Portsmouth Little League: My Site News

Spring 2013 Player Registration is still open for 5-8 year old players <-- Click Here

Registration is closed for players 9 years old and up.

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



Volunteer (Manage, Coach, Snack Shack, etc.) in 2013 <-- Click Here

 All volunteers for the 2013 season MUST complete this  registration for LexisNexis screening.



Baseball and Softball Tryout Details

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.

 



Thursday, March 29
CONCUSSIONS - Important Information from the CDC

Information on Little League Approved Composite Bats

(This list is updated frequently)

 



PLL is recommending batting helmet face guards

 For the upcoming baseball/softball season (2011), Portsmouth Little League is recommending batting helmet ...

PLL will not issue uniform pants in 2013.

Contact League President Keith Hamilton (keithhamilton@cox.net) for confidential financial assistance.

 



Wednesday, March 14
Important Changes to Instructional Baseball Format and Names

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. 

Respectfully,

PLL Board of Directors

 



Sunday, March 4
The Challenger Team is playing in the 2012 Little League World Series!!!
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 Every player to ever hold a baseball bat dreams of going to the World Series. Earlier this week, a group of players from the Portsmouth Little League’s Challenger Division received word that their dreams will come true in Williamsport, Pa. this summer. Rhode Island District 2 Challenger, supported by Portsmouth Little League, was selected as one of two teams nationwide to play a challenger game at this year’s Little League World Series. The Challenger Division is a division of Little League Baseball that gives children with disabilities the chance to enjoy the game. The second team is from North Carolina. The game will take place on August 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport.   “This is a fantastic opportunity for these children and their parents. No longer left out they are now going to be part of the biggest event in Little League Baseball” ….Bob Dyl  The team will be raising funds to help pay the expenses for travel to the Little League World Series. Anyone interested in making a donation to support their efforts to play in Williamsport should make a check out to PLL Challenger Division, and mail it to PLL Challenger, PO Box 38Portsmouth RI 02871. For additional information please contact Bob Dyl at 401-368-0549.  

Little League Press Release - Challenger Division Players to play in the 2012 LL World Series
Handout: Challenger World Series

Tuesday, June 26
Challengers Honored at Fenway

PLL Board of Directors Meetings

Meeting Agenda and Past Minutes




Newsletter Archive for Little League International

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

 



Little League Coach Resource Center

PLL AUTHENTICATION CODE for LLI Resource Center access is:  130079

 



Sunday, April 22
Opening Day and Photo Schedule Information
April 28th - see handout for details
Handout: 2012 Opening Day Photo Schedule