West End Little League: Welcome
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Welcome to West End Little League.....
Play Strong, Play Safe, Play W.E.L.L.
baseball
Monday, January 30
2012 Registration
NEW:::: ADDED DATES
MONDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2012 AT ADAM'S PIZZA 96TH AVE AND VANBUREN JUST BEHIND SONIC...... SEE YOU THERE!!!
(Registration forms located to the left under "Handouts"or you can get them at registration site)
We are still accepting player registration all ages for Softball and for 5-10 year olds. We are also still looking for some coaches... We have a Minor team that is in need of a coach. If anyone knows of anyone who would like to help these kids out please call Kim at 623-204-8003. If you sign your child up for the Minors and are willing to Coach you will be on that team.... Thanks
Please note: We can continue to register players until teams are full... Once full you can be put on a waiting list if needed.
T-Ball and Farm Boys and Girls no need for try-outs
Registration fees:
T-Ball (ages 4, 5 & 6)----$75.00Farm (ages 7 & 8)----$75.00
Minors (ages 9 & 10)----$85.00
Majors (ages 11 & 12)----$85.00
Juniors (ages 13 & 14)----$95.00
Seniors (ages 15 & 16)----$95.00
All players will also be required to participate in the league fundraiser. If you choose not to participate there will be a buy-out of $50.00 due at registration. Uniforms will be passed out when teams money from fundraiser is turned in.
Little league ages are:
Baseball: child’s age on or before April 30, 2012
Softball: Child’s age as of December 31, 2011
All Baseball players need to reside within our boundaries in order to play with West End Little League. Softball players need to reside in our boundaries or in the City of Avondale. Please check the Boundaries in Handouts.
Summary and Implementation: For the 2012 season, this requires players’ parents or guardians to provide residency documentation dated or in force between February 1, 2011 and February 1, 2012. This means, for instance, that a Driver’s License that was issued a number of years earlier, but was in force between the dates noted, is acceptable. However, a utility bill that is dated outside of the dates noted, is not acceptable.
Required documents: (Please bring original and copies)
Original Child's Birth Certificate and 3 proofs of residency
1. Drivers License
2. School Records
3. Federal Records
4. Municipal Records
5. Homeowner or tenant Records
6. Insurance documents
7. Military Records
8. Internet, cable or satellite
9. Voters Registration
10. State Records
11. Welfare/Child Care records
12. Medical Records
13. Financial (loan, credit, investments)
14. Vehicle Records
15. Mobile Phone Records
16. Utility Bills ie: gas, electric, water, phone,
Note: Example:Three utility bills (three items from No. 16 above) constitue as only one.
If you have any questions please call (623) 204-8003.
Tuesday, January 3
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All ages listed in the division below refer to the league age of the player. League age is determined by the age of the player on certain dates listed below: T-ballLeague age determined on April 30, 2012 This division is for boys and girls ages 4-7. Players must reach the age of 4 by April 30, there are no exceptions to this Little League rule. Players hit the ball off a rubber tee placed on home plate. Coaches stay in the field to help players in positioning and focusing. A rubberized ball is used for safety at this level. All players bat in each inning. Skills taught: Batting, throwing, catching and running to first base are the key skills taught at this level. Farm BaseballLeague age determined on April 30, 2012 This division is for boys and girls ages 7-8. Although 6 year olds may play this division they are required to play one year of T-ball before playing farm league. In this division the ball is pitched by the team Manager or Coach or sling-shot type device called a pitching machine. Coaches pitch with the machine and stay on the field to help with positioning of players. This level of play is to help further development in preparation of minor league play. Skills taught: Continued improvements on throwing, and making plays at first base for outs. Farm SoftballLeague age determined on December 31, 2011 This division is for girls ages 6-8. While girls can play farm league this division was created to help girls develop skills in preparation for minor league softball play. In this division some players hit off of a tee, others will hit off of a pitching machine and some will hit from live pitching from a coach, this depends on the players skill level. This division is non-competitive and purely instructional. Skills taught: Throwing, catching and running to first base, making defensive plays and batting the ball. Minor League BaseballLeague age determined on April 30, 2012 This division is for boys and girls ages 9-10. Players age 8 may play up in this division but must attend the league's player evaluation to be allowed to play up in minor league. Players face live pitching from players and coaches are only allowed on the field for base coaching. Only nine players play on the field at any given time. Each player must play for three defensive outs. Minor league players ages 9-10 are eligible to be named to the all star tournament. The all star team plays other teams from the district for advancement to a state tournament each year. Skills taught: Players learn more advanced plays and players are taught pitching and catching.
