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Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic Announced!!!
March 1, 2012 – 06:00 PM —
Attention: Managers, Coaches & Parents
(Anyone planning to help during practice)
Before you are permitted on the field, you must attend a Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic.
If you are already Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Certified, then you do not have to attend this clinic.
Next Clinic:
Wednesday, March 1st
Clinton Township Middle School
6:00PM Registration
6:30PM - 9:30PM Clinic
Cost: $40
Pre-Registration is Essential at:
https://register.communitypass.net/clintontwp
Please download the NHLL Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y Clinic Flyer here for more information.
Any Questions?
Contact: Mike Fioto
mfioto@comcast.net
Little League International Moratorium on Composite Bats
January 18, 2012 —
Dear Little League Parents, Coaches, Umpires and Local League and District Volunteers:
As you take to the field this season, Little League International has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, which is available through the Little League website.
Click here to find the latest bat information, including the 2012 Little League Baseball rules and regulations governing bats, definition of terms, the moratorium on the use of composite bats, and a series of frequently asked questions, with answers.
If there is a bat-related issue that requires an explanation the answer is just a click away. You are encouraged to you use this resource, and refer to it often to review the latest information.
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
In addition, you can view the Little League Approved Non Wood/Non Composite Bat list here.
You can also view the Little League Approved Composite Bats list here.
2012 Online Registration & Manager/Coach Application process is FINALLY here!
November 20, 2011 —
Like last year, NHLL will continue to use an on line registration process for both players and Manager/Coaches using Community Pass (which is the same vendor that Clinton Township Recreation uses). You can access the NHLL Online Registration web site by clicking here.
The NHLL Registration Deadline is December 23, 2011.
Please Note: If you previously created a UserID for Clinton Township Recreation, that UserID will NOT work for NHLL. You must use your NHLL UserID or create a unique NHLL UserID if this is your first time logging in.
For step by step instructions on how to register your child online, please download the NHLL Online Registration Instructions here.
Also, please read the 2012 Registration Letter that was sent to NHLL Nation on November 20th, 2011.
For those of you that submitted a Manager/Coach application, you will also need to submit a Little League Volunteer Form. You can type the information on the Volunteer form and save it, but it must be printed, signed and mailed to:
NHLL - Volunteer Application
P.O. Box 113
High Bridge, NJ 08829
Instructions for completing the Little League Volunteer form:
1) Please follow the link above to the Little League volunteer form.
2) The form is a PDF whose info can be typed. Please type ALL fields.
3) When the form is complete, please print, SIGN, date and return WITH A PHOTO COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE. Completed forms should be sent to NHLL's P.O. Box address specified above. Please keep a copy for your records.
4) Social security number is a MANDATORY field - no exceptions.
Note: Forms that are unsigned, missing the SS# or missing a photo copy of the applicant's driver's license will not be considered until they are complete.
North Hunterdon Senior Baseball League (NHSBL)
Like last year, the North Hunterdon Senior Baseball League (NHSBL) will be using an on line registration process using Community Pass. You can access the NHLL/NHSBL Online Registration web site by clicking here.
The 2012 Registration fee is $225. There is a NHSBL family Maximum of $400. Registrations must be completed no later than January 31, 2012.
If you have any questions please email Mike Tywanick at mtywanick@embarqmail.com
Please Note: If you previously created a UserID for Clinton Township Recreation, that UserID will NOT work for NHLL/NHSBL. You must create a unique NHLL/NHSBL UserID in order to sign up for the NHSBL 2012 Spring Baseball program.
For step by step instructions on how to register your child online, please download the NHLL Online Registration Instructions here.
Registrations must be completed no later than January 31, 2012. All players registered by January 31 will be placed on 2012 teams. Player registrations received after January 31 will be put on a waiting list that will be used to fill out teams or replace injured players as space permits.
About NHSBL
The 2012 NHSBL season will begin games in early April and will finish in early June. The NHSBL is a league for 13, 14, and 15-year-old players from the North Hunterdon /Voorhees school district. All aspiring middle school players are encouraged and invited to join.
NHSBL plays all of its games at the Robert W. Voigt Memorial Field (Stadium 31 complex) located in High Bridge on Route 31 (behind Tuscany Grill). The complex is a professionally constructed baseball field with lights. Weekday games begin at 7PM to allow school team players adequate time to travel, arrive, and play. League play consists of one game during the week and one Saturday game. Sundays can be use for weekday weather make ups.
The date for age determination in all divisions of Little League Baseball (including NHSBL) will be April 30, 2012.
Weather permitting; the season will consist of a 16 game schedule, plus a double elimination playoff.
