Saint Cloud Little League: SCLL News
Spring 2013 Major Baseball Standings (April 15th)
SCLL will now post Weekly Standings for Major Baseball, more frequently if time permits. Bookmark this page for quick access and print the handout for your convenience.
SCLL Board of Directors...........
Thursday, February 7
URGENT News! New Bat Rules For 2013 From Little League International
Baseball Bat Rules
Rule 1.10 - Baseball - The bat must be a baseball bat which meets Little League specifications and standards as noted in this rule. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to Little League standards.Little League (Majors) and below:It shall not be more than thirty-three (33) inches in length nor more than two and one-quarter (2¼) inches in diameter. Non-wood bats shall be labeled with a BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.15 or less;EXCEPTION: For the Little League (Majors) and below, for regular season play and Tournament, composite bats are prohibited unless approved by Little League International. View the list of approved and licensed composite bats.Intermediate (50-70) Division and Junior LeagueIt shall not be more than 34 inches in length; nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30”) at its smallest part. All composite barrel bats shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.Senior/Big League:It shall not be more than 36 inches in length, nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30") at its smallest part. The bat shall not weigh, numerically, more than three ounces less than the length of the bat (e.g., a 33-inch-Iong bat cannot weigh less than 30 ounces). All bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. Aluminum and composite bats shall be marked as to their material makeup being aluminum or composite. This marking shall be silkscreen or other permanent certification mark, a minimum of one-half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.Decertified BatsNote 1 (2-28-12): USA Baseball has advised Little League that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has provided official notice that the BBCOR decertification process has been implemented for the Marucci CAT5 and Reebok Vector-TLS 33-inch model bats.Effectively immediately and until notified otherwise, these bats (Marucci CAT5 and Reebok Vector-TLS 33-inch length bats) should be considered non-compliant and subject to Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Rules 1.10 and 6.06(d). It should be noted that the National Federation of State High School Associations has taken similar action.USA Baseball has advised Little League that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has provided official notice that the BBCOR decertification process has been implemented for the Marucci CAT5 Squared 34-inch model bat and the Marucci Black 33-inch and 34 inch models.Effectively immediately and until notified otherwise, these bats (Marucci CAT5 Squared 34-inch length and Marucci Black 33-inch length and 34-inch length) should be considered non-compliant and subject to Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Rules 1.10 and 6.06(d).In all divisions, wood bats may be taped or fitted with a sleeve for a distance not exceeding sixteen (16) inches (18 inches for Junior/Senior/Big League baseball) from the small end. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited.
- NOTE 1: Junior/Senior/Big League: The 2¾ inch in diameter bat is not allowed in any division.
- NOTE 2: The traditional batting donut is not permissible.
- NOTE 3: The bat may carry the mark "Little League Tee Ball."
- NOTE 4: Non-wood bats may develop dents from time to time. Bats that cannot pass through the approved Little League bat ring for the appropriate division must be removed from play. The 2¼ inch bat ring must be used for bats in the Tee Ball, Minor League and Little League Baseball divisions. The 2 5/8 inch bat ring must be used for bats in the Junior, Senior and Big League divisions of baseball.
- NOTE 5: An illegal bat must be removed. Any bat that has been altered shall be removed from play. Penalty – See Rule – 6.06 (d).
Friday, February 1
Sports Authority 20% Back Savings Flyer
The Sports Authority is a SCLL 2013 Sponsor and is offering a 20% discount on your entire purchase on February 2, 2013 and February 9, 2013. This discount applies to all families associated with St. Cloud Little League. Download your Coupon from the Forms Section of this Website....Enjoy, and let's get ready for baseball!
Thursday, November 22
Spring 2013 Manager Application
Manager Applications are available in the Forms Section.
Volunteer Application 2013
Manager Survey
Medical Release Form
Managers in Dugout
All manager applications are due by December 31, 2012 and must be submitted to
Debbie Henderson.
The applications can be mailed to:
SCLL
Attn: Debbie Henderson
P.O. Box 70-1713
St. Cloud, FL 34770-1713
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emailed to
Managers will be appointed by the president and voted on by the board of directors on
January 2, 2013 and will be posted on the website by January 4, 2013.
***Note***
Managers and coaches from previous years do not have tenure and must reapply every year.
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Mattingly Balistk (Model: BTKYB) Blue Model Fails Compliance Testing
Important Annoucement Regarding Bat Compliance
Mattingly Balistk Blue Model failed Little League compliance testing.
Little League Baseball, Incorporated has been informed that Mattingly Sports, Inc., Balistk (blue) composite bat has failed recent performance standard compliance testing.Effective immediately, Mattingly Sports, Inc., Balistk bat (Model - BTKYB -- blue) including all graphic variations, is not eligible, or approved, for use in any Little League program or activity.
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Wednesday, July 25
New SCLL Board of Directors Elected for 2012/2013
Thanks to all who attended and participated in the elections of the new SCLL Board of Directors for 2012/2013.
Here are your elected Board Members and positions
Board of Directors for 2012/2013
President-Debbie Henderson
Vice President- Robert Bass
Secretary-Tonya Fritz
Treasurer-Christine Endicott
Player Agent-Franny McNutt
Fundraising Coordinater- Kellie Brabant
Safety Officer/Softball Player Agent- Misha Jensen
Information Officer- Ron Priester
Equipment Manager- Wade Davis
Umpire in Chief- Chris DePuy
Softball Commissioner/Challenger- Christy Elliot
Jr/Sr Commissioner- Dave Blackmore
Major Commissioner- Pete Glasscock
Minor Commissioner- Steve Edwards
AAA Commissioner- John Roe
Machine Pitch Commissioner- Tripp Berlinsky
T-ball Commissioner- Jason Junnila
Wednesday, November 28
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Information
Full and partial scholarships are available. For questions and/or concerns - please contact one of the members of the scholarship committee
Pete Glasscock - pglasscock@hansonwalter.com - 407-948-0714
Franny McNutt - frannymac33@yahoo.com - 321-624-6250
Christine Endicott - christine@landcarespecialists.com - 407-361-3176
To be eligible for a full and/or a partial scholarship, you must provide SCLL wit the following:
~A cop of an approved Free and Reduced Price Schools Meals Application by a local school.
~An explanation of the financial hardship (supporting documents) may be requested.
Please send the completed application to Pete Glasscock at pglasscock@hansonwalter.com.
Note - Applications can take up to 72 hours to review and approve.
Once the scholarship application is approved - you will receive a code to register your child.
*****Scholarships will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis and are not guaranteed.*****
Handout: Scholarship Application
