BAN OF ALUMINUM BATS IN NEW JERSEY - "Steven's Law"
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. Click above
Without your support this unnecessary legislation may become law in this state and
others.
May 17 Challenger Fun Day at Challenger Field, Palisades Park
See the attahed flyer about the Little League Challenger Division and the details about Challenger Fun Day in Palisades Park, New Jersey.
Handout: CHALLENGER
Boundary Map Needed So Tournament Teams Can Be Eligible
One of the items approved by volunteer District Administrators at the 24th
Little League International Congress in Houston was a change to Regulation II, which
provided that the total number of persons living one chartered local Little League’s
boundary could not exceed 20,000. More
LITTLE LEAGUE DATA CENTER
Use the Little League Baseball Data Center to:
1. Update district and league officers.
2. Update League Rosters.
3. Check league charter information.
Click the link to enter the Little League Baseball Data Center LLB DATA CENTER
Little League Announces Dates, Sites for 2008 World Series Tournaments
The sites and dates for the eight World Series tournaments in Little League Baseball
and Softball were approved on Friday by the Little League International Board of
Directors, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, president and chief
executive officer of Little League Baseball and Softball. For the 62nd Little League
Baseball World Series, held annually in Williamsport, Pa., the first games will be
played on Friday, Aug. 15, and the tournament will end on Sunday, Aug. 24, at
Howard J. Lamade Stadium with the world championship for baseball players 11-12
years old. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the United States and the International
championships will be decided. More
Little League Refines Baseball Pitching Rules for 2008
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 4, 2007) – Following up on the ground breaking
first season in which a mandatory pitch count was used in all baseball divisions
of Little League, the rules and regulations for 2008 have been refined, it was announced
today at Little League International. More
Baseball Regulations for 2008
Click on the link above to see the new rules and regulations
Disengage-Able Base Rule Goes Into Effect
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Local Little Leagues have until the 2008 season to install
disengage-able bases for all levels of play, if they have not already done so. So now is the
best time to get this important project done! The new rule appeared in the 2006 baseball
and softball rule books of Little League:
Rule 1.06: Beginning with the 2008 season, it will become mandatory that all leagues
utilize bases that disengage their anchor. Leagues are encouraged to begin the process
of implementing these types of base systems during the current season on all their fields
so that the process is completed by the 2008 season. More
Don't Take My Bat Away
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Aug 20, 2007) – Ari Fleischer, former White House
press secretary and the national spokesperson for “Don’t Take My Bat
Away,” along with Stephen D. Keener, President and chief executive officer
of Little League Baseball and Softball, conducted a news conference on
Monday to discuss the safety of non-wood bats.
Click Here for more information.
USA Baseball’s Youth Committee Issues Statement on Non-Wood Bats
The Youth Committee of USA Baseball today issued the statement below
regarding non-wood bats. Little League International is a member, along
with other youth organizations, of USA Baseball. Little League also
holds a seat on the USA Baseball Board of Directors. USA Baseball often
coordinates research that affects all youth baseball organizations. For
example, USA Baseball was instrumental in the recent change to the league
age determination date by all youth baseball organizations.
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Little League Statement on Non-Wood Bats
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 23, 2007) – Recently, Little League International
has received a number of inquiries regarding non-wood bats, particularly in
relation to a March 14 vote by the New York City Council to ban the use of
non-wood bats in high school baseball games. It is important to note that
the New York City Council’s vote applies only to high school baseball games
played in the city, and does not apply in any way to Little League games
at any level in the city or anywhere else. Little League International has
and will continue to provide as much factual information as possible on the
subject to the media, to volunteers, and to legislators considering laws that
would dictate the use of certain types of equipment in Little League Baseball
and Softball. It is Little League International’s belief that the same
governmental imposition may soon be directed at Little League Baseball
and other youth baseball programs. More
BAN OF NON WOOD BATS IN NEW JERSEY
At the present time there is legislation pending in the New Jersey
Legislature to prohibit the use of non-wood bats in all organized
baseball and softball games involving players under the age of 18.