New players should attend an evaluation session in order to be placed on a team. New player evaluations will be held at the Flemington Baseball Academy in late Feb or early March - 9am to Noon.
We are requesting a parent of every NHSBL player to assist at least one Saturday morning in March for field/concession cleanup and other spring projects to get us ready for the season. Also, every parent will be expected to help run the concession stand and/or prepare/close the field for your home games.
Summer Baseball (after NHSBL regular season)
NHSBL is a competitively chartered Babe Ruth baseball league for players 13 to 15 years old (age as of April 30, 2012). Players must be in the North Hunterdon/Voorhees High School sending district to be eligible to play. Babe Ruth teams formed by age compete in additional tournaments and the Babe Ruth District tournament (similar to Little League) with the intention of advancing to the Babe Ruth World Series. Number, types, and locations of tournaments are based on player/parent desire and commitment.
Babe Ruth teams could play into late July / August depending on desire and success. Babe Ruth teams follow a similar district – state – region progression to a National World Series.
Details will be available from NHSBL.
NHSBL Fall Baseball
With games starting after Labor Day, NHSBL will have a fall league. It will welcome any/all 13-15 year olds. With many NHSL baseball players also turning to school fall teams and activities, there will still be opportunities for all to play some baseball at picturesque Stadium 31. One weekday night game and one Saturday morning/afternoon game will give dedicated football, soccer, and other players a chance to still play some baseball in normally great seasonal weather. 2011’s NHLL 12 year olds will have a chance to play on the “big” field, getting a jump start on the 2012 season. All Spring and Summer players are considered 1 year older for the FALL SEASON. i.e. 12s become 13s, 13s become 14s, etc.
If you have any questions please email Mike Tywanick at mtywanick@embarqmail.com
Challenger Baseball Program in Clinton Township Video!!!
Challenger baseball program supported by NHLL in Clinton Township gives special needs kids a chance to play - Video | NJ.com. Please Watch the Challenger Video here filmed by the Star Ledger.
NHLL General Board Meetings for 2010-2011
NHLL General Board meetings will be held the third Tuesday of each month 7:30 pm at Custom Alloy in High Bridge, NJ. The first 30 minutes of these meetings are open to the public for questions, suggestions, comments and concerns. Your participation in these meetings is strongly encouraged.
On Tuesday September 20, 2011 the NHLL will have its Annual Meeting at which point the election of the 2011-2012 Board will take place. Members of the league are welcome to come and vote on the slate of proposed candidates.
NHLL CODE OF CONDUCT!!!
NHLL Nation:
Just a reminder to all NHLL families of an expected Code of Conduct:
* I will never ridicule or yell at my child or another participant for making a mistake or losing a competition.
* I will respect and show appreciation for the volunteer Manager and coaches, who give their time for the benefit of my child.
* I will make every effort to make sure my child arrives on time for scheduled practices and games.
* I will encourage open communication.
* I realize that the team can be penalized for my misconduct. If required, I and any of my guests must obey a request by a league official or umpire to leave the vicinity of the field.
* I realize any misconduct on my part (or by a guest of mine) may result in a hearing and possible disciplinary action and can result in immediate loss of league eligibility for myself and possibly my child.
* I will not interrupt a manager or coach during a game or practice to resolve troublesome issues. I will discuss these issues privately and discreetly with the coach and if this is not satisfactory, I will contact the NHLL Board of Directors.
* I will inform the manager of any injury or physical disability that may affect the safety of my child or other children.
* At all times, I will support all players on my team and the opposing team.
* I will remember that children learn best by example. I will applaud good plays by my child's team and their opponents.
* I will always accept the umpires call on the field and will not publicly question the umpires judgment or honesty. If I have a valid concern, I will address the same with the NHLL Board of Directors at some point after the game.
* I will support all efforts to eliminate verbal and physical abuse from the game of baseball.
* I will not give detailed instructions to players during a game - That is the manager and coaches role.
* I will help maintain a positive environment .
* I will help to facilitate a winning attitude in my child by offering praise for competing fairly and doing their best.
* I will encourage my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility, intimidation or violence.
Please be advised that any altercation occurring at a NHLL baseball game or practice may result in immediate suspension and require an appearance by the offending actor to appear before the NHLL Board of Directors. The Board may, at its discretion, ban the offending actor or anyone else involved for the remainder of the season or any term deemed reasonable to the Board.
Respectfully,
NHLL Board of Directors
UPDATED 3/20/2011: NHLL Manager's Guide
The NHLL Manager's Guide provides all the valuable information that Managers/Coaches need: Game Rules & Regulations, Draft Procedures, Code Of Ethics, Manager's Responsibilities, Player Replacement Procedures, Playoff Rules, etc. And now it includes the NHLL Safety Manual. Please download and familiarize yourself with this important document.