Minor League Softball Major League BaseballLeague age determined on April 30, 2012 This division is for boys and girls ages 11-12. Players age 10 may play up in this division but must attend the league's player evaluation to be allowed to play up in major league. Players face live pitching from players and coaches are only allowed on the field for base coaching. Only nine players play on the field at any given time. Each player must play for three defensive outs. Major league players ages 11-12 are eligible to be named to the all star tournament. The all star team plays other teams from the district for advancement to a state tournament each year. Players age 10 playing in the major league division may be chosen for all star in the minor league division, 10 year old players may not play in the major league all star tournament. Skills taught: Players learn more advanced plays and players are taught pitching and catching. Major League SoftballLeague age determined on December 31, 2011 This division is for girls ages 11-12. Players age 10 may play up in this division but must attend the league's player evaluation to be allowed to play up in major league. Players face live pitching from players and coaches are only allowed on the field for base coaching. Only nine players play on the field at any given time. Each player must play for three defensive outs. Major league players ages 11-12 are eligible to be named to the all star tournament. The all star team plays other teams from the district for advancement to a state, regional and national tournaments each year. Players age 10 playing in the major league division may be chosen for all star in the minor league division, 10 year old players may not play in the major league all star tournament. Skills taught: Players learn more advanced plays and players are taught pitching and catching. Junior League BaseballLeague age determined on April 30, 2012 This division is for boys and girls ages 13-14. Players age 12 may play up in this division but must attend the league's player evaluation to be allowed to play up in junior league. In this division players move up to 90-foot base paths. Players face live pitching from players and coaches are only allowed on the field for base coaching. Only nine players play on the field at any given time. Junior league players ages 13-14 are eligible to be named to the all star tournament. The all star team plays other teams from the district for advancement to a state tournament each year. Players age 12 who participate in one practice or game at the junior league level may never return to major league baseball. Junior League SoftballLeague age determined on December 31, 2011 This division is for girls ages 13-14. Players age 12 may play up in this division but must attend the league's player evaluation to be allowed to play up in junior league. Players face live pitching from players and coaches are only allowed on the field for base coaching. Only nine players play on the field at any given time. Junior league players ages 13-14 are eligible to be named to the all star tournament. The all star team plays other teams from the district for advancement to a state tournament each year. Players age 12 who participate in one practice or game at the junior league level may never return to major league baseball. Senior League BaseballLeague age determined on April 30, 2012 This division is for boys and girls ages 15-16. Players age 14 may play up in this division but must attend the league's player evaluation to be allowed to play up in junior league. Players face live pitching from players and coaches are only allowed on the field for base coaching. Only nine players play on the field at any given time. Senior league players ages 14-16 are eligible to be named to the all star tournament. The all star team plays other teams from the district for advancement to a state tournament each year.
Senior League SoftballLeague age determined on December 31, 2011 Big League BaseballLeague age determined on April 30, 2012 This division is for boys and girls ages 17-18. Players age 16 may play up in this division but must attend the league's player evaluation to be allowed to play up in big league. Players face live pitching from players and coaches are only allowed on the field for base coaching. Only nine players play on the field at any given time. Big league players ages 16-18 are eligible to be named to the all star tournament. The all star team plays other teams from the district for advancement to a state tournament each year. Big League SoftballLeague age determined on December 31, 2011 This division is for girls ages 17-18. Players age 16 may play up in this division but must attend the league's player evaluation to be allowed to play up in big league. Players face live pitching from players and coaches are only allowed on the field for base coaching. Only nine players play on the field at any given time. Big league players ages 16-18 are eligible to be named to the all star tournament. The all star team plays other teams from the district for advancement to a state tournament each year. Challenger Division League age 4-18 or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school determined on December 31, 2011 This division Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players. Challenger games can be played as t-ball games, coach pitch, player pitch, or a combination of the three. Each player gets a chance at bat. The side is retired when the offense has batted through the roster, or when a pre-determined number of runs have been scored, or when three outs are recorded. No score is kept. |
Friday, January 9
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99th Ave and Northern, East to 83ed Ave. South to Mc Dowell. East to 67th Ave. South to Van Buren. East to 59th Ave. South to Southern. West to 83ed Ave. South to Lower Basin. West to 107th Ave. North to Van Buren. East to 99th Ave. North to Indian School Rd. West to 115th Ave. North to Glendale. East to 99th Ave. North to Northern.