New Jersey Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan has proposed legislation
to discontinue the use of non-wood bats “only in the State of New
Jersey.” Legislation such as this will undoubtedly put New Jersey
kids at a huge disadvantage. While Little League Baseball has a
respected and proven track record with regard to safety and the
prevention of sports injuries, the facts simply do not support a
prohibition against non-wood bats. Here are some facts: *According
to US Consumer Safety Commission, there were 17 deaths by batted
balls in the last decade, [1991-2001], 9 involved wood bats, and 8
involved aluminum bats. There were more deaths [18] as a result of
thrown balls. *In LLBB, there were 6 deaths of players by batted balls
between the ages 5-12 since 1963, the last occurred in 1973. *In 2002,
the Consumer Products Safety Commission examined metal bats and found
no compelling proof that they were unsafe.* Nationally, in LLBB, with
3.5 million players, with 177 million at bats last year, there were
22 injuries to pitchers, down from 145 in 1992. *In NJ, which have over
300 leagues and a 170 thousand players in LLBB/SB, there have been no
serious incidents to pitchers. *A 2002 Brown University study is being
cited by wood bat proponents as having demonstrated that non-wood bats
propel balls much faster then wood bats. Simply put the Brown survey has
no bearing on today’s debate. Because the bats used in the 1999 study
published in 2002) were made in thelate 1990’s before current
performance-limiting standards were put in place by the various governing
bodies of baseball. We encourage you to write, call or e-mail your local
Assemblyperson and voice your opposition to bill AB3388. To conduct your
State Senator and Assemlymman click on this link More
Dr James Andrews and Dr. Glen Fleisig presentation at Little League Congress
One of the most popular presentations at the 24th Little League International
Congress in Houston was that given by the American Sports Medicine Institute's
Dr. James Andrews and Dr. Glen Fleisig,two of the world's most knowledgeable
and respected experts in pitching injuries. You can access the presentation
here: More
Little League Baseball Pitch Count Resource Page
Looking for one spot where you can find all the info on Little League’s new
pitch count regulation? Here it is! You’ll find all you need to know right
here at the Little League web site, with more updates to comeMore
Scorekeeping Rules Updated With Pitch Count Info
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 4, 2006) – The rules for scorekeeping in baseball have
not changed much since the first system was invented more than 100 years ago.
But an addition to the scorekeeping rules for the baseball divisions of Little League
can be found in the 2007 “What’s the Score?” publication. This is a must
for every league in any year, but will be particularly important in 2007 as the
new pitch count rules are put into effect for all baseball divisions. More
Blitz: Little League Focuses on Sharing New Pitch Count Rule Info
Little League International is gathering information from the hundreds of
local Little Leagues that participated in the Pitch Count Pilot Program
in 2006, to ease the transition to a mandatory pitch count by all Little
Leagues in 2007.
“We know that the volunteers in our local leagues are the ones who will
be charged with making the regulation work, so we contacted those volunteers
who were successful in implementing a mandatory pitch count this past
season,” Nick Caringi, director of regional operations for Little League
Baseball and Softball, said. “The response has been excellent because
they knew this was the right program for Little League, and we are
grateful for their cooperation. The information we are gathering will
be shared in the coming months with all volunteers worldwide.”
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Pitch Count On Line
The new publication, "Protecting Young Pitching Arms: The Little League Pitch Count
Regulation Guide for Parents, Coaches, and League Officials" is being printed and
bound now. Copies will be sent to local Little Leagues in the next few weeks. But
you can get your copy right away by downloading it
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Little League Implements New Rule to Protect Pitchers’ Arms
Little League Baseball is changing its decades-old pitching rules, making the actual
number of pitches delivered the deciding factor in determining eligibility in the
baseball division, it was announced today by Stephen D. Keener, president and chief
executive officer of Little League Baseball and Softball.
Starting with the 2007 season, pitchers in all divisions of Little League, from age 7
to 18, will have specific limits for each game, based on their age. The number of
pitches delivered in a game will determine the amount of rest the player must have
before pitching again.More
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL CONGRESS RESULTS
Delegates from more than 70 countries attended the 24th Little League International
Congress in Houston, Texas, and voted in favor of six non-tournament items that were
approved by the Little League International Board of Directors. More
Little League International Makes Contribution to Newark Little League Committee
Stephen D. Keener, president and chief executive officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, and David James, director of the Little League Urban Initiative, recently presented the Newark (N.J.) Little League Committee with a $100,000 donation for the organization’s Field of Dreams capital campaign.More
Delegates to Little League International Congress Vote to Recommend Six Changes to Rules and Regulations
Delegates from more than 70 countries attended the 24th Little League International Congress in Houston, Texas, and voted in favor of six non-tournament items that were approved by the Little League International Board of Directors.More
Agenda Set for 24th Little League International Congress
As required by Little League International bylaws, notice was provided last month to District Administrators worldwide regarding the agenda items for the 24th Little League International Congress, to be held April 13-16, 2007, in Houston, Texas.
