Saint Cloud Little League: SCLL News
Spring Baseball Sign-Ups coming Soon
1. Spring registration begins October 15, 2009 @ midnight - online only until December 4, 2009..
Open registration will begin December 5, 2009.
2. Manager applications for the spring season are due by December 31, 2009 - either original application or it can be emailed to me at debbie.henderson97@yahoo.com Applications are on the website, download then turn in or email to debbie.henderson97@yahoo.com3. Spring Season/opening day begins February 27, 2009.
More news to follow.
Tuesday, November 17
New Piching Rules
Dear Little League Volunteer,
This message is to let you know of additional changes to the Official Regulations and Playing Rules in the baseball divisions of Little League.
These changes, enacted on Friday by the Little League International Board of Directors, will bring the Regular Season and Tournament Pitching Rules into alignment. As we have heard over the years, this has been a desire of many involved in Little League.
Public notice of these changes will be made later this week. However, we wanted you to know about the changes before they are released to the media.
The text of these changes can be found at the following addresses, in PDF format:
http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/media/PitchingRegulationChanges_BB_11-13-09.pdf
http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/media/TournPitchingRuleChanges_BB_11-13-09.pdf
Sincerely,
Little League International
Tuesday, September 1
Join us at Beef O'Brady's
Beef O'Brady's is having Little League Night the 4th Thursday through the
Fall Baseball Season............
So join us at Beef's for Great Fun and Excellent Food.........Help support your Local Little League
See you at Beef's............
Friday, September 4
VENDORS WANTED
To All Vendors: Bids will be taken for Uniforms, Pictures, etc. Starting today all bids will need to be submitted in writing.
Bid deadline is November 13, 2009.
Please mail all bids to:
St. Cloud Little League
P.O. Box 701713
St. Cloud, FL 34770-1713
Thank you
Saturday, February 21
Softball
Little League International, National Pro Fastpitch Partner To Broaden Exposure, Expand Resources for Little League Softball
Little League International, National Pro Fastpitch Partner To Broaden Exposure, Expand Resources for Little League Softball
The National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) Softball League and Little League International have established a partnership that will provide the Little League Softball program with additional training and education resources, and expand awareness and opportunities for the NPF and the nearly 400,000 girls who play in the various divisions of Little League Softball.
“Partnering with the National Pro Fastpitch is a firm step forward for Little League Softball,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “Since the creation of the program, it has been a priority to promote the positive and unique aspects of softball as a sport, and the benefits of being a part of Little League. Establishing a relationship with the NPF can help to motivate children to play the game, while offering an educational element to Little League Softball coaches trying to grow their local programs.”
The agreement provides Little League International with instructional softball-related content developed by the NPF for the Little League Coach Resource Center (www.LittleLeagueCoach.org); Little League’s “Coach’s Box” and “Little Leaguer” electronic newsletters; and also assures that five NPF franchises will host a “Little League Softball Day” (two dates per team – 10 total) where Little League Softball players and coaches will be admitted to the game free of charge and have an opportunity to meet NPF players.
National Pro Fastpitch is headquartered in Denver , Colo. , with teams located in Akron , Ohio , Chicago ( Elgin ), Ill. , Rockford , Ill. , Philadelphia ( Allentown ), Pa. , and Washington D.C. ( Fairfax , Va. ). The league, created to give elite female fastpitch players the opportunity to pursue a Pro career in their chosen sport, has operated since 1997 under the names Women's Pro Fastpitch (WPF) and Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL).
“We are excited to get the knowledge of our Pro athletes and coaches in front of the dedicated coaches of Little League through the Coaches Resource Center as well as the electronic newsletters,” Cheri Kempf, National Pro Fastpitch President and Commissioner, said. “We know these coaches will put the tips and advice to good use with their young players.
“Further, we are looking forward to hosting Little League players, coaches, parents and families in our ballparks this summer,” Ms. Kempf said. “The players in the NPF are the sport of fastpitch softball’s elite. I believe in the overwhelming positive influence that our Pro athletes can have on the lives of young girls.”
The NPF will be afforded a promotional presence at each of Little League’s Softball World Series sites and on the Little League website (www.LittleLeague.org); as well as participation at local League Administrative Seminars; and the ability to reference Little League as a promotional partner on all of the NPF team websites.
“I know I speak on behalf of our players when I say that the opportunity for us to be involved with the youth of tomorrow through Little League International is a privilege,” Ms. Kempf said. “We are looking forward to developing the relationship on many different levels. Certainly, a primary focus for National Pro Fastpitch is to interact with Little League players through their player events as well as ours, and to provide inspiration to these young athletes through the many role models that the NPF has to offer.”
