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BLL Holiday Apparel Sale
For orders, call Bill Sherman at 475-2850 or e-mail him at sherm8w6@comcast.net. If you e-mail your order, please designate item, size and price. Happy Holidays!

Beanie Winter Hats - $6
One-size-fits-all


Brandywine Hoodie - $15
Sizes: Adult Large


Brandywine "Diamond" T - $12
Sizes: Youth-M, L; Adult-S, M, L, 2XL ($14)


Brandywine "LL" T - $12
Sizes: Adult - M, L, XL, 2XL ($14), 3XL ($14)


Brandywine "Baseball Logo" T - $12
Sizes: M, L, XL, 2XL ($14), 3XL ($14)


Brandywine "Crush It" T - $12
Sizes: Youth - M, L; Adult - M


Brandywine "Getta Grip" T - $12
Sizes: Youth - M, L; Adult - M, L


Ladies' Tank Top by Anvil - $15
Sizes: S, M, L, XL


Winter Baseball Clinics Start Nov 21
Click below to get information on St. Joseph's University Winter Baseball Clinics. They begin Nov. 21 and run through January 24:

St. Joseph's University Winter Baseball Clinics


Spirit of Baseball
Take a look at this Video Clip and you, too, will be inspired by the story of a young baseball player with one leg who demonstrates the "character, courage and loyalty" mantra that we as a league promote and we all, as coaches, parents, umpires and players, should strive for.

This second clip shows the story of softball teammates who carried an opponent around the bases after she hit her first career home run then tore her ACL going around first base. See this clip for the full report.


Little League Bat Announcement
March 19, 2009  --   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


News from Little League on Swine Flu
Little League International has issued a statement on the Swine Flu including, "If your Little Leaguer or another family member appears to have flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills, fatigue), they should stay home and schedule an appointment with their primary care physician." Click here to see Little League's full statement on the Swine Flu.

Thanks to All Who Participated in Tag Day
Thanks to all the players and parents who spent part of a beautiful Saturday raising funds for Brandywine Little League. Fundraiser Card Raffle winners are:

- $25 to Joe Piha, Burns & McBride, for selling at least 5 cards
- $50 to the O'Neill family, Dave's Limousine, for selling at least 10 cards
- Pizza Party to ConocoPhillips, Senior Division, for selling 113 total cards

Your Tag Day efforts play an important role in funding the continued building and maintenance of the new complex. Thanks!


Little League International Rule Changes for 2009
2009 Rule Changes
BLL will continue to adhere to rules provided under Option 1 for Pitchers. Click on "2009 Rule Changes" for details.


2009 Rule Changes: Tournaments
Click on "2009 Rule Changes: Tournaments" for details.


With Sympathy
Brandywine Little League would like to extend our sympathies to Seniors player, Eric Lupi and his family, at the loss of Eric's grandfather, George Lupi Sr., who passed away on May 7. Mr. Lupi coached for 10 years with the Brandywine Little League and has been a steady volunteer as well. You can see his full obituary at Delaware Online.

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