The agenda items, along with a cover letter to District Administrators from Stephen D. Keener, Little League International’s president and chief executive officer, are available for downloading at the Little League internet web site here: More
First Little League Public Service Announcement to Debut on ESPN
The first of four public service announcements (PSAs), designed to recruit kids and parents for Little League Baseball and Softball, will begin appearing this month and throughout the year across 15 ESPN platforms, including ESPN on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN HD, and many more.
The campaign is part of Little League’s new TV contract with ESPN, which will extend the relationship between the world’s largest youth sports program and the world’s leader in sports television through Little League’s 75th anniversary in 2014.More
Little League Signs 8-Year Television Contract Extension with ESPN
Little League International has signed an eight-year television contract
extension with ESPN that will expand national coverage to include all eight
of its baseball and softball world series tournaments, it was announced
today by Stephen D. Keener, president and chief executive officer of Little
League Baseball and Softball, and John Skipper, executive vice president,
content, ESPN, Inc.More
Participation in Little League Reaches 3-Year High
Participation in Little League Baseball and Softball, which had been declining in recent years, rose by more than 28,000 participants in 2006, it was announced by Stephen D. Keener, president and chief executive officer of Little League International.More
“Pitch In For Baseball” to Assist Little Leagues in Need – And You Can Help
Last year, hundreds of thousands of families along the Gulf Coast of the U.S. were devastated by hurricanes. Little League International, in conjunction with Pitch In For Baseball™, is now asking for help from local Little Leagues.More
2006 ASAP IN NEW JERSEY
FOR 2006 NEW JERSEY LEAGUES SUBMITTED 72 % OF QUALIFIED PLANS
THIS IS UP FROM 57% IN 2005.
90% - 100% DISTRICTS 1,2,4,5,10,11,12,14 AND 15
75% - 89% DISTRICTS 6,18,19
50% - 74% DISTRICT 20
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS FOR OBTAINING
100% DISTRICTS 1,2,11,12 AND 14.
DISTRICT INCENTIVE PROGRAM WILL AGAIN GIVE A BONUS OF $350 TO
DISTRICTS WITH 80% OF ALL ITS LEAGUES' SAFETY PLANS WITH ALL
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TURNED IN BY APRIL 1ST. $150 WILL BE GIVEN
TO DISTRICTS WITH 60 - 79 PERCENT OF LEAGUES' PLANS APPROVED BY
APRIL 1ST. THE GENERAL DEADLINE FOR ALL LEAGUES TO SUBMIT THEIR
SAFETY PLANS IS MAY 1ST More
Minnesota Twins’ Torii Hunter, Fellow Major Leaguers Pledge Support to Little League Urban Initiative
“The Torii Hunter Project,” a collaboration between the All-Star outfielder of the
Minnesota Twins and several other current Major League Baseball players, has
pledged support to the Little League Urban Initiative.More
The Little League Coaches Registry
Managers and coaches are among the most important volunteers in the Little League
program. They have to know the game and they have to love working with kids. Leagues
with knowledgeable, caring and concerned coaches have an advantage when it comes
to making the games fun and retaining players. More
Thursday, March 30
NEW JERSEY UMPIRES SELECTED TO WORK THE EAST REGIONAL IN BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
The Eastern Regional Office have selected the following umpires to work the following East Regional Tournaments in Baseball and Softball:
Little League Baseball - Bob Ciriello - District 10,Manuel Fidalgo - District 8
Junior League Baseball - Tom Howard - District 11
Big League Baseball - Kevin Prenderville - District 10
Little League Softball - Edward Smith - District 21
Junior League Softball - Gary Zalenski - District 12
Senior League Softball - Joe McCord - District 3, Jeff Cahn - District 12, Mark Mori - District 15
Big League Softball - James Pierce - District 14
LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL, POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE PARTNER TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS TO VOLUNTEERS
Making better Little League coaches and administrators through enhanced education
is the driving force behind Little League International’s partnership with Positive
Coaching Alliance.