UPDATE (3/20/11): Updates for the 2011 Season.
UPDATE (4/30/10): Majors and AAA - correction to the 15 run rule for Majors and AAA. The game is immediately over after 4 innings (3 1/2 for the home team) if there is a 15 run difference in the score.
UPDATE (4/27/10): Pitchers hitting a batter 3 times + AA clarification that no inning may start after 1 hour and 50 minutes.
UPDATE (4/12/10): Pitching and Catching limit updates, 15 run rule clarification, as well as other updates.
In addition, please download the new Pitching Log and the new Pitching Eligibility Form here! These forms (respectively) help make it easy to count pitches for a scorekeeper, scorekeeper's helper, coach, etc. and allows the league to easily track the eligibility of baseball pitchers.
About North Hunterdon Little League
The NHLL program is a competitive league sanctioned by, and abiding by the rules of Little League Baseball Inc., Williamsport, PA. There are five levels of play at NHLL, ranging in a step-wise progression from Rookie ball to the Major leagues with a team roster of 12 players for each team. Each division, as defined below, consists of an American and National league. In order to participate at the AA, AAA, or Major league level, a player must tryout to be eligible for team selection. Tryouts will be held in late January at North Hunterdon High School.
NHLL is a non-profit organization and relies heavily on the families of the league for their participation and support as volunteers. Please support our program by volunteering.
NHLL fields 10 All-Star teams at the end of its regular season. These teams are chosen based on regular season performance and a try-out. Playing up, at NHLL, does not guarantee a player a spot on an All-Star team. (Example: A player playing as a ten year old in the majors is not guaranteed a spot on the 9-10 year-old All-Star team.). This applies to all age levels.
Major League
Players age 10 to 12 years old are eligible to tryout for Majors. Beginning with the 2008 season, all 12 year olds will automatically be placed in the Major league division. Parents who wish that their 12 year old NOT play in the Majors must notify NHLL in writing prior to the draft. All 11 old players must play in the Major league division if selected. Qualifying 10-year-old players have the option of choosing to play in AAA and not the Majors if they desire. During the season, if for any reason a Major league player is unable to participate, a replacement player will be chosen from the AAA division. (Players interested in playing in the majors, MUST attend a try-out to be ELIGIBLE for this division or he/she will play AAA-Ball).
AAA Division
Players age 9 to 11 years old are eligible to tryout for AAA. The AAA Division plays with the same rules as the Majors. Qualifying 9-year-old players have the option of choosing to play in AA and not AAA if they desire. During the season, if for any reason a AAA league player is unable to participate, a replacement player will be chosen from the AA division. (9 year old players interested in playing in AAA MUST attend a try-out to be ELIGIBLE for this division or he/she may play AA- Ball).
AA Division
The AA Division is for those players ages 8-10 (with some 7's). This is a player pitch division. Field limitations may limit the amount of AA teams. As a result, children who do not make a team will be wait-listed and asked to play as openings arise at the AA level during the regular season. (Players age 7 MUST attend a try-out to be ELIGIBLE for this division).
A Division
The A-Ball program has proven to be an excellent transition from our instructional Rookie Ball league to our competitive upper division leagues. This league is for 7 year olds and those 6 year olds who played Rookie Ball at NHLL the previous year. The A-Ball season is mostly a coach pitch division, however some player pitching may occur as well.
Rookie Ball
NHLL welcomes those children participating in the league for the first time. The Rookie League is for 5 and 6 year olds and is an instructional coach pitch program where the T may be used in addition to coach pitching. This program sets the stage for the more competitive years ahead.
All-Star Teams
A select number of players will be invited to participate in NHLL All-Star teams, which will participate in age-specific tournaments (beginning with the 8 year olds) following the close of the regular season. Players are selected for All Star teams based on their playing performance during the regular season, as well as their attitude and sportsmanship. If your child is selected, you will be asked to commit to his/her full participation to ensure that these teams are competitive at the tournament level of play. Typically, All-Star players will have a game or practice on a daily basis from June 15th through August 1st. A full participation commitment is absolutely mandatory for participation on these All Star teams, and you should be aware of this. NHLL's 10 and 12 year All-Star teams participate in the Williamsport Tournament, which culminates in the now-famous Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA in late August of each summer.
Here's the windup - Ouch!
If you are a coach, or the parent of a baseball pitcher, please read Here's the windup - Ouch! an article by M.A. Mehta that appeared in the Star Ledger on Sunday, May 2, 2004.
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