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2009 Tournament Brackets Hit The Web
The 2009 District 29 Tournament Brackets have been uploaded to the "Tournaments" page of the website. Simply click the link to the left to find the divisional bracket needed.
2009 Tournament Resources
Use the following link for information pertaining to this year's tournament season. Topics covered are Tournament Rules,
Eligibility Information, Tournament Forms, Tournament Safety, Tournament FAQ's and Updates and much more.
2009 Tournament Resources Link
Bat Alterations Policy
The following policy is in effect as of June 5, 2009.
Little League Position Statement: Bat Modifications and Alterations
While Little League International has not received any reports of Little League volunteers or players making alterations to bats designed to increase their performance, it has been an issue in some upper levels of play.
In an effort to ensure this does not become a problem in Little League, this policy statement has been prepared and may be distributed to volunteers, parents and players.
No bat, in any level of Little League Baseball or Softball play, is permitted to be altered. This is of particular concern especially when it is clearly done to enhance performance and violate bat standards. Making such alterations to bats is clearly an inappropriate attempt to gain an unfair advantage, and cheating has no place in our program. Umpires, managers and coaches are instructed to inspect bats before games and practices - as they always should - to determine if bats might have been altered.
This includes using the appropriate Little League Bat Ring. If a bat does not clearly pass through the correct size ring, or if it has a flat spot on it, the bat must not be used. (This may simply indicate the bat has become misshapen with use, and does not necessarily indicate it was purposely altered. Still, the bat must be removed.)
Other signs to look for include contorted or mangled end-caps or knobs on non-wood bats. This could indicate that machinery was used to "shave" the inside of the bat to make it lighter. Bats with evidence of this type of tampering also must not be used.
Little League International wishes to make it clear that tampering with bats (or any other piece of equipment) is dangerous, and the equipment must not be used in any Little League game or practice.
Little League International
A.D.A. Bob Angradi, age 73, Passes Away
Robert E. Angradi, age 73, of East Stroudsburg, passed away peacefully at his home on May 5 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was a Stroudsburg Little League Coach for more than 30 years and was a District 29 representative for 15 years. He loved baseball and was an avid Baltimore Orioles fan. Stroudsburg Little League dedicated the R. Clinton Hughes Jr. Baseball Field in Stroudsburg on Saturday, May 2, in which Robert was honored and he threw the first pitch.
Bob's easy going way and gentle spirit will be missed by all who knew him!
Bulletin: Labeling on Certain 2,1/4" Bat Models
March 18, 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
Use the link for Approved Bat List
Sincerely,
Little League International
2009 Rules and Regulations Changes
Oct. 31, 2008
Dear Little League Volunteer,
This is to let you know we have completed editing of the 2009 Rules and Regulations, as well as the Tournament Rules and Guidelines. Little League International would like to thank you for all of the constructive input over the past year, as we strive to improve the experience of the children and families we serve. You can view the changes for 2009 by going to the "Handouts" page. As always, thank you for your service to the Little Leaguers and families in your league or district.
Sincerely,
Little League International
Additional Information on 2009 Baseball Bat Requirements
Oct. 16, 2008
Dear District Administrators and Local Little League Officials,
We have received a number of inquiries regarding last week's announcement regarding non-wood bats. Here are some additional details.
Statement Regarding Bats in Junior League Baseball:
Beginning with the 2009 season, baseball bats with a diameter of 2-5/8 (two-and-five-eighths) inches are now the standard for all teenage baseball divisions (Junior, Senior and Big League).
Baseball bats with a diameter of 2-3/4 (two-and-three-fourths) inches are no longer permitted for use in the Junior League Division of Baseball. Previously, these bats could be used in Juniors, but not in Senior or Big League.
Background
A committee at USA Baseball is in the process of developing a standard for bats used in the Junior League Division. Currently, there is no standard in place as there is for bats in Little League Baseball (Majors) and below, and for bats used in Senior League and Big League. (USA Baseball is the governing body for amateur baseball in the U.S. Little League Baseball is a member of USA Baseball.)
This step taken by Little League, and to be taken by other youth baseball organizations in the coming year or two, is a first step in that process and a way to prepare for the new standard. Eventually, for the Junior League age group, only bats with a diameter of 2-5/8 (two-and-five-eighths) inches will be manufactured to meet the new standard when it is ready for implementation.
(Note: The standard for bats in the Little League Baseball [Majors] Division and below is the Bat Performance Factor [BPF]. This is a measure of a non-wood bat's performance relative to wooden bats.)
In the Senior and Big League Divisions, the standard is the Ball Exit Speed Ratio (BESR), with its "minus-3" requirement. The overall weight (in ounces) of a bat can be no more than three ounces below the overall length (in inches) of the bat. This mandate remains in effect in Senior and Big League Baseball divisions, but is not a requirement in Junior Baseball.