For more than six decades, Little League Baseball and Softball has been a program
dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens by melding healthful
athletic activity with the discipline of teamwork.More
CHANGES IN AGE STRUCTURE FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY
This is to inform you of recent changes made in the structure for
tournament play in some divisions.
The name of the "11-Year -Old-Tournament" will now be the
"10-and-11-Year-Old-Tournament," and will be for eligible players who are
league age 10 and/or 11. Because of a number of requests from the field,
the Tournament Committee felt that allowing league-age 10-year olds the
opportunity to play in this tournament would provide more flexibility, and
that fielding teams by local leagues would be easier.
It is important to note that players are still permitted to play on only
one tournament team.
For softball, the Tournament Committee has approved a tournament structure
that is identical to that of the regular season, for the teenage divisions.
Tournament teams in the teenage divisions will include the following ages:
Junior League: 13 and 14
Senior League: 13 to 16
Big League: 14 to 18
For example, a league-age 14-year-old playing Big League Softball in the
regular season will have tournament eligibility in Junior, Senior or Big
League. Again, such a player will be permitted to participate on only one
tournament team.
Although the information above will not be reflected in the 2006 Rulebooks,
it will be in effect for the 2006 season and beyond.
Please note:
1. Any league-age 12-year-old that has moved up to play one or more games
in the Junior Division during the regular season will be eligible only for
selection to a Junior Division Tournament Team.
2. The 9-10-Year-Old Tournament structure will remain the same, with ONLY
those eligible players who are league age 9 or 10 being eligible for
selection to this tournament team.
Wednesday, May 3
“Pitch In For Baseball” to Assist Little Leagues in Need – And You Can Help
Last year, hundreds of thousands of families along the Gulf Coast of the U.S. were devastated by hurricanes. Little League International, in conjunction with Pitch In For Baseball™, is now asking for help from local Little Leagues.More
LITTLE LEAGUE COACHING
Little League Baseball teamed up with Al Herback and Al Price, internationally recognized authors and baseball and softball instructors, to create and extensive library of resources. To date over 700,000 players and 280,000 managers and coaches have used the training resources. Whether you’re a seasoned coach, a player or a parent simply wanting to help your son or daughter the program is a great way to get there. Check out what others have said
Getting Started Team Package
This package is ideally suited for players aged 5 to 8 (Tee Ball and Coach Pitch).
Each Getting Started Team Package consists of one Official Little League Getting Started Instruction Manual for managers and coaches, plus 14 Getting Started Player Instruction Passports to Fun. The passports match the manual and are packed with skills and fun activities and Al and Al coaching tips.
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Join hundreds of thousands of coaches, managers and players and Order Online.
Basic Baseball & SoftBall Team Package
(1 manual for the coach plus 14 Player Instruction Passports)
Once the early skills are mastered in the Getting Started Program the players graduate to the Basic Team Package. The manual includes drills, practice plans and the same10s and the positions of play found in the player booklet.
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Advanced Manual
An Advanced Instruction Manual also is available for baseball managers and coaches of major all-stars and teams with players aged 13+. The Advanced Instruction Manual introduces many new areas to pitching: the set position; pick-off moves; and kinds of pitches. In the hitting section, drag and push bunts are taught and hitting behind the runner is introduced. Base-running lead-offs, keys to base-stealing and different kinds of slides are taught.
For more information and to order Click here
Planning A Practice Video
This 40-minute video presentation provides coaches and managers with powerful tools and tips for planning and running successful practices. Al & Al also give you valuable ideas for practice drills that can be used to focus on specific skills, competitions and other fun activities. It's a great Little League manager or coaches at the 8-12 year old levels.
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Know Your Baseball CD-ROM
Fundamental skills are taught with the aid of step-by-step photos and video clips in a fun learning environment. Players, parents and even coaches can study the fundamentals from the comfort of their own home and then practise what they've learned in the yard or at the ball diamond. Know Your Baseball CD-ROM contains four features: Skills Sequencer, Skills Analyzer, Know the Game, and Beyond the Game.