Tuesday, January 3
Our next board meeting will be held on Thursday January 5th. at 7:00Pm at Villa De Paz school, 103rd ave just south of Camelback in the Library.
Each position on the board is open:
President
Vice President
Vice President of Baseball
Vice President of Softball
Treasurer
Secretary
Snack Bar Manager
Player Agents; Juniors, Majors, Minors, Farm and T-Ball
Equipment Manager
Field Manager
Chief Umpire
Anyone can be a board member and no job is too small. If you know of anyone that would like to make a difference, please have them come.
Items we will be discussing are:
Open Field nights
Registration and Try-out dates
Season start dates
Monthly meeting dates.
If time allows new rules for 2012
Thanks and I hope to see all of you there!!!
Tuesday, January 3
President - Apart from all other considerations, sound leadership, couched in knowledge, experience and common sense, is the greatest requirement and most exemplary qualification of the man or woman selected as president of a Little League.
While efficient organizational and administrative abilities are desirable credentials, the search for good leadership must transcend all other attributes in the adult who gives direction to the Little League movement in the local community. Dedication to the goals and purpose of Little League is inherent in the volunteer aspect of those who serve, but not everyone who serves is gifted with the quality of leadership. Presidents must reflect these qualities if they are to be of benefit to children.
The president has many responsibilities in the administration of the league. Each President is elected by, and is accountable to, the local league board of directors. Duties of a president are described within the limits of the rules and regulations, and within the local league constitution, giving each president the ability to oversee the affairs of all elements of the league.
As the chief administrator, the president selects and appoints managers, coaches, umpires and committees. As such, no person becomes a manager, coach, umpire or committee member without the approval of the president. However, all appointments are subject to final approval by the local league's board of directors.
Importantly, the president is the officer with whom Little League International maintains contact. The president also represents the league in the District organization.
The president should be the most informed officer of the league. Each president must know the regulations under which Little League operates and in authorizing the annual application for charter, binds all members of the league to faithfully observe the regulations. Little League Baseball International Headquarters reserves the right to require a league to remove any officer who does not carry out the terms of charter application. Serious violation can result in loss of the league's charter by action of the Charter Committee in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Beyond the requirements of league administration, the president should personify the best public image in reflection to the community at large. Each president should take an active role in gaining support and winning friends for the league program.
The president presides at league meetings, and assumes full responsibility for the operation of the local league. The president receives all mail, supplies and other communications from the Little League Headquarters. A president may manage, coach or umpire, provided he/she does not serve on the protest committee, nor serve as tournament team manager or coach.
Vice President - The vice president presides in the absence of the president, works with other officers and committee members, is ex-officio member of all committees, and carries out such duties and assignments as may be delegated by the president. Separate vice presidents may also be selected to oversee individual divisions within the league. If so, one vice president should be selected as the one to preside in the absence of the president. A vice president may manage, coach or umpire, provided they do not serve on the protest committee.
Secretary - The secretary maintains a register of members and directors, records the minutes of meetings, is responsible for sending out notice of meetings, issues membership cards and maintains a record of league's activities.
Treasurer - The treasurer signs checks co-signed by another officer or director (or as directed by the local league's constitution), dispenses league funds as approved by the board of directors, reports on the status of league funds, keeps local league books and financial records, prepares budgets, and assumes the responsibility for all local league finances.
Player Agent - The player agent conducts annual tryouts, is in charge of player selection, assists the president in checking birth records and eligibility of players and generally supervises and coordinates the transfer of players to or from the Minor Leagues according to provisions of the regulations of Little League Baseball. Separate player agents may also be selected to oversee individual divisions within the league. The player agent must not manage, coach or umpire in the division over which he/she has authority, unless the local league has received explicit written permission to allow this from Little League International.
Safety Officer - The safety officer coordinates all safety activities including supervision of ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program), ensures safety in player training, ensures safe playing conditions, coordinates reporting and prevention of injuries, solicits suggestions for making conditions safer, and reports suggestions to Little League International through the ASAP system.
