Texas District 5 Little League: District 5 News
What League Does My Child Play In???
Little League boundaries in Abilene are determined by elementary school attendance zones. Your child should play in the league that represents your elementary school attendance zone. Your elementary school attendance zone is the elementary school zone that your residence is located in.
If you attend a different school on a transfer, you still play in the league that represents the elementary school attendance zone your residence is located in.
Eastern - Lee, Johnston, Taylor, Bowie, Thomas
Northern - Fannin, Jane Long, Ortiz, College Heights - Hawley ISD - Anson ISD
Southern - Ward, Bassetti, Jackson
Dixie - Bonham, Austin, Reagan, Dyess
Wylie - Wylie ISD
Per the Little League Rulebook: Players and their parents/guardians are advised that a false statement of residence may lead to ineligiblity to play Little League Baseball. Under NO circumstances does ANY person have the authority to grant a waiver that allows a child to play in a local Little League program IN ANY DIVISION, when that child does not qualify under these residency requirements.
FAQ from Little League Rulebook:
Q: Can a local Little League waive its rights to a player who lives within its boundaries, allowing that player to participate in another Little League program?
A: A local Little League does not have the authority to waive such rights. ONLY THE CHARTER COMMITTEE IN WILLIAMSPORT HAS THIS AUTHORITY.
Q: Can a child who does not have residence within a league's boundaries play in that league for the regular season only, provided he/she is not eligible for Tournament Play?
A: No. However, the local league may request a waiver, listing all circumstances that warrant such waiver. Only the Charter Committee in Williamsport can make the final decision.
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Thursday, December 29
Officer Updates
Please notify District 5 of your new officers. Name, address, phone numbers and email addresses would be very helpful. We need this information so that we can communicate with your league in the coming months in preparation for the 2012 season.
You can email a list to us and you also need to update your officers via the Little League Online Data Center. You will need your league id number and the access code to log on and make the changes. This data center is used by Little League International to mail and email important information to the various league officers. The sooner you make these changes online, the sooner your volunteers will begin receiving the information they need for a successful season!
Thursday, November 17
League Realignment in Abilene for 2012
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There have been some adjustments in league boundaries for the upcoming 2012 season in Abilene.
Key City and Cedar Creek have merged together to form what will now be known as Eastern Little League. Kids from Lee, Johnston, Taylor, Bowie and Thomas Elementary Schools will comprise the new Eastern Little League.
Northern Little League has acquired the College Heights attendance zone so that when the new Martinez Elementary School opens next fall, all those kids attending the new school will play in one league.
Wednesday, January 18
Approved Composite Bat List
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These Little League links will take you to the webpages that list the most current list of approved composite-barreled bats in 2012.
Little League page with links to Latest Bat Information.
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Tuesday, January 11
Uniform Patches
All Leagues are reminded that the use of the Official Little League Patch is required on all players’ uniforms.
Little League Operating Manual (page 74-75)
The Little League Official Shoulder Patch is the only recognized identification which sets a Little League apart from all the other children who play baseball. Use of the Official Shoulder Patch as a required part of the Little League uniform came about when many leagues reported abuse of the name and Federal registration trademark. The patch affixed to the uniform blouse prevents confusion in public identification, especially news photos of accidents, etc. It is important in the latter vein as insurance protection. Patches are worn 3” below left shoulder seam on raglan sleeves; 1” below seam on set-in sleeves; over left breast on sleeve-less style.
Simulation of the Patch in any form, such as iron-on facsimiles, is a violation of trademark rights.
Use of the Official Patch is mandatory. Without it there is no clear-cut identification.
Little League Rule Book
Rule 1.11 (2) on page 53
The Official Little League Shoulder Patch must be affixed to the upper left sleeve on the uniform blouse. Patches can be ordered at http://www.littleleaguestore.net/equipment---supplies-patches.html
Sew-on patches are $1.00 each and the iron-on patches are $2.00 each.
Be sure to order enough for all your regular season players and for your all-star tournament teams.
Tuesday, January 11
Concussions
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Coaches' Concussions Poster *
Parents' Poster on Concussions *
Athlete's Concussion Poster *
Thursday, November 17
Sponsorships available
Interested in sponsoring Texas District 5 Little League?
Grand Slam Sponsor - $1,000
Home Run Sponsor - $500
We're looking for sponsors to help fund the 2012 tournament season. All dollars raised will be used to offset league dues from all the leagues in Texas District 5.
Contact Tim at 439-1185 for more information on how your business can help.
Saturday, January 1
Tips for Running a Successful League
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Little League is offering free advice on how to run a successful league. To take advantage of this information, just click here. Little League Baseball will be adding more topics as we approach the new season, so keep checking back!
Saturday, January 1
Bylaws, Local Rules & Ground Rules
Each local Little League Board of directors should adopt its own bylaws, local rules or ground rules (the terms are interchangeable.) This document or documents expire annually at the end of the fiscal year and must be renewed annually. They normally include the local board’s procedures for selection of Tournament Teams (All Stars), specific ground rules for various divisions (such as whether or not the 10-run rule will be used), etc.
Because each local Little League board of directors should have authority to change these types of procedures, they require only board consent, without the general membership’s approval. No part of the bylaws, local rules or ground rules can conflict with or supercede any Little League rule, regulation or policy.
The bylaws, local rules or ground rules are to be distinguished from the local Little League’s Constitution. The Constitution spells out the duties and responsibilities of the officers of the board, definition of membership, election procedures, meeting requirements such as quorum, etc. The local Little League board of directors must make a copy of the bylaws, local rules or ground rules available to any member of the local Little League for review and inspection if requested.
Saturday, January 1
Coaches Resource Center
Little League Coaches Resource Center.
Friday, January 1
Scholarship Information
Saturday, January 1
Throat Dangler?
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Why have a throat dangler on these new catcher masks?
Here is a Little League article explaining why.
Here's another Little League article on the same subject.
