Online Registration Extended for Seniors and Softball

Online registration for seniors baseball (over 15) and all softball levels has been extended until April 15. The cost is $125. Details here.

Tryout Session & Umpire Meeting Reminder

A reminder that the tryout session is scheduled for this coming Saturday, March 28, at the East Grand Rapids High School Gymnasium. Only certain players need to attend, so please take the time to read through the information about tryout day to determine if and when your child needs to be there. Click here to read all the details.

One slight change from our original note: softball players will not behaving a tryout session. They can expect to be contacted by coaches once the rosters are finalized.

Also, a change in policy from previous years: If your child is 10 years old and wishes to try out for the Major League (baseball), he or she must be present at tryouts. Otherwise, 10-year-olds will be placed in the Minor League by default.

Finally, umpires, don't forget the informational meeting immediately following the tryouts.

An Important Announcement from Little League International

It has been brought to the attention of Little League officials that there are a few bats for sale in stores or that may have already been purchased that carry the Little League approval, but do not have the required bat performance standard markings. The Little League Rulebook states that beginning January 1, 2009, all non-wood bats used for play in Little League Baseball (majors and below) shall be printed with a bat performance factor (BPF) of 1.15 or less. While the bats we have identified pass the BPF standard and other standards of proportion and measurement, they do not have the proper label. These bats are in the marketplace for a variety of circumstances. After review by Little League officials, it has been determined that these bats may remain in the marketplace and shall be allowed for play during the 2009 season only, with the understanding that these bats shall not be allowed for play after December 31, 2009, even though some improperly labeled bats may still remain in the marketplace, or retained by leagues and players after the 2010 deadline. Also, check the model you are purchasing. If these bats, like the Vanquish, are replaced with corrected labeling, and have the BPF 1.15 label, they will be allowed after 2009.

Specifically, the bats in question are as follow:

Adidas Vanquish Blue design (There is a newer model of this bat, also named the Vanquish and it has copper and black markings. It contains the proper labeling and therefore is not subject to the one-year rule).

DeMarini:
Black Coyote
Rogue
Distance
Rumble
Tengu

Easton:
LZ-810

Louisville Slugger:
YB31


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

One Final Reminder

Just one final reminder that the deadline for signing up for the 2009 season is Sunday, March 15. And if you haven't signed up yet, there's still time to guarantee a spot before the deadline. If you have already signed up - thanks again for your patience.

• The deadline is March 15. After that deadline, there is a $15 penalty and we can no longer guarantee a spot.
  
• You'll need to sign up online.
• Don't forget the tryout day March 28. Details here.
  
• All the other details you need to know are here.

A Gentle Reminder

Just a reminder that sign-up for the 2009 Little League season is almost over. And if you haven't signed up yet, there's still time to guarantee a spot before the deadline. If you have already signed up - thanks. And thanks for your patience with our efforts to coax everyone else to register, too.

• The deadline is March 15. After that deadline, there is a $15 penalty and we can no longer guarantee a spot.
  
• The in-person sign-up sessions are over, so.....
• You'll need to sign up online.
• All the other details you need to know are here.