Portsmouth Little League: Welcome

Portsmouth, RI Little League

This site is updated frequently throughout our season from April - October.

Monday, July 4
CLICK HERE: Lost and Found Inventory

All items should be claimed at the Sherman/Rooney Snack Shack. Email requests to


Meeting Agenda and Past Minutes


Saturday, January 14
CLICK HERE: Spring 2012 Player Registration OPEN.

Once a child is registered to play with Portsmouth Little League, there are no refunds available other than in the case of injury. In the case of injury, the refund will be given on a pro-rata basis.

Families in need of financial assistance can contact President Keith Hamilton confidentially at keithhamilton@cox.net



Saturday, January 14
CLICK HERE: Volunteer (Manage, Coach, Snack Shack, etc.) in 2012

 All volunteers for the 2012 season MUST complete this 'free' registration for LexisNexis screening.



Saturday, February 4
CLICK HERE: LLI Approved Composite Bats - (2 1/4 inch barrels)


Tuesday, February 14
PLL will not issue uniform pants in 2012. Contact League President Keith Hamilton (keithhamilton@cox.net) for confidential financial assistance.


Friday, January 8
PLL is recommending batting helmet face guards

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Wednesday, January 4
CLICK HERE: Join Portsmouth RI Little League on Twitter. Stay informed and contribute!


Friday, March 11
Responsible Pitching Notice - CLICK 'VIEW FULL SIZE' FOR IMAGE

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Portsmouth Little League has the utmost concern for the health of your children.  While PLL cannot mandate that children playing on multiple teams choose only one team on which to pitch, we strongly recommend this practice.  Based on the latest research by Dr. James Andrews, renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert, the likelihood of injury requiring surgery increases thirty-six fold when an athlete pitches with fatigue.  Pitching on multiple teams, or pitching and catching, can put your child at greater risk of injury.  If you children are playing on multiple teams, it is our hope that those organizations are equally as concerned with the safety and well-being of your child's health by making a concerted effort to follow a similar practice.  As a minimum, parents should be aware of the dangers associated with arm fatigue and be cognizant of your child's throwing arm usage whether playing on multiple teams, participating in baseball camps, or just playing wiffle ball or catch in the back yard.  Preventing injuries to our youth athletes is our primary concern and we are committed to partnering with PLL's parents and keeping them informed to ensure all our player are kept injury free.  PLL Board of Directors



Sunday, February 12
League Information:

Contact:
Portsmouth Little League
P.O. Box 38
Portsmouth, RI 02871f
pll@portsmouthll.org

Calendar:
14 January 2012 - Online Registration Availability
11 & 18 February, and 3 March 2012 - Walk-In Registration - PYB Booth @ New Portsmouth Gym (9am - 3pm)

10 March 2012 - Spring Field Preparation (batting tunnel, sponsor signs, field netting, scoreboards, etc.) - Sherman/Rooney Complex (8:30am) 

16 March 2012 - COMPETITIVE REGISTRATION CLOSED.  Please register online before this date!

18 March 2012 - Baseball & Softball Tryouts

    - Anyone new to the league (moved into Portsmouth or did not play with PLL last year) that wants to play competitive baseball or softball has to attend the tryout.
    - Baseball age is based on April 30, 2012 cutoff date.
      Girls softball age is based on Dec. 31, 2011 cutoff date.
    - NOTE: All boys returning to the MAJORS and girls returning to the MAJORS or SENIORS do not need to try out.
    - Tryouts are located at our Sherman and Rooney fields behind Aquidneck Island Christian Academy (321 East Main Rd.).  Kids should dress warm and we recommend that they play catch with a parent before coming to the fields.
Baseball                               Girls Softball
12 year olds 12:00 – 1:00p              9 – 12 years old 12:00 – 1:00p
11 year olds 12:00 – 1:00p             13 – 15 years old 1:00 – 2:00p
10 year olds 1:00 - 2:00p
9 year olds 2:00 – 3:30p

21 March 2012 - Major Basefball Practices OPTIONALLY Begin
22 March 2012 - AAA Baseball Practices OPTIONALLY Begin
23 March 2012 - Major/Senior Softball Practices OPTIONALLY Begin

TBD - Baseball and Softball first aid, safety, and coaching clinic @ Sherman/Rooney Complex, 2-4pm

23 April 2012 - Major Baseball & Softball League Play Begins

28 April 2012 - Instructional League(Tee Ball, A7, AA, Girls Softball 7-9) Practice/Play Begins- NOTE: Instructional league players will be contacted by phone for Opening Day toreceive uniforms and meet your manager. 

28 April 2012 - Opening Day @ Glen Park - 10AM Ceremony, Game 1 @ 1:30pm, Game 2 @ 4pm

5 June 2012 - Baseball & Softball League Play Ends (8 Week Season)

10 June 2012 - CHALLENGER Jamboree at Glen Park @ 1pm

12 June 2012 - All-Star Selection (Official Announcement 15 June 2012)

30 June 2012 - End of Year Picnic at Glen Park @ 11AM / Online Fall Ball Registration BEGINS

15 Aug 2012 - Competitive Online Fall Ball Registration ENDS

9 Sep 2012 - Instructional Online Fall Ball Registration ENDS

27 Oct 2012 - Annual Meeting for 2012 Board @ TBD

     -NOTE:  All regular members (parents) of PLL are allowed to vote and will be notified of the meeting via email within seven days of commence.  Absentee ballots are available from the league secretary (Julie Young).  Nominating Committee for declaration of candidacy:  Hamilton (NC Chair), TBD, TBD, TBD 

13 Nov 2012 - End of Year Field Cleanup and Storage - Sherman/Rooney Complex @ 9am



Wednesday, July 21
Official RI District Little League Sites

http://www.eteamz.com/rid1

http://www.eteamz.com/rid2

http://www.eteamz.com/rid3

http://www.ridistrict4.com



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Categories:  ASAP, Coach's Box, Fairball, Little Leaguer

 



Little League Coach Resource Center

PLL AUTHENTICATION CODE for LLI Resource Center access is:  130079



WARNING: Softball Glen Park "SAFETY ZONE" Plan

ALL CARS are to park on the west side of the drive (riding ring side) ... thus creating a "Safety Zone" area on the east side where "NO PARKING" signs are posted.  Exception ... "HANDICAP Plates".

 It is imperative to have the east side clear of vehicles so children can be seen during arrivals/departures and the siblings of the players will have a vehicle free area to play in while game are in progress.