Additional Information for Little League Baseball (Majors) and Below:
In effect for the 2009 season is the requirement that all non-wood bats used in Little League Baseball (Majors) Divisions and below shall be printed with a BPF of 1.15 or less. This stipulation has been included in the Official Rules and Regulations for the past few years, leading up to 2009, so that leagues, parents, and bat manufacturers could prepare for it. Most non-wood bats manufactured over the past several years for the age groups involved in Little League Baseball (Majors) and below have been permanently imprinted with the BPF. In fact, very few bats sold today with a diameter of 2-1/4 (two and one-quarter) inches are not printed with the BPF rating.
So, starting with the 2009 season, bats printed with a BPF higher than 1.15, or without a BPF printed (or not legible) on the bat, are not permitted in these divisions.
Sincerely,
Little League International
ASAP Newsletter is now available online at the Little League website
This month's newsletter highlights 2008 league participation by district for the past three years. Pictured above are all the Region winners throughout the contry. This presentation took place at the Little League World Series, this past August, in Williamsport, PA. ASAP participation nationwide is now 81%! District 29 has been at 100% participation and Big Pocono Little League won the award for the best safety plan in the East Region. Read all about it!
2008 ASAP Award Winners Honored
Congratulations to Big Pocono Little League as being selected for having the #1 saftey plan within the entire Eastern Region. The award was presented at the annual ASAP breakfast held during the Little League World Series in Williamsport. Pictured (from Left to right) are Mark Nayman, Big Pocono President, Anthony Jordan, Big Pocono Safety Officer and Don Soucy, East Region Director.
Little League's Policy on Base Coaches Wearing Helmets
April 17, 2008
Dear Little League Volunteer:
As you may have noticed, base coaches in professional baseball have begun wearing helmets. As a result, we have received inquiries about whether adult base coaches in Little League Baseball and Softball may wear helmets. The answer is yes. Adult base coaches may wear helmets.
Wearing a helmet is optional for adult base coaches in all levels of Little League Baseball and Softball. Rule 1.16 states, in part, "Use of a helmet by an adult base coach is optional." The type or style of helmet worn by adult base coaches also is optional.
However, batting helmets that meet NOCSAE specifications and bear the NOCSAE seal, are the only helmets that can be worn by Little League batters, base runners and player-base coaches at all levels, as well as on-deck batters in divisions involving players league age 13 and up. (The on-deck position does not exist for players league age 12 and under.)
Sincerely,
Little League International
Little League Unveils Free On-Line Resource Center Website for Coaches and Managers
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (March 7, 2008) – Little League International recognizes and appreciates the challenges that come with being a Little League manager or coach, so it has developed a free on-line coaching resource that Little League managers and coaches can turn to for reference, education, or to stay current with the latest drills and coaching techniques.
Read More
Update on White Bat Rule
March 14, 2008
Dear Little League Volunteer:
This message is to inform you that the prohibition on white bats at all levels of Little League Baseball and Softball
(contained in Rule 1.10) has been rescinded, effective immediately. Little League International thanks all the volunteers
who provided assistance in helping us come to this decision.
Sincerely,
Little League International
New Addition to Regulation IV (i) Updated 2-12-08
An addition to Regulation IV with regard to Minor League Baseball and Minor League Softball will permit a defensive player who has played defensively since the start of a half-inning to be credited with having played for three defensive outs when that half-inning is shortened by the five-run limit.
The addition to Regulation IV (i) below is to take effect on Feb. 15, 2008. It will be included in the 2009 rule books.
Note 3: In Minor League, if a half-inning ends because of the imposition of the five-run limit in “Rule 2.00 – Inning,” and a player on the defense has played for the entire half-inning, that player will be considered to have participated for three consecutive defensive outs for the purposes of this rule. However, if the player has not played on defense for the entire half-inning, that player will be credited only as having played for the number of outs that occurred while the player was used defensively.
New Regulation on 12-Year-Olds Goes Into Effect
One of the agenda items voted on by District Administrators at the 24th Little League International Congress in Houston earlier this year, was a regulation requiring that all league age 12-year-olds must be placed onto a Major Division team. Use this link for further information. New Regulation on 12-Year-Olds Goes Into Effect
Disengage-able Bases Mandatory
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Local Little Leagues have until the 2008 season to install disengage-able bases for all levels of play, if they have not already done so. So now is the best time to get this important project done!
The new rule appeared in the 2006 baseball and softball rule books of Little League:
Rule 1.06: Beginning with the 2008 season, it will become mandatory that all leagues utilize bases that disengage their anchor. Leagues are encouraged to begin the process of implementing these types of base systems during the current season on all their fields so that the process is completed by the 2008 season. Disengage-able Bases Mandatory for 2008
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