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The Ashland Little Leaguer
February 2011
Hello Ashland Little League
As the spring season fast approaches, we want make sure everyone is aware of some important information and key dates coming up in the near future. We're excited about the upcoming season and are committed to making this the best season it can be.
T-Ball - Ages 4-5
Rookie - Age 6
We've made some exciting changes to the lower (T-Ball) divisions. Little League announced in the off-season that 4 year olds are now eligible to play in T-Ball and so we've incorporated that into our league. Starting this season, 4 and 5 year olds can play together in our T-Ball division. We've also created a new division called Rookie for our 6 year olds. This new Rookie league is designed to be a combination T-Ball/Coach Pitch division that will help develop the players as the season progresses and prepare them for their future baseball and softball play. Both divisions are sure to provide added excitement for players and parents alike.
Registration opened in early January and is still going on now. To register your player(s), go to http://www.ashlandlittleleague.org and click on the "Register Now" link on our home page.
Don't delay - You can still register at the discounted prices, but only through February 14th. A $10 per registrant late fee will begin February 15, 2011. Late registrations will not receive a family discount.
One final In-Person registration will be held on Saturday February 12th, from 10AM-2PM at Coldwell Banker/Dew Realty in Ashland. Representatives will be there to help you with your registration and answer any questions.
Calling all Coaches, Team Moms, Umpires and Ground's Crew... If you've ever thought about coaching, calling strike 3 or lending a hand on the field, we've got the opportunity for you. You can do it, we've got upcoming coaches and umpire clinics and experienced grounds crewmembers that can show you the ropes. Ashland Little League is an all-volunteer organization and you can make a difference. Volunteer today, go to http://www.ashlandlittleleague.org and click on the "Volunteer Now" link on our home page. Help make this our best season ever!
2/12 - In-Person Registration (10AM-2PM)
2/14 - Last day for early registration discount
2/19 - Player Evaluations (9AM-3PM Location TBD)
2/26 - Player Evaluations (9AM-3PM Location TBD)
3/14 - Spring Practice Begins
4/09 - Opening Day!
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Little League International Issues Update Regarding Composite Bats: Moratorium Imposed Immediately
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (Dec. 30, 2010) - Little League International has placed a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Little League (Majors) Division and all other baseball divisions of Little League, effective immediately.
"Today's decision of the Little League International Board of Directors Executive Committee is based on scientific research data from the University of Massachusetts (Lowell), which was contracted by Little League Baseball," Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. "The maximum performance standard for non-wood bats in the divisions for 12-year-olds and below is a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15. The research found that composite bats, while they may meet the standard when new, can exceed that standard after a break-in process."
Local Little Leagues were first informed of the research last September.
"From the beginning, and throughout this process, we wanted to keep everyone informed," Patrick W. Wilson, Vice President of Operations at Little League International, said. "Our intent was to provide local league constituents clear direction regarding composite bats. There is a process through which manufacturers can submit individual models for a possible waiver if they wish to seek it. Going forward, we will let our leagues know which ones meet the standards for the Little League Baseball (Majors) 12-and-under divisions, if any."
On Sept. 1, Little League International placed a moratorium on composite bats in the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League. Subsequent to that moratorium, some composite bat models have received a waiver and may be used in those divisions. Information on the composite bats that have received waivers for the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League may be found here:
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbats.htm
At present, no composite bats for the Little League (Majors) Division and below have received a waiver. If and when any models do receive a waiver, Little League International will inform its leagues of that decision.
The moratorium on composite bats, which now applies to all baseball divisions of Little League, does not apply to any softball divisions of Little League.
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Sincerely,
Little League International