The Little League Softball program was created in 1974. Annually, Little League International operates four softball World Series tournaments in the Major (ages 11-12), Junior (12-14); Senior (13-16); and Big League (14-18) divisions. In 2008, more than 360,000 players (ages 5-18) played Little League Softball on nearly 24,000 teams.
“Collectively, it is our belief that working with NPF will nurture and enrich the enjoyment that comes with playing the game of softball,” Mr. Keener said. “We want the end result to be more leagues chartering softball, and more players participating at different divisions. Our expectation is that local leagues will benefit from this relationship in a variety of ways.”
To learn more about National Pro Fastpitch, log on to: www.profastpitch.com.
Monday, March 16
How to clean your baseball jersey
JERSEY CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Per the printing instructions that were in each and every team bag - they should:
1. turn inside out
2. wash in cold water
3. hang to dry
FYI - if you know that the numbers were melted and it stuck together, tell them to put it in the freezer - when frozen it can be separated usually without damaging the shirt or numbers - usually -
Monday, October 19
NIGHT OUT AT BEEF'S
Thursday, November 5
New Rules for 2010
| November 5, 2009 Dear Little League Volunteer, Below is a synopsis of the significant changes to the Rules and Regulations for 2010 in the divisions noted, as of this date. The exact wording of the Rules and Regulations noted will be provided in the coming weeks. It is expected that rule books will be available soon as well. (Note: Unless noted otherwise, these changes apply to all divisions) REGULATIONS Regulation I (c) 8 - Note 1: Added a sentence stating that if a league elects to operate a Tee Ball baseball program only, it must use the league age determination date that is noted in the regulation. (Baseball only.) Regulation IV (a) - Junior League: Added language making it clear that when a 12-year-old player is found to be ineligible under this regulation, that player and/or his/her team are subject to removal from the International Tournament by action of the Tournament Committee. Regulation VI - Note 4: Added language making it clear that a resumed game or contest decided by forfeit does not constitute a "game" for the purpose of this regulation, unless one completed inning was played before the game ended or the game was forfeited. Regulation XIV (e): Added language making it clear that alcohol is prohibited at the game site. PLAYING RULES Rule 1.10: Added language making it clear that any bat that has been altered must be removed from play. Rule 1.11 (h): Added language making it acceptable for Junior, Senior and Big League players to wear metal spikes or cleats. (Added for softball only. This rule already applies to these divisions in baseball.) Rule 1.11 (k): Added language making it clear that casts may not be worn by players and umpires during the game, and that persons wearing casts, including managers and coaches, must remain in the dugout during the game. Rule 1.14: Standardized the limits on the size of fielders' gloves. Rule 2.00 Definition of Pitch: Added language making it clear that a balk or illegal pitch, whether or not a pitch is actually delivered to a batter, counts as a pitch in determining the pitch count for that pitcher. (Baseball only.) Rule 3.03 - No. 6: Added language making it clear defensive substitutions must be made while the team is on defense, and offensive substitutions must be made at the time the offensive player has her/his turn at bat or is on base. (Also added to Rule 3.03 for Big League.) Rule 5.07, Minor League: Added language providing that the five-run rule may be suspended in the last half inning for either team, by option of the local league. TOURNAMENT RULES AND GUIDELINES Responsibility and Chain of Command: Added language making it clear that the Tournament Committee may impose penalties it deems appropriate, or may take action to correct a situation, regardless of the source of information. Conditions of Tournament Play - Protests - C. Use of an ineligible player: Added language making it clear that any violation of Regulations may result in a team having an ineligible player. SAFETY Appendix A: Added Lightning Safety Guidelines. Appendix D: Added Bat Modifications and Alterations Policy. NOTES Various Regulations, Regular Season Rules, and Tournament Rules: The deadline for submitting forms that deal with Tournament Eligibility - i.e., regular season player roster forms, Regulation II (d) and Regulation IV (h) forms, waiver requests, chartering, fee payments, combined teams and interleague play forms, etc. - is June 8, 2010. Adults and Minors in Positions of Authority: Changes were made to Rule 2.00, Rule 4.1, Rule 9.01, Rule 9.03, Rule 9.04, and the Tournament Rules and Guidelines, making it clear that Minors may serve as coach or umpire under specific and limited circumstances as noted in each rule. (Summary: A coach who is 16 or 17 may only serve as a coach if the adult manager and another adult coach are appointed. A person who is not an adult may serve in a game as an umpire, including as plate umpire, provided one or more other adults are also umpires for that game. However, that non-adult umpire cannot be designated as umpire-in-chief for that game. The umpire-in-chief is not required to be the plate umpire.) Sincerely, Little League International P.O. Box 3485 539 US Route 15 Hwy Williamsport, PA 17701-0485 Phone: 570-326-1921 Fax: 570-326-1074 |
