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UMPIRE TRAINING
January 12, 2012 —
In case you didn't know it, all the umpires we use for jr/sr/big league games are volunteers - no one gets paid a dime. It's like any other part of the league, it's all run by unpaid volunteers. We couldn't exist without those many selfless people. Now, back to umpires. We will be needing umpires for the spring season. You don't have to have experience, we can train you. If you are interested in helping umpire games please contact Paul Kramlick (pkramlick@sbcglobal.net) or Mike Bienvenu (michaelbienvenu@att.net). We will conduct a short training session before the season begins. This will focus primarily on umpiring the bases. A separate session will be held for anyone interested in umpiring behind the plate. Don't be bashful, it's a lot of fun.
AUSTIN HILLIARD MEMORIAL 5K FUN RUN/WALK
December 27, 2011 —
For the benefit of those who do not remember Austin Hilliard, he played baseball in Amelia Little League and Beaumont Baseball. He attended West Brook HS and died while attending due to heart failure. This 5K run will benefit West Brook HS Project Graduation in Austin's memory. When: Saturday, January 28, 2012 Start Time: 8 AM
Where: Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail (off Dishman Rd. by soccer complex) Cost: $20 if registered by Jan. 15 ($25 on race day) Free T-shirt to all pre-registered participants and to all others while supplies last
Your support would be appreciated.
If interested please contact Melanie Hall at mhall301@gt.rr.com or Paul Kramlick at pkramlick@sbcglobal.net
2012 SPRING BASEBALL REGISTRATION DATES
Below is the list of registration dates for the 2012 Beaumont Baseball Junior League (age 13-14) and Senior League (age 15-16). The registration fee this season will be $125. Cash or checks will be accepted. Checks should be made payable to Beaumont Baseball. Junior League try-outs will be held on or about the week of February 6th, weather permitting, with the regular season beginning the week of February 27th. Senior League will not conduct try-outs and will begin sometime around the last week of April or the first week of May. 2012 Junior League registration dates/times/locations; Saturday, January 7th, 9 am to 1 pm at Regina Howell Elementary- cafeteria Saturday, January 14th, 9 am to 1 pm at Regina Howell Elementary- cafeteria
Saturday, January 21st, 9 am to 1 pm at Amelia Elementary- cafeteria Saturday, January 28th, 9 am to 1 pm at Amelia Elementary- cafeteria
2012 BASEBALL BAT STANDARDS- JUNIOR AND SENIOR LEAGUE
December 12, 2011 —
- For Junior League Baseball: The rule was updated to reflect the changes that were anticipated and published two years ago regarding bats with 2 5/8 inch barrels. As a result, composite-barreled baseball bats in this division, regardless of barrel size, must meet BBCOR (Batted Ball Co-Efficient of Restitution) standards, and must be so labeled. Note that all composite-barreled baseball bats that meet the BBCOR standard have a “drop” of no more than “minus-3.” However, in the Junior League Baseball division, bats that do not have composite materials in the barrel (i.e., all metal, all alloy, all wood), and meet all other applicable standards, can have ANY drop weight. Bats with a barrel of less than 2 5/8 inches also can be used in the Junior League Baseball Division, but must still comply with all other specifications noted.
- For Senior League Baseball and Big League Baseball: The rule was updated to reflect the changes that were anticipated and published two years ago regarding bats with 2 5/8 inch barrels. As a result, all bats with non-wood barrels must meet BBCOR (Batted Ball Co-Efficient of Restitution) standards, and must be so labeled. Because all BBCOR bats have a “drop” of no more than “minus-3,” this means all non-wood bats in these divisions must have a drop of no more than minus-3.
- Tamper-Evident Bats: Because the technology to create bats that show evidence of tampering is not yet available, this aspect of the rules that was anticipated and published two years ago, and again last year, will not apply in 2012.
- Penalty for Use of an Illegal Bat: Previously, the penalty for the use of an illegal bat was simply to remove the bat from the game. In 2012, the penalty has been increased as noted in the rules below.
- Definition of an Illegal Bat: To narrow the definition of an illegal bat, a new entry was added to Rule 2.00, specifically describing an illegal bat for the purposes of imposing the penalty. As a result, the definition includes altered bats, but excludes a bat that: is no longer smooth because of normal use; is cracked or dented because of normal use; has a handle that has a smaller diameter than the measurement noted in the specifications; or, has material on the grip (or no material) that does not meet the specifications.
Junior League: it shall not be more than 34 inches in length; nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30”) at its smallest part. All composite bats shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. Senior/Big League: it shall not be more than 36 inches in length, nor more than 2 5/8 inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenths (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30”) at its smallest part. The bat shall not weigh, numerically, more than three ounces less than the length of the bat (e.g., a 33-inch-long bat cannot weigh less than 30 ounces). All bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution (BBCOR) performance standard, and such bats shall be so labeled with a silkscreen or other permanent certification mark. The certification mark shall be rectangular, a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. Aluminum and composite bats shall be marked as to their material makeup being aluminum or composite. This marking shall be silkscreen or other permanent certification mark, a minimum of one-half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color. In all divisions, wood bats may be taped or fitted with a sleeve for a distance not exceeding sixteen (16) inches (18 inches for Junior/Senior/Big League baseball) from the small end. A non-wood bat must have a grip of cork, tape or composition material, and must extend a minimum of 10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape or similar material is prohibited.
NOTE 1: Junior/Senior/Big League: The 2 3/4 inch in diameter bat is not allowed in any division.
2012 JUNIOR/SENIOR LEAGUE APPROVED COMPOSITE BAT LIST
Please click on the below listed link to view the 2012 Junior and Senior League approved composite bat list. Note, that if the bat does not have composite materials in the barrel, such as a 100% aluminum alloy bat, a wood bat, or a composite handle only, the -3 weight restrictions do not apply.
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbats.htm
KEEP IT CLEAN!
February 28, 2011 —
To all who use our facilities we ask you to please help us keep it clean. Please place trash in the trash cans provided. Don't leave trash in the bleachers or dugout areas. We really appreciate your help.
FOLLOW BEAUMONT BASEBALL ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER
February 25, 2011 —
Beaumont Baseball has its own Facebook and Twitter sites. Look below the main menu for the Facebook and Twitter logos and just click on each to join. It's simple and free. After you join Facebook just begin to type in "Beaumont Baseball" in the search box and you will find our site. Facebook and Twitter are social networking sites that allow users to say what's on their mind, with discretion of course. They are very good "smack talk" forums. Give them a try.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
March 25, 2010 —
A big "THANK YOU" goes out to all our sponsors. Please check out the list of sponsors by clicking on "sponsors" in the menu and please support these sponsors if you are able. If you know any of them please tell them thanks for supporting our league.
LOOKING FOR BENEFACTORS FOR BEAUMONT BASEBALL
Beaumont Baseball would sincerely appreciate any financial support from anyone within or outside our community. It takes quite a bit of money to run the league and there are no paid workers - everything is done by unpaid volunteers. If you are able to make a contribution, please contact Wayne Holland at 926-3952. Thank you.
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