Information Officer - The information officer manages the league's official home page on active.com, manages the online registration process and ensures that league rosters are maintained on the site, assigns administrative rights to league volunteers and teams, ensures that league news and scores are updated on a regular basis, collects, posts and distributes important information on League activities including direct dissemination of fund-raising and sponsor activities to Little League International, district, public, league members and media, serves as primary contact person for Little League and active.com regarding optimizing use of the Internet for league administration and for distributing information to league members and to Little League International, and displays enthusiasm for using the Internet for league administration, for sharing information and for creating a more enjoyable and efficient Little League experience.
Coaching Coordinator - Represents coaches/managers in league; presents a coach/manager training budget to the board; gains the support and funds necessary to implement a league-wide training program; orders and distributes training materials to players, coaches and managers; coordinates mini-clinics as necessary; helps implement LittleLeagueCoach.org as the manager-coach education program for the league.
Concession Manager -
- Maintains the operation of concession facilities
- Organizes the purchase of concession products
- Responsible for the management of the concession sales at league events
- Schedules volunteers to work the concession booth during league events
- Collects and reviews concession related offers including coupons, discounts and bulk-purchasing opportunities
- Organizes, tallies and keeps records of concession sales and purchases
Sponsorship/Fundraising Manager -
- Solicits and secures local sponsorships to support league operations
- Collects and reviews sponsorship and fundraising opportunities
- Organizes and implements approved league fundraising activities
- Coordinates participation in fundraising activities
- Maintains records of monies secured through sponsorship and fundraising initiatives
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OUR LEAGUE WILL ONLY SURVIVE WITH THE SUPPORT AND HELP FROM OUR PARENTS AND COMMUNITY. West End Little League is in need of volunteers for the 2012 season. We need coaches, umpires, snack bar help, field help, team parents, scorekeepers, etc. Umpires are provided with training, certification, uniforms, & equipment. Contact the league at 623-204-8003 if you are interested in helping out.
Wednesday, November 30
New Rules for the 2012 Season concerning Bats!!!!
Rule 1.10 in the Baseball and Challenger Division Rule Books has been amended to read: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 inlength 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 2011-2012 Little League (Majors) and below, for regular
season play and Tournament, composite bats are prohibited unless approved by Little
League International. A list of approved and licensed composite bats can be found on
the Little League website at www.littleleague.org.
Junior League: it shall not be more than 34 inches in length; nor more than 2 5/8 inchesin 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 bats shall meet the BattedBall 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 5/8inches 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-long bat cannot
weigh less than 30 ounces). All bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet theBatted 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.
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 anydivision.
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 passthrough 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 removedfrom play. Penalty – See Rule – 6.06(d).
Summary and Implementation: For the 2012 season, language was added prohibiting the use ofcomposite bats for the Major division unless approved and licensed by Little League International
and modified the Junior, Senior and Big League bats regulation noting the new BBCOR bat
standard.
Thursday, February 3
Use of Composite Bats
On Dec. 30, 2010, Little League International announced it had expanded its moratorium on the use of composite bats to all of its baseball divisions, including the Little League (Majors) division, effective immediately. The announcement regarding the moratorium is here: http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2010/Sep-Dec/CompositeBatMoratium.htm
A listing of licensed baseball bats approved for use for 2011 in the Little League (Majors) Division and below can be found here: 2011 Approved Non-Wood Bat List (PDF)
Wednesday, December 2
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I will teach all children to play fair and do their best
I will positively support all managers, coaches and players
I will respect the decisions of the umpires
I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game
Wednesday, December 2
For everyone that is requesting access to our web-site. Everything you need to know you already have access to. We at West End Little League have not blocked any contents
thank you...............
Wednesday, January 14
This year West End will be accepting used bats, gloves, and cleats. If your child has out grown his or hers, we will be accepting them as a donation to our league. There are a few kids in our league that need gloves, and cleats, before you dontae them to Savers or throw them away, please consider donating them to West End for our kids. If you are one of those kids in need of gloves or cleats please see Kim.
Thank you.
Coaches and Managers
Thank you Tyler & Cody Bowling for your donation of baseball bats!!!!
Thank you Brandon & Zach Bacco for your donation of baseball bats!!!!
Thank you Robert Byer for your donation of baseball bats!!!!!
Thank you to all the Coaches who have donated gloves.
