Update on Composite Bats

Little League International has asked us to forward this letter to our families:

November 29, 2010

Dear Little League Parents and Volunteers,

With the holiday shopping season upon us, we want to remind all that we are in the midst of a research effort with the University of Massachusetts (Lowell) to determine whether or not a moratorium will be placed on the use of composite 2¼-inch barreled baseball bats in the Little League Majors Division and below. We have already placed a moratorium on composite bats in the Junior League Baseball, Senior League Baseball, and Big League Baseball Divisions.

We anticipate making a decision on the use of composite 2¼-inch barreled baseball bats by Jan. 1, 2011, as promised in earlier communications on this subject.

Information on the moratorium on composite bats in the Junior League Baseball, Senior League Baseball, and Big League Baseball Divisions, as well as information on specific models of composite bats that have received a waiver of that moratorium, can be found here: http://www.littleleague.org/media/newsarchive/2010/Sep-Dec/StatementFromLLCompositeBats.htm

We encourage local league officials to provide this message to parents and volunteers in the local league.

Sincerely,
Little League International

Good Luck in the State Football Finals

Southern Little League would like to wish Grand Rapids Catholic Central, East Grand Rapids and our cross town rivals West Catholic good luck in this weekend’s state football finals. Bring home that trophy! From all of us at Southern, congratulations to all of the fall athletes on a great season.

A Note to Santa Claus: No Composite Bats

Dear Santa:

Please be aware that Little League International has made a significant rule change that may affect your Christmas list this year. Specifically, starting in the 2011 season, composite bats will no longer be allowed in the Junior, Senior, or Big League divisions. So if someone on your "nice list" was asking for a composite bat for Christmas, please be aware that it cannot be used in Little League games.

If you're curious, you can peruse the other rule changes on their website.