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Aluminum Bat requirements changing in 2009 for Majors and below... If you will be buying a bat for your baseball or softball player and you believe he or she may still be using it in Spring season 2009 be sure that it will meet the new requirements. Current rules state that a Little League aluminum bat in Majors and below be a baseball bat and that it is no longer that 33" and 2-1/4" in diameter. A softball aluminum bat for Majors and below must be a softball bat no longer than 33" and 2-1/4" in diameter. Juniors may use bats with a diameter up to 2-5/8". The new rule coming into affect for 2009 will be that an aluminum bat must have a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of a -1.15 and be 2-1/4" diameter for baseball Major league and below. Aluminum bats must have the BPF printed on the bat. Only baseball bats will be used for baseball games and softball bats for softball games. Softball bats are normally referred to as bottle bats due to the shape. Sunday, December 14 Rule Changes for 2009: Click here for link to Little League rules page.
The Palm Coast Little League is a program of service to youth. It is geared to provide an outlet of healthful activity and training under good leadership in the atmosphere of wholesome community participation. Our Little League program is fiscally responsible and works hard to provide a quality program to the residents of Flagler County. In addition, we pick managers and coaches who adhere to a strict combination of rules, ethics and background checks. The Little League movement is dedicated to helping children become good and decent citizens. It inspires them with a goal and enriches their lives towards the day when they must take their places in the world. It establishes the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fairplay. From its founding in 1939, Little League Baseball has kept its goal of helping children develop citizenship, discipline, teamwork, and physical well being through sports. This has been the heritage of the Little League movement, which has established its success in the arena of youth sports. It is through athletics that youngsters learn their own strengths and weaknesses, the meanings of sportsmanship and cooperation, and the qualities that constitute effective leadership.
PCLL History
Use this calculator to determine the league age of any participant or candidate. Click here to determine your child's League Age for the upcoming season! Why do I have to determine my child's League Age? WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Oct. 5, 2005) The Little League International Board of Directors, governing body for the worlds 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. Click here for more information.
The Palm Coast Little League home fields are located at the following two locations: Indian Trails Lighted Sports Complex (Located next to Indian Trails K8 School) James F. Holland Memorial Park (Located 1/4 mile passed Publix shopping plaza on Florida Park Drive) |
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