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Meet Little Al and Big Al
Al Herback and Al Price - better known in Little League Baseball as Little Al and Big Al - are the originators of the program. Their unique approach to teaching the skills of baseball and softball has been recognized internationally for its merit. Their methods have been acclaimed as unparalleled. To learn more about Al and Al Click here
NEW JERSEY GOLF SHIRT ORDER FORM
In order to place an order for a Golf shirt click on the linkGolf shirt
NEW AGE DETERMINATION GOES INTO EFFECT
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 5, 2005) – Last May, the Little League International Board of Directors, governing body for the world’s largest organized youth sports program, accepted a recommendation from USA Baseball to change the league age determination date for its players starting in the 2006 season. More
LITTLE LEAGUE GRADUATE REACHES HIGHEST POSITION IN U.S. MILITARY
A Little League graduate has reached the highest position a member of the U.S. military can attain. U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, nominated in April by President George W. Bush to be the 16th Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, was officially promoted today, succeeding Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers. More
LITTLE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTS CHANGE IN LEAGUE AGE DETERMINATION DATE
The Little League International Board of Directors, governing body for the world’s largest organized youth sports program, has accepted a recommendation from USA Baseball to change the league age determination date for its players starting in the 2006 season.
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NEW PROOF-OF-AGE REQUIREMENTS
New proof of age requirements and acceptable forms of proof of birth date. More
NEWARK URBAN INITATIVE
Outside, a snowstorm dumped several inches of the white stuff. But inside The Newark Club tonight, the talk was all about baseball and softball. In its inaugural Field of Dreams Awards Reception, the Little League Urban Initiative programs of Newark paid homage to their own hometown heroes who have made the program such a success. Click above to see the entire article.more
2004 CONGRESS RESULTS
Click on the link above to see the entire story. More
LITTLE LEAGUE DATA CENTER
Use the Little League Baseball Data Center to:
1. Update district and league officers.
2. Update League Rosters.
3. Check league charter information.
Click the link to enter the Little League Baseball Data Center
LLB DATA CENTER
NEW PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR 2005
Click on the title above to view the new residency requiremets for 2005.more
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES MADE TO BAT,HELMET RULES
There are a few significant changes in the 2005 rules regarding bats and helmets.
MORE
STATE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
THIS AWARD ESTABLISHED BY NEW JERSEY DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS IN 1999, WILL BE AWARDED EACH YEAR TO TEAMS IN ALL DIVISIONS WHICH REACH THE WORLD SERIES.
AWARD RECIPIENTS:
1999 - TOMS RIVER EAST AMERICAN - LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
2000 - SOUTH VINELAND - JUNIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
2000 - DISTRICT 17 - BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
2001 - SOUTH VINELAND - SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
2002 - SOUTH VINELAND - SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
2002 - WALL TOWNSHIP - JUNIOR LEAGUE SOFTBALL
2003 - SOUTH VINELAND - SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
2004 - FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
2005 - FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBAL
2006 - NORTH CUMBERLAND - JUNIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
2006 - BLOOMFIELD - SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
2006 - PEQUANNOCK - LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
2007 - MIDDLETOWN - JUNIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
2007 - FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP - SENIOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
"Check 'Em Out"
"Check 'Em Out" was developed by the Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation to help non-profit sports organizations in New Jersey pay for state and federal fingerprint checks on their coaches and managers.More
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL MUSEUM HALL OF EXCELLENCE
General Peter Pace enshrined into the Little League Baseball Museum Hall of Excellence.More
LITTLE LEAGUE NETWORK
The Little League Network Powered by Active Team Sports.
To All District Administrators and Leagues. Please set up your district and league web sites at please click here http://www.eteamz.com/llb/
eteamz WEB SITES HELP
Thank you to Paul from NJ State LL who brought up a great question. He wanted to know if there was a short cut to getting files and images online (skipping the "add handout" button for example). Did you know that you can create a direct link using HTML to your uploaded files and images? AND, it's easy! Just use one of the codes below and place it within your Welcome Message or a News item article box.
Linking to Files (Use Code Below - replace items in red with your info):
yoursitename/files/filename">Type Text Here
Linking to Images (Use Code Below - replace items in red with your info):
yoursitename/images/imagename">Type Text Here
You can locate the file name within the Files or Images section of your Admin Uploads folder. The actual Image/File names to use show within the parenthesis next to the name you gave the file when uploading. Be sure that the Image/File names and your web address (the red text) match exactly for it to work.
This was taken from the September 2003 issue of the eteamz Newsletter.
Click on the title above for the entire article.
My Thanks to Ericha Webb for her assistance and putting this in the newsletter.
Paul
New Jersey Little League State Information Officer